Recipient Organization
Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology
9650 ROCKVILLE PIKE
BETHESDA,MD 20814-3998
Performing Department
(N/A)
Non Technical Summary
Retinoids are the active form of vitamin A and have diverse effects on many biological actions, including vision, cancer treatment, stem cell development, embryogenesis, immune function, and metabolism and obesity, to name a few. This conference brings together leading retinoid investigators to exchange information on cutting edge research. It will stimulate future research into retinoid roles in numerous disease states, and identify vitamin A roles essential for good human health.
Animal Health Component
25%
Research Effort Categories
Basic
75%
Applied
25%
Developmental
(N/A)
Goals / Objectives
Project goal is to provide partial support for the 14th Biennial FASEB Conference on "The Retinoids" to be held June 15-20, 2008 at the Omni Hotel in New Haven CT. This symposium is the sole national and international forum that addresses the full spectrum of retinoid biology from the "bench to bedside" and including molecular, biochemical, developmental, physiological, nutritional, and clinical aspects of the field. Thirty-seven invited speaker and fifteen young scientists selected from submitted abstracts will address the latest findings in Retinoid research. The project goals include: bringing together established and young investigators to advance retinoid research; to stimulate collaborations among retinoid researchers; to disseminate recent findings in the field prior to their publication; to support interdisciplinary research on retinoids; to cultivate scientific development of the next generation of investigators.
Project Methods
The Conference features 36 speakers in platform session covering retinoid homeostasis and metabolism, receptor action, and roles in vision, cancer, physiology, stem cells, and differentiation. Our keynote speaker, Dr. Bruce Spiegelman, will address the intersection between retinoids, PPARs and metabolic regulation. 15 young investigators were selected from submitted poster abstracts and will present their research in short presentations within each session. Special luncheon tables are set aside for speakers to interact with young investigators. Awards will be given to the best poster from a graduate student and a post-doc. At the conference conclusion, attendees are formally surveyed to identify areas for improving the next conference.