The final program is available here.
Plenary lectures
Mapping Genetic and Chemical Genetic Interaction Networks in Yeast and Human Cells
Charles Boone
Managing and improving populations in the era of mega-scale genomics
Gregor Gorjanc
Viral vectors to speed CRISPR-Cas genome editing in plants
José-Antonio Daròs
The life and work of Gregor Mendel: lecture on the occasion of the 200. anniversary of Mendel’s birth
Branka Javornik
Session I: Pharmacogenomics
Invited lectures
Searching biomarkers for asthma exacerbations: the genes behind the scenes
Maria Pino-Yanes
Molecular pathways and biomarkers of response to anti-TNFα biological therapy: from multi-omics integration to functional cell models
Boris Gole, Mario Gorenjak, Gregor Jezernik, Silvo Koder, Cvetka Pernat, Pavel Skok, Uroš Potočnik
Short presentations
In-vitro therapy cell model to predict response to omalizumab in asthmatic patients
Larisa Goričan, Boris Gole, Mario Gorenjak, Vojko Berce, Korneliusz Golebski, Cornelis M van Drunen, Michael Kabesch, Anke H Maitland-van der Zee, Erik Melén, Susanne Reinartz, Susanne J H Vijverberg, Uroš Potočnik, on behalf of the PERMEABLE consortium
Increased gene expression of IL1R2, MMP9 and OSM during anaphylaxis
Manca Svetina, Mitja Košnik, Renato Eržen, Peter Kopač, Peter Korošec, Matija Rijavec
Posters
Aberrant Expression of DNMT1, DNMT3A and DNMT3B DNA methyltransferases and TET2, TET3 and TDG DNA demethylases in breast cancer patients
Tomaž Büdefeld, Nastja Šadl, Bojana Sedlan, Monika Sobočan, Iztok Takač, Darja Arko, Uroš Potočnik
Transcriptomic analysis reveals differential expression of RasGEF1A isoforms in triple negative breast cancer compared to hormone-receptor positive breast cancer
Helena Čelešnik, Mario Gorenjak, Martina Krušič, Monika Sobočan, Bojana Sedlan, Iztok Takač, Darja Arko, Uroš Potočnik
Application of Next-generation sequencing (NGS) for myelofibrosis
Mojca Dreisinger, Danijela Krgović, Zlatko Roškar, Nadja Kokalj Vokač, Lara Forstner, Špela Stangler Herodež
Next-generation sequencing based clonality testing enables detection of clonal nature of B lymphocytes in B cell perivascular proliferation of brain aggregoma
Alenka Matjašič, Karmen Wechtersbach, Rajko Kavalar, Matjaž Voršič, Jernej Mlakar, Janez Ravnik, Mara Popović
Session II: Microbial Genetics
Invited lecture
rRNA operon multiplicity as a bacterial genome stability insurance policy
Ivan Matic
A MORN repeat-like fungal effector targeting protein synthesis, transport, and degradation triangle
Martin Bole, Klemen Dretnik, Marinka Horvat, Anastasija Panevska, Mojca Benčina, Helena Volk, Kristina Sepčić, Sabina Berne
Whole genome sequencing of the root-knot nematode Meloidogyne luci and of two nematicidal Bacillus strains
Nik Susič, Saša Širca, Barbara Gerič Stare
Short presentation
Transcriptomic response of Penicillium expansum to LED blue light irradiation
Nik Mahnič, Urban Kunej, Polona Jamnik, Rajko Vidrih, Jernej Jakše, Simon Koren, Nataša Toplak, Barbara Jeršek
Posters
Genotyping of extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli from lower respiratory tract the Central Slovenia region
Katja Hrovat, Katja Molan, Katja Seme, Jerneja Ambrožič Avguštin
Plasmid pRK100: BLAST-analysis, conjugal transfer into uropathogenic Escherichia coli strains, pathogenicity assay
Karmen Jeseničnik, Andrej Kastrin, Tatyana Sysoeva, Lauren Elam, Luka Predojević, Marjanca Starčič Erjavec
Association of bacteriocin and virulence-associated genes with bacteriocin production among faecal Escherichia coli strains from healthy farm animals
Veronika S. Mihailovskaya, Marina V. Kuznetsova, Marjanca Starčič Erjavec
Session III: COVID-19
Invited lecture
From Genotype to Phenotype: Characterization of different SARS-CoV-2 variants
Miša Korva, Nataša Knap, Katarina Resman Rus, Samo Zakotnik, Alen Suljič, Rok Kogoj, Tatjana Avšič-Županc
Short presentations
Neuroinflammation related miRNAs as an overlapping feature of COVID-19 and neurodegeneration
Sara Redenšek Trampuž, David Vogrinc, Katja Goričar, Vita Dolžan
Genetic variability in the glucocorticoids pathway affect disease severity of COVID-19 patients
Patricija Štampar, Tanja Blagus, Katja Goričar, Petra Bogovič, Gabriele Turel, Franc Strle, Vita Dolžan
Animals as a potential reservoir for SARS-CoV-2 infections
Anja Tanšek, Minja Zorc, Tomaž Bevec, Gemma Auró Navarro, Mateja Dolinar, Tamara Ferme, Peter Dovč
Determination of SARS-CoV-2 virus tropism for human endothelial cells
Boštjan Markelc, Tanja Jesenko, Maja Čemažar, Kristina Krnjak, Gregor Serša
Poster
Gene electrotransfer for vaccination against COVID-19
Urška Kamenšek, Tanja Jesenko, Maja Čemažar, Špela Kos, Boštjan Markelc, Simona Kranjc Brezar, Katarina Žnidar, Živa Modic, Tilen Komel, Eva Reberšek, Helena Jakopič, Tim Gorše, Gregor Serša
Session IV: Genetic Diseases and Model Organisms
Invited lectures
Molecules involved in neuroregeneration and neuronal stem cell control detected by transcriptomics and proteomics in neonatal opossum spinal cord
Miranda Mladinić, Antonela Petrović, Ivana Tomljanović, Jelena Ban
Common genetic polymorphisms as clinical modifiers of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Metka Ravnik-Glavač, Katja Goričar, David Vogrinc, Blaž Koritnik, Jakob Gašper Lavrenčič, Damjan Glavač, Vita Dolžan
Interleukin -12 gene therapy of cancer
Maja Čemažar
Short presentations
Multimodal approach to study the expression of the sensory proteins P2X and TRPV in urinary bladder cancer
Tadeja Kuret, Alja Zottel, Igor Strle, Daša Zupančič, Rok Romih
Children with uncontrolled asthma show an altered serum proteome profile
Maya Petek, Gregor Jezernik, Mario Gorenjak, Vojko Berce, Olaia Sardon-Prado, Antoaneta Toncheva, Susanne Harner, Mahmoud I. Abdel-Aziz, Simone Hashimoto, Susanne J. H. Vijverberg, Aletta D. Kraneveld, Michael Kabesch, Anke H. Maitland-van der Zee, Maria Pino-Yanes, Uroš Potočnik, on behalf of the SysPharmPediA consortium
Posters
Activation of cytosolic RNA sensors after electrotransfer of plasmid encoding Interleukin-12 in B16F10 and CT26 cells
Ajda Medved, Tanja Jesenko, Gregor Sersa, Maša Bošnjak, Maja Čemažar
Increased expression of Pla2g4e in skeletal muscle associated with obesity development
Maša Čater, Urška Hostnik, Špela Mikec, Martin Šimon, Nicholas Morton, Tanja Kunej, Simon Horvat
Alternative polyadenylation profiling in hypothalamus differentiates divergently selected Fat and Lean mouse lines
Špela Mikec, Hongyang Wang, Jennifer J. Michal, Simon Horvat, Zhihua Jiang, Tanja Kunej
RNA-seq and bioinformatic analyses of hypothalamic transcriptome in unique selection mouse models of obesity and leanness
Martin Šimon, Špela Mikec, Nicholas M. Morton, Tanja Kunej, Simon Horvat
Dog as a model organism for biomedical research
Minja Zorc, Aleksandra Domanjko Petrič, Peter Dovč
Concomitant gene electrotransfer of plasmids encoding GFP and DsRed reporter genes in two murine tumor cell lines in vitro
Tilen Komel, Maša Bošnjak, Gregor Serša, Maja Čemažar
Session V: Animal Genetics
Invited lectures
Impact and utilisation of mitogenome in cattle breeding and genetics
Ino Curik
Genetic characterisation of local sheep breeds in Slovenia
Mojca Simčič
Genetics in wildlife management – experiences and opportunities
Tomaž Skrbinšek, Marjeta Konec, Barbara Boljte, Elena Pazhenkova, Maja Jelenčič, Ivan Kos, Hubert Potočnik, Astrid Vik Strone
Short presentations
Prion protein polymorphisms associated with susceptibility to CWD in the Slovenian red deer (Cervus elaphus) population
Jelka Zabavnik Piano, Polona Juntes
A simplified dual real-time PCR method for detection of dun coat color allele in horse
Marko Cotman, Matjaž Mesarič
Genetic diversity and population structure of six autochtonous Balkan pig breeds
Minja Zorc, Dubravko Škorput, Kristina Gvozdanović, Danijel Karolyi, Zoran Luković, Krešimir Salajpal, Radomir Savić, Ivona Djurkin Kušec, Čedomir Radović, Goran Kušec, Marjeta Čandek Potokar, Peter Dovč
Poster
Cell models for mastitis research
Zala Brajnik, Jernej Ogorevc
Session VI: Genetic Diseases and Cancer
Invited lectures
Genetic diseases in the arts
Beatrice Alessandrini, Beatrice Spedicati, Agnese Luglio, Matteo Della Monica, Giuseppe Zampino, Gioacchino Scarano, Giorgia Girotto, Luigi Memo, Paolo Gasparini
Expression and identification of transcription factors involved in postnatal cortical development in opossum (Monodelphis domestica)
Jelena Ban, Zrinko Baričević, Ivana Tomljanović, Miranda Mladinić
Short presentations
Clinical Evaluation of Two Non-invasive Genetic Tests for Detection and Monitoring of Urothelial Carcinoma
Andreja Zagorac, Niko Kavčič, Ivan Perić, and Nadja Kokalj Vokač
Biomarkers of radiotherapy response in breast cancer
Katja Goričar, Tanja Marinko, Vita Dolžan
Novel germline MLH1 in-frame deletion associated with uncommon isolated PMS2 loss in tumor tissue
Gašper Klančar, Vita Šetrajčič Dragoš, Srdjan Novaković
Management of patients with suspected hereditary cancer syndrome in a genetic counselling clinic
Barbara Stojanov
Posters
Detection of maternal cell contamination in prenatal samples by QF-PCR
Lucija Butolen, Tjaša Brenčič, Boris Zagradišnik, Alenka Erjavec Škerget, Nadja Kokalj Vokač
Application of different molecular genetic techniques to detect chromosomal aneuploidies for testing miscarriage samples
Alenka Erjavec Škerget, Boris Zagradišnik, Andreja Zagorac, Špela Stangler Herodež, Lucija Butolen, Nadja Kokalj-Vokač
Genetic characteristics of Slovenian patients with variants in DRAM2
Tjaša Krašovec, Marija Volk, Maja Šuštar Habjan, Marko Hawlina, Nataša Vidović Valentinčič, Ana Fakin
Multimodal approach to study the expression of the sensory proteins P2X and TRPV in urinary bladder cancer
Tadeja Kuret, Alja Zottel, Igor Strle, Daša Zupančič, Rok Romih
Whole transcriptome sequencing reveals novel PNISR-GRM1 gene fusion in chondromyxoid fibroma
Andrej Zupan, Vladka Salapura, Daja Šekoranja, Jože Pižem
RPGR retinopathy in female carriers: phenotypes of random X chromosome inactivation
Vlasta Hadalin, Maša Marija Buscarino, Jana Sajovic, Andrej Meglič, Marija Volk, Marko Hawlina, Ana Fakin
Variant in CC2D2B gene influences the appearance of symptoms in patients with hereditary angioedema due to C1 inhibitor deficiency
Nina Rupar, Julij Šelb, Mitja Košnik, Peter Korošec, Mihaela Zidarn, Slađana Andrejević, Matija Rijavec
Do epigenetic changes contribute to suicidality?
Iris Šalamon Arčan, Katarina Kouter, Tomaž Zupanc, Alja Videtič Paska
Session VII: Plant genetics
Invited lectures
Buckwheat genome and genetics
Meiliang Zhou
Wood-anatomical characteristics of four beech provenances in international provenance trials in Slovenia and Hungary in 2009–2019
Gregor Božič, Jožica Gričar, Domen Arnič, Luka Krajnc, Peter Prislan, Marjana Westergren, Csaba Mátyás, Hojka Kraigher
Genetic variability as a basis for the management of forest tree populations
Robert Brus, Kristjan Jarni
Short presentations
DNA marker system established for genetic identification and verification of varietal authenticity and purity of cereals and brassicas
Barbara Pipan, Romana Rutar, Vladimir Meglič
Discovery of the RNAi mechanism in pathogenic plant fungi Verticillium nonalfalfae
Taja Jeseničnik, Nataša Štajner, Sebastjan Radišek, Ajay Kumar-Mishra, Urban Kunej, Katarina Košmelj, Jernej Jakše
Development of single and multiplex diagnostic methods for the detection of viroids in hops
Tanja Guček, Jernej Jakše, Sebastjan Radišek
Growth and vegetative propagation of hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) mother plants and determination of cannabinoid and terpene profile of vegetatively propagated cuttings
Luka Bitežnik, Roman Štukelj, Jana Murovec, Marko Flajšman
Posters
Initiation of suspension cultures of hops (Humulus lupulus L.) to support studies of interaction with the CBCVd
Katja Jamnik, Helena Volk, Andrej Sečnik, Sebastjan Radišek, Urban Kunej, Nataša Štajner, Jernej Jakše
Development of multiplex qPCR for sex determination in hop
Lucija Luskar, Nataša Toplak, Jernej Jakše, Andreja Čerenak
The transformation and regeneration of microspores and protoplasts of Brassica species
Špela Mestinšek Mubi, Sinja Svetik, Jana Murovec
Sampling design for forest genetic monitoring
Natalija Dovč, Rok Damjanić, Marko Bajc, Marjana Westergren, Darius Kavaliauskas, Dalibor Ballian, Filippos Aravanopoulos, Barbara Fussi, Hojka Kraigher
SNP positions selection for capture probes design in hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) genome for determination of population structure and genetic diversity
Marjeta Eržen, Jernej Jakše, Tjaša Cesar, Andreja Čerenak
Content of the allergen Mal d 3 increases with maturity and storage of apples
Kristina Gostinčar, Sabina Berne, Gregor Osterc, Zlata Luthar
Cost assessment of forest genetic monitoring based on the LIFEGENMON project activities
Marko Bajc, Filippos A. Aravanopoulos, Darius Kavaliauskas, Marjana Westergren, Fotios Kiourtsis, Evangelia Avramidou, Pavlos Bekiaroglou, Pavlos Chasilidis, Rok Damjanić, Natalija Dovč, Domen Finžgar, Barbara Fussi, Ermioni Malliarou, Georgios Rousakis, Chryse Sarvani, Hojka Kraigher
Diversity of leafy kale (Brassica oleracea L.) genetic resources
Barbara Pipan, Lovro Sinkovič, Vladimir Meglič
Optimization of protoplast isolation and transformation for genome editing in cabbage by targeting cenh3 gene
Ester Stajič, Urban Kunej
Optimization of the micropropagation protocol of Cannabis sativa L.
Sinja Svetik, Tomaž Trafela, Luka Bitežnik, Marko Flajšman, Jana Murovec
Genetic diversity in grapevines (Vitis sp.)
Nataša Štajner, Kasunič T. , Cesar T. , Cvetković-Jovanović T. , Đurić G., Mandić A., Leko M., Nikolić D., Ranković Vasić Z., Ivanišević D., Beleski K., Dervishi A., Biniari K., Zdunić G., Lukšić K., Mucalo A., Bubola M., Denis Rusjan, Maraš V., Bacilieri R., Jernej Jakše
Evaluation of methylation differences between C. sativa L. plants grown in vivo and in vitro with MSAP
Simon Troha, Tomaž Trafela, Jana Murovec
Evaluation of the effect of the bioactive peptide PSK-α on the regeneration of Brassica oleracea protoplasts
Valentin Vogrinčič, Jana Murovec
Comparison of commercial RNA kits for detection of Citrus bark cracking viroid in water
Dobrajc Maja, Jakše Jernej, Radišek Sebastjan
A chromosome-level genome assembly of Chouardia litardierei (Hyacinthaceae), a plant characterized by exceptional ecological plasticity
Sara Laura Šarančić, Krešimir Križanović, Jernej Jakše, Ivan Radosavljević
Golden Chromosome
Short presentations
Radiotherapy and gene electrotransfer of plasmid DNA encoding chemokines CCL5 and CCL17 elicit immunomodulatory effects in murine tumors
Tim Božič, Lucija Kozjek Mencinger, Simona Kranjc Brezar, Gregor Serša, Iva Šantek, Maja Čemažar, Boštjan Markelc
Implementation of experimental and bioinformatic approaches for identification of yellow jackets’ major venom allergen Ves v 5 epitopes
Jerneja Debeljak, Peter Korošec, Julij Šelb, Matija Rijavec, Mitja Košnik, Mojca Lunder
Human amniotic membrane preparations promote cell detachment and inhibit cell migration by suppressing focal adhesion kinase signalling
Aleksandar Janev, Taja Železnik Ramuta, Mateja Erdani Kreft
Contemporary transcriptomic-genomic integration reveals two novel inhaled corticosteroids response biomarkers in childhood asthma patients
Martina Krušič, Mario Gorenjak, Vojko Berce, Uroš Potočnik
Identification of microRNAs in hops (Humulus lupulus L.) and their targets responsive to Verticillium nonalfalfae infection
Urban Kunej, Ester Stajič, Sebastjan Radišek, Jernej Jakše, Nataša Štajner
Establishment, characterization, and transcriptome analysis of HPV-positive mouse model of oral squamous cell carcinoma
Živa Modic, Tanja Jesenko, Simona Kranjc Brezar, Boštjan Markelc, Gregor Serša, Maja Čemažar
A small bacteriophage protein determines the hierarchy over co-residential jumbo phage in Bacillus thuringiensis serovar israelensis
Anja Pavlin, Anže Lovše, Gregor Bajc, Jan Otoničar, Amela Kujović, Živa Lengar, Ion Gutierrez-Aguirre, Rok Kostanjšek, Janez Konc, Nadine Fornelos, Matej Butala
Phylogenetic relationships and gene flow among wild and domestic goats
Pogorevc Neža, Dotsev Arsen, Upadhyay Maulik, Sandoval-Castellanos Edson, Hannemann Elisabeth, Simčič Mojca, Antoniou Aglaia, Papachristou Dimitris, Koutsouli Panagiota, Sölkner Johann, Burger Pamela, Lymberakis Petros, Poulakakis Nikos, Bizelis Iosif, Zinovieva Natalia, Horvat Simon, Medugorac Ivica
PLK2 haplotype and miR-23b-5p as potential biomarkers in gastric cancer
Pia Pužar Dominkuš, Aner Mesic, Petra Hudler
Detection of Pathogenic Variants in Patients with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Intellectual Disability by Utilising Gene-based Burden Analysis
Nika Rihar, Danijela Krgović, Spela Stangler-Herodez, Minja Zorc, Nadja Kokalj-Vokač, Peter Dovč
Studying cytosine methylation dynamics of whole genomic DNA in viroid-infected hop plants (Humulus lupulus var. ‘Celeia’)
Andrej Sečnik, Nataša Štajner, Sebastjan Radišek, Mitja Križman, Urban Kunej, Jernej Jakše
Tumor irradiation leads to transcriptional changes in tumor endothelial cells in mice
Iva Šantek, Gregor Serša, Boštjan Markelc
Universal hypercholesterolemia screening in pre-school children
Urša Šuštar, Matej Mlinaric, Jernej Kovac, Katarina Sedej, Barbara Jenko Bizjan, Katarina Trebusak Podkrajsek, Tadej Battelino, Urh Groselj
Identification and validation of stem cell-related genes in colorectal cancerogenesis
Kristian Urh, Nina Zidar, Emanuela Boštjančič
Genetic variability of oxidative stress response in Alzheimer’s disease
David Vogrinc, Katja Goričar, Saša Čučnik, Andreja Emeršič, Milica Gregorič Kramberger, Vita Dolžan
Genetic diversity of viruses and viroids in Slovenian grapevine cultivars of clonal selection
Vanja Miljanić, Jernej Jakše, Urban Kunej, Denis Rusjan, Andreja Škvarč, Philippe Chatelet, Nataša Štajner