Extracellular matrix damage and repair in age-related pathologies
DRA symposium
This DRA symposium provides DRA PhD students with the opportunity to engage with cutting-edge research on extracellular matrix (ECM) damage and its implications in age-related pathologies such as skin aging or atherosclerosis. By focusing on advanced techniques such as phase contrast micro-computed tomography 3D imaging, mass spectrometry and peptide location fingerprinting, PhD students will gain insights into innovative methods for analyzing ECM structure and function. This symposium also exposes students to interdisciplinary approaches, from in silico predictions to in vivo testing, fostering a comprehensive understanding of ECM-related diseases and potential therapeutic strategies. Through these interactions, PhD students will be able to better appreciate the translational potential of their research and enhance their skills in both basic and applied science around the ECM and protein analysis.
Programme
| 12:45 | Auditorium open and possibility to grab a coffee |
| 13:00 | Introduction Assoc. Prof. Andrea Heinz, Department of Pharmacy, University of Copenhagen, Denmark |
| 13:05 |
Detecting and repairing damage in tissue extracellular matrices |
| 14:00 | Extracellular matrix and other protein changes in human cardiovascular disease Prof. Michael Davies, Biomedical Institute, University of Copenhagen, Denmark |
| 15:00 |
Closing of the DRA symposium |
The symposium is organized on behalf of the graduate programme in pharmaceutical sciences, Drug Research Academy, by Associate Professor Andrea Heinz, Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen.
The symposium is free of charge and open for attendance by all interested parties. It is not necessary to pre-register.