RNA interference: from biology to drugs and therapeutics.
RNA interference (RNAi) is a newly discovered and popular technology platform among researchers not only in the fields of RNA biology and molecular cell biology. It has created excitement in clinical sciences such as oncology, neurology, endocrinology, infectious diseases and drug discovery. There is an urgent need to educate and connect academic and industry researchers for the purpose of knowledge transfer. Thus, GeneExpression Systems of Waltham organized its Second International Conference in Waltham City (May 2-4, 2004, MA, USA) on the theme of 'RNA interference: From Biology to Drugs & Therapeutics.' About 200 participants and 32 speakers attended this two and half-day event which was arranged in six scientific and three technology sessions and ended with a panel discussion. This report covers a few representative talks from academia, biotech and the drug industry.
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GeneExpression Systems, Inc., Waltham, MA 02454-0170, USA. DrAppasani@expressgenes.com
D000818:Animals; D001709:Biotechnology / Q000639:trends*; D004358:Drug Therapy / Q000639:trends*; D006801:Humans; D034622:RNA Interference / Q000187:drug effects / Q000502:physiology*