Precision Genome Engineering and Synthetic Biology: Designing Genomes and Pathways

Organizer(s): Dana Carroll and Jef D. Boeke

Sponsored by Life Technologies Corporation and Sangamo BioSciences, Inc.

Summary of Meeting:

Now that we know the sequences of many genomes, from a wide variety of organisms and even from individuals with unique characteristics, many researchers have turned to making intentional modifications of those genomes. Purposes of those modifications include: introducing mutations to evaluate gene function, production of models for human genetic disease, gene correction, radical redesign of genome structure, and the generation of novel cellular networks and pathways. With this conference, we propose to bring together scientists who are: 1) developing tools for precision genome engineering; 2) using those tools for specific purposes in a wide range of organisms, including humans; 3) creating whole synthetic genomes with prospects for wholesale reengineering; 4) engineering cells with novel pathways and properties. Exchange of cutting-edge information regarding approaches, accomplishments and ambitions will augment the capabilities of each group. The meeting will provide an outstanding forum for students, postdoctoral fellows, and senior investigators who envision careers in genome and pathway design.

Scholarship Deadline: November 14 2012

Discounted Abstract Deadline: November 14 2012

Abstract Deadline: December 19 2012

Discounted Registration Deadline: January 17 2013

Keystone Symposia thanks our Sponsor(s) for generously supporting this meeting:

We gratefully acknowledge additional support for this conference from:

We gratefully acknowledge additional in-kind support for this conference from those foregoing speaker expense reimbursements:

LS9, Inc.

Sangamo BioSciences, Inc.

$2,500 - $9,999