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XIII International Symposium on Luminescence Spectrometry
Analytical luminescence: new diagnostic tools in life science, food safety and cultural heritage
Date: 7-11 September 2008
Place: Bologna, Italy
On behalf of the Organizing Committee it is my pleasure to officially announce that the XIII International Symposium on Luminescence Spectroscopy (ISLS 2008) will be held on September 7-11, 2008 in Bologna (Italy), organized by the University of Bologna - Alma Mater Studiorum.
ISLS has become a traditional scientific appointment for scientists involved in all the aspects of luminescence spectrometry, from photoluminescence and electrogenerated luminescence to bio- and chemiluminescence, regarding both basic science and applications in biosciences, pharmaceutical, environmental and food analysis. In the previous Symposium editions, which have been held in different prestigious European Universities, recently even in China, all the major highlight topics in the field have been presented.
The 2008 edition will be mainly focused on "Analytical luminescence: new diagnostic tools in life science, food safety and cultural heritage".
It is my hope that the conference will meet all of your scientific and social expectations as well as offer you a satisfying cultural experience. Bologna is an ideal place to combine and favour all of these possibilities: its rich artistic tradition, numerous gastronomic specialities, and the warm-heartedness of its citizens have been appreciated by visitors from all over the world.
The University of Bologna - Alma Mater Studiorum is the oldest University in the west world and in 1988 its ninth centenary was celebrated. About four hundred university Rectors from around the world signed a "Magna Charta" that confirms the most deeply held values of all schools of higher learning throughout the world. Just a week after the ISLS Symposium the Rectors will meet again in Bologna in occasion of the 20th anniversary of that important event.
Bologna has much to offer to the interested tourists: it is a medieval city rich in history and tradition. Besides Piazza Maggiore, at the heart of the city, there are many other smaller "piazze" which merit a visit; among the numerous churches, the Cathedral of San Petronio, the Basilica of Santo Stefano, the Basilica of San Domenico and the Sanctuary of the Holy Virgin of San Luca on top of a hill dominating Bologna are particularly important. The beautiful arcades lining the streets of the old town are typical of Bologna and the many towers and ancient buildings, such as the Archiginnasio and the Palace of King Enzo, are additional points of interest.
The strategic position of Bologna, moreover, permits an easy access to some of the most beautiful cities of artistic merit in Italy, such as Venice, Florence, Ravenna and Ferrara, Unesco World Heritage City. We do hope that the social program organized for both delegates and accompanying persons will give everyone ample opportunity to spend their free time enjoyably.
For questions and suggestions please send a message to: isls2008.bologna(at)unibo.it.
Further information: http://www.isls2008.unibo.it
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