Epigenetic Biomarkers and Therapeutic Vulnerabilities - Postponed (Date TBC)

​​COVID-19 Information

Registration will re-open once new dates announced.

Meeting Summary 

​​​​​This meeting will provide a venue for scientists who are interested in the interface between basic epigenetic mechanisms and translational cancer research. There will be a particular focus on DNA and arginine methylation pathways as therapeutic targets. This meeting will also highlight the emerging field of 'nucleosomics', which leverages circulating nucleosomes and their associated histone code as biomarkers. 

Topics covered will include:

• DNA methylation
• Arginine methylation
• Histone and Nucleosome-based-biomarkers
• Epigenetic Therapeutics and Cancer 

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Contents 

Invited speakers 

• Clare Davies (University of Birmingham, UK)
  ​Arginine methylation – a new player in the DNA damage response and breast cancer stem cells                                                                               
• Mark Eccleston (Volition, Belgium) 
  Nu.Q-Capture - Isolation and profiling of Tumor derived, cell free circulating nucleosomes                                    
• Margaret A. Goodell  (Baylor, USA)
   DNMT3A: from Stem Cell Differentiation to Chromatin Organization                                                                                 
• Ernesto Guccione (Mount Sinai, USA)
  ​PRMT Inhibitors: Clinical Relevance and Molecular Mechanisms                                                                                         
• Andrea Johnstone (EpiCypher, USA) 
  ​Fixing ChIP with next-generation spike-in controls                                                                                             
• Michael McCabe (GSK, USA)     
  ​ Discovery of reversible DNMT1-selective inhibitors with improved efficacy and tolerability                                                                          
• Andrew Xiao (Yale University, USA)   
  ​The functions of DNA N6-mA in development and cancer                                                                                                          

Scientific organizers

• Xiaodong Cheng (MD Anderson), Mark Bedford (MD Anderson) and Abcam 

Program

Start: Tbc
Finish: Tbc 

Call for abstracts 

Poster presentation places are available. Abstracts can be submitted during online registration or by emailing Abcam events team

Download abstract guidelines 

Registration

Registration fee includes: 

• Attendance to scientific sessions, and conference materials 
• Refreshments and lunches during the conference 
• Drinks and networking reception

Confirmation note: All registered attendees will recieve confirmation from events@abcam.com within 48 hours of registering. If you do not receive this confirmation email, please contact the Abcam Events Team to confirm your registration. 

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Venue

Hilton Houston Plaza/ Medical Center

6633 Travis St.

Houston, TX 77030

Accommodation

*Important note*
Abcam does not have an affliated hotel agency for this event. Please be careful of direct approaches from companies offering hotel reservations for this event.  Reservations made by unaffiliated organizations may appear to be for lower rates, however they may be illegitimate, have unreasonable cancelation or change penalties, or be completely non-refundable. Please be aware of, and report any unauthorized solicitation to Abcam.

Terms and conditions

• Delegates are advised to ensure they have adequate travel insurance to cover their attendance at the conference in case of incident, or cancelation due to circumstances beyond Abcam's cotrol. 
• All fees payable to Abcam are non-refundable 
• Substitute delegates can be made at any time by contacting the Abcam Events Team

Frequently asked questions

• How can I submit an abstract?
  Abstracts can be submitted through the online registration process.
• What happens if I've registered by cannot attend?
  Substitute delegates can be nominated at any time by contacting the Abcam Events Team.
• Do I need insurance?
  As before any travel, delegates are strongly advised to ensure they have adequate medical and travel insurance.
• What do I need to get into the country?
  Please ensure you have an up-to-date passport before booking travel and are aware of any visa requirements which may be in operation for nationals of your country. 
• Are there exhibition and/or sponsorship opportunities? 
  Sponsorship and exhbition opportunities are avaialble for this conference. If you are interested in sponsoring or exhibiting, please email the Abcam Events Team for more information. 
• Have a question?
  Email: events@abcam.com