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<P align=center><B>TriTryp Genomes<BR>13-16 September 2004<BR>Seattle, WA
USA</B> </P>
<P>You are invited to attend a landmark meeting that marks the completion of
the<FONT face=Arial><FONT color=#0000ff><FONT size=2><SPAN
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size=3><FONT face=Arial size=2>first draft of the</FONT>
</FONT></SPAN></FONT></FONT></FONT><EM>Trypanosoma brucei</EM>, <I>Trypanosoma
cruzi,</I> and <I>Leishmania major</I> genome sequencing projects. Attendance at
this open meeting is anticipated to include researchers who generated and
annotated the genome sequences, those who have used the genome sequence
information extensively, those who are interested in the future applications of
the genomic information, including representatives of funding agencies. The
meeting format is designed to provide an opportunity for researchers to share
their results and stimulate new directions for the field<SPAN
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</FONT></SPAN>directions intended to accelerate the development of
measures to combat the diseases caused by these pathogens. </P>
<P>Sessions that characterize the extensive new data, its significance, and
potential for alleviating disease will include: </P>
<UL>
<LI>Characteristics of the genomes of <I>T. brucei, T. cruzi, </I>and<I> L.
major.</I>
<LI>Comparisons among these and other trypanosomatid genomes.
<LI>Protein function predictions.
<LI>Molecular pathways including replication, transcription, translation.
<LI>Dynamic processes such as metabolism and transport.
<LI>Regulatory processes such as signal transduction and molecular turnover.
<LI>Life cycle development.
<LI>Host interaction and pathogenesis.
<LI>Opportunities for drug, vaccine, and diagnostic development. </LI></UL>
<P>Suggestions for session topics and presentation formats beyond platform and
posters are welcome and may be sent to <A
href="mailto:TriTryp04@sbri.org">TriTryp04@sbri.org</A> and will be
reviewed by the Scientific Program Committee.</P>
<P>Participation may be limited! Financial assistance such as for participants
from developing countries is anticipated. Information regarding costs,
accommodations and agenda will be announced soon. Further information on this
landmark meeting, on-line registration, accommodations, as well as Seattle
visitor information, will soon be available at <A
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email <A href="mailto:TriTryp04@sbri.org">TriTryp04@sbri.org</A> for more
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