Biophysical Society Thematic Meeting| Santa Cruz 2018

Genome Biophysics: Integrating Genomics and Biophysics to Understand Structural and Functional Aspects of Genomes

Welcome Letter

August 2018

Dear Colleagues,

We would like to welcome you to the Biophysical Society Thematic Meeting on Genome Biophysics: Integrating Genomics and Biophysics to Understand Structural and Functional Aspects of Genomes . We have assembled an exciting program, which aims to bring together scientists across disciplines to explore the long-overdue application of biophysical methods in genomics, emphasizing structural and functional aspects of genome and transcriptome dynamics. The program will cover a wide range of topics including: extremophile genomes, highly compact genomes, circular and micro RNAs, DNA viruses and viroids, just to name a few. The program features 26 invited speakers, 10 short talks selected from contributed posters, and 22 contributed posters. Over 60 participants from around the world will be in attendance to share and discuss their ideas. We hope that the meeting will not only provide a venue for exchanging recent exciting progress, but also promote fruitful discussions and foster future collaborations. Situated on the northwestern edge of scenic Santa Cruz, Chaminade Resort & Spa offers breathtaking views of the Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Mountains amid the resort’s historic Mission style design. The property was originally opened as the Chaminade Boys High School by the Society of Mary in 1930. The high school was closed in 1940, and the property continued to be used as an educational facility until 1979, when it was purchased by the Hildreths, Taylors, and Swansons. In 1985, the Chaminade Resort & Spa opened its doors, and has been a relaxing retreat for over 30 years.

Thank you all for joining this meeting, and we look forward to enjoying this event with you!

Sincerely,

Sarah Harris, Stephen Levene, Julia Salzman, Massa Shoura The Organizing Committee