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Past Conference

Maintenance of Genome Stability in Human Biology and Disease Conference

Date

03 May - 06 May 2020

Location

Chania, Crete

  • Stephen Jackson

    CRUK- Cambridge Institute

Early Bird - Expired  •  Talk Submission - Expired  •  Poster Submission - Expired  •  Registration & Payment Deadline - Expired

Synopsis

The DNA damage response (DDR) is a multifaceted intracellular network that is affected by, and influences, myriad cellular components and processes, including chromatin structure, DNA replication, transcription and cell cycle progression. Failure to properly respond to DNA damage leads to genomic instability, which is associated with various human syndromes and causes many age-related diseases, particularly cancer. It is becoming increasingly clear that various proteins connected to the DDR represent attractive therapeutic targets for cancer and other diseases.

The conference will cover new and highly topical aspects of DDR research, ranging from detailed molecular mechanisms to disease connections and therapeutic applications. The meeting will also highlight how DDR processes are influenced by epigenetic factors that include post-translational modifications and chromatin state. Bringing together world-leading established scientists and young investigators, the conference will provide a forum for presentations and discussions on cutting-edge research. Every effort will be made to facilitate the exchange of ideas between participating scientists, which will enable new collaborations and thereby accelerate scientific discoveries.

Key Sessions: 

  • Responses to DNA double-strand breaks
  • DNA repair, DNA replication and chromatin
  • Disease linkages and therapeutic applications

Target Audience

This conference will appeal to DNA repair, DNA-damage response and cell biology researchers worldwide, plus researchers, company employees and clinicians interested in how DNA repair and DDR processes impact on human health and disease, and therapeutic applications arising from DNA repair/DDR research. Researchers at all levels, from PhD students, post-docs, junior and senior PIs would find this meeting hugely relevant.
 

Confirmed Speakers

Chairs
Stephen Jackson

Stephen Jackson

Senior Group Leader, CRUK- Cambridge Institute

Programme

Although the programme has not yet been released, we are able to confirm that the overlapping session commences at 2:30pm on 03rd May and the conference will conclude on 06th May following breakfast.

Venue & Location

Avra Imperial

The Avra Imperial Hotel is situated on the picturesque bay of Kolymbari, 23km west of Chania, in Crete. Located next to the beautiful beach of Kolymbari, awarded with the EU Blue Flag, set amongst 65,000m² of fragrant lush gardens and surrounded by crystal clear turquoise waters of the Cretan sea with stunning views over the semi-mountainous peninsula, this makes for a wonderful setting for this conference.

With top class facilities including impressive swimming pools, five excellent restaurants and four vibrant bars, sports & leisure facilities, crèche & children’s club, shops, plus a rejuvenating and uniquely designed spa, there is plenty to occupy your free time whether you choose to relax and stay within the hotel or decide to venture further afield and see what Crete has to offer.

The themed Gala Night takes place on the third evening of the conference with a mouth-watering feast of local cuisine, a 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 include:

  • Complimentary Wi-Fi in guest rooms and throughout hotel and conference areas
  • 3 outdoor pools for adults & 2 children’s pools
  • 2 buffet restaurants & 3 à-la-carte restaurants
  • 4 vibrant bars
  • Wellness & Fitness Center with heated indoor pool
  • Open-air amphitheater
  • 2 tennis courts
  • Beauty & Hair Salon

General Information

Venue Rating

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Currency

Euro (EUR)

Address

Kolymbari 73006 Chania Crete Greece.

Nearest Airport

Chania International Airport

Location

Situated 23km west of Chania, Avra Imperial Hotel is positioned in the village of Kolymbari (or Kolimbari, Kolymvari), a true Cretan seaside village, surrounded by olive goves, located on the corner formed between the northern coastline of western Crete and the Rodopos peninsula stretching towards north. The waterfront and the jetty of the new harbor, that encloses the oldest small harbor with fishing boats, is ideal for a stroll in the afternoon, overlooking the blue of the sea, on one side, and on the other, the hills and the mountains of Rodopos peninsula, rising behind the house roofs.

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