The objectives of the meeting are to bring together researchers in the field of ABC transporters to discuss advances in the field and new research findings. Presentations will include talks by students and postdoctoral scientists on their current research, overview presentations by leading researchers in the field, and poster presentations. In addition, presentations will be given by representatives of rare disease foundations to provide interaction between scientists in the field and the disease foundations. The goals are to bring the top research groups in the field together with representatives from major disease foundations to discuss new data and educate new investigators in the field. New research ideas and funding ideas, productive collaborations, and job opportunities for young investigators will be generated.
