17th International Gene Forum to be held in Tartu, Estonia

The overarching theme for the 2017 Gene Forum will be Real World Evidence – Path to Precision Medicine, with a focus on genomics, lifestyle and environment.

Speakers will discuss a wide range of topics including personal complete DNA sequence data and potentials in medical genomics applications, functional genomics as a path towards precision medicine, the role of gut microbiome in health and disease from early childhood to late life, the promise of customer purchase records as a measure of lifestyle and environment, genetic breakthroughs in understanding normal cognitive function and ageing.

This year, there will be another special session on CRISPR-Cas9 technology, a breakthrough “gene editing”-tool which promises a cure for rare diseases, novel drug discoveries and fast interpretation of genomic variation.

The conference will also feature an exhibition aimed at biotechnology-related companies. It will take place in Tartu, the second biggest city of Estonia, rich in academic and historical traditions.

Early-bird registration: open until May 25, 2017
Regular registration: open until June 9, 2017