• Medical_Professionals
• Medical_students
• Nurses

With the rapidly emerging new tools including genomics, bioinformatics, metabolomics and proteomic analysis and new powerful editing tools such as CRISPR/CAS9 we are getting closer to more defined understanding of the complex cellular pathways underpinning neurodegeneration, which underlie many debilitating pathological and age-associated neurological demise. This is a great opportunity to assemble a rich programme of international speakers to address the latest advances from basic research to clinical applications in disorders of the central nervous system.

The conference will primarily focus on amyotrophic lateral sclerosis/frontotemporal dementia (ALS/FTD), spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), Alzheimer’s disease/dementia, and repeat expansion disorders with translational spin focussing on recent advances in gene based-therapeutics.

Our aim is to share ideas, exchange knowledge and inspire young and established investigators to embrace new research directions. The conference will be chaired by Sherif El-Khamisy and Mimoun Azzouz together with leaders in the field of neurodegeneration. The conference will host many established speakers in the field and a number of oral presentations will be selected from submitted abstracts.

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 Key Sessions

Genomic instability and neurodegeneration

Genomic instability and ageing

Gene therapeutics

Target Audience

The conference will bring together scientists and clinicians interested in many aspects of neurodegeneration with the intent of building a comprehensive understanding of this complex process from cause to therapy and will appeal to researchers interested in Neurodegeneration, Ageing, Gene therapy and DNA repair.

Educational Need

We anticipate an exciting conference to showcase the breadth and strength of progress made in the field and provide ample opportunities to forge new partnerships across research groups. Our aim is to share ideas, exchange knowledge and inspire young and established investigators to embrace new research directions.

Student Offer

Take advantage of this fantastic opportunity for students! Register an academic at the earlybird rate of $1,748 and bring a student for only $745. Unfortunately, Postdocs are not eligible. Both registration packages include; accommodation for the 05, 06, 07 Mar 2018 (on a shared basis for students, note guest rooms are open plan) and a 24hour all-inclusive food and beverage package for the conference period. Academic registrations must be completed by 18th September 2017. Once registered, please contact Emily Bicknell (emily@fusion-conferences.com) to obtain a special registration link for your student.

Jesper Svejstrup (The Francis Crick Institute, UK)

Zhao-Qi Wang (Leibniz Institute on Aging, Germany)

Steven Gray (UNC Gene Therapy Center)

Leonard Petrucelli (Mayo Clinic, Florida)

Marco Foiani (IFOM, Italy)

Luis Pereira de Almeida (University of Coimbra, Portugal)

Nathalie Cartier (INSERM, University of Paris)

Bas Blits (uniQure)

The Fiesta Americana Condesa, Cancun offers a 24hour all inclusive service. Our registration and additional adult/child fees are inclusive of the following;

- Accommodation for 3 Nights (05th, 06th and 07th March 2018).

- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner – available at all restaurants according to operational hours or programmed events.

- International Bar available by the glass in restaurants and bars according to operational hours.

- Pool snacks and International Bar available by the glass at Pool Area.

- Minibar including: soft drinks, domestic beer, bottled water and coffee. Refreshed daily.

- 24 Hour Room Service.

- In Room amenity – Bottle of wine, per room, per stay.

- Gala Night Entry (includes an open bar).

- Complimentary WI-FI throughout the hotel.

Additional nights (per person) are inclusive of the following;

- Accommodation for 1 Night

- Lunch on day of arrival

- Dinner on day of arrival

- Breakfast on day of departure

- International bar available by the glass in restaurants and bars from lunch on day of arrival until breakfast on day of departure

USD

Group registrations not allowed

Accompanying persons not allowed

We don’t accept Online Abstracts

Fiesta Americana Condesa

Cancun, Mexico

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Blvd.Kukulkán km 16.5 Zona Hotelera,

Cancun,

77500

MexicoNearest AirportCancun International Airport

Hotel Details

This stylish hotel features contemporary Mexican architecture, including one of the largest and most impressive thatched-roof "palapas" in the entire country. There are cultural activities, arts and crafts and sports programs to keep you constantly entertained, plus time to relax and enjoy the Mayan culture, soak up the Caribbean sunshine and revel in the international ambiance that settles in after the sun goes down.

Throughout your stay delegates will enjoy a full meal plan, inclusive of beverages. Take your pick from the aromatic Asian delights at Kaumbu, traditional fare at El Mexicano, delicious international cuisine at Kalmia Buffet or perhaps sample the sumptuous Italian dishes at Rosato. There are also several other dining opportunities such as the Cevichería, Pizzeria, Sushi Corner, pool and lounge bar areas. The Gala Night with either a Mayan or Caribbean theme takes place on the third evening of the conference with a mouth-watering feast of local cuisine, an open bar and amazing local entertainment.  We welcome all delegates and their accompanying persons to the Gala Night – a truly fun filled night not to be missed!

Hotel Facilities

Lagoon Pool

Extensive Health Club and Spa

Complimentary Wi-Fi in guest rooms and throughout hotel and conference areas

The Fiesta Americana Condesa, Cancun is the 2015 Winner of the Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence and also received the Travellers Choice Award in 2014. 

The remains of ancient Mayan cities are scattered throughout the Yucatan Peninsula and no trip to Cancun would be complete without a visit to these majestic temples and pyramids set amongst lush tropical vegetation. We will be working very closely with a reputable tour company who will be organising trips to Tulum, Chichen Itza, Coba and Xcaret to name a few, some of which may require a full day. Full day excursions will be arranged pre or post conference and may be on an individual or group booking so we would recommend booking extra nights to extend your stay as early as possible to avoid disappointment should these excursions be of interest to you and/or your party. For further information please contact us.

Submission Info

Abstract submission deadline 2017-09-25

We have a number of oral opportunities available at this meeting. To be considered for a talk, please register for the conference and you will be able to submit your abstract online and monitor the status of your abstract through your Fusion account. Please use the abstract template provided and ensure your abstract is no longer than one page in length. Any abstracts exceeding this size may be cut short during print.

Please take note of the oral submission deadline:   

25 September 2017

Please check the conference programme carefully to note your presentation time (inclusive of Q&A) should you be accepted for an oral presentation. We recommend you check our website regularly as the conference approaches. Regular programme updates will be released under the ‘Programme’ tab on the conference page.

Your Presentation on the Day

If you have prepared some slides to accompanying your talk please ensure you bring these with you on a USB or portable file saving device.

For those presenting on the first day, please email your slides to us so we can have everything prepared and ready for the first session. Please email your slides to: admin@fusion-conferences.com

On the day of your presentation please make yourself known to the AV team who will be available in the conference room. If you have any animations or videos we do advise to run through the presentation with the AV tech to make sure everything is compatible. We also advise that all speakers make themselves known to the AV tech in the conference room immediately before your session beings. The AV tech will apply your microphone and provide a laser pointer should you have an accompanying presentation. We prefer speakers to use our master laptop to run presentations from, however, if you prefer to use your own laptop, please notify us in advance.

It is important that all speakers adhere to their presentation time and respect their fellow presenters. A visual traffic light aide will be available to warn presenters and the audience as your time decreases.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to approach our AV tech or a member of the Fusion team.

Helpful Tips for Presentation Slides

Aspect Ratio: 4:3 in Presenter View, Landscape in Orientation

Font Size: Minimum font size used should be 24pt. 

File Type: Please save your presentation in PPT or PPTS format. 

Video Clips: Please save these separately and do not build them into the PowerPoint. Videos will be played via the AV control desk using the master laptop.

Conference Manager , Fusion Conferences

Phone: +44-16-3872-4137

Email: admin@fusion-conferences.com

Conference Manager , Fusion Conferences

Phone: +44-16-3872-4137

Email: admin@fusion-conferences.com