Fusion Conference – 3rd Epigenetics Conference: From Mechanisms to Disease

The DNA of eukaryotic cells is organized into chromatin. Chromatin is the template of life. It is the vector of genetic information and it is at the core of fundamental processes such as gene regulation, stem cell fate determination and cancer. The study of chromatin structure and function and the study of mechanisms of disease and their diagnostic and therapeutic approaches are mostly covered by separate meetings. However, the boundaries among these various disciplines are disappearing and now, the meeting on “Epigenetics: from mechanisms to disease” will bring together scientists studying chromatin architecture, epigenetics, stem cell biology cancer and other diseases. The talks will cover a broad range of topics, including chromosome organisation, long-range interactions, chromatin assembly, stem cell regulation/differentiation, RNA-based mechanisms, transcription regulation, DNA methylation and hydroxymethylation, as well as the use of genome engineering technologies, single-cell approaches and cutting edge epigenomics and imaging approaches.

Speakers have been selected to broadly reflect lessons learned from a variety of model organisms and experimental approaches. Young scientists will be able to present their work through a large number of short talks selected from submitted abstracts as well as through poster presentation. The program has also allocated ample time for exchanging ideas and discussing novel hypotheses at the end of each session, as well as time for informal interactions and networking.

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