Can we try this out with the design? Links are in square brackets.
It's a bit wordy, and doesn't quite take advantage of the little headings / bullet points. Might have a go at reducing it / shuffling bits to other pages in the next iteration.
Wondering about having an 'About' page that has the 3 paragraphs about the event, and then having brief bullet points on the front page. Sadly need to head off in a minute though :)
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A one-day symposium celebrating advances in genetics
Main intro text
Exactly one hundred years ago, the first Chair in Genetics in the world - the Balfour Professorship - was established here in Cambridge. In the century that ensued, the professorship was among others held by Reginald Punnett, who co-discovered genetic linkage, and Ronald A. Fisher - hailed as "the father of modern statistics and experimental design". The Balfour Professors both contributed to the cutting edge of genetics research themselves, and inspired many to pursue the same path.
To celebrate this important anniversary, a one day symposium organised by the Department of Genetics is taking place on the 7th September 2012, with related informal events happening throughout the weekend. The speakers include former students and staff members who have since gone on to trail-blaze in their respective areas of genetics, often crediting their passion for genetics to the inspiration gained during time spent in the Genetics department.
Unique both in both the breadth and the impact of the science presented, this symposium takes us on a whirlwind tour of cutting edge biology research, including population genetics, ES cells, cell cycle regulation, epigenetics, cell signaling, cell polarity and cancer research.
Speakers
[Meet the line-up]
We have distinguished alumni speakers from a number of areas of genetics, reflecting the wide range of research in the department throughout its history. To find out the details, check out our [Speakers page].
[Register now]
Location box
The symposium is taking place on Friday 7th Sept 2012, at Churchill College, Cambridge. Find out more about [the location], or [register now].
Professor pics (all exist on google images/Wikipedia)
William Bateson
Reginald Punnett
Ronald A. Fisher
Sponsors:
...
More information (link)
Registration (link)
Speakers page
Sir Walter Bodmer FRS - having originally studied Maths at Cambridge, he became fascinated with genetics through attending courses taught by Sir Ronald Fisher. He has since been involved in everything from the Human Genome Project to cancer research and human population genetics. Recently he led a project at Oxford focusing on the genetic make-up of the UK population, featured in the Channel 4 television series "Faces of Britain".
Professor Allan Bradley FRS - famous for his research on embryonic stem cells and mouse genetic manipulation tools, Professor Bradley is the former Director of the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, and is in charge of the Mouse Genomics Team there.
Professor David Glover FRS - the current Balfour Professor at the Department of Genetics, Professor Glover specialises in basic research into cell cycle regulation, using mainly the Drosophila melanogaster model.
Professor Nicholas Harberd FRS - Professor Harberd's research focuses on the question of how the environment influences plant biology. He works on a range of plant species, using whole genome sequencing to gain insight into both basic and applied aspects of plant genetics.
Dr Edith Heard - Dr Heard's research focuses on X chromosome inactivation during development using mouse as a model. Her research has shown that this is an extremely dynamic process, with the inactivation of the maternal and paternal X chromosome alternating in a carefully orchestrated pattern. She is currently the Director of the Genetics and Developmental Biology unit at the Institut Curie in Paris, and has received the CNRS Silver Medal for her research.
Professor Chris Marshall FRS - recognised as a world authority on cell signalling and the molecular mechanisms that lead to cancer, Professor Marshall's work identified a number of important oncogenes and signaling pathways, the knowledge of which is now being used to develop new cancer treatments. He is the Director of Research at the CRUK Institute of Cancer Research, and has received a number of prestigious prizes, recently including the Lifetime Achievement in Cancer Research prize.
Professor Robert Martienssen FRS - Professor Martienssen's research centres around various aspects of the epigenetic mechanisms of gene regulation - particularly focusing on RNAi and heterochromatin in plants and fission yeast. His research ranges from studying their impact on the evolution of genome organisation and their role in the regulation of cell fate, to using genomics and RNAi to develop potential sources of biofuel. He is a Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator, and currently holds the International Blaise Pascal Chair in Paris.
Professor Daniel St Johnston FRS - focusing on cell polarity and its importance in the context of development, Professor St Johnston uses Drosophila embryos as a model for studying this important basic biological process. While this is basic research, it is known that tumour cells lose polarity, and the relevant genes identified have also been linked to a number of cancers.
Can we try this out with the design? Links are in square brackets. It's a bit wordy, and doesn't quite take advantage of the little headings / bullet points. Might have a go at reducing it / shuffling bits to other pages in the next iteration.
Wondering about having an 'About' page that has the 3 paragraphs about the event, and then having brief bullet points on the front page. Sadly need to head off in a minute though :)
Red box
A one-day symposium celebrating advances in genetics
Main intro text
Exactly one hundred years ago, the first Chair in Genetics in the world - the Balfour Professorship - was established here in Cambridge. In the century that ensued, the professorship was among others held by Reginald Punnett, who co-discovered genetic linkage, and Ronald A. Fisher - hailed as "the father of modern statistics and experimental design". The Balfour Professors both contributed to the cutting edge of genetics research themselves, and inspired many to pursue the same path.
To celebrate this important anniversary, a one day symposium organised by the Department of Genetics is taking place on the 7th September 2012, with related informal events happening throughout the weekend. The speakers include former students and staff members who have since gone on to trail-blaze in their respective areas of genetics, often crediting their passion for genetics to the inspiration gained during time spent in the Genetics department.
Unique both in both the breadth and the impact of the science presented, this symposium takes us on a whirlwind tour of cutting edge biology research, including population genetics, ES cells, cell cycle regulation, epigenetics, cell signaling, cell polarity and cancer research.
Speakers [Meet the line-up]
We have distinguished alumni speakers from a number of areas of genetics, reflecting the wide range of research in the department throughout its history. To find out the details, check out our [Speakers page].
[Register now]
Location box
The symposium is taking place on Friday 7th Sept 2012, at Churchill College, Cambridge. Find out more about [the location], or [register now].
Professor pics (all exist on google images/Wikipedia)
William Bateson Reginald Punnett Ronald A. Fisher
Sponsors: ...
More information (link)
Registration (link)
Speakers page
Sir Walter Bodmer FRS - having originally studied Maths at Cambridge, he became fascinated with genetics through attending courses taught by Sir Ronald Fisher. He has since been involved in everything from the Human Genome Project to cancer research and human population genetics. Recently he led a project at Oxford focusing on the genetic make-up of the UK population, featured in the Channel 4 television series "Faces of Britain".
Professor Allan Bradley FRS - famous for his research on embryonic stem cells and mouse genetic manipulation tools, Professor Bradley is the former Director of the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, and is in charge of the Mouse Genomics Team there.
Professor David Glover FRS - the current Balfour Professor at the Department of Genetics, Professor Glover specialises in basic research into cell cycle regulation, using mainly the Drosophila melanogaster model.
Professor Nicholas Harberd FRS - Professor Harberd's research focuses on the question of how the environment influences plant biology. He works on a range of plant species, using whole genome sequencing to gain insight into both basic and applied aspects of plant genetics.
Dr Edith Heard - Dr Heard's research focuses on X chromosome inactivation during development using mouse as a model. Her research has shown that this is an extremely dynamic process, with the inactivation of the maternal and paternal X chromosome alternating in a carefully orchestrated pattern. She is currently the Director of the Genetics and Developmental Biology unit at the Institut Curie in Paris, and has received the CNRS Silver Medal for her research.
Professor Chris Marshall FRS - recognised as a world authority on cell signalling and the molecular mechanisms that lead to cancer, Professor Marshall's work identified a number of important oncogenes and signaling pathways, the knowledge of which is now being used to develop new cancer treatments. He is the Director of Research at the CRUK Institute of Cancer Research, and has received a number of prestigious prizes, recently including the Lifetime Achievement in Cancer Research prize.
Professor Robert Martienssen FRS - Professor Martienssen's research centres around various aspects of the epigenetic mechanisms of gene regulation - particularly focusing on RNAi and heterochromatin in plants and fission yeast. His research ranges from studying their impact on the evolution of genome organisation and their role in the regulation of cell fate, to using genomics and RNAi to develop potential sources of biofuel. He is a Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator, and currently holds the International Blaise Pascal Chair in Paris.
Professor Daniel St Johnston FRS - focusing on cell polarity and its importance in the context of development, Professor St Johnston uses Drosophila embryos as a model for studying this important basic biological process. While this is basic research, it is known that tumour cells lose polarity, and the relevant genes identified have also been linked to a number of cancers.