Welcome Message

Dear Colleagues,

The next EULAR Annual European Congress of Rheumatology will take place between the 16th and 19th of June 2010 in Rome. The annual EULAR congresses which began in 2000 have become a major event in the world rheumatology calendar. The meeting will provide a unique occasion for the exchange of scientific and clinical information, and will facilitate interactions between patients, medical doctors, scientists, health professionals and professionals representing the pharmaceutical industry from both Europe and around the world.

The rapid growth of the EULAR Congress in terms of the number of participants and the quality of the submissions reflects the increased interest in arthritis and in the musculoskeletal diseases seen in many societies. This has been allied to a realisation of the size of the burden of these diseases and an improved ability to diagnose and significant advances in the ability to treat them. The alliance between patient organisations and health professionals by EULAR has been a considerable stimulus for these advances.

The EULAR Congress 2010 in Rome will cover a wide range of topics including clinical innovations, clinical, translational and basic science. In addition there will be meetings organised by people with arthritis, by health professionals and by the health care industry. The heart of the Congress will be the poster presentations with their intense interactions between participants. With respect to the presentation of clinical research, the EULAR Congress has gained a reputation of being highly innovative and informative for the practising physician.

The eternal city of Rome needs little introduction. The unique historical and architectural treasures combined with the Roman ambiance will provide an excellent background for scientific and clinical exchanges, international collaborations and renewing friendships.

We have great pleasure in welcoming medical doctors, patients, health professionals and representatives of the pharmaceutical industry and hope that the stay in Rome will be both pleasant and educational.

PAUL EMERY

President of EULAR

CARLOMAURIZIO MONTECUCCO
Honorary President of the Local Organising Committee

MAURIZIO CUTOLO

Executive President of the Local Organising Committee

PAUL EMERY

President of EULAR

CARLOMAURIZIO MONTECUCCO
Honorary President of the Local Organising Committee

MAURIZIO CUTOLO

Executive President
of the Local Organising Committee