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CONFERENCE
ANNOUNCEMENT AND CALL FOR SPEAKER PROPOSALS
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 Cambridge
Healthtech Institute’s Inaugural...
Comprehending Copy
Number Variation
Tools,
Applications, and Results
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April 21-22,
2008 •
Hilton San Diego Resort • San
Diego, CA |
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All agree that copy number variation (CNV)
contributes substantially to human genetic diversity. But to what extent?
The resulting applications of newly developed whole-genome scanning
technologies have catalyzed the appreciation of CNV in the genetic
community. The range of these promising new technologies will, for the
first time, allow scanning of the entire human genome for CNV in a single
experiment. As these genome-wide scanning techniques become more widely
used in diagnostic laboratories, the major challenge is how to accurately
interpret which submicroscopic genomic imbalances are pathogenic in nature
and which are benign. Cambridge Healthtech Institute’s Inaugural Comprehending
Copy Number Variation addresses:
- technologies to characterize functionally-relevant
CNVs at a high resolution
- incorporating these variants within association
studies for complex diseases
- determining critical genes and pathways responsible
for the development and progression of a particular disease
- developing databases to facilitate integration with
existing genetic studies
We invite abstracts on:
Technological Advances
- array-based comparative genome hybridization
(aCGH)
- cytogenetics
- quantitative PCR
- sequencing
- bioinformatics
- other?
Therapeutic Applications
- population genetics
- comparative genomics
- genes underlying common diseases
- familial genetic conditions
- defects caused by chromosomal rearrangements
- complex diseases
- pharmacogenomics
Researchers working with technical developments driving
this field or researchers utilizing therapeutic applications are
encouraged to submit a title and brief summary of their research for
consideration of presentation.
To ensure the highest quality of the conference program, all proposals
are subject to review by the Scientific Advisory Committee.
To submit a proposal, please click here.
The deadline for submission is for priority consideration is October
19, 2007.
For more information, please contact Mary Ann Brown at:
Cambridge Healthtech Institute
250 First Avenue, Suite #300
Needham, MA 02494
Tel: 781-972-5497
Fax: 781-972-5425
email: mabrown@healthtech.com
For exhibit and sponsorship information, please contact:
Stacey Squatrito
Cambridge Healthtech Institute
250 First Avenue, Suite #300
Needham, MA 02494
Tel: 781-972-5457
Fax: 781-972-5425
email: ssquatrito@healthtech.com
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