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__________________________________________________________________________ XGen Congress Applying NeXt GENeration Genomic Technologies for Now Generation Discoveries March 15-19, 2010 | Hilton San Diego Resort | San Diego, California Welcome to the Decade of the Genomics Revolution! Technological advances are now enabling faster and cheaper mapping of DNA/RNA allowing genomic comparisons and accelerating genomic discoveries. Cambridge Healthtech Institute is proud to launch The X GEN Congress to enable this genomic revolution. => http://www.XGenCongress.com __________________________________________________________________________ INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATION FORUM IN HUMAN MOLECULAR GENETICS HUM-MOLGEN News Alert - December 17, 2009 - http://hum-molgen.org SEASON'S GREETINGS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR from Trevor M. D'Souza, Simon Chandler, Tressie Dalaya, Diego Forero, Kai Garlipp, Robin Kimmel, Keith Markey, Jonathan Mill, Rashmi V. Nemade and Frank S. Zollmann 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 - Brain Adaptations to Sensory Loss Rehabilitation strategies of blind and deaf individuals should take into consideration the changes in structure and function in the brain following sensory loss. http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen/12-2009/000014.html - Sequencing Small Chips A technique to sequence small quantities of DNA is published online. http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen/12-2009/000013.html - A Stroke Against Stroke A new cellular mechanism linked to neuronal damage during stroke is reported. http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen/12-2009/000012.html - Inhibition Present in Absences An unexpected role of inhibitory activity in promoting epilepsy is reported. http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen/12-2009/000011.html - Assessing Natural Memory How immune cells remember a natural pathogen varies depending on the route of infection. http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen/12-2009/000010.html - Variant Associated with Alcoholic Liver Disease A genetic variant known to be associated with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is also associated with alcoholic liver disease. http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen/12-2009/000009.html - Parkinson's Gene Mutated in Cancer PARK2, a gene commonly mutated in early-onset Parkinson's disease, is also mutated in glioblastoma, colon cancer and lung cancer. http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen/12-2009/000008.html - Mismatch Associated with Graft-Versus-Host-Disease A genetic mismatch involving the gene UGT2B17 is associated with risk of acute graft-versus-host-disease. http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen/12-2009/000007.html - High Levels of HLA-C Associated with Slower HIV/AIDS Progression High levels of the protein HLA-C -- a crucial part of the immune system -- are associated with slower progression of HIV/AIDS. http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen/12-2009/000006.html - Feeding Back on Tumour Initiation The protein ZEB1 also influences the tumour initiating capacity of pancreatic and colorectal cancer cells, and could possibly promote cancerous cells proliferation once they have reached a new organ. http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen/12-2009/000005.html - The Fasting Fox Protein The brain protein Foxa2 has a key role in regulating food intake, a mouse study suggests. http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen/12-2009/000004.html - 'Bone' Protein Linked to Fever A protein pair best known for their role in bone remodelling may have an unexpected role in the brain, helping to control fever and female body temperature. http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen/12-2009/000003.html - Metabolite Levels Go Awry in Brain Tumours Mutations in an enzyme that result in unusually high brain levels of the metabolite 2-hydroxyglutarate (2HG) may contribute to the formation of certain malignant brain tumours. http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen/12-2009/000002.html - Re-Thinking Obesity Mutations in specific genes fully explain a small but significant subset of patients with obesity and/or type 2 diabetes while genetic factors play a key role in determining susceptibility to both disorders in the broader population. http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen/12-2009/000001.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/ - Call for Assistant News Editors Support the HUM-MOLGEN concept actively! http://hum-molgen.org/cgi-bin/printnews.pl?2948 - 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Gene to Vial Concept for biotechnology based healthcare molecules Centre for Bio-Separation Technology, VIT University, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India 07-10 February 2010 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/meetings/3997.html - Drug Master Files (DMFs) - Understanding and Meeting Your Regulatory and Processing Responsibilities The Center for Professional Innovation & Education, Malvern, PA March 31 & April 1, 2010 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/2303.html - Selecting and Managing CROs The Center for Professional Innovation & Education, Malvern, PA March 29 & 30, 2010 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/2302.html - Effective Quality Assurance Auditing for FDA Regulated Industries The Center for Professional Innovation & Education, Dublin, Ireland March 29 & 30, 2010 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/2301.html - Project Management for the Phase 3 and LCM (Life Cycle Management) of the Drug Development Process The Center for Professional Innovation & Education, Malvern, PA March 24 & 25, 2010 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/2300.html - Optimization of Drug-Like Properties in Drug Discovery – Assessment and Structure Modification Strategies The Center for Professional Innovation & Education, Costa Mesa, CA March 24 - 26, 2010 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/2299.html - Root Cause Analysis for CAPA The Center for Professional Innovation & Education, Dublin, Ireland March 24 - 26, 2010 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/2298.html - Pharmaceutical Production Batch Record Review The Center for Professional Innovation & Education, Costa Mesa, CA March 22 & 23, 2010 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/2297.html - Aseptic Processing in the Manufacture of Biotech and Pharmaceutical Products The Center for Professional Innovation & Education, Costa Mesa, CA March 22 & 23, 2010 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/2296.html - Project Management for Phase 1 & 2 Clinical Trials The Center for Professional Innovation & Education, Malvern, PA March 22 & 23, 2010 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/2295.html - Overview of FDA Regulatory Compliance For Medical Devices The Center for Professional Innovation & Education, Dublin, Ireland March 22 & 23, 2010 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/2294.html - Purchasing Controls in the Medical Device Industry The Center for Professional Innovation & Education, Malvern, PA March 17 & 18, 2010 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/2293.html - Sterilization Procedures: Technology, Equipment and Validation The Center for Professional Innovation & Education, Malvern, PA March 17 & 18, 2010 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/2292.html - Technical Writing for Pharmaceutical, Medical Device and Biotech Industries The Center for Professional Innovation & Education, Malvern, PA March 17 - 19, 2010 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/2291.html - Validation of Computer Systems The Center for Professional Innovation & Education, Berlin, Germany March 15 & 16, 2010 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/2290.html - Clinical Trials Design for Medical Devices The Center for Professional Innovation & Education, Malvern, PA March 15 & 16, 2010 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/2289.html - Labeling and Labeling Controls in the Medical Devices Industry The Center for Professional Innovation & Education, Malvern, PA March 15 & 16, 2010 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/2288.html - Cleanroom Microbiology for the Non-Microbiologist The Center for Professional Innovation & Education, Malvern, PA March 15 & 16, 2010 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/2287.html - Preparing the CMC Section for NDAs/CTDs/INDs The Center for Professional Innovation & Education, Costa Mesa, CA March 15 & 16, 2010 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/2286.html - European Filing & Registration Procedures The Center for Professional Innovation & Education, Malvern, PA March 11 & 12, 2010 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/2285.html - How to Develop an Effective Complaint Handling, and Post Market Surveillance Program for Drugs & Devices The Center for Professional Innovation & Education, Malvern, PA March 11 & 12, 2010 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/2284.html - Financial Fundamentals for Non-Financial Personnel - How Financial Issues Impact Business The Center for Professional Innovation & Education, Malvern, PA March 11 & 12, 2010 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/2283.html - The CTD/eCTD: Building the Marketing Application throughout Clinical Development The Center for Professional Innovation & Education, Malvern, PA March 10 - 12, 2010 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/2282.html - How to Prepare for a Systems-based Inspection - Understanding FDA's Risk-based Inspections Approach The Center for Professional Innovation & Education, Malvern, PA March 9 & 10, 2010 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/2281.html - The EU Clinical Trial Directive The Center for Professional Innovation & Education, Malvern, PA March 9 & 10, 2009 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/2280.html - Good Clinical Practices (GCP) The Center for Professional Innovation & Education, Berlin, Germany March 8 - 10, 2010 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/2279.html - Introduction to Molecular Biology Techniques The Center for Professional Innovation & Education, Malvern, PA March 8 - 10, 2010 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/2278.html - Preparation of FDA Submissions (INDs, NDAs, BLAs, ANDAs, Post-Approval Supplements) and Communicating with the FDA The Center for Professional Innovation & Education, Malvern, PA March 4 & 5, 2010 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/2277.html - The Drug Development Process - From Discovery to Commercialization The Center for Professional Innovation & Education, Berlin, Germany March 3 - 5, 2010 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/2276.html - Good Clinical Practice Auditing The Center for Professional Innovation & Education, Malvern, PA March 3 & 4, 2010 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/2275.html - Stability Programs for Product Shelf Life - From Development to Approval The Center for Professional Innovation & Education, Malvern, PA March 2 & 3, 2010 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/2274.html - Biostatistics for Non-Statisticians The Center for Professional Innovation & Education, Berlin, Germany March 1 - 3, 2010 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/2273.html - Good Clinical Practice for Medical Device Investigations The Center for Professional Innovation & Education, Malvern, PA March 1 & 2, 2010 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/2272.html - Adverse Drug Events – Reporting & Regulatory Requirements The Center for Professional Innovation & Education, Berlin, Germany March 1 & 2, 2010 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/2271.html - Pharmaceutical License Meeting PharmaVenue Pharma Resources, Mirasierra Suites Hotel Madrid (Spain) May 17-18, 2010 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/meetings/4005.html - Future directions for pharmacy education Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain, Reading Wednesday 24 March 2010 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/meetings/4004.html - 2010 Personalized Medicine Partnerships Conference Arrowhead Publishers and Conferences, Philadelphia, PA 2010-02-22 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/meetings/4003.html - Epigenetics and Stem Cells Conference University of Copenhagen, Denmark August 25-27, 2010 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/2270.html - Regulatory Networks in Immunity and Inflammation Embassy Suites, Napa Valley June 8-10, 2010 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/2269.html - Birth, Life and Death of the Cardiac Myocyte Embassy Suites, Napa Valley June 2-4, 2010 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/meetings/4002.html - ICEHST IICREST, Athens, Greece from 2010-07-29 to 2010-07-31 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/meetings/4001.html - B Cells and Protection: Back to Basics - ESF-EMBO Symposium European Science Foundation (ESF), Sant Feliu de Guixols, Spain 18-23 April 2010 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/meetings/4000.html - Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) CfPA - The Center for Professional Advancement, Boca Raton, FL February 24-26, 2010 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/2268.html - Documentation Management and Control CfPA - The Center for Professional Advancement, New Brunswick, NJ February 22-23, 2010 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/2267.html - Marketing, Advertising and Promotion of Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices The Center for Professional Innovation & Education, Malvern, PA February 24 & 25, 2010 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/2266.html - Writing in the Regulated Environment When English Is Your Second Language The Center for Professional Innovation & Education, Malvern, PA February 24 & 25, 2010 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/2265.html - Comprehensive Overview of FDA Regulatory Compliance for Drugs and Biotech Products The Center for Professional Innovation & Education, Malvern, PA February 24 & 25, 2010 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/2264.html - Best Practices in SAS Statistical Programming for Regulatory Submission CfPA - The Center for Professional Advancement, New Brunswick, NJ February 8-9, 2010 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/2263.html - Suspensions and Emulsions in Pharmaceuticals and Food CfPA - The Center for Professional Advancement, New Brunswick, NJ February 1-2, 2010 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/2262.html - Cost Contained Regulatory Compliance for the Drug, Biologics and Medical Device Industries The Center for Professional Innovation & Education, Malvern, PA February 22 & 23, 2010 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/2261.html - Technical Writing in the Pharmaceutical and Allied Industries CfPA - The Center for Professional Advancement, New Brunswick, NJ February 1-3, 2010 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/2260.html - FDA Inspections - What to Expect and How to Prepare The Center for Professional Innovation & Education, Malvern, PA February 22 & 23, 2010 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/2259.html - IQ, OQ, PQ CfPA - The Center for Professional Advacement, Dublin, Ireland 10-11 February 2010 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/2258.html - Critical Process Cleaning and Cleaning Validation CfPA - The Center for Professional Advancement, New Brunswick, NJ January 25-27, 2010 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/2257.html - Writing Effective Standard Operating Procedures and Other Process Documents The Center for Professional Innovation & Education, Malvern, PA February 22 & 23, 2010 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/2256.html - Effective Laboratory Safety Management The Center for Professional Innovation & Education, Costa Mesa, CA February 18 & 19, 2010 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/2255.html - Annual Product Reviews (APRs) For Pharmaceuticals CfPA - The Center for Professional Advancement, New Brunswick, NJ January 27-28, 2010 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/2254.html - Calibration in the FDA Regulated Industry CfPA - The Center for Professional Advancement, New Brunswick, NJ January 25-26, 2010 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/2253.html - Adverse Drug Events – Reporting & Regulatory Requirements The Center for Professional Innovation & Education, Malvern, PA February 11 & 12, 2010 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/2252.html - IQ, OQ, PQ CfPA - The Center for Professional Advancement, Boca Raton, FL January 13-14, 2010 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/2251.html - QA/QC Strategy for Biopharmaceuticals and Biologics The Center for Professional Innovation & Education, Malvern, PA February 10 - 12, 2010 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/2250.html - Practical Methods for Project Management The Center for Professional Innovation & Education, Costa Mesa, CA February 8 & 9, 2010 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/2249.html - FDA Inspections of Clinical Data Systems The Center for Professional Innovation & Education, Malvern, PA February 8 & 9, 2010 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/2248.html - Analytical Method Validation for Biologics, Biopharmaceuticals and Other Therapeutic Products The Center for Professional Innovation & Education, Malvern, PA February 8 & 9, 2010 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/2247.html - Good Clinical Practices (GCP) The Center for Professional Innovation & Education, Malvern, PA February 8 - 10, 2010 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/2246.html - Effective Document Management for the Pharmaceutical, Biotech & Medical Device Industries The Center for Professional Innovation & Education, Malvern, PA February 3 & 4, 2010 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/2245.html - The Drug Development Process - From Discovery to Commercialization The Center for Professional Innovation & Education, Malvern, PA February 3 - 5, 2010 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/2244.html - Introduction to Effective Medical Writing The Center for Professional Innovation & Education, Malvern, PA February 1 & 2, 2010 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/courses/2243.html - The Joint Annual Meeting of the International Continence Society (ICS) and the International Urogynecological Association (IUGA), 2010 KENES International, Toronto, Canada 23-27 August, 2010 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/meetings/3996.html - The 3rd Latin American Congress on Autoimmunity (LACA 2010) KENES International, The Sheraton Hotel, Buenos Aires Argentina 1-3 July, 2010 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/meetings/3995.html - Post event (free) http://hum-molgen.de/cgi-bin/meetings.pl?login Registry of Biomedical Companies (1182 active entries) http://hum-molgen.org/companies/ Mailing List Administration (Join or leave the list) http://hum-molgen.org/subscribe-na/ Feedback contact admin@hum-molgen.org Advertise at HUM-MOLGEN http://hum-molgen.org/flyer/advertise.pdf contact FS Zollmann (dialogue@hum-molgen.org) __________________________________________________________________________ Cambridge Healthtech Institute’s Premier XGen Congress Applying NeXt GENeration Genomic Technologies for Now Generation Discoveries March 15-19, 2010 | Hilton San Diego Resort | San Diego, California http://www.XGenCongress.com Welcome to the Decade of the Genomics Revolution! Technological advances are now enabling faster and cheaper mapping of DNA/RNA allowing genomic comparisons and accelerating genomic discoveries. Cambridge Healthtech Institute is proud to launch The X GEN Congress to enable this genomic revolution. This five conference week-long event will demonstrate the unique cross fertilization of established genomic technologies with Now- Generation Sequencing and Quantitative PCR along with exciting applications of Copy Number Variation and Epigenetics. In addition, you will learn why data is the driving force that enables discovery at Sequencing Data Storage and Analysis. Detailed information about the event can be found at the event website: http://www.XGenCongress.com. __________________________________________________________________________ -- | INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATION FORUM IN HUMAN MOLECULAR GENETICS | HUM-MOLGEN - http://hum-molgen.org | (C) 1994-2009