IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

On the occasion of the Twenty-first ESPHI Biennial Meeting in Barcelona a general assembly and the election of the new President and Board will take place. The new elected board should include a secretary, a treasurer and two elected members.
Those who wish to present their candidature to the office either of president or secretary, or treasurer, or member, must send a request to the current President (e-mail gaechirico@alice.it) no later than 15 days before the meeting (deadline the 31st of August, 2011).
Gaetano Chirico,
President of the ESPHI



On behalf of the European Society for Paediatric Haematology and Immunology
it gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the twenty-first ESPHI biennial
meeting “Advances in Paediatric Haematology and Immunology”,
to be held at the Casa Convalescència in Barcelona, Spain, during
September 16-17, 2011.

The meeting offers Educational course, Keynote lectures, Round tables, Oral
and Poster presentations on a very high scientific level in order to present an
appropriate forum for renowned experts and motivated young investigators.
The congress provides the opportunity for its delegates to discuss the newest
and most remarkable developments in both clinical practice and research,
including the following main topics:



As president of the ESPHI I hope that you will enjoy the program and an
intense exchange of knowledge and friendly contacts in the unique atmosphere
of the “Beautiful capital of Catalonia, a global city with long history of
culture and innovation, with its famous Gothic Quarter, architectural works of
Antoni Gaudi and the Ramblas”

Gaetano Chirico
President of the ESPHI