Mammary gland biology is driven by an
interest both in the biology of the
normal gland and in breast disease. The
2012 GRC Mammary Gland Biology meeting
will concentrate on how on understanding
normal breast biology drives our
understanding of breast pathophysiology.
Scientific sessions will focus on
cutting edge research directed at the
basics of mammary gland biology - the
developmental cycle of proliferation,
differentiation, lactation and
involution. Speakers will also examine
how our improving knowledge in these
areas is driving a better understanding
of breast cancer biology. The conference
will include leaders in the field as
invited speakers as well as selecting
speakers for short talks from submitted
abstracts. The 2012 GRC will be preceded
by the first Mammary Gland Gordon
Research Seminar and post-graduate
students and junior post-docs are
encouraged to apply for both meetings.
The Mammary Gland Biology GRC has a
tradition of good interaction across all
levels of seniority, from the newest
student to the most senior professor,
and we look forward to continuing that
at Il Ciocco in 2012.
