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The Second Cardiff International Genomics Conference
Genomics for Healthcare & Socio-Economic Progress
13 - 14 September 2012, Cardiff
Genomics for Healthcare & Socio-Economic Progress
13 - 14 September 2012, Cardiff
The Wales Gene Park invites you to participate in the Second International Genomics Conference in Cardiff, the National Capital of Wales. Join the distinguished faculty of leading world experts in genome sciences and technologies to share applications of recent advances and developments in the global healthcare and socio‐economic progress.
The conference will provide a forum for high level discussion on the current state of the art and future developments of genomic applications in medicine and health. In addition, the panel of international experts will review the economic impact of potential applications of genome sciences and technologies in pharmaceutical, agriculture and bio‐energy industries. The panel will review in detail the ethical, legal and social issues related to genomics. There will be emphasis on specific issues related to emerging economies of the developing world.
Highlights of the 2012 International Genomics Conference include dedicated sessions on:
The conference will provide a forum for high level discussion on the current state of the art and future developments of genomic applications in medicine and health. In addition, the panel of international experts will review the economic impact of potential applications of genome sciences and technologies in pharmaceutical, agriculture and bio‐energy industries. The panel will review in detail the ethical, legal and social issues related to genomics. There will be emphasis on specific issues related to emerging economies of the developing world.
Highlights of the 2012 International Genomics Conference include dedicated sessions on:
- Emerging genomic and converging technologies
- Genomic applications in public and population health
- Genomics and bio‐economy
- Ethical, legal, social issues (ELSI)
- Genomic education and training
- Public awareness and engagement for health and social genomics
The panel of invited speakers includes:
Professor Sir David Weatherall (Oxford, UK)
Professor Sir John Burn (Newcastle upon Tyne, UK)
Professor Richard Cotton (Melbourne, Australia)
Professor Huang Yang (BGI, Schenzen, China)
Dr. Gerardo Jimenez‐Sanchez (National Institute of Genomic Medicine, Mexico)
Professor Munir Pirmohamed (Liverpool, UK)
Dr. Hilary Burton (PHG, Cambridge, UK)
Professor Steve Yearley (ESRC Genomics Forum, Edinburgh, UK)
Dr. Paul Oldham (Cesagen, Lancaster, UK)
Professor Muin Khoury (CDC, Atlanta, USA)
Professor Peter Farndon (Birmingham, UK)
Professor Stylianos Antonorakis (Geneva, Swtizerland)
Dr. Tikki Pang (Geneva, WHO)
Dr. Charles Rotimi (NHGRI, NIH, USA)
Dr. Michael Katz (March of Dimes, New York, USA
Professor H.-Hilger Ropers (Berlin, Germany)
Professor Anthony J Brookes (Leicester, UK)
Call for Posters - Clinical, Scientific, Ethical, Legal & Social Issues
An ideal forum to share professional experiences and present work to your peer groups
Abstract (up to 300 words) should be submitted by email to Angela Burgess ([email protected])
Closing date for Abstracts 8th August 2012
Further information
We would be grateful if you would pass this information onto any colleagues you think may be interested in attending.
For All Registration, accommodation and sponsorship information, please contact:
Mrs Angela Burgess ([email protected])
Wales Gene Park, 2nd Floor, Neuadd Merionnydd, Heath Park, Cardiff, CF14 4YS, Wales, UK
For All Registration, accommodation and sponsorship information, please contact:
Mrs Angela Burgess ([email protected])
Wales Gene Park, 2nd Floor, Neuadd Merionnydd, Heath Park, Cardiff, CF14 4YS, Wales, UK
More info available here.