Events
2nd Annual Re-writing Genomes Symposium
Re-writing Genomes: A New Era in Genome Engineering
A one-day symposium hosted by QB3 Berkeley and the Innovative Genomics Initiative
In this second annual event, leading experts in genomics and molecular biology will explore how an integrated view of genome-editing technologies promises to transform basic research as well as biomedical engineering. The event is free and open to the public, but space is limited and registration is required.
August 25, 2014
245 Li Ka Shing Center for Biomedical and Health Sciences
University of California, Berkeley
9 am – 5 pm (doors open at 8:30)
Poster session throughout the day
Poster prizes provided by IGI
Reception to follow
ORGANIZERS
- Dirk Hockemeyer, University of California, Berkeley
- Jennifer Doudna, University of California, Berkeley; HHMI
AGENDA
8:30 a.m. Doors Open
9:00-9:30 Welcome/Introductions
9:30-10:15 KEYNOTE
Rudolf Jaenisch, Professor, Biology, MIT
Gene Editing and Disease Research
10:15-10:45
Keith Joung, Professor, Molecular Pathology, Massachusetts General Hospital
Targeted Genome and Epigenome Editing Using CRISPR-Cas and TALE Technologies
10:45-11:15 Break (refreshments & posters in the lobby)
11:15-11:45
Philip Gregory, Chief Scientific Officer and Vice President, Research, Sangamo BioSciences, Inc.
Toward the Clinic — Genome Editing with Zinc Finger Nucleases
11:45-12:15
Dirk Hockemeyer, Assistant Professor, Molecular and Cell Biology, UC Berkeley
A Genetic Approach to Investigate Telomere Length Homeostasis in Human Pluripotent Stem Cells
12:15-1:45 Lunch (provided onsite for registered attendees)
1:45-2:15
Craig Mello, Professor, Molecular Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical School, HHMI Investigator
CRISPing C. elegans: The Yeast of Metazoans
2:15-2:45
Feng Zhang, Assistant Professor, Biological Engineering and Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Broad Institute/MIT
Development and Applications of CRISPR-Cas9 for Genome Editing
2:45-3:15
Jonathan Weissman, Professor, School of Medicine, UCSF, HHMI Investigator
Reversibly Turning Genes On and Off with CRISPRi and CRISPRa
3:15-3:45 Break (refreshments & posters in the lobby)
3:45-4:15
George Church, Professor, Genetics, Harvard Medical School
Radical Genome Re-writing: Why and How
4:15-4:45
Jennifer Doudna, Professor, Molecular and Cell Biology, UC Berkeley, HHMI Investigator
Biology and Biotechnology of RNA-guided DNA Targeting by CRISPR-Cas9
4:45-5:00 Closing Remarks & Poster Prizes
5:00 p.m. Reception
Updated September 4, 2014:
Press Release: Genome engineering pioneers gather at Berkeley
QB3 | Jan Ambrosini | September 4, 2014
We strive to make our events accessible and inclusive. The Innovative Genomics Institute Building is ADA compliant, and has a lactation room that visitors can use. For disability accommodation information and/or access to the lactation room, please contact the event organizer or email igi-info@berkeley.edu.