The American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy (ASGCT) is the primary membership organization for scientists, physicians, professionals, and patient advocates involved in gene and cell therapy.

Targeted genome editing technologies are being leveraged across many sectors including in the development of novel therapeutics.

The 2019 meeting will address DNA sequence variation and its role in molecular evolution, population genetics and complex diseases, comparative genomics, large-scale studies of gene and protein expression, and genomic approaches to ecological systems. Both technologies and applications will be emphasized. In addition there will be a special session on the ethical, legal and social implications (ELSI) of genome research.

Genome engineering has hit the streets. The plethora of new editing tools is propelling the field into the next genomic revolution. What are the new technologies? What will we make with them? How are the innovations impacting society and our individual lives? The Genome Writers Guild's annual conference highlights the fast pace of genomic engineering. Topics at the conference focus on recent research, tangible skills for the laboratory, and the challenges of social responsibility we all share.

The Symposium will include nine oral sessions and two poster sessions providing a current synthesis of the enormous progress in our understanding of the way RNA controls and regulates processes in the cell and organism, and how these mechanisms when aberrant may contribute to the progression of disease.

Since its inception in 2008, the annual CRISPR meeting has provided an international forum for scientists interested in all aspects of CRISPR-Cas systems, ranging from fundamental biology to biotechnological development, genome editing, and beyond. The primary goal of this meeting is to present state of the art novel research and global trends in CRISPR biology. CRISPR 2019 will continue the tradition of this unique scientific gathering, and will cover all aspects of CRISPR biology ranging from adaptation to interference, anti-CRISPR mechanisms, microbial tracking, and genome editing.

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This event highlights advances in current and emerging “hot” targets and technologies, as well as target validation strategies for the discovery and development of novel therapeutic agents, ranging from biologics to small molecules.

This symposium will particularly focus on translation medicine, and will be featuring speakers talking about gene editing, including those from Editas, Crispr Tx, Intellia and researchers from universities.

The main purpose of the International Mammalian Genome Society is to promote and stimulate research in mammalian genetics from sequencing to functional genomics, mutagenesis and mutant analysis, and to represent the concerns of its members in their professional activities. The company's activities have grown with the growing awareness of the important and unique role of rodent species in biomedical research and current genetics.

Conversations on Science, Society & the Future of Gene Editing CRISPRcon creates a unique forum in which a broad selection of diverse voices come together to discuss the future of CRISPR and related gene editing technologies across a variety of applications in agriculture, health, conservation and more.

The specific goal for this meeting is to foster fruitful and creative interactions between researchers interested in applying these systems to genome engineering and related advances in a wide variety of organisms, together with scientists studying the basic biology of CRISPR-Cas and related bacterial defense systems.

ESGCT organises an Annual Congress, which brings together scientists working in the fields of gene and cell therapy from throughout Europe and beyond. The Congress is a platform for highlighting the latest research and techniques through the scientific sessions, which include keynote lectures, invited speakers, selected speakers, poster sessions and exhibitions.

This year's North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference (NACFC) will feature a wide variety of session formats.

The Liver Meeting® is the annual must-attend event bringing together 9,500 attendees from around the world to exchange the latest research, discuss new developments in treatment outcomes, and network with other experts in the field.

The Gliwice Scientific Meeting is an annual event of international scope organized jointly by the Center of Oncology in Gliwice, Poland, together with the Silesian University of Technology. The Meetings are held under the auspices of the Association for the Support of Cancer Research, a local non-profit organization seeking progress in anticancer research.

The meeting will provide an invaluable educational experience and the opportunity to review thousands of scientific abstracts highlighting updates in the hottest topics in hematology. Network with top minds in the field and a global community of more than 25,000 hematology professionals from every subspecialty.

The annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference is the largest and most informative healthcare investment symposium in the industry, bringing together industry leaders, emerging fast-growth companies, innovative technology creators, and members of the investment community.

The Annual Conference of the IETS has emerged as the preeminent meeting in animal biotechnology, covering a broad area from embryo production and transfer techniques to cloning and transgenesis.

Genome editing is already transforming biological science and promises to do the same for human medicine. Technological capabilities are advancing rapidly and there are expected to be more than 30 genome editing therapies in clinical development by 2020. It is therefore important that practitioners in both academia and industry have the opportunity to learn about the latest improvements and applications.

TAGC is a unique conference organized by the Genetics Society of America that fosters collaboration by alternating community-specific sessions with cross-community thematic sessions. After the in-person version of the meeting was canceled, we recreated TAGC Online as a virtual meeting that allows you to share your research and stay connected without leaving your home.

The International Mammalian Genome Society exists primarily to foster and stimulate research in mammalian genetics from sequencing and functional genomics to mutagenesis and mutant analysis, and to represent the concerns of its members in their professional activities. The activities of the society have expanded with the growing realization of the important and unique role of rodent species in current biomedical and genetic research.

The 2020 meeting will address DNA sequence variation and its role in molecular evolution, population genetics and complex diseases, comparative genomics, large-scale studies of gene and protein expression, and genomic approaches to ecological systems. Both technologies and applications will be emphasized. There will be a special session on the ethical, legal and social implications (ELSI) of genome research.

The fourth meeting on Regulatory & Non-Coding RNAs is going fully virtual and will now likely commence with a 10am morning session (US Eastern Time) on Tuesday, May 12 and the meeting will end with an afternoon session (Eastern Time)on Friday, May 15.

Join ASGCT in the heart of the biotech valley for the field's premier event, and take in the cutting edge of science with leaders from academia, medicine, industry, advocacy, and more.

Adenoviruses are associated with gastroenteritis, conjunctivitis, respiratory and urinary tract infections which in general have low clinical relevance. However, they can cause severe pathologies, even life-threatening, in immunosuppressed individuals. There is no efficient treatment for adenovirus infections approved so far. Adenoviruses can also produce serious disease in poultry and other domestic animals, resulting in economic losses. Remarkably, adenoviruses are also the most widely used vectors in the clinical gene therapy field.

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The Genome Writers Guild is a scientific organization of researchers, physicians, students, entrepreneurs, investors, government representatives, futurists, artists and the public. It is built on an understanding that genomic engineering comprises powerful technologies that have the potential to better humanity and the world humans inhabit.

The specific goal for this meeting is to foster fruitful and creative interactions between researchers interested in applying these systems to genome engineering and related advances in a wide variety of organisms, together with scientists studying the basic biology of CRISPR and related bacterial defense systems.

Discovery on Target (DOT) is the industry’s preeminent event on novel drug targets and technologies for drug discovery professionals. DOT highlights advances in current and emerging “hot” targets and technologies, as well as target validation strategies for the discovery and development of novel therapeutic agents, ranging from biologics to small molecules.

Bioproduction Summit brings together industry leaders and biotech experts to discuss most challenging issues, ranging from achieving high productivities to scalable platform processes.

This virtual conference will bring together leading experts in RNA editing and modifications, technology development, and medicine to present and discuss cutting edge research. We anticipate that participants of this conference will benefit from learning the cutting edge of the rapidly advancing field and help move the field forward by creating collaboration opportunities.

Fueled by the rapid advancements in both epigenetic research as well as translational gene editing and gene therapy, the EpiBio conferences were established in 2017 as a platform for synthetic biologists developing tools for epigenetic reprogramming.

The European Society of Gene and Cell Therapy (ESGCT) promotes basic and clinical research in gene therapy, cell therapy, and genetic vaccines by facilitating education, the exchange of information and technology and by serving as a professional adviser to stakeholder communities and regulatory bodies in Europe.

Burgeoning knowledge about the RNA world is opening up new opportunities to understand disease and develop therapeutic and diagnostic interventions. As RNA therapeutics continue to change the face of clinical practice, this conference explores progress in our understanding of the numerous roles of RNAs in cellular functions and diseases and efforts to translate advances in basic science into safer and more efficacious therapies, with a particular emphasis this year on clinical advances in cardiovascular and metabolic disease.

AASLD is the leading organization of scientists and health care professionals committed to preventing and curing liver disease. We foster research that leads to improved treatment options for millions of liver disease patients. We advance the science and practice of hepatology through educational conferences, training programs, professional publications, and partnerships with government agencies and sister societies.

CRISPR 2.0 is the industry-leading meeting dedicated to answering this question by showcasing only the latest and greatest innovations in CRISPR technology, from the potential of prime editing through to epigenome editing to treat chronic pain.

Attend the world’s most comprehensive hematology event of the year for an invaluable educational experience and the opportunity to review thousands of scientific abstracts highlighting updates in the hottest topics in hematology.

This conference will encompass themes of chromatin mechanisms, including DNA and RNA modifications, histone modifications, ATP-dependent nucleosome remodeling complexes, histone variants, chaperones and others, as they intersect with cell identity, cellular and transgenerational memory, with genome function, with nuclear structure, and with biological questions and disease implications.

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Rare Disease Day® (link is external) takes place worldwide, typically on or near the last day of February each year, to raise awareness among policymakers and the public about rare diseases and their impact on patients’ lives. Each year, NCATS and the NIH Clinical Center sponsor Rare Disease Day at NIH as part of this global observance. Rare Disease Day at NIH aims to raise awareness about rare diseases, the people they affect, and NIH research collaborations underway to address scientific challenges and to advance new treatments.

Over the last several years, new genome engineering tools have revolutionized the ability to interrogate biological systems, engineer innovative biotechnologies, and model and treat human disease. The genome engineering field continues to evolve at a frenzied pace, including both the development of new fundamental tools and their application to addressing societal needs. This Keystone Symposium will cover this spectrum of advances, including the most recent technological innovations in genome, epigenome, and transcriptome precision engineering.

The American Society of Human Genetics envisions a future where people everywhere realize the benefits of human genetics and genomics research. We work to advance human genetics and genomics in science, health, and society through excellence in research, education, and advocacy.

The 2021 ACMG Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting will present both research and clinical topics that promote the science and the practice of clinical genetics and genomics. Sessions will focus on the latest discoveries of the etiology and the pathogenesis of genetic disorders, the latest developments in genetic testing and screening, the laboratory’s role in the diagnosis of genetic disorders, the treatment of genetic disorders in children and adults, the delivery of genetic services, and more.

Presented by the Society for Biological Engineering (SBE), the CRISPR Tech 2020 conference will bring together academics and industry representatives to highlight the cutting edge of these developments and the most immediate technical and societal changes.

A large number of long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) with a surprisingly wide-range of cell-type specific expression profiles are present in human transcriptomes. Emerging evidence points to their critical roles in human physiology and pathology and some are recognized as potential therapeutic targets. However, many seminal questions in regard to their mechanism of action remain largely unexplored.

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Usher 1F Collaborative is pleased to announce our scientific research conference, Therapeutic Strategies for Large Protein Coding Genes in Usher Syndrome.

International Conference on Genome Evolution aims to bring together leading academic scientists, researchers and research scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results on all aspects of Genome Evolution. It also provides a premier interdisciplinary platform for researchers, practitioners and educators to present and discuss the most recent innovations, trends, and concerns as well as practical challenges encountered and solutions adopted in the fields of Genome Evolution.

Adenoviruses are associated with gastroenteritis, conjunctivitis, respiratory and urinary tract infections which in general have low clinical relevance. However, they can cause severe pathologies, even life-threatening, in immunosuppressed individuals. There is no efficient treatment for adenovirus infections approved so far.

The 26th Annual Meeting of the RNA Society will be a Virtual Meeting, from May 25 to June 5, 2021.

Int'l Conference on Gene Editing and CRISPR Technologies (GECT 2021) will be held from May 29-31, 2021 in Guilin, China. GECT 2021 will cover issues on Biomedicine, Clinical Application of Gene Editing,CRISPR Systems and CRISPR Technologies,Effective Delivery for Genes in Vitro,Gene Knock In and Genomic Screening,Genome Engineering and DNA repair,Single Base Editing, etc. It dedicates to creating a stage for exchanging the latest research results and sharing the advanced research methods.

The description for this conference is being developed by the conference chairs. Please check back regularly for updates to this information.

The Paris CRISPR 2020 meeting has been cancelled. The CRISPR 2021 meeting will be organized virtually from June 1 to 10, 2021. Mark your calendar!

Currently, technological developments are offering the hope of new therapies for individuals with rare disease at a pace that has the potential for significantly challenging the existing infrastructure for efficient, effective, and equitable delivery.

This conference aims to provide an integrated discussion of the latest advances in research and therapeutic development for neurodegenerative diseases.

Remarkable developments in genome editing are revolutionizing medicine and agriculture as large animal genomes can, for the first time, be modified with sophistication and efficiency so far only achievable in the mouse. This technology allows for improvement in livestock production traits, agricultural animal health and welfare, and generation of more refined large animal models for biomedical applications. The summit will bring together reproductive biologists, geneticists, molecular biologists, animal model developers, preclinical and clinical researchers, and representatives of federal research and regulatory agencies.

Biotherapeutics, including protein and nucleic acid-based therapeutics, cell and gene [...]

This is the only international conference that focuses on Vitamin A. In a spirit of cross-disciplinary education, this meeting provides a "home base" for diverse scientists to review the latest concepts and information about retinoid biology and to assess new developments.

Currently, technological developments are offering the hope of new therapies for individuals with rare disease at a pace that has the potential for significantly challenging the existing infrastructure for efficient, effective, and equitable delivery.

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Currently, technological developments are offering the hope of new therapies for individuals with rare disease at a pace that has the potential for significantly challenging the existing infrastructure for efficient, effective, and equitable delivery.

The Gordon Research Seminar on Drug Metabolism is a unique forum for graduate students, post-docs, and other scientists with comparable levels of experience and education to present and exchange new data and cutting edge ideas.

The 50th Gordon Research Conference on Drug Metabolism will approach ADME (absorption, distribution, metabolism, elimination) science from a perspective that focuses on patients as unique individuals, in contrast to the more traditional "population" perspective, as a preparatory step to delivering precision therapeutics.

Due to the uncertainty of COVID we are planning for an entirely virtual meeting with the potential for a blended event. If possible, Thursday and Friday events will also be held both in-person at the Graduate Hotel [Minneapolis] and online.

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The chair is currently developing a description for this conference. This information will be available by September 30, 2020. Please check back for updates.

As is the tradition for this conference, we will strive to provide a gender balanced and an ethnically and geographically diverse meeting that allows investigators to present novel findings and new approaches while also providing a collegial opportunity for all participants to interact.

The chair is currently developing a description for this conference. This information will be available by October 7, 2020. Please check back for updates.

Nanoporous materials have a broad range of capabilities, which have enabled their use in many industrially relevant processes. The utility of each material is driven by understanding and controlling the order and disorder in the system through theoretical understanding, targeted synthesis, and material engineering. This meeting focuses on building relationships between young scientists engaged in the design, synthesis, characterization, and application of porous materials by providing an informal, collaborative environment renowned for facilitating open discussion of unpublished, cutting-edge research.

The field of epigenetics ranges from the phenomenological to detailed understanding of molecular mechanisms. This meeting focuses on diverse systems, approaches, and experimental innovations to discern the core principles of non-genetic mechanisms of inheritance. Topics will include the nature of epigenetic memory in the germ line and soma, across cell division, during development, in response to the environment, and in disease states. Diverse forms of epigenetic information will be considered.

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The specific goal for this meeting is to foster fruitful and creative interactions between researchers interested in applying these systems to genome engineering and related advances in a wide variety of organisms, together with scientists studying the basic biology of CRISPR and related bacterial defense systems.

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During this two day conference, the latest developments in the fields of Genome Engineering and Synthetic Biology will be presented by over 30 speakers from academia and industry. The world-renowned academics will showcase their latest research breakthroughs, while the technology developers in industry present their disruptive new technology platforms which drive the field forward.

This interactive virtual course will provide training in genome editing [...]

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This annual meeting brings together scientists, clinicians, and caregivers from around the world to discuss and share ideas on the latest advances in CF research, care, and drug development and to exchange ideas about ways to improve the health and quality of life for people with CF.

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ESGCT organises an Annual Congress, which brings together scientists working in the fields of gene and cell therapy from throughout Europe and beyond. The congress is typically held in October or November in a major European city

The field of genome engineering is progressing at warp speed, transforming the way scientists execute large-s

International Conference on Gene Expression Engineering and Expression Systems aims to bring together leading academic scientists, researchers and research scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results on all aspects of Gene Expression Engineering and Expression Systems.

International Conference on Organs-on-a-Chip Devices aims to bring together leading academic scientists, researchers and research scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results on all aspects of Organs-on-a-Chip Devices. It also provides a premier interdisciplinary platform for researchers, practitioners and educators to present and discuss the most recent innovations, trends, and concerns as well as practical challenges encountered and solutions adopted in the fields of Organs-on-a-Chip Devices

This annual meeting brings together scientists, clinicians, and caregivers from around the world to discuss and share ideas on the latest advances in CF research, care, and drug development and to exchange ideas about ways to improve the health and quality of life for people with CF.

EpiBio explores the basics and cutting-edge technologies and applications related to the epigenome. The conference brings together interdisciplinary expertise in the field — allying biology, chemistry, physics, data processing (bioinformatics), and engineering to foster the development of novel methodologies and tools to answer biological questions in epigenetics. You’ll gain an understanding of current advances and future prospects in epigenetic engineering.

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The Gliwice Scientific Meeting is an annual event of international scope organized jointly by the Center of Oncology in Gliwice, Poland, together with the Silesian University of Technology. The Meetings are held under the auspices of the Association for the Support of Cancer Research, a local non-profit organization seeking progress in anticancer research. The conference topics usually cover recent advances in molecular biology, biotechnology, genetics and bioinformatics that have an impact on cancer research, ranging from basic studies to clinical applications.

Helping hematologists conquer blood diseases worldwide

Join us at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia – or virtually – from December 11-14, 2021, to discover the newest advances in hematology. You won’t want to miss the world’s premier event in malignant and non-malignant hematology!

International Conference on Tissue Engineering in Biomedicine aims to bring together leading academic scientists, researchers and research scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results on all aspects of Tissue Engineering in Biomedicine.