NERKA6 summary
It is our pleasure to announce that the sixth Regional Biophysical School “Academician Radoslav K. Andjus” (NERKA6) entitled „Imaging neuroinflammation“ took place in Kotor (Montenegro) from 17th to 20th June 2016. Here are some NERKA6 impressions, testimonials and photos to illustrate the atmosphere 🙂
The topic of the School was to introduce modern methods of biophysical imaging and image analysis in studies of inflammatory phenomena and markers of neurodegenerative diseases. Discussion was stimulated among participants on the translational value of these techniques and the clinical relevance of presented experimental markers. A discussion panel was also organized on the crisis in modern science and the relevance of interdisciplinarity and team work. The techniques covered were MRI, MRS, PET, EPRI, and advanced microscopy (non-linear microscopy- dual photon fluorescence, Fluorescence correlation spectroscopy & microscopy, PALM, STED, CARS, digital holographic microscopy). A multidisciplinary faculty (from 8 countries: Australia, Austria, Canada, Italy, Serbia, Sweden, UK, and USA) was chosen ranging from fields of physics (applications of laser technology and advanced microscopy), physical chemistry (magnetic resonance techniques and applications), biology (experimental models of neurodegenerative diseases), and medicine (clinical studies and markers of neuroinflammation).
The students were from 8 countries: Armenia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Italy, Macedonia, Serbia and Slovakia. Altogether 33 students were registered. 15 students were awarded a fellowship on competitive basis.
(You can also check here the original IUPAB report.)
NERKA6 impressions
Imaging Neuroinflammation – many thanks
Dear Pavle and Boris,
many thanks for inviting me to the NERKA6 meeting. It was a super meeting on a very interesting topic: I learned a lot about imaging, in an historic town, in an historic and beautiful Institute. It was a very enjoyable couple of days meeting listening to first rate science and talking with faculty and students. Thanks again for your hospitality and all the work you put into organising it.
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