6th International Congress on Glucocorticoid Induced Osteoporosis - October 8-10, 2009 - Siena, Italy - Professional Diabetes Conferences

6th International Congress on Glucocorticoid Induced Osteoporosis

Date: October 8-10, 2009
Location: Siena, Italy
Email: gio2009@symposium.it
Description: This meeting is a continuation of the five previous meetings held in Italy every two years since 1999. As in the past, the aim of the meeting is to present and discuss the latest science in skeletal biology and pharmacology, and to focus on glucocorticoid therapy in diverse clinical settings. The meeting will maintain the tradition of a thorough discussion among top-level researchers and experienced clinicians, and will also provide practical answers to health care professionals.

Scientific highlights:
Epidemiology of GIO and Evaluation of Established and Emerging Risk Factors
Genetic and Epigenetic Regulation of Glucocorticoid Action
Bone Cell Fate and Differentiation
Osteogenic-Angiogenic Coupling
Osteoimmunology and GIO
The Muscle-Bone Unity and Glucocorticoid Induced Myopathy
Multiple Endocrine Involvement in GIO
Advances in Clinical Assessment
Age-related Variables in Therapeutic Strategies with Glucocorticoids
GIO in Children
GIO in Lung and Gastrointestinal Diseases
New Drugs and Bone
Bone Active Agents and Bone Quality
Pharmacological and Non Pharmacological Intervention in GIO
Osteoarthritis