9:30
AM: After a brief introduction by Dr. Helmut Bertrand, Dr. David Ledbetter of
the University of Chicago started off the symposium with a discussion about
Molecular Cytogenetics.9:30
AM: After a brief introduction by Dr. Helmut Bertrand, Dr. David Ledbetter of
the University of Chicago started off the symposium with a discussion about
Molecular Cytogenetics.
10:30
AM: The symposium attendees listened attentively as Dr. Helga Toriello discussed
her current research. Her discussion included recent discoveries in the genetics
of eye development and the application to human conditions.
11:30
AM: Time for lunch. A line begins to form as the participants make their way
to the chow line.
11:45
AM: Dr. Helmut Bertrand and Dr. Vilma Yuzbasiyan-Gurkan take a breather and
enjoy the atrium of the new Biomedical and Physical Science Building.
12:15
PM: Students of the Genetics Program enjoy their fine meal while sharing the
pleasure of one another's company.
12:30
PM: Symposium participants begin to rally around the posters to learn from the
research of their fellow students. Students were encouraged to present a 4'
X 4' research poster of their current and latest activities.
12:45
PM: Symposium speakers (Ledbetter and Heilstedt) discuss and learn from the
research posters with Symposium Organizer Dr. Sarah Elsea.
1:15
PM: Back in the main lecture area, Dr. Heidi Heilstedt presents her work as
she discussed her research concerning the clinical and molecular findings in
Monosomy 1p36.
2:30 PM: Dr. Thomas Glaser finishes the last talk of the day by discussing the
genetics of eye development.