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Epigenomics of Common Diseases, Johns Hopkins University, 12-15th October, 2012

What: Epigenomics of Common Diseases

When: 12-15^th October, 2012

Where: Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, USA

Registration and further details: https://registration.hinxton.wellcome.ac.uk/display_info.asp?id=298

Summary: The 2nd Epigenomics of Common Diseases conference will bring together scientists from the fields of epigenomics, genetics and bioinformatics to discuss the latest developments in this fast-moving field. This Wellcome Trust Scientific Conference will discuss recent advances focusing on epigenome-wide approaches that are revolutionizing the field. Recent technological developments have made it possible to conduct epigenome-wide association studies (EWAS) to investigate the link between changes to the epigenome and the development of disease. One focus of this conference will be on epigenomic studies across of a range of common diseases, including psychiatric and neurodevelopmental disorders and diseases of the immune system.

Posted on Wednesday 13 June, 2012