Neuroscience 2007, La Ciotat, Mediterranean

Basic science is more than ever at the center of intense efforts to translate its discoveries in novel treatments. Our next annual INMED/TINS meeting will be devoted to this issue with presentations and debates on questions that we are all asking: Are gene and cell therapies promising solutions to neurological disorders in the near future? How to use the abundant information produced by genetic advances in a therapeutic perspective? How to develop new treatments for spinal chord injuries? Parkinson? Epilepsies? Developmental disorders?

We shall bring together basic scientists, clinicians and drugs developers to critically review the reasons for the gaps between basic science and new treatments and how to reinforce the dialogue between the key players. As in our previous meetings, stimulating discussions between experts form different disciplines are the core of the meeting.

Inscription fees have been reduced to a maximum and include lunches. Cheap hostels are available in La Ciotat but it is highly recommended to make arrangements early on. The small town is extremely agreeable with an excellent weather and the meeting is on the port and beaches …

Sections:

• Neural Stem Cells: Principles, Prospects and Problems
• Gene and Cell Therapy: How do we go forward?
• Parkinson's Disease
• The Epilepsies
• Developmental Disorders
• Translating Basic Science to Treatments

Speakers

Alvarez-Bulla A, Ben-Ari Y, Brundin P, Cordoso C, Coulter D,

Delalande O, Dobyns WB, Pombo-Villar E, Filbin MT, Guerrini R, Heinemann U, Jensen F, Kordower F, Kriegstein A, Lindvall O, Lledo PM, LoTurco JJ, Löscher W, Maden M, Mandel G, Rakic P, Raybaud C, Staley K, Steward O, Stritmatter S, Svendsen CN, Westbrook G.