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Canadian Federation of Biological Societies (CFBS), University of Manitoba, Fort Garry Campus, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
June 17-20, 2008
Theme: Biology of Aging - New Answers to Old Questions The 2008 program is organized by Dr. Phillip Gardiner, Director, HLHP Research Institute, and Canada Research Chair in Physical Activity & Health Studies, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB Symposia: - Nutrition as a determinant of successful aging
- Muscles: from molecules to mobility
- Dilemmas of drug therapy in the elderly
- The role of oxidative stress in the decline of aged muscle
- Neuromuscular function and resistance training in older adults -From laboratory research to clinical implications
- Calpain: A molecular monkey wrench involved in aging and cell death mechanisms
- Cardiovascular System and Ageing: Exercise Blood Flow
- The AAA Alarm: Antioxidants, Atherosclerosis and Aging
- Biology of Alzheimer and Dementia
Plenary Lectures, Poster Sessions & Oral Presenations, Scientific Exhibits, Travel Awards and Social Events.
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Organized by:
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Canadian Federation of Biological Societies |
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Invited Speakers:
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- Leonard Hayflick, University of California, San Francisco, USA - Holly Van Remmen, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas, USA
- LaDora Thompson, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA - Russ Hepple, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB
- Christiaan Leeuwenburgh, University of Florida, FL., USA - Roger Enoka, University of Colorado, USA
- Phil Chilibeck, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK
- Teresa Liu-Ambrose, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC - Peter A. Greer, Queen's Cancer Research Institute, Kingston, ON
- Kevin K.W. Wang, Banyan Biomarkers, Inc., Alachua, FL, USA
- David S. Park, Neuroscience East - Ottawa Health Research Institute (OHRI), Ottawa, ON - Peter L. Davies, Queen's University, Kingston, ON - Judy M. Delp, Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Cardiovascular Sciences, West Virginia University School of Medicine, USA - David C. Poole, Departments of Kinesiology, Anatomy and Physiology, Kansas State University - D. Walter Wray, Department of Medicine, Physiology Division University of California at San Diego (La Jolla) and Department of Medicine, Division of Geriatrics, University of Utah, USA
- David N. Proctor, Associate Professor of Kinesiology, Physiology and Medicine, Noll Laboratory, The Pennsylvania State University, USA
- Ruby Grymonpre, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB
- James Wright, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC
- Jeff Leiter, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB and PanAm clinic
Consult website for updates: http://www.cfbs.org
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Deadline for Abstracts:
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Consult website: http://www.cfbs.org
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Registration:
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On line Registration, check website: http://www.cfbs.org
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E-mail:
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wantonious@cfbs.org
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