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__________________________________________________________________________ European Biomarkers Summit, 4-5 September, 2007, Amsterdam, Netherlands Select Biosciences’ 2nd annual European Biomarkers Summit will be held in the colourful city of Amsterdam. We have assembled an excellent list of influential speakers, and will have many exhibitors from industry leaders taking part. http://www.selectbiosciences.com/conferences/EBS2007/index.aspx __________________________________________________________________________ INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATION FORUM IN HUMAN MOLECULAR GENETICS HUM-MOLGEN News Alert - April 19, 2007 - http://hum-molgen.org Genetic News by T.M. D'Souza, S. Chandler, T. Dalaya, R. Kimmel, K. Markey, J. Mill, La Merie S.L, R. Nemade, F.S. Zollmann http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen - Lentiviral Vector Neutral Endopeptidase Gene Transfer Suppresses Prostate Cancer Tumor Growth (Abstract) Study demonstrates that lentiviral NEP gene transfer is a novel targeted strategy for the treatment of NEP-deficient PC. http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen/04-2007/000022.html - X-Chromosome Linked Inhibitor Of Apoptosis Protein Inhibits Muscle Proteolysis In Insulin-Deficient Mice (Abstract) The ability of XIAP to prevent the loss of muscle protein suggests that XIAP could be a therapeutic reagent for muscle atrophy in catabolic diseases X. http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen/04-2007/000021.html - Stable Gene Expression Occurs From A Minority Of Integrated HIV-1-Based Vectors: Transcriptional Silencing Is Present In The Majority (Abstract) Dae suggest that there are two forms of vector silencing: one occurring immediately after integration, and one occurring in the much longer term. http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen/04-2007/000020.html - Increasing Bad Cholesterol Levels Study suggests how the gene PCSK9 maintains cholesterol balance in the body. http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen/04-2007/000019.html - Astrocytes Kill Neurons In ALS Two papers report that astrocytes carrying a mutated version of a protein that causes ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, are responsible for the death of motor neurons. http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen/04-2007/000018.html - Stabilization Contra Retardation Paper explores the mechanisms underlying fragile X syndrome -- the most common inherited form of mental retardation. http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen/04-2007/000017.html - How One's Own DNA Can Cause Autoimmunity Study may shed light on the cause of immune activation associated with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) -- the second most common autoimmune disease in humans. http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen/04-2007/000016.html - Mutation Leads To Male Infertility Paper reports that a mutation in a gene called AURKC (Aurora Kinase C) has been identified in 14 infertile men of North African descent. http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen/04-2007/000015.html - Genetic Susceptibility To Crohn Disease A genome-wide assessment of genetic variation in individuals with Crohn disease has identified seven genes or regions that are associated with elevated risk of the disease. http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen/04-2007/000014.html - Amplification Of Estrogen Receptor Gene In Breast Cancer Study suggests that nearly two-thirds of breast tumors have extra copies of the gene encoding one form of the estrogen receptor ESR1. http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen/04-2007/000013.html - Genes Linked To Chemotherapy Response Scientists have identified a number of genes in lung cancer cells which, when downregulated, make the cancer cells especially vulnerable to a type of chemotherapy. http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen/04-2007/000012.html - Genes Set Scene For Metastasis Biologists have identified a set of genes expressed in human breast cancer cells that work together to remodel the vasculature at the site of the primary tumour and that also promote the spread of cancer to the lungs. http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen/04-2007/000011.html - Scientists identify a candidate gene for osteoporosis Gene may underlie differences between African Americans and Caucasians http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen/04-2007/000010.html - Contact Genetic News editors WWW: http://hum-molgen.org/editors.html E-mail: news@hum-molgen.org Biomedical Positions http://hum-molgen.org/positions/ - 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Early Steps of the Virus Life Cycle: Molecular and Cellular Insights Institut Pasteur de Paris, Institut Pasteur, Paris, France October 4-5, 2007 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/meetings/3255.html - GENETICS AND MECHANISMS OF SUSCEPTIBILITY TO INFECTIOUS DISEASES Institut Pasteur de Paris, Paris, France November 21-24, 2007 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/meetings/3254.html - FROM MOLECULES TO COGNITION: A TRIBUTE TO JEAN-PIERRE CHANGEUX Institut Pasteur, Paris September 17-19, 2007 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/meetings/3253.html - The Biology of Vibrios Institut Pasteur, Paris Nov. 28- Dec 1, 2007 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/meetings/3252.html - Rosenön Meeting 2007: DMPK and PK/PD from Lead to Product - Recent Developments and Trends in an Expanding Science The Swedish Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Rosenön, Stockholm, Sweden September 20-22, 2007 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/meetings/3251.html - Target Product Profiles as Strategic Development Process Tools Drug Information Association, Online May 9 2007 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/0943.html - Clinical Statistics for NonStatisticians Drug Information Association, Renaissance Penta Vienna Hotel, Ungargasse 60, Vienna, Austria June 14 2007 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/0942.html - Introduction to Project Management for the Clinical Data Management Professional Drug Information Association, Online Apr 25 2007 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/0941.html - Outsourcing for the Therapeutics Industry The Center for Professional Innovation & Education, Costa Mesa, CA June 14 & 15, 2007 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/0940.html - Introduction to Effective Medical Writing The Center for Professional Innovation & Education, Costa Mesa, CA June 14 & 15, 2007 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/0939.html - Current Good laboratory Practices & Current Good Manufacturing Practices – A Basic Primer The Center for Professional Innovation & Education, Costa Mesa, CA June 13-15, 2007 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/0938.html - Generic Drug Approvals – Preparing an ANDA for First-Cycle Approval The Center for Professional Innovation & Education, Costa Mesa, CA June 13-15, 2007 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/0937.html - Moving from Discovery Into Development The Center for Professional Innovation & Education, Costa Mesa, CA June 13-15, 2007 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/0936.html - QA/QC Strategy for Biopharmaceuticals and Biologics The Center for Professional Innovation & Education, Malvern, PA June 6-8, 2007 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/0935.html - The Drug Development Process - From Development to Approval The Center for Professional Innovation & Education, Costa Mesa, CA June 6-8, 2007 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/0934.html - The CTD: Recommended Format and Implementation of the ICH Common Technical Document for Marketing Application Submissions The Center for Professional Innovation & Education, Malvern, PA June 4 & 5, 2007 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/0933.html - Software Development for Medical Device Professionals The Center for Professional Innovation & Education, Malvern, PA June 4 & 5, 2007 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/0932.html - Drug Master Files (DMFs) - Understanding and Meeting Your Regulatory and Processing Responsibilities The Center for Professional Innovation & Education, Malvern, PA May 24 & 25, 2007 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/0931.html - Stability Programs for Product Shelf Life – From Development to Approval The Center for Professional Innovation & Education, Malvern, PA May 23 & 24, 2007 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/0930.html - Introduction to Statistical Analysis of Laboratory Data The Center for Professional Innovation & Education, Malvern, PA May 21 & 22, 2007 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/0929.html - Root Cause Analysis for CAPA The Center for Professional Innovation & Education, Dublin, Ireland May 21-23, 2007 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/0928.html - Pharmaceutical, Biopharmaceutical and Biologics Quality Control Laboratories: A Regulatory Compliance Primer The Center for Professional Innovation & Education, Malvern, PA May 21 & 22, 2007 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/0927.html - ADME, PK/TK, and Drug Metabolism in Drug Discovery and Development The Center for Professional Innovation & Education, Costa Mesa, CA May 17 & 18, 2007 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/0926.html - Effective Quality Assurance Auditing for FDA Regulated Industries The Center for Professional Innovation & Education, Dublin, Ireland May 17 & 18, 2007 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/0925.html - cGMP for Quality Assurance and Quality Control of Pharmaceuticals, Biopharmaceuticals and Biologics The Center for Professional Innovation & Education, Malvern, PA May 16-18, 2007 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/0924.html - Stability Testing of Proteins, Peptides & Other Biomolecules The Center for Professional Innovation & Education, Malvern, PA May 14 & 15, 2007 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/0923.html - Reporting Failure Investigation and Process Deviations The Center for Professional Innovation & Education, Dublin, Ireland May 14-16, 2007 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/0922.html - Design Control for Medical Device Professionals The Center for Professional Innovation & Education, Dublin, Ireland May 14 & 15, 2007 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/0921.html - Quality System Regulation for the Medical Device & Biotech Industries The Center for Professional Innovation & Education, Costa Mesa, CA May 10 & 11, 2007 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/0920.html - Analytical Method Validation for Pharmaceutical, Biopharmaceutical, and Biologics Quality Control The Center for Professional Innovation & Education, Costa Mesa, CA May 9 & 10, 2007 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/0919.html - Biostatistics for Non-Statisticians The Center for Professional Innovation & Education, Costa Mesa, CA May 7-9, 2007 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/0918.html - Process Validation for Medical Devices The Center for Professional Innovation & Education, Malvern, PA May 7-9, 2007 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/0917.html - Stability Programs for Product Shelf Life – From Development to Approval The Center for Professional Innovation & Education, Costa Mesa, CA May 7 & 8, 2007 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/0916.html - 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