Cardiovascular diseases remain the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. In recent years, significant progress has been made in understanding the molecular pathways that link metabolic disorders, systemic inflammation, and cardiovascular dysfunction.
This webinar brings together experts in molecular cardiology and translational medicine to discuss emerging mechanisms underlying cardiovascular inflammation, metabolic dysregulation, and their clinical implications. The presentations will highlight novel biomarkers, molecular pathways, and potential therapeutic targets that may improve prevention and treatment strategies for cardiovascular disease.
We hope this event will stimulate discussion and foster collaboration among researchers and clinicians interested in the molecular basis of cardiovascular pathology.
Keywords: translational medicine; molecular cardiology; metabolic disorders; cardiovascular inflammation; biomarkers; precision cardiology
Date: 20 May 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. CEST | 15:00 p.m. CST (Asia) | 17:00 p.m. AEST
Webinar ID: 868 7188 7021
Webinar Secretariat: journal.webinar@mdpi.com
Website: https://sciforum.net/event/IJMS-8
Register now for free!

Program:
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Speaker
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Presentation
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Time (CEST)
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Time (AEST)
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IJMS Journal Introduction
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09:00–09:10
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17:00–17:10
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Prof. Dr. Celestino Sardu
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Webinar Opening and Introduction to Relevant Special Issue
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09:10–09:20
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17:10–17:20
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Prof. Dr. Celestino Sardu
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Metabolic Dysregulation and Cardiovascular Inflammation: Emerging Mechanisms and Therapeutic Target
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09:20–09:40
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17:20–17:40
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Dr. Carlo Fumagalli
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Age and Ageing in Cardiovascular Disease: From Cardiac Amyloidosis to Valvular Heart Disease and Heart Failure
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09:40–10:00
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17:40–18:00
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Dr. Susan Campbell
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A Shifting Focus in Cardiovascular Disease: Targeting Residual Inflammatory Risk
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10:00–10:20
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18:00–18:20
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Q&A Session
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10:20–10:35
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18:20–18:35
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Prof. Dr. Celestino Sardu
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Closing Remarks
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10:35–10:40
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18:35–18:40
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Webinar Chair and Keynote Speakers:
- Dr. Celestino Sardu, Department of Advanced Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Italy;
- Dr. Carlo Fumagalli, Department of Advanced Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Italy;
- Dr. Susan Campbell, Department of Advanced Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Italy.