ISBRA 2006 World Congress on Alcohol Research

Program

NOTE: Program is subject to change.

KEY:
Plenary Oral Symposium Poster

Sunday, 10 September 2006
11:00
Sym01

Genetics of Alcoholism
Ballroom 1
Sym02

Alcohol and sleep: mechanisms and clincial importance
Ballroom 2
Sym03

Advances in pharmacotherapy for alcohol dependence
Ballroom 3
Sym04

Alcohol-induced disruption of endocrine signalling
James Cook Room
 
12:30          
13:30
Sym05

Behavioural sensitization: a bigger bang?
Ballroom 1
Sym06

Alcohol, aging and dementia
Ballroom 2
Sym07

The new biomarkers of ethanol intake - how to identify, how to use, when to use
Ballroom 3
Sym08

Role of sex steriods in alcohol drinking and addiction
James Cook Room
 
15:00          
15:30
Sym09

Regulation of gene transcription in alcohol dependence and neurotoxicity
Ballroom 1
Sym10

The Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome - diagnosis, treatment and prevention
Ballroom 2
Sym11

Value of new and traditional alcohol biomarkers in different settings
Ballroom 3
Sym12

Alcohol and Cancer
James Cook Room
 
17:00          

Monday, 11 September 2006
09:00
PL01a

Welcome from the Congress Convenors and Local Indigenous and Government Representatives
Main Ballroom
       
09:45
PL01b

Keynote Presentation
Main Ballroom
       
10:30          
11:00
Sym13

Homer: A cellular regulator of alcoholism?
Canberra Room
Sym14

Gene expression in the liver
Ballroom 2
Sym15

GABAA and glycine receptors: potential model systems for the development of medications for the treatment of alcoholism
Ballroom 3
Sym16

Henri Begleiter Memorial Symposium: Genes neurobiology and disinhibitory disorders
James Cook Room
Sym17

Substance use disorders in DSM and ICD - the next generation
Ballroom 1
12:30
PS01

Behaviour - Laboratory Animal Poster Session
Brisbane Room
PS02

Consequences of Consumption Poster Session
Brisbane Room
PS03

Epidemiology Poster Session
Brisbane Room
PS04

Pharmacokinetics & Metabolism Poster Session
Brisbane Room
PS05

Physiology Poster Session
Brisbane Room
13:30
Sym18

Alcohol modulation of calcium-dependent potassium (SK and BK) channels
Canberra Room
Sym19

Alcohol-induced steatosis; the gateway to inflammation and fibrosis?
Ballroom 2
Sym20

Alcohol and gultamate receptors: design of therapeutic agents for alcohol dependence
Ballroom 3
Sym21

Alcohol and Depression
James Cook Room
Sym22

Alcohol-related problems: international public health and policy issues
Ballroom 1
15:00          
15:30
Sym23

Human and animal model studies implicate a GABA gene network in alcohol dependence and endophenotypes
Canberra Room
Sym24

The many 'rolls' of fat: impact of adipokines on ethanol-induced liver inquiry
Ballroom 2
Sym25

Peptidergic modulators in alcohol dependence; what are they? How do they work?
Ballroom 3
Sym26

Suicidal behaviour in alcoholism: a deadly liaison
James Cook Room
Sym27

Alcohol health benefits and harms: implications for research, prevention and treatment
Ballroom 1
17:00
Sym28

Gene expression in the brain
Ballroom 2
Sym29

Progression factors in alcoholic liver disease
Canberra Room
Sym30

Pharmacological targets for treatment of alcoholism: basic studies
Ballroom 3
Sym31

Alcohol and HIV
James Cook Room
Sym32

Brief alcohol interventions throughout the health care system
Ballroom 1
18:30          
19:00
DB01

Putting the evidence into alcohol policy
Ballroom 2
Sym76

'A Focus on Asia' - Alcohol and Depression
Ballroom 1
     
20:30          

Tuesday, 12 September 2006
07:30
Sym33

Molecular and cellular events in alcohol induced muscle disease
Ballroom 1
Sym34

Gender, alcohol and culture: new findings from a multinational study
Ballroom 2
Sym35

Alcohol, toxicity in comparison to industrial solvents
Ballroom 3
Sym36

Non-alcoholic constituents of alcoholic beverages: biological effects
James Cook Room
 
08:30          
09:00
PL02

Keynote Presentations
Main Ballroom
       
10:30          
11:00
Sym37

Neurobiological mechanisms of alcoholism: cellular abnormalities of neuronal development and survival
Ballroom 1
Sym38

Alcohol brain damage: role of neuroinflammation and oxidative stress
Ballroom 2
Sym39

Examining optimal combinations of pharmacotherapy and behaviour therapy: Results of the NIAAA COMBINE study
Ballroom 3
Sym40

Metabolic and biochemical effects of alcohol toxicity
James Cook Room
Sym41

Animal models of neurodevelopmental influences on alcohol effects
Canberra Room
12:30
PS06

Cell Biology Poster Session
Brisbane Room
PS07

Molecular Genetics & Biology Poster Session
Brisbane Room
PS08

Pathology Poster Session
Brisbane Room
PS09

Pharmacology Poster Session
Brisbane Room
PS10

Treatment / Recovery Poster Session
Brisbane Room
13:30
Sym42

Alcohol effects on neuronal stem cell differentiation
Ballroom 1
Sym43

Reactive oxygen species and nitric oxide in alcohol action
Ballroom 2
Sym44

Targeting stressful neuroadaptations in the treatment of alcoholism
Ballroom 3
Sym45

Alcohol-induced hepatoxicity: protective effects of s-adenosylmethionine and betaine
James Cook Room
Sym46

Animal models of alcohol consumption: from the natural setting to the laboratory`
Canberra Room
15:00          
15:30
Sym47

Role of glial cells in the development of dependence on drugs of abuse
Ballroom 1
Sym48

Cellular and behavioural evidence for frontal lobe impairments associated with alcohol exposure
Ballroom 2
Sym49

Serotonergic modulation of behavioural and neurochemical actions of alcohol: evidence from the bench to the clinic
Ballroom 3
Sym50

Neural Mechanisms and Behavioral Factors Underlying Heterogeneity of Alcoholism: Evidence from In Vivo Neuroimaging
James Cook Room
Sym51

Modeling excessive alcohol intake and alcohol-seeking behaviors in rodents
Canberra Room
17:00          

Wednesday, 13 September 2006
07:30
Sym52

Alcoholism, craving and hormones: the role of leptin, ghrelin, prolactin and the pro-opio melanocortin system in modulating ethanol intake
Ballroom 1
Sym53

Organ disorders by ALDH2 polymorphism: animal model studies of ALDH2 transgenic mouse
Ballroom 2
Sym54

Attentional processes and alcohol dependence
Ballroom 3
Sym55

Role of beverage in alcohol-related diseases
James Cook Room
 
08:30          
09:00
PL03

Keynote Presentations
Main Ballroom
       
10:30          
11:00
Sym56

Ethanol modulation of ligand-gated ion channels: from molecular to behavioural studies
Canberra Room
Sym57

New perspectives on alcohol metabolism and tissue damage
Ballroom 2
Sym58

European Alcohol Research 2006
Ballroom 3
Sym59

Genetic approaches to alcoholism and comorbid disorders
James Cook Room
Sym60

Vulnerablity for high alcohol intake - the role of the early life environment
Ballroom 1
12:30
PS11

Determinants of Consumption - Human Poster Session
Brisbane Room
PS12

Fetal Alcohol Poster Session
Brisbane Room
PS13

Health Services Poster Session
Brisbane Room
PS14

Prevention Poster Session
Brisbane Room
 
13:30
Sym61

Possible mechanism of regeneration in the recovery of alcoholism
Canberra Room
Sym62

Alcohol-induced fibroproliferative and degenerative diseases
Ballroom 2
Sym63

ISBRA-ESBRA Symposium: From animal models to human treatment trials
Ballroom 3
Sym64

Alcohol and cannabinoid interactions in neurons and neural systems
James Cook Room
Sym65

Underage drinking: epidemiology and preventive interventions in South-East Asia, the USA and Europe
Ballroom 1
15:00          
15:30
Sym66

The neuroscience of addiction: GABA and NMDA receptor gene regulation in chronic ethanol models and human alcoholism
Canberra Room
Sym67

The basic science of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder: novel molecular mechanisms and potential targets for therapeutic intervention
Ballroom 2
Sym68

Preclinical neuro-pharmacological studies of potential therapeutics for alcoholism
Ballroom 3
Sym69

Nicotine and alcohol dependence - is the classification anymore useful for treatment and research?q
James Cook Room
Sym70

Effectiveness and reach of Internet-based alcohol screening, referral and brief interventions applied in college, primary care, emergency room, and public Internet settings
Ballroom 1
17:00
Sym71

The Genetics of Phenotypes related to differences in alcohol metabolizing enzymes and level of response to alcohol
Canberra Room
Sym72

Fetal alcohol effects and intervention: to live, to protect and to die for?
Ballroom 2
Sym73

ISBRA-ESBRA Young Scientists' Presentation
Ballroom 3
Sym74

Alcohol and tobacco use: interactions and clinical implications
James Cook Room
Sym75

Alcohol and Australian indigenous communities
Ballroom 1
18:30          
Published on Thursday, 7 September 2006 by the Professional Conference Organiser