Welcome
The International CCN Society (ICCNS) was created in 2001 after the First International Workshop on the CCN Family of Genes held in St Malo, 17-19 October, 2000.
The ICCNS welcomes you.
Six regulatory proteins involved in cell communication and signaling were originally designated by the CCN acronym [for Cystein-rich protein (Cyr61), Connective tissue growth factor (CTGF), and Nephroblastoma overexpressed (nov)]. They are involved in fundamental biological processes such as cell adhesion and migration, angiogenesis, development and signaling in normal and pathological conditions.
The official unified nomenclature adopted by the HGNC (Perbal B, Tweedie S, Bruford E. (2019) calls for the use of the acronyms, CCN1-6, and discontinuation in the use of CYR61, CTGF, NOV and WISP 1-3 respectively. [J Cell Commun Signal. (2018) 4:625-629]
It is important that both research teams who are newcomers and leaders in this field meet on a regular basis to discuss future prospects and unify their efforts in order for the CCN field to become highly interactive. The main goal of the International CCN Society is to foster the gathering of scientists interested in cell communication and signaling. Every other year since 2000, the ICCNS has organized the International Workshops on the CCN family of genes, open to PhD students, Post Docs and PIs . These meetings have been acclaimed by all attendees who appreciated this family-type of meeting which provides a unique opportunity for young ones to meet leaders and building collaborations at all levels. It has recently been proposed that other families of regulatory factors participating in cell communication and signaling be considered as CCN proteins at large [Perbal B et al. J. Cell. Commun. Signal. (2023) 17:229-232].
Goals
The main goals of the society are to:
- Provide comprehensive information related to the field of the CCN genes and proteins.
- Facilitate and organize the CCN workshops and other related meetings.
- Facilitate and promote the distribution of reagents among the CCN community.
- Promote contacts with others scientific societies.
- Provide a forum for discussion and interaction.
- Promote the dissemination of scientific information through the publication of the Journal of Cell Communication and Signaling.
Organisation
The International CCN Society is a non-profit association.
The Executive Board of the International CCN Society is in charge of the representation, and administration of the ICCNS. It is the interlocutor for JCCS and International meetings affairs.
It is comprised of:
- President – Bernard Perbal
- Treasurer – Annick Perbal
The President and Treasurer of the ICCNS are permanent members of the Council and Advisory Scientific Committee.
The Council of the International CCN Society is acting as an advisory committee to help the executive board in taking decisions regarding the scientific organization of the Society. It is in charge of promoting the scientific connections between the ICCNS and other scientific, medical and pharmaceutical societies worldwide, and participate to the widening of the ICCNS expertise.
The Council reports to the ICCNS Executive Board.
Members of the Council include
Havard ATTRAMADAL, Brahim CHAQOUR, Kathryn MEIER, Lester LAU, Ralf WEISKIRCHEN,
The Advisory Scientific Committee of the International CCN Society is in charge of proposing and reviewing the operations of the ICCNS from a scientific angle.
Satoshi KUBOTA has been nominated President of the Advisory Scientific Committee, starting October, 15th, 2023. He is assisted by Milos MARINKOVIC, Vice President.
After consultations with members of the ICCNS, and in order to initiate contacts and stimulate interactions between the ICCNS and other scientific societies, the President of the Executive Board have commissioned the following colleagues who kindly accepted to act as active members of the Advisory Scientific Committee:
Havard ATTRAMADAL, Rob BAXTER, Celina KLEER, Zhiyong LIN, Kunimasa OHTA, and Katia SCOTLANDI
Membership
All participants to the workshops and other meetings organized or co-orgaaized by the International CCN Society are associate members during the whole year following the date of registration to these events.
Those wishing to support the development of the present and future ICCNS meetings, are welcome to financially participate and register as a full member. There is no fixed fees amount for membership. Sponsorships are also welcome.
A lifetime Honorary Membership is offered to all Recipients of the ICCNS Award, with all intended benefits of ICCNS members
Members of the ICCNS Council can recommend candidates for a three-year honorary membership, on the basis of outstanding contributions to the scientific community or exceptional leadership.
Nominations will be examined by members of the ICCNS Council and external advisors who will be selected by the President of the ICCNS. The Honorary members are invited by the President of the ICCNS.
ICCNS-SPRINGER AWARD RECIPIENTS :
Professor Paul Bornstein (2008-2013), Professor Edward Calabrese, Professor Robert Baxter, Professor Carlo Croce, Professor Judith Campisi , Professor Meenhard Herlyn, Professor Cynthia Kenyon, Professor Lester Lau, Professor Katia Scotlandi