26th Conference of European Comparative Endocrinologists (CECE 2012)

26th Conference of the European Society for Comparative Endocrinology (ESCE).

Topics:
- Clinical and comparative endocrinology, neuro-endocrine-immune interactions, phylogeny, ontogeny.

- Pheromones and behavior, hormones in vertebrate brain development and plasticity, circadian rhythms, pituitary.

- Hormones and growth factors in vertebrate and invertebrate reproduction, development, growth, homeostasis and physiology.

- Anthropogenic influences on biological systems e.g., endocrine disruption, epigenetics, aquaculture, climate change.

- Zebrafish and other model systems and technologies (omics). Pre-conference workshop (with FGCZ).

Confirmed Plenary Speakers:
- Billy Chow, Hong Kong
- Jules A. Hoffmann, France (Opening Ceremony, Honorary Plenary Lecture)
- Olivier Kah, France
- Vincent Laudet, France
- Carl B. Schreck, USA
- Helmut Segner, Switzerland
- Jozef Vanden Broeck, Belgium

Symposia State of the Art Speakers (to be announced)