Review of the national arthritis advisory board symposium, “molecular biology: its potential for advancing rheumatology research”
✍ Scribed by Ralph Snyderman; William J. Koopman; Darwin J. Prockop
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons
- Year
- 1987
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 748 KB
- Volume
- 30
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0004-3591
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✦ Synopsis
During the last decade, there has been explosive progress in biomedical research, due, to a major degree, to the application of new technologies. The benefits which can be derived from the application of molecular biology to the field of rheumatology can clearly be illustrated by its potential impact on early diagnosis, a better understanding of pathogenesis, and more effective treatment.
The National Arthritis Advisory Board and the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases have recognized the great potential for applying molecular biology techniques toward resolution of many of the current perplexities regarding arthritis-related diseases. It was believed that, although many investigators are already applying state-of-the-art technology toward rheumatic disease research, it would benefit our field to alert a broader range of researchers and physicians about the many untapped potential techniques for further research into these diseases. For this reason, a major symposium was organized to address the topic "Molecular Biology: Its Potential for Enhancing Rheumatology Research." New investigators in the field of rheumatic disease research were invited, and support for their attendance was generously provided by a number of sources (see Acknowledgments). Three hundred seventy-four investigators attended the conference, which was held October 19 and 20, 1986, in Bethesda, MD. On the evening prior to the meeting, a basic review of the principles of molecular biology was presented by Drs. John D. Stobo and Darwin J. Prockop. During the next 2 days, leading researchers in the fields of molecular biology and rheumatic disease discussed their work. The presentations are summarized below. In addition, an ad hoc committee consisting of Drs. Ralph Snyderman (Chair), Bevra