2010 Pineal Cell Biology Gordon Research Conference in Galveston,Texas

大卫雷蒙德韦弗 第11届戈登松果体细胞生物学研究会议：昼夜节律和褪黑激素作用机制（松果体GRC）将于2010年2月7日至12日在德克萨斯州的加尔维斯顿举行。 松果体GRC将提供一个论坛，介绍和讨论这个令人兴奋的跨学科领域的新发展和想法，包括褪黑激素和昼夜节律方面，从视网膜光转导，时间生物学，大脑发育，神经元信号传导，基因组学，代谢和癌症的专业知识的不同观点。这次会议的主要目标是促进不同科学家群体之间的互动，以戈登会议的形式，导致信息交流，新的实验策略，新的假设，以及未来项目和合作的想法。 刺激和激烈的讨论将导致对一般原则的见解，并将确定未来研究褪黑激素和昼夜节律对生理功能的影响的关键领域。 已作出特别努力，鼓励妇女、代表性不足的科学家和处于职业生涯早期阶段的科学家参与。 相当数量的与会者将是博士生和博士后研究员，会议上的互动将促进专业成长和职业发展，加强网络联系，促进松果体细胞生物学领域的多样性。 因此，会议将积极促进妇女、代表性不足的群体和科学家在职业生涯早期的专业发展。

David Raymond Weaver IOS-09649012010 Pineal Cell Biology Gordon Research Conference The 11th Gordon Research Conference on Pineal Cell Biology: Mechanisms of Circadian Rhythmicity and Melatonin Action (Pineal GRC) will occur on February 7-12, 2010, in Galveston, Texas. The Pineal GRC will provide a forum for presentation and discussion of new developments and ideas in this exciting, interdisciplinary field, including aspects of melatonin and circadian rhythmicity from the diverse viewpoints of expertise in retinal phototransduction, chronobiology, brain development, neuronal signaling, genomics, metabolism, and cancer. The major objective of this meeting is to promote interaction among a diverse group of scientists in the cloistered Gordon Conference format, leading to information exchange, new experimental strategies, new hypotheses, and ideas for future projects and collaborations. Stimulating and intense discussion will lead to insights into general principles, and will identify key areas for future research into the impact of melatonin and circadian rhythms on physiological functions. Special efforts have being made to encourage the participation of women, underrepresented scientists, and those at early stages of their careers. A significant number of the attendees will be doctoral students and postdoctoral fellows, and interactions at the meeting will foster professional growth and career development, enhance networking and promote diversity in the field of pineal cell biology. The Conference will thus contribute positively to the professional development of women, underrepresented groups, and scientists early in their careers.