Introduction

All cells contain a diverse range of repair pathways that have evolved to optimize their survival following damage to their DNA. These pathways involve the actions of a large number of DNA repair proteins to remove the damage and maintain genome stability. Clearly, when these processes do not function correctly, a likely result will be instability of the genome. A large body of experimental data has demonstrated that such genetic instability can cause a wide variety of human diseases. This meeting will highlight recent major advances in understanding biochemical details about how DNA repair intersects with cellular pathways that lead to cancer or ageing. The meeting is particularly timely since it is now apparent that these biochemical processes offer significant potential for novel therapies to treat diseases such as cancer.

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Venue

University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge, Grange Road, Cambridge, CB3 9AN, United Kingdom

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Organised by

Richard Bowater (University of East Anglia, UK); Rhona Borts (University of Leicester, UK); Malcolm White (University of St. Andrews, UK)

Contact information

Dr Silvia Rabar
The Biochemical Society, Third Floor, Eagle House, 16 Procter Street, London, WC1V 6NX, United Kingdom
020 7280 4150
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