Evolution and Core Processes in Gene Expression

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The focus of this meeting is to discuss the most recent insights into the cis-regulatory code, how cis-regulatory information is read out by transcription factors, signaling pathways and other proteins, how cellular diversity is created during development and how we can study this problem using cutting-edge genomics technology and computational methods.

We will simultaneously examine the problem from an evolutionary perspective: how cis-regulatory elements evolve, how regulatory variation affects gene expression and phenotypes, how these changes have shaped development and parallel evolution, and how noise affects regulatory circuits and their evolution.

Important dates

Meeting time and location

Evolution and core processes in gene expression will be held at the Stowers Institute for Medical Research in Kansas City, Mo. 

Conference starts: Thursday, July 21, at 1 p.m. 
Conference ends: Sunday, July 24, at 12 p.m.

Full conference program to be posted at a later date.

Sponsorship opportunities

The conference is offering a variety of sponsorship opportunities for your organization to optimize your visibility to attendees. Learn about sponsorship opportunities.

COVID-19 vaccine requirement

For the health and safety of attendees, COVID-19 vaccination is required for anyone attending this conference. Mask-wearing and other requirements will be based on state and local guidelines and will be communicated with attendees before the start of the event.

Access the latest COVID-19 guidelines from:

• City of Kansas City, Mo.
• State of Missouri
• Centers for Disease Control

Speakers

• Frank Albert, University of Minnesota
• Courtney C. Babbitt, University of Massachusetts Amherst
• Carl de Boer, University of British Columbia
• Rachel Brem, University of California, Berkeley
• Leandra Brettner, Arizona State University
• Barak Cohen, Washington University in St. Louis
• Angela DePace, Harvard University
• Hernan Garcia, University of California, Berkeley
• Nicolas Gompel, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich
• Raluca Gordan, Duke University
• Jeffrey Kidd, University of Michigan
• Justin Kinney, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
• Anshul Kundaje, Stanford University
• Ricardo Mallarino, Princeton University
• Armin Moczek, Indiana University
• Stephanie Moon - University of Michigan
• Shaun Mahony, Pennsylvania State University
• Sara Mostafavi, University of Washington
• Dimple Notani, National Center For Biological Sciences
• Srinivas Ramachandran, University of Colorado
• Mark Rebeiz, University of Pittsburgh
• Tatjana Sauka–Spengler, Stowers Institute for Medical Research
• Premal Shah, Rutgers University
• Alex Stark, Research Institute of Molecular Pathology
• Jussi Taipale, University of Cambridge
• Patricia Wittkopp, University of Michigan
• Emily Wong, Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute

Abstract submission guidelines

• Abstract title field allows 200 characters maximum.
• Abstract body field allows 350 words maximum (not including authors and affiliations).
• Text may be typed or copied and pasted into the abstract title and body fields.

Presentation requirements

All speakers and poster presenters are required to present in-person at the scheduled date and time of their sessions.

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What’s included

The full conference package includes:

• All scientific sessions, poster sessions and meeting materials.
• Continental breakfast, lunch, morning/afternoon refreshments on meeting days.
• Two networking dinners.
• Lodging for three nights (arriving on July 21, departing on July 24) at the Kansas City Marriott Country Club Plaza.

Note: Lodging is not included in the commuter rates.

Registration changes

Registration changes will be accepted as space allows until June 21, 2022, and can be made by contacting meetings@asbmb.org.

Cancellation policy

Cancellations received in writing on or before June 21, 2022, are subject to a $100 processing fee. No refunds will be issued for cancellations after June 21 due to final guarantee commitments. Email meetings@asbmb.org and attach a copy of your meeting registration receipt/paid invoice.

Hotel accommodation

Lodging arrangements will be made at the Kansas City Marriott Country Club Plaza. All housing arrangements must be made through ASBMB during the registration process.​

If you require an early arrival or late departure (one night pre- and/or post-meeting) you may purchase these additional nights during the registration process, $175 per room per night ($185 per room per night for double occupancy), inclusive of taxes.