The Genetics Conference
           
Genetic screening for common diseases – fact or fiction?

The Wellcome Collection, Euston Road, London
Thursday 8th November 2007 6.30 – 8.30pm
Slide rack for DNA microarray processing
Slide rack for DNA microarray processing


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The following organisations are proud sponsors of The Genetic Conference 2007.

Genetic Health
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icon Introduction

Please join us for an evening of stimulating discussions and a drinks reception at the Wellcome Collection .

icon Programme and Key Speakers

The programme will begin at 6.30pm and is chaired by Professor Stephen Bustin. Talks on a variety of topics will commence as listed below.

 
6.30pm

SNPs - how are they measured and what do they do?

Prof. Stephen Bustin
Professor of Molecular Science, Barts and The London, Queen Mary School of Medicine
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6.55pm

Genetics of coronary heart disease

Dr. David Brull
Consultant Cardiologist, The Whittington Hospital
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7.20pm

Pharmacogenomics – targeted therapy

Dr. Mel Lobo
Consultant in Clinical Pharmacology, Barts and The London NHS Trust
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7.45pm

Genetics of obesity and diabetes

Prof. Mark McCarthy
Oxford Centre for Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, University of Oxford
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8.05pm

Genotyping and its clinical utility in lifestyle management  for disease prevention

Dr. Paul Jenkins
Reader in Endocrinology, Barts and The London, Queen Mary School of Medicine, and Medical Director, Genetic Health Ltd
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Drinks and canapés will be available

 

Please note: topics, times and speakers may change from those listed.

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icon Press Release

GENETIC SCREENING FOR COMMON DISEASES: Fact or Fiction?

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Telephone 0208 742 3789

Email a.misplon@geneticconference.com

Fax 0208 742 1818

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The Wellcome Collection is located close to Euston and King's Cross stations.

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Studying a gene map
Studying a gene map