Meeting report: 31st International Mammalian Genome Conference, Mammalian Genetics and Genomics: From Molecular Mechanisms to Translational Applications

Abstract

High on the Heidelberg hills, inside the Advanced Training Centre of the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) campus with its unique double-helix staircase, scientists gathered for the EMBL conference "Mammalian Genetics and Genomics: From Molecular Mechanisms to Translational Applications," organized in cooperation with the International Mammalian Genome Society (IMGS) and the Mouse Molecular Genetics (MMG) group. The conference attracted 205 participants from 30 countries, representing 6 of the 7 continents-all except Antarctica. It was a richly diverse group of geneticists, clinicians, and bioinformaticians, with presentations by established and junior investigators, including many trainees. From the 24th-27th of October 2017, they shared exciting advances in mammalian genetics and genomics research, from the introduction of cutting-edge technologies to descriptions of translational studies involving highly relevant models of human disease.

35th International Mammalian Genome Conference: meeting overview

“…The 35th IMGC emphasized the critical role of model organisms in advancing research in genetics and genomics. Consistent with previous meetings (Miller and Siracusa 2021;Moskowitz et al 2019;Sanchez-Andrade et al 2018;Tracey et al 2020), the 35th IMGC showcased how the mammalian community is moving forward with new discoveries and technologies that deepen our understanding of the complex roles of genetic and epigenetic mechanisms that drive development and disease processes, as well as revealed potential targets for therapy. Despite researchers having to adapt to a global pandemic, the incredible accomplishments of scientists, clinicians, and trainees these past two years were evident from the diversity of biological systems and disorders described across sessions.…”

34th International mammalian genome conference: meeting overview

“…TAGC2020 emphasized the critical role of model organisms in advancing research in genetics and genomics. Similar to previous meetings (Moskowitz et al 2019, Sanchez-Andrade et al 2018Tracey et al 2020), the 34th IMGC brought researchers together (albeit for the first time in a virtual format) to share their latest results. The development of cutting-edge technologies for genetic manipulation, single cell and global genomic/transcriptomic/proteomic profiling, along with digital in situ visualization of cellular pathways within tissues enabled researchers to delve more deeply into the complexity of disease phenotypes, developmental processes, and biomedical applications.…”

33rd international mammalian genome conference: meeting highlights

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