RNAi
September 28 - October 2, 2005
Abstract Deadline: July 6, 2005

Organizers:
Greg Hannon, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Phillip Zamore, University of Massachusetts Medical School

We are pleased to host a new Cold Spring Harbor meeting on RNAi, which will will begin at 7:30 pm on Wednesday, September 28 and run through lunch on Sunday, October 2, 2005. This meeting will focus on the mechanisms and regulation of RNA interference and related mechanisms. The meeting is intended to provide a format for the exchange of ideas and information, to discuss the latest research findings and technical advances, and to facilitate interaction amongst groups active in diverse systems.

Keynote:
Rich Jorgensen, University of Arizona

Topics:
Regulation of the Genome by Double-stranded RNA
RNAi in Model Organisms
Transposable Elements & RNA Interference
RNAi & Heterochromatin
Biochemical Studies of RNAi
Hairpins and related small RNAs
Ribonuclease III Superfamily
Genome-wide RNAi Screens
Other Large Scale Approaches using RNAi
RNA Interference in Nonclassical Model Organisms
Applications of RNAi Technologies

Abstracts should contain only new and unpublished material and must be submitted electronically by the abstract deadline. Selection of material for oral and poster presentation will be made by the organizers and individual session chairs. Status (talk/poster) of abstracts will be posted on our web site as soon as decisions have been made by the organizers.

We are eager to have as many young people as possible attend since they are likely to benefit most from this meeting. We have applied for funds from government and industry to partially support graduate students and postdocs. Apply in writing to meetings@cshl.edu stating need for financial support - preference is given to those submitting abstracts.

We look forward to seeing you at Cold Spring Harbor in September.

This conference is supported in part by funds provided by the Cold Spring Harbor Corporate Sponsor Program

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Regular packages are all inclusive and cover registration, food, housing, parking, wine-and-cheese party, lobster banquet, etc. No Housing packages include all costs except housing. Full payment is due 4 weeks prior to the meeting.