Joint with: Interplay of Chromatin Architecture and Transcription Regulation
Epigenetics in Development and Disease
March 30-2, 2025 | Fairmont Banff Springs, Banff, AB, Canada
Scientific Organizers:
Karen Adelman and Kristian Helin
In Person
On Demand
March 30-2, 2025 | Fairmont Banff Springs, Banff, AB, Canada
Scientific Organizers:
Karen Adelman and Kristian Helin
Available Formats:
In Person
On Demand
Supported by the Directors' Fund
Available Formats: = In Person = On Demand
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Booking Function
Sunday, March 30, 2025
Fundraising
Registration
4:00–8:00 PM
Welcome Mixer
6:00–8:00 PM
Monday, March 31, 2025
Breakfast
7:00–8:00 AM
Welcome and Keynote Address (Joint)
8:00–9:00 AM
Patrick Cramer, Max Planck Institute for Biophysical Chemistry
Chromatin and Transcription
Chromatin and Transcription
Mechanisms of Gene Control and Epigenetic Regulation (Joint)
9:00–11:15 AM
Danny F. Reinberg, University of Miami
Epigenetics and Inheritance
Epigenetics and Inheritance
Dirk Schübeler, Friedrich Miescher Institute for Biomedical Research
Transcription Factors and DNA Methylation
Transcription Factors and DNA Methylation
Lacramioara Bintu, Stanford University
Cofactors in Enhancer-Promoter Communication
Cofactors in Enhancer-Promoter Communication
Short Talk(s) Chosen from Abstracts
Coffee Break
9:30–9:50 AM
Poster Setup
11:15–1:00 PM
On Own for Lunch
11:15–5:00 PM
Poster Viewing
1:00–10:00 PM
Workshop 1: Late-breaking research presentations selected from abstract submissions
2:30–4:30 PM
Short Talk(s) Chosen from Abstracts
Coffee Available
4:30–5:00 PM
Histone Modifications: Cause or Cog in Gene Regulation?
5:00–7:00 PM
Kristian Helin, The Institute of Cancer Research
Dissecting the Role of Histone Modifications Using Histone Mutants
Dissecting the Role of Histone Modifications Using Histone Mutants
Nicola Iovino, Max Planck Institute of Immunobiology and Epigenetics
Catalytic-Independent Functions of CPB/P300
Catalytic-Independent Functions of CPB/P300
Shelley L. Berger, University of Pennsylvania
Functional Consequences of Histone Acetylation
Functional Consequences of Histone Acetylation
Short Talk(s) Chosen from Abstracts
Social Hour with Lite Bites
7:00–8:00 PM
Posters
7:30–10:00 PM
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Breakfast
7:00–8:00 AM
Epigenetics in Cellular Plasticity and Development
8:00–11:00 AM
Luciano Di Croce, CRG - Center for Genomic Regulation
Polycomb Complexes in Development
Polycomb Complexes in Development
Karen Adelman, Harvard Medical School
Dynamic Changes in Chromatin and Transcription During Cell Differentiation
Dynamic Changes in Chromatin and Transcription During Cell Differentiation
Vic E. Myer, Chroma Medicine
Epigenetic Editors for Programmable Gene Regulation
Epigenetic Editors for Programmable Gene Regulation
Yang Shi, Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research, Oxford Branch
Histone and RNA Methylation Profiles Define Cell State
Histone and RNA Methylation Profiles Define Cell State
Short Talk(s) Chosen from Abstracts
Coffee Break
9:00–9:20 AM
On Own for Lunch
11:00–5:00 PM
Poster Setup
11:00–1:00 PM
Poster Viewing
1:00–10:00 PM
Career Roundtable (Joint)
3:00–4:30 PM
Coffee Available
4:30–5:00 PM
Epigenetics and Metabolism
5:00–7:00 PM
Kathryn E. Wellen, University of Pennsylvania
Metabolic Control of Chromatin Modifications
Metabolic Control of Chromatin Modifications
Navdeep S. Chandel, Northwestern University
Mitochondrial Signaling to the Transcription Machinery
Mitochondrial Signaling to the Transcription Machinery
Lydia Finley, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Metabolic Pathways Govern Cell Fate Decisions
Metabolic Pathways Govern Cell Fate Decisions
Short Talk(s) Chosen from Abstracts
Social Hour with Lite Bites
7:00–8:00 PM
Posters
7:30–10:00 PM
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Breakfast
7:00–8:00 AM
DNA Methylation and Epigenetic Inheritance
8:00–11:00 AM
Robert A. Martienssen, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Epigenetic Memory in Plants
Epigenetic Memory in Plants
Giacomo Cavalli, Institute of Human Genetics
Three Dimensional Genome Organization and Epigenetic Memory
Three Dimensional Genome Organization and Epigenetic Memory
Asifa Akhtar, Max Planck Institute of Immunobiology and Epigenetics
The Influence of Histone Modifications and Chromatin Domains on Biallelic Gene Expression
The Influence of Histone Modifications and Chromatin Domains on Biallelic Gene Expression
Short Talk(s) Chosen from Abstracts
Coffee Break
9:00–9:20 AM
On Own for Lunch
11:00–5:00 PM
Workshop 2: Late-breaking research presentations selected from abstract submissions
2:30–4:30 PM
Short Talk(s) Chosen from Abstracts
Coffee Available
4:30–5:00 PM
Keynote Address (Joint)
5:00–5:45 PM
Mark A. Dawson, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Functional Genomics to Study Transcription Factors and Chromatin Remodelers in Cancer
Functional Genomics to Study Transcription Factors and Chromatin Remodelers in Cancer
Transcription and Epigenetics in Disease (Joint)
5:45–7:15 PM
Paola Scaffidi, European Institute of Oncology
Epigenetics and Functional Intratumor Heterogeneity
Epigenetics and Functional Intratumor Heterogeneity
Danette L. Daniels, Foghorn Therapeutics, Inc
Degradation of Epigenetic Regulators as a Treatment for Disease
Degradation of Epigenetic Regulators as a Treatment for Disease
Tony Kouzarides, University of Cambridge
Regulation of Gene Expression by RNA Modifications
Regulation of Gene Expression by RNA Modifications
Short Talk(s) Chosen from Abstracts
Meeting Wrap-Up: Outcomes and Future Directions (Organizers)
7:15–7:30 PM
Social Hour with Lite Bites
7:30–8:30 PM
Entertainment
8:00–11:00 PM
Cash Bar
8:00–11:00 PM
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Departure
12:00–11:59 PM
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