Centre for Skin Sciences

CSS to host International Epigenetics Symposium: April 2nd and 3rd 2012

Join us at our first International Symposium exploring the impact of Epigenetics on Skin Development and Regeneration.

All information for registration and abstract submission can be found by following this link Skin Epigenetics Symposium

Keynote Speakers

Wendy Bickmore (Edinburgh) "Regulation of gene expression by chromatin compaction"
Cheng-Ming Chuong (Los-Angeles) "Perturbed hair regeneration with epidermal depletion of epigenetic enzymes"
Chris Hutchison (Durham) "Nuclear lamina and cell ageing"
Terumi Kohwi-Shigematsu (Berkeley) "Dynamic and specific interaction of gene loci in mammalian nuclei mediated by SATB1"
Sarah Millar (Philadelphia) "HDACs and their role in the control of skin development"
Wolf Reik (Cambridge) "Epigenetic reprogramming in mammalian development"

John Wood Memorial Lecturership Award

Prof Greg Barsh (Stanford/Huntsville) "Genomics of pattern: from Akitas to Zebras"

The Centre for Skin Sciences is a leading centre of expertise in the skin and hair sciences working closely with the health and personal care sectors.

Based at the University of Bradford, Yorkshire, UK, the Centre's internationally renowned scientists integrate basic science with applied research to gain a greater understanding of what is required for healthy skin and hair. We work with partners to help turn this understanding into exciting opportunities for new technology and products.

The CSS occupies laboratories within the School of Life Sciences at the University of Bradford, which provides state-of-the-art research facilities and equipment and where its scientists have access to the University's Analytical Centre, Bio-imaging Suite and Ethical Tissue Bank.

The CSS works in close collaboration with the Plastic Surgery and Burns Research Unit with clinical fellows working within the Centre on various research projects related to wound healing and has well-established links with local hospitals and other research laboratories within the UK, elsewhere in Europe and overseas.