UNIVERSITY OF MALTA FACULTY OF MEDICINE AND SURGERY Life Sciences Research Seminar Programme Timetable (Semester 2, 2014-15) Date Title and presenter 1. Monday 23 February 2015 Use of electrical stimulation of the leg following infra-inguinal bypass surgery Max Mifsud 2. Monday 2 March 2015 Genetics of osteoporotic fractures in the Maltese population Melissa Formosa 3. Monday 9 March 2015 Benefits obtained following a 12 week pulmonary rehabilitation programme - one year follow up. Anabel Sciriha The role of cardiolipin in the interaction of amyloidogenic proteins with mitochondrial membranes Angelique Camilleri 4. Monday 16 March 2015 A qualitative study of the general public and healthcare professionals to understand medication wastage related behaviours and potential reduction strategies Lorna West 5. Monday 20 April 2015 Molecular classification of breast cancer with focus on PP2A deregulation 6. Monday 27 April 2015 Relevance of antimicrobial testing in dentistry Shawn Baldacchino Cher Farrugia 7. Friday 15 May 2015 Venue: MP216 Genetic characterisation of the Mediterranean box jellyfish (Carybdea marsupialis) Kristian Pulis 8. Monday 25 May 2015 Cytokine induced activation of the SAA2 promoter Anne Marie Bonello Venue: Time: LC120, Lecture Centre, University of Malta (unless otherwise indicated) 4.00 – 5.00 pm