“Mighty mitochondria”

• Final Program

Session 1: Basic mitochondrial regulation

Chairs: Anne K Jonassen, Rolf Berge 

09.00 - 09.30:    The role of protein acetylation in regulating mitochondrial function in cardiac pathology                             
Michael N. Sack (NHLBI, USA)  

09.30 - 10.00:     Cardiac Mitochondria: one protein family from two genomes
PeiPei Ping (UCLA, USA)

10.00 - 10.30:     Mitochondria source and target for aging

Jürgen Bereiter Hahn (Goethe University, Germany)

Coffee break

Session 2: Mitochondria in reperfusion injury

Chairs: Kirsti Ytrehus, Rolf Berge

10.45-11.15:       Role of mitochondrial function in ischemic protection

Elizabeth Murphy (NHLBI, USA) 

11.15-11.45:       The role of Calcium and Sodium on mitochondrial ROS production

Cristoph Maack (University of Saarlands, Germany)  

11.45-12.15:       Mitochondrial generated oxidative stress in cardiac and muscular diseases

Fabio DiLisa (University of Padua, Italy)

Lunch break

Session 3: Regulators of mitochondrial function

Chairs: Guro Valen, Michael Sack

13.00 - 13.30:     Mitochondrial adaptation- a key to survival of the heart during reduction in oxygen supply?

 Kirsti Ytrehus (UiT, Norway)

13.30 – 14.00:    Mitochondria in relation to metabolic syndrom

Rolf Berge (UoB, Norway)

14.30-15.00:       The functional consequences of mitochondrial DNA mutations 

Petter Schandl Sandaker (UoB, Norway)

Session 4: Oral presentations of abstracts

Chairs: Christoph Maack, Fabio DiLisa

15.00 - 15.15:     Mitochondrial remodelling during in vitro angiogenesis

Nikolaisen J, Nilsson LIH, Hagland HR, Lorens JB, Koopman WJ, Tronstad KJ.

15.15-15.30:       Targeted deletion of p66Shc adaptor protein gene improves early survival after myocardial infarction in mice.

Baysa A, Bilbija D, Giorgio M, Carpi A, DiLisa F, Vaage J, Valen G.

15.30-15.45:       Effect of 40% methionine restriction on mitochondrial ROS generation, oxidative damage and DNA methylation in the rat heart.

Sanchez-Roman I, Gomez A, Gomez J, Suarez H, Sanchez C, Perez I, Naudi A, Ayala V, Lopez-Torres M, Pamplona R, Barja G.

15.45-16.00:       Hypothalamic mitochondrial dysfunction associated with anorexia in the anx/anx mouse.

Lindfors C, Nilsson IAK, Garcia-Roves PM, Zuberi AR, Karimi M, Rae Donahue L, Roopenian DC, Mulder J, Uhlèn M, Ekström TJ, Davisson MT, Hökfelt T, Schalling M, Johansen JE.

16.00-16.15:       Mitochondrial DNA damage during myocardial ischemia - marker or maker of injury?

Bliksøen M, Mariero LH, Ohm I, Yndestad A, Solheim S, Seljeflot I, Eide L, Haugen F, Ranheim T, Aukrust P, Vaage J, Valen G, Vinge LE.

16.15-16.30:       Pannexin 1, a new channel protein in cardiac mitochondria?

Johansen D, Sanden E, Mikalsen SO, Ytrehus K.

16.30-16.45:       New insights into the localisation and funtion of mitochondrial UCP2 and UCP4. 

Pohl EE, Rupprecht A, Smorodenchenko A.

• Publication issues

All invited speakers are encouraged to write reviews of their talks for publication in Acta Physiologica.

Acta Physiologica is an important forum for the publication of high quality original research in physiology and related areas by authors from all over the world. Acta Physiologica is a leading journal in human/translational physiology while promoting all aspects of the science of physiology. The journal publishes full length original articles on important new observations as well as reviews and commentaries. (http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/journal.asp?ref=1748-1708&site=1)

• Call for Abstracts

Abstract submission will open March 15, 2011

Deadline for abstract submission is June 12, 2011

The notification if your abstract is selected for an oral presentation will be sent by the beginning of June 2011.

Please read the instruction for abstract submission carefully and follow this link to submit your abstract:

ABTRACT SUBMISSION

Short listed guidelines for Abstract format

Please read the guidelines carefully before entering the online submission form. It is very important that the abstracts are proof read carefully. 

1. The title may not exceed 200 characters. 
2. Abstract title should be typed in bold, lower-case letters, not capitals.
3. Author names should be printed in capitals
4. All addresses and affiliations should be listed, including email address of corresponding author. 
5. The abstracts should not exceed 1800 characters (approx 250 words) (incl. spaces) in length should have four headings: Aim, Methods, Results, Conclusion

Click here to view an example of abstract in MS-Word format (doc)
Click here to view an example of abstract in Open Document Text format (odt)

• Registration

Number of participants:

The satellite symposium has the capacity for 40-60 scientists.

Registration Guidelines    

Online registration will open March 15, 2011.
Deadline for registration is July 15, 2011.                                   

Please use the ONLINE REGISTRATION

Inquiries 

Please direct all registration or hotel inquiries to
Bergen Kongress & Kultur AS

E-mail: mail@kongress.no
Phone: (+ 47) 55 55 36 55
Fax:     (+ 47) 55 55 36 56

• Practical Information/General Information

Venue:
The Meeting will be held at Dragefjellet, Faculty of Law Building, Magnus Lagabøtes plass 1, University of Bergen

Map:
The Faculty of Law is located on the hillside of the Bergen University Campus.

Please see here for maps: http://www.uib.no/jur/en/contact-us/maps (http://www.uib.no/info/english/visitors/mainmap.html and http://www.uib.no/filearchive/by_og-universitet_engelskpdf_1.pdf)

Badges
Each participant will receive a name badge upon registration, which is the entrance ticket to all sessions. For security reasons all participants are requested to wear their badge during all the Meeting activities and social events. 

Passport, Visa and Invitation letter
Individuals requiring an official letter of invitation in order to obtain a visa and authorization to attend the Meeting, should contact the Meeting secretariat mail@kongress.no no later than 10 May, 2010. The invitation letter will be issued once the registration form and payment has been received by Bergen Kongress & Kultur AS.

Local Transportation

Bergen airport is situated 20 km south of Bergen City Centre and takes approx. 30 min by car/bus.

Transports to Bergen City Centre from the airport:

Airport Express Coach (“Flybussen”)
At the airport the Airport Coach is waiting outside the arrival area, and during daytime the bus departures every 15 min (Saturdays every 20 min). Late at night there are departures approx. 20 min after your plane has landed. All scheduled flights (not chartered flights late at night) are being served by Airport Express Coach in Bergen.

In Bergen city centre, on the way to the airport, the Airport Coach can pick you up at Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Radisson Blu Hotel Norge or Nonneseter expressbusterminal (the terminal building). Please give the driver a signal. From Nonneseter express busterminal the coach has alternative service via Fjøsanger and Fyllingsdalen.

Please go to the hompage of the Airport Bus to find further information, timetables and prices: (http://www.flybussen.no/bergen/index.asp?lang=ENG)

The airport bus stops at all major hotels in Bergen city. (http://vitaminw.no/kunde/flybussen/FilVedlegg//Hoteller_Bergen.pdf)

Taxi
There are also several taxi companies operating from the airport.

• Accomodation

Hotel reservations can be made on the online registration form. The hotels are all situated in the city centre.

Rooms have been pre-booked for participant at the following locations:

The hotel reserves the rights to charge you for all nights reserved and guaranteed on the registration form or in case of no-show.

Scandic Hotel
This Hotel is 3-5 min walks from Dragefjellet were the SPS Conference will be held. Scandic Bergen City is a modern conference hotel with 255 rooms of high standard. The hotel is located in the heart of Bergen with shops, theatres and the fisherman’s wharf within walking distance. There is also a selection of restaurants in the hotel neighborhood to cater for all tastes. Read more at http://www.visitbergen.com/en/WHERE-TO-STAY/Hotel/?TLp=179050

Radisson Blu Hotel Norge
The largest and most centrally located hotel in Bergen. Adjacent to the city park, and within walking distance of the historical sites and modern shopping districts. Our rooms are all equipped to the very highest standards. We offer non-smoking rooms and rooms for disabled persons. Facilities include TV, radio, telephone, mini bar and room service, restaurants, bars, nightclub. We also have swimming pool, sauna, jacuzzi, solarium and well-equipped fitness room. For pure relaxation we recommend the homely atmosphere of the library. The airport bus stops just outside the hotel. Read more at http://www.visitbergen.com/en/WHERE-TO-STAY/Hotel/?TLp=178517&Radisson-Blu-Hotel-Norge=

Citybox            
Citybox is a new economy hotel that combines simplicity with comfort and low prices. The hotel is located in the heart of Bergen, and if you would like to spend your money on something other than a minibar and room service, Citybox is the ideal base for your visit to the city.

We place emphasis on what we think you need most: a simple and tasteful room with a comfortable bed, a good chair, a desk and a cupboard to hang your clothes in. There are five types of rooms to choose between along with free internet access throughout the hotel. Read more at http://www.visitbergen.com/en/WHERE-TO-STAY/Hotel/?TLp=180446&Citybox=

Cancellation of Hotel Reservation
Notification of cancellation must be made in writing and sent to Bergen Kultur og Congress AS. Cancellation of any hotel reservation will be accepted until 20 June, 2011, up to which date the hotel deposit will be refunded less a cancellation fee of NOK 350. Cancellation after 20 June 2011 the hotel deposit will be refunded minus one night.

We regret that the hotel deposit cannot be refunded after 25 July 2011.

• Social Program

Bergen and the Surrounding Area

Please visit the official website for Bergen and the Region visitBergen.com (http://www.visitbergen.com/en/)

BERGEN CARD BENEFITS
Get ready to explore Bergen, the City of Culture, the practical and inexpensive way!
With your Bergen Card, you can enjoy free bus and Bybane (Bergen light-rail) travel within the city limits, free or discounted admittance to most museums and attractions and discounts on a variety of cultural and sightseeing attractions, restaurants and parking. Read more at http://www.visitbergen.com/en/BERGEN-CARD/Bergen-Card-benefits/

FJORDTOURS (http://www.norwaynutshell.com/default.asp)
The Norway in a nutshell ® trip takes you through some of Norway's most beautiful fjord scenery. You can experience the scenic Bergen Railway, the breathtaking Flåm Railway, the Aurlandsfjord, the narrow Nærøyfjord and the steep hairpin bends of Stalheimskleiva (May-September). The trip runs daily all year. Read more at http://www.norwaynutshell.com/en/explore-the-fjords/norway-in-a-nutshell/

HURTIGRUTEN (COSTAL VOYAGER)
A spectacular voyage examining the inseparable links between Norway’s rich heritage and the sea, the Classic Round Voyage is the ultimate way to experience the full majesty and culture of Norway’s coastline. Please read more at http://hurtigruten.co.uk/norway/

FLØIBANEN FUNICULAR
An 8-minute ride to the top of Mount Fløyen (altitude 320 m). Runs every half hour, every 15 minutes if necessary. A magnificent view over Bergen and the suburbs. Ideal for mountain walks. Souvenir shop open all year. Children's playground and concerts during summer. Please read more at http://www.visitbergen.com/en/attractions/Childrens-favourites-/?TLp=179108

ULRIKEN463 CABLE CAR
The Ulriken643 Panoramic Tour takes you by cable car to the highest of Bergen’s famous ‘Seven Mountains’. The tour takes you to spectacular scenery and mountain terrain 643 metres above the city streets. Ideal for mountain walks. Restaurant on top. Read more at http://www.visitbergen.com/en/attractions/Childrens-favourites-/?TLp=179532

TROLDHAUGEN HOME OF COMPOSER EDVARD GRIEG
Troldhaugen in Bergen, the home of composer Edward Grieg, is now a living museum comprising an exhibition centre with shop and cafe, concert hall, composers' cabin and Grieg's villa dating from 1885. Guided tours of the villa run continuously for both groups and individual tourists. Frequent public concerts are held, particularly in the summer season (Saturdays, Sundays and Wednesdays). It is also possible to hold private concerts in the villa or concert hall. Read more at http://www.visitbergen.com/en/attractions/All-attractions/?TLp=179643&Troldhaugen-Home-of-composer-Edvard-Grieg

LYSØEN ISLAND AND OLE BULL`S VILLA
The beautiful and extraordinary villa on Lysøen (the Island of Light) was built as a summer residence for the Norwegian violin virtuoso Ole Bull in 1873. Ole Bull's charismatic personality and musical excellence influenced contemporary artists. The villa is open to the general public in the summer, offering daily guided tours and concerts. Read more at http://www.visitbergen.com/en/Product/?TLp=400682&Coastal-cruise-to-Lysoen

BRYGGEN IN BERGEN
The very first buildings in Bergen were alongside the harbour called Bryggen. Bryggen has been the nerve centre of the city for hundreds of years and the silhouette of its ancient gables is perhaps the most familiar image in all of Norway. In 1360 the Hansas - a German guild of merchants - set up one of their import/export offices on Bryggen and dominated trade for the next 400 years.

Many times Bryggen has been devastated by fire, and the Great Fire of 1702 reduced the whole city to ashes. But Bryggen was quickly re-built on top of foundations that had been here since the 11th century. Bryggen is now on UNESCO's World Heritage List and the city of Bergen is a designated World Heritage City. Read more at http://www.visitbergen.com/en/attractions/All-attractions/?TLp=336474

RESTURANTS
Read more at http://www.visitbergen.com/en/RESTAURANTS--NIGHTLIFE/Restaurants/

• Contact Us

Please direct all questions concerning registration and practicalities to the congress office.

Bergen Kongress & Kultur AS
Torgalmenningen 1A
Postboks 947 Sentrum
N-5808 Bergen
Norway

Email: mail@kongress.no
Phone: (+ 47) 55 55 36 55
Fax: (+ 47) 55 55 36 56

Companies:
If you are intererested in exhibiting during the Meeting, please contact:
Bergen Kongress & Kultur AS, mail@kongress.no

• Organising Comitee

The main organizor is Associate Professor Anne Kristine Jonassen, University of Bergen (anne.jonassen@biomed.uib.no). Co-organizers are Professor Kirsti Ytrehus, University of Tromsø, (kirsti.ytrehus@uit.no) and Professor Guro Valen, University of Oslo (guro.valen@medisin.uio.no).