Endocrine Abstracts

Communication takes many forms in the endocrine system, but this talk will focus on the basic biology of endocrine hormone action.In men, testicular androgens are essential communicator proteins for many target organs including bone, prostate and brain, but there is increasing evidence that estrogens are just as important in men as in women. Using the prostate gland to exemplify the mechanism of action of estrogens in the male, the role of systemic commu...

G Risbridger, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia AbstractProfessor Risbridger, a founding member of the Monash Institute of Medical Research, currently heads the Institute's Centre for Urological Research (CURe). She leads a team of investigators who aim to better understand prostate disease leading to better diagnosis and treatment of both benign and malignant prostate disease. Professor Risbridger is a Fulbright...