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Synopsis
Epigenetics is a field that impinges on many biological processes since it encompasses fundamental mechanisms of gene regulation. In addition, this area is currently exploited for drug development, particularly against cancer, since epigenetics regulators are miss-regulated in this disease. The Epigenetic Pathways and Human Disease Conference will bring together all these themes. It will provide a comprehensive backdrop to the basic principles behind Epigenetics and cross-reference to their relevance to disease. There will be sessions on Chromatin, RNA and DNA regulatory pathways and a separate session on recent developments in drug discovery from Pharma.
Key Sessions
- Chromatin regulatory pathways
- RNA modification pathways
- DNA modification pathways
- Drug discovery
Student Offer
Take advantage of this fantastic opportunity for students! Register an academic at the earlybird rate and bring a student for only €906. Unfortunately, Postdocs are not eligible for this offer. Both registration packages include; accommodation for the 30th April, 1st & 2nd May 2020 (on a shared basis for students) and a food and beverage package for the conference period. Academic registrations must be completed by 13th February 2020. Once registered, please contact Emily Meen to obtain a special registration link for your student.
Confirmed Invited Speakers
Karen Adelman (Harvard Medical School)
ENHANCER ACTIVITY IN DEVELOPMENT AND DISEASE
Salvador Aznar-Benitah (IRB Barcelona)
EPIGENETIC INFLUENCE OF OUR (FATTY) DIET ON METASTATIC-INITIATING CELLS
Shelley Berger (University of Pennsylvania)
Ho Man Chan (Foghorn Therapeutics)
Yael David (Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center)
NON-ENZYMATIC MODIFICATIONS ON HISTONES DRIVE CHANGES IN CHROMATIN STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION
Luciano Di Croce (Centre for Genomic Regulation)
Francois Fuks (University of Brussels)
TRANSCRIPTOME-WIDE DISTRIBUTION AND FUNCTION OF RNA MODIFICATIONS
Michaela Frye (German Cancer Research Center)
Richard Gregory (Boston Children's Hospital)
ROLE OF RNA METHYLATION IN GENE REGULATION AND CANCER
Andreas Ladurner (LMU Munich)
Matthew Lyst (University of Edinburgh)
Eric Miska (University of Cambridge)
Rab Prinjha (GSK)
DRUGGING TRANSCRIPTION: PROGRESS AND POTENTIAL FOR TREATING HUMAN DISEASES
Oliver Rausch (STORM Therapeutics)
Wolf Reik (Babraham Institute)
EPIGENETIC REGULATION OF CELL FATE IN EARLY MAMMALIAN DEVELOPMENT
Danny Reinberg (NYU Langone School of Medicine)
POLYCOMB, INHERITANCE AND DISEASE
Ramin Shiekhattar (University of Miami)
REGULATION OF THE CODING AND NONCODING GENOME BY INTEGRATOR
Ali Shilatifard (Northwestern University)
PRINCIPLES OF EPIGENETICS AND CHROMATIN IN DEVELOPMENT AND HUMAN DISEASE
Confirmed Speakers
Chairs
Programme
Although the programme has not yet been released, we are able to confirm that the first session begins at 9am on 1st May 2020. Registration and a welcome reception will be available between 6pm - 9pm on 30th April. The conference will conclude no later than 12pm on 3rd May 2020.
Supported by
Venue & Location
Avra Imperial
The Avra Imperial Hotel is situated on the picturesque bay of Kolymbari, 23km west of Chania, in Crete. Located next to the beautiful beach of Kolymbari, awarded with the EU Blue Flag, set amongst 65,000m² of fragrant lush gardens and surrounded by crystal clear turquoise waters of the Cretan sea with stunning views over the semi-mountainous peninsula, this makes for a wonderful setting for this conference.
With top class facilities including impressive swimming pools, five excellent restaurants and four vibrant bars, sports & leisure facilities, crèche & children’s club, shops, plus a rejuvenating and uniquely designed spa, there is plenty to occupy your free time whether you choose to relax and stay within the hotel or decide to venture further afield and see what Crete has to offer.
The themed Gala Night takes place on the third evening of the conference with a mouth-watering feast of local cuisine, a bar and amazing local entertainment. We welcome all delegates and their accompanying persons to the Gala Night – a truly fun filled night not to be missed!
Hotel facilities include:
- Complimentary Wi-Fi in guest rooms and throughout hotel and conference areas
- 3 outdoor pools for adults & 2 children’s pools
- 2 buffet restaurants & 3 à-la-carte restaurants
- 4 vibrant bars
- Wellness & Fitness Center with heated indoor pool
- Open-air amphitheater
- 2 tennis courts
- Beauty & Hair Salon
General Information
Venue Rating
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Address
Kolymbari 73006 Chania Crete Greece.
Nearest Airport
Chania International Airport
Location
Situated 23km west of Chania, Avra Imperial Hotel is positioned in the village of Kolymbari (or Kolimbari, Kolymvari), a true Cretan seaside village, surrounded by olive goves, located on the corner formed between the northern coastline of western Crete and the Rodopos peninsula stretching towards north. The waterfront and the jetty of the new harbor, that encloses the oldest small harbor with fishing boats, is ideal for a stroll in the afternoon, overlooking the blue of the sea, on one side, and on the other, the hills and the mountains of Rodopos peninsula, rising behind the house roofs.
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Conference Manager
Emily Meen
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