8th Gluten Workshop8 – 10 September 2003, Viterbo, Italy

After more than 250 years of research on gluten proteinsintensive studies are still being carried out on this subject,which are far from being complete. Current research is fo-cusing on gaining further insights in composition and mutu-al interactions of gluten constituents and the potential of thegenetic manipulation of gluten. Also, classical and/or novelapproaches are being investigated in order to shed light onthe molecular basis of the unique visco-elastic properties ofgluten. Finally, many activities are targeted on technologi-cal properties of flour and semolina in view of industrial pro-cessing and expansion of the wheat market.

The 8th Gluten Workshop, organised by the University ofTuscan Studies, is intended to gather interested scientists

Symposia and Congressesto discuss recent achievements and to present novel re-sults concerning this protein complex. The organiserscount on the participation of research specialists and pro-fessionals of the food sector as well.

The workshop follows the 10th International Wheat Genet-ics Symposium, held at Paestum, Southern Italy, from 1 to6 September 2003. To those interested in attending bothevents a free shuttle service to Viterbo is scheduled for 7September in the morning. Hotel reservation and prices:rooms in different categories (four and three stars) will bereserved for delegates; prices: e 55 to e 80 for singlerooms, e 80 to e 100 for double rooms, cheaper accom-modation is available in a range of e 35 to e 50. Pricesare reserved for Workshop delegates. Hotel informationwill be sent after reception of the Early Registration Form.Congress venue: S. Maria in Gradi. Organizing secretari-at: Leader s.a.s, Corso Garibaldi, 148 – 84123 Salerno,phone: +39-089-25 31 70, fax: +39-089-25 32 38, e-mail:leadersas@tin.it, internet: www.leaderonline.it.

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