Mangosteen, Bacteria, Adhesion and Infection
Mangosteen today announced the dates for its inaugural meeting in West Africa
GRONINGEN, THE NETHERLANDS (PRWEB) August 19, 2004 -- Mangosteen today
announced the dates for its inaugural meeting, to be held in Senegal and The
Gambia between the 16th and 24th of February 2005. Entitled ‘Bacterial Adhesion
and Infection’, this unique two part meeting will focus on cutting-edge aspects
of the study and interference with protein-carbohydrate interactions in the
adhesion of bacterial pathogens. The scientific chair for the meeting will be
Dr. Roland J. Pieters of Utrecht University’s Institute for Pharmaceutical
Sciences in The Netherlands.
The meeting will address the topic of
adhesion of bacterial pathogens to tissue surfaces, which is a prelude to
infection. The molecular biology and structural characterization of important
adhesion proteins will be discussed. Furthermore, multidisciplinary elements
come from the work the design and chemical synthesis of adhesion inhibitors of
various chemical nature, such as multivalent carbohydrates. Such inhibitors
could be alternatives to resistance prone conventional antibiotics. The mix of
representatives of various disciplines linked to the topic should be a good
opportunity to initiate new collaborations and consortia.
ABOUT
MANGOSTEEN
Mangosteen exists to facilitate regular series of scientific
meetings and gatherings in a variety of fascinating yet all too often forgotten
parts of the developing world. We work to foster high quality peer-peer
interactions of all kinds - from international standard, cutting-edge
conferences to smaller workshops and single company brain-storming sessions. Our
territory is easily defined - groups of committed scientific professionals,
discussing science - not at home, but in the developing world. Mangosteen's
cost-effective approach ensures that these short business trips address several
important issues - all by arranging for hard-working, highly educated
individuals to take a cheap, enjoyable and enlightening break away from the
daily routine of work. Not only will Meeting Participants be treated to a
relaxed atmosphere and the time to discuss science in a stimulating new
environment, but they will also be provided with rare opportunities to fully
interact with scientists and students from institutes in the developing world.
Ultimately, we believe that the increase in both the quality and quantity of
scientific information exchanged between these two disparate communities will
unquestionably prove invaluable to both. In the immediate term, any amount of
recognition from the worldwide scientific community is welcomed by those working
hard to improve daily life in the developing world. At the same time, visitors
from the developed world are unlikely to feel anything other than greatly
enriched by the experience. Not only enriched and informed, but relaxed and
entertained, with fun and flexibility both being
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