Unifying mechanisms of neurological disorders--scientific, translational and clinical implications: overview and theme of the 26th International Neurotoxicology Conference.

摘要

The twenty-sixth meeting in the International Neurotoxicology Conference Series (NEUROTOX 26) was held June 6-10, 2010 at the Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront Hotel in Portland, Oregon. The theme of the 2010 conference was Unifying Mechanisms of Neurological Disorders: Scientific, Translational, and Clinical Implications. Scientists from around the world presented state-of-the-science research in a variety of venues including Plenary Sessions, Symposia, Roundtable Discussion, Platform Sessions, Workshops, Poster Session with Pre-doctoral Student and Postdoctoral Trainee Research and Travel Award Competitions, and focused Panel Discussions. NEUROTOX 26 wrapped up with a Roundtable Discussion on "Unifying Mechanisms of Neurological Disorders: Scientific, Translational, and Clinical Implications: Summary and Recommendations."Background on the Conference Series: The International Neurotoxicology Conference is an annual event that focuses on a timely theme while providing an opportunity for presenting new data related to the general interdisciplinary field of neurotoxicology. Special emphasis is placed on promoting, nurturing and mentoring students and young investigators in the field; networking with experts is facilitated and encouraged. The Neurotoxicology Conference has convened in either Little Rock or Hot Springs, Arkansas, the majority of the time. Other cities in which the conference has convened are Chicago (x2), Colorado Springs (x2), Honolulu, Research Triangle Park (x2), San Antonio and Rochester, NY. This is the first time the conference has convened on the West Coast. Each year the conference focuses on a timely theme that is identified by leaders in the field of neurotoxicology.