Announcement
Tenth Annual Summer Training Course
in Experimental Aging Research
June 2 – 6, 2002
· Ann Arbor, Michigan
Provides intensive exposure to modern experimental biogerontology for a group of 15 to 20 research scientists. Designed primarily for junior faculty members and advanced postdoctoral fellows who have had at least two years of postdoctoral research experience in some aspect of cell or molecular biology. Senior scientists who wish to become familiar with modern biogerontology are also welcome to apply.
Each day will include (a) overview lectures designed to introduce trainees to the results and concerns central to modern experimental gerontology; (b) research development workshops at which students will present their work and research ideas for constructive critique; and (c) faculty research seminars on selected topics.
Course faculty will include Judith Campisi, Caleb Finch, Rich Miller, Jim Nelson, Arlan Richardson, and Marc Tatar, with guest lectures by David Burke, John Faulkner, Jeffrey Halter, and Bruce Richardson.
Topics to be covered include: |
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Caloric restriction and aging |
Glucose regulation and diabetes |
Reactive oxygen and muscle aging |
Genetic control of longevity in worms and flies |
DNA methylation and aging |
Aging and apoptosis |
Vertebrate animal models for aging |
Alzheimer's disease |
Energy metabolism and aging |
Epigenetic control of gene expression |
Cell senescence in vitro |
Endocrine system aging |
Application deadline: March 5th, 2002
Send CV, publication list, (2) letters of reference and a one page description of research interests to:
Richard A. Miller
The University of Michigan
Room 5316 CCGCB, Box 0940
1500 East Medical Center Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-0940
Questions: Contact Dr. Miller at millerr@umich.edu
No course fee. Lodging and domestic travel expenses will be reimbursed using funds provided to the University of Michigan by the National Institute on Aging.