Comparative Genomics One-day International Conference

Location: University of St Andrews - St Andrews
Venue: Bute Building
Start Date: 18/08/2009 Start Time: 09:30
End Date: 18/08/2009 End Time: 19:30



This is a one day event - A day of exciting talks on comparative genomics from an array of international speakers.

Thousands of genome sequences are now available, and the amount of data on genomes continues to increase. This presents enormous opportunities to make discoveries of biological and medical interest, but also requires new approaches.

Confirmed speakers:
- Prof MARK BLAXTER, University of Edinburgh. "Comparative Nematode Genomics".

- Prof GEOFF BARTON, University of Dundee. "A tale of three small RNAs".

- Prof DANNIE DURAND, Carnegie Mellon University. "The Evolution of Multidomain Families".

- Prof NEIL HALL, University of Liverpool. "Fast forward Genetics using second generation sequencing".

- Dr MATTHEW HEGARTY, Aberystwyth University. "Genomic mergers: the consequences of hybridisation and polyploidy in Senecio".

- Prof IAN KORF, University of California Davis Genome Center. "Intron mediated enhancement".

- Dr DAVID MARTIN, University of Dundee. "Predicting Protein Function".

- Dr ZEMIN NING, Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute. "Cancer genome assemblies and variation detection between normal and tumor human cells".

- Prof ZIHENG YANG FRS, University College London. "Population genomics and human-chimpanzee speciation".

- Prof ANDY WATERS, University of Glasgow, "Translation of Translation: Comparative genomics yields practical insights into sexual development in malaria parasites"

More information can be found at http://www.sbforum.org/events.php?e_id=70
Registration details:

Early registration is encouraged. Registration fees are £40; students can register for a reduced fee of £20.

** Please register on-line at: www.sbforum.org/events.php
The event is followed by a networking buffet dinner.