OVERVIEW

EMBO Workshop: Neuroepigenetics: From Cells to Behaviour and Disease is organized by the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL). This Online CME Course will be held from Oct 28 - 30, 2020.

What is the significance of EMBO Workshop 2020 by EMBL?

Course Description:
Neuroepigenetics is a growing field that is drawing a lot of attention. Genome-wide association studies and mouse models proceed to explore new connections among chromatin regulators and neurodevelopmental disorders. Epigenetic pathways have been associated with several physiological and pathological aspects of brain function, such as memory formation and recovery, addiction, and neurodegeneration.

This CME webcast provides a gathering occasion for researchers of all levels who are involved in how gene regulation participates in the development and function of the brain, with particular attention to the chromatin-based regulation of gene expression. The fundamental purpose is to bring together two groups of scientists: neuroscientists with interest in gene regulation and molecular biologists with great expertise in the mechanisms of transcription and epigenetics who need to utilize their knowledge to explain how the brain works. The two groups can learn a lot from each other and hope this conference functions as a catalyst for scientific exchange and collaboration.

What are the topics addressed in the EMBO Workshop 2020 by EMBL?

Course Topics:
• Chromatin regulation during neurodevelopment
• Epigenetics of cell identity in the brain
• Transcriptional regulation of neuronal activity and plasticity
• Gene regulation and behavior
• Epigenetic engineering and epigenomic mapping
• Chromatin in brain disease

Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.