THE ENRICO FERMI YEAR

A TRIBUTE TO THE "ITALIAN NAVIGATOR" FATHER OF THE WEAK FORCES

GALILEO GALILEI FOUNDATION
WORLD FEDERATION OF SCIENTISTS
ETTORE MAJORANA CENTRE FOR SCIENTIFIC CULTURE

GALILEO GALILEI CELEBRATIONS
Four Hundred Years Since the Birth of MODERN SCIENCE

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES

106th Workshop: CLASSICAL AND NON-CLASSICAL ISSUES FROM PREVENTION TO TREATMENT OF HORMONE-RELATED TUMOURS

ERICE-SICILY: 1 - 6 MAY 2001

Sponsored by the:

• Italian Ministry of University and Scientific Research
• Sicilian Regional Government

PROGRAMME AND LECTURERS

Estrogen Receptor Transduction Mechanisms
HCV and Viruses
Genetics of Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Aromatase and Cancer
Leucopen, Tomatoes and Cancer
New Drugs and Strategies for Breast Cancer
Molecular Biology of Estrogen Receptors
Molecular Biology of Progesterone Receptors
Cancer Epidemiology and Statistics
Molecular Biology of TGFb
ERKO Mouse Models
Enzymes of Steroid Metabolism
Experimental and Clinical Control of Prostate Cancer
Liver Transplantation in Cancer Patients
Clinics of Prostate Cancer
Anti-Hormones and Cancer
Clinics of Neuroblastoma
Gene Therapy of Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Genetics of Cancer in Childhood
Familial Cancer
Oncogenes and Cancer
Gene Expression Profiling
Molecular Biology of Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Functional Characterization of Neuroblastoma Genes
• F. AURICCHIO, II University of Naples, I
• C. BRECHOT, Faculté Necker, Paris, F
• M.A. BUENDIA, Institut Pasteur, Paris, F
• S. CHEN, Beckman Research Institute, Duarte, CA, USA
• L. COHEN, American Health Foundation, Valhalla, NY, USA
• C. COOMBES, CRC Labs., London, UK
• J.A. GUSTAFFSON, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, S
• K. HORWITZ, University of Colorado Med. Center, Denver, CO, USA
• R. KAAKS, IARC, Lyon, F
• C. KNABBE, Robert-Bosch-Krankenhaus, Tubingen, D
• K. KORACH, NIH-NIEHS, Research Triangle Park, NC, USA
• V. LUU-THE, CHUL, Quebec, CDN
• M. MARCELLI, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
• I. MARINO, Mediterranean Institute of Transplantations, Palermo, I
• G. MARTORANA, University of Bologna, I
• R.I. NICHOLSON, University of Cardiff, Wales, UK
• A. PEARSON, James Spencer Institute of Child Health, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK
• J. PRIETO, University of Pamplona, ES
• M. SCHWAB, German Cancer Research Center, Heidelberg, D
• G.P. TONINI, National Institute for Cancer Research (IST), Genoa, I
• G. VECCHIO, University of Naples, I
• R. VERSTEEG, University of Amsterdam, NL
• E. VILLA, University of Milan, I
• M. ZOLLO, Telethon Institute of Genetics and Medicine, Naples, I

   

PURPOSE OF THE WORKSHOP

The main aim of the Workshop is to boost the exchange of knowledge between younger researchers and experienced scientists working in the field of cancer research and treatment. Cross-fertilization between basic research and clinics is a main goal.

The Course will focus on various aspects of the biology and clinics of major human endocrine-related tumours, including breast, prostate, colorectal and liver cancers, as well as neuroblastoma. Particular attention will be dedicated to: primary prevention, genetics of cancer, molecular biology of receptors, steroid enzymes, oncogenes and tumour suppressor genes, angiogenesis, cell-cell interaction, apoptosis, and gene therapy. Some of the leading scientists will present and discuss the most recent advances in the field. Extensive time will be provided to younger researchers for the presentation of their own experimental work and for discussions on individual topics.

APPLICATIONS

Persons wishing to attend the Workshop should apply in writing to:

• Professor Luigi Castagnetta, Ph.D
  Experimental Oncology - Institute of Oncology
  c/o "M. Ascoli" Cancer Hospital Center
  Via del Vespro - 90127 PALERMO

   

specifying:

i) Full name, address, age and nationality;
ii) Academic qualifications and number of publications;
iii) List of publications;
iv) Present position and place of work.

 

Closing date for application: March 30, 2001

• PLEASE NOTE

  Participants must arrive in Erice on May 1, 2001, not later than 5 p.m.