Chromosome segregation, aneuploidy and cancer course January 19th – January 23rd 2015 Organizers: Prof. dr. S. M. A. Lens, Dept. Molecular Cancer Research, UMC Utrecht Dr. Michael Hadders, Dept. Molecular Cancer Research, UMC Utrecht Dr. Nannette Jelluma, Dept. Molecular Cancer Research, UMC Utrecht Venue: Stratenum, Universiteitsweg 100, Utrecht In this course the molecular basis of correct chromosome segregation during cell division will be discussed. Defects in this process can give rise to aneuploidy, one of the hallmarks of cancer. The focus of the course will be on: - The molecules and principles that ensure proper nuclear division - Centromere and kinetochores - The role of chromosome mis-segregation in cancer - Chromosome segregation during meiosis - The control of cytoplasmic division The course will consist of literature surveys combined with lectures and discussions by experts in the field and work groups on the experimental aspects of mitosis research. Speakers: Dr. Patrick Heun (Univ. Edinburgh, UK) Dr. Daniel Gerlich (Institute of Molecular Biotechnology, Vienna, Austria) Dr. Floris Foijer (UMCG, Groningen, NL) Dr. Esther Baart (Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, NL) max. number of students: 25
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