8th International Symposium on GnRH Analogues in Cancer and Human Reproduction (February 10 -13, 2005, Salzburg, Austria) 8th International Symposium on GnRH Analogues in Cancer and Human Reproduction (February 10 -13, 2005, Salzburg, Austria)
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gnrh Topics of Lectures, Workshops & Symposia

A. Basic Aspects of GnRH Analogues (Agonists and Antagonists)

  • Glycoprotein regulation in the gonadotrophs
  • Design, Synthesis and Clinical Pharmacology of effective and safe antagonists of GnRH
  • Developments of GnRH antagonists and update
  • Primate studies on GnRH antagonists
  • Clinical studies with GnRH antagonists
  • GnRH analogues of the future
  • Intracellular LH releasing mechanism by GnRH analogues
  • Integrating signalling and "System Biology"
  • GnRH receptor and signal transduction in normal and malignant tissues: (Normal Pituitary,
  • Normal Gonads, Normal Breast, Myoma, Prostate Cancer, Ovarian, Endometrial, Breast Cancer)
  • Effects of GnRH antagonists on spermatogenesis
  • Direct Effects of antagonists on Granulosa cells
  • Comparison of GnRH agonists and antagonists in experimental animal models
  • Controlled suppression of gonadal steroids with GnRH agonists or antagonists
  • Mechanism(s) of local effects of GnRH analogues and GnRH likepeptides and their possible application
  • in clinical practice
  • Differences of GnRH analogues fact or fiction
  • Central and peripheral effects of different analogues
  • Clinical impact of different analogues due to their chemical nature and delivery system
  • New Indications for the use of GnRH Analogues
  • Pharmacokinetic characteristics of GnRH Antagonist
  • Pharmacodynamics of GnRH Analogues (Agonists and Antagonists)
  • BioPharmaceutical Studies (Agonists and Antagonists)
  • Regulation of GnRH expression in intact and cancerous tissues

B. GnRH Analogues in Prostate Cancer

  • Scopes and limits of endocrine management of prostatic cancer
  • Combination of endocrine and nonendocrine treatment of prostate cancer
  • Neo and Adjuvant Treatment of LHRH analogues in early prostate cancer
  • Combination Therapy of LHRH analogues with chemotherapy in hormone refractory PCA
  • Intermittent Therapy for prostate cancer
  • Total versus partial androgen blockade in advanced prostate cancer
  • Results of treatment of metastatic cancer using GnRH analogues
  • Development of LHRH antagonists in prostate cancer
  • Conservative management of benign prostate hypertrophy: future aspects
  • New perspectives in the treatment of prostate cancer
  • Treatment of hormonerefractory prostate cancer

C. GnRH Analogues in Reproduction

  • Modern concepts in ovarian stimulation
  • The era of recombinant Gonadotropin
  • Pharmacoeconomics as it pertains to the use of the GnRH antagonists
  • Mechanisms of actions and perspectives of the use of GnRH antagonists in women
  • Clinical application of GnRH analogues in reproduction
  • The use of GnRH antagonists in conjunction with oral contraceptives in ovarian stimulation protocols
  • Use of GnRH analogues in the overall management of polycystic ovarian disease
  • Do GnRH analogues represent an effective adjunctive treatment of infertility in polycystic ovarian disease?
  • Use of GnRH analogues for invitro fertilization
  • Will GnRH analogues help in diagnosis prevention and treatment of functional ovarian cysts?
  • Will application of GnRH analogues enable classification of stages and treatment of some types of premature ovarian failure?
  • Results of GnRH antagonists in IVF
  • Results of Dosefinding of GnRH antagonists
  • Studies of Multiple Dose protocols of GnRH antagonists
  • Optimization of GnRH antagonists protocol
  • Studies of Single Dose protocols of GnRH antagonists
  • Use of GnRH agonists for triggering ovulation in GnRH antagonists protocols
  • Minimization of OHSS in GnRH antagonist protocols
  • Preservation of ovarian function and fertility in survivors of gonadotoxic chemotherapy
  • Results and followup of children born after GnRH antagonist therapy

D. GnRH Analogues in Benign Gynecological Diseases

  • Is there a role for GnRH antagonists in the management of endometriosis
  • Longterm results with GnRH analogues in the treatment of endometriosis
  • Early treatment of GnRH analogues in the treatment of endometriosis
  • GnRH analogues in the management of Pelvic Pain
  • The continuous benefit of GnRH analogues in the conservative treatment of genital endometriosis
  • Management of active and inactive Endometriosis
  • Effects of GnRH antagonist on uterine leiomyoma growth and apoptosis
  • The clinical value of long acting GnRH analogues (agonists and antagonists), in the treatment of uterine fibroids
  • The use of GnRH analogues for dysfunctional uterine bleeding
  • Adverse effects of LHRH on mineral density: Possible therapies

E. GnRH Agonists in Ovarian and Breast Cancer

  • The use of GnRH agonists and antagonists in the management of ovarian cancer
  • The use of GnRH agonists and antagonists in the management of breast cancer
  • The application of GnRH analogues in the management of endometrial cancer
  • The use of GnRH agonists and antagonists in the management of other cancers
  • The combined use of GnRH analogues and somatostatin in the management of cancer
  • The combination use of GnRH analogues and other therapeutic measures in the management of cancer
  • The potential diagnostic application of GnRH antagonists in mammography

F. 25th Anniversay of GnRH Agonists in Prostate Cancer

  • Mode of Application of GnRHAgonists for the Treatment of Benign and Malignant Diseases
  • Epidemiology
  • Scopes and limits of endocrine management of prostate cancer

G. GnRH Analogues in Contraception

  • Animal models for testing GnRH analogues in female reproduction
  • Peptide contraception by inhibition of ovulation using GnRH analogues
  • Animal models for testing GnRH analogues in male reproduction
  • The use of GnRH analogues in male contraception

H. GnRH Analogues in Male Indication

I. Safety

  • Bone density changes associated with GnRH analogues
  • Management of postmarketing surveillance following short and longterm use of GnRH analogues
  • Recovery of hormone secretion following longterm GnRH analogue treatment
  • The longterm effect on fertility and bone mass following chronic long lasting GnRH analogues treatment in children
  • Safety of short and longterm treatment with GnRH analogues
  • Safety of GnRH antagonists for mother and child
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