Epigenetics and Stem Cells 2012 - United Kingdom

This exciting 2 day conference will bridge epigenetic mechanisms and stem cell biology. The aim is to bring together researchers of both fields with a focus on the role of epigenetic mechanisms in cellular differentiation and adult stem cell systems.
Topics
. DNA methylation and demethylation in stem cells
. Polycomb complexes in tissue stem cell differentiation
. Establishment of chromatin marks in development
. Epigenetics and cell proliferation
. Noncoding RNAs as epigenetic regulators

Abstracts for oral and poster presentations which fit the conference theme are invited.

Keynote Speaker
Elaine Fuchs (Rockefeller University, US)

Invited speakers
• Salvador Aznar-Benitah (Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG), Spain)
• Menno Creyghton (Hubrecht Institute, Netherlands)
• Luciano Di Croce (Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG), Spain)
• Amanda Fisher (Imperial College London, UK)
• Mitchell Guttman (MIT, US)
• Myriam Hemberger (Babraham Institute, UK)
• Chris Ponting (University of Oxford)
• Anjana Rao (La Jolla Institute, US)
• Wolf Reik (Babraham Institute, UK)
• Dirk Schübeler (Friedrich Miescher Institute, Switzerland)
• Michael Weber (University of Strasbourg, France)
• Guoliang Xu (Shanghai Institute for Biological Sciences, China)

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Conference on Stem Cells and Metabolism 2012

This Abcam sponsored meeting seeks to bring together researchers working in the fields of stem cells and metabolism for a 2 day intensive meeting to highlight the ways in which these two fields are rapidly converging.  The meeting will be organized into sessions that will cover basic metabolic processes, fundamental aspects of stem cell biology, as well as aging and diseases of aging.  The aim of the meeting is to engender discussions on how metabolic changes within stem cells can influence maintenance, proliferation, survival and the onset of differentiation, as well as how metabolic pathways can alter local and systemic environments, which ultimately impact stem cell behavior and tissue homeostasis.

With this meeting we will build a bridge between stem cell biology and metabolism - two key pillars of modern biology.

Our aims:

• Encourage numerous discussions in a relaxed atmosphere. In particular, to initiate discussions about metabolism as a regulator of stem cells and tissue homeostasis.
• Provide a unique opportunity for students and post-docs to participate and present their own data
• Inspire new collaborations and investigations within a new field of research

November 5, 2012

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9th Stem Cell Research & Therapeutics Conference - USA

We welcome you to GTC's 9th Stem Cell Research & Therapeutics Conference, taking place on October 24-26, 2012 in Philadelphia, PA. This forum presents information regarding cutting-edge developments in all areas of stem cell research including the biology, medicine, applications and regulations of stem cells. Recent developments in pre-clinical and clinical trials of stem cell therapy, regenerative medicine and tissue engineering, cancer stem cells, stem cell reprogramming, and regulatory policies regarding stem cell research will be addressed.

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World iPS Cell Summit - USA

PS cells are completely changing the way we study disease and develop drugs. But understanding how to use this technology is critical.

The rapid progress in our understanding of iPS cell technology has been remarkable. But the next step is using iPS cells to meet research, therapeutic and commercial objectives.

So how are you keeping up to date with the latest advances? How are other drug developers generating and using iPS cells? What about applications in research?

In our research you told us that there is no other commercial event specifically designed to help the field drive forward the practical utility of iPS cells. Until now.

For the first time, the World iPS Cell Summit delivers 19 leading industry and academic speakers who will help you tackle the key issues in translating innovative iPS cell research into drug and therapeutic development. Arm yourself with the tools you need to advance your iPS cell reprogramming, differentiation, disease modeling and drug development approaches.

What's covered on the agenda?

- Pfizer, NIH, Roche, Novartis, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and Takeda will discuss how they are successfully integrating iPS cells into drug discovery to improve drug screening and safety/toxicology assessments

- Explore how Tottori University is using human artificial chromosomes as new gene delivery vectors for iPS cell formation and learn from MSKCC about how you can generate safe iPS cells with efficient reprogramming techniques

- Pfizer, Novartis and AVEO Pharmaceuticals will compare the use of iPSCs and ESCs and discuss how stem cells are currently helping to establish reliable human models with better predictability

- Discover how iPS cells are being used to model diseases and obtain new insights into disease pathophysiology with The Whitehead Institute, McLean Hospital, Harvard University and Boston University School of Medicine

- Massachusetts General Hospital will outline how they are developing reproducible differentiation protocols and STEMCELL Technologies and University of California will discuss how you can control stem cell fate to generate specific cell lineages

- Understand how derivation and culture conditions can impact the number of genetic and epigenetic aberrations among hiPS cell lines and examine different approaches to suppress this variability with University of California and NIMH Stem Cell Resource, RUCDR

For more information, including the full speaker line up and final agenda, please visit: www.ipscell-summit.com

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Conference on Epigenetics and Stem Cells 2012 - United Kingdom

This exciting 2 day conference will bridge epigenetic mechanisms and stem cell biology. The aim is to bring together researchers of both fields with a focus on the role of epigenetic mechanisms in cellular differentiation and adult stem cell systems.
Topics
. DNA methylation and demethylation in stem cells
. Polycomb complexes in tissue stem cell differentiation
. Establishment of chromatin marks in development
. Epigenetics and cell proliferation
. Noncoding RNAs as epigenetic regulators

Abstracts for oral and poster presentations which fit the conference theme are invited.

Keynote Speaker
Elaine Fuchs (Rockefeller University, US)

Invited speakers
• Salvador Aznar-Benitah (Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG), Spain)
• Menno Creyghton (Hubrecht Institute, Netherlands)
• Luciano Di Croce (Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG), Spain)
• Amanda Fisher (Imperial College London, UK)
• Mitchell Guttman (MIT, US)
• Myriam Hemberger (Babraham Institute, UK)
• Chris Ponting (University of Oxford)
• Anjana Rao (La Jolla Institute, US)
• Wolf Reik (Babraham Institute, UK)
• Dirk Schübeler (Friedrich Miescher Institute, Switzerland)
• Michael Weber (University of Strasbourg, France)
• Guoliang Xu (Shanghai Institute for Biological Sciences, China)

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USA 2012: Lab-on-a-Chip World Congress and Exhibition

This conference will discuss;
* Point-of-Care Diagnostics,
* Single Cell Analysis,
* Microfabrication/Engineering,
* Life Science Applications.

The conference will be co-located with Microarray World Congress, Molecular Diagnostics World Congress and Single Cell Analysis Summit. Registered delegates will have access to all four meetings ensuring a very cost-effective trip.

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 This conference will discuss;
* Microarrays and Chips for Single Cell Analysis, * Label-Free Routes to Single Cell Analysis, * RT-qPCR in Single Cell Analysis,
* Single Cell Analysis in Genetic Disorders * Microfluidics and Single Cell Analysis
* Single Cell Analysis in Signalling.

The conference will be co-located with Microarray World Congress, Lab-on-a-Chip World Congress and Molecular Diagnostics World Congress. Registered delegates will have access to all four meetings ensuring a very cost-effective trip.

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EMBL Conference: Stem Cells in Cancer and Regenerative Medicine

Why You Should Attend

• Summary
  This conference will describe the role of stem cells in normal and diseased physiology, as well as the ways in which stem cells can be used for curative ends. The overall aim is to integrate basic, translational and clinical aspects of stem cell research into a single framework.

• Aims of event
  The goal is to give participants an overview of the model systems, and of the scientific and logistical framework involved in gaining and exploiting basic knowlege of stem cell biology in cancer research and regenerative medicine settings.

• Topics
  • Pluripotency
  • Tissue stem cells
  • Stem cell specification and transdifferentiation
  • Niche, signaling and metabolism
  • Cancer stem cells
  • Tissue repair and regeneration
  • Disease modeling and drug discovery
  
  
  

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Meeting on Origins of Tissue Stem Cells, Edinburgh UK 2012

Determining the origin of tissue stem/progenitor cells is key to our understanding of developmental biology. This meeting will focus on how and when self-renewing tissue stem cells arise during embryonic development. We will discuss common features between different stem cell lineages, and examine how modelling can inform in vivo studies. Join us in Edinburgh to learn more, exchange ideas and accelerate discoveries with leading scientists in this field.

Presentation opportunities!Talk and poster slots are available. Submit your abstract for the chance to present to leading scientists.

• Oral abstract deadine: March 23, 2012
• Poster abstract deadine: April 23, 2012

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Driving Stem Cell Research Towards Therapy - Symposium 2012 UK

2012 is an historic year for the MRC Centre for Regenerative Medicine as we celebrate the official opening of the new Scottish Centre for Regenerative Medicine Building and the culmination of the remarkable scientific career of Professor Sir Ian Wilmut OBE FRS. To mark these two important events we are holding an International Scientific Symposium in Edinburgh on May the 21st and 22nd 2012.

The symposium entitled “Driving Stem Cell research Towards Therapy” will bring together an outstanding list of international experts in stem cell biology and regenerative medicine. The 2 day meeting includes a special session to specifically honour Sir Ian’s contribution with keynote presentations from fellow reprogramming pioneers Shinya Yamanaka and Sir John Gurdon.

The meeting will be held in the John McIntyre Conference Centre with discounted en-suite on-site accommodation available and within easy reach of the City Centre and transport links.

To register please visit US

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Workshop on Basics of Cell Culture and Stem Cell Techniques - India 2012

DBT-MSUB-ILSPARE Sponsored Workshop on
Basics of Cell Culture and Stem Cell Techniques
28th Feb-03rd March, 2012
Organized by
The M.S. University of Baroda,Vadodara,
Gujarat-390002

 

The Program : Stem cell research is one of the most fascinating areas of contemporary biology. Given their unique regenerative abilities, stem cells offer new potentials for treating diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and neurodegenerative disorders. Cell culture techniques are prerequisite for research in the field of stem Cell Biology. The 5-Day workshop provides a solid basis for the understanding of the mammalian cell culture and stem cell techniques using high end techniques like FACS and Confocal Microscopy.
Eligibility criteria : Preference will be given to young faculty and researchers either working in the field of cell culture or interested in pursuing a future carrier in area of cell/stem Cell Biology.
Registration fees :

• For MSU Student: 3000 INR
• Other than MSU: 5000 INR

Registration fee should be paid by demand draft drawn in favor of Coordinator DBT-MSUB-ILSPARE , Payable at Vadodara *Mail registration forms to - gitika7@rediffmail.com
Venue :
Department of Biochemistry
Faculty of Science
The M.S. University of Baroda.Vadodara,
Gujarat-390002
Contact :
Prof. Sarita Gupta
Coordinator
DBT-MSUB-ILSPARE
Email: saritagupta9@yahoo.com
Deadline : 20.02.12
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National Level student Technical Symposium - AP India 2012

ALFA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, ALLAGADDA,KURNOOL DIST, AP 

DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY

NATIONAL LEVEL STUDENT TECHNICAL SYMPOSIUM
ALFAQUEST-2012
MARCH 10th 2012
TOPICS:

RECENT PURIFICATION TECHNIQUES

STEM CELL THEORY

BIO-PROCESS ENGINEERING

INDUSTRIAL BIOTECHNOLOGY

GENETIC ENGINEERING

HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT

R.SRINU VENKAT RAO

Email: rapurisvr@gmail.com

mobile:9848517595

IMPORTANT DATES

Last Date of abstract :3-3-2012

Intimation Of Selected Papers:5-3-2012

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS: MAX 2 AUTHORS PER PAPER

REGISTRATION

100/-PER PARTICIPANT

Accommodation  will be provided for separate boys and girls hostel

FACULTY COORDINATOR

E.V.NAGENDRA REDDY &

G.NAGASEKHAR

Asst Professor

Dept of Biotechnology

mobile:9666681668

STUDENT COORDINATOR

REDDY PRASAD REDDY.T

MOBILE:9160489140

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UK 2012 - Stem Cells Bioprocessing Europe Conference and Exhibition SCBPE

Welcome to our Stem Cells & Bioprocessing Europe conference and exhibition. This year's event will be held in London.

The four conference tracks at this event include Biotherapeutics, Single Use Technologies, Stem Cells and Cell Culture. Registered delegates will have access to all four meetings ensuring a very cost-effective trip.

The four topics that will be discussed at this
event are;
* Biotherapeutics,
* Single Use Technologies,
* Stem Cells,
* Cell Culture.

Registered delegates will have access to all four meetings ensuring a very cost-effective trip.
June 27, 2012 to June 28, 2012
For more information on each topic click here

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