2008 International Federation of Adipose Therapeutics and Science (IFATS) Conference Date Set

The Sixth Annual IFATS Meeting will be October 24-26, 2008 at the Catholic Institute in Toulouse, France. Investigators in basic and translational science and therapy will share knowledge, ideas, applications and prospective issues in an interactive and collaborative meeting from October 24-26, 2008 in downtown Toulouse, France. Visit http://www.ifats08.org for details.

Carmel, IN (PRWEB) July 2, 2008 -- The Sixth Annual IFATS meeting is set for October 24-26, 2008 in Toulouse, France.

Investigators in basic and translational science and therapy will share knowledge, ideas, applications and prospective issues in an interactive and collaborative meeting from October 24-26, 2008 in downtown Toulouse, France.

Conference Highlights

• Characterization of the adipose stromal/stem cells.

• Mechanisms and processes involved in the control of the adipose stromal/stem cells' fate.

• Engineering and therapeutic applications in soft tissue reconstruction, bone formation and cardiovascular repair.

More detail on the topics can be found at http://www.IFATS08.org.

Schedule of Knowledge Sharing in Beautiful Toulouse

Welcome Reception at Mercure Toulouse Saint George     Thursday, October 23, 2008

Scientific Sessions                Friday, October 24, 2008

Gala Dinner at Fondation Bemberg             Friday, October 24, 2008

(Evening)

Scientific Sessions                Saturday, October 25, 2008

Wine Tasting Event                Saturday, October 25, 2008(Evening)                

Scientific Sessions                Sunday, October 26, 2008(Morning)

Meeting Adjourns at 12:00 PM            Sunday, October 26, 2008    

Toulouse, a beautiful historic city in southwest France, is the capital of the Midi-Pyrénées region, the largest region metropolitan France. The 2008 IFATS meeting will be held at the historic Catholic Institute, which is a short subway ride from the hotel district. Meeting attendees will have several fine hotel options to choose from, including Hotel Sofitel Toulouse Center, Hotel Crown Plaza Toulouse or the Mercure Toulouse Saint George. Each of the hotels is located close to an array of shops and restaurants. Visit www.IFATS08.org for hotel reservation forms.

Keynote Speakers Set to Present

We anticipate more than 150 researchers attending from dozens of countries around the world, joining with representatives of the more than 15 companies that are actively working in the area of adipose stem cells.

1. Dr. Gilbert Weidinger, Technical University of Dresden in Dresden, Germany

2. Prof. Max Lafontan, Institute of Molecular Medicine of Rangueil in Toulouse, France

3. Dr. Christian Dani, French National Institute for Health and Medical Research in Nice, France

4. Philippe Menasché MD, Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou in Paris, France

5. Nadir Askenasy MD, PhD, Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel in Petach Tikva, Israel

Biographies available at http://www.IFATS08.org.

About IFATS

IFATS is the world's only multi-disciplinary society that focuses on the use of stromal/stem cells derived from adipose tissue to regenerate and repair many tissues. This fascinating tissue now appears as one of the best and powerful sources of regenerating cells. For more information visit http://www.IFATS08.org.

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