The World of Hormones
The World of Hormones
Molecular and Physiological Insights
19 seminar style audio visual talks presented by leading world experts
Purchase Information
Target Audience
For all those wishing to be briefed on the latest developments in the study and understanding of hormones including academic researchers and graduate students interested in biomedical research in the areas of cell, molecular and developmental biology, pharmacology and drug development, advanced medical students, residents and interns in the field of endocrinology and immunology, scientists associated with the pharmaceutical industry and related biotech start-up companies and venture capitalists interested in drug development.
Series Editors
Prof. Helen Henry and Prof. Anthony Norman, Department of Biochemistry, University of California, Riverside, USA
Participating Speakers
Prof. Jeffrey Bender, Prof. Richard Bergman, Prof. David Feldman, Prof. Helen Henry, Prof. Tony Hunter, Prof. Derek LeRoith, Prof. Robert Lindsay, Dr. Chantal Mathieu, Prof. Bruce McEwan, Prof. Stavros Manolagas, Dr. Dino Moras, Prof. Robert Nissenson, Prof. Anthony Norman, Dr. Errol Norwitz, Prof. Stuart Sealfon, Dr. Hugh Taylor, Prof. Nancy Weigel, Prof. JoEllen Welsh and Prof. Elizabeth Wilson
Topics Covered
Introduction to the world of hormones – The reproductive hormones – Hormones in calcium and phosphorus homeostasis – Hormonal maintenance of homeostasis of fluids, electrolytes and blood pressure – Hormones and energy metabolism – Hormones and growth – Frontiers in hormone research
The Format
Each of the seminars is specially commissioned from a leading world expert in a user friendly format of animated slides with synchronized narration. The talks preserve each speaker's personality and approach allowing you to experience world class seminars at your own pace, wherever you want and as often as you want.
"Irrespective of whether you are new to the field or an 'old hand' these Henry Stewart Talks series by key opinion leaders are an incredibly valuable resource. No need to travel to some far-flung location to hear state-of-the-art talks, these briefings enable a student and teacher, group leader and new recruit to benefit from a series of exceptional talks, either in logical progression or focusing on particular topics of interest. In a rapidly moving field, you need both the fundamentals and the latest advances - these expertly meet the need. Highly recommended!"
Prof. David Back, University of Liverpool, UK