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Phytochemical Society of EuropeThe Phytochemical Society of Europe (PSE) was founded in
1957. Its aim is to promote the understanding of natural productsin respect of their chemistry, function, biosynthesis, and effects onthe physiology and pathology of living organisms. A further objec-tive is the application of such knowledge in agriculture andindustry.
Successful meetings in 2013
On June 25–28, 2013 the 2nd International PSE Symposiumon ‘‘Natural Products in Cancer Prevention and Therapy’’ wasorganized by Prof. Virginia Lanzotti in Naples, Italy http://www.phytochemicalsociety.org/naples/program.html.
The conference took place in the historical building of theFaculty of Economy opposite Castel dell’Ovo. The programmeincluded natural products targeting the different hallmarks ofcancer, sources for new anticancer compounds from plants andmarine organisms, cancer chemoprevention by dietary compoundswith special emphasis on colon cancer. Plenary speakers includedProfs. Vassilios Roussis, Marc Diederich, A. Douglas Kinghorn,Francisco A. Macías, Walter Cabri, Chung S. Yang, Satyajit D. Sarker,Miroslav Strnad, Randolf R.J. Arroo, and Anupam Bishayee. Themeeting was very successful with about 110 participants. ThePSE extends its thanks to Prof. Lanzotti for her efforts in organisingthis excellent conference.
Meetings in 2014
2014On April 27–30, 2014 a congress on Phytochemicals in Medicine
and Pharmacognosy will take place in Piatra Neamt, Romania. Thefirst PSE meeting in Romania will be organized by Dr. Elvira Gille.
The Phytochemical Society of Europe
In order to advance phytochemical research, the PSE undertakesa number of activities:
� Organisation of several scientific meetings each year and pub-lication of the proceedings in the peer-reviewed journal ‘‘Phy-tochemistry Reviews’’.� The PSE – Prize is awarded annually to an outstanding young
phytochemist.� The Jeffrey Harborne Award is given to young scientists giving
outstanding oral and/or poster presentations at PSE YoungScientists’ Meetings.� PSE provides Travel Bursaries for young scientists to present
their research at PSE meetings.
NOTE: Due to the fact that our agreement with APIVITA expired,there will be no PSE-APIVITA prize for 2013 provided. We are look-ing for a new company willing to sponsor PSE-Company prize forthe next five years. Interested companies should contact Presidentof PSE Prof. Simon Gibbons [email protected]. Ideas on thetopics of future meetings can be e-mailed to President as well.
Benefits of PSE membership
Membership of the PSE is worldwide and open to anyone withan interest in plant natural products and related fields. Membersbenefit from:
� Reduced registration fees for PSE meetings.� Regular mailing and/or e-mailing of information.� Up-to-date information on the PSE website.� Reduced subscription rates for ‘‘Phytochemistry’’, ‘‘Phyto-
chemistry Letters’’, and ‘‘Phytochemistry Reviews’’, and somebooks.
Contact with the PSE
For details of membership, consult the PSE homepage at http://www.phytochemicalsociety.org or send an email to the Member-ship Secretary Prof. Francisco Macías at [email protected].
PLEASE!
All PSE members wishing to receive regular information on PSEevents must send their valid e-mail address to Francisco Macías atthe membership email address of [email protected]. Postal mailingsfrom the PSE will soon cease.
Officers for PSE
President: Professor Simon GibbonsVice-president (outgoing): Professor Wieslaw OleszekVice-president (incoming): Professor Miroslav StrnadTreasurer: Dr. Nigel C. VeitchGeneral Secretary: Professor Franz BucarMembership Secretary: Professor Francisco A. MacíasMeetings Secretary: Professor Pinarosa AvatoWeb Editor: Dr. Randolph Arroo
Phytochemistry 98 (2014) I
Contents lists available at SciVerse ScienceDirect
Phytochemistry
journal homepage: www.elsevier .com/locate /phytochem
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(14)00023-5
