Share Seattle Genetic Instability and Cancer Symposium

APRIL 22, 2013

9:00am - 7:00pm in Pelton Auditorium

The Seattle Genetic Instability and Cancer Symposium will facilitate interaction between Seattle-based graduate students, research associates and principal investigators in the field of DNA repair, genomics, genetic instability and cancer. The symposium will feature 10 minute talks and a poster session presented primarily by graduate students and post-docs from selected abstracts.

Research areas to be featured in SGICS:

        DNA Repair/DNA Damage Response

        Cancer Genetics/Genomics

        Cancer Mechanisms

        Genome Engineering

        Chromosome Structure and Dynamics

Keynote Speaker: We are pleased to announce that Dr. Junjie Chen will be giving a keynote address for the symposium. Dr. Chen is Professor and Chair of Department of Experimental Radiation Oncology, Division of Radiation Oncology, at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, in Houston, Texas.

Networking opportunities: We will have a catered reception by registration that will provide opportunities for local scientists to interact and exchange ideas. Registration for the poster session and reception is now closed.

Getting to the Hutch: The FHCRC-UW Shuttle runs frequently and the schedule can be found here. There are a limited number of 2hr visitor parking spots at FHCRC. Please check in at the visitor desk in the Thomas building if you park in the visitor parking. The bus routes 66 and 70 serve Eastlake and Fairview avenues and provide easy access to FHCRC. The South Lake Union Trolly also serves FHCRC.

Questions? Email us at sgics@fhcrc.org