ESA-SRB 2014* 2:00-2:15 Dr Kelly Walton (MIMR-PHI): “Generating specific TGF-b superfamily antagonists”
2:15-2:30 Dr Paul Gregorevic (Baker IDI): "Exploring Bone Morphogenetic Protein signalling as a positive regulator of skeletal muscle in health and disease"
2:30-2:45 Prof Frank Lovicu (University of Sydney): "Regulation of TGF-b for maintenance of lens and prevention of cataract."
2:45-3:00 Prof Ray Rodgers (Robinson Research Institute): “TGF-b and polycystic ovary syndrome”
3:00-3:15 Dr Phillip Kantharidis (Baker IDI): “TGF-b regulated microRNA in diabetic nephropathy”
3:15-3:30 Alistair Cole (PhD Student, University of Melbourne): “The Role of BMP Signalling in Oligodendrocyte Differentiation and Myelin Repair”
5 min break
3:35-3:50 Prof Peter Koopman (University of Queensland): “Nodal signalling in male germ cell development and testicular cancer”
3:50-4:00 Prof Kate Loveland (Monash University): “Hanging drop cultures reveal activin regulation of a key signalling molecule in human testicular germ cell tumours”
4:00-4:15 Dr Kaye Stenvers (MIMR-PHI): “TGFBR3 in reproductive development and cancer”
4:15-4:30 Dr Hitesh Peshavariya (Centre for Eye Research Australia): “Transforming growth factor-β1 requires NADPH oxidase-derived redox signalling for neovascularization”
4:30-4:45 Dr Hong-Jian Zhu (University of Melbourne): “Double edged sword: TGF-b signalling in breast cancer metastasis and implication in targeted therapy”
4:30-4:45 Prof David de Kretser (MIMR-PHI/Monash University): “The potential uses of follistatin in organ transplantation”
4:45-5:00 Dr Vicky Tsai (St Vincent’s Centre for Applied Medical Research): “MIC-1/GDF15, role in physiological and pathological regulation of appetite and body weight”