International Conference

on

Medical & Community Genetics

Current issues in Diagnosis, Management,
Genetic Counselling & Population Diversity.

Chandigarh, India, 15-17 February 2008

Welcome Message

Dear Colleagues and Friends,

On behalf of the Organizing Committee, it is our great privilege and a matter of immense pleasure to invite you to the beautiful city of Chandigarh, to participate in the International Conference on Medical & Community Genetics from February 15-17, 2008. The Department of Haematology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research is honoured to host the Conference with the theme Current issues in Diagnosis, Management, Genetic Counselling & Population Diversity.

The Academic Programme will include the Genetics of Haematological Disorders, Genetic and Epigenetic Aspects of Human Infertility, Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis and Screening, Fragile X Syndrome and Intellectual Disability, Human Y-chromosome Population Diversity, Genetic Counselling and Community Genetics, and Medical Genetics in Contemporary Human Societies. The Conference will provide a unique forum for researchers from different parts of the world to discuss common goals in the prevention and management of genetic disorders. Besides the distinguished national and international speakers, younger scientists will be encouraged to present their work.

The Scientific Programme Committee and the staff of the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research request your active participation in this exciting and stimulating Conference and we look forward to welcoming you to Chandigarh.

Dr Neelam Varma
Chairperson
Email: varmaneelam@yahoo.com

Prof. Alan Bittles
Overseas Advisor
Email: abittles@ccg.murdoch.edu.au

Dr Reena Das
Organizing Secretary
Email: reenadaspgi@hotmail.com

Conference Secretariat
Dr Neelam Varma
Head, Department of Haematology
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research
Chandigarh 160012, India

Confirmed International Faculty

Confirmed National Faculty