William C. Copeland, Ph.D. Mitochondrial DNA Replication Group Laboratory of Molecular Genetics National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEH) Research Triangle Park, NC Dr. Copeland heads the Mitochondrial DNA Replication Group within the Laboratory of Molecular Genetics. He received his Ph.D. in chemistry/biochemistry from the University of Texas at Austin in 1988. He completed his postdoctoral training at Stanford University School of Medicine, Department of Pathology studying the human DNA polymerase alpha/primase complex. He has published nearly 70 articles in peer-reviewed journals. Copeland served as president of the Mitochondrion Research Society from 2005 to 2007 and chaired the grants committee for the United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation. He is currently a member of the UMDF’s Scientific and Medical Advisory Board.  He joined NIEHS in 1993. Among the topics to be addressed by Dr. Copeland: - NIH and Mitochondrial Disease Research "Every 30 minutes, a child is born who will develop a mitochondrial disease by age 10." The United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation 8085 Saltsburg Road, Suite 201 | Pittsburgh, PA  15239 Toll-Free: 888-317-8633 | F: 412-793-6477 | info@umdf.org To promote research and education for the diagnosis, treatment and cure of mitochondrial disorders and to provide support to affected individuals and families.