FYI. This is a VERY high-power group, so it might be worth attending....
Sean ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Green, Eric (NIH/NHGRI) [E] <[email protected]> Date: Wed, Apr 24, 2013 at 10:19 AM Subject: FINAL REQUEST: Please try to attend tomorrow's NHGRI Special Symposium (Thursday, April 25) To: [email protected] To All NHGRI Staff: We are very excited about tomorrow’s outstanding special symposium commemorating the 10th anniversary of the completion of the Human Genome Project (see below). It will be a day filled with talks from some of the best genomics researchers in the world! Please make every attempt to join us in Natcher and enjoy the terrific program. I would really appreciate a strong NHGRI turnout to this special event. Thanks. Eric Subject: Reminder - NHGRI Special Symposium, Thursday, April 25, 2013 The Genomics Landscape a Decade after the Human Genome Project Special Symposium Commemorating the 10th Anniversary of the Completion of the Human Genome Project Thursday, April 25, 2013 8:30am – 5:00pm Ruth L. Kirschstein Auditorium, Natcher Conference Center Featuring an outstanding group of speakers, including: Ewan Birney, Jeffrey Botkin, David Botstein, Francis Collins, Nancy Cox, Kevin Davies, Claire Fraser, Levi Garraway, David Kingsley, Dan Roden, Sarah Tishkoff and David Williams. To view the complete program, see genome.gov/27552257. These speakers will cover a broad array of topics, including human evolution, the human microbiome, model organism research, disease gene discovery, the translation of genomic technologies to healthcare, ethical considerations in newborn screening programs, bioinformatics challenges in analyzing large datasets and much more. All of these presentations will demonstrate how the completion of the HGP and the development of genomic technologies have revolutionized biomedical research and discovery. There is no registration. The event will not be videocast live, but will be available later for viewing at genome.gov/HGP10. Sign language interpreters will be provided. Individuals with disabilities who need reasonable accommodation should contact Annette Sante, NHGRI, 301-402-2018, [email protected] or the Federal TTY Relay number 800-877-8339.
