Researchers discuss milk genome Sept. 28–30 in Paris
Genomics researchers from throughout the world will gather in Paris, France, this September 28-30, for the 6th International Symposium on Milk Genomics & Human Health. The event, which comes on the heels of the release of the Bovine Genome Sequence, will address ongoing research using the tools of genomics to accelerate the understanding of the biological processes underlying mammalian milk genomics, the biological products that result from milk and lactation genes, and the health traits that these biological processes and products confer to both the mother and the infant.
Organized by the California Dairy Research Foundation (CDRF), the three-day event will be held at the Mercure Paris Porte de Versailles Expo hotel. For the first time, the program will include an industry speaker session during which business leaders will discuss the ramifications the research will have on dairy and related industries. In addition to general sessions, the Symposium will feature presentations by winners of the International Milk Genomic Consortium’s (IMGC) Student Travel Award and a poster session spotlighting research from throughout the world.
Program topics will include sessions on the IMGC Web Portal and other tools, lactation genomes, genetic diversity in milk and lactation, milk and immunity, the anti-inflammatory properties of milk, comparative biology on the mammary gland, disease prevention attributed to milk, and rumen, bovine milk’s other genome. A complete program schedule will be available in mid-June.
Symposium registration is $450 through August 23, and $500 thereafter and includes all program materials and daytime meals as well as a Monday evening reception. Sponsoring members of the International Milk Genomics Consortium can register at the rate of $400 through August 23 and $450 thereafter. Student rates are also available. For registration information, visit www.milkgenomicssymposium.org or register online at www.acteva.com/go/cdrf.
Since the inaugural Symposium in 2004, the event has attracted researchers from more than 24 countries to discuss current and future genomic research of mammalian milk and its related health benefits and led to the development of the IMGC, a partnership of companies and academic organizations. For more information about the IMGC, visit www.milkgenomics.org or e-mail info@imgconsortium.org.
Event sponsors include IMGC Sponsoring Members CDRF, CNIEL, DairyAustralia, Dairy Farmers of Canada, Dutch Dairy Association, National Dairy Council and Teagasc (The Agriculture and Food Development Authority in Ireland) as well as the International Dairy Federation and the U.S. Dairy Export Council.
