Unraveling Cyno DNA: Mapping a Path to Better Research Models

May 10, 2012
Participation Options:
Onsite - BMS Conference Center, Pennington, NJ
Online – Video Conferencing

A Scientific Conference for Investigators working with Non-Human Primate Models

Organized by the New Jersey Association for Biomedical Research

Sponsored by Bristol-Myers Squibb

This conference will build on ground-breaking work to sequence the Macaca fascicularis genome and focus on practical applications of primate genetics in drug discovery and development. World-renown NHP researchers will present the latest findings and share strategies for advancing the science through improved experimental design. Afternoon workshops will allow researchers to explore plenary topics in greater depth with the speakers and colleagues from academia and industry.

Distinguished Faculty:

Keynote: Genome-based Drug Safety Testing Assessment in Animal Models
Dr. Ulrich Certa, F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd., Switzerland
SNPs for Genetic Management of Cynomolgus Macaques & their Application to Biomedical Research
Dr. David Smith, UC Davis, California
MHC-defined Mauritian Macaques in HIV/AIDS Research
Jonah Sacha, PhD, Vaccine & Gene Therapy Institute, Oregon National Primate Research Center
Characterization of Immunogenetic Diversity in Mauritian Cynomolgus Macaques:
Application to the Model for HIV/AIDS
Dr. Nicola Rose, National Institute for Biological Standards & Control, UK
Models for Validating Gene Targets for Drug Discovery
Dr. Siew Ho, Bristol-Myers Squibb

Read about our distinguished speakers

Registration- Two Participation Options:

1. Onsite attendance at BMS Hopewell Conference Center, Pennington, NJ
NJABR Members: $275 • Non-Members: $325
Early Bird Rate: $250 – Register by February 15, 2012

- OR -

2. Online participation: $195 individuals • $450 group rate (3 or more participants)
Pre-registration is required – DEADLINE: April 10, 2012

For more information contact Annette McCabe at NJABR- 908.228.2203 or mccabe@njabr.org