Exploring incredible insights in CRISPR research and what makes it a vital scientific field that conducts cutting-edge research for gene editing, drug discovery, and technology advancements towards combatting many worldwide diseases and afflictions.
YORBA LINDA, Calif., Oct. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Labroots, the leading scientific social networking website offering premier, interactive virtual and hybrid events and webinars, is excited to announce the 7th Annual CRISPR Virtual Event Series, scheduled for October 23rd, 2024. This free, single-day event will connect experts from academia and industry to discuss the latest insights into CRISPR research and technological developments.
The captivating and engaging field of CRISPR is responsible for developing lifesaving and life-changing techniques and treatments for countless worldwide diseases and afflictions. CRISPR 2024 will discuss a myriad of topics, including gene therapy, CRISPR technology advances, agriculture and food security, regulatory concerns, and legal aspects. To view the full agenda, click here.
Key presentation highlights include:
- Dr. Chase L. Beisel, who is the Department Head at the Helmholtz Institute for RNA-based Infection Research (HIRI) in Würzburg, Germany, along with being a full professor at the Julius Maximilian University of Würzburg, will discuss how using the bacterial DNA ADP-ribosyl transferase DarT2 can help improve precision gene editing techniques. This includes testing and results regarding eukaryotes in human cells, plants, and yeast and how this can open doors for advancing precision gene editing techniques for eukaryotes and bacteria.
- Sessions on gene therapy innovations, infectious diseases, anti-CRISPRs, synthetic biology, environmental challenges, ethical implications, public communication, patent disputes, and much more.
- A virtual Poster Session and Poster Discussion Hour will be held on October 23 between 10:00 am and 11:00 am PDT. This event will enable attendees to showcase their research to a global audience, and submissions are free of charge.
"This year's CRISPR virtual event will showcase the incredible breakthroughs in CRISPR medicine and gene therapy, and we are excited about the invited speakers, posters, and presentations that will be featured during the event," says Greg Cruikshank, CEO at Labroots. This year, Labroots also welcomes sponsors GenScript, IDT, Ansa Biotechnologies, ABSA International, and Chati, each hosting brand demonstrations in the virtual exhibit hall, where attendees can engage with the interactive booths while connecting with the event sponsors.
Labroots is proud to utilize the Chati virtual event platform, which offers an impactful and educational digital experience to attendees, enabling them to explore the lobby, auditorium, poster hall, and gamification features while earning points that are highlighted on the leaderboard. Additionally, attendees can earn 1 Professional Acknowledgment for Continuing Education (P.A.C.E.) credit per presentation for a maximum of 30 credits.
Save your seat for this free event by clicking here. Attendees can use the official hashtag #LRcrispr to follow the conversation and connect with other members of the Genetics & Genomics community! Follow @Genetics_LR on X (Twitter) and @GeneticsandGenomics on Facebook to connect with the Genetics & Genomics community and stay informed about the latest trending science news in Trending News in Genetics & Genomics.
About Labroots
Labroots is the leading scientific social networking website, primary source for scientific trending news, premier educational virtual events and webinars, and more. Contributing to the advancement of science through content-sharing capabilities, Labroots is a powerful advocate for amplifying global networks and communities. Founded in 2008, Labroots emphasizes digital innovation in scientific collaboration and learning. Offering more than articles and webcasts that go beyond the mundane and explore the latest discoveries in the world of science, Labroots users can stay atop their field by gaining continuing education credits from a wide range of topics through their participation in webinars and virtual events. Labroots offers more than ever with Chati, a flexible, highly scalable event platform that allows for the creation of unique, effective, and memorable virtual events.
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