http://biomedcentral.cvent.com/EVENTS/Info/Summary.aspx?e=89d8be73-d072-43f8-8e35-ec75c44b3a03 Beyond the Genome:The true gene count, human evolution and disease genomicsJoseph B. Martin Conference Center,Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts11th " 13th October 2010This international conference brings together leading researchers and industry representatives who will review recent progress in key areas of post-genomic research in biology and medicine and chart future developments, including the Human Microbiome Project and the resequencing of matched tumour and normal genomes from specific types of cancers. Those already coming are seeking to keep abreast with the latest developments in key areas and initiatives that are at the forefront of genomic research.Why Beyond the Genome? * Internationally renowned scientific organizing committee and invited speakers. * All participants are invited to submit abstracts for oral and poster presentations. A significant number of talks will be selected from registrants. * Technology showcase: presentations of cutting-edge research informed by state-of-the-art technologies. * Highly topical scientific program: from basic research to translational genomic medicine, including cancer resequencing and the human microbiome projects. * A free one year personal subscription to Genome Biology and its new sister publication Genome Medicine.Attendees: * This event is a must-attend for all: Postdoctoral research fellows; Graduate students; Principal investigators in academia and industry; Clinical researchers working in medical genomics.Topics include: * Sequencing cancer genomes * The number of genes in a genome * Microbiomes in human and other environments * Insights from genomic analyses into evolution