On behalf of the European Society for Artificial Organs
(ESAO) it is my great pleasure and honour to welcome
you to the 35th annual meeting which will be held at the
Medical Faculty of the University of Geneva, Switzerland,
between 3-6 September, 2008.
Towards future biomedical technologies
will be the theme of this congress which will be organised in collaboration with the
Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), the Universities and University
Hospitals of Geneva and Lausanne, thus, bringing together all the Science from the
Arc Lémanique.
A highly scientific programme has been put together, covering various fields ranging
from cardiovascular, liver and kidney support to tissue engineering, cell therapy and
transplantation. The ongoing research in these fields, and especially the increased
collaborations between various specialties, has led to tangible improvements which
benefit the patient. This meeting is not only important as a teaching platform, but also
gives young scientists the opportunity to present innovative studies.
Finally, the human networking aspect of such a meeting and exchange of ideas and
knowledge are equally important, not only between scientists, but also with our
industrial partners whom we thank for their support. We are also indebted to the wide
panel of Swiss and international experts who will contribute to making it a 'state-ofthe-
art' congress.
Geneva is the smallest of the big capitals - host of the world's largest health and
humanitarian headquarters - a crossroad of men and ideas - a centre of arts and
culture - a melting pot of history - a capital of gastronomy and hospitality, and a
starting point for some of the most exciting lake and mountain excursions.
We look forward to welcoming you in Geneva for an interesting and challenging ESAO
2008 annual meeting.
On behalf of the European Society for Artificial Organs
(ESAO) it is my great pleasure and honour to welcome
you to the 35th annual meeting which will be held at the
Medical Faculty of the University of Geneva, Switzerland,
between 3-6 September, 2008.