Dear friends and colleagues

Is it our pleasure to invite you to attend the 48th Annual Meeting of the European Society for Paediatric Research – ESPR, which will take place in Prague, Czech Republic, October 6 - 8, 2007.

The purpose of the Annual Meeting is to advance paediatric research in Europe and to promote the interchange of ideas and information between investigators on subjects of importance for paediatrics.

The high quality scientific programme, currently evolving through collaboration between local and international experts, will open new perspectives on issues related to paediatric research, treatment and patient care. The content will be international in scope with speakers recognised for their academic and clinical achievements. The programme will feature state of the art plenary lectures. Planned featured topics are epigenetics, developmental plasticity, microhaemodynamics, brain development and neuroprotection, infection and inflammation, developmental pharmacology, imaging and obesity. Free papers on basic and clinical research are invited on all aspects of paediatric research. There will be oral presentations, platform sessions and poster walks. The intention is that there should be ample time for discussion in a friendly atmosphere. We are committed to providing an opportunity for participants to interact to discuss current and future issues shared by us all.

A social program is being planned in accordance with the Meeting.

Prague, a beautiful city with its rich cultural heritage, many tourist attractions and perfect meeting facilities, forms a perfect frame around the ESPR 2007 Meeting.

We look forward to your active involvement as paediatric researchers and clinicians across Europe and hope you will contribute to the scientific program by submitting abstracts for oral and poster presentations.

Best wishes