1st International Radiation Proteomics Workshop
May 27-28, 2009
Epidemiological studies suggest that doses of ionizing radiation much lower than previously assumed may cause adverse effects on human health. However, the epidemiological approach in validating health hazards of low-dose ionizing radiation may not be sensitive enough to detect weak biological effects, nor will it give information about the biological mechanisms of these effects. There is a need for a new approach to study biological effects of radiation on cells, tissues and organisms at all dose ranges and at low-dose range in particular.
High-throughput screening techniques such as proteomics have been developing in recent years with a breathtaking speed. Proteomics today is a mature biological tool that can provide us with novel information about the biochemical mechanisms that regulate physiology of the cell. The approach of whole-proteome screening is constantly gaining support in the radiobiological society but its applications have been scarce so far.
The organisers of the 1st Radiation Proteomics Workshop aim to encourage the discussion between radiation biologists and proteomics specialists and enhance their future co-operation. During the intensive two days with lectures, posters, and discussions we will hear about the latest methodological highlights and challenges in proteomics, outline the status of radiation proteomics today and set the future goals that will speed up the process of discovery of new molecular targets of ionizing radiation.
We cordially invite all scientists interested in radiation biology and/or proteomics to the workshop that will be held in Munich on May 27-28, 2009. The preliminary programme of the workshop can be downloaded here
