Dear Colleagues,

On behalf of the Lithuanian Association of Dermatovenereologists (LADV) it is an honour and great pleasure for me to welcome you to the 8th Congress of the Baltic Association of Dermatovenereologists, which will be held on the 17-19 of September, 2009 in Vilnius, Lithuania.

The aim of the Congress is to update physicians on prevention and management of modern dermatovenereology. It will be an excellent possibility to share ideas, experience and recent scientific achievements, also to have a great time together meeting old and new colleagues.

Vilnius, the historical capital of Lithuania dating back to the 14th century, has the most beautiful and one of the largest old towns in Europe, awarded with the status of World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO, with Vilnius University being the oldest one in Eastern Europe. It is rapidly expanding as a modern European capital, so you can experience the harmony of the old and the new Vilnius. For the participants of the meeting this will provide beautiful atmosphere and the mood for work and friendship.

We look forward to welcoming you to Lithuania celebrating its Millennium in 2009, and to Vilnius, The European Capital of Culture - 2009!

Assoc. prof. dr. Matilda Bylaitė
Congress President