Plant genomics & novel methodologies in gene editing
Revolutionizing agriculture with genetic innovation, that is the future. Learn more about the state-of-the art and most relevant developments in gene-editing, crop development and regulatory policies, with a keynote lecture from David de Vleesschauwer (BASF Gent). Other speakers include: Petra Bleeker (Universiteit van Amsterdam), Monique van Vegchel (Plantum), Leonardo Jo (Universiteit Utrecht), Julia Wind (KeyGene), Laurens Pauwels (VIB Ghent), and Wieteke Wouters (HollandBIO).
Date: 28 May 2024
Time: 9:00 - 19:30
Location: Beatrix building, Jaarbeurs Meet Up, Utrecht
The full programme can be downloaded here.
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Programme on 28th MAY 2024
09:30 – 10:00 Reception – Registration
10:00 – 10:30 Introduction, NBV Genomics – Dr. Raymond Staals: Wageningen UR
Subtopic: GENE EDITING TECHNIQUES
10:30 – 11:15 Keynote: Dr. David de Vleesschauwer: BASF
A versatile Cas12a toolbox for high-performance genome editing in crops
11:15 – 12:00 Dr. Julia Wind: KeyGene
A European perspective on genome editing
Lunch & Sponsor Booths
Subtopic: CROP DEVELOPMENT and TRAITS
13:00 – 13:45 Dr. Laurens Pauwels: VIB Ghent
Combining multiplex gene editing and doubled haploid technology in maize
13:45 – 14:30 Dr. Petra Bleeker
Helping a plant defend itself, exploiting its wild relatives
14:30 – 15:15 Dr. Leonardo Jo, UU
Transcription factor networks during the development of the soybean seed
Coffee Break
Subtopic: SOCIETAL IMPLICATIONS and POLICY MAKING
15:45 – 16:30 Monique van Vegchel – Beleidsmedewerker: Plantum
Genome editing in crops – the art of philosophy, science and politics
16:30 – 17:15 Wieteke Wouters, Program Director: HollandBIO
17:15 – 17:30 NBV Genomics – Closure
Dinner and Networking
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