SUPA Conference on Sulfation Pathways – Highlighting Sulfated Signaling Molecules in Health and Disease
Tuesday 12 - Thursday 14 September 2023
Eastside Rooms, Birmingham
Abstract & early booking deadlines: Late-breaking 'Poster Only' Abstracts now open
Sulfation and desulfation pathways represent highly dynamic signaling pathways. They regulate steroid hormone action – but also lipid and sterol availability and action – as well as the functioning of carbohydrates and proteins. Sulfation pathways have only recently started to be recognised in their full importance in many fields of biochemistry, notably those of carbohydrate, protein and steroid regulation. For all these sulfation pathways, the enzymatic sulfate activation represents an essential biochemical step and an additional layer of regulation. New functional and structural findings for the genes involved are generated at increasing pace. Also, in reproductive biology, sulfated steroids gained higher interest in the last decade as more and more transporting systems and receptors are recognised that are present on different cell populations in the reproductive organs. Sulfation pathways offer alternative approaches to new metabolites and receptors in seemingly unrelated conditions, such as steroid-producing cancers, infertility, or even diabetes. The SUPA 2023 meeting is an unmatched opportunity for many groups to exchange ideas and views on this emerging field. In this way the sulfation community can further connect to foster strong networks and drive this biochemical research further. The meeting program will proceed over three days, with invited talks from eminent researchers, early career researchers, industry colleagues, and patient support groups. We're especially keen to provide an inclusive environment for young researchers (including students and post-docs) to showcase their work to the leading experts in this field. SUPA 2023 will act as a catalyst for this developing area of research. Confirmed speakers include:
Organising Programme Committee are Jon Wolf Mueller (Birmingham, UK), Irundika Dias (Birmingham, UK) and Daniela Fietz (Giessen, Germany) 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.
Sponsorship opportunities are available for this meeting. For more details and to find out how you can get involved, please contact Hannah Atkins, Sponsorship Manager. Biochemical Society Bursaries
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