Small G proteins in cellular signalling and disease
A Biochemical Society Scientific Meeting

This event will still be going ahead as planned. There are train strikes impacting travel on Thursday 15 September 2022, you can read more information regarding the strikes here.

Merseyrail travel have alternative travel options for travel around the area. Coaches are also an option for travel, you can visit the National Express or Stagecoach websites to view travel options. 

12-15 September 2022
Victoria Gallery & Museum, Liverpool

Abstract deadline: EXTENDED 15 JULY 2022
Earlybird registration deadline:  EXTENDED 15 JULY 2022

THIS EVENT AND ACCOMMODATION IS NOW FULLY BOOKED - LIVE STREAM STILL AVAILABLE

Small G proteins of the Ras superfamily regulate a plethora of cell signalling pathways and impact on most biological processes. Deregulation of these proteins and their pathways often results in disease, such as cancer and genetic disorders, and plays a role in infection by pathogenic organisms. The founding member of this superfamily of proteins, Ras, drives ~20% of human cancers and its inhibition is a goal of global importance. 

In this meeting we will discuss research covering all five families of small G proteins, to generate new ideas, collaborations and scientific strategies from diverse inputs. This will include the Ras family, involved in cell growth, the Rho family, which drive cytoskeletal rearrangements, the Arf and Rab families, which play a role in vesicle trafficking and Ran, which is responsible for nuclear transport. 

This conference will gather renowned experts to highlight recent advances in understanding the molecular mechanisms of small G protein function. The programme is designed to bring together leaders in the field and younger scientists, providing a platform for early stage investigators to present their latest research while accommodating ample opportunities for networking.

Sessions at the meeting will cover the most exciting, cutting edge topics in small G protein signalling:

  • Small G proteins in disease: challenges and progress
  • Post translational modifications, localization and compartmentalization
  • Small G protein function in context
  • Regulators and modulators
  • Downstream signalling
  • Systems analysis of small G protein networks

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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. Abstract submission will be open soon.


Programme Coordinators:

Darerca Owen, University of Cambridge
Helen Mott, University of Cambridge
Ian Prior, University of Liverpool


Event sponsored by:

  Astex Pharmaceuticals    Licor    Company of Biologists   JBC Logo
             
             

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