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3rd Chromosomal Instability as a Driver of Human Disease Conference

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04 Oct 2021 - 07 Oct 2021

Lisbon, Portugal

Synopsis

We understand that registering for a conference is not essential right now. Many researchers will be unable to register for a future conference of interest if their organisation is temporarily closed or preventing travel. Therefore, you can simply register your interest here without committing to attending, and our team will keep you updated regarding deadline reminders and grant opportunities. We hope this service is helpful during this difficult time.

This conference is a continuation of the DNA Replication as a Source of DNA Damage series.

The maintenance of genome integrity is critical for the suppression of several pathological disorders in humans, including cancer, infertility and neurodegeneration. Moreover, the accumulation of unrepaired errors in DNA is commonly cited as a likely cause of tissue and organismal ageing. Destabilization of the genome can occur as a result of several cell intrinsic or extrinsic factors, including errors arising during DNA replication or chromosome segregation, as well as exposure of cells to agents that induce DNA damage. In this conference, we aim to bring together scientists studying DNA replication, DNA repair and chromosome segregation with those interested in how chromosomal instability can influence human pathology. Moreover, we aim to show how high throughput and high content screening methods can be used as a discovery tool both for basic science applications and to identify potential therapeutic modalities.

Key Sessions

  • Pathways for repair of DNA damage and disrupted DNA replication forks
  • Screening tools for analysis of genome maintenance pathways and for development of new therapeutics
  • Chromosome fragility caused by difficult-to-replicate loci – sources and roles of DNA repair proteins
  • Chromosome instability as a driver of tumorigenesis, neurodegeneration and ageing
  • Exploitation of defects in chromosome maintenance in cancer treatment

Student Offer

Take advantage of this fantastic opportunity for students! Fully paying academics can bring a student for only €820. Unfortunately, Postdocs are not eligible for this offer. Both registration packages include; accommodation for the 04, 05, 06 October 2021 (on a shared basis for students) and a food and beverage package for the conference period. Once registered, please contact Jack Peters to obtain a special registration link for your student.

Confirmed Invited Speakers

Monica Bettancour-Dias (Instituto Gulbenkian de Ciência)
María Blasco (Spanish National Cancer Research Center)
Thijn Brummelkamp (Netherlands Cancer Institute)
Keith Caldecott (University of Sussex)
DNA STRAND BREAK REPAIR AND HUMAN DISEASE
Vincenzo Costanzo (IFOM)
CAUSES AND CONSEQUENCES OF DNA REPLICATION STRESS IN VERTEBRATE ORGANISMS
Daniel Durocher (Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute)
PROBING DNA REPAIR WITH SYNTHETIC LETHALITY
Daniel Gerlich (Institute of Molecular Biotechnology)
CONFORMATION OF REPLICATED CHROMOSOMES
Thanos Halazonetis (University of Geneva)
MAPPING DNA REPLICATION ORIGINS IN NORMAL AND CANCER CELLS
Steve Jackson (The Gurdon Institute)
CELLULAR RESPONSES TO DNA DOUBLE-STRAND BREAKS:  MECHANISTIC INSIGHTS AND THERAPEUTIC APPLICATIONS
Andrew Jackson (University of Edinburgh)
RIBONUCLEOTIDE EXCISION REPAIR - GENOME INSTABILITY, MUTAGENESIS, AND INFLAMMATION
Joanna Loizou (CeMM Research Center for Molecular Medicine of the Austrian Academy of Sciences)
THE DNA DAMAGE RESPONSE IN HEALTH AND DISEASE
Núria López-Bigas (IRB Barcelona)
COMPUTATIONAL ANALYSIS OF THOUSANDS OF CANCER GENOMES TO UNDERSTAND MUTATIONAL PROCESSES
Ana Losada (Spanish National Cancer Research Center)
CONTRIBUTION OF COHESIN MUTATIONS TO AGGRESSIVE EWING SARCOMA
Niels Mailand (Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Protein Research)
DEFINING THE ESSENTIAL ROLES OF SUMOylation IN CHROMOSOME STABILITY
Marcos Malumbres (Spanish National Cancer Research Center)
René Medema (Netherlands Cancer Institute)
Serena Nik-Zainal (MRC Cancer Unit)
Andre Nussenzweig (National Institutes of Health)
Ketan Patel (MRC WIMM, University of Oxford)
Christopher E. Pearson (The Hospital for Sick Children)
Zuzana Storchova (TU Kaiserslautern)
Steve West (Francis Crick Institute)
SPECIFIC KILLING OF BRCA1 OR BRCA2 DEFICIENT CANCER CELLS BY TARGETING NUCLEOTIDE SALVAGE PATHWAYS

Target Audience

This meeting will appeal to Molecular/Cell Biologists/Geneticists & Biochemists interested in genome stability. Researchers interested in the molecular basis of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases and ageing and those with an interest in high throughput genetic and pharmacological screening methods will also find the conference highly relevant along with those wishing to exploit genome maintenance abnormalities in tumour cells for therapeutic benefit.

Educational Need

Chromosome instability is involved in several human diseases and is a feature of natural ageing. This conference will bridge fundamental studies on the mechanisms by which cells maintain genome stability with applications of these studies aimed at the development of new therapies. Hence, the conference will bridge basic biology and clinical applications in this rapidly advancing field. Attendees should be able to obtain a full picture of the current status of the field, as well as to interact with prominent research leaders driving the clinical application of the latest research.

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04 Oct 2021 - 07 Oct 2021

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Programme

Although the programme has not yet been released, we are able to confirm that the conference should begin no earlier than 14:00 with opening comments on 04th October 2021. The conference will conclude no later than 12:30 on 07th October 2021.


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04 Oct 2021 - 07 Oct 2021

Lisbon, Portugal

Prices

Ticket Type Early Bird Full Price
Single
Choose this option if you will be attending the conference alone, or if you will bring accompanying guests that will not attend the meeting.
€1440 €1540
Shared
Choose this option if you wish to share with a colleague who is also attending the conference, or if you wish to be paired with another attendee of the same sex.
€1440 €1540
Student
Choose this option if you are a student. Please note all students will be paired with another attendee of the same sex if a room sharer is not specified. If you wish to have your own room, please register under the Single option.
€1226 €1276
Additional Person
This is the cost for an additional adult or child to join you in the same room, for the entire conference period. Accompanying persons are not permitted access to the conference. If you wish to extend your stay, please see our 'Extra night' prices.

Adult

€632

Child

€426

Extra nights
Prices are per person.

Adult

€168

Child

€41


All registration fees include 3 nights accommodation and meals during the conference period. Exact inclusions are detailed below.

What's Included in our Registration Fees?

Our registration fees are inclusive of the following during the conference period only:

- Conference registration 
- 3 Nights’ fixed accommodation (04, 05, 06 Oct 2021) on a single basis for academics and industry, on a shared basis for students
- Buffet breakfast in the Manjapão restaurant
- Buffet lunch in the Manjapão restaurant, with soft drinks beer and wine
- Buffet dinner in the Manjapão restaurant, with soft drinks, beer and wine
- Private outdoor Gala Dinner, with a selection of soft drinks, beer and wine
- Complimentary WIFI in both conference rooms and your guest room

What's Included in our Accompanying Adult Fees?

Our accompanying adult fees are inclusive of the following during the conference period only:

- 3 Nights’ fixed accommodation (04, 05, 06 Oct 2021) on a shared basis with a conference participant 
- Buffet breakfast in the Manjapão restaurant
- Buffet lunch in the Manjapão restaurant, with soft drinks beer and wine
- Buffet dinner in the Manjapão restaurant, with soft drinks, beer and wine
- Private outdoor Gala Dinner, with soft drinks, beer and wine
- Complimentary WIFI in your guest room

Important Notes: 
- Accompanying persons are not permitted access to the conference
- Meals are only available during the times listed in the conference programme

What's Included in our Accompanying Child Fees?

Our accompanying child fees are inclusive of the following during the conference period only:

- 3 Nights’ fixed accommodation (04, 05, 06 Oct 2021) on a shared basis with parents
- Buffet breakfast in the Manjapão restaurant
- Buffet lunch in the Manjapão restaurant with soft drinks
- Buffet dinner in the Manjapão restaurant with soft drinks
- Complimentary WIFI in your guest room
- A cot (0-3 years old) or roll out bed (4-17 years old)

Important Notes: Accompanying child fees are applicable for children aged 12-17 years. Children aged 0-3 years stay free of charge and children aged 4-11 years will be charged a rate of €151.00, inclusive of the above package. If your child is aged 0-11 years, please contact us so we can adjust the invoices relating to your child/children. Please kindly ensure your child / children are supervised at all times during conference and related events. Childcare services are available at the hotel, please contact Jack Peters for further information.

What's Included in our Extra Night Fees?

- 1 night’s accommodation for 1 person
- Buffet breakfast in the Manjapão restaurant
- Complimentary WIFI in your guest room

Important Note: Accompanying child extra night fees are applicable for children aged 12-17 years on a shared basis with parents. Children aged 0-11 years stay free of charge, inclusive of the above package, on a shared basis with parents. If your child is aged 0-11 years, please contact us so we can adjust the invoices relating to your child/children.

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Grants

3rd Chromosomal Instability as a Driver of Human Disease Conference

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Lisbon, Portugal

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Lisbon, Portugal

LinkedIn forum

The DNA Research Network is an excellent platform to connect with fellow attendees and likeminded researchers prior to the conference. 

The Linkedin Group is designed to bring together the global community of researchers and scientists interested in the study of DNA. Relevant specialties are wide-ranging, reflecting the importance of DNA Research in many aspects of health and disease, including; DNA Repair, DNA Replication, DNA Damage, Cancer, Chromosomal Instability, RNA and Nucleic Acids. The group is open to all and is intended as a networking forum for past, present and future participants of Fusion Conferences as well as those interested in the related topics.

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04 Oct 2021 - 07 Oct 2021

Lisbon, Portugal

Venue

Dolce CampoReal Lisboa

Located in Torres Vedras, just a 30-minute drive from Lisbon, Dolce CampoReal Lisboa offers unique tranquillity, as a result of its idyllic environment. With stunning views over the golf course, vineyards and the extraordinary landscape of Socorro and Archeira Mountains, this is an idylic environment to host a conference.

The hotel has three restaurants to provide a variety of gastronomic choices, and two bars including one located beside the outdoor pool.

Hotel Facilities

Complimentary Wi-Fi in guest rooms and throughout hotel and conference areas
Indoor heated swimming pool
Outdoor swimming pool with Jacuzzi
Spa
Gym
Golf course
2 Tennis courts

Venue Rating

Currency

Euro (EUR)

Address

R. do Campo (Campo Real ) 2565-770 Portugal

Nearest Airport

Lisbon Portela Airport

Location

The Dolce CampoReal Lisboa is nestled between the vineyards and the extraordinary landscape of the Socorro and Archeira Mountains.

Lisbon is only a short 30-minute drive away. The Portuguese capital is constantly recognised as one of the greatest cities in the world, a claim confirmed by the “Lonely Planet Guides", who named Lisbon one of the world’s top 10 cities. Lisbon in one of the world’s oldest cities, predating the likes of London, Rome and Paris by hundreds of years. Hillsides covered in tumbledown houses and a mix of baroque and neoclassical buildings, including cathedrals and palaces, make up Lisbon’s skyline. The city is a combination of old and new, with beautiful modern buildings constructed near renovated historical landmarks and ruins.

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Transportation

Dolce CampoReal Lisboa, Torres Vedras is approximately a 30-minute journey from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)

Taxis

Taxis are available outside the airport, but we would strongly recommend you pre-book your airport transfer with one of the many private transfer companies that are available. The Dolce CampoReal Lisboa is located outside of the city zone and a pre-booked transfer will be a cheaper option than a taxi taken from the airport taxi rank.

Uber also operate in and around Lisbon and there are other Portuguese taxi-hailing apps such as MyTaxi, TaxisLisboa and Coop Taxis, all offering reasonable rates.

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Local Activities

There are various on-site activities available. These include:

- Indoor and 2 outdoor swimming pools
- Fitness centre, available 24h
- Tennis courts
- Donald Steel designed Golf Course – 18 holes Par 72
- Miguel Athayde Equestrian Centre 
- Mandalay Wellness & Spa with 7 treatment rooms
- Kids Club – The hotel will provide details of daily activities for children
- Center “Clube Aventura” for outdoor activities such as Giant Balls, Aquaball, Stand Up Paddle, Archery, Slackline, Water Slide   

**Please note, there may be a charge to participate in some of the above activities.

Should you have time to venture off-site, the Oeste Region and Torres Vedras have a distinctive cultural heritage, rich history, 20 km of coastal area, and a commitment to environmental awareness, accessibility and biodiversity. Below are a few suggestions:

- Monastery of Alcobaça, a UNESCO World Heritage site
- Historical route of the lines of Torres Vedras
- Day trip to Óbidos
- Royal Palace and Convent of Mafra
- Tapada Nacional de Mafra
- Mountain biking along the Santa Cruz to Torres Vedras Loop
- Birdwatching at the Tajus Estuary Nature Reserve
- Jeep tours in and around Torres Verdras

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04 Oct 2021 - 07 Oct 2021

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Group Activities

To be announced. 

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Childcare

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04 Oct 2021 - 07 Oct 2021

Lisbon, Portugal

Oral Presenters

We have several oral opportunities available at this meeting. To be considered for a talk, please register for the conference and upload your abstract when prompted to do so. You will be able to monitor the status of your abstract through your Fusion account and you will also receive an email if you are successful or unsuccessful.

Please use the abstract template provided (see below) and ensure your abstract is no longer than one page in length.

If you are accepted for a talk, we recommend you check our website regularly as the conference approaches. Regular programme updates will be released under the ‘Programme’ tab on the conference website.

Your Presentation

On the day of your presentation please make yourself known to our AV technician who will be present in the conference room. We advise running through your presentation at least 30minutes prior to your session commencing to ensure your slides and any videos or animations appear as expected. We prefer our speakers to run their presentation from the master PC or Mac, however, if you prefer to use your own laptop then please notify us prior to the session. A HDMI or VGA cable is usually available on the podium.

Our AV technician will apply your microphone and provide a combined slide advancer and laser pointer.

We ask all speakers to adhere to their time slots and respect their fellow presenters. A visual traffic light aide will be available to warn presenters as their time decreases.

Please make sure your presentation adheres to the following guidelines.

Aspect Ratio: On Screen Show (16:9)
File Type: Please save your presentation in PPT, PPTS or Keynote format.

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04 Oct 2021 - 07 Oct 2021

Lisbon, Portugal

Posters

We have several poster opportunities available at this meeting. To be considered for a poster presentation, please register for the conference and upload your abstract when prompted to do so. You will be able to monitor the status of your abstract through your Fusion account and you will also receive an email if you are successful or unsuccessful.

Please use the abstract template provided (see below) and ensure your abstract is no longer than one page in length.

Our poster boards can accommodate a maximum poster size of A0 (1189H x 841W mm), portrait in orientation. Posters exceeding this size may not fit on the poster boards provided and therefore we may be unable to display your poster, so please kindly keep to these measurements.

Displaying & Presenting Your Poster

Please bring your poster to registration and hand this to a member of the Fusion team. They will advise of your poster number and display your poster for you. 

Your poster will remain on display for the duration of the conference, allowing presenters to take advantage of the refreshment breaks and free time for valuable networking opportunities, in addition to the official poster session.

Please check the programme and note the date and time of the poster session(s). Your poster will be judged during the poster session and prizes will be awarded at the Gala Dinner.

Posters will be taken down by the Fusion team and will be ready for collection at the Fusion desk on the final day of the conference.

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