|
 MONDAY, November 10 |
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| *8:30 AM |
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5:00 PM |
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The Human Variome Project Forum
For further information visit: http://www.humanvariomeproject.org/Philly08/ | |
Hilton Garden Inn Center City, 1100 Arch Street,
Room AB |
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| 8:45 AM |
- |
5:30 PM |
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P3G -Public Population Project in Genomics- Members' Meeting
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Courtyard by Marriott Hotel, 21 Juniper Street,
TBD |
|
| 12:30 PM |
- |
7:00 PM |
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GAIN Analysis Workshop III
For additional information visit http://guest.cvent.com/i.aspx?5S,M3,f96bf200-e613-4384-aabb-5673fbc18071 | |
Philadelphia Marriott Hotel,
Salon E, 5th Floor |
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| 1:00 PM |
- |
5:00 PM |
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NSGC Traveling Short Course Survival Skills for the 21st Century: How to Shape Your Future as a Genetics Professional
For details and registration visit http://www.nsgc.org/conferences/TSC/2008/Philadelphia.cfm | |
The Down Town Club,
6th & Chestnut Streets |
|
| *3:00 PM |
- |
10:00 PM |
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ASHG Board of Director's Meeting #1
| |
Philadelphia Marriott Hotel,
Salon A, 5th Floor |
|
| *6:00 PM |
- |
9:00 PM |
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ABMG Accreditation Committee Meeting
| |
Philadelphia Marriott Hotel,
Room 401, 4th Floor |
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| *6:00 PM |
- |
9:00 PM |
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ABMG Credentials Committee Meeting
| |
Philadelphia Marriott Hotel,
Room 402, 4th Floor |
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| TUESDAY, November 11 |
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| 7:00 AM |
- |
5:30 PM |
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Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD) International Research Consortium Meeting [FSH Society]
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Philadelphia Marriott Hotel,
Salon A/B, 5th Floor |
|
| 7:30 AM |
- |
4:00 PM |
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NSGC Traveling Short Course Survival Skills for the 21st Century: How to Shape Your Future as a Genetics Professional
For details and registration information visit http://www.nsgc.org/conferences/TSC/2008/Philadelphia.cfm | |
The Down Town Club,
6th & Chestnut Streets |
|
| *8:00 AM |
- |
3:30 PM |
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ASHG Undergraduate Genetics Education Workshop
Admission by advance registration only. The workshop is sold out. | | Convention Center,
Room 108 |
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| 8:00 AM |
- |
4:00 PM |
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GAIN Analysis Workshop III
For additional information visit http://guest.cvent.com/i.aspx?5S,M3,f96bf200-e613-4384-aabb-5673fbc18071 | |
Philadelphia Marriott Hotel,
Salon E, 5th Floor |
|
| *8:00 AM |
- |
5:00 PM |
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ACMG Finance Committee & Board of Directors Meeting
| |
Philadelphia Marriott Hotel,
Room 406, 4th Floor |
|
| *8:00 AM |
- |
6:00 PM |
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AGP-CSI Meeting
| |
Convention Center,
Room 110 |
|
| *8:30 AM |
- |
8:00 PM |
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Human Genome Variation Society Scientific & AGM Clinical Genetics & Human Genome Variation
For further information visit: http://www.hgvs.org/Philly08/ | |
Hilton Garden Inn Center City, 1100 Arch Street,
Room ABCD |
|
| 8:45 AM |
- |
3:00 PM |
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P3G - Public Population Project in Genomics- Members' Meeting
| |
Courtyard by Marriott Hotel, 21 Juniper Street,
TBD |
|
| 9:00 AM |
- |
12:00
noon |
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The Future of the Human Genome Assembly
| |
Convention Center,
Room 104B |
|
| *9:00 AM |
- |
5:00 PM |
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ABMG Board of Directors Meeting
| |
Philadelphia Marriott Hotel,
Room 404, 4th Floor |
|
| 10:00 AM |
- |
5:00 PM |
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Society of Craniofacial Genetics 31st Annual Meeting and Symposium
| |
Convention Center,
Room 102 |
|
| *11:00 AM |
- |
1:00 PM |
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ASHG Social Issues Committee Meeting
| |
Convention Center,
Room 101 |
|
| *11:00 AM |
- |
4:00 PM |
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ASHG Program Committee Meeting #1
| |
Convention Center,
Room 104A |
|
| 12:30 PM |
- |
4:30 PM |
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Adult Polyglucosan Body Disease Research Foundation Scientific/Medical Advisory Board Meeting
| |
Convention Center,
Room 105A |
|
| 1:00 PM |
- |
5:00 PM |
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Hereditary Hearing Impairment Consortium
| |
Convention Center,
Room 201 |
|
| 1:00 PM |
- |
5:00 PM |
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Inherited Human Radiosensitivity (aka ataxia-telangiectasia)
| |
Philadelphia Marriott Hotel,
Room 408, 4th Floor |
|
| *3:00 PM |
- |
5:00 PM |
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The IMPACT Study Collaborators Meeting
| |
Philadelphia Marriott Hotel,
Room 401/402, 4th Floor |
|
| 3:00 PM |
- |
7:00 PM |
|
Registration Open | | Convention Center,
Bridge Area |
|
| *3:00 PM |
- |
8:00 PM |
|
ASHG Board of Director's Meeting #2
| |
Convention Center,
Room 106 |
|
| 5:00 PM |
- |
6:30 PM |
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The HapMap Website: Phase 3 (Tutorial)
| |
Convention Center,
Room 105B |
|
| 5:00 PM |
- |
7:00 PM |
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New Developments in Postnatal and Prenatal Chromosomal Microarray Analysis
| |
Philadelphia Marriott Hotel,
Salon C, 5th Floor |
|
| 5:00 PM |
- |
7:30 PM |
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Clinical Use of Substrate Reduction Therapy for Treatment of Lysosomal Storage Disorders: 2008
| |
Convention Center,
Room 108 |
|
| *6:00 PM |
- |
8:00 PM |
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The PRACTICAL Meeting
| |
Convention Center,
Room 104B |
|
| *6:00 PM |
- |
9:00 PM |
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ACMG Lab QA Biochemical Subcommittee
| |
Philadelphia Marriott Hotel,
Room 404, 4th Floor |
|
| *6:00 PM |
- |
9:00 PM |
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ACMG Lab QA Cytogenetics Subcommittee Meeting
| |
Philadelphia Marriott Hotel,
Room 403, 4th Floor |
|
| *6:00 PM |
- |
9:00 PM |
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ACMG Lab QA Molecular Subcommittee Meeting
| |
Philadelphia Marriott Hotel,
Room 406, 4th Floor |
|
| *6:30 PM |
- |
8:30 PM |
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International Federation of Human Genetics Societies (IFHGS) Executive Committee Meeting
| |
Convention Center,
Room 105A |
|
| *7:00 PM |
- |
9:30 PM |
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American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A Editorial Board Meeting
| |
Philadelphia Marriott Hotel,
Room 408, 4th Floor |
|
| 8:00 PM |
- |
10:00 PM |
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ASHG Opening Mixer
Sponsored by Sequenom | | Philadelphia Marriott Hotel,
Liberty Ballroom, 3rd Floor |
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| WEDNESDAY, November 12 |
|
| *7:00 AM |
- |
8:00 AM |
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ACMG Development Committee Meeting
| |
Convention Center,
Room 101 |
|
| *7:00 AM |
- |
8:00 AM |
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ASHG Undergraduate Genetics Education Subcommittee Meeting
| |
Convention Center,
Room 104A |
|
| 7:30 AM |
- |
5:00 PM |
|
Registration Open | | Convention Center,
Bridge Area |
|
| 8:00 AM |
- |
9:30 AM |
|
Concurrent Education and Social Issues Sessions I (1-4):
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| Convention Center, |
| | | | |
1. |
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2030: The Future Face of Genetics Education
Sponsored by Affymetrix | | Room 103 |
| | | | |
2. | |
Confound It!: Analysis and Interpretation Issues in Population-based Genetics Research
| | Room 204 |
| | | | |
3. | |
Benefits and Risks: Assessing the Experience with Open Data Access Models for Genome-Wide Association Studies
| | Room 201 |
| | | | |
4. | |
Shaping the Future of Personalized Genetic Information--Today
| | Room 113 |
|
| 8:00 AM |
- |
10:00 AM |
|
Invited Session:
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| Convention Center, |
| | | | |
5. |
|
Using DNA Sequence to Detect Variation Related to Human Disease: The Promises and Challenges of Medical Sequencing
Sponsored by Roche Applied Science | | Ballroom A |
|
| 10:00 AM |
- |
11:30 AM |
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Concurrent Education and Social Issues Sessions II (6-9):
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| Convention Center, |
| | | | |
6. |
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Using the UCSC Genome Browser and Galaxy Toolkit
| | Room 204 |
| | | | |
7. | |
Genetics Education by the News and Entertainment Media: Paradox or Paradigm?
| | Room 103 |
| | | | |
8. | |
The Social, Ethical and Biomedical Implications of Ancestry Testing: Exploring New Terrain
| | Room 201 |
| | | | |
9. | |
From Family History to Medical Records: Electronic Integration of Health Information
| | Room 113 |
|
| 10:00 AM |
- |
12:00
noon |
|
Invited Session:
|
| Convention Center, |
| | | | |
10. |
|
Organismal and Cellular Phenomics of Breast Cancer Susceptibility Genes
| | Ballroom B |
|
| 10:30 AM |
- |
6:30 PM |
|
Posters and Exhibits Open | | Convention Center,
Exhibit Hall C |
|
| 11:30 AM |
- |
1:00 PM |
|
Curbstone Consults: Review and Discussion of Unique Cases - Especially for Clinicians and Counselors | | Convention Center,
Room 107 |
|
12:00
noon |
- |
1:00 PM |
|
ASHG Trainee-Mentor Luncheon
Admittance by advance ticket purchase only. Cost $20. Registration deadline is September 19. | | Convention Center,
Room 108 |
|
*12:00
noon |
- |
1:00 PM |
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ACMG Genetics Review Course Committee Meeting
| |
Convention Center,
Room 106 |
|
*12:00
noon |
- |
1:00 PM |
|
ACMG Membership Committee Meeting
| |
Convention Center,
Room 105A |
|
12:00
noon |
- |
1:00 PM |
|
Genetics Residency Program Directors Association
| |
Convention Center,
Room 102 |
|
*12:00
noon |
- |
1:00 PM |
|
Human Molecular Genetics Editorial Board Meeting
| |
Convention Center,
Room 104B |
|
12:00
noon |
- |
1:00 PM |
|
A Novel Method for High-Throughput, Nanoliter Volume Real-Time PCR
| |
Philadelphia Marriott Hotel,
Salon K, 5th Floor |
|
12:00
noon |
- |
1:00 PM |
|
Affymetrix Seminar on Genetic Analysis: Enabling Genome Discovery using Affymetrix(R) DNA Analysis Products
| |
Philadelphia Marriott Hotel,
Salon C/D, 5th Floor |
|
12:00
noon |
- |
1:00 PM |
|
Agilent Technologies Workshop: Agilent's New Tools for Genomics: Copy Number Variation Arrays and Targeted Re-Sequencing
| |
Philadelphia Marriott Hotel,
Salon A, 5th Floor |
|
12:00
noon |
- |
1:00 PM |
|
Amicus Therapeutics Symposium: Renal Care of the Fabry Patient
| |
Philadelphia Marriott Hotel,
Salon F, 5th Floor |
|
12:00
noon |
- |
1:00 PM |
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Conquering Genome-Wide Association Studies with the Rosetta Syllego™ System
For further information visit www.rosettabio.com | |
Philadelphia Marriott Hotel,
Room 405, 4th Floor |
|
12:00
noon |
- |
1:00 PM |
|
Microfluidic Technology Enabling Advances in microRNA Research
| |
Philadelphia Marriott Hotel,
Room 401/402, 4th Floor |
|
12:00
noon |
- |
1:00 PM |
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Illumina Technology Workshop: New Frontiers in Genome Analysis: Advances in Sequencing and Genotyping Technology
For further information visit www.illumina.com | |
Philadelphia Marriott Hotel,
Salon H, 5th Floor |
|
12:00
noon |
- |
1:00 PM |
|
Redefining Genomic Analysis using the Applied Biosystems SOLID™ System
For further information visit http://marketing.appliedbiosystems.com/mk/submit/ASHG2008_ARD?_JS=T&rd=b | |
Philadelphia Marriott Hotel,
Salon I/J, 5th Floor |
|
12:00
noon |
- |
1:00 PM |
|
The Winning Combination in Microarray Analysis: BioMicro, Invitrogen, and Molecular Devices
For further information email candace.anderson@moldev.com | |
Philadelphia Marriott Hotel,
Salon B, 5th Floor |
|
12:00
noon |
- |
1:00 PM |
|
Genial Genetics Workshop: Advances in Web Based Genetic Patient Management including topics in HL7 Interfaces, Electronic Medical Records & Multi-Site Integration
Contact karissa@genialgenetics.com to reserve a space or visit the following URL: http://www.genialgenetics.com/ashg2008.htm | |
Philadelphia Marriott Hotel,
Room 305 |
|
| 1:00 PM |
- |
1:30 PM |
|
11. | | Presidential Address:
Principia Genetica: Our Future Science | | Convention Center,
Hall A |
|
| 1:30 PM |
- |
3:30 PM |
|
12. | | Plenary Session | | Convention Center,
Hall A |
|
| 3:30 PM |
- |
4:30 PM |
|
13. | | Special Plenary Session: The Hardy-Weinberg Law Centenary | | Convention Center,
Hall A |
|
| 4:30 PM |
- |
6:30 PM |
|
Poster Session I
Authors present at posters | | Convention Center,
Exhibit Hall C |
|
| 6:30 PM |
- |
8:00 PM |
|
ASHG Career Networking Reception & Job Fair
Sponsored by Shire HGT | | Convention Center,
Grand Hall |
|
| 6:30 PM |
- |
8:00 PM |
|
Baylor College of Medicine Department of Molecular and Human Genetics Reception
| |
Philadelphia Marriott Hotel,
Salon A/B, 5th Floor |
|
| 6:30 PM |
- |
8:00 PM |
|
Cleveland Clinic Genomic Medicine Institute Reception
| |
Philadelphia Marriott Hotel,
Independence Ballroom Salon I, 3rd Floor |
|
| *6:30 PM |
- |
8:00 PM |
|
Human Mutation Editorial Board Meeting
| |
Philadelphia Marriott Hotel,
Room 401/402, 4th Floor |
|
| *6:30 PM |
- |
8:00 PM |
|
CMCP Annual Meeting 2008 (meeting will follow with dinner)
This meeting requires pre-registration, please email for inquiries and information: lizamak@interchange.ubc.ca | |
Philadelphia Marriott Hotel,
Thirteen Restaurant |
|
| *6:30 PM |
- |
8:30 PM |
|
European Society of Human Genetics (ESHG) Board Meeting
| |
Convention Center,
Room 106 |
|
| 6:30 PM |
- |
8:30 PM |
|
Pittsburgh Reunion
| |
Philadelphia Marriott Hotel,
Room 407/408, 4th Floor |
|
| 6:30 PM |
- |
8:30 PM |
|
Neurocognitive and Behavioral Issues in PKU Patients: A Clinical and Mechanistic Review
For further information visit www.francefoundation.com/pku | |
Philadelphia Marriott Hotel,
Salon C/D, 5th Floor |
|
| 6:30 PM |
- |
8:30 PM |
|
Genome Medicine Announcement Reception
For further details, please go to http://genomemedicine.com | |
Loews Philadelphia Hotel, 1200 Market Sreet,
Solstice Private Dining Room |
|
| 6:30 PM |
- |
9:00 PM |
|
High-Definition Targeted Analysis of Human Disease with 2.1 Million Feature Microarrays: Copy Number Variation, Epigenetics, and Sequence Capture for Medical Sequencing
For further information visit www.nimblegen.com | |
Philadelphia Marriott Hotel,
Salon G, 5th Floor |
|
| *6:30 PM |
- |
9:30 PM |
|
ACMG Laboratory Quality Assurance Committee
| |
Philadelphia Marriott Hotel,
Salon K/L, 5th Floor |
|
| *6:30 PM |
- |
9:30 PM |
|
ACMG Professional Practice & Guidelines Committee Meeting
| |
Philadelphia Marriott Hotel,
Room 413, 4th Floor |
|
| 6:30 PM |
- |
9:30 PM |
|
Perspectives on Evolving Strategies for Lysosomal Storage Disease Treatment (A CME Dinner Symposium supported by an educational grant from Genzyme Corporation and jointly-sponsored by CME Consultants and MedLogix Communications, LLC)
For further information visit www.regonline.com/lsdsymposium | |
Loews Philadelphia Hotel, 1200 Market Sreet,
Commonweatlh Hall, 2nd Floor |
|
| 6:30 PM |
- |
9:30 PM |
|
Deciphering Human Genetics with Sequenom MassARRAY Technology
| |
Philadelphia Marriott Hotel,
Liberty Ballroom B/C, 3rd Floor |
|
| 6:30 PM |
- |
10:00 PM |
|
Agilent Technologies, Stratagene and Velocity11 Reception
| |
Loews Philadelphia Hotel, 1200 Market Sreet,
Regency B |
|
| 6:45 PM |
- |
7:45 PM |
|
ABMG Open Forum
| |
Convention Center,
Room 204 |
|
| 7:30 PM |
- |
9:30 PM |
|
Program in Genetics and Genomic Medicine University of Maryland School of Medicine Reception
| |
Philadelphia Marriott Hotel,
Room 404, 4th Floor |
|
| *8:00 PM |
- |
10:00 PM |
|
14. | | ASHG Trainee Program: Career Development and Networking Session
Separate complimentary registration required. You must register in advance before September 19 | | Convention Center,
Ballroom B |
|
| 8:00 PM |
- |
10:00 PM |
|
Indiana University School of Medicine Department of Medical & Molecular Genetics Alumni Reception
| |
Philadelphia Marriott Hotel,
Salon I, 5th Floor |
|
| 8:00 PM |
- |
10:00 PM |
|
University of Michigan Department of Human Genetics Alumni Gathering
| |
Philadelphia Marriott Hotel,
Room 414/415, 4th Floor |
|
| 9:00 PM |
- |
11:00 PM |
|
CHOP/PENN Reunion
| |
Philadelphia Marriott Hotel,
Independence Ballroom Salon II, 3rd Floor |
|
| THURSDAY, November 13 |
|
| 7:00 AM |
- |
8:00 AM |
|
National MPS Society Scientific Advisory Board Breakfast
| |
Philadelphia Marriott Hotel,
Room 401, 4th Floor |
|
| 7:00 AM |
- |
6:30 PM |
|
Posters Open | | Convention Center,
Exhibit Hall C |
|
| 7:30 AM |
- |
5:00 PM |
|
Registration Open | | Convention Center,
Bridge Area |
|
| 8:00 AM |
- |
10:30 AM |
|
Concurrent Platform Sessions I (15-21):
|
| Convention Center, |
| | | | |
15. |
|
Genomics I
| | Hall A |
| | | | |
16. | |
Neuropsychiatric Disorders and Neurodevelopment
| | Ballroom A |
| | | | |
17. | |
Ciliopathies
| | Ballroom B |
| | | | |
18. | |
Cytogenetics
| | Room 103 |
| | | | |
19. | |
Clinical Genetics I
| | Room 113 |
| | | | |
20. | |
Statistical Genetics I
| | Room 201 |
| | | | |
21. | |
Cardiovascular Genetics and Blood Biomarkers
| | Room 204 |
|
| 10:30 AM |
- |
6:30 PM |
|
Exhibits Open | | Convention Center,
Exhibit Hall C |
|
| 11:00 AM |
- |
1:00 PM |
|
Concurrent Invited Scientific and Education Sessions I (22-28):
|
| Convention Center, |
| | | | |
22. |
|
Non-coding RNA: Red-headed Stepchild of the Human Genome
| | Ballroom A |
| | | | |
23. | |
Double the Trouble: Bidirectional Expression of Triplet Expansion Mutations in DM1, SCA8, FXTAS, and HDL2
| | Room 103 |
| | | | |
24. | |
Novel Insights into Telomere Structure and Function
| | Ballroom B |
| | | | |
25. | |
Statistical Methods for Genome-wide Association Studies
| | Hall A |
| | | | |
26. | |
The Role of Autophagy in Cellular Homeostasis and Genetic Disease
| | Room 201 |
| | | | |
27. | |
Why Aren't We Extinct? Revisiting "Our Load of Mutations"
| | Room 204 |
| | | | |
28. | |
Innovative RNA Biology: A New Paradigm for the Treatment of Genetic Disorders
| | Room 113 |
|
| *1:00 PM |
- |
2:00 PM |
|
AJHG Editorial Board Luncheon
| |
Convention Center,
Room 104A |
|
| *1:00 PM |
- |
2:00 PM |
|
ACMG Intellectual Property Committee Meeting
| |
Convention Center,
Room 105A |
|
| *1:00 PM |
- |
2:00 PM |
|
ACMG Therapeutics Committee Meeting
| |
Convention Center,
Room 101 |
|
| 1:00 PM |
- |
2:00 PM |
|
Using Free Online Genetics Information Resources for Ethics, Law, Patenting, and Policy: The National Information Resource on Ethics and Human Genetics
| |
Convention Center,
Room 107 |
|
| *1:00 PM |
- |
2:00 PM |
|
Association of Professors of Human and Medical Genetics (APHMG) Member Lunch Meeting
| |
Convention Center,
Room 102 |
|
| 1:00 PM |
- |
2:00 PM |
|
Applied Biosystems Presents: Understanding Genetic Variation and Human Disease: Copy Number Variation Assays and High-Throughput SNP Screening with the OpenArray™ Platform
For further information visit http://marketing.appliedbiosystems.com/mk/submit/ASHG2008_ARD?_JS=T&rd=b | |
Philadelphia Marriott Hotel,
Franklin 2, 4th Floor |
|
| 1:00 PM |
- |
2:00 PM |
|
Oxford Gene Technology invites you to Oligonucleotide aCGH analysis from set up to result in your laboratory
To reserve a space contact OGT at producs@ogt.co.uk or +44 (0)1865-856826. Website www.ogt.co.uk | |
Philadelphia Marriott Hotel,
Room 401, 4th Floor |
|
| 1:00 PM |
- |
2:00 PM |
|
Genetic Dissection of a Major Mouse Obesity QTL (Carfhg2): Integration of Gene Expressions and Causality Modeling
For further information visit www.fluidigm.com | |
Philadelphia Marriott Hotel,
Rooms 407/408/409, 4th Floor |
|
| 1:00 PM |
- |
2:00 PM |
|
New Epigenetics Technology-EpiTect Sets New Standards & Workflow for DNA Methylation Analysis; Application-The Development of Quantitative CpG Island Methylator Phenotype Characteristic of Primary GBM Tumors Sensitive & Resistant to TMZ/Radiation Therapy
For further information visit www.qiagen.com | |
Philadelphia Marriott Hotel,
Franklin 4, 4th Floor |
|
| 1:00 PM |
- |
2:00 PM |
|
Selective Genomic Amplification for Targeted Re-sequencing Applications
For further information visit www.raindancetech.com/ASHGworkshop | |
Philadelphia Marriott Hotel,
Room 411/412, 4th Floor |
|
| 1:00 PM |
- |
2:00 PM |
|
Simplify the Process: Sample Collection, Preparation and Amplification for Molecular and Proteomic Analysis
For further information visit www.whatman.com | |
Philadelphia Marriott Hotel,
Franklin 3, 4th Floor |
|
| 1:00 PM |
- |
2:00 PM |
|
The Use of Locked Nucleic Acids in Real Time PCR, Antisense-Mediated Gene Knockdown and Mismatch Discrimination
| |
Philadelphia Marriott Hotel,
Room 404, 4th Floor |
|
| 1:00 PM |
- |
2:00 PM |
|
A Novel Technology for Sustainable Solution in Biospecimen Management and Storage
For further information visit www.genvault.com | |
Philadelphia Marriott Hotel,
Room 402, 4th Floor |
|
| 1:00 PM |
- |
2:00 PM |
|
CNV's, Imputation, & deCODEme - The Path Forward In Human Genetics
For further information and registration details visit www.deCODE.com | |
Philadelphia Marriott Hotel,
Independence Ballroom, 3rd Floor |
|
| 2:00 PM |
- |
4:30 PM |
|
Concurrent Platform Sessions II (29-35):
|
| Convention Center, |
| | | | |
29. |
|
Genomics II
| | Hall A |
| | | | |
30. | |
Neuropsychiatric and Neurodegenerative Disorders
| | Ballroom A |
| | | | |
31. | |
Diabetes and Obesity
| | Ballroom B |
| | | | |
32. | |
Cancer Genetics
| | Room 103 |
| | | | |
33. | |
Metabolic Genetics
| | Room 113 |
| | | | |
34. | |
Statistical Genetics II
| | Room 201 |
| | | | |
35. | |
Evolutionary and Population Genetics
| | Room 204 |
|
| 4:30 PM |
- |
6:30 PM |
|
Poster Session II
Authors present at posters | | Convention Center,
Exhibit Hall C |
|
| 5:00 PM |
- |
6:30 PM |
|
Curbstone Consults: Review and Discussion of Unique Cases - Especially for Clinicians and Counselors | | Convention Center,
Room 107 |
|
| 5:00 PM |
- |
6:30 PM |
|
UCSC Interactive Workshop: Useful Databases for Geneticists
Advance registration required, deadline September 19. Note: this session is repeated on Friday | | Convention Center,
Room 204 |
|
| 6:30 PM |
- |
7:30 PM |
|
Golden Helix SNP & Variation Suite 7: Powering Next Generation Association Studies with Advanced Methods for Handling and Analyzing Whole Genome SNP, CNV, and ROH Data
| |
Convention Center,
Room 102 |
|
| 6:30 PM |
- |
7:30 PM |
|
Progeny Genetic Data Management Software Tools– Integration of Samples, Clinical Data, Genotypes, and Beyond
| |
Philadelphia Marriott Hotel,
Franklin 4, 4th Floor |
|
| 6:30 PM |
- |
8:00 PM |
|
36. | | Publications Workshop: Demystifying the Road to Publication
Admission by advance ticket purchase only; Cost is $25 and deadline to register is September 19. | | Convention Center,
Room 109 |
|
| 6:30 PM |
- |
8:00 PM |
|
UCLA Medical Genetics Training Program and Department of Human Genetics Annual Reception
| |
Philadelphia Marriott Hotel,
Franklin 1, 4th Floor |
|
| *6:30 PM |
- |
8:00 PM |
|
Harvard Medical School Reception
| |
Philadelphia Marriott Hotel,
Room 401/402, 4th Floor |
|
| 6:30 PM |
- |
8:00 PM |
|
Mount Sinai School of Medicine Department of Genetics and Genomic Sciences Alumni Reception
| |
Hilton Garden Inn Center City, 1100 Arch Street,
Garden Room, 10th Floor |
|
| 6:30 PM |
- |
8:00 PM |
|
Oregon Health & Science University - Molecular & Medical Genetics Reception
| |
Philadelphia Marriott Hotel,
Room 407/408, 4th Floor |
|
| *6:30 PM |
- |
8:00 PM |
|
Association of Chinese Geneticists in America Annual Meeting/Banquet
For further details contact Marilyn Li via email at mli2@tulane.edu | |
1026-28 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107,
Joy Tsin Lau Chinese Restaurant |
|
| 6:30 PM |
- |
8:00 PM |
|
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) New Investigator Outreach
| |
Philadelphia Marriott Hotel,
Salon I/J, 5th Floor |
|
| 6:30 PM |
- |
8:00 PM |
|
Applied Biosystems: miRNA - Small Tools to Enable Big Discoveries
For further information visit http://marketing.appliedbiosystems.com/mk/submit/ASHG2008_ARD?_JS=T&rd=b | |
Philadelphia Marriott Hotel,
Salon A/B, 5th Floor |
|
| 6:30 PM |
- |
8:00 PM |
|
Solutions To Next Generation Data Analysis
For further information visit: http://www.dnastar.com | |
Convention Center,
Room 105B |
|
| 6:30 PM |
- |
8:00 PM |
|
New Directions in the Management of the Mucopolysaccharidoses
| |
Philadelphia Marriott Hotel,
Salon H, 5th Floor |
|
| 6:30 PM |
- |
8:00 PM |
|
The Use of PyrosequencingTM technology for Accurate Identification of SNPs, Insertion-deletions, Gene Conversions, and Copy Number Variation in Genes Involved in Drug Metabolism
| |
Convention Center,
Room 111 |
|
| 8:00 PM |
- |
10:00 PM |
|
37. | | Presidential Symposium: Human Genome Stories | | Convention Center,
Hall A |
|
| FRIDAY, November 14 |
|
| *7:00 AM |
- |
8:00 AM |
|
ACMG Maintenance of Certification Committee Meeting
| |
Convention Center,
Room 105A |
|
| 7:00 AM |
- |
12:30 PM |
|
Posters Open | | Convention Center,
Exhibit Hall C |
|
| 7:45 AM |
- |
5:00 PM |
|
Registration Open | | Convention Center,
Bridge Area |
|
| 8:00 AM |
- |
10:30 AM |
|
Concurrent Platform Sessions III (38-44):
|
| Convention Center, |
| | | | |
38. |
|
Structural Genomic Variation and Disease
| | Hall A |
| | | | |
39. | |
Autoimmunity and Complex Traits
| | Ballroom A |
| | | | |
40. | |
Vascular and Cardiac Disease
| | Ballroom B |
| | | | |
41. | |
Genetic Counseling, Testing, ELSI Issues
| | Room 103 |
| | | | |
42. | |
Clinical Genetics II
| | Room 113 |
| | | | |
43. | |
eQTL and Analysis of Sequence Data
| | Room 201 |
| | | | |
44. | |
Molecular Basis of Mendelian Diseases
| | Room 204 |
|
| 8:15 AM |
- |
3:30 PM |
|
ASHG High School Workshop
For invited high school students only | | Convention Center,
Room 108 |
|
| 10:30 AM |
- |
12:30 PM |
|
Poster Session III
Authors present at posters | | Convention Center,
Exhibit Hall C |
|
| 10:30 AM |
- |
1:30 PM |
|
Exhibits Open | | Convention Center,
Exhibit Hall C |
|
12:00
noon |
- |
1:30 PM |
|
UCSC Interactive Workshop: Useful Databases for Geneticists #2
Advance registration required, deadline: September 19. This is a repeat of Thursday's session. | | Convention Center,
Room 204 |
|
| *12:30 PM |
- |
1:30 PM |
|
ACMG Economics Committee Meeting
| |
Convention Center,
Room 105A |
|
| *12:30 PM |
- |
1:30 PM |
|
ASHG Program Committee Meeting #2
| |
Convention Center,
Room 104A |
|
| *12:30 PM |
- |
1:30 PM |
|
Genetic Epidemiology Editorial Board Meeting
| |
Philadelphia Marriott Hotel,
Room 404, 4th floor |
|
| 12:30 PM |
- |
1:30 PM |
|
Professional Women in Genetics Consortium Luncheon
| |
Convention Center,
Room 105B |
|
| 12:30 PM |
- |
1:30 PM |
|
Advancing Whole Genome Association Studies Using Next Generation Sequencing
| |
Convention Center,
Room 103 |
|
| 1:30 PM |
- |
2:15 PM |
|
45. | | William Allan Award Presentation and Lecture | | Convention Center,
Hall A |
|
| 2:15 PM |
- |
3:15 PM |
|
46. | | ASHG Membership/Business Meeting. | | Convention Center,
Hall A |
|
| 4:00 PM |
- |
6:00 PM |
|
47. | | Distinguished Speakers' Symposium: Systems Biology, Regulatory Networks and Disease
Sponsored by Helicos Bioscience | | Convention Center,
Hall A |
|
| 6:00 PM |
- |
7:00 PM |
|
Memories of Victor Almon McKusick (1921-2008) | | Convention Center,
Hall A |
|
| *6:00 PM |
- |
8:00 PM |
|
ACMG Quality Improvement SIG Meeting
| |
Convention Center,
Room 106 |
|
| 6:00 PM |
- |
8:00 PM |
|
Anophthalmia/Microphthalmia Interest Group
| |
Convention Center,
Room 104B |
|
| 6:00 PM |
- |
8:00 PM |
|
Canadian College of Medical Genetics - Institute of Genetics, CIHR Mixer
| |
Philadelphia Marriott Hotel,
Salon C, 5th Floor |
|
| *6:15 PM |
- |
8:30 PM |
|
ASHG Information & Education Committee Meeting
| |
Convention Center,
Room 101 |
|
| 6:30 PM |
- |
8:00 PM |
|
Christian Fellowship of Human Geneticists
| |
Convention Center,
Room 102 |
|
| 6:30 PM |
- |
8:30 PM |
|
Emory University Reception
| |
Loews Philadelphia Hotel, 1200 Market Sreet,
Howe Room, 33rd Floor |
|
| 7:30 PM |
- |
9:30 PM |
|
Johns Hopkins IGM Alumni Reception
| |
Philadelphia Marriott Hotel,
Salon B, 5th Floor |
|
| 8:30 PM |
- |
10:30 PM |
|
University of Chicago Department of Human Genetics Reception
| |
Philadelphia Marriott Hotel,
Salon D, 5th Floor |
|
| 9:00 PM |
- |
12:00
midnight |
|
UCSF/Stanford Genetics Reception
| |
Philadelphia Marriott Hotel,
Salon A, 5th Floor |
|
| SATURDAY, November 15 |
|
| 7:45 AM |
- |
11:30 AM |
|
Registration Open | | Convention Center,
Bridge Area |
|
| 8:00 AM |
- |
10:30 AM |
|
Concurrent Platform Session IV (48-54):
|
| Convention Center, |
| | | | |
48. |
|
Autism
| | Hall A |
| | | | |
49. | |
MicroRNAs and Disease
| | Ballroom A |
| | | | |
50. | |
Cancer Genetics and Cytogenetics
| | Ballroom B |
| | | | |
51. | |
Reproductive Genetics and Gender-related Issues
| | Room 103 |
| | | | |
52. | |
Therapy for Genetic Disorders
| | Room 113 |
| | | | |
53. | |
Mapping, Linkage and Linkage Disequilibrium
| | Room 201 |
| | | | |
54. | |
Musculoskeletal Disorders
| | Room 204 |
|
| 11:00 AM |
- |
1:00 PM |
|
Concurrent Invited Scientific and Education Sessions II (55-61):
|
| Convention Center, |
| | | | |
55. |
|
Genetic and Phenotypic Studies of Orofacial Clefts (Cleft Lip/Cleft Palate): A Model for Dissection of Complex Human Disorders
| | Room 103 |
| | | | |
56. | |
Models of Success: In Search of a Better Understanding and Improved Treatments of Genetic Disease
| | Hall A |
| | | | |
57. | |
Fragile Sites and Human Disease
| | Room 201 |
| | | | |
58. | |
The Proximal 15q Syndrome: A Template for Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders
| | Ballroom A |
| | | | |
59. | |
Genetics of Sex Differences in Health and Disease
| | Room 113 |
| | | | |
60. | |
Host Genetics of Infectious Diseases in the Whole Genome Scan Era
| | Room 204 |
| | | | |
61. | |
The Continuum of Translation Research in Genomic Medicine: Beyond Gene Discovery
Sponsored by Illumina | | Ballroom B |
|
| *1:00 PM |
- |
2:00 PM |
|
ASHG Awards Committee Meeting
| |
Convention Center,
Room 104A |
|
| 2:00 PM |
- |
2:15 PM |
|
62. | | ASHG Trainee Awards Presentation | | Convention Center,
Ballroom A |
|
| 2:15 PM |
- |
2:30 PM |
|
63. | | C. W. Cotterman Award | | Convention Center,
Ballroom A |
|
| 2:30 PM |
- |
2:50 PM |
|
64. | | Curt Stern Award Presentation | | Convention Center,
Ballroom A |
|
| 2:50 PM |
- |
3:15 PM |
|
65. | | ASHG Award for Excellence in Human Genetics Education | | Convention Center,
Ballroom A |
|
| 3:15 PM |
- |
3:30 PM |
|
66. | | Leadership Award Presentation | | Convention Center,
Ballroom A |
|
| 3:30 PM |
- |
5:30 PM |
|
67. | | Special Plenary Symposium: Genome-wide Association Studies and their Follow-up
Sponsored by Rosetta Biosoftware | | Convention Center,
Ballroom A |
|
| *7:00 PM |
- |
10:00 PM |
|
ASHG Saturday Night Event at the National Constitution Center
Admission by advance ticket purchase only. Tickets will not be sold on site. Registrants will receive further details via email in October. | | National Constitution Center,
525 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 |
|
| SUNDAY, November 16 |
|
| 9:00 AM |
- |
5:00 PM |
|
Addiction Genetics Workforce Development and Collaboration
For further information, visit www.sei2003.com/nida/1014039. Pre-registration recommended | |
Radisson Plaza-Warwick Hotel, 1701 Locust Street,
Grand Ballroom |
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