Lucia Languino,
Professor of Cancer Biology,
Thomas Jefferson University
Dr. Languino investigates the role of cell adhesion receptors in phenotypic changes of prostate cancer cells. A strong research focus is being devoted to the study of the cross-talk between cell adhesion molecules, extracellular matrix proteins and growth factor receptors in vitro and in vivo systems and how this cross-talk affects intracellular signal transduction, cell survival, cell migration and cell division. Dr. Languino's research interests also focus on the cellular and molecular characterization of the metastatic process of prostate cancer with particular emphasis on the signals directing distant localization of prostate cancer cells
Welcome and Introduction by Conference Co-Chair -- Extracellular Vesicles and Cellular Communication
Monday, 13 December 2021 at 14:20
Add to Calendar ▼2021-12-13 14:20:002021-12-13 15:20:00Europe/LondonWelcome and Introduction by Conference Co-Chair -- Extracellular Vesicles and Cellular CommunicationLab-on-a-Chip and Microfluidics 2021 in Coronado Island, CaliforniaCoronado Island, CaliforniaSELECTBIOenquiries@selectbiosciences.com
This conference is focused on current Technologies and Biological Investigations on Extracellular Vesicles. Extracellular vesicles are nano-sized membranous structures released by cells into the extracellular space, and easily detectable in body fluids. Extracellular vesicles are highly heterogenous; large extracellular vesicles are plasma membrane-derived extracellular vesicles, while small extracellular vesicles are of endosomal or non-endosomal origin and are secreted upon fusion with the plasma membrane. Extracellular vesicle biological functions contribute to cell-cell communications in physiological and pathological conditions by carrying unique cargo (proteins, lipids, mRNAs and miRNAs) that modifies the functional state of the recipient cells. Recent investigations have clearly demonstrated the therapeutic and diagnostic potential of extracellular vesicles. The therapeutic potential of extracellular vesicles is of great interest especially because these vesicles can be engineered to achieve specific targeting. Currently, more than 200 trials that utilize extracellular vesicles are already registered in clinicaltrials.gov in the US. In this conference, emerging biological topics and novel technologies will be presented to stimulate discussion between areas of research of microfluidics, organoids and extracellular vesicles.
Add to Calendar ▼2021-12-13 00:00:002021-12-15 00:00:00Europe/LondonLab-on-a-Chip and Microfluidics 2021Lab-on-a-Chip and Microfluidics 2021 in Coronado Island, CaliforniaCoronado Island, CaliforniaSELECTBIOenquiries@selectbiosciences.com
Add to Calendar ▼2021-12-13 14:20:002021-12-13 15:20:00Europe/LondonWelcome and Introduction by Conference Co-Chair -- Extracellular Vesicles and Cellular CommunicationLab-on-a-Chip and Microfluidics 2021 in Coronado Island, CaliforniaCoronado Island, CaliforniaSELECTBIOenquiries@selectbiosciences.com
