Chromatin and Epigenetics Organizer(s): Luciano Di Croce and Yang Shi Date: March 20 - 24, 2016 Location: Whistler Conference Centre, Whistler, BC, CanadaThe DNA of eukaryotic cells is organized into chromatin fibers, where the nucleosome is the basic repeating unit. Chromatin is thus at the core of fundamental processes such as gene regulation, stem cell fate determination and cancer. By and large, these topics have traditionally been covered by separated meetings. However, recent literature indicates that the boundaries among these various disciplines are becoming less clear. This meeting will bring together scientists studying chromatin structure, epigenetics, stem cell biology and cancer. The talks will cover a broad range of topics, including chromosome organization, long-range interactions, chromatin assembly, stem cell regulation/differentiation, RNA-based mechanisms and transcription regulation. Speakers have been selected to broadly reflect lessons learned from a variety of model organisms and experimental approaches. Young scientists will be able to present their work through a large number of short talks selected from submitted abstracts as well as through poster presentation. There will also be ample time for exchanging ideas and discussing novel hypothesis at the end of each session, as well as time for informal interactions and networking. Scholarship Deadline: November 18 2015 Discounted Abstract Deadline: November 18 2015 Abstract Deadline: December 16 2015 Discounted Registration Deadline: January 20 2016 We gratefully acknowledge additional in-kind support for this conference from those foregoing speaker expense reimbursements:
GlaxoSmithKline
We gratefully acknowledge the generous grant for this conference provided by: National Cancer Institute (NCI)Grant No. 1R13CA206169-01 Funding for this conference was made possible (in part) by 1R13CA206169-01 from the National Cancer Institute. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government. |