Bringing together internationally recognised opinion leaders in the field, the event also provides a unique forum for discussion of current and evolving concepts in this growing and important area of research.

Confirmed speakers include

• Miss Sobha Sivaprasad, Moorfields Eye Hospital, UK - Aetiology of AMD
  

• Professor Ronald Klein, University of Wisconsin, USA - AMD: definition and grading
  
• Professor Julie Mares, University of Wisconsin, USA - AMD: prevalence and incidence
  
Professor John Landrum, Florida International University, USA - Macular carotenoids: an overview

• Professor Liz Johnson, Tufts University, USA - Dietary sources of the macular carotenoids
  
• Professor Richard Bone, Florida International University, USA - The relationships between dietary, serum and macular carotenoids
  
• Professor Paul Bernstein, University of Utah, USA - Transport and retinal capture of the macular carotenoids
  
• Professor David Thurnham, University of Ulster, UK - Measurement of the macular carotenoids in serum
  
• Professor Billy Wooten, Brown University, USA - Measurement of macular pigment in vivo
  
• Professor Max Snodderly, University of Texas, USA - Biochemistry and anatomy of the macular carotenoids
  
• Professor Randy Hammond, University of Georgia, USA - Macular carotenoids and visual performance
  
• Mr Stephen Beatty, Waterford Institute of Technology, Ireland - Clinical trials investigating the macular carotenoids and AMD
  
• Dr John Nolan, Waterford Institute of Technology, Ireland - Clinical trials investigating the macular carotenoids in normals
  
• Professor Toss Berendschot, University Eye Clinic Maastricht, The Netherlands - Risk factors for AMD and their relationship with the macular carotenoids
• Professor Barbara Klein, University of Wisconsin, USA - Title to be confirmed
  

The meeting will also include:

• Scientific poster sessions

• Gala Dinner

• A social programme and free time in the historic university city of Cambridge

Please note: The 16th International Carotenoid Conference in Krakow, Poland, begins on July 17th 2011. Direct flights are available daily from the vicinity of Cambridge.

Macular Carotenoids & AMD 2011 is set in the beautiful and historic university city of Cambridge, England – famous for King’s College Chapel and punting on the River Cam. It includes a social programme to enable delegates to see and experience this remarkable place.

The conference venue is the new Howard Theatre at Downing College, an exceptional building that combines neo-classical design with a zero carbon footprint and the latest technologies, including digital imaging facilities.

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