2-6 August 2008 -
Trinity College Cambridge, UK
The International Scleroderma Research Workshop is a biennial meeting co-chaired by Boston University School of Medicine, and Scleroderma Research Unit at The Royal Free Hospital. The meeting is held jointly with the Scleroderma Clinical Trials Consortium.
The last meeting was held in Boston in 2006.
The Workshop focuses on research related to the pathogenesis of scleroderma and brings together scientists and clinical investigators to promote scientific exchange in relevant cell and molecular biology disciplines, to review clinical trials and methodology, and to create a strong bridge from bench to bedside.
Organising Committee:
Carol Black
Robert Lafyatis
John Varga
Chris Denton
David Abraham
Research Sessions:
Scleroderma Pathogenesis – State of the Art
Genes and Genetics
Transcription and Signalling
Functional Proteomics and the ECM
Animal Models
Challenges in Clinical Management
Vascular Disease
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Immune Contributions
B-cells and Autoimmunity
Fibrosis – The Fibroblast and Fibroblast Progenitor
Invited Speakers Include:
F Arnett, R Davis,O Distler, H Farber,T Krieg, M Kuwana, T Medsger, H Moses, R Naeije, J Pearson, A Postlethwaite, J Seibold, F Ramirez, R Silver, A Tyndall, P Vallance, B White, K Welsh, N Wright
Flyer
Provisional Programme
Travel Awards
Travel Information
Hotels in Cambridge