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THE 6TH BALTIC
SUMMER SCHOOL:
DIABETES
molecular heterogeneity, mechanisms
and emerging technologies
Place and time
22.08 - 03.09, Theoretical Course, University of Lund
03.09 - 10.09, Laboratory Course, Universities of Lund, Kiel and
Copenhagen.
Participation fee
250 EURO. The participation fee covers lunches as well as course
material.
Baltic Summer School Stipends
Stipend covers accommodation and some living expenses. Travel expenses
(cheapest airfare) may also
be supported on an individual basis. All participants are eligible
for stipends, no specific application is required.
Application deadline
Friday, April 30, 2004. Notice of acceptance of applications by
Monday, May 24, 2004.
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU RECEIVE AN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF
RECEIPT OF APPLICATION .
The Theoretical Course, 22.08-03.09, at the University
Hospital MAS, Malmö, Sweden, is open
to 50 young scientists at the late phase of their PhD studies as
well as at the medical specialist or post-doc levels. The Faculty
Members of the Baltic Summer School, with co-ordinating professor
Åke Lernmark, includes worldwide experts who will present
the current knowledge within the following fields:
· Epidemiology, genetics, diagnostic criteria
and classification Beta Cell Development and stem
Cells as well as pro-inflammation and autoimmunity, pathophysiology
and degeneration
· The Exo-Endo Axis of the Pancreas and pancreatic disorders
· Insulin action and the development of diabetes and its
complications
· Diabetes Prediction and Prevention
· Cytokines in Immune and Metabolic Function
Invited speakers will participate in panel discussions.
There will be opportunities for poster presentations and workshops
on research opportunities and funding mechanisms.
The Laboratory Course, 03.09-10.9, Lund, Kiel and
Copenhagen is open to 20 of the young scientists participating
in the theoretical course, who will join on-going research projects
ranging from molecular mechanisms of insulin secretion and action,
metabolism, diabetes etiology and pathogenesis including autoimmunity
of type 1 diabetes to clinical research and mangement skills in
diabetes. Special emphasis
is on the heterogeneity of diabetes and molecular mechanisms of
disease development and differential diagnosis.
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