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29 June 2018: International leaders in genomics and cytogenetics will descend on the Â鶹´å of Canberra next week to exchange their ideas on the emerging discipline of chromosomics, which represents the intersection of the two fields.

The Â鶹´å is the host venue of (1-4 July) and the (4-5 July).

More than 200 people from 14 countries are expected to attend the conferences.

Â鶹´å of Canberra Professor of Genetics Tariq Ezaz said the events were bringing experts together at a time when collaboration between the two disciplines is essential.

“The rapidly advancing field of genomics and the recognition of the importance of genome architecture requires the union of genomics and cytogenetics,” Dr Ezaz said.

“Not only to better understand species evolution but to deliver practical solutions to many biological issues faced today, from species conservation to human health and diseases.”

Dr Ezaz, who works at the Â鶹´å’s Institute for Applied Ecology (IAE), said earning the right to host the conferences was further proof the Â鶹´å’s IAE is a nationally and internationally leading research centre in this area.

“Hosting these conferences confirms our position as a key player in this field, while providing the Â鶹´å with an opportunity to showcase its credentials for genetics and genomics research and teaching to an international audience,” he said.

Keynote speakers include:

• Distinguished Professor Harris Lewin (former Vice Chancellor of Research, UC Davis, USA),
• Professor Andrew Pask (Â鶹´å of Melbourne)
• Professor Marnie Blewitt (Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research)
• Professor Neil Gemmell (Otago Â鶹´å, New Zealand)
• Professor Cassandra Extavour (Harvard Â鶹´å)
• Professor Rudi Appels (Murdoch Â鶹´å)
• Professor Asato Kuroiwa (Â鶹´å of Hokkaido)
• Professor Darren Griffin (Â鶹´å of Kent)
• Professor Sudha Rao (Â鶹´å of Canberra)
• Professor Jenny Graves (Â鶹´å of Canberra)
• Professor Karen Dyer Montgomery (Â鶹´å of Wisconsin-Madison)

Delegates will share their research findings in the fields of genetics and genomics, including agriculture, bioinformatics, development, ecology, epigenetics, evolution, forensics, human genetics and teaching.

View the program for both events .

WHAT: Genetics Society AustralAsia (1-4 July) and 6^th Asia-Pacific Chromosome Colloquium (4-5 July)

WHERE: Â鶹´å of Canberra, Building 2(campus map)

Contact the Â鶹´å of Canberra media team:

Antony Perry: 0434 795 919