Regression of atherosclerotic lesions.

T Advanced Study Institute on Regression of Atherosclerotic Lesions, sponsored by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, was held at Maratea, Italy, September 11-23, 1983. The director was M. Rene Malinow and the codirector was Victor Blaton. Fifteen leading research scientists and more than 30 students from Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Africa attended. The institute was designed to foster discussion of experimental data on the regression of atherosclerosis in animals and evidence of a similar phenomenon in humans. Experts in the field gave presentations on a wide variety of topics, and many students gave short communications. The program allowed ample time for discussion, for one-on-one conversations, and for maximum interaction among participants.