European Cystic Fibrosis Society

We are very happy to welcome you to the 9th Basic Science of CF conference 2012, which will take place in the town of Sainte Maxime, France.  On the French Riviera, overlooking the Gulf of St Tropez, lies the picturesque town of Sainte Maxime. With the clear waters of the Mediterranean to the south, and the shelter of the Maures Mountains to the north, this town boasts breathtaking views. The weather too is exceptional, with over 300 days of sun annually, and it is this combination that has drawn artists, writers and poets to the town for generations.

With this conference you can expect to hear about recent unpublished results and engage in discussions of data and ideas in an informal and interactive environment.   A key characteristic of the conference is the high attendance of young participants, both PhD students and post-docs, who contribute enormously to the success of this annual event with their enthusiasm and vivid discussions.  So if you are a young researcher we strongly encourage you to join us, and to submit your current research.  You will have excellent opportunities to discuss your data, interact and discuss science in a great atmosphere with the best of European and International experts in this field.

This year’s programme includes a number of symposia with international experts covering topical aspects of basic research in cystic fibrosis together with invited talks from submitted abstracts; there will also be two key-note lectures as well as informal and interactive special interest group discussions.  For two evenings we will finish the day with poster sessions and a chance to win the best poster prize!  This combination has been extremely successful in the past and the conference offers a forum for informal brain-storming-type discussions. 

We welcome all scientists, not just from the field of CF research, but also from a diverse range of related topics, to an exciting conference of high scientific quality. 

We look forward to seeing you in March 2012 in the lovely venue of Sainte Maxime.