CAS International Symposium on Animal Models of Diseases(May 11-13, 2011, Beijing)
(May 11-13, 2011, Beijing)
First announcement
Organizers
Key Laboratory of Molecular & Developmental Biology, Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS)
Genetics Society of China
Sponsors
National Natural Science Foundation of China
Scientific Committee
Advisory Members:
Zhu Chen, Shengming Du, Le Kang, Jiayang Li, Ning Li, Gang Pei, Muming Poo, Yi Rao, Yan Shen, Yongbiao Xue, Zhibing Zhang, Zuoyan Zhu
Chairs:
Xiao-Jiang Li, Emory University, Atlanta, USA. Selected to “One Thousand Talents Scheme” at Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology, CAS.
Wei Li, Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology, CAS, Beijing, China
Organizing Committee:
Xun Huang, Xiang Gao, Weizhi Ji, Liangxue Lai, Xiaojiang Li, Wei Li, Hongmei Wang, Zhiheng Xu, Chonglin Yang, Weicai Yang, Xiao Yang, Jian Zhang, Yongqing Zhang, Qi Zhou
Secretariat:
Yingjiao Zhang
Themes
This symposium focuses on the generation and utilization of transgenic animal models of diseases, including large animal and primate models. The meeting will cover new technology from gene targeting in ES cells to lentiviral transgenic and ZFN approaches.
Topics and confirmed speakers
1. Monkey models
Anthony Chan, Department of Human Genetics and Yerkes National Primate Research Center at Emory University, USA
Transgenic monkey model of Huntington disease
Weizhi Ji, Kunming Institute of Zoology, CAS
Transgenic monkey model of diseases
Erika Sasaki, Central Institute for Experimental Animals, Japan
Transgenic small primate marmoset
2. Pig models
Lars Bolund, Department of Human Genetics, Aarhus University,Denmark
Transgenic pig models of Alzheimer disease and cancer
Liangxue Lai, Guangzhou Institutes of Biomedicine and Health, CAS
Transgenic pig model of diseases
Ning Li, Chinese Agriculture University
A genetic engineered pig for human diseases
3. Rat models
Howard J. Jacob, Human and Molecular Genetics Center, Medical College of Wisconsin, USA
ZFN and knockout rats
Olaf Riess,Department of Medical Genetics, University of Tuebingen, Germany.
Transgenic rat model of neurological diseases
Qilong Ying, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA
Knockout rat models
4. Mouse models
Chuxia Deng, Mammalian Genetics Section, NIDDK, National Institutes of Health, USA
Genetic mouse models of cancer
Xiang Gao, Model Animal Research Center, Nanjing University, China
ENU-derived and knockout mouse models
Zhugang Wang, Shanghai Research Center for Model Organisms
Knockout mouse models
Qi Zhou, Institute of Zoology, CAS
iPS transgenic mouse
5. Other animal models
Speakers will be selected
The deadline for abstract submission is April 1st, 2011. Abstract should be written in English using font Times New Roman. The abstract title should be in font size 12, and in bold. Authors and affiliations should be in size 11 by underlining the attending author. The main part of the abstract should be in size 12 with total words less than 400. Please provide no more than 5 key words.
Presentation forms
Invited speakers will lecture for 40 minutes including a brief discussion, while short talks (25 minutes) will be selected from submitted abstracts.
Poster
Poster size is limited to 120cm (W) X 90cm (H).
Time and Place
The symposium will be held on May 11-13, 2011, at the Fragrant Hill Hotel, Beijing, China.
Language
The official language for presentation is English.
The organizing committee will arrange a shuttle bus to pick up the participants at the Beijing International Airport on May 10, 2011. Information for the departure shuttle bus will be announced at the meeting.
Registration
Registration will open from 2:00-6:00 pm at the meeting site on May 10, 2011. Registration fee covering meals and paper works is 1000 RMB for regular participants and 600 RMB for students. Only cash is accepted.
Please send the following information to yjiaozhang@genetics.ac.cn before April 1st, 2011.
Name (first, middle and family names):
Title:
Institution:
Telephone, fax and email:
Abstract title:
General Information
Passport and Visa
A valid passport and a visa are required for entry into China. Visas can be obtained from your local Chinese Embassy or the nearest Consulate General. An official visa invitation letter will be sent to the participants upon receipt of the registration form. Japanese participants staying in China for not more than 15 days do not need a visa.
Time Difference
Los Angeles -16 hours; London -8 hours; Berlin -7 hours; Paris –7 hours; Zurich –7 hours; Toronto –13 hours; Moscow –5 hours; Amsterdam -7 hours; Tokyo +1 hour; Sydney +2 hours; Melbourne +2 hours; Djakarta -1 hour;
The symposium organizers do not accept any liability for personal accidents or loss or damage to the private property of any participants during the symposium or indirectly arising from attending the symposium. It is advisable that participants should take adequate travel and health insurances before leaving their own countries.
The electricity supply in China is 220V, 50Hz.
In China, the renminbi (RMB) is the only currency used. Money exchange centers can be found at the airport, most hotels and large shopping centers. The exchange rate is about US $1 = 6.70 RMB. When exchanging money, please keep your receipt so that you can convert any remaining Chinese currency back to foreign currency upon leaving China. VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club and JCB are accepted in many department stores and hotels. It may be difficult to withdraw cash with credit cards.
Reconfirmation of Air Tickets
You are advised to reconfirm your departing flight (both international and domestic) 72 hours in advance, especially if you are flying with Chinese airlines. Please note that these offices are not usually open on weekends.
Dr. Yingjiao Zhang
Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology, CAS
West Lincui Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100101, China
Tel : (+86-10) 62553286, Fax: (+86-10) 62551951
Email: yjiaozhang@genetics.ac.cn
