ABOUT THE COURSE
In the recent years an enormous progression and conceptual advances have expanded the field of mitochondrial biology to be central in almost all aspects of cell physiology. Apart from constituting the 'cellular power plants', mitochondria form a complex metabolic network which is crucially involved in cell survival, apoptosis, redox control, protein biogenesis and assembly, calcium homeostasis and many metabolic and biosynthetic pathways. Many aspects of mitochondrial function have come into view in the last decade and appear to be far more complex than previously assumed. It is therefore of utmost importance to bring together students, young researchers and established leaders in different aspects of mitochondrial biology to teach and discuss the newest developments in this field in a unified context of mitochondrial biology.
This FEBS/EMBO joint lecture course follows two highly successful FEBS Advanced lecture courses (in 2007 and 2009). Key-ingredients of the course will be i) the fact that different aspects ranging from DNA replication, protein import, mitochondrial morphology and disease will be presented allowing attendees to have a global view of mitochondrial biology ii) A diverse group of investigators and students working on different aspects of mitochondria in different organisms (essentially spanning all well-developed modern systems in modern biology ranging from yeast to plants to human cells) is expected to come together and discuss with students their results and ideas. This should stimulate a very open and fertile discussion of the variety of model systems related to mitochondrial research. iii) A diversity of techniques and approaches will be presented as a trigger for future research collaborations and exchange of students.
Specific topics that will be addressed include assembly and degradation of respiratory complexes, mitochondrial maintenance and dynamics, organelle metabolism, signaling and metal biology, macromolecule (RNA, protein) trafficking and assembly, mitochondrial gene expression, mitochondrial dysfunctions (diseases, cancer, apoptosis, ageing) and new technologies. A number of slots will be allocated to students to give a short talk, in addition to 5-min flash presentations to PIs in front of selected posters and round table discussions selected by the students. The organization provides an informal and relaxed environment and ample time to give young researchers the opportunities to meet and discuss with the PIs.
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