Welcome

4th Iberian Congress
on Prions

1st and 2nd of December
LISBON

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LISBON - PORTUGAL
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CONGRESS VENUE:
Lisbon’s Zoo Auditorium
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Prion Structure and Biology
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Prion Diseases in Animals
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Prion Diseases and Prion-like Diseases in Humans
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find out more about PRIONS...
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Welcome

The “Instituto Nacional de Investigação Agrária e Veterinária” organized the 4th Iberian Congress on Prions, which took place on 1st and 2nd December 2015 in Lisbon, Portugal - Lisbon’s Zoo Auditorium.

 

The main topics for discussion at this event were:

- PRION STRUCTURE AND BIOLOGY

- PRION DISEASES IN ANIMALS

- PRION DISEASES AND PRION-LIKE DISEASES IN HUMANS 


 

 

ABOUT LISBON

Lisbon view of Cristo Rei   

Due to its unique location at the river Tagus ‘estuary, its close proximity to the Atlantic Ocean and mild mediterranean climate, the Lisbon area has been inhabited since the prehistorical era. Although a roman legend claims that Lisbon was founded by Ulisses, the city’s origin remains uncertain and several cultures settled here over the ages including the Phoenicians, the Romans and the Northern African Muslims. Each of them added typical features to the town contributing for Lisbon’s distinctive character.


With a rich heritage, including a wide variety of monuments and museums, Lisbon has much to offer for. Since the 15th century, it has been a major point of contact between the Old and New Worlds as well as between East and West. This conferred a certain cosmopolitan atmosphere to a city combining the old and new, tradition and innovation in which the Historical Centre, the riverbank and Belém areas stand out between numerous sites of interest.

Lisbon seen from the Tagus river Lisbon  

 

Marques de Pombal view with the Castle of St. George at the bottom left of the picture Praça do Comércio Lisbon Cathedral Jeronimos Monastery - Belem Padrão dos Descobrimentos (Monument to the Discoveries) Belém Tower Park of Nations Park of Nations

 

Finally, a brief reference to the rich and diverse Portuguese gastronomy, plentiful of tasty delights, including fish, seafood, traditional cheeses and pastries, namely the “pastel de Belém” (Portuguese custard tart).

Typical cod fish dish Pasteis de Belém (Portuguese custard tart)

For more information about lisbon please visit: http://www.visitlisboa.com/Home_UK.aspx?lang=en-GB