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Subject: HUM-MOLGEN News Alert - May 29, 2008
From: FS Zollmann <zollmann@hum-molgen.de>
Date: Thu, 29 May 2008 12:56:08 +0200


__________________________________________________________________________

   Advances in qPCR, 17-18 September 2008, Stockholm, Sweden

   The inaugural Advances in qPCR conference and exhibition will be held
   in Stockholm, the hub of the Baltic region.  Co-located with RNAi Europe,
   registered delegates will have access to both meetings.

   http://hum-molgen.org/promotion-AqPCR
__________________________________________________________________________


INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATION FORUM IN HUMAN MOLECULAR GENETICS
HUM-MOLGEN News Alert - May 29, 2008 - http://hum-molgen.org


Genetic News
by T.M. D'Souza, S. Chandler, T. Dalaya, D. Forero, R. Kimmel,
K. Markey, J. Mill, R. Nemade, F.S. Zollmann
http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen

- A Critical Factor For Maintaining Blood Stem Cells
    A gene whose altered expression has previously associated with human
    leukaemias and Ewing's sarcoma -- a type of malignant bone tumour
    found in young adults -- is required for the proper functioning of
    blood stem cells.
    http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen/05-2008/000033.html

- A new program for analysis of genomic data
    A paper describes a new program for analysis of chromosomal regions
    and genome-wide expression data
    http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen/05-2008/000032.html

- Genetic Clue To 'Clubbing'
    Scientists have identified a mutation in a gene that causes digital
    clubbing, a deformity of the fingers and fingernails that is
    associated with a number of diseases of the heart and lungs.
    http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen/05-2008/000031.html

- Genetic Variants Affect Cancer Risk In Alcohol Drinkers
    Variants in certain genes lower the risk of various types of cancers
    in individuals who consume alcohol.
    http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen/05-2008/000030.html

- Searching For Cancer's 'Achilles' Heel'
    A new approach to finding genes important in the onset of cancer is
    described.
    http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen/05-2008/000029.html

- Understanding Cocaine Craving
    After withdrawal from cocaine, the number of certain receptors in the
    brain linked to cocaine cravings increase over time.
    http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen/05-2008/000028.html

- Target Identified For Dengue Therapy
    Scientists have identified a molecule targeted by dengue virus in
    mice to bring about the haemorrhagic fever associated with lethal
    disease.
    http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen/05-2008/000027.html

- How A Vaccine Enhancer Works
    A paper finally reveals how alum boosts the biological agent's effect
    in stimulating a protection response by the recipient's immune system
    for different vaccines.
    http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen/05-2008/000026.html

- Getting To Grips With Self-Renewal
    Embryonic stem cell (ESC) renewal does not rely on instructions from
    outside the cell and can be enabled by eliminating internal factors
    that induce differentiation.
    http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen/05-2008/000025.html

- Molecular Clues To Appetite And Drug Addiction
    Researchers have discovered a new molecular mechanism that underpins
    the brain's responses to food and drugs of abuse, such as cocaine.
    http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen/05-2008/000024.html

- Towards A Model For Huntington's Disease
    Progress towards developing a non-human primate model for
    Huntington's disease is reported online.
    http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen/05-2008/000023.html

- Fat Chance: Brown vs. white fat cell specification
    Discoveries could lead to new treatments for obesity and diabetes
    http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen/05-2008/000022.html

- Effect of Mutant p53 Stability on Tumorigenesis and Drug Design
    Targeted drugs could help or hurt depending on the tumor's p53 status
    http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen/05-2008/000021.html

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Events in bioscience and medicine
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- Clinical Statistics for Nonstatisticians
    Drug Information Association, Four Points by Sheraton Washington DC
    Downtown, Washington, DC, USA
    Sep 8 2008
    http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/1628.html

- EuroPLX 38 Barcelona (Spain)
    Hilton Diagonal Mar, Barcelona, Spain
    November 24th + 25th, 2008
    http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/meetings/3557.html

- EuroPLX 37 Dresden (Germany)
    The Westin Bellevue, Dresden, Germany
    October 6th + 7th, 2008
    http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/meetings/3556.html

- bioLOGIC India 2008
    Terrapinn Pte Ltd, Marriott Hyderabad, India
    17 - 20 November 2008
    http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/meetings/3555.html

- Asia Antibody Congress 2008
    Terrapinn Pte Ltd, Grand Hyatt, Singapore
    2 - 5 September 2008
    http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/meetings/3554.html

- XXI World Allergy Congress
    World Allergy Organization, Buenos Aires, Argentina
    6-10, December 2009
    http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/meetings/3553.html

- Multidrug Resistance and ABC Transporters conference
    Abcam, Inc.-, Baltimore, Maryland
    November 5, 2008
    http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/meetings/3552.html

- Course in Statistical Genetic Analysis of Complex Phenotypes
    The European School of Genetic Medicine, Bertinoro di Romagna (Italy)
    21-24 June 2008
    http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/1627.html

- 21 CFR Part 11: Strategies for Cost Effective Compliance Using a
   Risk-based Approach
    The Center for Professional Advancement, An Online Training Format
    November 4, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (EST­New York time)
    http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/1626.html

- Course in Cardiogenesis and Congenital Cardiopathies: From
   Developmental Models to Clinical Applications
    The European School of Genetic Medicine, EuroMediterranean University
    Centre, Bologna
    June 7-10 2008
    http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/1625.html

- Bio-International 2008: Towards improved harmonization in regulating
   multisource products
    Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain, London, London
    Wednesday 22 ­ Friday 24 October 2008
    http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/meetings/3550.html

- The Eighth International Conference for Clinical
   Endocrinology,Diabetes and Infertility
    The Egyptian Society for Clinical Endocrinology, Diabetes and
    Infertility, Cairo-Egypt
    9.10.2008
    http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/meetings/3549.html

- FIP/SIG Workshop: Special dosage forms ­ What’s new with in vitro drug
   release?
    Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain, London
    Monday 20-Tuesday 21 October 2008
    http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/1624.html

- Skin Inflammation ­ Reasons, Prevention, Treatment and Testing
    The Center for Professional Advancement, An Online Training Format
    July 24, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (EST­New York time)
    http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/1618.html

- Investigation of Microbial Contamination in Sterile and Non-Sterile
   Products
    The Center for Professional Advancement, An Online Training Format
    July 22, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (EST­New York time)
    http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/1617.html

- FDA Quarterly Briefing
    The Center for Professional Advancement, An Online Training Format
    July 1, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (EST­New York time)
    http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/1616.html

- Bringing Nanotechnology to Your Market
    The Center for Professional Advancement, An Online Training Format
    June 17, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (EST­New York time)
    http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/1613.html

- Tabletting Technology for the Pharmaceutical Industry
    Moller Centre, Cambridge
    Monday 24 ­ Wednesday 26 November 2008
    http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/1609.html

- Th17-derived cytokines : new kids in the block of inflammation
    GREMI, Pasteur Institute Paris
    December 12, 2008
    http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/meetings/3548.html

- 18th Neuropharmacology Conference, Ligand-Gated Ion Channels
    In association with IUPHAR, Sheraton National Hotel in Arlington,
    Washington DC, USA
    November 12-14 2008
    http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/meetings/3547.html

- Viral Vector Vaccines
    Wellcome Trust Conference Centre, Hinxton, Cambridge, UK
    28th - 30th September 2008
    http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/meetings/3546.html

- Interactive Approaches to Brain Complexity
    Wellcome Trust Conference Centre, HInxton, Cambridge, UK
    1st - 4th October 2008
    http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/meetings/3545.html

- Genome Informatics
    Wellcome Trust Conference Centre, Hinxton, Cambridge, UK
    10th - 14th September 2008
    http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/meetings/3544.html

- Genomic Perspectives to Host Pathogen Interactions
    Wellcome Trust, Wellcome Trust Conference Centre, Hinxton, Cambirdge,
    UK
    3rd - 6th September 2008
    http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/meetings/3543.html

- Equipping our Students for a Changing Profession
    Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain, London
    10/11/2008
    http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/meetings/3542.html

- European Regulatory Affairs
    Drug Information Association, Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, Chicago,
    IL, USA
    Aug 25 2008
    http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/1608.html

- Eudravigilance - Electronic Reporting of ICSRs in the EEA
    Drug Information Association, EMEA, 7 West ferry Circus, Canary
    Wharf, London, United Kingdom
    Aug 27 2008
    http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/1607.html

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__________________________________________________________________________

   Advances in qPCR, 17-18 September 2008, Stockholm, Sweden

   The inaugural Advances in qPCR conference and exhibition will be held
   in Stockholm, the hub of the Baltic region.  Co-located with RNAi Europe,
   registered delegates will have access to both meetings.

   Keynote Speakers:
   Stephen Bustin, University of London
   Michael Pfaffl, Technical University Munich

   Make the most of your trip by attending the co-located training courses.
   Visit the website for further information.

   Contact: enquiries@selectbiosciences.com  Tel: +44 (0) 1787 315110

   http://hum-molgen.org/promotion-AqPCR

__________________________________________________________________________

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