Dear Colleagues,
It is our great pleasure to invite you to participate in the 29th Symposium of the Collegium Internationale Allergologicum entitled Allergic Diseases: from Mechanisms to Cures from 14-19 October 2012 in Jeju Island, Republic of Korea.
The purpose of this meeting, like all meetings of the Collegium, is to bring basic and translational scientists, clinical immunologists, and allergists together to foster interdisciplinary approaches to understand, treat, and, ultimately, cure immunological disorders.
As in previous meetings, the majority of the scientific program will be given over to free communications that will be presented either orally or as poster discussions. The Collegium’s unique organizational structure and membership guidelines ensure that the science presented at the biennial symposia of the Collegium is not only important, but includes many late-breaking and in many cases unpublished developments.
We believe that the venue selected by the Council of the Collegium for its 29th meeting will accommodate scientists and accompanying persons in the tradition and style that have characterized past meetings of the Collegium.
Jeju Island is a volcanic island, dominated by Halla-san (Halla Mountain), a volcano 1,950 meters high and the highest mountain in South Korea. The weather on Jeju is pleasantly mild in October, which is widely considered to be the best time of the year to visit. Because of the relative isolation of the island, the people of Jeju have developed a culture and traditions that are distinct from those of mainland Korea. In addition, Jeju is full of breathtaking sights and unusual attractions, including three UNESCO World Natural Heritage sites, which highlight the island’s magnificent combination of natural beauty, diverse ecosystems, and striking geological formations. In recognition of its extraordinary natural features, Jeju was just named one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature in 2011.
On behalf of the Collegium Council Members, we look forward to welcoming you to Jeju Island in 2012, and we hope that we can rely upon your support in what promises to be a combination of excellent science in a convivial atmosphere.
Yours sincerely,
Stephen J. Galli, MD You-Young Kim, MD, PhD
President and Symposium Organizer Symposium Organizer
