Important Deadlines 

Early Registration Deadline: November 25, 2026 

Scholarship Deadline: October 1, 2026 

Short Talk Abstract Deadline: October 1, 2026 

Poster Abstract Deadline: January 5, 2027  

Meeting Summary 

Title: Precision Genome Engineering: From Laboratory to Clinic 

Date: January 25 - 28, 2027 
Location: Keystone Resort, Keystone, CO, USA  

Scientific Organizers: Erik J. Sontheimer and Leonela Amoasii 

Keynote Speaker(s): Charles Gersbach, Duke University and Eric N. Olson, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center 

The Keystone Symposium on Precision Genome Engineering will highlight transformative advances that are reshaping the future of genetic medicine by pushing the boundaries of what is possible with genome editing technologies. As the field evolves from proof-of-concept to therapeutic application, critical questions around efficiency, specificity, safety, delivery, and scalability remain. This conference will address these gaps by convening world leaders and emerging innovators to explore next-generation tools, delivery strategies, integrative technologies, and clinical findings that are redefining genome engineering. 

The program is designed to showcase cutting-edge research while fostering cross-disciplinary dialogue and collaboration. Attendees will engage in sessions covering innovation in editing systems, viral and non-viral delivery approaches, safety and specificity assessments, and the convergence of genome biology with artificial intelligence. These outcomes will be further advanced by the concurrent Keystone Symposium on Tissue-Specific Delivery of Genetic Medicines. Keynote addresses and joint sessions will emphasize in vivo applications and translational readiness, providing a comprehensive view of the field’s trajectory. 

The symposium will bring together genome engineers, molecular biologists, delivery experts, AI scientists, and translational researchers—providing a dynamic platform to exchange ideas, form new collaborations, and stay at the forefront of scientific and technological innovation. 

What sets this symposium apart is its deep focus on the precision and evolution of genome editing itself—ranging from mechanistic insights to therapeutic design—paired with timely discussions on how AI and delivery systems are accelerating discovery. Attendees will leave with an overview of where the field is headed and how to contribute to its next breakthroughs. 

*This meeting will be held jointly with Targeted Delivery of Nucleic Acid Medicines. 

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