European Human Genetics Conference 2011

Date: 28-05-2011 - 31-05-2011

Location: RAI, Amsterdam

Description:

The conference will cover all aspects of human genetics, from the cutting edge of research into the human genome and individual genetic or chromosomal conditions, right through to the practical issues of organising genetic services to deliver the benefits of this knowledge to our populations. Topics include:
• Array technology
• Clinical genetics
• Cytogenetics, including molecular cytogenetics
• Cancer genetics
• Molecular pathology of human diseases
• Developmental genetics
• Expression profiling
• Genetics of complex disorders
• Gene-environment interactions including pharmacogenetics
• Gene therapy
• Genome-wide association studies
• Functional genomics
• Progress in sequencing and annotating the human genome
• Next-generation sequencing
• SNP mapping of the human genome
• Whole genome association studies
• Proteomics
• Molecular and cell biology approaches to gene function
• Inborn errors of metabolism
• Neuropsychiatric genetics
• Genetics of ageing
• Genetics of model organisms and application to human disease
• Genetic variation of normal traits
• Prenatal diagnosis and predictive testing
• Treatments for genetic disorders, including therapeutic cloning and use of stem cells
• Quality in genetic testing (accreditation/certification of laboratory and clinical services; introduction and validation of laboratory tests)
• Organisation of genetic services
• Ethical and psychosocial implications of genetic medicine

More information: http://www.eshg.org

Email address: conference@eshg.org