Molecular Genetics meetings & conferences

American Society of Human Genetics 62nd Annual Meeting

Tuesday, November 6 through Saturday, November 10, 2012 San Francisco, California

The world's top scientists and clinicians in the human genetics field will gather to present their latest research findings at the 62nd Annual Meeting of the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG), which will be held on November 6-10, 2012, in San Francisco, CA (http://www.ashg.org/2012meeting). ASHG is the primary professional membership organization for human genetics specialists worldwide, representing nearly 8,000 researchers, academicians, clinicians, genetic counselors, nurses, and others with a special interest in this area (http://www.ashg.org).

The ASHG Annual Meeting continues to be the largest human genetics meeting in the world, attracting more than 7,000 scientific participants each year. The ASHG 2012 Meeting will provide attendees with the latest information about cutting-edge developments in human genetics and genomics research. In addition, nearly 250 U.S. and international exhibitors at this year's ASHG Exhibitor Trade Show will offer an unprecedented opportunity to view the latest advances in genetics-related products and services derived, in part, from work presented at previous ASHG meetings.

Topics to be addressed in the scientific program for the ASHG 2012 Meeting will include: gene discovery in human genetics; new insights and challenges from next generation sequencing; advances in medical genetics and translation/applications in clinical care; progress in gene therapy; personalized medicine; cancer genetics; advances in non-invasive prenatal diagnosis; revelations about human alleles from studies of model organisms; implications of population genetic studies; modeling in statistical genetics; data centralization and its implications for our field; ethical, legal and social implications of genomics; changes in genetics education; and much more.

For more information about the ASHG 2012 Annual Meeting, or to register and/or submit an abstract for presentation at this year’s meeting, please go to: http://www.ashg.org/2012meeting.

2012 American College of Medical Genetics Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting

March 27-31, 2012 Charlotte, North Carolina

Make plans now to attend the 2012 ACMG Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting to be held March 27-31 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The ACMG meeting is the educational and networking event for medical and clinical geneticists, genetic counselors, pediatric and obstetric practitioners who are providing comprehensive diagnostic, management and counseling services for patients with, or at risk for, genetically influenced health problems; laboratory directors and technicians conducting genetic testing; researchers involved in the discovery of genetic disorders and treatments; and all healthcare and public health professionals with an interest in the rapidly evolving field of medical genetics and its integration into healthcare.

Topics include:

Biochemical Genetics
Perinatal Genetics
Clinical Genetics
Genetic Counseling
Cytogenetics
Education/Public Health/Legal & Ethical Issues
Molecular Genetics

Contact Us

General Meeting Questions, Registration
Tel: (703) 921-0333
Email: acmgmeeting@acmg.net

Fourth International Conference of Quantitative Genetics: Understanding Variation in Complex Traits

Edinburgh International Conference Centre, Scotland, Unied Kingdom 17-22 June 2012

We invite you to join us in the beautiful city of Edinburgh for the Fourth International Conference of Quantitative Genetics, being held from 17 – 22 June 2012 at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre.

Variation in quantitative and other complex phenotypes underpins most important traits in human health and disease, agriculture, natural populations and evolution. The genomics revolution has provided the tools to start the dissection of such traits, enhancing both their understanding and exploitation. This has led to an explosion of interest and new studies across all of biology.

The aim will be to present and discuss state-of-the-art results, theoretical developments, understanding and methodology across the whole range of quantitative genetics - the genetic analysis and interpretation of data on complex traits - and to provide a stimulating conference in an attractive locale. Topics will include statistical methods for parameter estimation, including analysis of trait, genomic and functional genomic data; methods for QTL and gene identification; genetic control of complex traits; prediction of breeding value and individual risk, and interpretation of evolutionary change. The meeting will pertain to and span results from, for example, humans, livestock, crops, micro-organisms and natural and experimental populations of all species.

The conference will be held at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre, and sponsored by the UK’s Genetics Society. It follows previous successful meetings at Iowa State University in Ames, North Carolina State University in Raleigh, and Zhejiang University in Hangzhou, China.

Conference Themes

1. The Genetic Architecture of Complex Traits
Current understanding of the genetic control of complex trait variation - Genome-wide association studies and beyond.

2. Evolutionary Quantitative Genetics
Selective forces on quantitative traits and the maintenance of variation.

3. Variation in the Genome
Sequence, structural and epigenetic variation and its phenotypic consequences.

4. Advances from New Numerical Methods
Advances in our understanding of quantitative traits from new statistical, computational and modelling approaches and utilisation of computing power.

5. Opportunities from Technological Advances
Potential impact of the $1000 genome and other new methods and approaches on our understanding of quantitative variation.

6. Bridging the Genotype-Phenotype Gap
Networks and pathways connecting DNA variants to trait variation - approaches and models.

7. Interactions among Individuals and with the Environment
Genetic interactions and covariation with the environment, in social groups and between species.

8. Genomic Information in Prediction
Prediction of disease risk and performance in humans, plants and animals and use in health care and plant and animal breeding.

9. Emerging Areas
New frontiers in research and late breaking results.

Conference Organisers

ICQG 4 Conference
c /o In Conference Ltd
4-6 Oak Lane
Edinburgh, EH12 6XH
Scotland, UK

Tel: +44 (0)131 339 9235
Fax: +44 (0)131 339 9798

Email: icqg4@in-conference.org.uk