European Workshops on Cell Death (EWCD) are held bi-annually
and have proved increasingly successful among
the international cell death research community. Each one is
held in a different European location, which is selected for its
unique atmosphere.
The EWCD is a broad spectrum scientific conference focussing on all
aspects of cell death and lasts for 4 days in the Spring of every
second year.
Past topics have included
caspases and their regulation, anti- and pro-apoptotic signalling
mechanisms, TNF family members, clinical aspects
of apoptosis and alternative modes of cell death, including autophagy.
The vast majority of participants give oral presentations and are
usually PhD students or post-docs, some of which can participate free
of charge due to the availability of scholarships.
The selection criteria for presentation of data are based solely on
the quality and novelty of research and there are no invited speakers. This means that the ambience of the
meeting is particularly special. Although the science is taken very
seriously and the sessions are formal the overall atmosphere is very
friendly and non-intimidating. This unique environment is reflected in
the increasing popularity of the EWCD series.
Finally,
the entire conference is non-profit and, consequently, the cost will
be only 425 Euros per person for full board, lodging and registration. In addition, scholarships are
available for students and early career scientists.
