Event: The Second Cardiff International Genomics Conference Genomics for Healthcare & Socio-Economic Progress

April 12, 2012

September 13-14, 2012

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Join the distinguished faculty of leading world experts in genome sciences and technologies to share applications of recent advances and developments in the global healthcare and socio‐economic progress.  The conference will provide a forum for high level discussion on the current state of the art and future developments of genomic applications in medicine and health. In addition, the panel of international experts will review the economic impact of potential applications of genome sciences and technologies in pharmaceutical, agriculture and bio‐energy industries. The panel will review in detail the ethical, legal and social issues related to genomics. There will be emphasis on specific issues related to emerging economies of the developing world.

Highlights of the 2012 International Genomics Conference include dedicated sessions on:

  • Emerging genomic and converging technologies
  • Genomic applications in public and population health
  • Genomics and bio‐economy
  • Ethical, legal, social issues (ELSI)
  • Genomic education and training
  • Public awareness and engagement for health and social genomics

An ideal forum to share professional experiences and present work to your peer groups.  Abstract (up to 300 words) should be submitted by email to Angela Burgess ([email protected]).  Closing date for Abstracts 8th August 2012

For All Registration, accommodation and sponsorship information, please contact: Mrs. Angela Burgess ([email protected]).