Abstract Submission closes 11th December: Functional Genomics and Disease

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Committee... Location...  Speakers... Registration Info...  Symposia...   Abstract submission deadline closes on... 11th December 2009 Don't miss out - Submit your abstract here Join us and colleagues from all over the world in the city of Dresden situated in a beautiful valley on the River Elbe. INTRODUCTION Developments in functional genomics technologies together with the expanding concept of systems biology have led to exciting possibilities for the understanding of disease mechanisms. Following three highly successful conferences in Prague, Oslo and Innsbruck this conference will bring together world leaders in the field to discuss the challenges ahead and the technologies that will lead to novel solutions.   PLENARY SPEAKERS   Paul Flicek, Hinxton Kelly Frazer, San Diego Andy Futreal, Hinxton Henrik Kaessmann, Lausanne Manfred Kayser, Rotterdam Matthias Mann, Martinsried Gunter Meister, Martinsried Gertjan van Ommen, Leiden Leena Peltonen, Hinxton and Helsinki Wolf Reik, Cambridge Petra Schwille, Dresden Kai Simons, Dresden Marino Zerial, Dresden TRAVEL BURSARIES The organisers are pleased to announce that a number of ESF Travel Bursaries are available to postgraduate students and young postdoctoral scientists to attend the 4th Functional Genomics and Disease Conference, taking place in April 2010. These will cover travel costs and registration fees of up to €500 each and are offered on a competitive basis based on a submitted poster presentation.  Conditions:  Applicants must submit an abstract for poster presentation Applicants must be undertaking a postgraduate degree, or be within 4 years of receiving their PhD Applicants must also submit a brief CV and an estimate of travel costs to n.cosgrove@elsevier.com Applicants for bursaries will be informed of a decision via email by mid-January 2010. CALL FOR PAPERS Abstract submission deadline: 11th December 2009 Oral and Poster submissions are now invited on the topics below. Transcriptomics Proteomics Whole genome association studies Bioinformatics Systems biology Epigenetics Disease specific studies RNA world Sequencing & other high throughput technologies Other Submit your abstract online here. All accepted abstracts will be published in the journal New Biotechnology and prizes of €250 each will be awarded to the 4 best posters. REGISTRATION Registration Fees Early Bird Industry (For registrations received before 22 January 2010): €500 + VAT at 19% = €595.00 Standard industry: €600 + VAT at 19% = €714.00 Early Bird Author/Academic (For registrations received before 22 January 2010): €400 + vat at 19% = €476.00 Author / Academic: €500 + VAT at 19% = €595.00 Students: €150 + VAT at 19% = €178.50 **Student registration forms must be accompanied by a signed letter from your head of department attesting to student status. Conference Dinner: €50 + VAT at 19% = €59.50 Conference fee includes: Lunch on Thursday, Friday & Saturday Mid session refreshments Drinks reception (Wednesday evening) Poster session receptions (Thursday & Friday evening) Optional conference dinner: An optional conference party will be held on Friday 14th April. The venue has yet to be confirmed and more information regarding this event will be posted on the website shortly. Register your attendance here LOCATION The conference will take place at the Maritim Hotel and International Congress Centre situated on the banks of the River Elbe in Dresden, Germany. Dresden is one of Germany's most beautiful cities. Protected for centuries by mighty fortifications, the Saxon capital is testament to centuries of building and wealth with glorious architecture from the Renaissance, baroque and 19th century. In spite of vast destruction during the Second World War, the Old City part of Dresden has been rebuilt including the most famous symbol of reconstruction - the Dresden Frauenkirche Church with its magnificent baroque dome which dominates the city centre. Dresden is full of character with numerous shops, restaurants and major attractions well within walking distance. Dresden has excellent road and rail links to many European cities. Dresden Airport is located 9 km from the city centre with good rail links into the city.     SYMPOSIA Parallel symposia have been organised in collaboration with the European Commission, Directorate of Health by the following consortia: AffinityProteome, AtheroRemo, BBMRI, ELIXIR, ENFIN, HEROIC, LipidomicNet, LUPA, PROSPECTS, READNA, SIROCCO and SYBILLA. SYMPOSIUM SPEAKERS & CHAIRS Frank Buchholz, Dresden Falk Butter, Martinsried Mats Gullberg, Uppsala Ivo Gut, Evry Jon Hancock, Harwell Henning Hermjakob, Hinxton Andrew Heron, Oxford Thomas Höfer, Heidelberg Jörg Hoheisel, Heidelberg Nina Hubner, Martinsried Pascal Kahlem, Hinxton Jørgen Kjems, Aarhus Thomas Kolter, Bonn Reijo Laaksonen, Tampere Riitta Lahesmaa, Turku Anngus Lamond, Dundee Tosso Leeb, Bern Terho Lehtimäki, Tampere Anne-Sophie Lequarré, Liège Kerstin Lindblad Toh, Uppsala Emma Lundberg, Stockholm Andrew Lyall, Hinxton Matthias Mann, Martinsried Winfried März, Heidelberg Gunter Meister, Martinsried Andres Metspalu, Tartu Thomas Meyer, Berlin Eric Miska, Cambridge Mats Nilsson, Uppsala Christine Orengo, London Andreas Plϋckthun, Zurich Mogjiborahman Salek, Oxford Wolfgang Schamel, Frieburg Gerd Schmitz, Regensburg Francis Stewart, Dresden Mike Taussig, Cambridge Christian Wolfrum, Zurich     COMMITTEE Programme Committee Mike Taussig, UK Cheryl Smythe, UK Siv Andersson, Sweden Christiane Branlant, France Søren Brunak, Denmark Christoph Dehio, Switzerland Joachim Engels, Germany Evelyne Friederich, Luxembourg Michel Georges, Belgium Hana Kovarova, Czech Republic Andres Metspalu, Estonia Aarno Palotie, Finland Joanna Rytka, Poland Francis Stewart, Germany Kjetil Taskén, Norway Alfonso Valencia, Spain Christine van Broeckhoven, Belgium Gertjan van Ommen, Netherlands Isik Yulug, Turkey Rudolph Zechner, Austria Marino Zerial, Germany     Data Protection Notice: This e-mail has been sent to manojhind2001us1.stemcell@blogger.com from Elsevier Ltd., The Boulevard, Langford Lane, Kidlington, Oxford OX5 1GB, registered in England with registered number 1982084, using smartFOCUS DIGITAL's technology and platform. 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