International conference on basic and clinical aspects of cell-cycle control

Scientists of numerous medical and life science disciplines met in Siena, Italy to discuss the latest proceedings in basic and clinical research. General models of interconnected linear and back-feeding cell-cycle control pathways provide a basis for applied molecular research. Cell-cycle determining factors essential for the control of cellular homeostasis either become markers to determine characteristics of a disease and/or become therapeutic targets. Apart from animal and tissue culture models, molecular theories finally have to stand proof in clinical application and evaluation. Therefore, the clinical feedback to the basic scientist's bench is essential for necessary adjustments of their models to improve future approaches to research challenges. A select group of speakers provided the audience with such an interdisciplinary dialogue at the first International Conference on Basic and Clinical Aspects of Cell-Cycle Control from May 29 to 31, 2000 in Siena, Italy.