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24 hours left to sign up at the Doodle Poll Meeting Sponsors: //--> Zinc UK Zinc-UK was established in 2009 by scientists actively engaged in researching zinc in biology in the UK. Our major aim is to understand and promote the central role that zinc plays in health and disease from the smallest unit of life through to humans. We shall achieve this by dissemination of novel ideas, encouraging open discussion and fostering collaboration amongst scientists, industry, publishers, decision-making bodies and tea
The UK has a special tradition in zinc research. It includes the discovery of the first zinc enzyme carbonic anhydrase by Keilin and Mann (Molteno Institute, University of Cambridge), zinc nutrition research by Widdowson and McCance (Dunn Unit, University of Cambridge) and Mills (Rowett Research Institute, Aberdeen), the discovery of the first genetic disease related to zinc metabolism, Acrodermatitis enteropathica, at Guy's Hospital London, introduction of the term "zinc-rich synapses" at the Institute of
Our major goals are to generate and disseminate knowledge through: Informal scientific meetings on various topics suggested by Members Facilitate networking Fostering the dissemination of knowledge Build databases Establish virtual discussion forums Providing young investigators the opportunity to present their results and meet scientists that are more advanced in their careers