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12th Edition of International Conference on Neurology and Brain Disorders

October 20-22, 2025

October 20 -22, 2025 | Orlando, Florida, USA

Neurotrophic Factors

Neurotrophic Factors

Neurotrophic factors represent a pivotal class of proteins indispensable for the intricate orchestration of neuron development, survival, and functionality within the nervous system. These multifaceted molecules wield significant influence by fostering neuronal growth, orchestrating differentiation, and regulating synaptic connectivity, thereby ensuring the resilience of neurons throughout various developmental stages and into adulthood. Among the foremost neurotrophic factors stands nerve growth factor (NGF), celebrated as the inaugural discovery in this domain, pivotal for the growth and sustenance of sensory neurons and indispensable in shaping the peripheral nervous system's architecture. Alongside NGF, brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), neurotrophin-3 (NT-3), and neurotrophin-4/5 (NT-4/5) emerge as stalwarts, each contributing uniquely to neuronal development, plasticity, and survival across both central and peripheral nervous systems. Perturbations in neurotrophic factor signaling pathways have been implicated in the pathogenesis of a spectrum of neurological disorders encompassing Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and depression, underscoring their significance as potential therapeutic targets. Furthermore, these factors exhibit promise in promoting neuronal regeneration and repair post-neurotrauma or in the throes of neurodegenerative diseases, envisaging a realm where they might enhance neuronal survival, foster axonal growth, and bolster synaptic plasticity to ameliorate functional outcomes.

Committee Members
Speaker at Neuroscience Conference - Ken Ware

Ken Ware

NeuroPhysics Therapy Institute and Research Centre, Australia
Speaker at Neurology and Brain Disorders - Joe Sam Robinson

Joe Sam Robinson

Mercer University, United States
Speaker at Neurology Conferences - Robert B Slocum

Robert B Slocum

University of Kentucky HealthCare, United States
INBC 2025 Speakers
Speaker at Brain Disorders Conference - Thomas J Webster

Thomas J Webster

Interstellar Therapeutics, United States
Speaker at Neuroscience Conference - Roger H Coletti

Roger H Coletti

Interventional Health, PA, United States
Speaker at Neuroscience Conference - Stephen Grossberg

Stephen Grossberg

Boston University, United States
Speaker at Brain Disorders Conference - George Diaz

George Diaz

Memorial Healthcare Systems, United States

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