Principais Conferências de Biotecnologia Vale a pena participar em 2020

Mahasweta Pal, escritor científico freelance on Kolabtree, writes about the top biotecnologia conferences in 2020 happening around the world.  

Recently, the world of biotechnology scored incredible leaps of progress. From CRISPR babies to gene therapy, waves of advancements rocked the business world. However, the discussions on ethics and regulations in biotechnology pesquisa did not die down. Vigilance, clinical practice guidelines, commercialization challenges, pricing of cell therapies, and so on — the agendas are overflowing for 2020. However, the bright side is, the crucial questions that remained unanswered until 2018 showed signs of certainty as 2020 dawned in. CRISPR regulations became definite and universal; the ações regulatórias muito aguardadas sobre questões de bioética foram abordados.

In such a dynamic time, the pace of the industry is something that a biotechnology researcher should not miss. Some of the biggest biotechnology industry events are slated for 2020, which promise a spectacle of groundbreaking developments. You could attend trade fairs exhibiting neurological research that could become the platform for wearables tomorrow. Similarly, at premier biologia molecular conferences lined up, novel signaling pathways would be showcased, which are potential drug targets for tomorrow. Biotech researchers may attend not one, but at least three conferences.

Portanto, apresentamos uma lista dos eventos mais aguardados da indústria da Biotecnologia em 2020 que estão acontecendo em todo o mundo. cientistas freelancejovens e velhos, devem comparecer!

1. Conferência Mundial de Medicina de Precisão 2020 (21-24 de janeiro de 2020|Santa Clara, CA)

This conference offers the biggest platform dedicated to personalized medicine, hosting 2500+ industry persons from 35 countries. Participants can enjoy 400+ presentations, the key one being by Richard Schilsky (American Society of Clinical Oncologia). Not to forget, sessions by award-winning scientists, Phillip Greenberg (Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center) and Micheal Synder (Stanford Center of Genômica and Personalized Medicine), who would be discussing successful clinical genomics programs, immuno-oncology, and converting health data into medical products. Currently, early-bird registrations of different capacities are available, ending on Jan 8, 2020.

2. PREDiCT: Tumor Models San Francisco Summit 2020 (22-24 de janeiro de 2020|San Francisco, CA)

The 4th Annual PREDiCT: Tumor Models San Francisco Summit 2020 continues to serve the immuno-oncology community regarding preclinical profiling through a robust selection of PDX mouse models. Scientists exploring the potential of 3D models are invited to present their findings, which help the community remain abreast of the advancements and challenges in preclinical and translational research. The comprehensive 3-day agenda concludes with keynote speeches by Chung-Wein Lee (Celgene), Jaeho Jung (ABL Bio), and Erin Riegler (Chimera Bioengineering). Inscrições estão em andamento com várias opções de preços.

3. Vírus 2020 - Novel Concepts in Virology (Fev 5-7, 2020|Barcelona, Espanha)

Viruses are the carriers of lethal infections, while also being the most used micro-organism models. Viruses 2020 follows previous meetings of virologists on Virus replication and host-virus interactions, organized by the MDPI journal. Particularly, for 2020, the conference themes are virus pathogenesis, antiviral innate immunity, and viruses of gastrointestinal pathologies. Therefore, the event calls upon virologists to showcase novel research in molecular and cell biology, biologia estrutural, immunology, epidemiologiae bioinformatics. for the 3-day event. Invited speakers include Rosa M. Pintó (Enteric Virus Laboratory, University of Barcelona), Dr. Martin Beer (Institute of Diagnostic Virology, Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut, Greifswald – Insel Riems, Germany), and Dr. Stacy M. Horner (Center for RNA Biology, Duke University Medical Center, NC, USA). Registrations are open, including early-bird reservations and covering author registrations.

4. Cuidados com o câncer no Crossroads Summit 2020 (27 de março de 2020|Nova Iorque)

The New York Genome Center is bringing together saúde providers, stalwarts from academia, genomics companies, and advocacy groups on a grand platform. Cancer At The Crossroads features talk shows with participation from global investors, regulators, researchers, and influential industry folks. In additon, scintillating workshops cater to pertinent issues in cancer biology, novel cancer treatments, advancements in cancer screening. Moreover, the various research symposiums keep attendees informed on the near forthcoming shifts within the industry, and the directional changes for cancer research. At the 2020 edition, the keynote speakers include Mace L. Rothenberg (Pfizer) and Clifford Hudis (American Society of Clinical Oncology). As the registrations close after selecting just 100 applicants, you probably have to register early!

5. JAK-STAT Pathways in Health & Disease (6 de abril de 2020|Long Island, New York)

This upcoming event showcases pioneering research on JAK-STAT Inhibition and its association with cancer. This conference invites researchers to present abstracts solely focused on the mechanisms, mutations, and the metabolomics associated with the Jak-STAT signaling pathway. As always, it is being hosted at the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. While the keynote speech by John O’Shea of the NIH is the highlight of the event, attendees can look forward to award-winning presentations by David Frank, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and David Tweardy, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, among others. Registration would be running up till the event date, while Abstract submission closes on Jan 17, 2020.

6. Conferência Epigenetic Pathways and Human Disease 2020 (30 de abril a 3 de maio de 2020|Chania, Grécia)

One of the less explored areas of genetic research, epigenetics remains an area for unlocking mechanisms for rare diseases and cancer. Abstracts are invited on topics including DNA and histone modifications, aberrant epigenetic regulation, neuroepigenetics, and epitranscriptomics. Of note, the theme for discussion is pathogeneses of various brain disorders, while attendees can listen to lectures on Chromatin, RNA, and DNA regulatory pathways and utilizing epigenetic data for drug discovery. Registrations are on, and participants can utilize early-bird discounts on entry, poster submissions, and workshops. Doctoral and post-doctoral researchers are encouraged to attend, while invited speakers include Anne Brunet (Stanford University) and Karen Adelman (Harvard Medical School). Inscrições fechar em 8 de março de 2020.

7. EuroSciCon Conference on Biotechnology & Bioengineering (6-7 de maio de 2020|Estocolmo, Suécia)

Este evento industrial estrelado concentra-se na bioengenharia e na biofabricação e recebe cientistas, acadêmicos, grupos de pesquisa e agências de financiamento. O evento convida pesquisadores para resumos sobre tópicos variados: tecnologias de fermentação, biotecnologia marinha, potencial do mercado de bioengenharia, biomateriais, bioterapêutica, nanobiotecnologia e engenharia de proteínas. Com as inscrições já iniciadas, o evento promete aos pesquisadores uma infinidade de simpósios e workshops para jovens cientistas. Além disso, um amplo público o agraciará a cada ano e, para 2020, a EuroSciCon também planeja premiar cientistas e organizações por trabalhos de pesquisa inéditos. Atualmente, os organizadores estão concedendo 25% descontos nas inscrições para grandes grupos de pesquisa. Visite agora!

8. Congresso Mundial de Biosensores 2020 (26-29 de maio de 2020|Busan, Coréia)

For over 3 decades, this conference has fulfilled the networking, business development, and peer-to-peer interaction needs of academicians, government agencies, and biotech SMEs. The conference brings together a variety of research scholars and influential delegates from the industry for conversations on applying biochemical sensors, bioelectric devices, and bioengineering. Presenting scholars stand a chance to publish their research in  Registrations will start in a month’s time.

9. Biomarcadores Clínicos e Translacionais (2-4 de junho de 2020| Boston, MA)

Essentially, the 3-day conference presents various training sessions and workshops on clinical applications of biomarkers. Currently, ensaios clínicos are being designed using disease-specific biomarkers. This conference aims to train and award young scientists on liquid biopsies and genomic biomarkers. Workshops have been designed to prepare researchers for solving problems in precision medicine. Secondly, attendees can visit seminars on Disease Modeling, Immuno-Oncology Biomarkers, and New Small Molecule Drug Targets. Most importantly, attendees can cadastre-se a preços iniciais de aves e enviar resumos de cartazes até 24 de abril de 2020.

10. AlgalBBB 2020 (14-17 de junho de 2020|Pittsburgh, PA)

2020 apresenta a 10ª edição da Conferência Internacional sobre Biomassa Algal, Biocombustíveis e Bioprodutos (AlgalBBB), onde as atenções estarão voltadas para as recentes tendências em biocombustíveis e tecnologia agrícola. Novas pesquisas em algas serão apresentadas por cientistas e engenheiros de amplo espectro, com ênfase na produção de biomassa, cultivo, biorefinaria, conversão de matéria-prima em combustíveis e análises de sustentabilidade. As últimas descobertas da pesquisa de algas em sistemas de algas marinhas, biomateriais, projeto de fotobioreator e sistemas de controle também serão apresentadas por acadêmicos eminentes. Submissão de resumos e os registros estão sendo feitosespecialmente para pesquisadores que pretendem publicar na revista Algal Research.

11. Intestinal Stem Cell - Niche Interactions in Health and Disease Conference (Jul 17-20, 2020|Lisboa, Portugal)

As células-tronco intestinais estão sob maior escrutínio, devido às taxas maciças de incidência de malignidades gastrointestinais. Embora os investigadores não estejam deixando pedra sobre pedra para expor o ambiente do intestino delgado e o cólon, o que afeta a ação das células-tronco intestinais. Este evento dá aos pesquisadores e líderes da indústria uma plataforma para apresentar as células-tronco pluripotentes humanas derivadas de organóides gastrointestinais, desregulamentados ISC behavior causing gastrointestinal disease, spatial transcriptomics of the small intestine, and the like. The impressive list of speakers includes Heinrich Jasper (Genentech), Marcia Haigis (Harvard Medical School), and Shalev Itzkovitz (Weizmann Institute of Science), among others. Registrations start on Jan 31, 2020, and poster submissions will run up to May 20, 2020.

12. Mechanisms & Models of Cancer (Aug 11 – 15, 2020|Cold Spring Harbor, NY)

A pesquisa do câncer progrediu a grandes alturas nos últimos dois anos. No entanto, os mecanismos e modelos fundamentais de tumorigenese estão sempre mudando e menos explorados, o que justifica uma pesquisa contínua. Este evento proporciona aos pesquisadores a plataforma para mostrar as diferentes dimensões do câncer através de descobertas exploratórias em biologia estrutural, Genômica, Heterogeneidade e Evolução do Câncer. Sessões interessantes sobre Metabolismo do Câncer, Imunologia do Tumor e Imunoterapia, Proliferação e Sinalização de Sobrevivência serão aguardadas com expectativa. As inscrições e submissões de resumos estão abertas até 22 de maio de 2020.

13. BIO Congresso Mundial (21-24 de setembro de 2020|Raleigh, Carolina do Norte)

One of the key events for the Biotechnology industry, Bio World Congress has been attracting scientists and executives working in biomanufacturing and agri-tech for over a decade. Primarily, the congress caters to animal biotechnologists, biohazard specialists, environmentalists, food scientists, plant and seed researchers, and biomanufacturing vendors. The event is one of the sought after platforms for launching new products in agri-tech and food sciences. What’s more, attendees get a chance to visit the exhibition of 100+ manufacturers of animal cell models, cancer cell lines, and microarrays. This conference, organized by Organização de Inovação Biotecnológica (BIO), is where the who’s who of America’s biotech world meet. Not to forget, attendees can even plan big for the “Parceria One on One” opportunities.

Think we’ve missed out one of the biotechnology conferences in 2020? Leave us a comment below and we’ll add it to the list!

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