Translational Research Initiative in Ophthalmology (TRIO)
Conference on New Research Challenges
Venue:
Neuroscience School of Advanced Studies
San Quirico d’Orcia, Siena, Italy
April 2 – 5, 2012
Chair
Nicolas Bazan, MD, PhD, Professor of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, LA, USA
Organizer
Caterina Gagliano, MD, PhD, President and Scientific Director Neurovisual Science Technology (NEST) Catania, Italy
The conference purpose is to highlight discoveries, technologies and innovation on mechanisms, novel tools/approaches that aims to prevention and effective therapies for eye diseases
The Translational Initiative in Ophthalmology will bring together leading scientists, researchers, and top experts from academia and industry with the specific aim of establishing new research groups. In the stunning environment of Tuscany emerging topics and latest developments in ocular research will be discussed in order to identify translational innovative avenues of research.
The first meeting of TRIO will be held in San Quirico d’Orcia 2 – 5 April, 2012. The summit will feature plenary lectures and discussions aimed at establishing partnerships in research and business.
Participation is encouraged by ophthalmologists from academic centers and companies.
Research Groups will be formed at the Conference.
Individuals wishing to be part of a research group are encouraged to submit a proposal. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for further information.
Conference Chair
Professor Nicolas Bazan, MD, PhD, School of Medicine,Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA, USA
Plenary Lecturers
Haydee E.P. Bazan, PhD, Professor of Ophthalmology and Neuroscience, School of Medicine Lousiana State University Health Sciences Center, USA
Carlos Belmonte, MD, PhD, Professor of Neuroscience, Universidad Miguel Hernandez-CSIC, San Juan de Alicante, Spain
Mark S. Blumenkranz, MD, Professor and Chairman of Ophthalmology, Stanford University School of Medicine, USA
Massimo Busin, MD, PhD, Head of Ophthalmology, Villa Serena Private Hospital, Italy
Miriam Kolko, MD, PhD, Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, University of Copenhagen, Denmark
Erin Van Kuijk, MD, Professor and Chairman of Ophthalmology, University of Minnesota, USA
Friedrich Paulsen, MD, PhD, Head of Anatomy, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany
Miriam Martinetti, MD, PhD, Professor of Immunogenetic, IRCSS San Matteo, University of Pavia, Italy
Jose-Alain Sahel, MD, Chairman of Ophthalmology, Quinze-Vingts National Ophthalmology Hospital, France
Leopold Schmetterer, PhD, Professor of Pharmacology, Medical University of Vienna, Austria
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