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PrP Canada 2007 - Canada's prion research conference - Protein Structure Dynamics
Feb 18-21, 2007 Calgary, AB
Sheraton Suites Calgary, Eau Claire
255 Barclay Parade SW
(I believe this is right downtown).
What is PrPCanada?
The Alberta Prion Research Institute and PrioNet Canada are partnering to bring to you PrPCanada 2007 – Canada’s prion research conference. This collaborative event themed “Exploring new terrain” will demonstrate how Canadians are contributing to global prion research efforts by highlighting research taking place through PrioNet Canada and the Alberta Prion Research Institute (with presentations from over 30 different research projects). The conference also includes plenary talks, workshops, guest speakers, and a poster session.
Guest speakers include:
Opening plenary: Dr. Adriano Aguzzi, University of Zurich, presenting on the status of prion research around the world
Mr. Ray Bradley, BSE expert from the UK, will speak on the rise and fall of BSE in Europe
Welcome plenary: Ms. Florence Kranitz, Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Foundation (US), speaking on the human side of prion diseases
Dr. Pierluigi Gambetti from the National CJD Surveillance Centre (US) speaking on human prion diseases
Mr. Jay Ingram, Discovery Channel Canada, presenting a workshop on effective science communications
Dr. Jiri Safar, University of California, presenting a workshop on conformation-dependent immunoassay and protease-sensitive PrPSc
Dr. Michael Samuel, Wisconsin Cooperative Wildlife Research Unit, speaking on lessons learned from CWD in Wisconsin
Dr. Robert Will, Western GeneralHospital (Edinburgh), presenting on variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
Session theme moderators include:
Dr. Neil Cashman, University of British Columbia/PrioNetCanada
Dr. Howard Feldman, University of British Columbia
Dr. Ted Leighton, Canadian Cooperative Wildlife Health Centre (U of S)
Dr. Stephen Moore, University of Alberta/Alberta Prion Research Institute
Dr. Maura Ricketts, Public Health Agency of Canada
Dr. David Westaway, University of Alberta
Rates & Deadlines:
CAN$425
CAN$175 - students
Half day rates are also available.
PrioNet Canada and Alberta Prion Research Institute member registration (as allocated – see conference web site) is complimentary.
Poster abstract deadline is January 15, 2007.
Registration deadline is January 25, 2007.
PrPCanada 2007 is proudly offered in partnership by the Alberta Prion Research Institute and PrioNet Canada.