Cancer and cardiovascular diseases: common mechanisms and strategies of prevention

July 27 th - 30 th 2025

Course direction: Vincenzo Bronte, Bernhard Brüne, Pietro Minuz, Paola Patrignani, Dieter Steinhilber

Aim of the course is to focus on recent scientific knowledge about common mechanistic, pathophysiological, clinical and therapeutic aspects in cancer and cardiovascular disease.

High-quality speakers will guide young researchers in these advanced topics by presenting their recent research results. In the tradition of the School, young course participants are encouraged to actively participate in the discussion and present the results of their scientific work as posters or short oral communications.

The main topics of the course will be:

  • Platelets, inflammation and immunity
  • Mediators of resolution of inflammation
  • Lipid mediators and cancer and metastasis development
  • Lipid mediators in cardiovascular diseases and metabolic disorders
  • Immunity in cancer and cardiovascular disease
  • Novel pharmacological strategies in inflammation and cancer

The scientific sessions will begin on July 28th at 9:00 AM and conclude on July 29th at 7:00 PM.