On behalf of the organizing committee of the 45th Congress of the European Societies of Toxicology, I am privileged to invite you to grace with your presence and participation the works of the Congress, which is to be held in the beautiful island of Rhodes, Greece on 5 - 8 October 2008. Rhodes is located in the south east of the country, its climate is pleasant and is an apt and excellent place to hold the Congress, as the provided premises and site for the purposes of the Congress are outstanding and most suitable and the island is one of the most popular holidays resort with impressive architecture, an extremely well preserved medieval city, ancient temples leaning over the blue waters of the Aegean sea. Several social activities shall be complemented by the local authorities exclusively for the Congress's participants.

The theme of the Congress is "FROM TOXINS TO OMICS: HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELL-BEING''. Its scientific programme comprises symposia and workshops accordingly whereas distinguished and renowned speakers will address the participants, presenting the current and latest scientific innovations, discoveries and practices on important subjects in the multidisciplinary field of Toxicology.

My ambition and objective is to contribute so as the 45th Congress of the European Societies of Toxicology shall be a prominent scientific meeting as well as a rewarding and effective event for all participants.

I am looking forward to welcome you in Rhodes.

Prof. Aristidis M. TSATSAKIS, PhD, DSc, E.R.T.
President Hellenic Society of Toxicology

Chair Organizing Committee EUROTOX 2008