Molecular Biology Conference
Conference update
April 4 - 5, 2011 Eighth International RNAi, MicroRNAs and Oligos Meeting 2011
Waltham, MA, USA Further information
Meeting on RNA interference: Biochemistry to Drugs and Therapeutics
Suggested reading: RNA Interference and Viruses: Current Innovations and Future Trends
April 4 - 5, 2011 First International Single (Molecule) Cell Biology and Real-Time PCR Meeting 2011
Waltham, MA, USA Further information
Meeting‚ on Single Molecule Detection to Amplification and Molecular Imaging
Suggested reading: Real-Time PCR books
July 11 - 12, 2011 Fourth International Epigenomics, Sequencing and SNiPs Meeting 2011
Boston, MA, USA Further information
Meeting on Chromatin Methylation to Disease Biology and Theranostics
Suggested reading: Epigenetics
Waltham, MA, USA Further information
Meeting on RNA interference: Biochemistry to Drugs and Therapeutics
Suggested reading: RNA Interference and Viruses: Current Innovations and Future Trends
April 4 - 5, 2011 First International Single (Molecule) Cell Biology and Real-Time PCR Meeting 2011
Waltham, MA, USA Further information
Meeting‚ on Single Molecule Detection to Amplification and Molecular Imaging
Suggested reading: Real-Time PCR books
July 11 - 12, 2011 Fourth International Epigenomics, Sequencing and SNiPs Meeting 2011
Boston, MA, USA Further information
Meeting on Chromatin Methylation to Disease Biology and Theranostics
Suggested reading: Epigenetics
Structure and Dynamics of Chromatin
August 3 - 4, 2011 From beads on a string to the pearls of regulation: the structure and dynamics of chromatin
Cambridge, UK Further information
A joint Biochemical Society / Wellcome Trust conference. The meeting will present advances in our understanding of chromatin structure and organization and the impact of these findings on our understanding of biological function. The meeting will bring together experts in the field to present recent advances in structural models for chromatin and the role of accessory factors that regulate its organization. Topics to be covered will include the structure of the nucleosome core particle and the consequences resulting from histone modification and inclusion of histone variants, the analysis of nucleosome positioning in vivo and DNA sequence periodicities that influence location. Wider perspectives to be addressed include the relationship of chromatin and DNA repair, the role of high mobility group proteins and linker histones in chromatin organisation and function, and models for hierarchical assembly of chromatin. The meeting will mark the retirement of Professor Jean Thomas, who has made major contributions to the field.
Suggested reading: Molecular Biology Books
Cambridge, UK Further information
A joint Biochemical Society / Wellcome Trust conference. The meeting will present advances in our understanding of chromatin structure and organization and the impact of these findings on our understanding of biological function. The meeting will bring together experts in the field to present recent advances in structural models for chromatin and the role of accessory factors that regulate its organization. Topics to be covered will include the structure of the nucleosome core particle and the consequences resulting from histone modification and inclusion of histone variants, the analysis of nucleosome positioning in vivo and DNA sequence periodicities that influence location. Wider perspectives to be addressed include the relationship of chromatin and DNA repair, the role of high mobility group proteins and linker histones in chromatin organisation and function, and models for hierarchical assembly of chromatin. The meeting will mark the retirement of Professor Jean Thomas, who has made major contributions to the field.
Suggested reading: Molecular Biology Books
Glutathione and Related Thiols in Living Cells
September 4 - 9, 2011 Glutathione and Related Thiols in Living Cells
Sant Feliu de Guixols, Spain Further information
The conference format includes lectures by invited high-level speakers, short talks by young and early stage researchers, poster sessions, and a Forward look discussion session. We encourage off the record presentations of previously unpublished scientific results. Young scientists are encouraged to apply for a meeting and travel grant. This conference is organised by the European Science Foundation (ESF), in partnership with EMBO.
Suggested reading: Molecular Biology Books
Sant Feliu de Guixols, Spain Further information
The conference format includes lectures by invited high-level speakers, short talks by young and early stage researchers, poster sessions, and a Forward look discussion session. We encourage off the record presentations of previously unpublished scientific results. Young scientists are encouraged to apply for a meeting and travel grant. This conference is organised by the European Science Foundation (ESF), in partnership with EMBO.
Suggested reading: Molecular Biology Books
Asia-Pacific Biotechnology Congress
May 10 - 14, 2011 6TH Asia-Pacific Biotechnology Congress
Manila, Philippines Further information
The Philippine Society for Microbiology Inc (PSM) convenes the Asia-Pacific Biotechnology Congress every five years to promote multi-country sharing of breakthroughs and collaborative research on microbial biotechnology. The conference will be hosted alongside the alongside its 40th Annual Convention and Scientific Meeting of the PSM. The event, with the theme: Microbiology and Biotechnology: Rising to the Challenges of the Times, will be a venue for the convergence of microbial technology researchers and experts from the Philippines and the Asia Pacific region.
Suggested reading: Biotechnology Books
Manila, Philippines Further information
The Philippine Society for Microbiology Inc (PSM) convenes the Asia-Pacific Biotechnology Congress every five years to promote multi-country sharing of breakthroughs and collaborative research on microbial biotechnology. The conference will be hosted alongside the alongside its 40th Annual Convention and Scientific Meeting of the PSM. The event, with the theme: Microbiology and Biotechnology: Rising to the Challenges of the Times, will be a venue for the convergence of microbial technology researchers and experts from the Philippines and the Asia Pacific region.
Suggested reading: Biotechnology Books
Plant Gene Discovery Technologies
February 23 - 26, 2011 Plant Gene Discovery Technologies
Vienna, Austria Further information
Reverse Genetics and Mutants Technologies; Gene Discovery by TILLING; DNA Sequencing Technologies; Protein Sequencing and Protein Discovery; Microarrays; Protein Microarrays; Gene Discovery using OMICS; Bioinformatics; Evaluation and Application of Sequencing; System Biology and Gene Network Discovery. Amongst the invited speakers are internationally known names such as G.W. Haughn, J.-K. Zhu, B.J. Till, S.B. Gelvin, P. Ronald, L.O. Lomas, C.J. Mann, R.L. Last, K. Shinozaki, B.C. Meyers, C. N. Stewart, Jr., J.-F. Gibrat, K. Mitchelson, M.Matsui, V. Bafna, B. Ulker and others.
Suggested reading: Recent Advances in Plant Virology
Vienna, Austria Further information
Reverse Genetics and Mutants Technologies; Gene Discovery by TILLING; DNA Sequencing Technologies; Protein Sequencing and Protein Discovery; Microarrays; Protein Microarrays; Gene Discovery using OMICS; Bioinformatics; Evaluation and Application of Sequencing; System Biology and Gene Network Discovery. Amongst the invited speakers are internationally known names such as G.W. Haughn, J.-K. Zhu, B.J. Till, S.B. Gelvin, P. Ronald, L.O. Lomas, C.J. Mann, R.L. Last, K. Shinozaki, B.C. Meyers, C. N. Stewart, Jr., J.-F. Gibrat, K. Mitchelson, M.Matsui, V. Bafna, B. Ulker and others.
Suggested reading: Recent Advances in Plant Virology
Conference: Plant Transformation Technologies
February 19 - 22, 2011 Plant Transformation Technologies II
Vienna, Austria Further information
Agrobacterium Mediated Plant Transformation; Particle Bombardment and Other Transformation Methods; Explants Used for Plant Transformation; Transformation of Important Crops; Plant Transformation Tools: Genes, Vectors, Promoters etc; Selectable and Screenable Markers; Molecular Analysis of Transgenic Events and Transformmants; Expression of Transgenes in Transgenic Plants (Integration, Stability); Marker Excision and Marker Free Transtechnologies; Plastid Transformation and Biotechnology; Transgenic Plants as Bio Factories; Transgenic Plants and Public; Intellectual Property in Plant Transformation; Emerging Plant Trans-Technologies. Amongst the invited speakers are internationally known names such as M. Van Montagu, C.N. Stewart, Jr., V. Citovsky, S.B. Gelvin, H.D. Jones, H. Kobayashi, D.W. Ow, R. Bock, M. Boutry, L.-Y. Lee, A. Trewavas, G. Lomonossoff, G. Corrado, S.-S. Kwak, G. Angenon, H. Daniell and others.
Suggested reading: Recent Advances in Plant Virology
Vienna, Austria Further information
Agrobacterium Mediated Plant Transformation; Particle Bombardment and Other Transformation Methods; Explants Used for Plant Transformation; Transformation of Important Crops; Plant Transformation Tools: Genes, Vectors, Promoters etc; Selectable and Screenable Markers; Molecular Analysis of Transgenic Events and Transformmants; Expression of Transgenes in Transgenic Plants (Integration, Stability); Marker Excision and Marker Free Transtechnologies; Plastid Transformation and Biotechnology; Transgenic Plants as Bio Factories; Transgenic Plants and Public; Intellectual Property in Plant Transformation; Emerging Plant Trans-Technologies. Amongst the invited speakers are internationally known names such as M. Van Montagu, C.N. Stewart, Jr., V. Citovsky, S.B. Gelvin, H.D. Jones, H. Kobayashi, D.W. Ow, R. Bock, M. Boutry, L.-Y. Lee, A. Trewavas, G. Lomonossoff, G. Corrado, S.-S. Kwak, G. Angenon, H. Daniell and others.
Suggested reading: Recent Advances in Plant Virology
Conference: Gene Targeting
February 9 - 12, 2011 Gene Targeting
Vienna, Austria Further information
Topics covered include: Homologous Recombination and Repair; Gene Targeting in Multicellular Eucaryotes; Gene Targeting in Mammals; Gene Targeting in Plants; Gene Targeting in Human; Zink Finger Nucleases; Gene Targeting by Oligonucleotides; Gene Targeting and Cancer. Amongst the invited speakers are internationally known names such as Sir A. Klug (Nobel Prize Winner), Y.S. Rong, A. Levi, P. Baumann, T. Tzfira, M.H. Porteus, D. Voytas, D. Carroll, D.W. Russell, H. Te Riele, R. H. Friedel, J.S. Owen, N. Adachi, A.M. Carr, Y. Hong and others.
Suggested reading: Molecular Biology Books
Vienna, Austria Further information
Topics covered include: Homologous Recombination and Repair; Gene Targeting in Multicellular Eucaryotes; Gene Targeting in Mammals; Gene Targeting in Plants; Gene Targeting in Human; Zink Finger Nucleases; Gene Targeting by Oligonucleotides; Gene Targeting and Cancer. Amongst the invited speakers are internationally known names such as Sir A. Klug (Nobel Prize Winner), Y.S. Rong, A. Levi, P. Baumann, T. Tzfira, M.H. Porteus, D. Voytas, D. Carroll, D.W. Russell, H. Te Riele, R. H. Friedel, J.S. Owen, N. Adachi, A.M. Carr, Y. Hong and others.
Suggested reading: Molecular Biology Books
Conference: Cell Cycle Regulators: Inhibitors and Cancer
February 5 - 8, 2011 Cell Cycle Regulators: Inhibitors and Cancer
Vienna, Austria Further information
Topics covered include: Cell Cycle Regulation; Mitosis, Antimitotic Drugs; Mitotic Spindle, Microtubule Inhibitors/Regulators; Anaphase and Anaphase Promoting Complex Inhibitors/Regulators; Histone Deacetylase Inhibitors/Regulators; Cell Cycle Inhibitors and Cancer; Kinase Inhibitors and Cancer; Methodologies/Technologies. Amongst the invited speakers are internationally known names such as A. Giordano, C. L. Rieder, J. M. van Deursen, S. Linardoloulous, U. Surana, H.M. Coley, Y. Pommier, H. Bastians, G. J. Gorbsky, W. Tao, A. Gilmartin, T.D. Halazonetis, H. Hirai, R.C. Jackson, P.T. Daniel and others.
Suggested reading: Molecular Biology Books
Vienna, Austria Further information
Topics covered include: Cell Cycle Regulation; Mitosis, Antimitotic Drugs; Mitotic Spindle, Microtubule Inhibitors/Regulators; Anaphase and Anaphase Promoting Complex Inhibitors/Regulators; Histone Deacetylase Inhibitors/Regulators; Cell Cycle Inhibitors and Cancer; Kinase Inhibitors and Cancer; Methodologies/Technologies. Amongst the invited speakers are internationally known names such as A. Giordano, C. L. Rieder, J. M. van Deursen, S. Linardoloulous, U. Surana, H.M. Coley, Y. Pommier, H. Bastians, G. J. Gorbsky, W. Tao, A. Gilmartin, T.D. Halazonetis, H. Hirai, R.C. Jackson, P.T. Daniel and others.
Suggested reading: Molecular Biology Books
International Meeting on Hh-Gli Signalling
June 23 - 25, 2011 1st HEALING International Meeting on Hh-Gli Signalling in Development
Kolymbari, Crete, Greece Further information
The goal is to bring together a diverse group of scientists studying various aspects of Hegdehog-Gli signalling. Highlights on regeneration, healing, stem cells and cancer in humans and multiple systems including mice and flies will be presented. This meeting is part of an ITN EU-funded network.
Suggested reading: Molecular Biology Books
Kolymbari, Crete, Greece Further information
The goal is to bring together a diverse group of scientists studying various aspects of Hegdehog-Gli signalling. Highlights on regeneration, healing, stem cells and cancer in humans and multiple systems including mice and flies will be presented. This meeting is part of an ITN EU-funded network.
Suggested reading: Molecular Biology Books
Conference update
June 27 - 29, 2011 Advances in the cellular and molecular biology of angiogenesis
Birmingham, UK Further information
Understanding angiogenesis (the growth of new blood vessels) is crucial to reduce morbidity and mortality from cardiovascular disease, alleviate developmental problems, and maximise reparative tissue remodelling. Of particular interest are those conditions where vascular growth is excessive (e.g. tumours) or insufficient (e.g. ischaemia). This meeting will emphasise an integrative approach to unravelling the molecular and cellular basis of angiogenesis. The likely focus will be on the control by vascular cell surface receptors, intracellular signalling pathways, cell proliferation, cell-cell interaction, and the functional consequences for health and disease. Recent progress in both technical and conceptual approaches are improving our understanding, and this meeting aims to facilitate cross-fertilisation of ideas among workers in related fields, but disciplines that rarely have the chance to interact.
Suggested reading: Molecular Biology Books
Birmingham, UK Further information
Understanding angiogenesis (the growth of new blood vessels) is crucial to reduce morbidity and mortality from cardiovascular disease, alleviate developmental problems, and maximise reparative tissue remodelling. Of particular interest are those conditions where vascular growth is excessive (e.g. tumours) or insufficient (e.g. ischaemia). This meeting will emphasise an integrative approach to unravelling the molecular and cellular basis of angiogenesis. The likely focus will be on the control by vascular cell surface receptors, intracellular signalling pathways, cell proliferation, cell-cell interaction, and the functional consequences for health and disease. Recent progress in both technical and conceptual approaches are improving our understanding, and this meeting aims to facilitate cross-fertilisation of ideas among workers in related fields, but disciplines that rarely have the chance to interact.
Suggested reading: Molecular Biology Books
5th Annual DREAM Reverse Engineering Challenges
November 16 - 20, 2010 5th Annual DREAM Reverse Engineering Challenges
New York, USA Further information
Held jointly with the 6th Annual RECOMB Satellite on Systems Biology, and the 7th Annual RECOMB Satellite on Regulatory Genomics. The goal of the meeting is to bring together computational and experimental scientists in the area of regulatory genomics and systems biology, to discuss current research directions, latest findings, and establish new collaborations towards a systems-level understanding of gene regulation. The meeting consists of keynote presentations, oral presentations selected from submitted manuscripts and 1-page abstracts, and posters presentations also selected from submitted abstracts. More than 500 participants attended last year\'s meeting, the vast majority of whom attended all three meetings, and we expect a similar interest this year.
Suggested reading: Molecular Biology Books
New York, USA Further information
Held jointly with the 6th Annual RECOMB Satellite on Systems Biology, and the 7th Annual RECOMB Satellite on Regulatory Genomics. The goal of the meeting is to bring together computational and experimental scientists in the area of regulatory genomics and systems biology, to discuss current research directions, latest findings, and establish new collaborations towards a systems-level understanding of gene regulation. The meeting consists of keynote presentations, oral presentations selected from submitted manuscripts and 1-page abstracts, and posters presentations also selected from submitted abstracts. More than 500 participants attended last year\'s meeting, the vast majority of whom attended all three meetings, and we expect a similar interest this year.
Suggested reading: Molecular Biology Books
ESF-EMBO Symposium on Molecular Perspectives on Protein-Protein Interactions
November 14 - 19, 2010 ESF-EMBO Symposium on Molecular Perspectives on Protein-Protein Interactions
Sant Feliu de Guixols, Spain Further information
The conference aims to gather scientists from molecular cell biology, biochemistry, structural biology, biophysics and bioinformatics with the common interest to explore the immensely important field of protein-protein interactions. The particular focus of the conference will be on molecular aspects of protein-protein interactions. Topics will include theory and computation, thermodynamics & kinetics, intrinsically unstructured protein complexes, PPI in disease and drug development, protein interaction networks, signaling complexes, membrane protein complexes, emerging and single molecule techniques, evolution and design as well as large multi-protein complexes. Fundamental and applied problems in these fields will be discussed from an interdisciplinary perspective.
Suggested reading: Molecular Biology Books
Sant Feliu de Guixols, Spain Further information
The conference aims to gather scientists from molecular cell biology, biochemistry, structural biology, biophysics and bioinformatics with the common interest to explore the immensely important field of protein-protein interactions. The particular focus of the conference will be on molecular aspects of protein-protein interactions. Topics will include theory and computation, thermodynamics & kinetics, intrinsically unstructured protein complexes, PPI in disease and drug development, protein interaction networks, signaling complexes, membrane protein complexes, emerging and single molecule techniques, evolution and design as well as large multi-protein complexes. Fundamental and applied problems in these fields will be discussed from an interdisciplinary perspective.
Suggested reading: Molecular Biology Books
MicroRNAs Conference
November 1 - 2, 2010 MicroRNAs: Biology to Development and Disease
Oxford, UK Further information
Fifth International MicroRNAs Europe 2010‚ Meeting
Suggested reading: RNA and the Regulation of Gene Expression: A Hidden Layer of Complexity
Oxford, UK Further information
Fifth International MicroRNAs Europe 2010‚ Meeting
Suggested reading: RNA and the Regulation of Gene Expression: A Hidden Layer of Complexity
Conference: Applied Microbiology
April 3 - 6, 2011 Annual Conference of the Association for General an Applied Microbiology (VAAM)
Karlsruhe, Germany Further information
Main topics: Cell Biology, Environmental Microbiology, Food Microbiology, Microbial Interactions, New Imaging and other innovative Techniques, Stress Responses, White Biotechnology
Suggested reading: Microbiology Books
Karlsruhe, Germany Further information
Main topics: Cell Biology, Environmental Microbiology, Food Microbiology, Microbial Interactions, New Imaging and other innovative Techniques, Stress Responses, White Biotechnology
Suggested reading: Microbiology Books
Conference: Microbes and Industrial Biotechnology
November 21 - 24, 2010 ESF-BU-CeBiTec Conference on Microbes and Industrial Biotechnology
Bielefeld, Germany Further information
Chair: Volker Wendisch, Bielefeld University, Institut fur Genomforschung und Systembiologie, DE, Oluf Kruse, Bielefeld University, Center for Biotechnology. Closing date for application is 10th of September, 2010.
Suggested reading: Microbiology Books
Bielefeld, Germany Further information
Chair: Volker Wendisch, Bielefeld University, Institut fur Genomforschung und Systembiologie, DE, Oluf Kruse, Bielefeld University, Center for Biotechnology. Closing date for application is 10th of September, 2010.
Suggested reading: Microbiology Books
Conference: Protein-Protein Interactions
November 14 - 19, 2010 Molecular Perspectives on Protein-Protein Interactions
Sant Feliu de Guixols, Spain Further information
ESF-EMBO Symposium. Chaired by: Dr. Jacob Piehler, University of Osnabruck, DE, Co-Chairs: Gideon Schreiber, Weizmann Institute of Science, IL, Colin Kleanthous, University of York, UK
Suggested reading: Molecular Biology Books
Sant Feliu de Guixols, Spain Further information
ESF-EMBO Symposium. Chaired by: Dr. Jacob Piehler, University of Osnabruck, DE, Co-Chairs: Gideon Schreiber, Weizmann Institute of Science, IL, Colin Kleanthous, University of York, UK
Suggested reading: Molecular Biology Books
Conference: Cytoskeleton from Molecules to Cells
October 3 - 8, 2010 Emergent Properties of the Cytoskeleton: Molecules to Cells
Sant Feliu de Guixols, Spain Further information
Chaired by: Michelle Peckham, University of Leeds, Institute of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Centre for Human Biology, UK, Claudia Veigel, National Institute of Medical Research, Physical Biochemistry Department, UK
Suggested reading: Molecular Biology Books
Sant Feliu de Guixols, Spain Further information
Chaired by: Michelle Peckham, University of Leeds, Institute of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Centre for Human Biology, UK, Claudia Veigel, National Institute of Medical Research, Physical Biochemistry Department, UK
Suggested reading: Molecular Biology Books
Conference: Transcription and Chromatin
August 28 - 30, 2010 Transcription and Chromatin
Heidelberg, Germany Further information
9th EMBL Conference. Transcription and Chromatin. EMBL Courses and Conferences. Understanding the complexity and functional composition of cellular and synaptic networks in the nervous system is a major challenge in neurobiology. Genes and molecules impact directly the assembly, function, and plasticity of specific neural circuits, and recent studies in different model systems start to elucidate the functionality of neuronal connectomes as an higher organisational entity required for the generation of complex behaviours. The goal of this Symposium is to highlight recent work on the anatomical and functional analysis of behaviourally-relevant neural circuits in genetically tractable model systems, and to promote the exchange of ideas and methods in this exciting field of research.
Suggested reading: Molecular Biology Books
Heidelberg, Germany Further information
9th EMBL Conference. Transcription and Chromatin. EMBL Courses and Conferences. Understanding the complexity and functional composition of cellular and synaptic networks in the nervous system is a major challenge in neurobiology. Genes and molecules impact directly the assembly, function, and plasticity of specific neural circuits, and recent studies in different model systems start to elucidate the functionality of neuronal connectomes as an higher organisational entity required for the generation of complex behaviours. The goal of this Symposium is to highlight recent work on the anatomical and functional analysis of behaviourally-relevant neural circuits in genetically tractable model systems, and to promote the exchange of ideas and methods in this exciting field of research.
Suggested reading: Molecular Biology Books