Presidential greetings

On behalf of the Executive Committee of the
Society for Ultrastructural Pathology, it is my
pleasure to cordially invite you to the Ultrapath XIV Meeting to be held July 6-11, 2008 in Crete. The meeting will take place in the superb facilities of the Capsis Elite Resort, on a wonderful peninsula close to Heraklion. The program will feature a distinguished panel of internationally renowned pathologists and electron microscopists and will address the interests of not only dedicated ultrastructural pathologists and technicians, but also pathology residents and trainees, general surgical pathologists, and other scientists in the field of biomedical research. The congenial atmosphere of the Ultrapath meetings and the special charm of the venue provide an ideal setting for ample interaction among the faculty and participants, promoting the exchange of ideas and setting the groundwork for future collaborations.The social program will blend the memories of ancient civilizations with flavors of the Greek culture.

This is a unique opportunity to combine an attractive, comprehensive, and updated scientific program with the natural beauty and unique historical background of this magnificent Mediterranean island.

Prof. Josep Lloreta Trull, MD PhD

Dear friends and colleagues,

It is with great joy and enthusiasm that I welcome you all at the Ultrapath XIV conference in Heraklion, Crete. It is both an honor and a privilege to host this conference taking over from an array of distinguished predecessors. It's been over 25 years since the first Ultrapath conference was held in Aspen, Colorado. We have come a long way both as scientists and as a society in general. Though our methods and practices may have changed over time, nevertheless, our main goal has remained the same. Serving science and foremost the cancer patient.

Through this conference, apart from promoting and exchanging our ideas and findings in research, we will attempt to generate new interests in the field and pass on the flame to our younger colleagues.Therefore, I invite you all to the beautiful island of Crete and I believe that it will be an interesting and productive meeting. See you all there!

Irene Voloudakis-Baltatzis, PhD