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SUMMARY:13th Biennial International 22q11.2 Conference
DESCRIPTION:The 13th Biennial International 22q11.2 Conference\, a scientific retreat in its purist form\, will kick-off in the early morning on Tuesday\, July 16\, 2024\, and adjourn following our closing dinner on Thursday\, July 18\, 2024. \nView the Meeting Program \nInvited Speakers\nDr. Ralda Nehme\nDirector\nStem Cell Program\nThe Broad Institute of Harvard and MIT\nThe 22q11.2 region as it regulates presynaptic gene-products linked to schizophrenia \nProf. Dr. Randall J Platt\nProfessur Biologisches Engineering\nETH Zurich\nNovel genetic tools for investigating brain and behavior in 22q11.2 deletion syndrome \nProf. Beverly Emanuel\nProfessor of Pediatrics and Genetics and\nCharles E.H. Upham Endowed Chair in Pediatric Medicine\nChildren’s Hospital of Philadelphia and\nPerelman School of Medicine\nUniversity of Pennsylvania\nLooking Back to Move Forward – the Sweep of History Regarding the Chromosome 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome \nDr. Casey Gifford\nAssistant Professor of Pediatrics and Genetics\nStanford University\nGenetic Modifiers of Cardiac Development with an Emphasis on 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome \nDr. Irene Zohn\nAssociate Professor of Pharmacology and Physiology\nGeorge Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences\nModel organisms and Mechanisms of gene-environment interactions in structural birth defects \nDr. Stephen Scherer\nNorthbridge Chair in Paediatric Research and\nDirector of The Centre for Applied Genomics\nThe Hospital for Sick Children\, Toronto\nPeter Scambler Invited Lecture: Genetics of CNVs informing human disorders and the prospects for treatment \nDr. Joris Vermeesch\nProfessor of Cytogenetics and Genome Research\nKU Leuven\nCell free DNA and the Promise of Novel Biomarkers \nDr. Michael Granato\nProfessor of Cell and Developmental Biology\nPerelman School of Medicine\nUniversity of Pennsylvania\nMitochondrial proteins and neurodevelopment in 22q11.2 deletion syndrome \n 
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LOCATION:13th Biennial International 22q11.2 Conference\, Praia D'El Rey Marriott Golf & Beach Resort Avenida D. Inês de Castro n°1\, Vale de Janelas Obidos\, 2510-451\, Portugal
CATEGORIES:Biennial International 22q11.2 Conference
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SUMMARY:14th Biennial International 22q11.2 Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 14th Biennial International 22q11.2 Conference\, set against the stunning backdrop of the Mirabello Bay Resort in Crete\, Greece (Havania 721 00\, Agios Nikolaos Crete\, Greece). This year’s expanded meeting will take place from Monday\, July 13 through Friday\, July 17\, 2026\, offering more opportunities for collaboration\, education\, and connection. \nAbout the Conference\nBy popular demand\, the 2026 conference has been extended to include an additional day of programming. The event will begin with the IBBC and G2MH meetings on Monday\, July 13\, followed by the main conference sessions from Tuesday to Friday. \nThis retreat-style meeting offers a unique blend of academic engagement and community-building activities\, all hosted onsite at the resort. Highlights include: \n\nWelcome Reception – Tuesday (Grecian Cave Terrace)\nSecond Annual “22q Olympic Games” – Wednesday (Bahia Mar and Stone Theater)\nGala Dinner and Dancing – Thursday (Elia Terrasse)\nClosing Ceremonies – Friday (Zeus Room)\n\nAbout the Venue\nExperience true Cretan hospitality at the luxurious Mirabello Bay Resort\, nestled among the rolling hills of Lassithi and overlooking the tranquil waters of the Cretan Sea. Located just 2 km from the charming town of Agios Nikolaos and approximately 65 km from Heraklion Airport\, the resort offers both peaceful seclusion and convenient access to the rest of the island. \nEnjoy exceptional service\, breathtaking views\, and world-class amenities during your stay. \nCall for Abstracts\nThe deadline to submit abstracts is February 22\, 2026. Abstracts should be formatted as follows: \n\nMaximum 300 words – not including the title\, authors and affiliations. Include full first and last names of all authors.\nAbstract text:\n\nType size: 12 point font\nMargins: 1/2″\nText Alignment: Justified\nTypeface: Times New Roman\nInclude the headings “Background”\, “Methods”\, “Results” and “Conclusions” in bold\n\n\nTitle:\n\nBold\nCapitalize first word only\nLeft justified\n\n\nInstitution(s): Italics\nAuthors:\n\nUnderline the name of the presenting author\nInclude all co-authors and their affiliations\nPlease note – Submitting authors are expected to present at the meeting in person
URL:https://22qsociety.org/upcoming-meeting/14th-biennial-international-22q11-2-conference/
LOCATION:14th Biennial International 22q11.2 Conference\, Greece\, Crete\, Greece
CATEGORIES:Biennial International 22q11.2 Conference
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