Research and Engineering Centre, Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland

28 March 2008

Oxidative damage in the human DNA can occur from a variety of sources including photoionisation (e.g. sunlight), chemical oxidation (e.g. styrene) and attack by reactive oxygen species. Mutations in the DNA have potential implications on mutagenesis, disease and ageing.

This one-day workshop focusing on oxidative DNA damage forms part of a series hosted by the Royal Society of Chemistry on analytical tools for life sciences.  Chaired by Prof. Malcolm Smyth (Dublin City University, Ireland) the aims of the workshop are:

• to address the overwhelming importance of quantitative aspects of chemistry in life sciences. 
• to expose those working in the life sciences, to the breadth of analytical techniques availablefor the study of oxidative DNA damage. 
• to allow chemical scientists to learn more about the challenges and problems researchers in the life sciences face.     

The workshop is aimed at new researchers and students starting a career in analytical chemistry or the life sciences. It will provide an excellent opportunity to meet accomplished scientists of different disciplines to create new networks and strengthen existing ones. 

Attendance to the workshops is free of charge, but all participants are asked to register in advance.