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Biobanks and Biomedical Collections |
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Strasbourg, 19 and 20 June - "Biobanks and Biomedical Collections – An Ethical Framework for Future Research" is the full title of this symposium, organized by the Health and Bioethics division of the Council of Europe. The objective of the symposium is to provide a basis for the re-examination of the Council of Europe Recommendation (2006)4 on research on biological materials of human origin. Speakers include Professor Kurt Zatloukal, chairman of BBMRI Europe, Professor Bartha Knoppers and Professor Graeme Laurie. Registration forms can be requested from bioethics.biobanks@coe.net. More information on http://www.coe.int/t/dg3/healthbioethic/default_en.asp. |
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European Human Genetics Conference |
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Nürnberg Convention Center Ost, 23 / 26 June - This year, the ESHG conference is combined with the European Meeting on Psychosocial Aspects of Genetics. A programme filled with lectures, workshops, an educational programme, poster sessions, and of course the presentation of the ESHG Award, presents the cutting edge of current human genetics research.
See www.eshg.org/programme2012.0.html |
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Work conference Best Practices Code of Good Usage |
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On June 29, FEDERA, BBMRI-NL and MedLawconsult organize a hands-on work conference to help implement the new Code of Good Usage (2011) at Domus Medica in Utrecht. Read all about it and sign up on the conference pages. |
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HandsOn: Biobanks |
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Uppsala Konsert & Kongress, 20 + 21 September - This interactive BBMRI.se conference will use Idea Labs, Hands-On Exhibitions, poster presentations and knowledge sharing to present, discuss and develop ideas for getting the best out of biobanking. Academics, industry, doctors, patient groups, policy makers, public representatives, and legislators can share knowledge and concerns, and contribute.
See bbmri.se/en/Conferences/handsonbiobanks/ |
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Connecting Biobanks |
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Mark your calendar: 19 November is the date set for our third annual conference, Connecting Biobanks. The location: Beatrixtheater, Utrecht. Registration is not yet opened, but we will keep you posted on any developments.
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Genomics in health and disease - Towards personal genomics |
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Radboud Auditorium Nijmegen, 3 + 4 December
The 2012 NCMLS New Frontiers symposium aims at highlighting the advances in genomics in various biomedical research fields, as well as its implications in the clinic. The two-day symposium will feature the role of genomics in health and disease, and will highlight developments towards personal genomics. With internationally renowned keynote speakers such as Sydney Brenner, as well as NCMLS top researchers, the 2012 New Frontiers will bring together scientific leaders in genomics of health and disease.
See www.ncmls.eu/new-frontiers/new-frontiers-2012/ |
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