Extracellular Matrix and Cardiovascular Remodeling Organizer(s): Merry L. Lindsey and Thomas K. Borg Date: January 23 - 28, 2011 Location: Granlibakken Tahoe, Tahoe City, CA, USAIn response to normal growth as well as a variety of pathophysiological signals, the cardiovascular system undergoes a series of structural and functional adaptations, collectively known as remodeling, that are directed responses to both the initial stimulus and to feed-forward changes that result from the precipitating event. Remodeling is driven by the extracellular matrix (ECM) environment, in terms of altered ECM levels, composition, and function. The purpose of this meeting is to bring together researchers, clinicians, and pharmaceutical industry representatives to 1) focus on controversies and knowledge gaps that still prevent or limit therapeutic translation; 2) borrow from other fields (particularly cancer and skin wound healing) to gain insight into ECM functions; and 3) to offer direction and stimulate progress in cardiovascular ECM research. Scholarship Deadline: September 23 2010 Discounted Abstract Deadline: September 23 2010 Abstract Deadline: October 26 2010 Discounted Registration Deadline: November 23 2010 We gratefully acknowledge additional support for this conference from:   Daisuke Yamamoto We appreciate the organizations that provide Keystone Symposia with additional support, such as marketing and advertising:  |