Regulation of gene expression, RNA degradation and quality control, noncoding RNAs, RNAi, pre-mRNA splicing, structure and molecular dynamics of RNA and much more!!!
1. CHANGED LOCATION!!: Please note that the location of the meeting has changed. Due to the increased number of registered participants, the conference will be held in the Mendel Refectory of the Augustinian Abbey in the Old Brno. Please find more details about
the place on the conference web pages. Please, bring sweaters. It will take some time to warm up the old refectory.
2. PROGRAM: please find the final program on the conference web pages. There might be some small changes made before the conference starts.
3. POSTERS: there will be double-side panels 60x100 cm (wxh). Tapes and accessories to mount posters will be available on place.
4. TALKS: powerpoint or pdf files both Mac and PC compatible. 20 minutes for short talks, 40 minutes for invited speakers (including
discussions). Be ready to upload your presentation before the beginning of your session.
5. FOOD AND DRINKS: There will be a small open buffet for lunch, three coffee breaks during the day. In the evening, we will have a
dinner at the Brno brewery, which is next to the convent.
6. HOUSING: those who have reserved the housing at the Garni hotel: it is located nearby Vystaviste (about 20 minute walking from
the brewery). Hotel GARNI MU, Vinařská 5, Brno, BLOK A3, price 980,-CZK. breakfast + tax /room/night –double, 790,-CZK breakfast +tax/ room/night/ -single; how to pay CASH - on place. Checking in any time.
Introduction
The Czech RNA Club brings together young enthusiastic researchers from the Czech Republic and surrounding countries to increase the overall awareness of the cutting edge research in this geographical area and to stimulate scientific exchange/create opportunities for new collaborations among the participants.
We will be looking forward to see you in Brno, the emerging city of biotechnologies in the country.
Programme
All participants are encouraged to submit their abstracts.The deadline for abstracts is September 30th. Oral presentations will be 15-20 minutes long plus five minutes for discussion. Abstracts selected for oral presentations will be announced by October 10th.
Due to many requests the deadline for registration and abstract submission has been extended till Sunday, October 4, 2009
Key-note speakers
Key-note speakers:
Dr. Andre Gerber, ETH Zurich: Global Aspects of the RNA-Protein Interaction Network Dr. Gernot Längst, Universität Regensburg, Germany: Chromatin interacting RNAs (ciRNA) maintain Higher Order Structures of Chromatin accessible