Each year the Human Genome Organisation holds its annual human genome meeting (HGM) designed to update and increase knowledge in the ever-evolving field of human genome research. The meetings centre on a stimulating and interesting programme of plenary lectures, symposia, workshops, and include poster presentations and social events which all help to make any HGM the ideal forum to share information and results with researchers in both science and industry. HUGO's human genome meetings are widely seen as 'must-attend' events in the conference calendar.

In March 2011, the Human Genome Organisation (HUGO) will convene its 15th annual HGM meeting in Dubai, with a main focus on genomics and hereditable disorders. This event represents a new milestone in the mission of HUGO to be a leading international scientific forum with an important role to play especially with the rise of scientific capabilities in the emerging and developing countries.

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This conference jointly organised between the Human Genome Organisation (HUGO) and the International Association of Breast Cancer Research (IABCR) focuses on the intersection of Genomics , Biology, and Breast Cancer Treatment.

Dramatic advances in our understanding of mammary gland development, breast cancer biology, and the genetics of cancer susceptibility have been propelled by genomic strategies and databases. We have redefined cancer classification, revealed the precise contours of estrogen receptor signaling, and identified the mammary gland stem cell. These fundamental advances are now converging to make an impact on the treatment of the disease. In this meeting, we will explore how we arrived to this point, and where we will be going to personalize breast cancer prevention and therapy. This conference will be relevant to clinicians, and researchers who wish to explore the extension of their work into this translational interface. In recognition of this, we will host also educational sessions that will expose basic scientists to clinical breast cancer treatment, and clinicians to the fundamental breast cancer research.

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The topic this year is Next Generation Genomics and Medicine. 

HGM 2010 will be held at Le Corum in the beautiful city of Montpellier, Southern France.

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The one-day symposium will be held at Le Corum in Montpellier, Southern France.

Special discounts are available for HGM 2010 registrants.  Email us at hugoadmin@gis.a-star.edu.sg for more details.

Soon an individual’s genome can be sequenced at accessible cost.  Like the availability of books provided by the printing press, the ease of communications by cell phones, and the access to information by the internet, access to information that is broad, deep, and personally significant changes society, its laws, and its sensibilities.

Classical and emerging infectious diseases, viral pandemics, and drug-resistant pathogens remain challenges to human health. However, contemporary advances in genetics and genomic technologies provide new approaches to understanding and combating these diseases.