Welcome Address

It gives us great pleasure to welcome you to the 7th International Conference of Nuclear Cardiology(ICNC-7) in Lisbon, Portugal.

The ICNC meeting has become the international scientific event in the Nuclear Cardiology calendar.Every two years practitioners in nuclear cardiology from all over the world gather to learn about newadvances and to exchange scientific ideas and experiences in a unique ambiance solely devoted tonuclear cardiology. Attendees of previous meetings know what to expect: an attractive and diversifiedscientific program which offers a full spectrum of learning opportunities: from continuing medicaleducation to presentations of the most recent advances in nuclear cardiology, as well as presentations ofnew and original scientific research. Young investigators have the opportunity to compete for the ICNCYoung Investigators Award.

The exciting venue of ICNC-7 is Lisbon, a city steeped in European history. There is much to enjoyin this city and its environments. The ancient Romans and Moors left their marks on this country thatachieved its greatest fame and wealth in the 15th century under Henry the Navigator and his successors.

The Portuguese spirit of exploration and pushing boundaries will be an appropriate background forICNC-7. We are looking forward to three exciting days of learning, exploration of new directions,scientific stimulation and meeting international colleagues.

Furthermore, an attractive social program is planned, including a splendid opening ceremony andgrand gala banquet.

We wish you a productive meeting and a wonderful stay in Lisbon.

Jeroen Bax, MDFrans J. Th. Wackers, MDCo-Chairs

Organizing Committee

Frans Wackers, USAJeroen J. Bax, The NetherlandsManuel Cerqueira, USAKevin Allman, AustraliaIgnasi Carrio, SpainRobert Hendel, USAJuhani M. Knuuti, FinlandLucilia Salgado, Portugal

Antonio Manuel Ventosa, PortugalNagara Tamaki, JapanJames E. Udelson, USAS.Richard Underwood, United KingdomErnst E. van der Wall, The NetherlandsNestor Alejandro Vita, ArgentinaJoao V. Vitola, Brazil

Program Committee

Marcelo Fernando Di Carli, USAJuhani M. Knuuti, FinlandAlbert Sinusas, USAAna Abreu, PortugalFreek Beekman, The NetherlandsFrank M. Bengel, GermanyEllinor Busemann Sokole, The NetherlandsIgnasi Carrio, SpainJames Case, USAJames Cullom, USAJohan De Sutter, BelgiumE.Gordon DePuey, USA

Edward Ficaro, USAErnest Garcia, USAGuido Germano, USADavid Glover, USARobert Gropler, USAGary V. Heller, USARobert Hendel, USADominique Le Guludec, FranceJagat Narula, USALeslee J Shaw, USANagara Tamaki, JapanBenjamin M. W. Tsui, USA

5AJournal of Nuclear CardiologyMarch/April 2005