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Welcome letter
It is my great pleasure to invite you to attend the International Conference on Fish Diseases and Fish Immunology which will take place in Reykjavik Iceland from September 6 – 9, 2008 (www.yourhost.is/fishdiseases).The understanding of infectious fish diseases and the causative agents, like viruses, bacteria and parasites, has been growing fast lately in the international scientific society. In parallel there is an increasing knowledge on host-pathogens interaction, including fish immunology and genome analysis of the pathogens and several fish species. We are expecting an excellent international attendance to the conference from eminent scientists and researchers. We hope that the dynamic spirit of Iceland will provide a conducive milieu in which stimulating scientific exchange can take place amongst scientists from all over the world. We also hope that through this meeting, stronger research ties between the scientists of different regions can be fostered. The event will provide an exclusive platform to discuss the recent developments in the field. The sessions will include fish immunology, viral diseases of fish and causative agents, bacterial diseases of fish and causative agents, fish parasitology, communication networks in marine bacteria and diseases in cold water fish species. The host institute (Institute for Experimental Pathology, University of Iceland at Keldur, homepage: www.keldur.hi.is), has made remarkable developments in the research field in the recent past and there are ongoing experiments of interest. The conference is planned as a 60th anniversary of the host institute. In Iceland you can witness such marvels of the nature as a tremendous icecap and glaciers, spouting geysers and steaming solfataras, volcanoes (hopefully dormant), raging rivers and magnificent waterfalls, a multitude of birds, cavorting whales just offshore and many other surprises. The warmth shown by Icelanders, their desire to share their culture and the efforts made to make your stay as pleasant as possible will, like the spectacular landscape, never be forgotten. The Iceland’s capital city Reykjavik is fascinating and is full of vitality, cultural diversity and culinary delights. You can experience the pure energy from the boiling thermal energy underground, the natural green energy within the city and around it, or the lively culture and fun-filled nightlife. It has the features of a modern, forward-looking society which are complemented by a close connection to beautiful nature. Reykjavik is spread across a peninsula with a panoramic view of the mountains and the Atlantic Ocean on almost all sides. PDF to print. I wish you all a very warm welcome to Reykjavik in September 2008. On behalf of the Organizing Committee Sigurdur Ingvarsson, Professor and Director Institute for Experimental Pathology, University of Iceland, Keldur v/Vesturlandsveg, IS-112 Reykjavík, Iceland Tel: +354 585 5100 Fax: + 354 567 3979 E-mail: Þetta tölvupóstfang er varið gegn ruslpóstsþjörkum, Þú verður að hafa JavaScript virkt til að sjá það. |