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Thursday, September 24, 2009 -- Context Dependent Effects and Genetic Susceptibility
Source: NHGRI Events - August 3, 2009 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: events

Thursday, September 10, 2009 -- DIR Seminar Series
Source: NHGRI Events - August 3, 2009 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: events

Thursday, September 10, 2009 -- Fortune from Mis-Fortune: Disease Gene Discovery Through Chromosomal Rearrangements
Source: NHGRI Events - August 3, 2009 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: events

Thursday, January 28, 2010 -- DIR Seminar Series
Source: NHGRI Events - August 3, 2009 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: events

Thursday, January 28, 2010 -- MITF and Control of Gene Expression in Melanocytes and Melanoma
Source: NHGRI Events - August 3, 2009 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: events

Genetics and the causes of evolution: 150 years of progress since Darwin
This meeting is being organised in collaboration with the Genetic Society. Organised by Professor Michael Bonsall (University of Oxford) and Professor Brian Charlesworth FRS (University of Edinburgh) Synopsis In Darwin’s day, a lack of understanding of inheritance meant that the theory of evolution was incomplete. This crucial gap has been filled by over a century of research in genetics. This meeting shows how genetics contributes to our knowledge of the mechanisms of evolutionary change across a wide range of biological systems, from viruses to humans. Current Speakers and Chairs include: Spencer C.H Barrett, Nick...
Source: Nature Network London - Recent News - July 23, 2009 Category: Science Source Type: events

10TH Annual Advances in Cancer Prevention Lecture: “Clinical Cancer Genetics and Prevention”
10TH Annual Advances in Cancer Prevention Lecture This keynote lecture is part of the Summer Curriculum in Cancer Prevention and is sponsored by the Cancer Prevention Fellowship Program, a structured postdoctoral training program in the Center for Cancer Training at the National Cancer Institute. The goal of this program is to provide a strong foundation for physicians and scientists to train in the field of cancer prevention and control. Dr. Olopade is an internationally renowned leader in the field of clinical cancer genetics at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. She is the Director of the Cancer R...
Source: Videocast - All Events - July 8, 2009 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Upcoming Events Source Type: events

The Bacteriophage in Biology, Biotechnology and Medicine
After our successful Bacteriophage Applications – current and potential applications in biotechnology, agriculture and medicine event which took place 16th May 2006 and Bacteriophages: Nature and Exploitation event which took place in 22 February 2008 we are delighted to announce our follow up event. "Bacteriophages are the most abundant biological entities on earth and are major drivers of bacterial adaptive evolution. Studies on phage biology underpin our core knowledge of modern molecular biology – and phage research has provided many of the techniques and biochemical reagents used by all molecular biol...
Source: Nature Network London - Recent News - July 3, 2009 Category: Science Source Type: events

Clinical Cancer Genetics and Prevention
The lecture is the NCI 2009 Annual Advances in Cancer Prevention Lecture which is held at the end of our Summer Curriculum. The curriculum consists of two courses, Principles and Practice of Cancer Prevention, which runs from July 6 through July 31; and the Molecular Prevention Course which runs from August 3 through August 7. The lecture is given by a prominent researcher in the area of cancer prevention. This year the lecture will be given by Dr. Olufunmilayo I. Olopade. Dr. Olopade is Professor of Medicine and Human Genetics and Director of the Cancer Risk Clinic at the University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, Ill...
Source: Videocast - All Events - July 2, 2009 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Upcoming Events Source Type: events

HIT and the Transformation of Clinical Research
The ARRA provides for a significant investment in health information technology (HIT) for the US. One of the required features of this investment is the ability for meaningful health information exchange between providers. While many have postulated the potential benefits of HIT over the last several years, there is still controversy about the use of this technology. However, with ARRA, the commitment to transformation of this sector is clear. In assessing the benefits of HIT, one of the exciting applications is to transform clinical research, especially for lifestyle or behavior studies. In this talk, we'll review the pot...
Source: Videocast - All Events - July 1, 2009 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Upcoming Events Source Type: events

Thursday, July 16, 2009 -- Advancing Rare Diseases Research through Networks and Collaboration
This conference is co-sponsored by the National Center for Research Resources (NCRR) and the NIH Office of Rare Diseases Research (ORDR). this conference will provide a forum to: Discuss lessons learned from the Rare Diseases Clinical Research Network. Highlight successful collaborations to improve rare diseases research. Highlight the involvement and essential role of patient advocacy groups to facilitate research and accrual of patients. Discuss the role of best practices across research consortia and research networks for translation of basic discoveries into clinical practice in rare diseases. Speakers from NHGRI I...
Source: NHGRI Events - June 30, 2009 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: events

Genetic Syndromes Associated with KIT or PDFGRA Non-Mutant Pediatric GISTs
Presented by: Dr. Constantine Stratakis, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, NIHCategory: SpecialAired date: 06/17/2009
Source: Videocast - All Events - June 22, 2009 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Past Events Source Type: events

Two day intermediate workshop on education research
Aim To introduce the nature of evidence in education, key principles of research design and their implications for choice of research methods and project planning. Objectives By the end of the workshop, members will have gained knowledge and experience of: 1. the nature of evidence in education; 2. different forms of research design and their application to education projects; 3. methods of analysis, interpretation and reporting for different research designs; and 4. a variety of educational methods including individual work, group work, keynote talks and demonstrations. Day One: (10.00am - 5.15pm) Morning * Sessi...
Source: MEDEV Events - June 5, 2009 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: events

Forward Genetics Reveals Novel Mechanisms of Neurodegeneration
Presented by: Susan Ackerman, Ph.D., Howard Hughes Medical Institute and The Jackson LaboratoryCategory: NeuroscienceAired date: 06/01/2009
Source: Videocast - All Events - June 4, 2009 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Past Events Source Type: events

Genetic Syndromes Associated with KIT or PDFGRA Non-Mutant Pediatric GISTs
The 3rd Pediatric and Wildtype GIST Clinic Invitational Lecture The Pediatric and Wildtype GIST clinic at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is a collaborative effort between clinicians, research scientists and advocates, who share the goal of helping young patients with Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. For more information, visit http://www.pediatricgist.cancer.gov Dr. Constantine A. Stratakis Chief, Unit of Genetics & Endocrinology National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Air date: 6/17/2009 6:30:00 PM
Source: Videocast - All Events - June 3, 2009 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Upcoming Events Source Type: events

Wednesday, September 23, 2009 -- NCHPEG 12th Annual Meeting
The 12th Annual NCHPEG Meeting entitled Genetics Education for Health Professionals: What Are the key messages? How do we deliver them? will be held Wednesday, September 23 - Thursday, September 24, 2009. The meeting will include plenary sessions on genetics and common disease, model educational programs, and Web-based instruction on genetics, in addition to a poster session and reception, meetings of working groups and committees, and exhibits by commercial and non-profit organizations. NHGRI Speakers include Acting Director Alan Guttmacher, M.D., Office of Population Genomics Director Terry Manolio, M.D., Ph.D., and NHG...
Source: NHGRI Events - June 2, 2009 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: events

Wednesday, June 10, 2009 -- Cell Cycle Symposium
Hosted by the Cell Cycle Interest Group, NIH. Speakers from NHGRI: 2:45 PM: Yardena Samuels, Ph.D.. Topic: Analysis of the Matrix Metalloproteinase Family Reveals MMP-8 is Often Mutated in Melanoma 4:10 PM: Nilabja Sikdar (Myung lab) Topic: Introduction to Chemical Genomics
Source: NHGRI Events - June 2, 2009 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: events

The National Eye Institute's 40th Anniversary Symposium: Genetics and Genomics in Vision
The National Eye Institute's 40th Anniversary Symposium: Genetics and Genomics in VisionPresented by: NEICategory: SpecialAired date: 04/17/2009
Source: Videocast - All Events - May 29, 2009 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Past Events Source Type: events

Joint Health Research Conference: Committed to better research in the NHS
The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) and North East Strategic Health Authority are organising a joint event to promote the benefits of research in the NHS. These joint events aim to promote the benefits of research, showcase local activity and engage further with local NHS staff and academics so that they can understand more fully the range of opportunities available through the NIHR to undertake and lead health and social care research to improve patient care and NHS services. In addition to the plenary sessions there will be an interactive exhibition where delegates can talk to representatives from the dif...
Source: MEDEV Events - May 21, 2009 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: events

A Fresh Look at Host-Pathogen Interactions: New Tools
Interactions between pathogens and their hosts are an intricate web of measures and countermeasures, the study of which has uncovered basic mechanisms of how cells operate. My laboratory has been interested in how herpesviruses disable pathways of antigen presentation, an effort that has shed light on mechanisms of glycoprotein quality control and turnover. Our studies rely on protein modification to visualize cells and proteins within them, and to control their functional properties. This can be done genetically through fusions with fluorescent reporter proteins. Alternatively, installation of tags that can be detected w...
Source: Videocast - All Events - May 19, 2009 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Upcoming Events Source Type: events

Recombinant DNA Advisory Committee (RAC) June 2009 - 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 - May 18, 2009 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Upcoming Events Source Type: events

Recombinant DNA Advisory Committee (RAC) June 2009 - 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 - May 18, 2009 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Upcoming Events Source Type: events

Powered by NCBC - Finding and Meeting the Challenges in RNA Folding: A Progress Report
The NIH Roadmap National Centers for Biomedical Computing (NCBC) Lecture Series Presents: Drs. Dalla-Favera and Califano from Columbia University, will present “Dissecting human lymphoid malignancies using a systems biology approach” as part of the Powered by NCBC Lecture Series. This lecture series highlights outcomes from the NCBC Driving Biological Projects (DBP), whose intent is to drive the interaction between computational and biomedical computational science. Comprehensive repertoires of molecular interactions (Interactomes) are increasingly useful in the dissection of biological processes. However, their rol...
Source: Videocast - All Events - May 18, 2009 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Upcoming Events Source Type: events

Tuesday, May 19, 2009 -- Nature and Nurture: The Complex Genetics of Myopia and Ocular Refraction
Contact: Tiziana Cogliati E-mail: cogliatitp@nei.nih.gov
Source: NHGRI Events - May 18, 2009 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: events

Wednesday, September 23, 2009 -- Public Health Genomics Interest Group Seminar Series: Obesity as a paradigm in public health genomics
Contact: Sheri Schully E-mail: schullys@mail.nih.gov Phone: 301-435-4911
Source: NHGRI Events - May 18, 2009 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: events

Wednesday, May 27, 2009 -- Public Health Genomics Interest Group Seminar Series: What Genomics Decision Support Tools are Needed for Health Practice?
Contact: Sheri Scully E-mail: schullys@mail.nih.gov Phone: 301.435.4911
Source: NHGRI Events - May 18, 2009 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: events

New Frontiers in Psychiatric Disorder Research (HHS-Only)
Psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, and obsessive compulsive disorder have huge costs to society. An estimated one in four adults in America, or almost 58 million people, suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year. Many of the major psychiatric disorders are life-long illnesses, with lost productivity and costs to our health care system that span decades. Progress in treating these disorders has been slow, because the underlying biological dysfunctions have remained unknown. However, by now exploiting the dramatic improvements that have occurred in gen...
Source: Videocast - All Events - May 14, 2009 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Upcoming Events Source Type: events

Advances in Pain Research 2009
The NIH Pain Consortium 4th Annual Symposium on Advances in Pain Research The theme of this year’s symposium will be genetics and pain. Topics will include human genetic risk factors for chronic pain, genes relevant to treatment response and abuse potential, and genetic tools and models for pain research. A poster session will include a broad selection of current pain research findings presented by young investigators. Members of the extramural scientific community, the NIH scientific community, health care providers, and the public are invited to attend. The event will be hosted by the co-chairs of the NIH Pain Consort...
Source: Videocast - All Events - May 13, 2009 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Upcoming Events Source Type: events

Monday, August 24, 2009 -- NIH State-of-the-Science Conference: Family History and Improving Health
Dates and Times: Monday, August 24, 2009 8:30am - 5:00pm Tuesday, August 25, 2009 8:30am - 12:00pm Wednesday, August 26, 2009 9:00am - 11:00am Be part of pivotal discussions on the effectiveness of family history information for disease prediction and improvement of patient health outcomes. After weighing the evidence from a systematic literature review, expert presentations, and audience input, an impartial, independent panel will present a statement of its collective assessment of the evidence to address six predetermined conference questions: What are the key elements of a family history in a primary care sett...
Source: NHGRI Events - May 12, 2009 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: events

Engineering Gene Networks: Integrating Synthetic Biology & Systems Biology
We present examples in which we integrate the development of a theoretical model with the construction of an experimental system. We also discuss the implications of synthetic gene networks for biotechnology, biomedicine and biocomputing. Additionally, we present integrated computational-experimental approaches that enable construction of quantitative models of gene-protein regulatory networks using expression measurements and no prior information on the network structure or function. We discuss how the reverse-engineered network models, coupled to experiments, can be used: (1) to gain insight into the regulatory role of ...
Source: Videocast - All Events - May 4, 2009 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Upcoming Events Source Type: events

The 2009 Jack Mendelson Honorary Lecture: Recent Findings From a 25-Year Longitudinal Study of Genetic and Environmental Contributors to Alcoholism
Presented by: Marc A. Schuckit, M.D., Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry, University of California San Diego, and Director of the Alcohol Research Center, VA San Diego Healthcare SystemCategory: SpecialAired date: 04/28/2009
Source: Videocast - All Events - April 29, 2009 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Past Events Source Type: events

CC Grand Rounds: (1) Genetic Variation of HIV-1 Populations in vivo, (2) Recent Findings in the Epidemiology of Cancer in HIV-Infected People
Presented by: Frank Maldarelli, MD, PhD and Eric A. Engels, MD, MPHCategory: Clinical Center Grand RoundsAired date: 04/29/2009
Source: Videocast - All Events - April 29, 2009 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Past Events Source Type: events

Nanocourse: Principles of Electron Microscopy
Electron Microscopy (EM) was developed in the early 1930’s as a tool that allowed its users to capture images of biological specimen with greater resolution than that in optical-based light microscopy. To achieve this increase resolution, EM utilizes a beam of electrons to survey a sample. This also allows for increased magnification. Utilizing the technical advantages of EM allowed for the advancement of many biological questions during the mid-20th century, including studies on the extra-cellular matrix, viral infection and the relationships between cell structure and function. EM continues to be a valuable tool for re...
Source: Nature Network Boston - Upcoming Events - April 22, 2009 Category: Science Source Type: events

CC Grand Rounds: (1) Suicide Screening in Medically Ill Children, (2) Suicidality Emerging During Antidepressant Treatment
Contemporary Clinical Medicine Maryland Pao, MD Clinical Director, NIMH Francis J. McMahon, MD Chief, Genetic Basis of Mood and Anxiety Disorders Unit, Mood and Anxiety Program, NIMH For more information, visit http://www.cc.nih.gov/about/news/grcurrent.htmlAir date: 5/20/2009 12:00:00 PM
Source: Videocast - All Events - April 22, 2009 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Upcoming Events Source Type: events

Two day introductory workshop on education research
A two-day workshop to introduce examples of the most commonly used methods in education research. By the end of the workshop, members should be able to: 1. Demonstrate a basic understanding of questionnaire design, presentation and coding. 2. Understand the importance of initial analysis using descriptive statistics. 3. Demonstrate a basic understanding of different types of interview. 4. Develop an understanding of methods for analysing interview data. Staffing The workshop will be led by CRMDE colleagues from those named below who combine expertise in clinical practice, research and research training in medical and o...
Source: MEDEV Events - April 18, 2009 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: events

Can good science turn bad?
As science develops, so do opportunities for its misuse. In the 150 years since the publication of On the Origin of Species, Charles Darwin’s ideas have been used to justify programmes of enforced sterilisation, eugenics and even genocide. But what were the real links, if any, between Darwin and some of the worst atrocities in history? Today, modern genetics allows us to screen our unborn children and build DNA databases of the population. These advances open up new and exciting possibilities, but at the same time raise difficult ethical questions and threaten a misuse of genetics. Join us in discussion as we conside...
Source: Nature Network London - Upcoming Events - April 16, 2009 Category: Science Source Type: events

An Evening with Ray Kurzweil
The Coolidge Corner Theatre concludes the 2008-2009 season of its popular Science on Screen series with a special program, An Evening with Ray Kurzweil. The celebrated futurist, inventor and entrepreneur gives a multimedia presentation based on his best-selling book, The Singularity is Near, and shows a trailer of the upcoming film of the same name. Audience members also get a sneak peek at director Barry Ptolemy’s Transcendent Man, a documentary charting Kurzweil’s journey to bring the ideas from The Singularity is Near to a worldwide audience. A question-and-answer session with Kurzweil follows the program. ...
Source: Nature Network Boston - Upcoming Events - April 15, 2009 Category: Science Source Type: events

Interior Traces
Genetic screening reveals that Catie risks developing brain cancer, whilst Mike is undergoing treatment as a potential psychopath. Immerse yourself in a performance exploring how genetics and brain scanning might influence our future, and join in a discussion with experts. Venue: Dana Centre Start date: Tue, 05 May 2009 19:00:00 +0100 End date: Tue, 05 May 2009 20:45:00 +0100
Source: Nature Network London - Upcoming Events - April 15, 2009 Category: Science Source Type: events

Of Molds and Men: Using Dictyostelium discoideum to model mammalian cell motility
Derrick Brazill, a graduate of Stanford (BS) and UC Berkeley (Ph.D.) , did his post-doctoral training at Rice university with Richard Gomer. He is currently an assistant professor in the department of Biology at Hunter College where he is also the MARC*USTAR program director. He received the Presidential Early Career Award in 2005. One of his main research interests is understanding the genetic regulation of cell density sensing. Venue: MIT Start date: Wed, 06 May 2009 12:00:00 -0400 End date: Wed, 06 May 2009 13:00:00 -0400
Source: Nature Network Boston - Upcoming Events - April 4, 2009 Category: Science Source Type: events

EVOLUTION, New Permanent Exhibition
Evolution, New Permanent Exhibition Opening Saturday, April 18, 2009 The new permanent exhibition EVOLUTION, invites visitors to examine the fossil, anatomical, and genetic evidence that reveals the shared evolutionary history of all life. Featuring animals and plants that sparked Darwin’s theory, dramatic displays of diversity within species, and computer simulations to demonstrate how natural selection acts, EVOLUTION will also offer behind-the-scenes looks at current evolution research at Harvard. University of Chicago paleontologist Neil Shubin will present the public opening lecture Finding Your Inner Fish on Th...
Source: Nature Network Boston - Upcoming Events - April 1, 2009 Category: Science Source Type: events

EVOLUTION @ Harvard Museum of Nature History
Evolution, The new permanent exhibition EVOLUTION, invites visitors to examine the fossil, anatomical, and genetic evidence that reveals the shared evolutionary history of all life. Featuring animals and plants that sparked Darwin’s theory, dramatic displays of diversity within species, and computer simulations to demonstrate how natural selection acts, EVOLUTION will also offer behind-the-scenes looks at current evolution research at Harvard. University of Chicago paleontologist Neil Shubin will present the public opening lecture Finding Your Inner Fish on Thursday, April 16, at 6 pm. Venue: Harvard Museum of Na...
Source: Nature Network Boston - Upcoming Events - April 1, 2009 Category: Science Source Type: events

Finding Your Inner Fish: Exhibition Opening Lecture by Neil Shubin
Finding Your Inner Fish Exhibition Opening Lecture by Neil Shubin Thursday, April 16, 6:00 pm University of Chicago paleontologist Neil Shubin made headlines with the recent discovery of the 375-million-year-old fossil remains of Tiktaalik roseae—dubbed the “missing link” between fish and land animals. To celebrate the opening of EVOLUTION, the museum’s new permanent exhibition, Shubin will discuss the evolutionary baggage that we carry in our genetic lineage that originated in earlier animals. The Tiktaalik roseae was discovered in 2004 by Shubin and his colleagues, Dr. Ted Daeschler (The Academy of Natur...
Source: Nature Network Boston - Upcoming Events - April 1, 2009 Category: Science Source Type: events

50 Genetics Ideas You Really Need To Know
In recent years, knowledge of our genetic code has changed our understanding of ourselves and our lives. New genetic technologies promise treatments for otherwise incurable diseases, but these advances are also generating controversy, particularly surrounding issues such as cloning and designer babies. Join our distinguished guests for a frank discussion of this exciting science. Venue: Wellcome Collection Start date: Thu, 30 Apr 2009 19:00:00 +0100 End date: Thu, 30 Apr 2009 20:30:00 +0100
Source: Nature Network London - Upcoming Events - April 1, 2009 Category: Science Source Type: events

CC Grand Rounds: (1) Genetic Variation of HIV-1 Populations in vivo, (2) Recent Findings in the Epidemiology of Cancer in HIV-Infected People
Clinical Center Grand Rounds Frank Maldarelli, MD, PhD Staff Clinician, HIV Drug Resistance Program, NCI Eric A. Engels, MD, MPH Senior Investigator, Infections and Immunoepidemiology Branch, Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics, NCI For more information, visit http://www.cc.nih.gov/about/news/grcurrent.htmlAir date: 4/29/2009 12:00:00 PM
Source: Videocast - All Events - March 25, 2009 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Upcoming Events Source Type: events

Study of natural genetic diversity provides insight into hematopoietic stem cell regulation
Venue: Mass General Hospital Start date: Tue, 21 Apr 2009 12:15:00 -0400 End date: Tue, 21 Apr 2009 13:15:00 -0400
Source: Nature Network Boston - Upcoming Events - March 24, 2009 Category: Science Source Type: events

The First Song - The Evolution of Music
How was music started? What role did music have in early humans? What was the first song? How did music spread? Armand Leroi, an evolutionary developmental biologist working with Brian Eno and others, has been applying the techniques used by geneticists and linguists to track the movements of people across the globe. His starting point has been the polyrhythmic chants of Xhosa farmers and the grunts of Siberian pastoralists. He reveals their meaning and their connections. Professor Leroi is author and presenter of the widely-acclaimed film "What Darwin didn’t know" about recent scientific advances, and auth...
Source: Nature Network London - Upcoming Events - March 23, 2009 Category: Science Source Type: events

Thursday, April 2, 2009 -- The Health Literacy Burden of Genetic Counseling Dialogue: Assessment and Implications for Client Outcomes
Professor Bloomberg School of Public Health Johns Hopkins University The Social and Behavioral Branch of the National Human Genome Research Institute invites you to attend an upcoming seminar as part of our series on Applying Genomics for Health Benefit. One of the goals of the series is to highlight research into the complex interaction of genetic and environmental factors that contribute to disease.
Source: NHGRI Events - March 18, 2009 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: events

Molecular Detection and Staging of Cancer
NIDCR 2009 Seminar Series: From Basic Research to Therapy -- The Latest Frontier Dr. David Sidransky of Johns Hopkins University will discuss his recent findings of genetic and epigenetic markers of lung and head and neck cancers, and will describe how genetic alterations can be used to predict the development and progression of these cancers. He will also talk about new xenograft models of human cancers and their use in drug development and personalization of cancer therapies, and the use of technologies to track new markers in these models and in clinical samples. A pioneer in the molecular detection of cancer, Dr. Si...
Source: Videocast - All Events - March 11, 2009 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Upcoming Events Source Type: events

Science On Screen: THE SINGULARITY IS NEAR
Mon, May 11 @ 7:00 with inventor and entrepreneur Ray Kurzweil "By the best person I know at predicting the future of artificial intelligence." – Bill Gates At the Onset of the 21st Century, it will be an era in which the very nature of what it means to be human will be both enriched and challenged as our species breaks the shackles of its genetic legacy and achieves inconceivable heights of intelligence, material progress, and longevity. While the social and philosophical ramifications of these changes will be profound, and the threats they pose considerable, celebrated futurist Ray Kurzweil presents a vi...
Source: Nature Network Boston - Upcoming Events - March 10, 2009 Category: Science Source Type: events

Thursday, March 12, 2009 -- Eighteenth Meeting - Secretary's Advisory Committee on Genetics, Health, and Society (SACGHS)
The Secretary's Advisory Committee on Genetics, Health, and Society (SACGHS) will begin to explore issues related to genetics and the future of the health care system with the first in a series of roundtables focusing on perspectives of stakeholders in the payer community. Other agenda items include a session on developments related to informed consent for genomic data sharing, discussion of the Committee's next steps to address concerns related to consumer-initiated genomic services, and updates on Department of Health and Human Services and agency priorities. Speakers from NHGRI Include: William (Greg) Feero, M.D...
Source: NHGRI Events - March 9, 2009 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: events