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Ancillary and satellite meetings are reunion parties or small meetings of editorial boards, committees, etc., and are not official Society functions. Asterisks (*) denote meetings that the organizer indicated are by invitation only. Otherwise, attendance may be assumed to be open to all registrants. Listings in bold-face type indicate the event is an ASHG-sponsored scientific session open only to scientific registrants. Please consult the on-site bulletin board in the registration area of the San Diego Convention Center for changes.


  MONDAY, October 22

*8:00 AM - 5:00 PM P3G: Public Population Projects in Genomics Meeting
For further details, contact Irene Toffolo at itoffolo@p3g.org
 San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina,
Santa Rosa

12:00
noon
- 5:30 PM The Future of Genomic Medicine
By advance registration only
 The Neurosciences Institute Auditorium,
10640 John Jay Hopkins Drive, San Diego, CA 92121

*3:00 PM - 10:00 PM ASHG Board of Directors Meeting #1  Off Site

*6:30 PM - 9:30 PM ABMG Accreditation Committee  San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina,
Pacific

*6:30 PM - 9:30 PM ABMG Credentials Committee Meeting  San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina,
Laguna

*6:30 PM - 9:30 PM ABMG MOC Committee  San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina,
Oceanside

  TUESDAY, October 23

*7:30 AM - 3:00 PM P3G: Public Population Projects in Genomics Meeting
For further details, contact Irene Toffolo at itoffolo@p3g.org
 San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina,
Santa Rosa

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ASHG High School Workshop  Convention Center,
Room 33

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ASHG Undergraduate Genetics Education Workshop  Convention Center,
Room 25B

*8:00 AM - 5:00 PM ACMG Board of Directors Meeting  San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina,
Solana

*8:00 AM - 7:00 PM ABMG Board of Directors Meeting  San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina,
Del Mar

8:30 AM - 8:00 PM Human Genome Variation Society Scientific Meeting with a focus on "Massive Paralel DNA Sequencing" & Annual General Meeting  Convention Center,
Room 29

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM High Throughput & Automated Cytogenetics Seminar  San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina,
Marina G

*9:00 AM - 11:00 AM ASHG Social Issues Committee  Convention Center,
Room 22

*11:00 AM - 2:00 PM GeneTests Editorial/Advisory Board Meeting  San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina,
Irvine

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM International Federation of Human Genetics Societies Executive Committee Meeting  Convention Center,
Room 23A

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM ASHG Program Committee Meeting #1  Convention Center,
Room 25A

12:00
noon
- 6:00 PM The Society of Craniofacial Genetics 30th Annual Meeting and Symposium: Branching Out: Using Evolution and Development as Tools to Understand Normal and Abnormal Variations in Craniofacial Morphology  Convention Center,
Room 25C

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Case Studies in Dry-State Biosample Management  San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina,
Laguna

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Biomarker Discovery and Validation using MassARRAY Technology  San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina,
Marina D

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM A-T and DNA Repair Disorders
Organizers: Steve Meyn, MD and Richard Gatti, MD
 San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina,
Cardiff

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Hereditary Hearing Impairment Consortium  San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina,
Point Loma

3:00 PM - 7:00 PM Registration Open Convention Center,
Hall D Lobby

*3:00 PM - 8:00 PM ASHG Board of Directors Meeting #2  Convention Center,
Room 22

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Introduction to Galaxy and Rgenetics for Software Developers
For more information, please go to http://ashg2007.g2.bx.psu.edu/
 San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina,
Leucadia

*4:30 PM - 7:30 PM ASHG Information and Education Committee Meeting  Convention Center,
Room 25A

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Publishing Your Science: Tips from the Editors of Science on Writing Successful Papers  San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina,
Santa Rosa

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM The Genomic Basis of Disease: Clinical Implementation of High-Resolution Genome Analysis  San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina,
Point Loma

*6:00 PM - 9:00 PM ACMG Lab QA Biochemical Subcommittee  San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina,
Oceanside

*6:00 PM - 9:00 PM ACMG Lab QA Cytogenetics Subcommittee  San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina,
Newport Beach

*6:00 PM - 9:00 PM ACMG Lab QA Molecular Subcommittee  San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina,
Pacific

*6:30 PM - 9:00 PM American Journal of Medical Genetics Editorial Board Meeting  San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina,
Mission Hills

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Opening Mixer San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina,
Marina D/E

  WEDNESDAY, October 24

7:30 AM - 6:00 PM Registration Open Convention Center,
Hall D Lobby

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Concurrent Education Sessions I:
 
 Convention Center,
    1.    Genome-Wide Association Studies in the Era of Open Data Access and Collaboration
Sponsored by Affymetrix, Inc.
 Room 20D
   2.  The Genetics and Evolutionary History of the MHC and KIR Region Genes and Their Impact on Human Health Room 20B/C
   3.  Molecular Biology of Genetic Diseases of the Skin: Progress and Perspectives Room 20A

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Concurrent Social Issues Sessions I:
 
 Convention Center,
    4.    Genetics Policy and Educational Issues in the Response to Hurricane Katrina: Future Implications for Mass Fatalities  Room 30
   5.  Understanding ART: The Ethics of Assisted Reproductive Technology Room 28

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Concurrent Education Sessions II:
 
 Convention Center,
    6.    Proteomics for Geneticists: New Tools and Applications from the NHLBI National Proteomics Centers  Room 20B/C
   7.  The Scientist's Role in Improving Genetic Education and Awareness Room 28
   8.  Designing Geneticists: Study Design Issues in Population-based Genetics and Genomics Research Room 20D

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Concurrent Social Issues Sessions II:
 
 Convention Center,
    9.    Genomic Profiling: The Good, the Bad, and the Unknown!  Room 20A
   10.  DNA as Unique Identifier: Privacy, Trust, and the Future of Genomic Biorepositories Room 30

10:30 AM - 6:30 PM Posters and Exhibits Open Convention Center,
Exhibit Hall E

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Curbstone Consults: Review and Discussion of Unique Cases - Especially for Clinicians and Counselors Convention Center,
Room 24B

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM ABMG Business and Program Directors Meeting  Convention Center,
Room 31A/B

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Affymetrix Seminar on Genetic Analysis: Learn How You Can Find it Fast with Affymetrix Products  San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina,
Marina E

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM An Update on Human Genomic Resources at the NCBI  San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina,
Point Loma

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Applied Biosystems Workshop: The SOLiD System: a Technology Enabling New Applications  Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter,
Santa Rosa Room

*11:30 AM - 1:00 PM ASHG Trainee-Mentor Luncheon
By advance ticket purchase only
 Convention Center,
Room 33

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Demonstration and Application of the Rosetta Syllego System v1.0 in Genetic Data Management and Analysis Workflows  San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina,
Marina D

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Genome-Wide Copy Number Variation Association Studies Including the unSNPable Genome  San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina,
Mission Hills

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Integrated Solutions for Optimal Sensitivity for Array CGH  San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina,
Santa Rosa

*11:30 AM - 1:00 PM New Sample and Assay Technologies from QIAGEN  San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina,
Cardiff

*11:30 AM - 1:00 PM The Genome Sequencer FLX System: The Second Generation of Sequencing Technology  San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina,
Coronado

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM When to Screen and When to Treat in Lysosomal Storage Diseases?  San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina,
Marina G

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM 11.  Presidential Address:
Who Is Under the Umbrella - and Why Are We Here?
 Convention Center,
Hall H

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM 12.  Plenary Abstract Presentations Convention Center,
Hall H

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM 13.  The Peter and Patricia Gruber Foundation Awards Convention Center,
Hall H

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Poster Session I Convention Center,
Exhibit Hall E

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Introduction to Rgenetics and Galaxy for Biologists
For more information, please go to http://ashg2007.g2.bx.psu.edu/
 San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina,
Marina G

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Multiplex Gene Expression: Addressing Multiple Research Arenas  San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina,
Marina F

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Early Intervention for LSDs: What is Appropriate Care and Management of the Pre-Symptomatic Individual? "A Collaborative Discussion"
By Registration Only
 Convention Center,
Room 33

6:00 PM - 9:30 PM Neurofibromatosis Symposium - 2007
See agenda
 San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina,
Santa Rosa

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Progeny LAB Software Presentation – Getting Personal with Genomic Data: Accomplish total integration of both clinical and genomic data along with any associated samples without compromising sensitive patient information  San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina,
Marina E

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM ASHG Career/Job Fair Meet 'n Greet  Convention Center,
Hall D Lobby

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM ABMG Open Forum - EMOC and New Portal  Convention Center,
Room 31A/B

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Baylor College of Medicine Molecular and Human Genetics Reception  San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina,
Marina D

*6:30 PM - 8:30 PM ACMG Professional Practice & Guidelines Committee  Convention Center,
Room 25A

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Cleveland Clinic Genomic Medicine Institute Reception  San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina,
Coronado

*6:30 PM - 9:00 PM Human Mutation Editorial Board Meeting  San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina,
Point Loma

*6:30 PM - 9:30 PM ACMG Laboratory Quality Assurance Committee  Convention Center,
Room 22

6:30 PM - 9:30 PM CME Symposium  Convention Center,
Room 33

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM 14.  Trainee Program: Can I Get There from Here? Different Career Paths for Scientists
Reception to follow on Plaza Terrace.
 Convention Center,
Room 28

9:00 PM - 12:00
midnight
UCSF-Stanford Medical & Human Genetics Reception  San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina,
Torrance

  THURSDAY, October 25

*7:00 AM - 8:00 AM ACMG Membership Committee Meeting  Convention Center,
Room 22

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM National MPS Society Scientific Advisory Board Meeting  San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina,
Point Loma

7:30 AM - 5:00 PM Registration Open Convention Center,
Hall D Lobby

8:00 AM - 10:30 AM Concurrent Platform Sessions I:
 
 Convention Center,
    15.    Fragile X: From Bench to Population  Hall H
   16.  Autoimmunity and Genetic Associations Room 20A
   17.  Statistical Analysis of Genome-Wide Association Studies Room 20B/C
   18.  Genomics Room 20D
   19.  Metabolic Disorders Room 28
   20.  Perinatal and Reproductive Genetics Room 29
   21.  Cancer Genetics and Cytogenetics Room 30

8:00 AM - 6:30 PM Posters Open Convention Center,
Exhibit Hall E

8:30 AM - 10:30 AM Automated Assessment of Leukemia-Specific FISH Macroarrays  San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina,
Mission Hills

10:30 AM - 6:30 PM Exhibits Open Convention Center,
Exhibit Hall E

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Concurrent Invited Sessions I:
 
 Convention Center,
    22.    Pathways of Brain Development: Genetic and Phenotypic Characterization of Malformations of Cortical and Cerebellar Development  Room 29
   23.  Is Linkage Dead? The Future of Linkage Analysis and Family Data in the Genome-wide Association Era Room 20A
   24.  Complex Human Disease Genes: Help from Animal Models Room 20D
   25.  Challenges with Expanded Newborn Screening Using Tandem Mass Spectroscopy Room 20B/C
   26.  RNA Interference and Human Disease Hall H
   27.  The Ciliopathies: Diverse Phenotypes, Common Mechanisms, Unexpected Functions Room 28
   28.  A Balanced Genome: X-autosome Dosage Compensation Room 30

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM GOLD, Global Organisation for Lysosomal Diseases' Annual General Meeting  San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina,
Santa Rosa

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM AJHG Editorial Board Meeting  San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina,
Seaview

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Applied Biosystems Genotyping Workshop: Exploring Structural Variation and Copy Number in the Human Genome  Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter,
Santa Rosa Room

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CGH - New Applications  San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina,
Marina F

*1:00 PM - 2:00 PM High-Resolution Melting and More on the LightCycler 480 Real-Time PCR System  San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina,
Mission Hills

*1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Human Molecular Genetics Editorial Board Meeting  Convention Center,
Room 25A

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Illumina Technology Workshop  San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina,
Marina G

*1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Latest Advancements in the use of Whole Genome Amplification for Genotyping  San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina,
Marina E

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Pharmacological Chaperones: A Novel Investigational Approach for Treating a Broad Range of Human Genetic Diseases  San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina,
Marina D

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Solutions Enabling Personalized Medicine  San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina,
Del Mar

2:00 PM - 4:30 PM Concurrent Platform Sessions II:
 
 Convention Center,
    29.    Feeling Left Out: What Do Deletions Really Mean?  Hall H
   30.  Complex Disease Mechanisms Room 20A
   31.  Neurogenetics Room 20B/C
   32.  Statistical Genetics and Genetic Epidemiology Room 20D
   33.  Molecular Basis Mendelian Disorders I Room 28
   34.  Genetic Counseling and Clinical Services Room 29
   35.  Cardiovascular Genetics Room 30

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Poster Session II Convention Center,
Exhibit Hall E

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Harvard Medical School Genetics Training Program Reception  San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina,
Cardiff

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Working with the HapMap Website (Tutorial)  San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina,
Pacific

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Christian Fellowship of Human Geneticists  Horton Grand Hotel,
Courtyard Regency

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Cornelia de Lange Syndrome Open Forum  San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina,
Irvine

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Mutation Discovery and Genotyping via Hi-Res Melting using the LightScanner System. Reception sponsored by Idaho Technology, Inc.  San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina,
Warner Center

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) New Investigator Outreach  San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina,
Torrance

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM UCLA Intercamus Medical Genetics Training Program and UCLA Department of Human Genetics Reception  San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina,
Santa Rosa

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Emory University Department of Human Genetics Reception
For further information, contact jgclark@emory.edu
 Stingaree, Rooftop Oasis,
454 6th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Pittsburgh Reunion  San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina,
Leucadia

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM The Human Variome Project  Convention Center,
Room 32A

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Genetics, Reception  San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina,
Point Loma

6:30 PM - 9:00 PM Human Genetics and Epigenetics: High-Definition Microarray Analysis of DNA Copy Number Variation (CGH), Chromatin Structure (ChIP-chip), and Non-coding RNA Expression  San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina,
Marina G

*6:30 PM - 9:00 PM RNAi and miRNA screening: applications in chemical and functional genomics
Visit QIAGEN booths #815,817,819 to obtain an invitation
 San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina,
Coronado

6:30 PM - 9:30 PM A Closer Look at MPS: Emerging Issues and Solutions  San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina,
Marina E/F

6:30 PM - 9:30 PM Annual Meeting of the Association of Chinese Geneticists in America (ACGA), followed by a banquet
For further information contact wu_b@tch.harvard.edu
 Convention Center,
Room 32B

*6:30 PM - 12:00
midnight
GE Healthcare Launch Party  Off Site

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM University of Maryland School of Medicine Program in Genetics and Genomic Medicine  San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina,
Laguna

8:00 PM - 10:30 PM Indiana University School of Medicine Department of Medical & Molecular Genetics Alumni Reception  San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina,
Mission Hills

8:00 PM - 11:00 PM University of Michigan Department of Human Genetics Alumni Gathering  San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina,
Solana

9:00 PM - 11:00 PM CHOP/PENN Reunion  San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina,
Del Mar

  FRIDAY, October 26

7:45 AM - 5:00 PM Registration Open Convention Center,
Hall D Lobby

8:00 AM - 10:30 AM Concurrent Platform Sessions III:
 
 Convention Center,
    36.    Noncoding RNAs  Hall H
   37.  Animal Models Room 20A
   38.  Psychiatric Genetics Room 20B/C
   39.  Letting the Genie Out of the Bottle: Genotype/Phenotype Correlations Room 20D
   40.  Mitochondria and Disease Room 28
   41.  Cytogenetics Room 29
   42.  Methods in Gene Mapping Room 30

8:00 AM - 1:30 PM Posters Open Convention Center,
Exhibit Hall E

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Poster Session III Convention Center,
Exhibit Hall E

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM Exhibits Open Convention Center,
Exhibit Hall E

12:00
noon
- 1:30 PM Curbstone Consults: Review and Discussion of Unique Cases - Especially for Clinicians and Counselors  Convention Center,
Room 24B

*12:30 PM - 1:30 PM ACMG Economics Committee Meeting  Convention Center,
Room 22

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM ASHG Program Committee Meeting #2  Convention Center,
Room 25A

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Association of Professors of Human and Medical Genetics (APHMG) Institutional Representatives Meeting  Convention Center,
Room 32A

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Evaluation and Implementation of the Fluidigm BioMark System for Medium Mutiplex SNP Genotyping
Presentation by Robert A. Welch, Director of Operations, Core Genotyping Facility, at the National Cancer Institute -SAIC Frederick. Complimentary food & beverage served.
 San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina,
Marina D

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Professional Women in Genetics Lunch  Convention Center,
Room 32B

1:30 PM - 2:15 PM 43.  William Allan Award Presentation and Lecture Convention Center,
Hall H

2:15 PM - 2:30 PM 44.  Leadership Award Presentation Convention Center,
Hall H

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM 45.  ASHG Membership/Business Meeting Convention Center,
Hall H

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Concurrent Invited Sessions II:
 
 Convention Center,
    46.    Human Brain Evolution: What Makes Us Unique?  Hall H
   47.  SNP Associations in Complex Disease, Their Functional Consequences, and the Biological Meaning of Epistasis Room 20D
   48.  The Causes of Autism Spectrum Disorders: Clues, Views, and News Room 20A
   49.  Application of Recent Genetic Advances to Prenatal Diagnosis: Maternal Serum Screening, Molecular Diagnostic 'Power' and Ethical/Cost Effective Use Room 28
   50.  Thinking Outside the Colon: An Update on Non-colorectal Cancer Risk in Hereditary Polyposis Syndromes Room 30
   51.  The Cohesinopathies: Developmental Disorders of Chromatin Function Room 29
   52.  Submicroscopic Chromosomal Duplications and Deletions: Medical Consequences and Population Genetics Room 20B/C

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Canadian College of Medical Geneticists - Institute of Genetics, CIHR Mixer  San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina,
Santa Rosa

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM PKU Therapy: A New Tool for Long-Term Success  San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina,
Marina D

8:00 PM - 9:30 PM 53.  Presidential Symposium: Genes and Identity Convention Center,
Hall H

  SATURDAY, October 27

7:45 AM - 12:00
noon
Registration Open Convention Center,
Hall D Lobby

8:00 AM - 10:30 AM Concurrent Platform Sessions IV:
 
 Convention Center,
    54.    Regulatory Element Discovery and Function  Hall H
   55.  Cancer Genetics Room 20A
   56.  Getting Under the Skin Room 20B/C
   57.  Evolution and Population Genetics Room 20D
   58.  Diabetes and Growth Room 28
   59.  Therapy for Genetic Disorders Room 29
   60.  Molecular Basis of Mendelian Disorders II Room 30

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM 61.  Special Plenary Symposium: Evolution and Medicine Convention Center,
Hall H

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM 62.  Mock Study Section
By advance ticket purchase only. Arrive 15 minutes early to pick up lunch.
 Convention Center,
Room 33

*12:30 PM - 2:00 PM ASHG Awards Committee Lunch  Convention Center,
Room 25A

2:00 PM - 2:15 PM 63.  ASHG Trainee Award Presentations Convention Center,
Hall H

2:15 PM - 2:30 PM 64.  C. W. Cotterman Award Convention Center,
Hall H

2:30 PM - 2:50 PM 65.  Curt Stern Award Presentation Convention Center,
Hall H

2:50 PM - 3:15 PM 66.  ASHG Award for Excellence in Human Genetics Education Convention Center,
Hall H

3:15 PM - 5:15 PM 67.  Distinguished Speakers' Symposium: The Bridge Between Research and Practice Convention Center,
Hall H

7:00 PM - 11:00 PM An Evening at San Diego's Natural History Museum Featuring the Dead Sea Scrolls
By advance ticket purchase only. Further details will be provided via e-mail to all registered attendees.
 San Diego Natural History Museum,
1788 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101