European Symposium on Phytochemicals in Medicine and Food

The 4th European Symposium on Phytochemicals in Medicine and Food (4 EuSPMF) is set to take place at the University of Aveiro in Portugal. This esteemed event is dedicated to the exploration and promotion of phytochemicals for enhancing human health and well-being, a field that has witnessed significant growth in recent years. The symposium aims to provide a platform for fostering collaborations among researchers and professionals from around the globe, facilitating the exchange of innovative ideas and addressing pertinent challenges in the domain of phytochemicals. The event is supported by the University of Aveiro, the Department of Chemistry, and CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, ensuring a robust foundation for discussions and networking opportunities.The symposium features a variety of distinguished speakers who are experts in their respective fields. Among them is Professor Sónia A.O. Santos, a Professor Emeritus recognized for her work in natural products and pharmacognosy from the Università Politecnica delle Marche in Italy. Additionally, a Full Professor and Chair of Nutrition from the same institution, a highly cited researcher at the University of Geneva specializing in LC-MS, LC-NMR, metabolomics, and drug discovery will contribute insights. Other notable speakers include a Professor from Istanbul Technical University with research focused on food bioactives and polyphenols, and Professor Raimundo Oliveira Júnior from the Federal University of Vale do São Francisco in Brazil, an expert in medicinal plants. The lineup also includes a Full Professor of Physiology from the Federal University of Sergipe, specialized in natural products and neuroscience, and a senior scientist from La Rochelle University, who has expertise in marine and terrestrial natural products. Additional contributions will come from a Professor of Food Science and Biotechnology from Sungshin Women’s University in South Korea, focusing on phytochemicals and cancer chemoprevention, and an Associate Professor at the Medical University of Lublin in Poland, who specializes in bioactive plant metabolites and drug-resistance modulation. Lastly, Dr. Luísa Custódio, a Principal Investigator at CCMAR, University of Algarve, will also bring her expertise in marine and halophyte bioactive compounds. Through this diverse array of speakers, the 4 EuSPMF promises to be a significant event for advancing the understanding and application of phytochemicals in medicine and food.