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The season of the gene

Reading Time: 2 minutes “Welcome to this afternoon’s genetics session, which I hope will convey elements of hope and excitement about the season of the gene” were Professor Teepu Siddique’s (from Northwestern University, USA) opening remarks on a series of talks that really did live up to this standard. To me each talk was like being read chapters of a thriller…

Rip roaring start to Symposium

Reading Time: 2 minutes Entering the room for the opening session of the International Symposium on ALS, there was a real air or anticipation. Organisers (yes, that included you, Brian!) nervously pacing back and forwards, checking final details and greeting old friends and colleagues. Then Wim Robberecht, chair of the Programme Committee, called us all to order. A ripple…