Specification of Endothelial Cell Phenotypes

Description

Co-organized by Ralf Adam, Max-Planck Institute for Molecular Biomedicine,  and Vicki Bautch, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 

Endothelial cells are the central component of vascular networks, modulate their behavior dynamically during angiogenic growth, interact with very diverse cell types both in the circulation and in their tissue environment, and play numerous indispensable roles during development and throughout life. Endothelial cells also contribute to major pathologies such as atherosclerosis, cardiac ischemia, and other vascular diseases. This workshop will explore the remarkable adaptability of endothelial cells, highlighting cutting-edge research within a rich historical framework. Sessions will feature invited speakers and short talks selected from abstracts, covering topics such as Developmental Phenotypes, Organ-specific Specialization, Vessel-Tissue Interactions, Cellular Heterogeneity and Plasticity, Mechanotransduction, and Disease Phenotypes.