The Family Cancer Clinics of Australia, COSA, The Australian Ovarian Cancer Study & kConFab Meeting 2013

http://www.meeting-makers.com/fac/

In 2013 our meeting will be a satellite of the InSiGHT meeting in Cairns.

Although kConFab, the Family Cancer Clinics (FCCs) and AOCS are funded in very different ways and have no official connections, all three groups share a common interest in familial cancer. For example, kConFab recruits families at high genetic risk of breast and breast/ovarian cancer through FCCs located in every State and Territory of Australia. In one sense kConFab is the research arm of the FCCs. Similarly, kConFab and AOCS collaborate extensively in the recruitment and research laboratory analysis of Australian families with multiple cases of ovarian cancer. Many kConFab and AOCS members (www.kconfab.org ) are health professionals (medical oncologists, surgeons, genetic counsellors, cancer specialists, research scientists) working in the Family Cancer Clinics and major research institutions through out Australia.

A joint annual meeting has particular value for the FCCs, kConFab and AOCS. It provides a forum to develop and discuss new research findings and implementation of technologies and clinical trials about families with multiple cases of breast, ovarian, melanoma, prostate and colorectal cancers. Previous meetings has allowed for both formal and formal presentations and group discussion by representatives from every major research institution in Australia on a wide variety of topics.

Thus, it is with great pleasure, on behalf of all these groups we extend a warm invitation to our conference that will take place in Cairns, Tropical North Queensland. This year we are fortunate to be able to satellite the International meeting of InSiGHT – the International Society for Gastrointestinal and Hereditary Tumours that follows our meeting in the same venue <http://wired.ivvy.com/event/cairn> .  The Wednesday 28th of August is a crossover day that both meetings share.  We encourage you to take the opportunity to attend the InSiGHT meeting and take out a joint registration package.

We therefore encourage you to participate by registering and submitting your abstract for an oral or poster presentation, or simply join us to meet others and learn the latest in Breast and Ovarian Cancer Genetics.  Some topics to be covered are:

*             Cancer risk prediction

*             Familial aspects of cancer

*             Risk management strategies including cancer prevention

*             Susceptibility genes, SNPs & associated targeted therapies

*             Psychosocial research

*             Mechanism of acquired resistance in cancer

You can do all this while enjoying the fantastic surroundings and experiences Cairns has to offer.

All the information you need is on the meeting website:

http://www.meeting-makers.com/fac/

12th International Symposium on Mutation in the Genome: mutation detection & genome sequencing- detecting variants one-by-one or genome wide, 22nd – 26th April 2013, Lake Louise, Canada.

www.mutationdetection.org

We invite you to attend the 12th biennial meeting of this popular series that will be held at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, in the UNESCO World-heritage Banff National Park.

The first meetings in this series concerned methodology which was developed to find mutations/variations in DNA. When we fast forward on 20 years we find cheaper and cheaper methods being used to do the same faster and faster. This has required different and new technologies to (a) analyze the output from the sequences (b) methods to assign pathogenicity to variants (c) databasing, (d) pre-conception testing and (e) personal genomes. The content of this meeting has moved in this direction.

We are all conscious of the disadvantages developing countries face in healthcare. In the area of genetic healthcare, sophisticated machines are beyond the reach of many, thus we are always wishing to showcase methodology that is affordable for all whether it be a new method or an old favourite with a new application.
We are also always wishing to present the latest and best methodology for scanning and sequencing and new technologies will be presented as always.

We therefore encourage you to come and learn something new and or present your findings at our meeting in Lake Louise,  a wonder of nature. We hope you take full advantage of the experts and companies we shall assemble. This wonderful environment coupled with good food and excellent science should provide an atmosphere of many new ideas and collaborations.
As always, this meeting limits the number of attendees to allow maximum interaction between delegates and we have prepared a wonderful social programme to complement the scientific programme that will ensure the best networking possible.

Topics include:

-  novel variant detection methods

-  novel sequencing platforms

-  personal genomes

-  applications of variant detection methods:

• full genomes
• exomes
• forensics
• somatic variants
• plant & animal research
• ancient DNA

-  next generation sequencing

-  molecular diagnostics

-  data collection

- and more…

Everything you need to know about registration, abstracts, accommodation, social programme and travel info on the website at: www.mutationdetection.org

A satellite to the combined Meeting of Australasian Mutation Detection & Molecular Genetics Society of Australasia (17th – 21st Sept. 2012: http://wired.ivvy.com/event/PORTD/

The Human Variome Project Australian Node (www.hvpaustralia.org.au) is an electronic repository of genetic test results and interpretations collected from pathology laboratories conducting genetic testing around the country. It was launched in 2011 in order to provide a resource for Australian diagnostic labs, clinicians and genetic counsellors when interpreting test results and communicating those findings to patients.

The Australian Node is currently in contract negotiations with the NeCTAR project to expand its services. Work will soon begin to increase the number of the genes contained in the repository as well as the number of laboratories submitting data, and to begin linking this molecular data with existing and new clinical datasets.

This meeting will provide an opportunity for all interested people to learn more about the services currently provided by the Australian Node and participate in planning the next phase of services. The meeting will particularly focus on the collection of clinical data/what data should be collected, what data can be collected, how we can collect these data ethically/and will begin to define a generic clinical data model that can be simply adapted for each gene/disease.

If you wish to attend, please take out either a joint registration package to both meetings or a single registration for this meeting alone. Details on the meeting website.

Rania Horaitis
Conference & Events Officer

Human Variome Project International Ltd.
Level 2, 161 Barry St.
Carlton South, VIC 3053, Australia
Tel: +61 (0) 3 8344 1831
Fax: +61 (0) 3 9347 6842
Email: rania@variome.org

Website: http://www.humanvariomeproject.org

Psychiatric genetics is the application of empirical quantitative and molecular methods to understand the genetic underpinnings of mental illness. WCPG is the major psychiatric genetics meeting of the year, where hundreds of researchers and clinicians from all over the world converge to discuss advances in the field.

The WCPG hope you will be an active participant in the XXth World Congress by submitting an abstract for Symposia, Oral and Poster presentation. Abstract submission is now open.

Further details: http://www.ispg.net/en/Meetings/2012_World_Congress/en/Meetings/2012_World_Congress.aspx

The 16th International Conference on Prenatal Diagnosis will be held at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel, 3 -6 June 2012.

Learn more at www.ispdhome.org/conference/2012

The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research is hosting an open forum directed toward medical trainees to provide an opportunity to discuss the issues regarding undertaking a PhD as a part of their training and facilitating an introduction to the world of both basic and clinical translational research.

This evening will provide an opportunity to discuss PhD studies in general to medical trainees, and will not just be specific to undertaking research at the Walter and Eliza Hall.

The importance of the night will be to provide a forum to discuss issues such as:

1) Why do basic research or clinical translational research

2) How to apply for a PhD

3) Funding – what scholarships are out there

4) What to expect from doing a pHd / MD – ie. day to day (which will be very different to what most clinical trainees have been doing)

5) What the field of interest is for each laboratory and current directions/interests at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute

6) Contact details and open invitation to come and talk to the head of the lab if interested.

Date:      Thursday 10th May
Time:      6.00 pm for 6.30 – 8.00 pm
Venue:    The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute, 1G Royal Parade, Parkville, 3050 (next to the Royal Melbourne Hospital Car Park Entrance)
Contact : Jenni Harris, email: harris@wehi.edu.au Phone 93452480

To view the Phd Information Night flyer, please click on the following: Phd Information Night

American Society of Human Genetics 62^nd Annual Meeting
Organizer: American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG)

Dates: November 6-10, 2012

Location: San Francisco, CA (Moscone Convention Center)

Website: http://www.ashg.org/2012meeting/

Abstract Deadline: June 4, 2012

The HGSA has been contacted by the ASHG to encourage our members to submit abstracts and attend the ASHG 2012 meeting. The ASHG does not charge a fee to submit abstracts and is encouraging more submissions from Australia and New Zealand.

The ASHG notes the expense of attending a meeting in the US and in exchange for submitting an abstract the ASHG is happy to extend a complimentary registration to one of the HGSA student members to help offset costs.

To be considered for the complimentary registration, please forward your details and abstract to the Secretariat secretariat@hgsa.org.au by the 4th June 2012. Abstracts will be judged on their scientific merit by the Education Committee and a decision on who receives the complimentary registration will be notified by the end of June.

The 62^nd Annual Meeting of the American Society of Human Genetics will feature invited presentations from the world’s leading geneticists, along with a variety of symposia, workshops, and other abstract-driven sessions focusing on the most important recent developments in basic, translational, and clinical human genetics research and technology. For the preliminary schedule of events, visit: http://www.ashg.org/2012meeting/pdf/Preliminary_Schedule.pdf.

 PLENARY/PLATFORM PRESENTATIONS * SYMPOSIA * WORKSHOPS * ABSTRACT-DRIVEN & INVITED SESSIONS * POSTERS * NETWORKING * CAREER/JOB RESOURCES * EXHIBITS * TRAINEE & TRAVEL AWARDS

This meeting annually brings together world leaders in clinical, pathological and scientific research into neuromuscular disorders. The first time the Congress is being held in Australasia.

This is an exciting time in the neuromuscular disorders field, with next generation sequencing techniques starting to have a huge impact in novel disease gene discovery and approaching use in molecular diagnostics and potential therapies for these conditions, based on understanding the pathobiology of the diseases, in clinical trials.

The four chosen themes for this year are:

1-     Impact of New Diagnostic Techniques on Clinical Practice in Neuromuscular Disorders

2-     Congenital Myopathies

3-     Standards of Care in Neuromuscular Disorders (inc. cardiac, respiratory, orthopedic, swallowing and feeding, physical medicine/therapy and rehabilitation).

4-     Advances in Therapy for Neuromuscular Disorders

Early career clinicians, pathologists, geneticists and research scientists are encouraged to take the opportunity to attend the Training Course, that is always run in association with the Congress, to be taught by some of the world’s best neuromuscular disorders clinicians and pathologists.

The abstract closing date is 31^st March.

See the website at: www.wms2012.com

This is a Conjoint Medical Education Seminar by The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and The Royal Australasian College of Physicians to be held at the Hilton on the Park, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

The seminar is designed for Senior Health Educators, Policy Makers, Policy Advisors, Regulators and others working in the area of Specialist Education and Training.

For registration and further details: Conjoint Medical Education Seminar

The Ethics, Philosophy and History of Medicine of the Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre, the Netherlands will organise the Advanced European Bioethics course ‘Human Genetics and Medical Technology’.

The course focusses on the moral problems generated by the research and development and application of new knowledge in a range of emerging fields, such as tissue engineering and genomics.

More information can be found: http://med.kuleuven.be/Faculteit_Geneeskunde/english/borders/erasmus-mundus-bioethics/documents/human-genetics-and-medical-technology

 Medical Genetics is a postgraduate level course addressed to both researchers and clinicians seeking an up-to-date overview of the field of medical genetics today. It provides an overall view of the clinical developments which are taking place as major applications of modern genetics in different medical specialties.

For further details: Medical Genetics Leaflet

HGSA’s Jozef Gecz has attended the course both as a student and lecturer. For further enquiries he may be contacted jozef.gecz@adelaide.edu.au

Alternatively, you may contact  Serena Paterlini egf.serena.paterlini@gmail.com

Serena Paterlini
Training and Eu Projects
European Genetics Foundation
via di Gaibola, 16, Bologna (Italy)
0039-0512088414
www.eurogene.org

International Society for Gastrointestinal Hereditary Tumours
5th Biennial Meeting

28th – 31st August 2013
Cairns Convention Centre
Cairns, Australia

 It is with great pleasure, on behalf of InSiGHT <http://www.insight-group.org>   that we extend a warm invitation to our international conference that will take place in Cairns  - the only place in the world where two UNESCO World Heritage areas meet; the Tropical Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef.

The meeting officially convenes on  Wed. the 28th of August with a Welcome Reception and ends Sat. 31st August around midday. The meeting will have associated satellite meetings: the Australasian Cancer Genetics Meeting (KConFab); Aug. 26th – 27th and the Human Variome Project to be held 28th August as part of the InSiGHT meeting.  Come and find out about what is happening both locally and internationally in the field.

We invite Registration and Abstracts for this international event that is to be held in Australia.  

Everything you need to know about Registration, Abstracts, Accommodation, Travel etc. may be found on the meeting Website at;

http://www.meeting-makers.com/insight/

For further details http://www.rcpa.edu.au/Continuing/PathologyUpdate/PathologyUpdate2012.htm

Through the Public Policy Training Course the College can provide Fellows and trainees with the necessary skills for them to more effectively engage in public policy and advocacy.

The Public Policy Training Course Pamphlet can be found toward the bottom of the page here: http://www.racp.edu.au/page/policy-and-advocacy  

Additionally, below the Pamphlet, Fellows can find the College’s Policy and Advocacy Handbook, upon which the course is based.

Today, the battle against maternal, fetal and infantile diseases needs to be extended beyond the typical pathology and perinatal syndromes. Thus, the motto of the 23^rd European Congress of Perinatal Medicine will be ‘Imprinting the Future’.

http://www.mcaevents.org/ecpm2012/index.aspx

Molecular Diagnostics in the Routine Laboratory- Bioinformatics to Match the New Technologies

      For further details refer to : Molecular Diagnostics Program

European Meeting on Psychosocial Aspects of Genetics is to be held concurrently with the European Society of Human Genetics Conference.

There will be a number of joint sessions with ESHG.

For more details please refer to: EMPAG 2012