Human Cell Atlas 2021 Meetings
Wellcome Trust
Human Cell Atlas
This year’s Human Cell Atlas General Meeting will convene our community virtually to share updates and insights on new HCA research and initiatives, as well as to highlight the work of the HCA Biological Networks and continue to build on progress from the HCA Biological Network Seminar Series. Key outcomes of this meeting will include a shared appreciation for recent advances and future needs that will facilitate the construction of an integrated atlas; progress toward strategic roadmaps for different organs, tissues, and systems; and an enhanced understanding of how the Human Cell Atlas will provide a healthy reference for the understanding of disease. Event Overview Day 1: Plenary talks and networking opportunities.Themes: HCA Overview, Computational Advancements and Cross-Cutting Approaches Day 2: Poster viewings, biological network interactive sessions, and breakout sessions.Theme: HCA Biological Network updates, and plan to organize to build out roadmaps. Day 3: Plenary talks, panel discussions and networking opportunities.Theme: HCA and Disease Impact, and Defining 10-year plan. A portion of the requested funds will also provide partial support for the 2021 HCA Asia General Meeting, to be held in November or December 2021.
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