6th
Northern Lights Summer Conference
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June
17 - 20, 2008
University of Manitoba
Fort Garry Campus
Winnipeg, MB
Organized by:
Canadian Federation of Biological Societies
Organisée par le:
Fédération canadianne des sociétés de
biologie
Abstract Deadline for Oral
Presentation: April 15, 2008
Late breaking abstracts received after April 15, 08 will be scheduled
for poster presentation only.
The 2008 program is organized by Dr. Phillip
Gardiner, Director, HLHP Research Institute, and Canada Research
Chair in Physical Activity & Health Studies, University of Manitoba,
Winnipeg, MB
Program:
Keynote lecturer
- Aging is No Longer an Unsolved Problem in Biology
Leonard Hayflick, University of California, San Francisco,
USA
Symposia
- Nutrition as a determinant of successful aging
Chair: Peter Jones, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg,
MB
- Muscles: from molecules to mobility
Chair: Judy Anderson, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB
- Dilemmas of drug therapy in the elderly
Chair: Dan Sitar, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB
Co-Chair: Dr. Ruby Grymonpre, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg,
MB
- The role of oxidative stress in the decline of aged
muscle
Chair: Russ Hepple, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB
- Neuromuscular function and resistance training in older
adults -From laboratory research to clinical implications
Chair : Michelle Porter, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB
- Calpain: A molecular monkey wrench involved in aging
and cell death mechanisms
Chair: James Gilchrist
- Cardiovascular System and Ageing: Exercise Blood Flow
Chair: Don Paterson, University of Western Ontario, London, ON
- The AAA Alarm: Antioxidants, Atherosclerosis and Aging
Chair: Mohammed Moghadasian
- Biology of Alzheimer and Dementia
Chair: Gordon Glazner
Oral & Poster Sessions, Scientific
Exhibits, Award Lectures, Travel Awards and Social Events
"Welcome to Winnipeg
- you belong here."
Winnipeg is a culturally diverse, creative
and cosmopolitan city with a warm, welcoming spirit. From the architecturally
distinct Exchange District to the joie de vivre of the French Quarter
to the heart of history at The Forks, Winnipeg is a striking blend
of old and new, traditional and avant-garde - a cultural oasis without
pretension. With fantastic performing and visual arts, an energetic
and eclectic music scene, varied sports, heritage architecture,
unique attractions and superb cuisine, you can expect a special
experience. Spend some time after or before the conference to explore
the city and the unique culture. Please visit Destination
Winnipeg's website for more information about attractions,
special events, shopping, etc.
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Come and join us at the Sixth Northern Lights
SummerConference, a conference to remember years later.
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