Western Region Islet Study Group

西域岛研究小组

• 批准号: 6419975
• 负责人: JOHN C HUTTON
• 金额: $ 1万
• 依托单位: UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 财政年份: 2001
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2001-09-20 至 2002-08-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/6419975
• 关键词: meeting /conference /symposium; pancreatic islet function; pancreatic islets; travel

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): In the past few years, the NIH has placed increasing emphasis on improving our understanding of beta cell biology as a necessary step towards developing a definitive therapy for diabetes. In particular, NIDDK is promoting collaborative interinstitutional efforts in this area as evidenced by the upcoming formation of a national beta cell consortium. To further facilitate progress and cooperation in the area of beta cell biology, the idea of starting a Western Region Islet Study group was proposed in the summer of 2000 to bring together 60-100 participants at an annual meeting to meet and exchange ideas. A strong emphasis on the participation of young investigators at the graduate and postgraduate level was proposed. An organizing committee was chosen of established researchers in basic islet and diabetes research from 6 geographically dispersed centers, namely Denver, Los Angeles, Portland, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle and Vancouver. The members of the committee have contacted research groups within their geographical region and a membership database has been compiled centrally. It is planned to hold the inaugural meeting of the group at the Marconi conference center about 90 minutes north of San Francisco near Tomales Bay beginning on Friday, September 28th and ending on Sunday, September 30th. Six topic areas will be covered: Embryological development of the endocrine pancreas Post-natal islet development and homeostasis of islet cell mass. Stimulus-secretion and stimulus-biosynthesis coupling of pancreatic hormone secretion. Cell biology of insulin secretion. The islet in diabetes. Novel therapeutic approaches to diabetes. The meeting will center around 6 scientific sessions of 2 hour covering the above topic areas. Oral presentations of 20-minute duration will be delivered from abstract submissions reviewed and selected by the organizing committee (see below). A strong bias will be made towards young investigators in the selection process but consideration will be also given to favor women, underrepresented minorities and individuals with disabilities. Outside of the main program there will be one invited lecture and informal discussion groups. Facilities will be provided for job seminars if requested and a bulletin board for positions vacant and wanted will be displayed. The primary goal of the meeting is to bring together as many of the young investigators in the islet research field in the region and to foster communication and collaboration between these individuals and their supporting group. The meeting will be more than just a conference focused on a topical area of great scientific and social importance. It will be an important step in catalyzing further development in the field and unifying researchers for the task ahead, one which will involve the generation of research consortia and strong liaison between academia and industry.

描述（由申请人提供）： 在过去的几年中，NIH越来越重视改善我们的 理解β细胞生物学是开发一个必要的步骤 糖尿病的确定治疗。特别是，NIDDK正在促进 该领域的协作跨机构努力，这是 即将形成的国家β细胞财团。进一步促进 β细胞生物学领域的进步与合作，开始的想法 2000年夏天提出了一个西部地区胰岛研究小组 在年度会议上，有60-100名参与者聚会和交流想法。一个 非常强调年轻调查人员对研究生的参与 提出了研究生水平。选择了一个组织委员会 基本胰岛和糖尿病研究的既定研究人员 地理分散的中心，即丹佛，洛杉矶，波特兰，圣 迭戈，旧金山，西雅图和温哥华。委员会成员有 联系了他们的地理区域内的研究小组和成员资格 数据库已集中编译。计划举行就职典礼 该小组在马可尼会议中心的会议大约90分钟以北约90分钟 旧金山在9月28日（星期五）开始，托马莱斯湾附近 9月30日星期日。 将涵盖六个主题区域： 内分泌胰腺的胚胎学发展 产后胰岛发育和胰岛细胞质量的体内平衡。 胰腺激素的刺激分泌和刺激生物合成偶联 分泌。胰岛素分泌的细胞生物学。 糖尿病中的胰岛。 糖尿病的新型治疗方法。 会议将以2小时的6个科学会议为中心 上面的主题领域。将交付20分钟的口头演示 从组织委员会审查和选择的摘要提交 （见下文）。将对年轻调查员的强烈偏见 选择过程，但也将考虑以偏爱女性 代表性不足的少数民族和残疾人。外面 主要计划将有一个受邀的讲座和非正式讨论小组。 如果需要，将为工作研讨会提供设施和公告委员会 将显示空置和通缉的位置。 会议的主要目标是将许多年轻人聚集在一起 该地区胰岛研究领域的研究人员并培养 这些人与他们的支持之间的沟通和协作 团体。会议将不仅仅是专注于主题的会议 伟大的科学和社会重要性领域。这将是重要的一步 促进该领域的进一步发展，并统一研究人员 任务是，其中一项将涉及研究财团的产生和 学术界与工业之间的强烈联络。