Symposium 9: Dedication for Young Scientist and Student Research          -Hunting Energetic Talents for Uncovering Better Solutions 15:55-17:10, January 25, 2011 (Tuesday), Room No. 209, 2F, XICC

Chair : Dr. Amal Abdulaziz Al-Sufyani, Graduate Med Student – Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, George Town University, USA 15:55-16:20 Title: Obesity and Immune System Parameter in Saudi Females Dr. Amal Abdulaziz Al-Sufyani, Graduate Med Student – Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, George Town University, USA 16:20-16:45 Title: New Pharmaceutical Strategies and Targets in the Development of Diabetic Nephropathy Dr. Andrea Fekete, Postdoctoral Associate, Department of Pediatrics, Semmelweis University, Hungary 16:45-17:10 Title: Chronic Metabolic Acidosis Induces Oxidative Stress and Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor-1(PAI-1) in Immortalized Human Proximal Renal Tubular Cells (HK-2) Dr. Lilian Shalamanova, Senior Renal Postdoctoral Research Scientist, Institute of Ageing and Chronic Disease, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, University of Liverpool, UK