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In Honor of John P. Blass, M.D., Ph.D.
September 26-29, 2007
The New York Academy of Sciences
Conference Center, New York City
Organizing Committee
Gary E. Gibson, Ph.D.
Rajiv R. Ratan, M.D., Ph.D.
M. Flint Beal, M.D.
Jointly sponsored by
Weill Medical College and
Graduate School of Medical
Sciences at Cornell University
and Burke Medical Research Institute
A satellite meeting of the International Society
of Neurochemistry
M
ITOCHONDRIA
& O
XIDATIVE
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TRESS
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EURODEGENERATIVE
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ISORDERS
Our understanding of the interaction of mitochondria with
other cellular organelles, with transcription, and in the ability
to detect oxidative modification of macromolecules has
improved significantly in the past decade. Moreover, the
roles of mitochondria and oxidative stress are better defined
in the pathophysiology of neurodegenerative disorders.
The goal of this meeting is to determine what we need to
know to move towards better therapies. The conference will
combine basic, clinical and translational research in a forum
designed to provide the most current information on aspects
of mitochondrial function and its relationship to age-related
neurodegenerative diseases and their treatment.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF SUPPORT
Alzheimer's Association
American Federation for Aging Research
Burke Medical Research Institute/Winifred
Masterson Burke Foundation, Inc.
International Society of Neurochemistry
Merck Research Laboratories
Mr. and Mrs. William Littleford
Springer Publishing Company
The United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation
Weill Medical College and Graduate School
of Medical Sciences at Cornell University
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Gary E. Gibson, Ph.D.,
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Burke Medical Research Institute
Rajiv R. Ratan, M.D., Ph.D.,
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Burke Medical Research Institute
M. Flint Beal, M.D.,
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
presents:
