Welcome
Dear Colleagues,
On behalf of the International Program Organizing Committees I am delighted to invite you to the Congress on Steroid Research to be held at Westin Chicago River North Hotel, Chicago, USA, on 27-29 March, 2011.
As you know, steroid molecules specifically control distinct aspects in cell proliferation and tissue differentiation. Dysfunctions in steroid signal transduction pathways lead to severe disorders and diminished life quality, and consequently pose an economic burden. Research in steroids so far has provided insights on biological homeostasis and how to deal with some health issues like human fertility, menopause or hypertension. However, contemporary society is facing many still unsolved issues in environmental and developmental health and aging. With the interdisciplinary nature of steroid research, involving aspects of analytics, chemistry, biology, medicine and bioinformatics, our Congress will address present state-of-the-art approaches in the molecular basis of steroid-related common human diseases like metabolic syndrome, diabetes, obesity, inflammation, and cancer. Additionally there will be ample time to enjoy plenary lectures, short oral presentations and interactive poster discussions.
Sessions will cover the following major topics:
- understanding steroid receptor functionality
- mechanisms of signal transduction
- pre-receptor metabolism of steroids
- chemistry of steroid synthesis
- steroids in disease
- translational approaches
- environmental impact on human health
General overviews of a topic will be accompanied by presentations of novel work undertaken at leading laboratories that focus on the interdisciplinary character of steroids research. Emerging trends and new developments will also be addressed in the sessions.
I am looking forward to your participation.
Sincerely yours
Professor Jerzy Adamski
Chairperson
Congress of Steroid Research
HelmholtzZentrum münchen, German Research Center for Environmental Health, Munich, Germany
Editor-in-Chief
Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
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The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology is devoted to new experimental and theoretical developments in areas related to steroids. The Journal publishes a variety of contributions, including original articles, general and focused reviews, and rapid communications (brief articles of particular interest and clear novelty). Selected cutting-edge topics will be addressed in Special Issues managed by Guest Editors. Special Issues will contain both commissioned reviews and invited original research to provide comprehensive coverage of specific topics, and all articles will undergo rigorous peer-review prior to publication.
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The Endocrine Society
