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IAP / ESP 2016 ·
Cologne
Dear Colleague,
The XXXI International Congress of the International Academy of Pathology
and the 28
th
Congress of the European Society of Pathology will for the first
time be organised as a joint venture. It will be held, from 25 September to 29
September 2016, in the Koelnmesse in Cologne, Germany.
Cologne is Germany's fourth-largest city, and is the largest city both in the
German Federal State of North Rhine-Westphalia and within the Rhine-Ruhr
Metropolitan Area, one of the major European metropolitan areas with more
than ten million inhabitants. Cologne is located on both sides of the Rhine River.
The city's famous Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom) is the seat of the Catholic
Archbishop of Cologne. The University of Cologne is one of Europe's oldest
and largest universities. Cologne is a major cultural centre for the Rhineland;
it is home to more than thirty museums and hundreds of galleries. Exhibitions
range from local ancient Roman archeological sites to contemporary graphics
and sculpture.
On behalf of the German Division of the International Academy of Pathology
and the European Society of Pathology we would like to invite you to join us
in Cologne for an exciting and stimulating congress that will reflect recent
developments in diagnostic and molecular pathology.
The motto of the Congress – Predictive Pathology, Guiding and Monitoring
Therapy – indicates the future role of pathology as a strong partner for the
different clinical specialties. The scientific programme will include science,
translational research and clinical application to provide delegates with
information on recent research findings, new technologies and up to date
education.
In addition to providing an interesting scientific and educational programme
the IAP / ESP 2016 meeting will serve as a get-together for pathologists and
scientists from all over the world in a friendly atmosphere. The delegates are
kindly invited to see all the various bars and restaurants serving the well known
beer, called Kölsch. Kölsch is also the name of the local dialect. This has led to
the common joke of Kölsch being the only language one can drink.
We are looking forward to welcoming you and spending a great time in Cologne.
Dietmar Schmidt & Pierre Bedossa
Congress Presidents 2016
Welcome Address
Pierre Bedossa
Dietmar Schmidt