Solidarity: Rare Disease Day 2012

Next Wednesday 29th February is a particularly important day. It not only maintains the accuracy of the calendar, but marks Rare Disease Day 2012. This year, Rare Disease Day falls on the rarest day in the calendar, like the first Rare Disease Day in 2008. The theme for Rare Disease Day 2012 is ‘Solidarity: Rare … Read more

Overview of the NCRI, BTS and BAD meetings

In November last year, the 7th National Cancer Research Institute (NCRI) Cancer Conference was held in Liverpool, UK. This conference focussed on all aspects of cancer research, from basic research to clinical care. Of note, Prof. Dr. Michael Hall from the University of Basel, Switzerland, gave a comprehensive introduction to mTOR signalling and its role … Read more

Abstract deadline reminder – Fourth BHD Symposium

The Fourth BHD Symposium is fast approaching and there are now only 5 days left to submit an abstract. Researchers wanting to present at the symposium, either through a poster or oral presentation, have until the end of the day on Wednesday 15th February to submit their abstracts. Abstracts can be submitted here and more … Read more