This biennal two-day workshop is primarily addressed to scientists interested in the field of bioactive lipid mediators. Scientists from across Europe have been invited to share their expertise in a number of research topics that include the state-of-the-art knowledge of the biochemistry, molecular biology and physiology of lipids as signaling molecules, their involvement in inflammation and their role in several disease conditions. The Workshop will also give novel insights into non-mammalian model systems.

The workshop has two main goals:

1) to bring together researchers to discuss the latest results and developments in this area;

and

2) to promote interaction and exchange of ideas among the different laboratories.

For this third workshop, a special emphasis is placed on exploring the therapeutic possibilities of manipulating lipid mediator production, as a strategy for preventing or ameliorating cardiovascular, musculoskeletal or respiratory diseases.

We especially welcome graduate and postdoctoral students to attend this workshop, and a special session will be devoted to them.

Previous editions of this workshop were held at Barcelona in 2006 and Valladolid in 2008.