Dear Colleagues,

It is with great pleasure that we invite you to participate in the 37th European Symposium on Calcified Tissues, to be held in the vibrant city of Glasgow, Scotland, from 26-30 June 2010.

The 2010 meeting will offer a high quality scientific programme of interest to both clinical and basic scientists. Based on the steady participation this meeting has attracted over the last few years, we are expecting some 3,000 delegates to attend.

Highlights will include the following:

• An exciting programme of invited speaker lectures featuring some of the world's leading experts in the field
• Meet the professor sessions
• Joint ECTS-ASBMR debate
• Well-attended poster sessions with dedicated poster viewing time
• A busy exhibition area with lunch included in the delegate fee
• Company-supported satellite symposia highlighting some of the latest developments and research
• Allied health professionals session
• ECTS training course on clinical trials

We are delighted to be holding our 2010 meeting in the city of Glasgow. Glasgow is undoubtedly one of Europe’s most dynamic cities: steeped in culture, rich in history, with its elegant streets, squares, parks and gardens. Glasgow has the finest civic arts collection in the UK, including works of Botticelli, Degas, Van Gogh and Rembrandt to whet your appetite. The scientific programme will be complemented by social events to reflect the true Glaswegian hospitality and style.

We hope that you will be able to join us in Glasgow for what promises to be an exciting meeting, both scientifically and culturally.

Roland Baron ECTS President		Stuart Ralston Chair, Local Organising Committee