OIST mini-symposim 

Microglia: Key to Understanding Neural Development and Pathology

OIST Onna Campus, Room C209

27th Feb (Fri) - 1st Mar (Sun), 2015 

Microglia are the resident macrophages of the brain and function as immune defense. Microglia derive from mesoderm at embryonic stages, migrate into the brain, and are maintained throughout the life. Microglia are suggested to link with age-dependent neural degenerative disorders, including Alzheimer and Parkinson diseases. In addition microglia were reported to regulate neural circuit formation. The aim of this mini-symposium is to invite top-class scientists on microglia and discuss roles of microglia in nervous system development and homeostasis.

If you are interested in this mini-symposium, please register on page of Membership Application. You will receive more detail information for attendance. 

Registration deadline for non-OIST mombers  is 20th January (Tue)

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