The Biology of Molecular Chaperones: Cellular Protein Homeostasis in Disease and Ageing

23/05/2009 16:00
28/05/2009 00:00
Summary: 
The conference series focuses on the role of molecular chaperones in protein folding and in combating folding diseases and cellular aging processes.

Deadline for abstracts and early registration: 15th February, 2009

Location: 
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Main Body: 
The second conference in this series will highlight cutting edge advances in the field including the basic principles of molecular chaperones in assisting normal protein folding as well as the impact of chaperones on:


signal transduction

intracellular transport and turnover of normal and misfolded proteins

cell differentiation, development and malignant transformation

aging and protein misfolding diseases

the maintenance of the cellular protein homeostasis on a systematic level

The set-up specifically encourages interactions between leading experts in the field and young scientists of different nationalities.


Beside invited lectures, there will be ample time for oral and poster presentations, which will be selected on the basis of the submitted abstracts by the scientific committee.

 

FEBS are sponsoring 20 Youth Travel Fellowships (YTF) covering attendance for up to 20 students/postdoctoral students.

Contact: 
Mariska Pater