Fall conference
Speaker: Dina Simes (Molecular Biology Laboratory, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Algarve)
Title: "Study of Gla Rich Protein (GRP) and its potential for use as a biomarker of pathological calcification related diseases."
Place: Room 217, Requimte / Chemistry Department, FCT - New University of Lisbon
Date: Wednesday, October 20, 2010, 12:00-13:00
Host: Jorge Caldeira

Protein folding, misfolding and disease
8-10 October 2010, Convento de S. Francisco, Santarém

Understanding protein folding is a long-standing open problem in biology. This intellectual challenge has also important societal implications for health and biotechnology. This course aims at providing a general perspective on protein folding research and its applications. Topics range from experimental to theoretical approaches, including clinical contextualization. For further information and registration please visit the course site.