About the Workshop
Neurons are characterized by specialized polarized morphologies, or axons, which are essential for their functions. Both long-range signaling from the periphery and maintenance of the axonal network are paramount for neuronal function and survival. Oftentimes, failure in axonal homeostasis leads to neuronal degeneration. In amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), for example, a breaking point is reached where innervation can no longer be supported, leading to muscle atrophy and loss of motor function. Similarly, failure to recover after traumatic nerve injury is often due to impaired axonal regeneration. Mechanisms of axon degeneration and regeneration are of crucial interest, and this meeting will bring together the fields of neurodegeneration and injury/axon regeneration to capitalize on the potential synergy between these fields. We will explore the mechanisms related to axonal survival/degeneration and regeneration by bringing together leading researchers in both fields to share the current state of research and explore new discoveries and methodologies with the goal of deepening our understanding of these subjects. In addition, we aim to reinforce an international network of collaboration between researchers to spur projects that take advantage of the knowhow and tools from these different research fields.
OIST is the local co-funder of this meeting.
This EMBO Workshop was made possible by funding provided by The Company of Biologists.
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