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Translational and Clinical Issues in Paediatric Rheumatology

Paediatric Rheumatology European Society

Addressed to residents and junior scientists, the First PReS Research Course will explore the most promising areas of investigation lying at the interface of basic and clinical research in the field of paediatric rheumatology and autoimmune diseases. Featuring lectures by leading experts on emerging research results impacting on the diagnosis and treatment of these illnesses, the course will also provide attendees the opportunity to present and discuss their own work.

Open to a maximum of 70 participants, the course will be run in an informal fashion in order to create a setting conducive to open exchange between senior and junior researchers and the interactive sharing of experiences and ideas.

Numerous grants covering registration, lodging and travel expenses will be awarded to eligible PReS Members.

Endoplasmic reticulum stress in liver diseases – a state of the art lecture

Fortis International Liver Summit

Randal Kaufman, Ph.D.

Director, Degenerative Disease Research Program
Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute

Structural Analysis of Supramolecular Assemblies by Hybrid Methods

6th International Conference

The 2012 Symposium on the Structural Analysis of Supramolecular Assemblies by Hybrid Methods builds on successful previous meetings on the same theme from 2004-2010. As in previous years, the overall goal is to illustrate the power of combining state of the art methods to tackle important and challenging biological problems and to identify limitations and gaps in currently practiced hybrid methods. The central premise is that gaining a comprehensive understanding of the highly sophisticated complexes, machines, and organelles of the cell requires the coordinated application of complementary biophysical approaches (hybrid methods). We have recruited an outstanding panel of speakers who utilize multiple approaches to investigate a variety of complex biological systems. Each speaker has been asked to spend at least part of his/her lecture presenting the techniques that they use and their relative advantages and limitations.

Sanford-Burnham's Dorit Hanein, Ph.D. is an organizer of the conference.

Kinetic image cytometry:

HCS automation of cardiomyocyte action potential measurements

Jeff Price, Ph.D.

Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute

The 2012 BioMedicine in 4D symposium will be held March 21-23 at Oregon Health & Science University, in Portland, Oregon, with 2 keynote addresses, the first given by Dr. Brian Druker on March 22, and the second given by Dr. Stephen Quake on March 23. Sessions will explore integration of -omics with new and developing microscopy techniques, expanded role of modeling, and translation of the new approaches into therapies.

4th Annual International Certificate Program

Eureka Institute for Translational Medicine

Translational medicine encompasses the continuum from identifying an idea to its development into new therapies for human diseases. By enabling people to develop research through this continuum, we will move critical scientific insights into tangible benefits for patients. The Program is offered by the Eureka Institute for Translational Medicine.

Over an intensive 7-days, we will examine case studies, and help you develop creative problem solving strategies and novel skills to build new kinds of teams. You’ll also hone your ability to communicate effectively across broad audiences. The certificate program is tailored to individual needs, and is based on learner-centered discussions and mentoring by internationally recognized leaders. Skills garnered from this course will help individuals and team members to address the challenges facing drug development today, and bridge the divide between concept and patient.

European Congress of Immunology

Join fellow immunology experts at ECI 2012 which promises to be an unprecedented event following the success of our previous meeting in Berlin.

This triennial congress is a must for all clinicians and researchers of basic and clinical immunology, and affords many opportunities for networking as well as a rich scientific programme which will explore the very latest developments in the field.