Genome Engineering and Synthetic Biology (2nd edition)
A VIB TOOLS & TECHNOLOGIES CONFERENCE
Add to calendarGenome Engineering and Synthetic Biology are revolutionizing Life Sciences. Driven by advances in the CRISPR-toolbox for rapid, cheap, multiplex modification of genomes and breakthroughs in DNA synthesis technologies, the pace of progress enabled by these tools in the last 2 years has been breathtaking.
The 1st Genome Engineering and Synthetic Biology: Tools and Technologies meeting (GESB) in September 2013 was a roaring success and we are pleased to announce the 2nd edition of GESB in January, 2016. The symposium will bring together some of the most highly regarded Academics and Companies in the world with novel technologies in several sessions, with topics focused on:
- CRISPR and Synthetic Biology Tools
- Gene and Genome assembly
- CRISPR for re-engineering cellular systems
- Future CRISPR applications
- Expanding the Genetic Code
In addition to a great scientific and technology program, the conference will provide ample opportunities to network during the breaks, poster sessions, the conference dinner and our ‘Meet the Expert’ session!
‘Meet the Expert’ session with MIT Prof Christopher Voigt
We offer all junior researchers an opportunity to join speaker Christopher Voigt in a 'Meet the Expert' session during the conference. You will have the opportunity to ask any question/advise/feedback related to your research project/your research during an informal round table discussion. If you are interested in joining the session then send an e-mail to conferences@vib.be and let us know. Seating is very limited so make sure to reserve a spot soon!
Precision Genome Engineering Training Day on January 27, 2016 in Ghent, Belgium
The conference is preceded by a day of training, organized by Training at VIB, focused on precision genome engineering. The focus of this training is specifically on the practical use of the technology and on experiences gained applying genome engineering technologies in the lab. Registration and more info on the training day can be found on the training website.
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Confirmed speakers
David Bikard
Qingzhou Ji
Program
Day 1 - Thursday, 28 January, 2016
Chair: Jo Bury
Jo Bury
Jin-Soo Kim
Kevin Munnelly
Axel Trefzer
Daisy Dieltiens
Emma Zhang
Caixia Gao
Emily LeProust
Danilo Tait
Bert Depré
Kora Korzec
Martin Fussenegger
Chair: Nico Callewaert
Qingzhou Ji
Randall Platt
Koen De Gelas
Dietmar Schmucker
Marvin Y. Ouyang
Chair: Sven Eyckerman
David Bikard
Stefan Jakobs
Reinhard Eckloff
Justin Bingham
Frank van der Loop
Hanne Volpin
Thierry Vandendriessche
Chair: Halina Novak
Benjamin P. Kleinstiver
Dan Voytas
Timothy K. Lu
Day 2 - Friday, 29 January, 2016
Chair: Mark Veugelers
Bill Skarnes
Lothar Steidler
James Dahlman
Narendra Maheshri
Martin Jinek
Chair: Halina Novak
Floyd Romesberg
Court Turner
Farren Isaacs
Jay Konieczka
Chair: Dietmar Schmucker
Michael Fero
Riley Doyle
Weizhi Ji
Mark Behlke
Chair: Mark Veugelers