Advanced Mechanisms of Growth and Repair in Myogenesis

The 2017 Myogenesis Gordon Research Conference will unite leaders in the field to provide new knowledge on the mechanisms underlying skeletal muscle homeostasis and turnover in development, disease, and aging. This information will derive from selective scientific sessions focused on embryonic and postnatal development, regeneration, cell fusion, muscle/stroma interactions, energy regulation, remodeling, transcription and epigenomics, and basic mechanisms in neuromuscular disorders. The goal of the lectures covering these topics is to educate and stimulate participation and discussion among all conference attendees. The program will provide opportunities for platform presentations from junior scientists both invited and selected from submitted abstracts. Additional program events including poster sessions, informal gatherings in the afternoons, and social events have been added to maximize interactions among attendees so as to advance our understanding of skeletal muscle biology. The venue of the conference returns to the majestic Tuscany hills of Italy that provides a relaxing atmosphere conducive to creating and exchanging ideas benefiting all in attendance.