The Retreat of the Center for Medical Genomics

This event brings together Penn State research communities from the University Park and College of Medicine with a purpose of establishing new collaborations and discussing the existing ones. We are united by our interest in genomics and its applications to medicine. You will learn about the latest research on genomics of metabolic, inflammatory, neurodegenerative, immune, and reproductive system diseases. You will also have a chance to network and meet current and former PSU researchers working in this area. _ This year our program includes: _ - Keynote Address by Anna DeRienzo, Professor, University of Chicago _ - Junior Investigator Presentation by Heather Lawson (Penn State alumna), Assistant Professor, Washington University at St. Louis _ - Junior Investigator Presentation by Melissa Wilson Sayres (Penn State alumna), Assistant Professor, Arizona State University _ - presentations by 3 invited speakers from the UP campus _ - presentations by 3 invited speakers from the Hershey campus _ - poster competition with cash prizes _ - free lunch for registered participants _ The detailed program and registration information are coming soon! _ Kateryna Makova _ _ _ For more information on Anna DiRienzo please visit: https://biomedsciences.uchicago.edu/page/anna-dirienzo-phd For more information on Heather Lawson please visit: http://lawsonlab.wustl.edu/ For more information on Melissa Wilson Sayres visit: https://sols.asu.edu/people/melissa-wilson-sayres

Contact

  Kateryna Makova
  Contact Donna McMinn: dlp18@psu.edu
  814-867-5973