Symposia/Workshop programme

Fuel for thought: current controversies in brain glucose sensing

Synopsis

Organised by

Stefan Trapp (Imperial College, London, UK) and Denis Burdakov (University of Cambridge, UK)

Location

TBC

0845	Welcome and Introduction Stefan Trapp
0900	Robert Sherwin (Yale University School of Medicine, USA) Hypoglycemia: The road leading to the brain-glucose connection
0930	Luc Penicaud (CNRS-UPS, Toulouse, France) Brain nutrient sensing circuitry and role of mitochondrial ROS
1000	Guy Rutter (Imperial College London, UK) AMP-activated protein kinase in hypothalamic nutrient sensing
1030	Coffee
1100	Bernhard Thorens (University of Lausanne, Switzerland) Glucose, glucose transporters and metabolic control
1130	Frank Reimann (University of Cambridge, UK) Electrogenic sugar transport and glucose sensing

Synopsis

The mammalian brain contains specialized glucose-sensing cells, primarily in the hypothalamus and brainstem. These are believed to contribute to the control of appetite and blood sugar levels. The recently emerging obesity and diabetes epidemic fostered many studies into underlying cellular mechanisms. Those studies produced controversies regarding the molecular identity of the glucose-sensor as well as the role of neurones versus glia. This symposium brings together world leaders in glucose-sensing research to discuss these controversies and to establish common ground.

Symposia Location Key

LT 1	Babbage Lecture Theatre	(New Museums Site)
LT 2	Cockcroft Lecture Theatre	(New Museums Site)
LT 3	Main Physiology Lecture Theatre	(Downing Site)
LT 4	Main Anatomy Lecture Theatre	(Downing Site)
LT 5	Biffin Lecture Theatre	(Downing Site)
LT 6	Physiology Lecture Theatre 3	(Downing Site)
LT 7	Arts School Room B	(New Museums Site)
LT 8	Arts School Room C	(New Museums Site)