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European Science Foundation, ESF Research Conferences Unit, Sant Feliu de Guixols
13-18 May 2006
The purpose of this meeting is to discuss B cell physiopathology beyond conventional biological issues. This goal will be fulfilled by bringing together individuals working in truly distinct disciplines but focused fully on the common theme: B cells and their place in health, disease and society. A wide spectrum of disciplines will thus be covered ranging from immunology, neurosciences, physical and engineering sciences, social sciences as well as medicine. A substantial part of the program will be devoted to themes which are not traditionally associated with B cell biology. The open atmosphere of the conference will give theoretical scientists the opportunity to exchange ideas and start collaborative projects with mainstream B cell immunologists. We expect this meeting to encourage B cell specialists to rethink methodological and conceptual approaches to their specialty. Special efforts will be made to render this meeting interactive and to promote active participation of young scientists. Accordingly, poster sessions and short talks (selected from abstracts) are planned. Sessions will focus on: Epigenetic and transcriptional control of B cell development, Molecular basis of B cell repertoire selection, B cell responses in silico, Intravital exploration of B cell responses, Translation of fundamental B cell biology to clinical medicine, The interface between B cells and the central nervous system, Psychosocial influences on B cell functions.
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Organized by:
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European Science Foundation, ESF Research Conferences Unit |
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Invited Speakers:
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Y. Bergman Hebrew U., Jerusalem, IL; C. Bonifer Leeds U., UK; R.E. Callard UCL London, UK; R. Carsetti OPBG, Roma, IT; K. Can Utrecht U., NL; T. Defrance INSERM Lyon, FR; M. Drayson Birmingham U., UK; M. Ferrarini IST Genova, IT; A. Fisher MRC London, UK; A. Freitas Institut Pasteur, Paris, FR; P. Garside Glasgow U., UK; J. Gordon MRC Birmingham, UK; H.-M. Jack Erlangen U., DE; P. Matthias FMI Basel, CH; E. Meinl MPIN Martinsried, DE; M. Meyer-Hermann Goethe-U., Frankfurt, DE; K. Nilsson Uppsala U., SE; V. Pistoia Genoa U., IT; C. Schiff CIML Marseille, FR; V. Stefanski Bayreuth U., DE; F. Stevenson Southampton U., UK; R.H. Straub Regensburg U., DE; M. Torcia Florence U., IT.
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Deadline for Abstracts:
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13 February 2006
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Registration:
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EUR 740-830.
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E-mail:
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clemoal@esf.org
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