On behalf of the International Immunocompromised Host Society, I would like to thank

you for attending the 14th International Symposium on Infections in the Immunocompromised Host held in Crans-Montana, Switzerland from Sunday 2nd to Wednesday 5th July 2006. The event was co-sponsored by the Swiss Society for Infectious Diseases and endorsed by the Swiss Transplantation Society, The Swiss Society for Hematology and The Swiss Society for Hospital Hygiene.

The 2006 program covered broad aspects of infections in the immunocompromised host with specific emphasis on infection in transplant patients. An internationally renowned faculty  participated in the plenary, round table and meet-the-expert sessions. At the meeting a report was be given on the European Guidelines for the Management of Bacterial and Fungal Infections in Patients with Acute Leukemia.

Two poster sessions were successful at encouraging one-to-one discussions between faculty, presenters and delegates.

The meeting attracted infectious disease specialists, hematologists, oncologists, transplant physicians, microbiologists, immunologists and others with an interest in infections in the immunocompromised host from more than 50 countries.

Once again our meeting allowed a wonderful opportunity to exchange scientific ideas and discuss the latest approaches to the care of Immunocompromised patients.

Once again, thank you for helping to make this one of the most successful symposiums our society has produced.  I look forward to seeing you in Thessaloniki Greece, 22-25 June, 2008.

Elaine Rinicker

Executive Director, International Immunocompromised Host Society