8th European Congress of Toxicologic Pathology September 27, 2010

Dear Colleagues / Friends,

It is a pleasure to invite you to the 8th EUROPEAN CONGRESS OF TOXICOLOGIC PATHOLOGY organised by the European Society of Toxicologic Pathology (ESTP) in conjunction with the Hungarian Society of Toxicologists. This global event will be held September 28th – October 1st, 2010 at the Helia Hotel in Budapest, Hungary.

Hungary’s glorious capital Budapest is winning the hearts of all its visitors. Budapest is often, and correctly, compared to Paris and Vienna in the style of its architecture and in its elegant beauty. It is also a city with a definitely modern, strongly improving economy. Budapest is a European capital. She is rendered magical by the river, the Danube, which divides the city into two. Hills, mountains, the line of hotels on the Pest side, an air of history, the pleasant climate, festivals and cultural events prove that the city is indeed the pearl of the Danube.

Budapest possesses a rich and fascinating history as well as a vibrant cultural heritage. Recognizing the unique value of its traditions it has managed to maintain its magic and charm, and is rightly known as the Queen of the Danube. Only Budapest can say of itself that it has Europe‘s largest Parliament, largest functioning synagogue and the continent‘s first underground railway. The visitor will find side by side the remains of fortresses and buildings from Roman times, still operating Turkish baths, Gothic and Baroque buildings, and the incredibly rich Art Nouveau architectural heritage.

The conference will be held at the Danubius Health Spa Resort Helia, situated on the bank of the River Danube 4 km from downtown Budapest, with views to the Buda Hills and Margaret Island, where you will have opportunities to relax after a busy day of science in its spa and wellness facilities.

The topics for the 8th European Congress of Toxicologic Pathology are:

• Respiratory System Toxicopathology
  
  The sessions include fundamentals of respiratory system toxicology and pathology; animal models and techniques used in research and drug development; pulmonary responses to inhaled nanostructures; and development of inhaled drugs for use in children.

• Biopharmaceuticals – a challenge for toxicopathology
  
  The sessions include a wide range of lectures on biopharmaceuticals; issues and challenges in preclinical and clinical safety testing; biodistribution, and pathology of antibodies, stem cells, and vaccines.
  
  We intend to provide interactive discussions in these sessions between our speakers and colleagues, to learn and exchange knowledge from our experiences in these challenging fields.

For details of the congress program, please see the program and for updated information, please visit our website www.eurotoxpath.org.

We are very much looking forward to seeing you in Budapest on September 28th, 2010.

On behalf of the scientific and local organising committees

Sincerely:

Zuhal Dincer & Dezsö Dányi

Conference information provided by konferenciakalauz.hu

Official Website: http://www.eurotoxpath.org/meetings/index.php?id=congress2010