Student Focus - The Young Life Scientists’ Symposia 2014

摘要

The Young Life Scientists' Symposium on TRP channels was supported by the Biochemical Society, the British Pharmacological Society and the Physiological S ociety in addition to King's College London and sponsored by various biotechnology companies. It attracted about 100 national and international early-career researchers, with vivid discussions on the cutting-edge research on the physiology, pharmacology and biochemistry of TRP channels. Additionally, YLS2014 incorporated engaging workshops on the future of publications (F1000) and outreach opportunities, including Dr Julie Keeble's experience with the Mission Discovery programme to send experiments to the International Space Station. Achievements were celebrated with numerous prizes from F1000 and the organizing committee. The symposium was concluded with a 'Spicy TR(i)P' to Masala Zone for some classic activation of TRP channels. We thank all of the speakers (Professor Susan Brain, Professor Maria Belvisi, Dr Scott Earley, Dr David Andersson, Dr Anthony Albert, Dr Peter Cox and Dr Eva Amsen) and delegates for making this symposium such a success.