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Regulation from a distance: long-range control of gene expression in development and disease
Scientific discussion meeting organised by Professor Wendy Bickmore and Professor Veronica van Heyningen FRS
Event details
The correct regulation of gene expression underpins normal development and differentiation, and is frequently perturbed in disease. Whilst events controlling transcription around gene promoters are well understood, how far-distant enhancers direct spatial and temporal
control of transcription is less clear. Our aim is to integrate experimental and computational approaches, in multiple model systems, to define the mechanisms of enhancer action. This meeting will bring together experts in the field to discuss their research and ideas and key challenges for the future.
Biographies of the organisers and speakers are available below and you can also download the programme (PDF). Recorded audio of the presentations will be available on this page after the event and papers will be published in a future issue of Philosophical Transactions B.
Attending this event
This event is intended for researchers in relevant fields and is free to attend. There are a limited number of places and registration is essential. An optional lunch is offered and should be booked during registration (all major credit cards accepted).
Participants are also encouraged to attend the related satellite meeting Regulation of gene expression from a distance: exploring mechanisms which immediately follows this event.
Enquiries: Contact the events team.