Date
The genome, genetic editing, and Big Data analysis: what to expect in the next 10 years
Orientation camp organized by the Association Women and Technologies in collaboration with COSP
As part of the initiatives of the European Biotech Week (24/9 - 30/9/2018)
Milan, September 27, 2017, 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
University of Milan Classroom C03 - Via L. Mangiagalli 25 Milan
Presentation
Post-genomics: The sequencing of the first human genome carried out in 2003 after 13 years of work and 3 billion dollars in costs, now seems like a very distant past. In these 15 years, sequencing technologies have been so well perfected that today it is possible to sequence an entire human genome in one hour, at a cost of a few hundred dollars. This incredible technological success has opened up unexpected scenarios such as the possibility, with the amount of data being accumulated, to create new models to understand the functioning of cells and tissues and consequently the opportunity for new professions.
The analysis of these Big Data has just begun.
In advanced countries, it can be thought that the genome of every child will be generated and analyzed at birth, allowing for a very early diagnosis of certain diseases with the possibility of treating them with genetic editing. These new molecular approaches in medicine will allow for the development of what is now defined as "precision medicine" or personalized medicine, which is already becoming a reality in the fight against cancer.
During the meeting, topics related to genetic editing will be presented with the aim of understanding the meaning of using these new molecular DNA scissors and the scenarios that will open up in the near future in terms of new professions for young people. The possible applications of these new technologies in precision medicine and disease prevention will also be discussed. These will be the themes of an open and productive discussion involving university researchers and professionals from various biotechnology sectors, with high school and university students as protagonists.
Welcome greetings:
- Professor Marina Carini, University of Milan
- Dr. Barbara Rosina COSP
They animate the Camp:
- students, teachers, and parents
They bring their testimony.
- The genome, this known: Prof. Paola Ricciardi Ca stagnoli , Scientific Director of Toscana Life Sciences Foundation, Siena
- Genetic editing and DNA molecular scissors: Prof. Antonio Casini , University of Trento
- The big data: Prof. Massimiliano Pagani , University of Milan
- How will precision or personalized medicine be: first applications in cancer therapy. Dr. Alberto Grandi , Toscana Life Sciences Foundation, Siena
- Future perspectives and new professions: Maria Luisa Nolli , NCN Bio and Past President of Women&Technologies ®
Closing greetings:
- Marina Carini and Patrizia Riso, University of Milan
