GUC Agenda
- 8:30 - 9:00 - Registration at Auditorium
- 9:00 - 9:30 - Coding v. Non-Coding Genes / miRNA / siRNA / lncRNA
- 9:30 - 10:00 - Comparative Genomics: Human v. Neanderthal v. Chimp
- 10:00 - 10:30 - Gene Therapy: Gene Replacement / Exon Skipping / 'Turn Off' Harmful genes
- 10:30 - 10:40 - Break - might bring a simple snack
- 10:40 - 11:30 - Multifactorial Update: SNPs & CNVs to find human polygenes
- 11:30 - 12:30 - Human Stem Cells: Embryonic / Adult / iPS
- 12:30 - 1:00 - Stem Cell Therapy - Medical Applications
WHO ATTENDS?
Students, Teachers, Parents & Community
Many schools bring their AP biology students and also younger students from honors classes. Often those who attend are on a professional track in Medicine or Life Sciences and have completed their high school Biology classes. Many times Middle School students who are part of a Gifted & Talented Program also attend.
