Workshop on "TOPIM'08 (Hot Topics in Molecular Imaging): Imaging of Nano-Objects" - Les Houches, France - 4-8 February 2008
Convenors: Silvio Aime (IT), Patrick Cumi (FR), Frédéric Ducongé (FR), Andreas Jacobs (DE), Eva Pebay-Peroula (FR) and Bertrand Tavitian (FR)
TOPIM is a yearly 5-day workshop for 70 attendees from academia and industry. Red-hot aspects of Research in Molecular Imaging are discussed in an exceptional environment likely to stimulate interdisciplinary exchanges. In 2008, TOPIM will discuss "Imaging of nano-objects", in order to develop the use of in vivo molecular imaging during the conception of smart nanoparticules.
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3rd International Symposium on "Animal Functional Genomics" - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - 7-9 April 2008
Convenors: Elizabeth J. Glass (UK), Elisabeth Huber (UK) and Richard Talbot (UK)
This meeting will provide an important focus on state-of-the-art functional genomics as applied to animals including livestock. The meeting will feature international experts from both Europe and elsewhere as well as providing the opportunity for delegates to present their latest research to the animal research community.
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Workshop on "Non-Coding RNAs: Computational Challenges and Applications" - Antalya, Turkey - 28-30 April 2008
Convenors: Rolf Backhofen (DE), Vineet Bafna (US), Cenk Sahinalp (TR), Ugur Sezerman (TR) and Ron Shamir (IL)
This meeting will involve some of the world's leading experts and provide a comprehensive coverage of the leading computational tools related to non-coding RNA bioinformatics and also set up a forum for discussing some of the existing and future challenges related to non-coding RNA algorithms and their applications and emerging technologies and related computational tools that can help to address these challenges.
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School on "Advanced Large Scale Expression Profiling-Focus on miRNA, ChIP-chip and Whole Genome Sequencing" - Turku, Finland - 19-22 May 2008
Convenors: Annika M. Brandt (FI), Riitta Lahesmaa (FI) and Juhani Soini (FI)
The course will include hands-on training of the most recent large scale expression analysis techniques and focussing on miRNA detection, ChIP-chip methods and whole genome sequencing analysis. It will end with a minisymposium with the leading experts in the field as speakers.
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Workshop on "Systems Biology in Medicine" - Barcelona, Spain - 21-23 May 2008
Convenor: Pablo Villoslada (ES)
Systems biology (SB) is a growing area that aims to understand biological systems at an holistic level. SB integrates theoretical and experimental research. SB has applications in various areas related to medicine. However little is known in the medical profession about the theories and techniques behind SB. This workshop is oriented to establish a permanent link between medical doctors and SB scientists fruitful for both fields.
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"Gene Forum 2008 - Functional Genomics" - Tartu, Estonia - 12-14 June 2008
Convenor: Andres Metspalu (EE)
The 8th International Gene Forum 2008 in Tartu, Estonia will be a high-level scientific conference on genetics and genomics. Specific topics include genomics and genetics of complex diseases, pharmacogenomics and business, population genetics, human genetics and bioethics. This major event in the field of genomics in the Baltics provides an excellent opportunity to promote the collaboration between the researchers, entrepreneurs and public sector, contributing to the improvement of the state of the art in Europe.
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Conference on "Governing Biobanks - What are the Challenges?" - Oxford, United Kingdom - 23-26 June 2008
Convenor: Jane Kaye (UK)
This conference will bring together some of the leading thinkers on issues of biobanks and governance from across the world. This is a topic that is of growing academic interest, but also is a matter that requires urgent investigation if the current growth of genomic resources is to be maintained. Student bursaries are available to allow young researchers to participate in this international conference.
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Conference on "Integrated Mechanisms of Cellular Identity and Homeostasis" - Cambridge, United Kingdom - 26-27 June 2008
Convenors: Anne E. Corcoran (UK), Raghu Padinjat (UK) and Martin Turner (UK)
In the ground-breaking post genomic era of functional genomics, two key areas have taken centre stage: epigenetics and systems biology. The study of DNA methylation, chromatin modifications and other epigenetic mechanisms conferring heritable transcriptional states, hold the key to understanding gene regulation in biology and its application to medicine. In parallel, major advances in areas including transcriptomics and proteomics have necessitated the development of systems biology to integrate the enormous amount of information being generated about the protein products of these genes, with the aim of quantitatively defining the components and interactions of complex cellular signalling pathways. This conference brings together key international leaders in epigenetics and signalling to explore two convergent themes that embrace these topics: Epigenetic mechanisms in development and Cellular responses to the environment. These themes have evolved from our vision of the need for integrative approaches both inside and outside the nucleus, and one of the aims of this meeting is to foster cross-disciplinary approaches to incorporate and exploit the large-scale experimental and computational information being generated in the post-genomic era.
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Conference on "Angiogenesis in cancer and cardiovascular diseases" - Helsinki, Finland - 28-29 August 2008
Convenor: Kari Alitalo (FI)
This meeting focuses on the molecular mechanisms of angiogenesis in cancer and in cardiovascular disease. The field is rapidly moving forward, particularly due to the recent emergence of novel
approaches such as epigenetics, micro-RNAs, and the study of neural guidance molecules in the elucidation of the mechanisms regulating angiogenesis. The meeting aims at providing the attendees a comprehensive state-of-the-art overview of the current advances in the field.
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Workshop on "Dynamics of Cell Signal Systems" - Oslo, Norway - 25-28 September 2008
Convenors: Johannes Bos (NL), Peter Downes (UK), Miles Houslay (UK), Jacques Pouyssegur (FR), John Scott (NO) and Kjetil Tasken (NO)
Information flow through dynamically regulated multiprotein complexes is finely tuned by the opposing activities of signal transduction and termination enzymes and spatiotemporally regulated by anchoring and docking molecules. New techniques permit detection of protein-protein interactions and physiological events in real time inside cells. Combined with computational analysis and systems biology such data can be used to understand how dynamic protein networks propagate, process and disseminate second messenger signals at the molecular and cellular level.
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3rd ESF Conference on "Functional Genomics and Diseases" - Innsbruck, Austria - 1-4 October 2008
Developments in functional genomics technologies together with the expanding concept of systems biology have led to exciting possibilities for the understanding of disease mechanisms. Following two highly successful conferences in Prague and Oslo, this conference will bring together world leaders in the field to discuss the challenges ahead and the technologies that will lead to novel solutions. Join us and colleagues from all over the world in the beautiful city of Innsbruck situated in the heart of the Austrian Alps.
Deadline for submission of abstracts: 16 June 2008
Deadline for early registration: 30 June 2008
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2nd Central and Eastern Proteomic Conference 2008 - Jena, Germany - 12-15 October 2008
Convenor: Ales Svatos (DE)
The conference will bring together people interested in proteomics from a region where collaboration is still in its infancy. The conference will accelerate the diffusion and exchange of information among people in Europe interested in proteomics. The proposed venue, the Beutenberg Campus is located in Jena, a charming, historical city.
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22nd International Mammalian Genome Conference - Prague, Czech Republic - 2-5 November 2008
Convenor: Jiri Forejt (CZ)
International Mammalian Genome Conference is the annual
open conference organized by the International Mammalian
Genome Society. This meeting is aimed at breaking research
news on mammalian genomes, epigenomes and phenotypes with sessions on Bioinformatics, Comparative Genomics/
Computational Biology, Development / Cancer / Biology /
Aging, Epigenetics, Immunity / Infection, Modeling Disease,
Mutagenesis and Neuroscience / Behaviour. There will also be a Student Satellite Meeting.
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