Joan J. Guinovart (IRB Barcelona) and Dario Alessi (University of Dundee, UK) Barcelona, Spain. 8-10 NOVEMBER, 2010
Presentation
This conference brings together some of the key experts in the new and fascinating field of cancer metabolism. Topics of discussion will include:
- How do cancer cells reprogram their metabolism to power their persistent growth, often under unfavorable conditions?
- How are changes in cancer cell metabolism coordinated with the activation of oncogenic mechanisms that drive proliferation?
- Can the disruption of certain metabolic pathways be exploited therapeutically to develop new treatments for cancer?
The number of participants of Barcelona BioMed conferences is kept to a minimum to facilitate ample discussion and interactions in a relaxing environment. We hope this meeting will inspire participants research in this exciting new area.
Organised by IRB Barcelona with the collaboration of the Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria Foundation (fBBVA).
Hosted by the Institut d'Estudis Catalans (IEC).
For more information, please contact the Barcelona BioMed Conference Secretariat at
biomed
irbbarcelona.org
Links
Registration deadline: September 15, 2010
There is no registration fee for this conference, but the number of participants is limited.
Participants are invited to submit abstracts, a number of which will be selected for short talk and poster presentations. Abstracts should include a title, authors, affiliations, summary (max 250 words) and references.
Venue
The BARCELONA BIOMED CONFERENCE on Cancer metabolism will be hosted by the Institut d'Estudis Catalans (IEC) in the heart of downtown Barcelona. Talks will take place in the Sala Prat de Riba.
Institut d'Estudis Catalans
C. del Carme, 47
08001 Barcelona
Tel +34 932 701 620
Fax +34 932 701 180
informacioiec.cat
www.iec.cat
How to reach the IEC:
From Barcelona El Prat airport:
Via Taxi
A taxi from the airport to the IEC should take about 25 minutes and cost around 25-30 euros depending on traffic and luggage.
Via Train
The RENFE train leaves the airport every half an hour and will take you to Passeig de Gracia station, in about 25 mins and costs 2.80 Euros for a single ticket. Change here for the Green Line metro to Liceu. The IEC is a 10-minute walk from the metro station (see map).
Via Bus
A transfer service called "Aerobus" will also take you from the airport to Plaça Catalunya and costs 4.25 Euros. The journey time is around 30 minutes. The IEC is a 10-minute walk from the Plaça Catalunya (see map).
From Girona airport:
The "Barcelona bus" runs a transfer service between Girona Airport and Barcelona's city centre, scheduled to coincide with Ryan Air flights. The bus stops right outside the airport and will take you to Estacio d'Autobusos Barcelona Nord (Barcelona's main bus terminal), with a journey time of about 1 hr 10 min. The nearest Metro stop to the bus station is Arc De Triomf, which is a 5-10 minute walk from the bus station (exit the bus station Sortida Nàpols). Take the Red Line (L1) to Plaça Catalunya. The IEC is a 10-minute walk from the Plaça Catalunya (see map).
From Sants train station:
Transfer to the metro Red Line (L1), and get off at laça Catalunya. The IEC is a 10-minute walk from the Plaça Catalunya (see map).
If you are arriving locally:
Metro
Plaça Catalunya (lines 1 and 3)
Liceu (line 3)
FGC
Plaça Catalunya (train from Sarrià)
Renfe
Plaça Catalunya
Buses
41, 55, 141 (Plaça Catalunya stop)
14, 18, 59, 91 (Rambla stop)
Barcelona Metropolitan Transport webiste (with metro and bus maps)
Accomodation
Speakers will be lodged at the Hotel Catalonia Ramblas
c/ Pelayo, 28
08001 Barcelona
Telephone: +34 93 316 84 00
Fax: +34 93 316 84 01
e-mail: ramblas.comercialhoteles-catalonia.es
www.hoteles-catalonia.com
Other hotels
A list of additional hotels within walking distance of the IEC can be found at: http://www.barcelona-tourist-guide.com/en/hotels/hotelmaps/ramblas-hotel-barcelona.html (The IEC is located near the blue point 08/5 star). Rates will vary depending on choice of hotel and season. Please check with the hotel of your choice directly for the best offer.
Residences
Another possibility is the Residencia dels Investigadors (Investigators Residence Hall), which has an agreement with the CSIC (Spanish National Research Council) and the Catalan Government. It is located just behind the IEC, and is available for short-term stays. Rates (valid from 01/10/08- 31/08/09) range between 51-68 euros for a single room, to 71-94 euros for a double room.
Residencia dels Investigadors
C/ Hospital, 64
08001 Barcelona
Telephone: +34 93 443 86 10
Fax: +34 93 442 82 02
e-mail: investigadorsresa.es
www.resa.es/eng/residencias/investigadors
Participants registered for events in the Barcelona BioMed series should contact the hotels and residences directly to arrange bookings and payment.
Speakers
Chairs:
Joan J. Guinovart (IRB Barcelona) and Dario Alessi (University of Dundee, UK)
Speakers:
- Anne Brunet, Standford University School of Medicine (Stanford, CA, USA)
- Lewis C. Cantley, Harvard Medical School (Boston, MA, USA)
- Valeria R. Fantin, Agios Pharmaceuticals (Cambridge, MA, USA)
- Kun-Liang Guan, University of California (San Diego, CA, USA)
- Grahame Hardie, University of Dundee (Scotland, UK)
- Barbara Kahn, Harvard Medical School (Boston, MA, USA)
- Brendan Manning, Harvard School Of Public Health (Boston, MA, USA)
- Salvador Moncada, University College London (London, UK)
- Mario Pende, INSERM (Paris, France)
- Jacques Pouysségur, Institute of Signaling, CNRS (Nice, France)
- David M. Sabatini, Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research (Cambridge, MA, USA)
- Almut Schulze, EMBO Young Investigator, Cancer Research UK (London, UK)
- Reuben J. Shaw, The Salk Institute (La Jolla, CA, USA)
- M. Celeste Simon, University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, PA, USA)
- Karen H. Vousden, Beatson Institute for Cancer Research (Glasgow, Scotland, UK)
- Kwok-Kin Wong, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (Boston, MA, USA)
- Pan Zheng, University of Michigan Medical Center (Ann Arbor, MI, USA)