Gebert Rüf Stiftung and BLACKSWAN Foundation, both active in supporting research activities in the field of rare diseases, are preparing the first “International Congress on Research of Rare and Orphan Diseases – RE(ACT)” in 2012. It will take place at the Gehry Building on the Novartis Campus, Basel/Switzerland from February 29th to March 2nd 2012. A superb setting for stimulating learning, exchange and networking.
The “RE(ACT) Congress 2012” will bring together world leaders and young scientists from both university and industry to present cutting edge research, to discuss results and to exchange ideas.
Main topics
- Gene and cell therapy; stem cells
- Diagnostics
- Therapeutic applications
- Genomic disorders
Speakers
Prof. James R. Lupski (USA)
Prof. Alain Fischer (FR)
Prof. Stylianos Antonarakis (CH)
Prof. Mary M. Reilly (UK)
Prof. Didier Trono (CH)
Prof. Han G. Brunner (NL)
Prof. Arnold Munnich (FR)
Prof. Michele De Luca (IT)
Prof. Etienne Sokal (BE)
Prof. Andrea Superti-Furga (CH)
Dr. Lisa Shaffer (USA)
Dr. David B. Savage (UK)
Dr. Elena Cattaneo (IT)
Register online
Early registration
by October 31st, 2011
www.react-congress.org