WELCOME

Dear Friends and Colleagues,

In September 2007 Belgrade will host the 4th European Congress of the European Federation for Colposcopy (EFC). It is my great pleasure and honour, as President of the Society, to invite you to this important Pan European meeting. It will be an outstanding opportunity to learn about new developments in our field, to meet old colleagues and to make new friends.

The Organizing Committee under the Chairmanship of Vesna Kesic, our hosts in Belgrade, has done a great job and the preparations are well under way. The Scientific Committee, under the chairmanship of our President Elect, Santiago Dexeus, with the help of our former President, Joe Jordan, as well as many other friends who kindly responded with suggestions, and whom we acknowledge with gratitude, have put together an attractive program of lectures, debates, oral and poster presentations.

Every 3 years our EFC meeting has attracted an even larger number of participants from all over Europe and the world. I am convinced that this will be no exception. Belgrade, with its long history and culture, is an extremely attractive location and will provide the ideal forum for scientific exchange across borders of Western and Eastern European countries.

As President of the EFC, I welcome all of you to our Congress and look forward to an exciting week in Belgrade.

Professor E. Diakomanolis
President of the European Federation
for Colposcopy

Dear Colleagues and Friends,

On behalf of the Organizing Committee of the Congress of the European Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology (EFC), it is my pleasure to invite you to the Congress, which will be held from September 20-22, 2007 in Belgrade, Serbia.

The past three years have seen progressive changes in our approach to diseases of the female lower genital tract. Vaccines against common HPV types are nearing commercial availability, and all clinicians will need to understand their promise and limitations. Basic science has progressed, with new insights into the utility of diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers, immunology and chemoprevention. Maturing experience with new screening guidelines has led to better understanding and more informed criticism. Finally, the Society has developed the guidelines for Quality Assurance in Cervical Cancer Screening as well as Concensus Guidelines for Management of CIN. This Congress is a great opportunity for all European gynecologists to learn the latest information about our field, share their ideas, discuss the varouis problems and work together in a stimulating forum.

A great deal of thought went into formulating not only a stimulating scientific program, but also the preparation of most enjoyable social program, which will give participants and their partners the opportunity to experience Serbian culture and its wonderful scenery.

We are looking forward to your participation in EFC 2007 and to welcoming you in Belgrade.

Vesna Kesic, MD, PhD
Chairman of the 4th European Congress
for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology