Join us in 2008 in Thessaloniki Greece!
We are pleased to announce that
our opening speaker will be by Dr. Dimitris Pantermalis on Ancient Macedonia,
Alexander the Great and Vergina. Professor
Pantermalis has been Professor of Classical Archaeology at the Aristotle
University of Thessaloniki since 1979. He has served as President of the
History and Archaeological Department and Dean of the Philosophical School of
the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and has presented lectures and
presentations in classical archaeology internationally. Since 1973 he has been
Director of the University's Archaeological Excavations at Dion and conducted
extensive programs converting the excavated area into an expansive
archaeological and environmental park. From September 1996 to March 2000 he
served as National Member of the Greek Parliament and since May 2000 he is the
President of the Organization for the Construction of the New Acropolis Museum.
Invitation from the ICHS President
The
International Immunocompromised Host Society will hold its 15th
International Symposium on Infections in the Immunocompromised Host
in Thessaloniki, Greece from Sunday 22nd to Wednesday 25th
June 2008.
The
outstanding scientific program includes key sessions on infections
from all aspects of immunocompromised hosts led by an internationally
renowned faculty giving plenary talks, round table sessions, and
meet the professor meetings. The poster session encourages
one-to-one discussions between faculty, presenters and delegates.
The meeting
is designed for infectious disease specialists, hematologists,
oncologists, transplant physicians, microbiologists, immunologists
and others with interests in infections in the immunocompromised
host. We will be joined by our colleagues from the Hellenic Society
of Medical Mycology and the Hellenic Society of Chemotherapy.
Our 2006
Symposium drew participants from over 50 countries. The 2008 meeting
will once again foster the interchange of science and medicine in
the context of the latest approaches to the care of
immunocompromised patients.
The venue for
the 15th Symposium is
Thessaloniki, Greece. Thessaloniki is the major city in Northern
Greece, overlooking Mount Olympus and close to Vergina, the home of
Philip of Macedon. The Makedonia Palace is a short 30 minutes from
Thessaloniki international airport, which is easily reached through
Milan, London, Frankfurt, etc.
Thessaloniki
is full of historical and cultural treasures throughout the downtown
area and the region. It has the richest collection of Byzantine
Churches in Greece, a number of excellent museums, the White Tower
and many other sites.
The 15th
Symposium in Thessaloniki will once again offer excellent science
and medicine in a superb venue. I look forward to greeting you in
Greece!
Steven M. Holland, M.D.
President, International Immunocompromised Host Society
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Important Dates Coming Up:
2007
15 Sep -Early Registration begins
2008
30 Mar - Abstract Submission deadline
31 Mar - Early registration Closes
1 Apr - Regular registration begins
18 Apr - Abstract Notification
1 May - Deadline for early registration for authors
with accepted abstracts
7 Jun - Deadline for advance registration
22-25 Jun - 15th International Symposium on
Infections in the Immunocompromised Host
Co-Sponsors:
Hellenic Society of Medical Mycology
Hellenic Society of Chemotherapy
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