DAY 3: Friday 8 December 2023, UZGent, Gent

UZ Campus, C. Heymanslaan 10, 9000 Ghent
Location: Entrance 32, AUD E, BLOK B

Part 1. The molecular, biochemical and cellular basis of genetic disease

• 09:30-10:20 Lessons from the hemoglobinopathies prof. dr. Bert Callewaert
• 10:20-11:10 Defects in receptor proteins and transport defects prof. dr. Olivier Vanakker (updated)
• 11:10-11:30 break
• 11:30-12:20 Disorders of structural proteins prof. dr. Sofie Symoens
• 12:20-13:30 lunch (sandwiches are provided)
• 13:30-14:20 Neurodegenerative disorders prof. dr. Bart Dermaut

Part 2. Human Gene Mapping and Disease Gene Identification

• 14:30-15:30 Gene Mapping and Disease Gene Identification prof. dr. Paul Coucke
• 15:30-15:45 break
• 15:45-17:00 Practical Session prof. dr. Paul Coucke