ICS 2012 Workshop 9 - Regulation of bladder function: new insights into participants and mechanisms

Speakers
	Monday 15th October 2012
	09:00 - 12:00
C Celia Cruz Workshop Chair C Christopher Fry Workshop Speaker K Karen McCloskey Workshop Speaker F Francisco Cruz Workshop Speaker
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09:00

Introduction

Celia Cruz

09:15

Bladder interstitial cells: an up-to-date comparison of their distribution and role in normal and dysfunctional bladder

Karen McCloskey

09:45

Neural control over the detrusor function in the bladder wall: what's new?

Christopher Fry

10:15

Questions

All

10:30

Break

None

11:00

Neurotrophins in bladder function: possible role in pathological conditions

Celia Cruz

11:20

Has bladder fundamental science already arrived to the clinic?

Francisco Cruz

11:45

Discussion

All

Level	Basic
Duration	180 minutes
Category	Neurourology: Basic Science
Keywords	bladder innervation and neurotrophins interstitial cells detrusor smooth muscle
Target Audience	Urologists, basic science researchers
Aims and Objectives	This workshop aims to provide an update on new data concerning the regulation of bladder function. We will focus on interstitial cells located in the bladder wall and their relation with nerve fibres and smooth muscle cells. New insights on the properties of the human detrusor will be discussed. We will also address the role played by neurotrophins in the regulation of the bladder function. Finally, we will discuss the impact of these novel insights on the treatment of bladder pathologies, such as overactive bladder syndrome.