The Society for Molecular Biology and Evolution Satellite Meeting on De Novo Gene Birth

When: November 6-9, 2023
Location: College Station 

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The meeting will start at 9:00AM CDT on November 6 and end around 12:00PM on November 9. 

De novo genes represent a major source of genetic variation with a profound impact on adaptation, phenotypic variation, and evolutionary innovation.

This meeting will fulfill the need to:

• Provide a synthesis of the current knowledge of de novo gene evolution and function
• Develop shared guidelines concerning the annotation of de novo genes, particularly those encoding small proteins
• Identify critical areas and compelling questions at the intersection of evolutionary biology, functional genomics, and other disciplines where future interdisciplinary research efforts should concentrate
• Promote novel opportunities for collaboration among investigators from different fields
• Provide recommendations for improved annotation tools to identify functional de novo genes

The meeting will start at 9:00AM CDT on November 6 and end around 12:00PM on November 9. 

Early bird registrations (until August 31st, 2023)
Late registrations (after August 31st, 2023)