Organized by Neuropharmacology, this satellite symposium to the 2009 Meeting of the Society of Neuroscience will bring together leading experts to review and present the latest developments in our understanding of neuropeptides, their therapeutic relevance in the CNS and disease, and influence on behaviour. The conference will also look at the lessons learned from clinical POC for agents targeting key neuropeptide systems and how they will impact future translation of neuropeptide research.
Session topics and chairs
Imaging of neuropeptidergic action in the CNS
Chair: Craig Ferris, Northeastern University USA
Neuropeptide systems in social behaviour
Chair: Jim Goodson, Indiana University, USA
Neuropeptidergic control of stress responsivity
Chair: Inga D. Neumann, University of Regensburg, Germany
Arousal and sleep
Chair: Darryle Schoepp, Merck, USA
Emerging neuropeptide systems
Chair: Robert H. Ring, Wyeth, USA
Feeding behavior and appetite
Chair: Richard Hargreaves, Merck, USA
The role of neuropeptides in neuronal plasticity
Chair: Richard Miller, Northwestern University, USA
Neurogenic inflammation and pain
Chair: Andrew Russo, University of Iowa, USA
Lessons learned from translation
Chair: Menelas Pangalos, Wyeth, USA
Hot topics: Oral communications drawn from contributed abstracts
Chair: David Bleakman, Eli Lilly & Co, USA
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Attendance at this conference will enable you to:
- Access unique, high-quality content and gain a state-of-the-art report on the latest developments in neuropeptide research.
- Learn from experts in the field and meet with international researchers sharing a common interest.
- Present your latest research.
- Network with an interdisciplinary group – including academics and researchers and health and industry professionals.
Important dates and deadlines
- August 14, 2009: Early registration deadline
- September 14, 2009: Accommodation booking deadline
| Invited Speakers
Lisa Arvanitis, USA
Ceri H. Davies, UK
Marcelo Febo, USA
David Feifel, USA
Craig Ferris, USA
Jim Goodson, USA
Thomas S. Kilduff, USA
Luis de Lecea, USA
Richard Miller, USA
Tooru Mizuno, Canada
Charles Nemeroff, USA
Inga D. Neumann, Germany
Hans-Christian Pape, Germany
Steven M. Phelps, USA
Frank Porreca, USA
William Z. Potter, USA
Rainer K. Reinscheid, USA
Robert H. Ring, USA
Andrew Russo, USA
Darleen Sandoval, USA
Helen Scharfman, USA
Gary J. Schwartz, USA
Sanbing Shen, UK
Ron Stoop, Switzerland
Ralf Stumm, Germany
Gilles Tamagnan, USA
Richmond R. Thompson, USA
Alexa Veenema, USA
Fletcher A. White, USA
Christopher J. Winrow, USA |
