1st EpiGenRare Conference

The 1st EpiGenRare Conference will bring together the highest quality research from across the globe in the field of rare epigenetic disorders. Academics, researchers, healthcare professionals, and patient groups are welcomed to showcase their work and engage in discussions about recent advancements, ongoing challenges, and emerging barriers in the field of epigenomics.

🎙️Keynote Speakers:

🌟“Strategies for upregulation of haploinsufficient genes using IPSC-derived neural cells” -  Hans van Bokhoven - Radboud University, NL

🌟“Rare Disease and Gene Regulation From the Non-Coding Genome” - Wendy Bickmore - University of Edinburgh, UK

🚨The deadline for registration is 10th March 2025 (17:00, GMT). 

📃CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

Attendees are encouraged to submit a poster abstract by using the following link - https://forms.office.com/e/GxhFZMf5Ha?origin=lprLink. The deadline for abstract submission is 17th February 2025 (17:00, GMT) and successful candidates will be informed on the 3rd March 2025 (17:00, GMT). 

Travel bursaries are also on offer to non-University of Manchester attendees (UK = £300, EU = £350, outside EU = £500). These prizes will be awarded on the basis of a successful poster abstract application and merit as evaluated by the justification given during the registration process. Priority will be given to early career researchers. Successful bursary applicants will be notified by 3rd March 2025 (17:00, GMT) and contacted after the conference with details on how to claim their award, so please keep all receipts pertaining to travel, subsistence and accommodation. 

Please note that we are unable to cover costs for travel, accommodation and subsistence to general delegates, i.e. attendees who are not presenting as a plenary speaker or panel member.