Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Neurodegeneration 

20 - 21 April 2023

Nottingham Conferences - Jubilee Campus, NG8 1BB

Abstract deadline: 20 February 2023

Earlybird registration deadline: 20 February 2023

Registration is now open - availability is limited, fewer than 5 onsite places left!

Neurodegenerative diseases are progressive conditions that affect the central nervous system and result in a selective pattern of neuronal death. These diseases share similarity between critical biological processes, such as mitochondrial dysfunction, oxidative damage, and inflammation that contribute to the process of gradual loss of neuronal function and ultimately cell death. As the “powerhouse” of the cell, any disturbances in mitochondrial dynamics, axonal transport, mitophagy, and accumulation of somatic mtDNA mutations are detrimental to neuronal health. Therefore, it is essential that we evaluate current understanding on molecular mechanisms associated with neurodegenerative diseases, which will provide novel insights into disturbances in mitochondrial function.

Recent advances on mitochondrial research have been achieved with the advent of improved molecular and analytical techniques in recent years. These include high resolution imaging, bioenergetic analysis and mass spectrometry approaches. Direct or indirect mitochondrial treatments are being gradually emerging as new therapeutic targets in neurodegeneration. Recently, a series of selective drugs has been described by academic and pharmaceutical labs and it is anticipated that the drugs targeting mitochondria will soon enter clinical trials.

This meeting will bring together leading academic researchers in the mitochondrial research with their counterparts in biotech and pharma in order to initiate and further collaborative research amongst the mitochondrial community. This is also an excellent opportunity for young researchers (including students and post-docs) to showcase their work to the best in their field.

Oral communication slots are available at this meeting. All attendees, particularly researchers in the early stages of their career, are invited to submit a poster abstract for consideration as an oral communication. You can submit your abstract here.

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Event sponsored by:

Alzheimer's Research UK Midlands Network Centre logo

Agilent Technologies logo  

“This event has been supported by the Alzheimer's Research UK
Midlands Network Centre grant (ARUK-NC2020-MID)”

   

Labtech logo

Parkinson's UK logo  

Sponsorship and exhibition opportunities are available for this meeting. For more details, contact our Sponsorship & Grants Manager.

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