Welcome Letter
We are delighted to invite you to participate in the 20th Congress of the European Sleep Research Society which will be held in Lisbon, Portugal from 14 – 18 September 2010, at the Lisboa Congress Centre.
The European Sleep Research Society is an international scientific non-profit organisation and promotes all aspects of sleep research and sleep medicine. It hosts individual researchers, both Europeans and from all world regions. Furthermore ESRS hosts the Assembly of National Sleep Societies from all European countries, further promoting a highly interactive interaction among clinicians ans researchers. The ESRS is responsible for the publication of the Journal of Sleep Research, the organisation of scientific meetings, the promotion of education and training, the dissemination of information, and the establishment of fellowships and awards.
Lisbon is a mandatory visiting city both in Europe and worldwide. It is recognised for its unique luminosity, its green surroundings with the wide extension of the river Tagus mouth, the light pink colour of the houses, the old tile panels and, most of all, for the warmth and friendly contact with its inhabitants.
The 20th Congress of the European Sleep Research Society follows on from the successful meetings in Glasgow (2008), Innsbruck (2006), Prague (2004), Reykjavik (2002) and Istanbul (2000), all of them recognised by their high scientific and medical standards. The Lisbon Congress will keep in line with such tradition, offering new features for promotion of high level education and research interaction. The convenor and the local committee are strongly involved in a congress that, by its quality, warmth and uniqueness, will remain as a unique memory in your life.
Yours sincerely
 Claudio Bassetti President ESRS |
 Teresa Paiva Chairperson Local Organising Committee |
 Marta Gonçalves President Portuguese Sleep Association |