[MOBY-l] third virtual conference on genomics and bioinformatics

[Willy Valdivia Granda]

2003 Virtual Conference On Genomics and Bioinformatics: (September
16-19,2003)
http://www.ndsu.edu/virtual-genomics/conference_2003.htm

Advances in sequence analysis, transcriptional profiling, protein structural
elucidation and other genomic techniques are producing an overwhelming
accumulation of data and the shift in the way biological research is
conducted. As new disciplines are integrated, the "Virtual Conferences on
Genomics and Bioinformatics" provides an advanced collaborative environment
for the exchange and discussion of information related to innovations of the
post-genomic era. Since 2001 the Virtual Conferences are featuring high
profile researchers working actively in the development of new applications
to understand complex biological systems. Without registration fees, and
using the Access Grid technology and live video streaming the 2002 Virtual
Conference was broadcast simultaneously to more 2000 researchers in 40
countries.

The goals of the Virtual Conferences in Genomics and Bioinformatics:

Transcend geographical and economical barriers for the exchange of ideas
that facilitates the interaction and collaboration among scientists and
educators around the world.
Address the benefits and limitations of the newest developments in
post-genomic technologies.
Explore the social and ethical implications of genomic and bioinformatic
research.
Establish new ways to introduce the high school community to today's
multidisciplinary science.

Call for papers: Deadline August 15, 2002
http://www.ndsu.edu/virtual-genomics/papers_2003.htm

2003 VCGB Topics and Speakers:

Bioinformatics
Elia Stupka, Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory. Singapore
Mark Wilkinson, Illuminae Media, Canada
Akihiko Konagaya, RIKEN Genomic Sciences Center, Japan
David Sankoff, Department of Mathematics and Statistics. University of
Ottawa. Canada

Complex Biological Systems: Deanne Taylor. Track Organizer: Serono
Reproductive Biology. USA
George M. Church, Harvard Medical School & MIT Health Sciences & Technology.
USA
Toni Kazic, University of Missouri Columbia. USA
Eberhard Voit, Medical University of South Carolina. USA
Zoltan N. Oltvai, Northwestern University. USA.
Deanne Taylor. Serono Reproductive Biology. USA
Andreas Wagner, University of New Mexico. USA
Yaneer Bar-Yam, New England Complex Systems Institute. USA

Genomics of Infectious Diseases
Larry Simpson Howard Hughes Medical Institute/UCLA. USA
Jose Stoute, US Army Medical Research Command. USA
John H Adams, Center for Tropical Disease Research & Training. University of
Notre Dame, USA

RNA-interference
Michael T. McManus, Center for Cancer Research. Massachusetts Institute of
Technology, USA

Computational Chemistry and Structural Genomics. Track Organizer: Kim
Baldrigde, San Diego Supercomputer Center. USA
Kim Baldrigde, San Diego Supercomputer Center. USA
Nathan Baker, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine. USA
Jim Briggs, University of Houston. USA
Jan Jensen, University of Iowa. USA
Julie Mitchell, San Diego Supercomputer Center/UCSD. USA

Transcriptional Analysis
Bruce Aronow, Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Medical Center. USA

Bioethics and Intellectual Property Rights Protection
Dennis Fernandez, Fernandez and Associates LLP. USA