title: Conference Scene: epigenetics eh! The first formal meeting of the Canadian epigenetics community.
abstract: In recognition of Canada's longstanding interest in epigenetics - and a particular linguistic interjection - the inaugural 'Epigenetics, Eh!' conference was held between 4-7 May 2011 in London, Ontario. The meeting struck an excellent balance between Canadian and international leaders in epigenetic research while also providing a venue to showcase up-and-coming talent. Almost without exception, presentations touched on the wide-ranging and severe consequences of epigenetic dysfunction, as well as current and emerging therapeutic opportunities. While gaining a deeper understanding of how DNA and histone modifications, together with multiple classes of ncRNAs, act to functionalize our genome, participants were also provided with a glimpse of the astounding complexity of chromatin structure, challenging existing dogma.
authors: Department of Medical Genetics, University of Alberta, 11560 University Avenue, Edmonton, T6G 1Z2, Canada.
authors: Alan
authors: A
authors: Underhill
authors: Michael J
authors: MJ
authors: Hendzel
mesh_terms: D035843:Biomedical Research; D002170:Canada; D002843:Chromatin / Q000502:physiology; D003226:Congresses as Topic; D044127:Epigenesis, Genetic / Q000502:physiology; D057890:Epigenomics; D015972:Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic / Q000502:physiology; D059647:Gene-Environment Interaction; D034622:RNA Interference; D012958:Societies, Scientific / Q000458:organization & administration*
chemical_list: D002843:Chromatin