Pathology meetings & conferences

Markers in Cancer 2012

October 11-13, 2012 Holywood, Florida

Markers in Cancer 2012 (formerly known as the ASCO-NCI-EORTC Annual Meeting on Molecular Markers in Cancer) will stimulate discussion on the use of biomarkers as a tool for optimizing detection and treatment in oncology.

Designed for clinicians, pathologists, clinical and translational researchers, statisticians, radiologists, and others who specialize in molecular diagnostics, the meeting will present the latest advances in cancer markers to assess drug efficacy, improve prognostic and predictive evaluations and imaging, and enhance clinical trial development.

This year's Meeting will focus on practice-oriented translational research. Join us in Florida to review and explore the latest innovations in cancer markers.

3rd Annual International Conference on Advances in Biotechnology (BioTech 2013)

18 - 19 March 2013 Singapore

Biotechnology is a field of applied biology that involves the use of living organisms and bioprocesses in engineering, technology, medicine and other fields requiring bioproducts. The concept encompasses a wide range of procedures for modifying living organisms according to human purposes - going back to domestication of animals, cultivation of plants, and "improvements" to these through breeding programs that employ artificial selection and hybridization.

This multi-disciplinary conference aims to provide a challenging forum and vibrant opportunity for researchers and industry practitioners to share their original research results and practical development experiences on specific new challenges and emerging issues.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

Pharmaceutical / Medicine

• Structural Biology
• Proteomics
• Cell Cycle and Oncology
• Medical Microbiology
• Diagnostic Pathology
• Clinical Chemistry
• Haematology
• Diagnostic Imaging
• Medical Imaging and Methods
• Sonography
• Molecular and Cell Biology
• Biochemistry
• Immunology
• Genetics
• Neurobiology
• Drug production
• Pharmacogenomics
• Gene therapy
• Factors for transcribing DNA into RNA
• Monoclonol antibodies
• Pathogenesis of Human Diseases
• Presymptomatic testing

Food and Agriculture

• Genetic engineering
• Genomics
• Tissue culture
• Cell fusion
• Molecular biology
• Enzymology
• Fermentation processes
• Instrumentation and diagnostic methods
• Food processing
• Biofertilizer
• Waste Technology
• Environment Control
• Pest and diseases resistant crop
• High value addictives and chemical products
• Immunological techniques
• Signal transduction
• Conjugation
• Classical mutagenesis
• Conjugation process
• Hybridisation

CONFERENCE SECRETARIAT

Global Science & Technology Forum (GSTF)
10 Anson Road, International Plaza,
Singapore 079903
DID : +65 6327 0166
Fax : +65 6327 0162

For Conference Information info@advbiotech.org
For Registration, Accommodation or Visa Assistance secretariat@advbiotech.org

54th Symposium of the Society for Histochemistry

September 5th to September 8th, 2012 Vienna, Austria

The 54th Symposium of the Society for Histochemistry will take place in Vienna from September 5th to September 8th, 2012. The Symposium will be a forum for discussion where experts, young scientists and students working in the field of cell biology, developmental biology, experimental pathology and those involved in the development of high end technologies and methodologies are encouraged to exchange their knowledge.

The topic of the conference is “Imaging development – tracking cells in order and disorder”. Focus will be laid on regular and aberrant differentiation of cells, tissues and developing organisms as well as on the methods of making these processes visible.

The scientific programme will comprise invited talks, oral presentations and posters as well as workshops by companies presenting the latest technical developments of their products.

The conference will start with the Robert Feulgen Lecture in the evening of Sept. 5th. We are pleased to announce that this lecture will be held by Marianne Bronner, a leading scientist in the field of developmental biology.

Conference venue will be the Campus of the University of Vienna, the Poster session and industry exhibition will take place next to the lecture hall. The spacious courtyards in between the University buildings will provide a pleasant surrounding for the exchange of knowledge after the workshops.

Requests concerning registration, accommodation and travelling:

Gerry Schneider
Event management
University of Vienna
Dr.-Karl-Lueger-Ring 1
1010 Vienna
Austria
phone: +43 1 4277 17526

Cambridge Healthtech Institute Inaugural Innovative Tissue-Based Diagnostics Conference

June 4-5, 2012 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Innovative Tissue-Based Diagnostics is designed to feature recent breakthroughs in the field of pathology such as testing for predictive cancer biomarkers, decoding cancer molecular profiles, next generation sequencing, circulating tumor cells, etc. The goal of the conference is to enhance knowledge and experience exchange among industry and research pathologists as well as other researchers working with human tissue. This meeting will highlight the new generation of tissue-based diagnostic technologies aimed primarily towards molecular diagnostics of cancer. In addition, a session dedicated to the fascinating field of in vivo pathology will be offered.

KEY TAKE AWAYS:
• Learn about pathology's contribution and role in cancer drug development
• Get updates on how cancer pathology helps create genetically informed cancer medicine
• Learn how next generation sequencing has revolutionized genomics and is now on the verge of being widely adopted for medical sequencing
• Hear insights into in vivo microscopy and intra-operative optical imaging – a fascinating new and rapidly developing field of diagnostic medicine
• Get instructed on the challenges and solutions in assay development for the clinical setting

SESSIONS:

• Pathology in Cancer Drug Development
• Molecular Pathology as the Driving Force for Personalized Oncology
• Bridging Radiology-Pathology Divide

PRE-CONFERENCE SHORT COURSE - June 4 (9:00 am - 12:00 pm) Next-Generation Sequencing as a Diagnostics Platform

Cambridge Healthtech Institute:
250 First Avenue
Suite 300
Needham, MA 02494
Phone: 781-972-5400
Toll-Free: 888-999-6288
Fax: 781-972-5425
Web: www.chicorporate.com

Coagulation Testing Quality Conference and Wet Workshop

August 8-10, 2012 Rochester, Minnesota

Presented by:

Mayo Clinic Divisions of Hematology and Hematopathology
Mayo Medical Laboratories

This conference provides a unique international forum for communication and discussion of current issues in quality and standardization of coagulation diagnostic laboratory testing. Continued conference features include abstract presentations (oral and poster) and Breakfast-with-the-Experts sessions. There will also be presentations by expert faculty on a wide range of topics, along with panel discussions and question and answer sessions. New for this 4th coagulation testing quality conference is the incorporation of a coagulation wet workshop as an optional educational feature.

American Society of Cytopathology’s 60th Annual Scientific Meeting

November 2-6, 2012 Las Vegas, Nevada

Target Audience
This meeting is designed for pathologists, cytopathologists, cytotechnologists, students, and other members of the cytopathology community.

Educational Objectives
The American Society of Cytopathology’s 60th Annual Scientific Meeting will:

Update cytopathologists and cytotechnologists on the current practice of cytopathology, review the latest techniques, and update disease classification to achieve better diagnostic accuracy.

Encourage and promote greater knowledge of cytopathology to set the highest standards for quality patient care.

Foster research in the early diagnosis and effective treatment of human cancer and other diseases.

Provide a forum for advocacy on behalf of cytopathologists and their patients.

23rd Conference of the Asia Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver

March 7-10, 2013 Singapore

2013 is the year that APASL returns to the place where it all began 35 years ago: Singapore. Since being formed in 1978, the APASL Conference has grown dramatically to become the largest hepatology congress in the Asia Pacific. Accessing APASL will enable you to improve your practice. Learn about the latest developments, state-of-the-art pioneering research updates and new technological advancements in the field. The Conference is also a unique opportunity for you to learn from the experts and network with colleagues from across the region.

Who should attend APASL 2013?
Clinicians, physicians, scientists, researchers, academics, nurses, residents and allied health professionals in hepatology and related fields including gastroenterology, pathology, radiology, surgery, virology, oncology, and others.

Please do not hesitate to contact the Conference Secretariat if you require any additional information or assistance. Please address all correspondence to:

23rd Conference of the Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver

c/o Kenes Asia
PICO Creative Centre
20 Kallang Avenue, 339411
Tel: +65 6292 4710 Fax: +65 6292 4721
E-mail: apaslconference@kenes.com

13th World Congress of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus

October 15 - 17 2012, Venice, Italy

Possible topics:

Benign disease:
Barrett’s esophagus: pathology and pathopysiology
Barrett’s esophagus: noninvasive neoplasia: diagnosis and treatment
Eosinophilic esophagitis
Esophageal function testing
Esophageal motility disorders
Esophageal sensitivity and hypersensitivity
Esophageal surgery
Gastro-esophageal reflux disease
Genetics of esophageal disease
Hiatal hernia
Iatrogenic esophageal disease, perforation and postsurgical complications
New technologies
Pediatric esophageal disorders
Esophageal cancer
Surgical treatment of esophageal cancer
Esophageal Carcinogenesis
Role of Stem Cell in esophageal cancer
New diagnostic modalities (including PET, PET-CT, new tracers)
Adjuvant and neo-adjuvant therapies
Palliative treatments
Re-do surgery for local recurrences
Salvage esophagectomy
Difficult cases

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XX Biennial Meeting of the International Society for Eye Research

July 21-25, 2012 Berlin, Germany

The XX Biennial Meeting of the International Society for Eye Research will present clinicians and vision researchers from all over the world with the latest scientific achievements and research in the field. During a stimulating scientific program, world leading researchers will cover a broad range of specialist and general topics in a series of lectures and poster sessions. The event promotes international research cooperation by providing participants with a platform to share their latest findings, technical expertise and experience.

Topics
Section Topics

Cornea and Ocular Surface
Glaucoma
Immunology and Inflammation
Lens
Ophthalmic Pathology

Physiology and Pharmacology
Refraction and Physiological Optics
Retinal Cell Biology
Retinal Neuroscience
Strabismus and Amblyopia

Preliminary Session Topics
Cornea and Ocular Surface

Italian-German Young Investigator Symposium: Future Strategies in Diagnosis and Therapy of Ocular Surface

Role of TSP-1 in ocular pathology

TGF Beta Induced Proteins In The Cornea

Translational Aspects Of Anti(Lymph)Angiogenic Therapy At The Ocular Surface

Corneal Regenerative Medicine

Ocular Innervation in Ocular Pathologies

Neurotrophic Keratopathy

Myofibroblast Biology And Pathobiology In The Cornea After Injury Or Surgery

Dry Eye Syndromes: Pathogenesis, Biomarkers, and Beyond

Update: Ocular Surface Imaging

Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplast
Glaucoma

Trabecular Meshwork

Local Signaling in Conventional Outflow Pathway

What is the best animal model for glaucoma?

Imaging

Rho Kinase Inhibitors

Identified Players in Glaucoma

Inner Wall of Schlemm's canal

Neuroprotection in the Retina

Mechanisms of Neuroprotection

Role of Astrocytes

Genetics

Vascular Component in Glaucoma

IOP, EVP, CSF

*Optic Nerve Biomechanics

Biomarkers

*Current Concepts in Pathophysiology of Glaucomas
Immunology and Inflammation

Microbial Pathogenesis

Ocular Infection, Inflammation and Immunity

Translating Advances in the Immunology Lab to the Clinic

Macrophages and Microglial Regulation of Ocular Inflammation

Microglial Activation in Retinal Degeneration

Immunology of Dry Eye
Lens

Lens Genetics

Molecular Mechanisms of Lens Lineage Formation

Eye Development, Tissue Interactions and Evolution

Lens Morphogenesis

Fiber Cell Structure Meets Lens Function

Crystallin Function

Crystallin Post-Translational Modifications

Lens Cytoskeleton/Membrane Structure

Epidemiology Meets Environmental and Age Related Changes in the Lens

Oxidative Stress: Damage, Defense and Repair

Ocular Aging: Normal Events and Their Contribution to Disease

Posterior Capsular Opacification

Crystallins Outside of the Lens

Lens Cell Communication- The Control of Communication between Lens Cells Allowing For the Function of This Avascular Tissue
Ophthalmic Pathology

Future Therapies in Ocular Oncology

Stem Cells and Ocular Surface Regeneration

The Choroidal Vasculature in Disease States

Tissue Engineering of Ocular Diseases

*Current Concepts in Pathophysiology of Glaucomas
Physiology and Pharmacology

Autophagy

Channelrhodopsine/Optogenetic

Mechanical stimuli

Aqueous dynamics

Blood Flow

Drug Discovery/Design/Development

*Optic Nerve Biomechanics

Angiotensin

Nanoparticles

Bestrophin

Oxygen in the Eye: Friend or Foe

Electrostimulation
Refraction and Physiological Optics

Wavefrontcorrection and Customized Implants

New Concepts in Aspherical, Multifocal and ToricIOL Implants

1D, 2D and 3D Optical Imaging of the Eye (or Anterior Eye Segment)
Retinal Cell Biology

Complex Eye Diseases - Research (Diabetic Retinopathy and AMD)

Regulation of Retinal Rhythms: From Photoreceptor Metabolism to Disc Shedding

New Gene and Cell Based Treatments Strategies of Retinal Diseases

Is diabetic retinopathy an inflammatory disease?

Contribution of Apoptosis to the Biology of Ocular Cells in Health and Disease

Oxidative Stress and Retina Degeneration

Retinal Angiogenesis

Retinal and Choroidal Development

Photoreceptor Cell Death Mechanisms and Avenues for Neuroprotection

Nuclear Receptors and their Role in the Retina and in AMD

Neuroprotection

Reactive Muller Glia: Friend or Foe?

Nuclear Receptors and their Role in AMD and the Retina
Retinal Neuroscience

Dynamics and Stability of Retinal Processing

The Syncytial Retina

The Zebrafish Retina

Gene- and Cell-based Strategies for the Treatment of Retinal Degeneration

Evolution of vVsion

Phototransduction

Retinal Remodeling

Membrane Protein Transport in Photoreceptors/RPE

Ribbon Synapses

TRP Channels and Bipolar Cells

Strabismus and Amblyopia

Strabism

Albinism

Amblyopia

ISER 2012 Meeting Secretariat

Kenes International
C/o Kenes International
1-3, Rue de Chantepoulet,
P.O. Box 1726
CH-1211 Geneva 1 Switzerland
Tel: +41 22 908 0488
Fax: +41 22 906 9140
E-mail: iser@kenes.com