MIG Launch Event

Melbourne Integrative Genomics (MIG) - Launch event

Melbourne Integrative Genomics (MIG) is a powerhouse for innovative genomics research and a focal point within the Parkville Biomedical Precinct for collaboration, conversation and education.  We focus on mathematical modelling rooted in evolutionary and population genetics theory, and computational and statistical methods for the analysis of datasets collected at multiple sub-cellular levels, anchored in the genome.  We implement and disseminate our work through efficient and user-friendly software, and participate in collaborations from basic biology to clinical practice.  MIG brings together internationally-renowned experts to accelerate research through working together and in collaboration with partners in Parkville and globally.

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Date:

Thursday 23rd November, 2017

Venue:

Ian Potter Auditorium, Melbourne Brain Centre (Kenneth Myer Building)

Program:

●      11:00 Opening/Welcome (Chair: Andrew Siebel)

Jim McCluskey (DVC-R), Karen Day (Dean, FoS) & David Balding (Director, MIG)

●      11:30 Session 1 (Chair: David Balding)

Simon Tavaré (Director, Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute & Professor, Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics, University of Cambridge)

●      12:10 Q&A

●      12:30 Lunch (posters available for viewing)

●      13:15 Session 2 (Chair: Stephen Leslie)

Kathryn North (Director, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute & Co-Chair, Global Alliance for Genomics and Health)

●      13:45 Session 3 (Chair: Kim-Anh Lê Cao)

Herbert Kronzucker (School of BioSciences), Andrew Lonie (Melbourne Bioinformatics), Stephen Leslie (Group Leader, MIG), Christine Wells (Centre for Stem Cell Systems)

●      15:00 Drinks reception & Poster presentations

Enquiries: Andrew Siebel (asiebel@unimelb.edu.au)