24th Annual Meeting of the PanAmerican Society for Pigment Cell Research: “Harnessing the Power of Scientific Discoveries in Pigment Cell Research"

泛美色素细胞研究学会第 24 届年会：“利用色素细胞研究中科学发现的力量”

• 批准号: 10318270
• 负责人: John A D'Orazio
• 金额: $ 2.5万
• 依托单位: UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 财政年份: 2021
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2021-07-10 至 2022-06-30
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/10318270
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ABSTRACT The 2021 Annual Meeting of the Pan-American Society for Pigment Cell Research (PASPCR), entitled, “Harnessing the power of scientific discoveries in pigment cell research” will be held in Lexington, Kentucky, September 22-25, 2021. Founded in 1988 and made up of approximately 100 members, the PASPCR unites clinicians, developmental biologists, biochemists, immunologists, cell biologists, photobiologists and chemists in the study of pigmentation, melanin and melanocytes. The overall objective of PASPCR 2021 is to increase our knowledge of the normal and abnormal chemistry, biology, and photobiology of the melanocyte across species and its contribution to human health and disease. Building on the success of partnering with the American Society for Photobiology (ASP) at our last meeting, we are planning a joint plenary session focused on UV damage and repair to stimulate interaction between PASPCR and ASP investigators. In addition, we are taking advantage of the robust equine research being done at UK by partnering with the Gluck Equine Research Center (UK) to consider the horse as a model for pigment cell biology and melanoma in two plenary sessions. The goals of the meeting are to (1) highlight recent advances in melanin structure and analysis across species, in pigment cell response to light and other environmental stimuli, and in genome-level understanding of melanocyte function and transformation using relevant animal models and human tissue, (2) bring together investigators and clinicians with strong interests in photoprotection, melanocyte developmental and stem cell biology and health disparities in pigmentary disease, and (3) provide mentorship to young investigators with a specific focus on identifying and overcoming career barriers of women and underrepresented minorities. We have emphasized the importance of diversity, inclusivity and equity (DEI) with two dedicated panel discussions and by inviting faculty from the Skin of Color Society to our meeting. In response to requests by trainees and young investigators, we are incorporating a panel discussion focused on pigment cell research in the Industry setting. We have ensured meaningful inclusion of young investigators, women, and underrepresented minorities among the invited speakers and leadership of PASPCR 2021. The meeting also features a "Mentorship Mixer" that provides a structured mechanism for students and trainees to obtain scientific and career guidance from well-established scientists. Finally, we are planning a hybrid virtual online/live format with suitable physical distancing measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to maximize participation in the meeting. Led by a strong organizational team, PASPCR 2021 promises to be a conference of lasting impact for the pigment cell biology community.

抽象的 泛美色素细胞研究学会（PASPCR）的2021年会议，题为 “利用色素细胞研究中的科学发现的力量”将在肯塔基州列克星敦举行 2021年9月22日至25日。成立于1988年，由大约100名成员组成，PASPCR单位 临床医生，发育生物学家，生物化学家，免疫学家，细胞生物学家，光生物学家和化学家 在色素沉着研究中，黑色素和黑色素细胞。 PASPCR 2021的总体目标是增加 我们对黑素细胞的正常和异常化学，生物学和光生物学的了解 物种及其对人类健康和疾病的贡献。基于与 美国光生物学学会（ASP）在我们的上一次会议上，我们计划集中全体会议 紫外线损坏和修复以刺激PASPCR和ASP研究人员之间的相互作用。另外，我们 正在通过与Gluck马合作利用在英国进行的强大的马研究 研究中心（英国）将马作为两种全体体内色素细胞生物学和黑色素瘤的模型 会议。会议的目标是（1）强调黑色素结构和分析的最新进展 跨物种，在色素细胞对光和其他环境刺激的反应中，以及基因组级别 使用相关动物模型和人体组织了解黑素细胞功能和转化，（2） 将研究人员和临床医生汇集到对光保护，黑素细胞发育的浓厚兴趣 色素疾病的干细胞生物学和健康差异，（3）为年轻人提供精神训练 调查人员特别着眼于识别和克服妇女的职业障碍和 代表性不足的少数民族。我们强调了多样性，包容性和公平（DEI）的重要性 通过两个专门的小组讨论，并通过邀请教师从色彩社会的皮肤到我们的会议。在 对受训者和年轻调查员的要求的回应，我们正在进口小组讨论。 行业环境中的色素细胞研究。我们确保有意义地包含了年轻调查员， 妇女和少数民族的少数族裔和PASPCR 2021的领导人中的少数群体。 会议还具有“指导混音器”，为学生和受训者提供了结构化机制 从成熟的科学家那里获得科学和职业指导。最后，我们正在计划一个混合虚拟 在线/实时格式，采用适当的物理距离措施，以响应Covid-19的大流行 最大程度地参加会议。在一个强大的组织团队的领导下，PASPCR 2021承诺将成为一个 对色素细胞生物学社区的持久影响会议。