HGM2008

Latest News

27 Jun 08 - Early Bird Registration Extended

Early Bird Registration Extended until midnight 29 June (UK time). See Registration page

23 Jun 08 - Abstract Reviewing Status and Oral Selection

You can keep track of the abstract reviewing status, oral invitations/acceptances, etc. on the Abstracts page

22 Jun 08 - Selection for Workshop Orals Underway

As the closing date for oral selection has now passed, selection for oral presentation at workshops is now underway.

05 Jun 08 - Abstract Closing Date Extended until 21 June

Abstract submission now closes on 21 June 2008. Abstracts submitted after that date will not be considered for oral presentation and are not guaranteed a poster board.

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23 May 08 - Two Weeks until Abstract Closing Date

Abstract submission closes on 6 June 2008. Abstracts submitted after that date will not be considered for oral presentation and are not guaranteed a poster board.

23 May 08 - Support for Canadian Young Researchers

Genome Canada have generously offered to provide free registration for up to 100 Canadian Young researchers attending HGM2008. See the Support page for more details.

21 May 08 - Programme Updates

Additional detail now available for the programme, but please note the schedule is still subject to change. Details on the Programme page.

20 May 08 - Free Accommodation for Young Researchers!!!

Up to 100 free accommodation places for young researchers. See the Support page for more details.

12 May 08 - $500 Travel Support for Young Researchers!!!

Great news for young researchers and students. See the Support page for more details.

6 May 08 - One Month until Abstract Closing Date

Abstract submission closes on 6 June 2008. Abstracts submitted after that date will not be considered for oral presentation and are not guaranteed a poster board.

15 Apr 08 - HUGO London Change of Address

Please note the new contact details for the HUGO London Office. Details on the Contacts page.

15 Apr 08 - Hotel Booking Now Open

Hotel Booking is now available via the Accommodation page.

15 Apr 08 - Tour Booking Now Open

Tour Booking is now available via the Travel page.

31 Mar 08 - Programme Updates

Programme updates now on the Programme pages.

26 Mar 08 - National Registration Site Now Open

Registration for Indian delegates, on the National Registration web site, is now open. Full details on the Registration page.

23 Mar 08 - Workshop Abstract Submission Open

Abstract submissions for Workshop Sessions are now open. Full details on the Abstracts page.

16 Mar 08 - Hotel Information available

Information about hotels is now available on the Accommodation page. A link to the booking web site will be available soon.

11 Mar 08 - Exhibition Floor Plan Available

The Exhibition Floor Plan is now available on the Exhibitors page.

09 Mar 08 - Sponsorship and Exhibitor Information Pack Available to Download

The Sponsorship and Exhibitor Information Pack is now available to download on the Sponsorship page.

05 Mar 08 - "Working with the Human Genome Sequence" Workshop

Details of the Wellcome Trust satellite Open Door Workshop are now available on the Working with the Human Genome Sequence web site.

04 Mar 08 - Exhibitor Registration Form Now Available

The Exhibitor Registration form is now available on the Exhibitors page.

04 Mar 08 - Off-line Delegate Registration Form Now Available

Delegates unable to register on-line can use the downloadable registration form. See the Registration page.

03 Mar 08 - Programme/Speaker Updates

The programme is now taking shape as plenary and symposium speakers confirm their attendance. The information will be updated regularly on the Programme pages.

28 Feb 08 - RSS Feed Now Available

An RSS feed is now available for the News and Alerts page.

27 Feb 08 - International Registration Now Open

Registration is now open for international delegates. See the Registration page.

7 Jan 08 - Full Web Site Now Live

Happy New Year to everyone. The full HGM2008 web site is now live. Detailed information about the programme, speakers, etc. will be added as soon as it is known.

8 Oct 07 - Expression of Interest Form

If you are interested in attending HGM2008 as a delegate, exhibitor, sponsor, or member of the press, please complete the Expression of Interest Form.

8 Oct 07 - Web Site Under Development

It is still nearly 12 months until the meeting, but the web site is now under full development and information will be added as soon as it is available.