An international conference organised by IPIMAR (Instituto Nacional de Recursos Biológicos) with the collaboration of the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Lisbon and CESAM (Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies)

Organising Committee

Dr. Antonina dos Santos (IPIMAR, Portugal), chair

Dr. A. Miguel P. Santos (IPIMAR, Portugal)
Prof. Pedro Ré (University of Lisbon, Portugal)
Dr. Ana Hilário (University of Aveiro, Portugal)
Prof. Henrique Queiroga (University of Aveiro, Portugal)
Dr. Klaus Anger (Alfred Wegener Institute, Germany)
Dr. Benni W. Hansen (University of Roskilde, Denmark)

Welcome message

Welcome to the official website of the 8th Larval Biology Symposium which will be hosted by IPIMAR- Instituto Nacional de Recursos Biológicos, Lisbon, Portugal from 6th to 11th July 2008.
The conference aims to promote the exchange of information and enhance international research collaboration. The symposium programme was planned to cover a wide range of research areas, therefore five symposia were chosen to give a more comprehensive rather than specialized approach. In particular, we would like to encourage the participation of students, as well as professional researchers from Europe and all over the world. This symposium is an excellent opportunity to gather and exchange ideas with many colleagues from all over the world having Lisbon as scenario.
Lisbon was most likely founded by the Phoenicians and styled by the Moores, which is shown in the strong Arabic influences seen in many things. In the 12th century the Christians re-conquered the city but it was not until the mid 13th century that became the capital of Portugal. Lisbon is a historic capital, a potpourri of unusual character and charm, where more than 800 years of cultural influences mingle with modern trends and life styles creating spectacular contrasts.
So, come and enjoy! Recruitment is starting!

Antonina dos Santos

Meeting Location

The Larval 2008 will be held in the C3 building located at the campus of the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Lisbon.
Please see: http://www.fc.ul.pt/FCUL_ENG/default.aspx?MNivel1=0&MNivel2=90 for more information. The C3 building includes an area for exhibitions, as well as auditoriums and amphitheatres, which are fully equipped with all necessary video and audio systems.