Dear Colleagues.
We wish to welcome you to the International Symposium on "Biology and Translational Aspects of Neurodegeneration", to be held on March 12-14, 2012, at the Venetian Institute of Science, Letters and Arts, Venice, Italy. The two-and-a-half-day Symposium will bring together clinical and basic science experts in the area of neurodegenerative disorders, which has now become so important socially.

Leading scientists in the field will highlight cutting-edge advances in various neuronal disorders - ranging from AD, PD, ALS to MS and prion encephalopathies - and discuss forefront developments of in vivo diagnostic tools. This will further our understanding on the molecular mechanisms and signaling pathways contributing to neuronal dysfunction, neurotoxicity and pathology. The number of participants will be limited to about 180, which is ideal for in-depth assessment and challenges in the most significant perspectives in neurodegenerative disorders. Some poster presenters will be selected for short talks, and the most innovative one will receive a 500€ prize. The beautiful venue of the Symposium on the Grand Canal will provide an excellent setting for informal gatherings of junior scientists with leaders in the field, and for establishing cross-disciplinary collaborations in the various research areas related to the topics of the Symposium.

We look forward to seeing you in Venice.