ESF conference on functional genomics and disease, Innsbruck, Austria

The third European Science Foundation (ESF) conference on functional genomics and disease is scheduled for 1 to 4 October in Innsbruck, Austria.

Developments in functional genomics technologies together with the expanding concept of systems biology have led to new possibilities for the understanding of disease mechanisms. Following two previous conferences, this event will bring together experts from the field in order to discuss the challenges ahead and the technologies that will lead to novel solutions.

Key topics on the agenda include:
- whole genome associations;
- comparative genomics;
- proteomics;
- epigenetics;
- regulatory networks;
- systems biology;
- personalised medicine;
- oncogenomics;
- ageing;
- lipidomics;
- bioinformatics;
- high throughput technologiesFor further information, please visit:
http://www.esffg2008.org/(opens in new window)