1st Annual Conference of SMRM on Mitochondria in Biology and Medicine

1st Annual Conference of SMRM on

Mitochondria in Biology and Medicine

9 – 10 December 2011

and

Pre-Conference Workshop on

High-Resolution Respirometry (O2K)

8th December 2011

CSIR - Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, Uppal Road, Hyderabad, INDIA

Mitochondria are classically more popular as the powerhouse of a cell. Recently it has started making strides in to various research areas of human concerns. Large numbers of people in India, particularly children, are affected with mitochondrial diseases. However, there is not much awareness about the disease among the public as well as the clinicians. Therefore, it is important to spread knowledge about the mitochondrial dysfunction and its implications. Hence, we felt that there is a need for a society, which can bridge a gap between basic and clinical research, by organizing conferences / meetings / workshops. With this aim, we have registered a non-profit organization, "Society for Mitochondrial Research and Medicine-India" (SMRM) in 2007. We are happy to announce that the SMRM organizes its 1st Annual Conference on "Mitochondria in Biology and Medicine", which would be a wonderful opportunity for the students, scientists, clinicians and public to discuss about the recent trends in mitochondrial research. We have made efforts to invite speakers working on various aspects of mitochondria, such as; physiology, toxicology, biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, diagnostics and dysfunctions. On behalf of the SMRM and CCMB, we extend very warm welcome to those who are interested in mitochondria related research to attend this conference.

Pre-Conference Workshop

High-Resolution Respirometry (O2k)

8th December, 2011

Limited to only 20 participants

As a part of the 1st Annual Conference of SMRM, we are organizing a one-day Workshop, prior to the conference, on High-Resolution Respirometry (O2k). Mitochondrial energetics not only decides the fate of cells but provide information between the environment and the epigenome. Mitochondrial membrane potential is a key force in bioenergetics and is dependent on the respiratory efflux. High Resolution Respirometry (O2K) is being applied for the functional diagnosis of mitochondrial defects by monitoring of metabolic parameters in small samples of biopsies, cultured cells and isolated mitochondria.

The workshop is aimed to train a total of 20 students/young scientists. Preference would be given to those who are working in the field of mitochondria. 

ORGANIZERS:

A. S. Sreedhar

Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology

Uppal Road, Hyderabad - 500 007

Andhra Pradesh, India

Keshav K Singh

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Alabama, USA

K. Thangaraj

Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology

Uppal Road, Hyderabad - 500 007

Andhra Pradesh, India

REGISTRATION DETAILS:

Registration fee for Conference                                Member                                  Non-Member             

Before 10th November 2011:                          Rs. 2,500 / $200                      Rs. 3,000 / $250

After 10th November 2011:                            Rs. 3,500 / $250                      Rs. 4,000 / $300

REGISTRATION FORM must reach before November 10, 2011. Filled form may be send to: smrm@ccmb.res.in

Registration fee for Workshop:  Rs. 1,000 / $100

*DD should be drawn in favour of “1st SMRM”, payable at Hyderabad

Abstract should be made in the following order, Title, Authors, Affiliation and Abstract. Text in Times New Roman, 12 font size, single space, 250 words maximum.

FOR DETAILS,

Tel.: +91 40 27192828

         +91 40 27192698

Mail: smrm@ccmb.res.in

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