18th Congress of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology October 7-11, 2009 Berlin, Germany

MEDIA ANNOUNCEMENT

What's New in Dermatology: More Than 10,000 Specialists to Meet in Berlin

Berlin, July 2009. For the first time ever, the world's largest congress of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) will be held in the capital of Germany. The conference, which will take place at the International Congress Center (ICC) from 7-11 October, 2009, is expected to attract about 10,000 global physicians, researchers and scientists specialized in the fields of dermatology and venereology.

The 18th EADV Congress is dedicated to presentation and discussion of the most recent developments in clinical and experimental dermatology and venereology. More than 500 leading dermatology experts will present plenary lectures, courses and symposia at the congress. All in all, the programme will feature 150 parallel sessions as well as interactive training courses and workshops.

Full details of the meeting programme and further information on the 18th EADV Congress can be found at www.eadvberlin2009.com.

The EADV has scheduled two press conferences for 8 October, 2009: an international media briefing in English and a second one in German language. Further information on topics and timings will be circulated within the next weeks. Media representative are cordially invited to pre-register online at http://www.eadvberlin2009.com/press.

Founded in 1987, EADV is a Brussels-based non-profit association whose mission is to advance excellence in clinical care, research, education and training in the field of dermatology and venereology.

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