Speakers from a number of fields participated in discussions and presentations over the course of July's two-day event on the use of emerging science and technologies to explore epigenetic mechanisms underlying the developmental basis for disease. Here you can find recordings of some of the highlights from the workshop, along with the questions and conversations that followed.
Download instructions: the MP4 files are recommended for Mac users, while Windows users can download the WMV files.
Speaker Presentations:
- Linda S. Birnbaum:
Opening Remarks
[mp4] [wmv] [PDF]
- William Farland:
Introduction to the Standing Committees
[mp4] [wmv] [PDF]
- Richard Meehan:
Epigenetics Overview
[mp4] [wmv] [PDF]
- Karl Kelsey:
Epigenetics in Cancer
[mp4] [wmv] [PDF]
- Wan-Yee Tang:
Epigenetic Markers for Transpacental Exposure to Airborne PAHs and Childhood Asthma
Note: Slides are separate from the audio file
[mp3] [PDF]
- Moshe Szyf:
The Early Life Environment and the Epigenome
(coming soon)
- Max Costa:
Nickel Carcinogenesis and Cell Culture Models as Proof of Concept
[mp4] [wmv] [PDF]
- John Greally:
Overview of Current Tools and Approaches Used to Demonstrate Epigenetic Effects
Note: Slides are separate from the audio file
[mp3] [PDF] [mp4] [wmv]
- Discussion:
'Speaker Identification of Additional Tools and Approaches'
[mp4] [wmv]
Discussion I: Development of Screening Tools
Invited Panelists: William Farland, Trevor Archer, Kim Boekelheide, Michele Cleary, David Dix
Discussion II: Knowledge Gaps and How to Address Them
Invited Panelists: Thomas Gasiewicz, L. Earl Gray, Igor Pogribny
Discussion III: Regulatory and Communication Implications
Invited panelists: Christopher Portier, Steven Bradbury, George Daston, Lynn Goldman, Rebecca Renner, William Slikker, L. Earl Gray
