International Congress on "DNA Structure in Health and Disease"
12 - 13 April, 2015
All India Institute of Medical Sciences
Ansari Nagar, New Delhi-110029
On behalf of the Organizing Committee of the ‘DSHD2015’ and ‘DNA Society of India’, AIIMS invite you to participate in the International Congress on “ Friedreich’s Ataxia & DNA Structure in Health and Disease” which will be held during 11th -13th April, 2015
- Description : DNA double helical structure proposed by Watson and Crick is the most important discovery of the last century in life sciences. This discovery led to a number of new branches and rapid advancements that have been taking place in DNA chemistry, structure, function etc indicate the continuous excitement in this field. The conference will address major aspects of DNA structure to understand the pathology and development of therapeutics of human diseases. Friedreich’s ataxia (FRDA), a rare genetic neurodegenerative disease is caused primarily due to the expanded (GAA) repeats which form unusual DNA triple helical structure in the frataxin gene. Although, it was described over 150 years ago the pathology of FRDA is poorly understood and till date there is no cure for this early-onset disease. The first day of the conference devoted to discuss the recent developments in the research on FRDA and is aimed to create a consortium of researchers, clinicians working on FRDA patients in India.
- Aim : The conference is aimed to bring
together leading academic scientists and young research scholars to exchange & share their latest experimental data. The scientific program includes Plenary Lectures, Invited talks by a number by renowned scientists from India and abroad. The conference will provide a forum to stimulate ideas and establish collaborations as well as to initiate intense discussions. In order to create scientific enthusiasm amongst school children, we plan to invite about 25 students from Government Schools in NCR. This is a humble way to honor the sentiments of our Honorable Prime Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi, who suggested that we give poor students a chance to witness the latest developments in science. We hope that the interactive sessions with eminent scientists can foster their interest in science and motivate them to consider biomedical research as an important career option.
Themes :
150 years of Friedreich’s Ataxia
- Diagnosis & Prognosis : Novel methods including biomarkers
- Pathogenesis, genetic and molecular mechanisms
- Role of (GAA ) triplets and genomic instability
- Frataxin Current therapeutic approaches:
- Novel strategies in treatment : Stem cells, gene therapy and HDAc inhibitors etc
- FRDA Patient perspective by SAMAG, India
- Panel Discussion on FRDA
in India : Current status and need for better management
DNA Structure in Health & Disease
- Interactions of DNA with drugs, proteins etc.
- Computational aspects of DNA structure
- Non-B -DNA structures : Biology & molecular mechanisms
- Genomic disorders: DNA structural rearrangements, repair
- Mitochondrial DNA : Structure, evolution &disease.
- Decoding Diseases and Health at DNA structure level
- Translational Genomics
- Role of repeats in Human genome & disease
- DNA as therapeutic targets in human diseases
- Animal & Cellular Models in development of DNA targeted drugs
- Role of Industry in Genomics Research and Technology
- DNA as nanomachine and its applications
Abstract Submission :
Instructions:
- Abstract should be submitted in MS Word format by E-mail attachment.
- Abstract should NOT EXCEED 300 WORDS.
- Abstract should posses title (all capital), author’s name (family name first), affiliation and text. Underline the presenting Author's name.
- Abstract will be accepted ONLY after receiving the Registration Fee.
- Please send the Draft and registration form by Speed Post to the Organizing Secretary.
- You will be intimated regarding the confirmation of the Abstract and
/Registration by email.
- Please follow the format of "sample Abstract", given below.
- Please send abstract as E-mail attachment to: dshd2015@gmail.com
Organising Secretary :
Dr. Moganty R. Rajeswari
Vice-President, DSI
Professor, Department of Biochemistry
All India Institute of Medical Sciences
Ansari Nagar, New Delhi-110029
Email: dshd2015@gmail.com
Deadline : 15.03.15
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