72nd Harden Conference

Meeting background

In the past few years novel regulatory RNA elements have been identified in both eukaryota and prokaryota, including siRNAs, piRNAs, miRNAs, sRNAs, CRISPRs, riboswitches and RNA thermometers. These elements can fine tune gene expression according to the output of complex signalling networks but also provide simple switches that respond to macroscopic changes in the cellular environment (e.g. temperature). The aim of this meeting is to provide a forum to discuss parallels and differences between eukaryotic and prokaryotic systems, achieving a better understanding of the role of RNA in regulating gene expression.

Topics

Genome stability

Transcriptional control

mRNA metabolism

Regulation of translation

Evolution of regulatory RNA

Molecular mechanisms

The Biochemical Society Harden Conference entitled «RNA regulators of gene expression» will take place at Robinson College, on 22 - 25 July 2012

The Conference Office
The Biochemical Society
Charles Darwin House
12 Roger Street
London WC1N 2JU

UK

Email: conferences@biochemistry.org

Telephone (Conference Office): +44 (0)207 685 2450
Telephone (Main reception): +44 (0)207 685 2400
Fax: +44 (0)207 685 2467

Sponsors and trade exhibition
The following companies will be sponsoring the meeting:

Portland Press Ltd
Please feel free to view our sponsorship and trade exhibition opportunities at this meeting.

Harden Bursaries
Travel bursaries and full or partly sponsored free places are available for graduate students and those who gained their PhD in the last 5 years. Preference will be given to senior graduate students and restricted to members of the Biochemical Society and relevant associated Societies.

To apply for a Harden Bursary, please supply the relevant information on the conference application form.

All Harden Bursary applicants will be informed approximately two weeks after the application deadline whether the application has been successful.

Please note that Harden Conferences are often over-subscribed, and many applications are not accepted. Please do not make travel arrangements until you have been informed, in writing, that your application has been accepted.

Application deadline: 23 April 2012

Application is now open.