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.

Likely topics to be covered include:

• AMD: definition and grading

• AMD: prevalence and incidence

• Aetiology of AMD

• Macular carotenoids: an overview

• Dietary sources of the macular carotenoids

• The relationships between dietary, serum and macular carotenoids

• Transport and retinal capture of the macular carotenoids with reference to AMD

• Measurement of the macular carotenoids in serum

• Measurement of macular pigment in vivo

• Biochemistry and anatomy of the macular carotenoids

• Macular carotenoids and visual per formance

• Risk factors for AMD and their relationship with the macular carotenoids

• Clinical trials investigating the macular carotenoids and AMD

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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