The aim of this workshop to identify synergies between chemistry and biology to address unmet need in ageing research. It will be run by the 'Building Links in Ageing Science and Translation' (BLAST) research network, funded by BBSRC and MRC, in partnership with the 91AV. It will bring together chemists and biologists from a range of research areas to identify problems in ageing biology that may be best addressed by applying techniques from chemistry. In particular, the workshop aims to stimulate creative thinking toward developing sensors, probes, diagnostics and therapeutics to identify and treat underlying biochemical mechanisms that drive age-related disease and frailty. In addition to talks by specialists setting out the problems and highlighting successful approaches, there will be opportunities to present new research and to engage in active discussion and debate to move the field forwards. Following the event, there will be an opportunity to apply for a small amount of BLAST pump priming funds for early-stage research related to core themes of the BLAST programme.
Biologists with interests in any aspect of research relevant to ageing are encouraged to attend. Chemists wishing to apply their skillset to biological problems associated with ageing are encouraged to attend. Chemists do no need to have any pre-existing experience in ageing research. The speakers at the workshop will provide an overview of the key areas where chemists and biologists can work together.
There is no charge for this meeting, but places are strictly limited to 50. Participants will be selected from applications on a first come first served basis until applications close on 14th November or the meeting is full, provided that a balance of expertise in chemistry and biology can be achieved. There may be some prioritisation to maintain balance if applications are significantly skewed towards one discipline. Places will be offered as soon as possible after application. All participants will have the opportunity to present a poster to help discussion when networking. Flash presentations will be selected from abstracts. Small travel grants may be available to those with substantial UK travel costs.
Biologists with interests in any aspect of research relevant to ageing are encouraged to attend. Chemists wishing to apply their skillset to biological problems associated with ageing are encouraged to attend. Chemists do no need to have any pre-existing experience in ageing research. The speakers at the workshop will provide an overview of the key areas where chemists and biologists can work together.
There is no charge for this meeting, but places are strictly limited to 50. Participants will be selected from applications on a first come first served basis until applications close on 14th November or the meeting is full, provided that a balance of expertise in chemistry and biology can be achieved. There may be some prioritisation to maintain balance if applications are significantly skewed towards one discipline. Places will be offered as soon as possible after application. All participants will have the opportunity to present a poster to help discussion when networking. Flash presentations will be selected from abstracts. Small travel grants may be available to those with substantial UK travel costs.
