On the 11th of May the presentation of the book “Biochemistry in Medicine”, by Professor J. Martins e Silva and Professor Carlota Saldanha will take place in the Aula Magna of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Lisbon (FMUL).

1st Part – Joint Scientific Session
Subject: Atherosclerosis, inflammatory reaction and vascular repercussions

Organisation and Aims – Set of three integrated talks, lasting 20 minutes each, following the model of the Multidisciplinary Seminars used in the courses in Cell Biochemistry and Physiological Biochemistry.

Subjects
• Biochemical foundations of atherosclerosis and repercussions on the characteristics and endothelial activity – Professor Henrique Rosário
• Is atherosclerosis an inflammatory reaction? – Professor João Eurico Fonseca
• Vascular and circulatory consequences of atherosclerosis – Professor Luís Mendes Pedro

2nd Part – Presentation of the Book
• Professor Miguel Castanho
• Interventions by guests on the conference table