Genomics for Healthcare & Socio-Economic Progress Conference

September 3rd, 2012 by ngedc

The Second Cardiff International Genomics Conference
‘Genomics for Healthcare & Socio-Economic Progress’
13-14 September 2012, Cardiff

Background
The conference will provide a forum for high level discussion on the current state of the art and future developments of genomic applications in medicine and health. In addition the programme includes a panel of international experts who will review the economic impact of potential applications of genome sciences and technologies in pharmaceutical, agriculture, bio-energy industries. The panel will review in detail the ethical, legal and social issues related to genomics. There will be emphasis on specific issues related to emerging economies of the developing world. 

Highlights of the 2012 International Genomics Conference
These include dedicated sessions on:
* Emerging genomic and converging technologies
* Genomic applications in public and population health
* Genomics and bio-economy
* Ethical, legal, social issues (ELSI)
* Genomic education and training
* Public awareness and engagement for health and social genomics

Further information
You can register for this conference and email your registration form to  burgessam@cf.ac.uk
For more details contact Angela Burgess on Tel: 029 2068 7267,
Fax: 029 2068 7659 or Email: burgessam@cf.ac.uk

Angela Burgess,

Education & Project Manager

The Wales Gene Park

Cardiff University

2 nd Floor Neuadd Meirionnydd

Heath Park Cardiff CF14 4YS

Tel: 029 2068 7267

Fax: 029 2068 7659

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