Molecular pathology: an approach to lung diseases

Symposium
Chairs: R. M. Du Bois (London, United Kingdom), B. Balbi (Veruno, Italy)
Aims: This symposium will demonstrate how novel molecular pathological approaches can be allied to modern diagnostic technologies to provide future springboards for the development of targeted approaches to the treatment of complex lung diseases. Target audience: Pulmonary physicians and researchers.

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