International Society for Applied Biological Sciences (ISABS)

"7th ISABS Conference in Forensic, Anthropologic and Medical Genetics and Mayo Clinic Lectures in Translational Medicine"

Bluesun hotel ELAPHUSA, Bol, Island of Brač, Croatia, June 20-24, 2011

Dear Colleague,

We invite you to join us at the "7th ISABS Conference in Forensic, Anthropologic and Medical Genetics and Mayo Clinic Lectures in Translational Medicine" Bol, Island of Brač, Croatia, June 20-24, 2011. The conference is next in the series of biennial events organized by the International Society for Applied Biological Sciences, a society dedicated to the promotion of applied molecular biology (www.isabs.hr).

Since the initiation of the series in 1997, we have strived both to focus and broaden the scope of the conferences. The focus has been on the application of cutting-edge analytical methodology in forensic science. However, since 2007 we have broadened the area of interest by the introduction of molecular anthropology that, in large part, shares the methodology with forensic genetics. In 2009, we introduced selected topics from individualized medicine, another applied discipline based on the advances in mapping of the human genome. In 2011 we decided to include the newest and most interesting topics related to the molecular medicine.

As before, the conference is structured to allow close interaction of the international faculty and attendees. Together with formal presentations, there will be meet-the-professor sessions, a day trip and other social occasions that are meant to enhance opportunities for scientific intercourse, but also to introduce the participants to the town of Bol, one of the best known tourist destinations in Croatia due to its unspoiled nature, beautiful beaches, cultural and historical attractions and well developed tourist and sport offers.

We look forward to seeing you in Bol in June 2011.

Moses Schanfield

Dragan Primorac

Stanimir Vuk-Pavlović

Program/Conference Directors