Picchione Lecture Series: Using Genetics to Find New Treatments of Disease

Presented by: Dalhousie University
Date: January 17, 2017 – January 17, 2017
Time: 6:30 PM
Address: 5440 Spring Garden Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 1E9
Website: https://www.dal.ca/news/events/2017/01/17/picchione_lecture_series__using_genetics_to_find_new_treatments_of_disease.html

The human genome was sequenced over a decade ago with the promise to help cure disease. Join us to discuss this topic with a panel experts, specifically on how “genomics” is being used to develop and personalize treatments for cancer, Crohn’s, and rare (orphan) diseases. Our interactive panel discussion will include: Steven J.M. Jones, FRSC, FCAHS Christopher McMaster, PhD Conrad Fernandez, MD, FRCPC Andrew Burke, Partner, Stewart McKelvey Johan Van Limbergen, MD, FRCPCH, PhD The Honourable James S. Cowan, QC, Senator – Nova Scotia Morgan Langille, PhD

More information at: https://www.dal.ca/news/events/2017/01/17/picchione_lecture_series__using_genetics_to_find_new_treatments_of_disease.html


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