Events & Training for August 2013

Epigenetics: Mechanisms and Implications

04 August 2013 - 09 August 2013

The field of epigenetics covers the diverse processes through which non-genetic information, encoded outside DNA nucleotide sequence, is regulated and transmitted through cell divisions, and, in some cases, vertically across generations. Since the first meeting in 1995, the Epigenetics GRC has been an important forum for sharing new results and fostering the development of this rapidly advancing field. Throughout its sixteen-year history, this conference series has focused on the molecular mechanisms that underlie epigenetic phenomena in a broad range of eukaryotes. The 2013 Epigenetics conference will continue this emphasis on underlying mechanisms, including RNA-directed chromatin modification, DNA modification dynamics, RNA inheritance, three-dimensional nuclear organization, and prions. In addition, selected sessions will explore active subtopics, such as epigenomics, transgenerational inheritance, and the intersection of epigenetics and the environment. The conference will bring together leaders from a variety of disciplines working on diverse experimental platforms. Space in each session will be reserved for presentations to be selected from submitted abstracts, and will include talks from both younger scientists and established researchers with new, exciting findings. Poster presentations are invited from all participants.

Bryant University, Smithfield, RI, USA

http://www.grc.org/programs.aspx?year=2013&program=epigen

14th European Meeting on Complement in Human Disease

17 August 2013 - 21 August 2013

Auditorium University Jena, Fürstengraben 1, 00743 Jena, Germany

http://www.emchd2013.org/

12th International Symposium on Biomineralization

27 August 2013 - 30 August 2013

The BIOMIN’12 international symposium aims at bringing together scientists from different backgrounds all interested in understanding the principles of biomineralization and demineralization. Discovery of these natural principles leads to direct, practical applications in biological materials science, biomedicine, and technology. Scientific topics shall include the following: evolutionary aspects of biomineralization, molecular and genetic regulation of Calcification and Silicification from bacteria to vertebrates, pathological biomineralization and biomineral formation under extreme environmental conditions, and modern analytical methods and biomimetics.

TU Bergakademie Freiberg, Alte Mensa, Petersstraße 5, 09599 Freiberg, Germany

http://www.biomin2013.de/