Genetic Engineering is a revolutionary field at the intersection of biology and technology, focused on the deliberate modification of an organism's genetic material. Through precise manipulation of genes, scientists can introduce, alter, or delete specific traits, enabling the creation of organisms with desired characteristics. This technology has transformative applications across various domains, from medicine and agriculture to industry.
In medicine, genetic engineering contributes to the development of gene therapies, where faulty genes are corrected or replaced to treat genetic disorders. In agriculture, genetically engineered crops can exhibit enhanced resistance to pests, diseases, and environmental stress, promoting sustainable and high-yield agriculture. Genetic engineering also plays a pivotal role in the production of pharmaceuticals, with genetically modified organisms serving as platforms for the synthesis of valuable drugs and it holds immense potential for beneficial applications, ethical considerations and potential environmental impacts warrant careful scrutiny. As technology continues to advance, ongoing research and responsible implementation are essential to harness the full potential of genetic engineering.
Title : Principles and standards for managing healthcare transformation towards personalized, preventive, predictive, participative precision medicine ecosystems
Bernd Blobel, University of Regensburg, Germany
Title : From marker to mechanism: Ligand discovery enables functional analysis of OR51E1, an ectopic olfactory receptor, in prostate cancer
Vladlen Slepak, University of Miami School of Medicine, United States
Title : Hydrogen sulfide in sepsis: From bench to bedside
Madhav Bhatia, University of Otago, New Zealand
Title : Tailored cellular environments to enable drug design
Lan Wang, Paretor LLC, United States
Title : Development of novel drug delivery pathways enabled by perillyl alcohol (NEO100), A monoterpene with multifaceted biomedical applications
Axel H Schonthal, University of Southern California, United States
Title : A NAMs-compatible mechanopharmacological model of drug penetration in the urinary bladder
Kunal Sharma, Swisss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne, Switzerland
Title : Application of quality by design for pulmonary liposomes: Preliminary study to nano in-microparticle
Lucas Amaral Machado, University of Sao Paulo State – UNESP, Brazil
Title : Integrated Raman, SERS and computational approaches for the study of bioactive molecules in pharmaceutical chemistry
Maria Cristina Gamberini, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy
Title : The impact of metal-decorated polymeric nanodots on proton relaxivity
Paulo Cesar De Morais, Catholic University of Brasilia, Brazil
Title : Hepatotoxic botanicals-shadows of pearls
Consolato M Sergi, University of Alberta, Canada