11th International Symposium on Urolithiasis

描述（由申请人提供）： 肾结石的形成是一个重大的健康问题，因为它的广泛流行。这是一种复杂的疾病，是遗传和饮食因素相互作用的结果。梳理除了导致晶体形成和结石形成的因素已被证明是困难的。在过去的40年里，来自世界各地对这些问题感兴趣的研究人员、科学家和医生每4年举行一次会议，讨论他们的最新研究。这些会议在传播新信息、介绍新技术以及重新塑造、修改和形成新想法方面发挥了重要作用。随之而来的讨论和合作对于推动该领域取得新的发现非常重要。在此申请中，要求提供资金以帮助支持将于2008年9月在法国尼斯举行的第11届尿石症研讨会。将特别强调利用财政支助协助新的、年轻的、女性和少数民族研究人员出席会议。

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Kidney stone formation is a significant health problem because of its wide prevalence. It is a complex disease that results from an interplay of genetic and dietary factors. Teasing apart the factors that cause crystal formation and result in stone formation has proven difficult. Once every 4 years for the last 40 years researchers, scientists and physicians from all over the world who are interested in these issues have met to discuss their latest research. These meetings have been important in disseminating new information, in describing new techniques, and in reshaping, modifying and formulating new ideas. Discussions and collaborations that ensue have been important in propelling the field forward towards new discoveries. In this application, funds are requested to help support the 11th Symposium on Urolithiasis to be held in Nice, France, in September of 2008. Particular emphasis will be placed on using the financial support to assist new, young, female and minority researchers to attend the meeting.