Co-funding Institute(s):
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
The 6th Annual North American Genetic Analysis of ABC Transporters Workshop
September 24, 2009 - September 25, 2009
NCI-Frederick, Frederick, MD, United States
Contact for additional information: Dr. Michael Dean, NCI 301-846-5931
DescriptionThe objectives of the meeting are to bring together researchers in the field of ABC transporters to discuss advances in the field and new research findings. Presentations will include talks by students and postdoctoral scientists on their current research, overview presentations by leading researchers in the field, and poster presentations. In addition, presentations will be given by representatives of rare disease foundations to provide interaction between scientists in the field and the disease foundations. The goals are to bring together the top research groups in the field, with representatives from major disease foundations to discuss new data, and educate new investigators in the field. New research ideas and funding ideas will be generated as well as productive collaborations and job opportunities for young investigators.