Novartis Foundation 2006 titles

2006 Titles

Signalling pathways in acute oxygen sensing NF272

Chair: Michael Duchen

A publication that identifies common ground between those involved, addresses the controversies, and delineates avenues for their future resolution.
Comprehensive in its approach, including detailed data from basic biochemistry, physiology and cell and molecular biology.
Presents an international perspective drawing together contributions from the majority of the significant laboratories worldwide involved in studies of acute oxygen sensing.

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Chair: Michael Welsh

Includes detailed data from basic biochemistry, physiology and cell and molecular biology.
The SLC26 transporters family is an area of burgeoning research interest. The proteins are key players in the transport of anions (and probably other chemical species) across epithelia and play a crucial role in a range of diseases, including cystic fibrosis, congenital Cl- diarrhoea and Pendred syndrome.
An international perspective drawing together contributions from the majority of the significant laboratories worldwide involved in studies of the SLC26 transporters family.

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Chair: Seigo Izumo

Presents the very latest data on molecular biological studies of the processes involved in heart failure.
Focuses throughout on the use data from molecular biology to guide the development of novel therapeutic strategies for cardiac failure.
Contains extensive coverage of the very recent stem cell approaches to induce cardiac regeneration.

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Chair: William Corrigall

A very comprehensive account of the problem of nicotine addiction, covering territory all the way from global epidemiology through to basic neuroscience through to new approaches in treatment of nicotine addictions.
Brings together researchers from many different fields and contains detailed accounts of their discussions and interactions.

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Chair: R Douglas Fields

Includes detailed data from basic biochemistry, physiology and cell and molecular neurobiology.
A timely fusion of contributions from cell biologists, neurobiologists and experts in receptor structure and pharmacology.
Presents an international perspective drawing together contributions from the majority of the significant laboratories worldwide involved in studies of purinergic signalling in the brain.

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Chair: Charles Rice

Provides a complete overview of all aspects of dengue and dengue haemorrhagic fever, ranging all the way from basic molecular biology through to strategies for treatment.
Covers many different approaches to the disease and brings together scientists from both the developing and the developed world.
An important focus of the meeting is on new developments in drug discovery in relation to dengue and dengue haemorrhagic fever.

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Chair: Chris Frith

The first book to attempt a comprehensive integration of the study of both empathy and fairness.
Represents an integrated and interdisciplinary approach to these problems covering psychology, neuroscience, evolutionary theory, economic theory, and philosophy.

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Chair: Siamon Gordon

Draws together an international and interdisciplinary group of experts working on both basic and clinical aspects relevant to the topic.
Provides a timely and thorough overview of all important aspects of pulmonary infectious diseases, with particular relevance to the situation in South Africa, including basic pathology, current and potential therapies, and detailed consideration of the innate biological resistance mechanisms in the lung.

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