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Thursday, June 24, 2010 -- NEI 40th Anniversary Symposia Series: Translational Research and Vision
Notable Speakers from NHGRI: Christopher Austin, M.D.
Source: NHGRI Events - May 10, 2010 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: events

Thursday, September 16, 2010 -- 2010 Jeffery M. Trent Lectureship in Cancer Research
The 2010 lecture will be given by Charles Sawyers, M.D. Dr. Sawyers is the Director of the Human Oncology and Pathogenesis Program at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and a Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator. More information on Dr. Sawyers and his research program can be found at: http://www.mskcc.org/mskcc/html/72308.cfm http://www.hhmi.org/research/investigators/sawyers_bio.html
Source: NHGRI Events - May 4, 2010 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: events

Wednesday, May 5, 2010 -- Asymmetric cell division and brain size - Lessons from mouse genetics
Source: NHGRI Events - May 3, 2010 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: events

Wednesday, May 5, 2010 -- Gene Therapy Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
Source: NHGRI Events - May 3, 2010 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: events

Monday, September 12, 2011 -- National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research (Open Session)
Source: NHGRI Events - May 3, 2010 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: events

Monday, May 16, 2011 -- National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research (Open Session)
Source: NHGRI Events - May 3, 2010 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: events

Monday, February 7, 2011 -- National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research (Open Session)
Source: NHGRI Events - May 3, 2010 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: events

Breast Cancer: Genetic and other Mechanisms
Presented by: Lawrence Brody (NHGRI), Kathleen Calzone (NCI)Category: Demystifying MedicineAired date: 04/13/2010
Source: Videocast - All Events - April 23, 2010 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Past Events Source Type: events

Monday, April 26, 2010 -- Genetic Analysis of Complex Traits in the Emerging Collaborative Cross
Department of Genetics University of North Carolina An NHGRI Special Seminar Host: Samir Kelada (keladas@mail.nih.gov)
Source: NHGRI Events - April 22, 2010 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: events

Blooming Snapdragons
100 years ago was an exciting time of discovery in the newly developing science of genetics. Mankind was starting to uncover the very building blocks of life and what makes us, but what about womankind? This was a time when women couldn’t receive degrees on completing their exams, and women’s colleges had to fund their own laboratories as male scientists wouldn’t let the complete practical work in their labs. And yet, the early work in this new field of genetics is filled with the names of women scientists. Now, a new play is bringing these names to life to explore their dedication and their contribution against a ba...
Source: Nature Network London - Upcoming Events - April 16, 2010 Category: Science Source Type: events

Tuesday, May 4, 2010 -- Evaluating Patient Preferences for the Implementation and use of Personalized Genomic Applications: A Discrete Choice Experiment
Associate Professor and Director Program in Personalized Medicine & Targeted Therapeutics Abramson Center for the Future of Health
Source: NHGRI Events - April 15, 2010 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: events

Friday, April 23, 2010 -- Statistical Models of Maternal and Offspring Genetic Effects for Disease Risk
Department of Biostatistics University of California, Los Angeles Special Seminar by NHGRI Health Disparities Postdoctoral Fellowship Candidate: Erica Childs
Source: NHGRI Events - April 15, 2010 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: events

MYH9 and Kidney Disease – Day 1
In 2008, two teams of researchers identified variations in a single gene, MYH9, that are strongly associated with kidney diseases disproportionately affecting African Americans. MYH9 risk variants account for nearly all of the increased risk for idiopathic focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) and HIV-associated FSGS among African Americans compared to European Americans and a portion of the increased risk for hypertensive kidney disease. Surprisingly, however, these variants were not associated with kidney failure arising from diabetes. The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) wil...
Source: Videocast - All Events - April 12, 2010 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Upcoming Events Source Type: events

MYH9 and Kidney Disease – Day 2
In 2008, two teams of researchers identified variations in a single gene, MYH9, that are strongly associated with kidney diseases disproportionately affecting African Americans. MYH9 risk variants account for nearly all of the increased risk for idiopathic focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) and HIV-associated FSGS among African Americans compared to European Americans and a portion of the increased risk for hypertensive kidney disease. Surprisingly, however, these variants were not associated with kidney failure arising from diabetes. The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) wil...
Source: Videocast - All Events - April 12, 2010 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Upcoming Events Source Type: events

Genetics after Genome-wide Association Studies: Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Presented by: Judy Cho, M.D., Yale UniversityCategory: Wednesday Afternoon LecturesAired date: 04/07/2010
Source: Videocast - All Events - April 8, 2010 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Past Events Source Type: events

NHGRI Summer Workshop in Genomics
Our popular "short course," a six-day workshop for faculty from colleges and universities with substantial minority enrollment.
Source: NHGRI Educational Programs - April 7, 2010 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: events

A Multiprotein Complex in DNA Damage Response Network of Fanconi Anemia, Bloom Syndrome and Breast Cancer
Presented by: Dr. Weidong Wang, Lab of Genetics, NIA, NIHCategory: DNA RepairAired date: 03/16/2010
Source: Videocast - All Events - March 30, 2010 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Past Events Source Type: events

Wednesday, March 31, 2010 -- Genomic Variation and the Interited Basis of Common Disease
Professor of Genetics and of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital Director of the Program in Medical and Population Genetics at the Broad Institute Part of the NIH Wednesday Afternoon Lecture Series (WALS).
Source: NHGRI Events - March 30, 2010 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: events

Science, Technology and Innovation in Saudi Arabia
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is making major long term investments in science, technology and innovation. The aim over 20 years is to secure a leading international position in science and technology and to build up substantial new economic activity based on innovation and technological development. Dr Abdulaziz Al-Swailem is a senior scientist and policy adviser within King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST). KACST is an independent scientific organization administratively reporting to the Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia. KACST is both the Saudi Arabian national science agency and its national laboratories. T...
Source: Nature Network London - Upcoming Events - March 29, 2010 Category: Science Source Type: events

Wednesday, March 31, 2010 -- Applying Electronic Research Tools to Improve Future Health Impact of Genomic Information
Associate Investigator Social and Behavioral Research Branch, NHGRI Special Seminar Host: Social and Behavioral Research Branch, 301-594-6788.
Source: NHGRI Events - March 17, 2010 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: events

In Vitro Diagnostics
SMi’s 2nd annual conference In Vitro Diagnostics takes place on the 12th & 13th July 2010 in the Crowne Plaza St James Hotel, Lonon, UK. The IVD market remains to be one of the most promising markets in the world. According to a recent Frost & Sullivan report, "The global IVD market has shown a consistent growth of 6.72 percent annually, a trend that is expected to continue until 2012." This conference will provide an integral forum to leaders in biotech, pharma and labs to discuss the value of diagnostics and overcome challenges posed by regulatory bodies. Make sure you attend this event and walk away ...
Source: Nature Network London - Upcoming Events - March 10, 2010 Category: Science Source Type: events

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 -- GENEVA, a Collaborative Network for Genome-Wide Association Studies
Director, Office of Population Genomics, NHGRI
Source: NHGRI Events - March 8, 2010 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: events

Genetic fingerprinting and beyond
DNA fingerprinting, accidentally invented in 1984, has revolutionised many areas of biology, most notably forensic and legal medicine. Sir Alec will describe how DNA typing can be used to solve casework and will review the latest developments, including the creation of major national DNA databases that are proving extraordinarily effective in the fight against crime. He will also discuss how this work led to the discovery of some of the most unstable regions of human DNA, and how these in turn have opened the way to exploring the fundamental processes of mutation and recombination that generate all human DNA diversity. Sir...
Source: Nature Network London - Upcoming Events - March 5, 2010 Category: Science Source Type: events

Introduction to Population Genetics
Presented by: Lynn Jorde, Ph.D.Category: Current Topics in Genome Analysis 2010Aired date: 03/02/2010
Source: Videocast - All Events - March 4, 2010 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Past Events Source Type: events

Recombinant DNA Advisory Committee (RAC) March 2010 - Day 2
The RAC is a technical committee whose goal is to consider the current state of knowledge and technology regarding recombinant DNA. This includes review of human gene transfer trials, and an assessment of the ability of DNA recombinants to survive in nature and the potential for transfer of genetic material to other organisms. It also considers hypothetical hazards and methods for monitoring and minimizing risks. Approximately one-third of the 15 members do not have scientific expertise but represent public interests and attitudes. This balance is intended to provide a forum for open public debate of social and scientific ...
Source: Videocast - All Events - February 24, 2010 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Upcoming Events Source Type: events

Recombinant DNA Advisory Committee (RAC) March 2010 - Day 1
The RAC is a technical committee whose goal is to consider the current state of knowledge and technology regarding recombinant DNA. This includes review of human gene transfer trials, and an assessment of the ability of DNA recombinants to survive in nature and the potential for transfer of genetic material to other organisms. It also considers hypothetical hazards and methods for monitoring and minimizing risks. Approximately one-third of the 15 members do not have scientific expertise but represent public interests and attitudes. This balance is intended to provide a forum for open public debate of social and scientific ...
Source: Videocast - All Events - February 24, 2010 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Upcoming Events Source Type: events

Thursday, March 11, 2010 -- DIR Seminar Series
Source: NHGRI Events - February 24, 2010 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: events

Thursday, March 11, 2010 -- Lessons Learned from the Genetics of Pancreatic Cancer
Source: NHGRI Events - February 24, 2010 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: events

Born Gay? The origins of sexual orientation
Are our sexual preferences acquired through social learning or are some people literally born gay? What are the genetic and prenatal hormone contributions of sexual orientation? How do ‘gay genes’ survive extermination by non-reproductiveness? What possible adaptive value might they have? Cultural and historical variations in acceptance/intolerance of minority sexual preferences. This lecture is a part of the series, The Psychology of Mating and Dating. Venue: Museum of London Start date: Mon, 19 Apr 2010 18:00:00 +0100 End date: Mon, 19 Apr 2010 19:00:00 +0100
Source: Nature Network London - Upcoming Events - February 23, 2010 Category: Science Source Type: events

Genetic Predictors of RAF/MEK Dependence (NIH-Only)
Presented by: David Solit, M.D.Category: NCI CCR Grand Rounds (NIH Only)Aired date: 02/23/2010
Source: Videocast - All Events - February 23, 2010 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Past Events Source Type: events

A Case Study Clinical Trial Management in Africa: HPTN 035, A phase 2/2b trial to evaluate topical microbidices
The objectives of this seminar series are to share experiences among ICs on practical aspects of conducting clinical trials in low-income or cross-cultural settings , drawing on specific examples of challenges encountered and creative resolutions, and to discuss how these experiences may be applied to current and future trials. Background: HPTN 035 represents a multi-center clinical trial that evaluated the safety and effectiveness of two candidate microbicides, BufferGel® and PRO 2000 for preventing HIV infection in women. The study was conducted between February 2005 and September 2008 among 3,099 HIV-negative wom...
Source: Videocast - All Events - February 23, 2010 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Upcoming Events Source Type: events

Genetic and optical targeting of neural circuits and behaviour
Venue: University Collge London Start date: Thu, 08 Apr 2010 13:00:00 +0100 End date: Thu, 08 Apr 2010 14:00:00 +0100
Source: Nature Network London - Upcoming Events - February 23, 2010 Category: Science Source Type: events

A Case Study Clinical Trial Mangement in Africa: HPTN 035, A phase 2/2b trial to evaluate topical microbidices
The objectives of this seminar series are to share experiences among ICs on practical aspects of conducting clinical trials in low-income or cross-cultural settings , drawing on specific examples of challenges encountered and creative resolutions, and to discuss how these experiences may be applied to current and future trials. Background: HPTN 035 represents a multi-center clinical trial that evaluated the safety and effectiveness of two candidate microbicides, BufferGel® and PRO 2000 for preventing HIV infection in women. The study was conducted between February 2005 and September 2008 among 3,099 HIV-negative wom...
Source: Videocast - All Events - February 22, 2010 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Upcoming Events Source Type: events

Neuropsychiatric genetics: From mendel to GWAS and back again
Presented by: David Goldstein, Ph.D.Category: NeuroscienceAired date: 02/22/2010
Source: Videocast - All Events - February 22, 2010 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Past Events Source Type: events

Thursday, March 4, 2010 -- Translational Genomics: Looking Back and Moving Forward
The field of translational genomics is rapidly progressing, yet the systematic application of current knowledge to improve patient care remains a formidable challenge. This symposium will provide a dedicated forum for the exchange of information on the advancement and implementation of novel technologies, development of clinical and bioinformatic infrastructure and how best to utilize these technologies for translation into clinical practice with the ultimate goal to improve the health of patients with cancer.
Source: NHGRI Events - February 19, 2010 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: events

Monday, February 22, 2010 -- Neuropsychiatric genetics: From mendel to GWAS and back again
Duke Institute for Genome Sciences and Policy Duke University/Center for Human Genome Variation Part of the NIH Neuroscience Seminar Series 2009-2010.
Source: NHGRI Events - February 19, 2010 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: events

The Genetics and Public Policy Fellowship
Genetics professionals with an advanced degree who are interested in national genetics health and research policy.
Source: NHGRI Educational Programs - February 18, 2010 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: events

Plasticity of the brain: the key to human development, cognition and evolution
How do our genes program the complexity of our brains? Why is human culture so much richer than that of the Great Apes? And how has human cognitive achievement continued to accelerate, when our genetic makeup has changed very little over the past 100,000 years? The answers might lie in the adaptability and plasticity of the brain. Development of connections in mammalian brains is specified not so much by precise instructions as by general rules, including adaptive mechanisms to fine-tune the connections between different levels in each pathway. And evolution has discovered genetic mechanisms that enable neurons to change t...
Source: Nature Network London - Upcoming Events - February 18, 2010 Category: Science Source Type: events

The new science of ageing
"The new science of ageing":http://royalsociety.org/the-new-science-of-ageing/ is a Royal Society scientific discussion meeting organised by Professor Linda Partridge DBE FRS, Professor Janet Thornton CBE FRS and Professor Gillian Bates FRS. Research into ageing has been galvanised by the discovery of single-gene mutations that extend healthy lifespan of laboratory animals and that delay multiple, ageing-related diseases. Evolutionary conservation of these genetic effects allows the use of invertebrates to understand human ageing. This meeting will discuss the scientific challenges and the prospects for a broad-s...
Source: Nature Network London - Upcoming Events - February 15, 2010 Category: Science Source Type: events

CANCELED - Neural Plasticity and Diversity in the Adult Mammalian Brain
The first part of the talk will focus on evidence supporting the birth and maturation of new neurons in the adult dentate gyrus of the hippocampus in the mammalian brain. The mechanism by which the cells integrate and become functional will be discussed. In addition, the potential functional significance for adult neurogenesis in the context of the normal function of the hippocampus will be discussed. In the second part of the talk I will focus on the recent finding that LINE-1 (Long Interspersed Nucleotide Elements-1 or L1) retroelements are active in somatic neuronal progenitor cells (NPCs) providing an additional mechan...
Source: Videocast - All Events - February 8, 2010 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Upcoming Events Source Type: events

Genetic Predictors of RAF/MEK Dependence (NIH-Only)
NCI’s Center for Cancer Research (CCR) Grand Rounds is a weekly lecture series addressing current research in clinical and molecular oncology. Speakers are leading national and international researchers and clinicians proposed by members of the CCR Grand Rounds Planning Committee and others within the CCR community and approved by the CCR Office of the Director. Lectures occur every Tuesday from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. in Lipsett Amphitheater in the Clinical Center building on the NIH campus September through July with exceptions around holidays and major cancer meetings. The lecture schedule is posted on various calendars of ...
Source: Videocast - All Events - February 2, 2010 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Upcoming Events Source Type: events

Thursday, April 8, 2010 -- Chromatin Dynamics in Development and Disease
Part of the NCI Symposium on Chromosome Biology
Source: NHGRI Events - February 2, 2010 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: events