SHENZHEN, China, July 31, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The 10th
International Conference on Genomics (ICG-10, www.icg-10.org) will
be held by BGI from October 22-25,
2015, in Shenzhen,
China.
The conference is celebrating its 10th
anniversary this year. Since its inauguration in 2006, ICG has
become one of the world's most influential annual meetings in the
'omics' fields, and is one of the most dynamic, enthusiastic, and
enjoyable scientific gatherings.
ICG-10 focuses on recent breakthroughs and advances in 'omics'
research that will further transform scientific discoveries into
better health, treatments and cures in the next decade. It will
include topics in clinical genomics, reproductive health, cancer,
aging, precision medicine, metagenomics, synthetic genomics, as
well as bioethics and the social implications. ICG-10 will bring
together the most influential intellectual leaders and top
scientists, as well as covering the hottest topics and the best
practical applications.
Conference Highlights
- 20 Keynote Presentations
featuring the most eminent
scientists and thought leaders.
- 16 Sessions
covering exciting topics in Omics
sciences, and kicking off with a refreshing session on bioethics
and education.
- 100 Speakers
including Nobel laureates, academics,
research luminaries and worldwide senior executives.
- Product Launch
introducing the most advanced systems
and products in the field, join the official launch of BGI's new
system on-site.
- Exhibition
showcasing more than 20 leading companies.
Discover their latest offerings and solutions around Omics.
- Site Tour
visit the largest genomics center in the
world and explore the just completed China National Genebank.
Conference Topics
- Aging
- Agriculture
- Big data
- Bioethics and the social implications
- Cancer
- Clinical genomics
- Community genomes
- Immunotherapy
- Metagenomics
- Omics technology
- Plant genomics
- Precision medicine
- Rare disease
- Reproductive health
- Synthetic genomics
Featured Speakers
- Lieipng Chen, Director, Cancer Immunology Program at Yale
Cancer Center, Yale University,
USA
- Jenny Graves, Distinguished
Professor, La Trobe University, Australia
- Leroy Hood, Co-founder,
Institute for Systems Biology, USA
- Xin Lu, Founder, LICR Oxford at
Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research, UK
- Elaine Lyon, Associate Professor
of Clinical Pathology, University of
Utah's School of Medicine, USA
- Richard Roberts, CSO at New
England Biolabs, 1993 Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine,
USA
- Douglas C. Wallace, Director,
Center for Mitochondrial and Epigenomic Medicine, Children's
Hospital of Philadelphia Research Institute, USA
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Contact
Tel: +86-755-25273340
Email: icg@service.genomics.cn
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