In the continually evolving world of today's science, it is imperative be aware of the intellectual bases behind new scientific discoveries and on how these could be or already are, translated into clinic practice.

Attendance to the first conference on "New Developments In Science for Practicing Clinicians" will provide an opportunity to Consultants and Junior Doctors for an update on the new frontiers of clinical science.

Topics include: genetics, proteomics, biomarkers, flow cytometry, models of disease and much more.

The Fourth John Vane Memorial Symposium (2009) was held at The Royal Society, the national academy of science in the UK and the Commonwealth.

Session Chairs included:

• Professor Sheila Haworth CBE, University of London, London, UK
• Professor Marc Humbert, Universite Paris-Sud, Paris, France
• Professor Robert Naeije, Robert Naeije, Erasme University Hospital, Belgium
• Professor Andrew Peacock, Scottish Pulmonary Vascular Unit, Scotland

Faculty Chair:

Professor Sir Magdi Yacoub, The Magdi Yacoub Institute, Imperial College, London

Session Titles:

Basic Science I: Pharmacology of Prostacyclin and New Therapeutic Approaches

Clinical Science I: Clinical Developments in PAH

Basic Science II: Pathophysiology & Therapy of PAH

Clinical Science II: Clinical Developments in PAH

This year's debate was on the subject of 'Should Combination Therapy be the Goal?' and was once again be panelled by a selection of notable scientists.

The symposium was enjoyed by over 250 delegates and we would like to thank those of you who attended, for helping make this, the Fourth John Vane Memorial Symposium, the most successful so far.

The Scientific Programme: Fourth John Vane Memorial Symposium on Prostacyclin Science & Pulmonary Vascular Disease (2.24 MB)