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2^nd Epigenetics Conference

From Mechanisms to Disease #Epigen20

28 Feb 2020 - 02 Mar 2020

Nassau, Bahamas

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Synopsis

Registration is now closed for this event, however, we are still accepting abstracts for the Epigenetic Pathways and Human Disease conference taking place from 30th April - 3rd May 2020 in Chania, Crete.

The DNA of eukaryotic cells is organized into chromatin fibres, where the nucleosome is the basic repeating unit. Chromatin is thus at the core of fundamental processes such as gene regulation, stem cell fate determination and cancer. By and large, these topics have traditionally been covered by separated meetings. However, recent literature indicates that the boundaries among these various disciplines are becoming less clear. This meeting on "Epigenetics: from mechanisms to disease" will bring together scientists studying chromatin architecture, epigenetics, stem cell biology and cancer. The talks will cover a broad range of topics, including chromosome organisation, long-range interactions, chromatin assembly, stem cell regulation/differentiation, RNA-based mechanisms, transcription regulation, DNA methylation and hydroxymethylation.

Speakers have been selected to broadly reflect lessons learned from a variety of model organisms and experimental approaches, including single-cell omics and imaging, chromatin and 3D genome analysis. Young scientists will be able to present their work through a large number of short talks selected from submitted abstracts as well as through poster presentation. The program has also allocated ample time for exchanging ideas and discussing novel hypotheses at the end of each session, as well as time for informal interactions and networking.

Student Offer

Take advantage of this fantastic opportunity for students! Register an academic at the full rate and bring a student for only $850. Unfortunately, Postdocs are not eligible for this offer. Both registration packages include; accommodation for the 28, 29 February and 01 March 2020 (on a shared basis for students) and a 24hour all-inclusive food and beverage package for the conference period. Once registered, please contact Emily Meen to obtain a special registration link for your student.

Confirmed Invited Speakers

Karen Adelman (Harvard Medical School)
CONTROLLING TRANSCRIPTION AT CODING AND NON-CODING RNA LOCI
Salvador Aznar Benitah (IRB Bracelona)
IMPACT OF HETEROCHROMATIN REGULATION IN ADULT STEM CELL FUNCTION AND MUTATIONAL BURDEN IN CANCER STEM CELLS
Roberto Bonasio (University of Pennsylvania)
REGULATION OF CHROMATIN COMPLEXES BY RNA
Adrian Bracken (Trinity College Dublin)
PRC2 COMPLEXES IN DEVELOPMENT AND DISEASE
Anne Brunet (Stanford University)
CHANGES IN CHROMATIN STATES IN AGING NEURAL STEM CELLS
Irene Chiolo (University of Southern California, Los Angeles)
WHEN SILENCE IS LOUD: HETEROCHROMATIN REPAIR MECHANISMS FOR GENOME STABILITY
Victor Corces (Emory University)
MECHANISMS OF TRANSGENERATIONAL INHERITANCE OF OBESITY EPIPHENOTYPES
Yael David (Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center)
NON-ENZYMATIC MODIFICATIONS ON HISTONES DRIVE CHANGES IN CHROMATIN STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION
Amanda Fisher (London Institute of Medical Sciences)
EPIGENETICS AND INHERITANCE
François Fuks (University of Brussels)
TRANSCRIPTOME-WIDE DISTRIBUTION AND FUNCTION OF RNA MODIFICATIONS
Yad Ghavi-Helm (Institute of Functional Genomics of Lyon - IGFL)
REGULATING GENE EXPRESSION IN 3D DURING EMBRYONIC DEVELOPMENT
Robert Kingston (Mass. General Hospital)
NUCLEOSOME COMPACTION, PHASE SEPARATION, AND POLYCOMB-GROUP MAINTENANCE OF REPRESSION
Tony Kouzarides (The Gurdon Institute)
MODIFICATIONS OF RNA AND THEIR ROLE IN CANCER
Jeannie Lee (Massachusetts General Hospital)
THE MANY FACES OF XIST RNA IN 3D
Geeta Narlikar (University of California, San Francisco)
THE ROLE OF PHASE-SEPARATION IN GENOME ORGANIZATION
Diego Pasini (University of Milan)
Rab Prinjha (GlaxoSmithKline)
DRUGGING TRANSCRIPTION: PROGRESS AND POTENTIAL FOR TREATING HUMAN DISEASES
Danny Reinberg (Howard Hughes Medical Institute)
THE EPIGENETIC STATUS OF SOME HISTONE POST-TRANSLATIONAL MODIFICATIONS
Anthony Schmitt (Arima Genomics)
DISCOVERY OF GENOMIC INTERACTIONS AND GENE REGULATORY MECHANISMS USING THE ARIMA-HIC PLATFORM
Ramin Shiekhattar (University of Miami)
REGULATION OF THE CODING AND NONCODING GENOME BY INTEGRATOR
Ali Shilatifard (Northwestern University)
PRINCIPLES OF EPIGENETICS AND CHROMATIN IN DEVELOPMENT AND HUMAN DISEASE
Ting (C.-ting) Wu (Harvard Medical School)
SUCH A LOT OF GENOME TO SEE…

Target Audience

This conference will appeal to PhD students, post-doc and group leaders working in the field of chromatin architecture, epigenetics, stem cell biology and cancer. Scientists active in R&D of small, medium and big pharma or biotech companies.

Educational Need

The primary purpose of workshops is to enhance communication between junior and senior investigators. As mentioned in the executive summary, “Young scientists will have the opportunities to present their work through a large number of short talks selected from submitted abstracts as well as through poster presentation. The program has also allocated ample time for exchanging ideas and discussing novel hypothesis at the end of each session, as well as time for informal interactions and networking.

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28 Feb 2020 - 02 Mar 2020

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Invited Speakers

Rab Prinjha

Head of Immunology Research Unit, R&D, GlaxoSmithKline

Robert Kingston

Chief, Molecular Biology, Mass. General Hospital / Harvard Medical School

Ting (C.-ting) Wu

Professor, Harvard Medical School

Tony Kouzarides

Deputy Director, University of Cambridge

Ali Shilatifard

Chairman, Northwestern University

Salvador Aznar-Benitah

Group Leader, IRB Barcelona

Adrian Bracken

Associate Professor, Trinity College Dublin

Anthony Schmitt

Vice President, Research and Development, Arima Genomics, Inc.

Francois Fuks

Professor, University of Brussels

Karen Adelman

Professor, Harvard Medical School

Geeta Narlikar

Professor, University of California, San Francisco

Ramin Shiekhattar

Professor, Human Genetics, University of Miami - Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

Roberto Bonasio

Assistant Professor, University of Pennsylvania

Yad Ghavi-Helm

Group Leader, Functional Genomics Institute of Lyon, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Ecole Normale Supérieure of Lyon

Jeannie Lee

Professor of Genetics, Massachusetts General Hospital

Amanda Fisher

Director, MRC London Institute of Medical Sciences

Yael David

Assistant Member, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Victor Corces

Professor, Emory University School of Medicine

Irene Chiolo

Assistant Professor, University of Southern California, Los Angeles

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From Mechanisms to Disease #Epigen20

28 Feb 2020 - 02 Mar 2020

Nassau, Bahamas

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Programme

FRIDAY 28^TH FEBRUARY
13:00 – 14:00	Student Networking Lunch
15:00 – 16:00	Registration & Welcome Reception
Chromatin Complexes in Development and Diseases Karen Adelman
16:00 – 16:10	Opening Comments
16:10 – 16:35	Luciano Di Croce Centre for Genomic Regulation	MOLECULAR MECHANISMS GOVERNING CELL IDENTITY, DIFFERENTIATION AND CANCER PROCESSES
16:35 – 17:00	Adrian Bracken Trinity College Dublin	PRC2 COMPLEXES IN DEVELOPMENT AND DISEASE
17:00 – 17:25	Robert Kingston Mass. General Hospital / Harvard Medical School	NUCLEOSOME COMPACTION, PHASE SEPARATION, AND POLYCOMB-GROUP MAINTENANCE OF REPRESSION
17:25 – 17:40	Chen Davidovich Monash University	MECHANISM FOR THE REGULATION OF PRC2 BY PALI1
17:40 – 18:25	Refreshments
18:25 – 18:40	Uhnsoo Cho University of Michigan Medical School	CRYO-EM STRUCTURE OF THE HUMAN MIXED LINEAGE LEUKEMIA-1 COMPLEX BOUND TO THE NUCLEOSOME
18:40 – 18:55	Alea Mills Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory	EPIGENETIC VULNERABILITIES OF HUMAN GLIOBLASTOMA
18:55 – 19:10	Shigeki Iwase The University of Michigan	AMELIORATION OF BRAIN HISTONE METHYLOPATHIES BY BALANCING A WRITER-ERASER DUO KMT2A-KDM5C
19:10 – 19:30	Esther Schnapp EMBO Press	REVIEW COMMONS AND PUBLISHING WITH EMBO PRESS
19:30 – 20:00	Meet the Poster Presenters
20:00	Group Dinner

SATURDAY 29^TH FEBRUARY
07:00 – 08:55	Breakfast at Leisure
Mechanistic Insight into Multi-Protein Chromatin Complexes Regulation Roberto Bonasio
08.55 – 09:10	Alfredo Valencia Harvard University/ Dana-Farber Cancer Institute	RECURRENT C-TERMINAL SMARCB1 MUTATIONS REVEAL A NUCLEOSOME ACIDIC PATCH INTERACTION THAT POTENTIATES mSWI/SNF CHROMATIN REMODELING
09:10 – 09:35	Ali Shilatifard Northwestern University	PRINCIPLES OF EPIGENETICS AND CHROMATIN IN DEVELOPMENT AND HUMAN DISEASE
09:35 – 10:00	Amanda Fisher MRC London Institute of Medical Sciences	EPIGENETICS AND INHERITANCE
10:00 – 10:25	Karen Adelman Harvard Medical School	CONTROLLING TRANSCRIPTION AT CODING AND NON-CODING RNA LOCI
10:25 – 12:15	Poster Session
12:15 – 16:55	Lunch at Leisure & Free Time
From Gene Regulation to Chromatin Architecture Geeta Narlikar
16:55 – 17:20	Rab Prinjha GlaxoSmithKline	DRUGGING TRANSCRIPTION: PROGRESS AND POTENTIAL FOR TREATING HUMAN DISEASES
17:20 – 17:45	Giacomo Cavalli Institute of Human Genetics (IGH)	3D GENOME ORGANIZATION AND POLYCOMB PROTEINS IN DEVELOPMENT AND CELL DIFFERENTIATION
17:45 – 18:00	Meelad Dawlaty Albert Einstein College of Medicine	NON-ENZYMATIC FUNCTIONS OF TET1 REGULATE BIVALENCY AT LINEAGE SPECIFIC GENES IN EMBRYONIC STEM CELLS TO ENSURE PROPER DIFFERENTIATION AND DEVELOPMENT
18:00 – 18:45	Refreshments & Poster Viewing
18:45 – 19:10	Ting (C.-ting) Wu Harvard Medical School	SUCH A LOT OF GENOME TO SEE…
19:10 – 19:35	Victor Corces Emory University	MECHANISMS OF TRANSGENERATIONAL INHERITANCE OF OBESITY EPIPHENOTYPES
19:35 – 20:00	Anthony Schmitt Arima Genomics	DISCOVERY OF GENOMIC INTERACTIONS AND GENE REGULATORY MECHANISMS USING THE ARIMA-HIC PLATFORM
20:00	Group Dinner

SUNDAY 1^ST MARCH
07:00 – 08:30	Breakfast at Leisure
Chromatin Alterations in Human Diseases Jane Skok
08:30 – 08:55	Salvador Aznar Benitah IRB Barcelona	IMPACT OF HETEROCHROMATIN REGULATION IN ADULT STEM CELL FUNCTION AND MUTATIONAL BURDEN IN CANCER STEM CELLS
08:55 – 09:20	Irene Chiolo University of Southern California, Los Angeles	WHEN SILENCE IS LOUD: HETEROCHROMATIN REPAIR MECHANISMS FOR GENOME STABILITY
09:20 – 09:35	Nicole Vander Schaaf Van Andel Research Institute	THE DNA METHYLATION LANDSCAPE OF INTESTINAL CELLS INFLUENCES THE TUMORIGENICITY OF A GENETIC DRIVER MUTATION
09:35 – 10:00	Yad Ghavi-Helm Institute of Functional Genomics of Lyon	REGULATING GENE EXPRESSION IN 3D DURING EMBRYONIC DEVELOPMENT
10:00 – 10:45	Group Photo, Refreshments & Poster Viewing
10:45 – 11:00	Sundeep Kalantry University of Michigan Medical School	KDM5C AND THE EVOLUTIONARY ORIGINS OF X-CHROMOSOME INACTIVATION
11:00 – 11:25	Tony Kouzarides University of Cambridge	MODIFICATIONS OF RNA AND THEIR ROLE IN CANCER
11:25 – 11:50	Yael David Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center	NON-ENZYMATIC MODIFICATIONS ON HISTONES DRIVE CHANGES IN CHROMATIN STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION
11:50 – 12:15	Jeannie Lee Massachusetts General Hospital	THE MANY FACES OF XIST RNA IN 3D
12:15 – 16:45	Lunch at Leisure & Free Time
RNA and Chromatin Organization Yad Ghavi-Helm
16:45 – 17:10	Geeta Narlikar University of California, San Francisco	CAN PHASE-SEPARATION EXPLAIN HETEROCHROMATIN PROPERTIES?
17:10 – 17:25	Jane Skok NYU School of Medicine	CTCFL AND ITS IMPACT ON GENE REGULATION AND INTERPLAY WITH CTCF FUNCTION
17:25 – 17:50	Ramin Shiekhattar University of Miami - Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center	REGULATION OF THE CODING AND NONCODING GENOME BY INTEGRATOR
17:50 – 18:05	Marissa Cloutier University of Michigan	MATERNAL CONTROL OF PATERNAL X-INACTIVATION
18:05 – 18:50	Refreshments & Poster Viewing
18:50 – 19:15	Roberto Bonasio University of Pennsylvania	REGULATION OF CHROMATIN COMPLEXES BY RNA
19:15 – 19:40	François Fuks University of Brussels	TRANSCRIPTOME-WIDE DISTRIBUTION AND FUNCTION OF RNA MODIFICATIONS
19:40 – 19:55	Elizabeth Kahney Johns Hopkins University	INVESTIGATING HISTONE INHERITANCE PATTERNS AT SPECIFIC GENOMIC LOCI
20:00	Gala Dinner & Poster Awards

MONDAY 2^ND MARCH
07:00 – 09:00	Breakfast at Leisure
Neuroepigenetics Adrian Bracken
09:00 – 09:25	Hans van Bokhoven Radboud University Medical Center	IMPACT: IDENTIFICATION OF CONVERGING MOLECULAR PATHWAYS ACROSS CHROMATINOPATHIES AS TARGETS FOR THERAPY
09:25 – 09:40	Gaia Novarino Institute of Science and Technology Austria	EPIGENETIC DEFECTS IN NEURODEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS
09:40 – 09:55	Michele Gabriele Massachusetts Institute of Technology	ONE BY ONE: CONVERGENCE, MULTIPLEXING AND SINGLE-CELL RESOLUTION IN THE STUDY OF NEURODEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS THROUGH BRAIN ORGANOIDS
09:55 – 10:10	Refreshments
10:10 – 10:25	Frank Kooy University of Antwerp	ON A COMPLEX NEURODEVELOPMENTAL DISORDER COUSED BY MUTATIONS IN ADNP IN MAN AND MOUSE
10:25 – 10:40	James Ellis SickKids	ALTERED TRANSLATION AND PROTEIN STABILITY DURING NEURODEVELOPMENT AFFECT DRUGGABLE PATHWAYS IN RETT SYNDROME
10:40 – 10:55	Ann Boija Whitehead Institute	DIFFERENTIAL PARTITIONING OF CANCER THERAPEUTICS IN NUCLEAR CONDENSATES
10:55 – 11:00	Closing Comments

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28 Feb 2020 - 02 Mar 2020

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Prices

Ticket Type	Early Bird	Full Price
Single Choose this option if you will be attending the conference alone, or if you will bring accompanying guests that will not attend the meeting.	$1718	$1818
Shared Choose this option if you wish to share with a colleague who is also attending the conference, or if you wish to be paired with another attendee of the same sex.	$1718	$1818
Student Choose this option if you are a student. Please note all students will be paired with another attendee of the same sex if a room sharer is not specified. If you wish to have your own room, please register under the Single option.	$1429	$1529

Additional Person

This is the cost for an additional adult or child to join you in the same room, for the entire conference period. Accompanying persons are not permitted access to the conference. If you wish to extend your stay, please see our 'Extra night' prices.

Adult

$684

Child

$263

Extra nights

Prices are per person.

Adult

$321

Child

$88

All registration fees include 3 nights accommodation and meals during the conference period. Exact inclusions are detailed below.

What's Included in our Registration Fees?

Our registration fees are inclusive of the following during the conference period only:

- Conference registration
- 3 Nights’ fixed accommodation (28, 29 Feb, 01 Mar 2020) on a single basis for academics and industry, on a shared basis for students
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner available at all restaurants according to their operational hours (excluding Black Angus and Starbucks)
- Unlimited select brand liquors, wines by the glass, local domestic beer, bottled water and soft drinks
- Gala Dinner (includes an open bar)
- Room service
- Guest room mini bar
- Non motorized water sports equipment
- Complimentary WIFI in both conference rooms and your guest room

What's Included in our Accompanying Adult Fees?

Our accompanying adult fees are inclusive of the following during the conference period only:

- 3 Nights’ fixed accommodation (28, 29 Feb, 01 Mar 2020) on a shared basis with a conference participant
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner available at all restaurants according to their operational hours (excluding Black Angus and Starbucks)
- Unlimited select brand liquors, wines by the glass, local domestic beer, bottled water and soft drinks
- Gala Dinner (includes an open bar)
- Room service
- Guest room mini bar
- Non motorized water sports equipment
- Complimentary WIFI in your guest room

Important Note: Accompanying persons are not permitted access to the conference.

What's Included in our Accompanying Child Fees?

Our accompanying child fees are inclusive of the following during the conference period only:

- 3 Nights’ fixed accommodation (28, 29 Feb, 01 Mar 2020) on a shared basis with the parent/s
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner available at all restaurants according to their operational hours (excluding Black Angus and Starbucks)
- Unlimited bottled water and soft drinks
- Gala Dinner
- Room service
- Non motorized water sports equipment
- Complimentary WIFI in your guest room

Important Note: Accompanying child fees are applicable for children aged 2-12 years. Children younger than 2 years stay free of charge with a parent. Children aged 13-17 years will be charged $377 per child. 18 years + will be classified as an adult at this venue (Melia Nassau Beach, Bahamas). Please kindly ensure your child / children are supervised at all times during conference and related events. Childcare services are available at the hotel, please contact Emily Bicknell for further information.

What's Included in our Extra Night Fees?

- 1 night’s accommodation for 1 person
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner available at all restaurants according to their operational hours (excluding Black Angus and Starbucks)
- Unlimited select brand liquors, wines by the glass, local domestic beer, bottled water and soft drinks
- Room service
- Guest room mini bar
- Non motorized water sports equipment
- Complimentary WIFI in your guest room

Important Note: Extra night child fees are applicable for children aged 2-12 years. Children younger than 2 years stay free of charge with a parent. Children aged 13-17 years will be charged $126 per night, per child. 18 years + will be classified as an adult at this venue (Melia Nassau Beach, Bahamas).

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2^nd Epigenetics Conference

From Mechanisms to Disease #Epigen20

28 Feb 2020 - 02 Mar 2020

Nassau, Bahamas

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2^nd Epigenetics Conference

From Mechanisms to Disease #Epigen20

28 Feb 2020 - 02 Mar 2020

Nassau, Bahamas

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LinkedIn forum

Bringing together the global community of researchers and scientists interested in Epigenetic Research. Relevant specialties are wide-ranging, reflecting the importance of Epigenetic research in many aspects of health and disease, including; chromatin architecture, epigenetics, stem cell biology, DNA & RNA modification and cancer.

The group is open to all and is intended as a networking forum for past, present and future participants of Fusion Conferences as well as those interested in the related topics.

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28 Feb 2020 - 02 Mar 2020

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Venue

Melia Nassau Beach All Inclusive

Overlooking one of the finest beaches in the world the Meliá Nassau Beach is surrounded by crystal blue waters and white sandy beaches. Located on the stunning Cable Beach, you are just a few minutes walk from the center, shops and restaurants. The beautiful Nassau Botanical Gardens are within easy reach (7km) and Lynden Pindling International Airport is situated only 9km away.

Throughout your stay delegates will enjoy a full meal plan, inclusive of beverages. Take your pick from Cilantro where you can experience the natural textures, aromas and flavors of Mexico, Nikkei, celebrated for its exquisite fusion of Japanese, Cantonese and Peruvian cuisine featuring a sushi bar and Teppanyaki tables, Estavida, an upbeat tapas lounge located in the hotel lobby serving innovative tapas and a wide selection of cocktails, Aqua, an A la carte restaurant specializing in exquisite, rustic Italian cuisine, The Market Place, where you will find an International buffet serving an array of exquisite dishes, O'Grille, an open air restaurant with fabulous views of the sea and pool serving casual beach fare and light bites and finally The Black Angus, a steakhouse featuring hip, contemporary jazz and modern decor, offering guests the finest quality prime cuts and the freshest ingredients.(This restaurant is not included in the all inclusive package, additional charges apply). The Gala Night takes place on the third evening of the conference with a mouth-watering feast of local cuisine, an open bar and amazing local entertainment. We welcome all delegates and their accompanying persons to the Gala Night – a truly fun filled night not to be missed!

Hotel Facilities

24 hour reception
Room service
3 heated outdoor pools
Complimentary resort wide Wi-Fi (guest rooms, throughout hotel, beach and conference areas)
24-hour Fitness Center
7 dining venues
4 bars.
non-motorised water sports

The Bahamas is formed by over 700 islands, keys and islets located in the Atlantic Ocean and renowned for its warm sunshine, mild climate, fine, white sandy beaches, turquoise, crystal clear water and friendly people, making this the perfect environment to relax and unwind in your free time during the conference.

Venue Rating

Currency

US Dollar (USD)

Address

Nassau W Bay St. Nassau Bahamas

Nearest Airport

Lynden Pindling International Airport

Location

The Melia Nassau Beach All-Inclusive is located right on the stunning Cable Beach just a few minutes away from the airport and city center; Nearby in Downtown Nassau you can experience the flavours of new foods at local restaurants, shop 'til you drop at Straw market or take a trip through time at the Pirates Museum. The beautiful Nassau Botanical Gardens are close by and water enthusiasts can enjoy non-motorized water sports right on property.

Nassau is the capital of the Bahamas. It lies on the island of New Providence, with neighboring Paradise Island accessible via Nassau Harbor bridges. The city has a hilly landscape and is known for it's fabulous beaches as well as its offshore coral reefs, popular for diving and snorkeling. It retains many of its typical pastel-colored British colonial buildings, like the pink-hued Government House.

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Transportation

The Melia Nassau Beach Resort is located just 9km from Lynden Pindling International Airport, approximately 10-15 minutes journey time. Formerly known as Nassau International Airport, it is the largest airport in the Bahamas and provides an international gateway into the country.

Taxis

There’s no shortage of available taxi cabs at Lynden Pindling International Airport. Taxis are available outside the U.S., International and Domestic terminals. Taxis charge approximately $25 one way to the Melia Nassau Hotel, however charges may increase if there are more than two passengers and/or two large suitcases.

Pre-Booked Airport Transfers

There are various suppliers that offer pre-booked airport transfer services to and from Lynden Pindling Airport. Please find details of a few that we are aware of below. However, should you require further information or would like to make a booking, please contact the company directly. Pre-booked transportation prices range from $70 - $145 one way.

Simon's Transports Ltd
Contact Name: Jocelyne Casimir
Contact Email: info@simonstransports.com
Website: https://simonstransportsbahamas.com/nassau-airport-transfers/

Majestic Tours
Contact Name: Betty Fox
Contact Email: betty@MajesticHolidays.com
Website: http://www.majestictoursbahamas.com/

Cheryl Bahamas Taxi & Tours
Contact Email: cherylfoxferguson@live.com
Website: http://www.cherylbahamastaxiandtours.com/

Black Diamond Transportation (BDT Bahamas)
Website: https://bdtbahamas.com

**Any bookings and transactions made with the above suppliers are the sole responsibility of the individual.

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Local Activities

Several free activities are available within the resort and include:

Trip to Balmoral Island during your stay; a taxi boat to and from Balmoral Island and access to the VIP Balmoral Beachside is included. Please ask reception for the boat departure/return schedule.
Daily fitness activities: gym classes, yoga, zumba, pool aerobics, etc.
In the water: paddleboards, glass-bottom kayaks, ocean duo kayaks, reef-board zayaks, cabana floating mats, water hammocks, etc.
Workshops: jewellery making, henna tattoo, scent creation, Bahamian crafts, etc.
Classes: mixology, scuba diving, dancing, etc.
Friendly competitions: beach volleyball, beach soccer, ping pong, darts, water balloon toss, deep dive contest, etc.
Free shuttle to Baha Mar and direct access to its spectacular 100,000 sq. ft. casino, Royal Blue™ tournament player’s golf course with special rates for Meliá guests, tennis court, spa, retail outlets and over 30 dining venues and lounges.

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Group Activities

Unfortunately, due to the recent shark attacks, we will no longer be offering a group snorkelling trip for our conferences in the Bahamas next year.

For those of you who still wish to enjoy tours/excursions outside of the resort during free time, Majestic Tours is a local tour operator offering individual or small group trips which can be pre-booked or organised through their hospitality desk within the hotel. For more information, please contact Majestic Tours directly.

Majestic Tours
Contact Name: Betty Fox
Contact Email: betty@MajesticHolidays.com
Website: http://www.majestictoursbahamas.com/

A number of free activities are also available within the resort, please visit our ‘Local Activities’ tab for more information.

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Childcare

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28 Feb 2020 - 02 Mar 2020

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Oral Presenters

We have several oral opportunities available at this meeting. To be considered for a talk, please register for the conference and upload your abstract when prompted to do so. You will be able to monitor the status of your abstract through your Fusion account and you will also receive an email if you are successful or unsuccessful.

Please use the abstract template provided (see below) and ensure your abstract is no longer than one page in length.

If you are accepted for a talk, we recommend you check our website regularly as the conference approaches. Regular programme updates will be released under the ‘Programme’ tab on the conference website.

Your Presentation

On the day of your presentation please make yourself known to our AV technician who will be present in the conference room. We advise running through your presentation at least 30minutes prior to your session commencing to ensure your slides and any videos or animations appear as expected. We prefer our speakers to run their presentation from the master PC or Mac, however, if you prefer to use your own laptop then please notify us prior to the session. A HDMI or VGA cable is usually available on the podium.

Our AV technician will apply your microphone and provide a combined slide advancer and laser pointer.

We ask all speakers to adhere to their time slots and respect their fellow presenters. A visual traffic light aide will be available to warn presenters as their time decreases.

Please make sure your presentation adheres to the following guidelines.

Aspect Ratio: On Screen Show (16:9)
File Type: Please save your presentation in PPT, PPTS or Keynote format.

Download Abstract Template

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Posters

We have several poster opportunities available at this meeting. To be considered for a poster presentation, please register for the conference and upload your abstract when prompted to do so. You will be able to monitor the status of your abstract through your Fusion account and you will also receive an email if you are successful or unsuccessful.

Please use the abstract template provided (see below) and ensure your abstract is no longer than one page in length.

Our poster boards can accommodate a maximum poster size of A0 (1189H x 841W mm), portrait in orientation. Posters exceeding this size may not fit on the poster boards provided and therefore we may be unable to display your poster, so please kindly keep to these measurements.

Displaying & Presenting Your Poster

Please bring your poster to registration and hand this to a member of the Fusion team. They will advise of your poster number and display your poster for you.

Your poster will remain on display for the duration of the conference, allowing presenters to take advantage of the refreshment breaks and free time for valuable networking opportunities, in addition to the official poster session.

Please check the programme and note the date and time of the poster session(s). Your poster will be judged during the poster session and prizes will be awarded at the Gala Dinner.

Posters will be taken down by the Fusion team and will be ready for collection at the Fusion desk on the final day of the conference.

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2^nd Epigenetics Conference

From Mechanisms to Disease #Epigen20

28 Feb 2020 - 02 Mar 2020

Nassau, Bahamas

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Conference History

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From Mechanisms to Disease #3EPI22

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From Mechanisms to Disease #Epigen24

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