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AIR 2008
5th International Conference on Alpha1-Antitrypsin Deficiency
10 June 2008 – Hyatt Hotel, Birmingham, United Kingdom


9:00
Welcome Rob Stockley, UK
9:00-9:15
AIR Achievements Jan Stolk, Holland
9:15-10:45
Session 1: Junior Research Session
9:15-9:30
A genetic population screening of alpha-1antitrypsin deficiency in a high prevalence area of northern Italy. Bertella et al
9:30-9:45
Serpin A1 gene variants in subjects from general population with reduced alpha 1-antitrypsin level. Zorzetto et al.
9:45-10:00
Genetic influences upon respiratory phenotype in AATD. Wood et al.
10:00-10:15
Differences in neutrophil migratory behaviour in COPD compared with age matched healthy controls and disease matched patients with Alpha 1 anti-trypsin deficiency. Sapey et al.
10:15-10:30
A polymorphism of the alpha 1-antitrypsin gene represents a risk factor for liver disease. Chappell et al.
10:30-10:45
To be confirmed
10:45-11:15
Coffee and Poster Viewing
11:15-12:30
Session2: Junior Research Session
11:15-11:30
Inhaled corticosteroids as additional treatment in alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency-related COPD. La Piana et al.
11:30-11:45
Outdoor air pollution relates to disease severity in AATD. Wood et al.
11:45-12:00
Ventilation inhomogeneity is influenced by emphysema distribution in a1-antitripsin deficiency (AATD). Fregonese et al
12:00-12:15
Serpin A1 is a potent inhibitor of IL-8-induced haemopoietic stem cell mobilization. Van Pel et al.
12:15-12:30
To be confirmed
12:30-13:00
Laurell Lecture Rob Stockley, UK
13:00-14:00
Lunch
14:00-15:30
Session 3: Senior Presentations – THERAPY
14:00-14:15
EXACTLE results Prof Dirksen, Denmark
14:15-14:30
Implications of the EXACTLE/Integrated Analysis Prof Stockley, UK
14:30-15:00
Combined Discussion Profs Dirksen and Stockley
15:00-15:30
Small Molecules Prof Lomas, UK
15:30-16:00
Tea with Posters
16:00-17:20
Session4: Senior Presentations
16:00-16:20
Anti-inflammatory mechanisms of AAT Dr Janciauskiene, Sweden
16:20-16:40
AATD Screening Prof Kalsheker, UK
16:40-17:00
Sibling Study Prof Silverman, USA
17:00-17:20
Swedish Cohort Dr Piitulainen, Sweden

 


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