CMMT Scientific Symposium: Frontiers of Genetic Medicine

In 2011, as part of CMMT’s 15 year anniversary celebrations, we are hosting the first CMMT Scientific Symposium on Monday, November 7, 2011, at 9:00 am - 6:30 pm, at the Child & Family Research Institute (map).

The program will include presentations by world renowned scientists addressing new developments in genetic medicine. Scientific sessions will focus on epigenetics, neurodegenerative and neurodevelopmental disorders and the future of personalized medicine. The symposium will culminate in a networking and poster session. This event is free and there will be no reserved seating, arrive early to ensure a spot.

As is CMMT tradition, the conference will bring together outstanding researchers and trainees to engage with each other and establish an effective environment to share new research findings, explore novel ideas and discuss science. Ample networking time is incorporated into the program to help in developing and strengthening collaborations, and allow young scientists to examine possible training opportunities.

For further information, please contact Dawn Ng.

Call For Abstracts

We invite you to submit an abstract for presentation during the poster session. The poster session is open to all faculty, postdoctoral fellows, research associates, trainees and technicians. Please note that one of the authors must attend the poster session to present. Prizes will be awarded for the top posters selected by an adjudication committee.

The deadline for submission of abstracts is on Wednesday, September 14, 2011, at 4:30 pm. UPDATE: The abstract submission deadline for the CMMT Symposium has been extended to Friday, October 21, 2011, in order to accommodate students preparing grant applications.

To submit your abstract, please go to: http://www.cmmt.ubc.ca/events/2011/11/frontiers-genetic-medicine-abstract

Selected poster presenters will be notified by October 26th, 2011.

For further information, please contact Dora Pak.