German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina founded 1652 Symposium Molecular Medicine of Sensory Systems Tübingen, 18 th 20 th May 2008
Hans-Peter Zenner, ML Invitation Dear Colleagues, On behalf of the German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina I am pleased to invite you to the Symposium: Molecular Medicine of Sensory Systems The Leopoldina is the world s oldest continuously existing Academy of Medicine and Natural Sciences with a tradition of 356 years. In 1677 Emperor Leopold I awarded the Academy of Leopoldina the title of Sacri Romani Imperii Academia Naturae Curiosorum. Location: University of Tübingen Medical Centre Auditorium of the Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Elfriede-Aulhorn-Str. 5 72076 Tübingen Germany Tel.: 0049-7071/29-88006 or 29-88244 Fax: 0049-7071/29-5674 2
Reception: Sunday 18 th May 2008, 18:00 20:00 Weingalerie in der Kelter Schmiedtorstr. 17 72070 Tübingen Organization: H.-P. Zenner, M. Knipper, A.W. Gummer, J. Engel, H. Löwenheim, M. Pfister, T. Wheeler-Schilling, E. Zrenner Information: Prof. Dr. Jutta Schnitzer-Ungefug German Academy of Science Leopoldina Emil-Abderhalden-Str. 37 06108 Halle/Saale Germany Tel.: 0049-345-4723912-11 Fax: 0049-345-4723919 E-Mail: schnitzer@leopoldina-halle.de Prof. Dr. Hans-Peter Zenner, ML German Academy of Science Leopoldina Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Tübingen University Elfriede-Aulhorn-Str. 5 72076 Tübingen Germany E-Mail: hpzenner@med.uni-tuebingen.de Please, find further information on the Symposium Molecular Medicine of Sensory Systems under: http://thrc.hno.medizin.uni-tuebingen.de/leopoldina Abstract submission from 1 st February to 31 st March 2008. Further information under: http://thrc.hno.medizin.uni-tuebingen.de/leopoldina General information All oral presentations have to be given in English. Video Projector, computer and overhead projector are available. Computer-aided presentations should be delivered to the conference organizers on CD on the day before the presentation. Tübingen Tübingen is situated south of Stuttgart, about 20 min. drive from the motorway (Autobahn) A8 and about 40 min. drive from the Stuttgart airport. With a population of 85,000 inhabitants of which 27,000 are students, Tübingen is located in the Stuttgart region with a population of 2.5 million. The classical university city of Tübingen is surrounded by a beautiful countryside. 3
Airport Train Stuttgart Airport is about 30 min. drive from Tübingen Taxi to Tübingen costs about 60. There are numerous national and international train connections to the main train station (Hauptbahnhof) in Stuttgart. There are local trains to Tübingen from Stuttgart. Industrial Exhibits are welcome 4
Scientific Programme Agenda Symposium Monday, 19 th May 8:30 8:40 Welcome Prof. Dr. H.P. Zenner, ML, German Academy of Sciences 8:40 9:00 Opening remarks Prof. Dr. J. Schnitzer-Ungefug, General Secretary, German Academy of Sciences Prof. Dr. I.B. Autenrieth, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine Tübingen Vision - Chairman Prof. Dr. E. Zrenner 9:00 9:45 Keynote Lecture Prof. Dr. C. Remé Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital Zürich, Switzerland Light as a source of vision and cause of degeneration 9:45 10:15 Break 10:15 10:35 Prof. Dr. B. Wissinger, Centre for Ophthalmology, Institute for Ophthalmic Research, University Tübingen Genetic and molecular basis of total colour blindness 10:35 10:55 Prof. Dr. M. Seeliger, Centre for Ophthalmology, Institute for Ophthalmic Research, University Tübingen Function and morphology in retinal disorders 10:55 11:15 Prof. Dr. Th. van Veen, University of Lund, Sweden Neuroprotection in retinal diseases 11:15 11:35 Prof. Dr. U. Schraermeyer, Centre for Ophthalmology, Institute for Ophthalmic Research "The role of pigmentation in vision and hearing" 11:35 12:20 Keynote Lecture Prof. Dr. J. Sahel Director of the Institut de la Vision, Paris, France How to protect foveal cones from dying in retinal degeneration 12:20 14:00 Lunch and Poster Session 5
Olfaction, Taste - Chairman Prof. Dr. H. Breer 14:00 14:45 Keynote Lecture Prof. Dr. N. Sobel The Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot, Israel How the nose knows what it knows 14:45 15:15 Prof. Dr. W. Meyerhof Deutsches Institut für Ernährungsforschung (DIFE) Potsdam-Rehbrücke Molecular basis of gustation 15:15 15:45 Break 15:45 16:15 PD Dr. J. Strotmann University of Hohenheim, Institute of Physiology, Stuttgart-Hohenheim Odorant receptors: determinants for axonal wiring of the olfactory system 16:15 16:45 Prof. Dr. R. Friedrich Friedrich Miescher Institute for Biomedical Research, Basel, Switzerland Function and development of olfactory neural circuits 16:45 17:15 Dr. E. Tareilus Unilever Research, Vlaardingen, Netherlands Human oral sensation 17:15 18:30 Poster Session 19:00 Departure to the Gala Dinner Reception at Gala-Dinner at 19:30 6
Tuesday, 20 th May Hearing - Chairman Prof. Dr. H.P. Zenner 9:00 9:45 Keynote Lecture Prof. Dr. M. Ulfendahl Department of Otolaryngology, Karolinska Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden Therapeutic concepts to restore auditory function 9:45 10:10 Prof. Dr. A.W. Gummer Department of Otolaryngology, University of Tübingen The nanomechanical basis of auditory function 10:10 10:30 Dr. Jutta Engel Department of Physiology, University of Tübingen Ca 2+ channels in hair cells and their role in hearing dysfunction 10:30 11:00 Break 11:00 11:20 PD. Dr. H. Löwenheim Department of Otolaryngology, University of Tübingen Stem cells and drug design 11:20 11:40 Prof. Dr. M. Knipper Department of Otolaryngology, University of Tübingen From mice and molecules to the pathophysiology of the inner ear 11:40 12:30 Prof. Dr. S. Heller Departments of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery and Molecular & Cellular Physiology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford University, USA Stem cells: The future therapy of diseases of sensory systems? 12:30 14:00 Lunch and Poster Session 7
Common Features of Sensory Systems Chairpersons: Prof. Dr. H. Breer Prof. Dr. H.P. Zenner Prof. Dr. E. Zrenner Welcome of the National Media 14:00 14:45 Keynote Lecture Prof. Dr. S. Firestein Department of Biological Sciences, Columbia University, New York, USA Olfaction & Vision: Scent and Sensibility 14:45 15:15 Break 15:15 16:00 Keynote Lecture Prof. Dr. J.F. Ashmore University College of London, The Ear Institute London, UK Audition & Vision: Sensibility and Accuracy 16:00 18:00 Panel Discussion Molecular Medicine of Sensory Systems Profit and benefit of molecular medicine from comparative research on sensory systems Press Conference Open End and Departure 8
Symposium fees Registrants Conference fees include: Participation in the scientific sessions Reception in Die Kelter Tübingen Lunches and snacks & beverages (during breaks) Scientists 100,- Students 25,- Gala Dinner 50,- Monday, 19 th May, 19.30 Location will be announced (Auf der Achalm; Restaurant Achalm, Festsaal Schafstall) I will join Scientists 100,- Students 25,- Gala Dinner 50,- Number of participants insert total fee TOTAL AMOUNT Payment method Please transfer the entire amount to the following account: Bank transfer: International Account Holder: Universitätsklinikum Tübingen Baden-Württembergische Bank Stuttgart IBAN: DE 41 6005 0101 7477 5037 93 BIC/SWIFT-Nr.: SOLADEST Important: Please indicate the reference D.33.03799/9251901 - Symposium Leopoldina Germany Account Holder: Universitätsklinikum Tübingen Baden-Württembergische Bank Stuttgart Konto-Nr.: 7477 5037 93 BLZ: 600 501 01 Important: Please indicate the reference D.33.03799/9251901 - Symposium Leopoldina 9
Registration and Abstract submission from 1 st February until 31 st March 2008 via Internet under the following URL: http://thrc.hno.medizin.uni-tuebingen.de/leopoldina (Abstracts have to be outlined exactly according to the given prototype in Internet) Registration Form E-Mail-Address Title First name Last name Scientist Student Other Institution Street Post code, City, Country No accompanying person Accompanying person(s) Name(s) of accompanying person(s) Please complete the form and send it to: Gabriele Füger Univ.-HNO-Klinik Elfriede-Aulhorn-Str. 5 72076 Tübingen; Germany; Fax: 07071-295674 hpzenner@med.uni-tuebingen.de Participation in the Gala Dinner (19 th May 2008) 10
Hotel reservation Hotel Reservation until 31 st March 2008 via Internet under the following URL: http://thrc.hno.medizin.uni-tuebingen.de/leopoldina Please, print out and mail to Verkehrsverein Tübingen An der Neckarbrücke 1 72072 Tübingen Germany Tel.: +49-7071-9136-14 Fax: +49-7071-350 70 E-Mail: mail@tuebingen-info.de Symposium Molecular Medicine of Sensory Systems Accommodation Form Name, First Name: Institute/Company Street: Country, Postal Code, City E-Mail: Phone: Fax: I hereby request the Tourist Office Tübingen (Verkehrsverein) to make the following hotel arrangements. An accommodation voucher will be sent in return. I would prefer, if available (prices are for one night, incl. Breakfast and VAT): Category Single room Double room Budget (limited) 35,- to 56,- < 86,- Midprice 56,- to 78,- 83,- to 115,- Luxury 78,- to 99,- 115,- to 167,- Arrival by: plane train car Date of arrival: Date of departure: Date/Signature: Fax: +49-7071-350 70 E-Mail: mail@tuebingen-info.de 11
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