The conference will cover all aspects of human genetics, fromthe cutting edge of research into the human genome andindividual genetic or chromosomal conditions, right throughto the practical issues of organising genetic services to deliverthe benefits of this knowledge to our populations. Topicsinclude:• Array technology• Clinical genetics• Cytogenetics, including molecular cytogenetics• Cancer genetics• Molecular pathology of human diseases• Developmental genetics• Expression profiling• Genetics of complex disorders• Gene-environment interactions including pharmacogenetics• Gene therapy• Genome-wide association studies• Functional genomics• Progress in sequencing and annotating the human genome• Next-generation sequencing• SNP mapping of the human genome• Whole genome association studies• Proteomics• Molecular and cell biology approaches to gene function• Inborn errors of metabolism• Neuropsychiatric genetics• Genetics of ageing• Genetics of model organisms and application to humandisease• Genetic variation of normal traits• Prenatal diagnosis and predictive testing• Treatments for genetic disorders, including therapeuticcloning and use of stem cells• Quality in genetic testing (accreditation/certification oflaboratory and clinical services; introduction and validationof laboratory tests)• Organisation of genetic services• Ethical and psychosocial implications of genetic medicine