DIRECTORS

Prof. Dr. Bernhard Brüne

Director, Institute of Biochemistry I Faculty of Medicine Goethe Universität Frankfurt

Prof. Bernhard Brüne studied biochemistry at the University of Tübingen and obtained his doctorate at the University of Constance/Germany. After two years in the US (GlaxoSmithKline) and one year in Sweden (Karolinska Institute) he holds professorships in Erlangen-Nuremberg and Kaiserslautern, before moving to Frankfurt, where he currently is Vice President for Research. His research aims at understanding mechanisms of innate immunity, while focusing on oxygen deficiency and lipid signaling.

Prof. Marco Racchi

Department of Drug Sciences University of Pavia

Prof. Marco Racchi studied Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology and obtained a doctorate in Biotechnology and Pharmacology at the University of Milan. Experimental research activities include studies on aging and mechanisms of signal tranduction in aging and age-related diseases. The laboratory at the University of Pavia investigates the role of hormones (glucocorticoids and DHEA) in the modulation of signal transduction systems and the role of RACK1 and its signalling partners in immunosenescence, cancer and neurodegeneration. These activities resulted in more than 150 peer reviewed articles.

Prof. Angelo Sala

Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences University of Milan

Prof. Angelo Sala studied Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology and obtained a doctorate in Pharmacology, Chemotherapy and Medical Toxicology at the University of Milan. After two years at the University of Colorado and at the National Jewish Medical and Research Center (now National Jewish Health) he is now carrying out research at the University of Milan about the biochemistry and pathophysiological role of polyunsaturated fatty acids and their metabolites in acute and chronic inflammation.

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

Bernhard Brüne, Goethe University Frankfurt, Frankfurt (DE)

Pietro Minuz, University of Verona, Verona (IT)

Paola Patrignani, University of Chieti, Chieti (IT)

Marco Racchi, University of Pavia, Pavia (IT)

Angelo Sala, University of Milan, Milan (IT)

Dieter Steinhilber, Goethe University Frankfurt, Frankfurt (DE)