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Dear Colleagues

It is with great pleasure that we invite you to participate in the 36th European Symposium on Calcified Tissues, to be held in the beautiful city of Vienna, Austria, from 23-27 May 2009. We are expecting around 3000 delegates to attend the 2009 conference, which will offer a high quality scientific programme of interest to both clinical and basic scientists.

The scientific programme has been designed to enable participants to enhance their knowledge of diseases of bone, basic bone biology and its correlation to mineral metabolism, as well as developing a clearer understanding of the interrelationship between basic research and clinical applications. We hope that delegates will leave the conference with an enhanced appreciation of the investigative, diagnostic and therapeutic aspects of metabolic bone disorders.

Highlights of the scientific programme will include:

• An exciting programme of invited speaker lectures featuring some of the world's leading experts in the field
• Meet the professor sessions
• Dedicated allied health professionals session
• Joint ECTS-ASBMR debate
• A high proportion of submitted abstracts selected for the oral programme (over 15% in 2008)
• 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
• A full social programme, including a Welcome Reception, Conference Party, Concert at the Vienna Konzerthaus and a Football Tournament, at which delegates can meet and network with friends and colleagues

We are delighted to be holding our 2009 meeting in the city of Vienna, often described as Europe’s cultural capital, and famous for its unique charm and flair. Wander along narrow, medieval alleyways or across imperial squares, visit Schönbrunn Palace and the Hofburg Imperial Palace, and be sure not to miss the majestic architecture along the Ringstrasse. Wherever you go in Vienna you are sure to find a feast for your eyes, not to mention the feast for your stomach at one of the city’s famous coffee houses or restaurants.

We hope that you will be able to join us in Vienna for what promises to be yet another exciting ECTS conference!

Roland Baron
ECTS PRESIDENT

Richard Eastell
ECTS PAST PRESIDENT AND SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME CHAIR

Klaus Klaushofer and Harald Dobnig
LOCAL ORGANISING COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRS