Developmental Biology Workshop

October 24-27, 2010, Yarra Valley, VIC

Organisers: Peter Currie, Richard Harvey, Peter Koopman, Rob Saint, Patrick Tam

Invited Speakers:

Margaret Buckingham (Institut Pasteur, France): Genetic control of skeletal and cardiac muscle formation

Stephen Cohen (Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology, Singapore): MicroRNAs and gene regulation

Austin Smith (Wellcome Centre of Stem Cell Research, UK): Cellular and molecular mechanisms governing formation, self-renewal and differentiation of pluripotent and tissue-restricted stem cells

Applications close: July 31, 2010

The Workshop is an intimate and highly interactive meeting that allows unparalleled access to world leaders in Developmental Biology for scientists at all levels of their career.

Workshop outline:

• In-depth plenary research talks by high profile international speakers, round table discussions on experimental approaches, analysis of model systems, and broad career issues for Developmental Biologists.
• Participant numbers strictly limited to 24.
• A mix of students, post docs, and lab leaders will be selected on the basis of their demonstrated interest in Developmental Biology, track record, and the perceived benefit they will obtain from the workshop.