Diagnostic and therapeutic potential of extracellular vesicles and exosomes

The potential of extracellular vesicles in disease diagnosis and therapy is only beginning to emerge. The goal of this event is to bring together Brisbane-based researchers with existing or planned research in extracellular vesicles across multiple disciplines, and to disseminate the potential medical application to clinicians.

Event Type	Seminar
When	Oct 29, 2014 from 02:00 AM to 05:00 AM
Where	TRI, Room 2003
Contact Name	m.hill2@uq.edu.au
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Extracellular vesicles (also called exosomes, microvesicles, microparticles) are released by all cells into interstitial fluids. Previously thought of as a 'cellular garbage disposal' mechanism, extracellular vesicles are now recognised to play a biological role in distant communication. Since extracellular vesicles effectively protect molecules (protein, DNA and RNA) from degradation, they are a potential source of stable circulating biomarkers.

The Forum will consist of short presentations and networking opportunities.

Program
12:00pm Welcome & Introduction
12:10pm Presentations
1:00pm Working Lunch
1:30pm Presentations
3:00pm Networking Afternoon Tea

Confirmed speakers

Dr Andreas Moller (QIMR Berghofer)
Professor Matt Trau (AIBN)
Dr Juan Carlos Polanco (QBI)
Dr Renee Stirling Richards (UQCCR)
Dr Michelle Hill (UQDI)

Translational Research Institute (TRI)
37 Kent St
Woolloongabba, QLD 4102
Australia

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