VI. International Symposium on Myocardial Cytoprotection October 6, 2010

Dear Colleagues,

It is our great pleasure to invite you to join us in Pécs, the southern capital of Hungary, where the colorful history and beautiful landscape offer a superb venue for the VI. International Symposium on Myocardial Cytoprotection. The Symposium will be organized by the Department of Surgical Research and Techniques and Heart Institute of Pécs University in cooperation with the Experimental Section of Hungarian Society of Cardiology and the International Academy of Cardiovascular Sciences October 7-9, 2010.

This conference is intended to serve as a forum for state-of-the-art science dealing with all aspects of basic and molecular research of the field of cardiology, associated with the new diagnostic approaches and pharmacotherapy in cardiovascular diseases.

It is a pleasure us to extent a most cordial invitation to you to attend the VI. Symposium of Myocardial Cytoprotection in Pécs, the European Capital of Culture in 2010. The strong parallel presence of research and culture assured an attractive mix and shared a powerful experience to the participants.

TENTATIVE TOPICS

• Latest developments in the field of endogenous adaptation of the myocardium.


• Microcirculation: endothelial dysfunction, nitric oxide, diabetes and atherosclerosis.


• Arrhythmia: ionic channel disturbances, long Q-T syndrome, prevention and protection.


• Ischemia and reperfusion.


• Mechanisms of signal transduction.


• Cardiovascular gene expression.


• Stem cells in cardiovascular research.


• Metabolic abnormalities: statins, flavanols and other dietary tools.


• Recent clinical strategies in myocardial salvage and functional recovery.


• Other

IMPORTANT DEADLINES

Deadline for abstract submission: 15 May, 2010

Date of reconfirmation of abstract submission: 30 June, 2010

Deadline for early registration: 30 July, 2010

Deadline for cancellation of registration and booking: 30 September, 2010

Conference information provided by konferenciakalauz.hu

Official Website: http://www.tensi-congress.hu/ismc2010/