An Invitation to Scientific Stimulation
and Social Interaction

Dear Colleagues:

The local organizing committee invites you to attend and immerse yourself completely in the 19th conference of the World Association for the Advancement of Veterinary Parasitology, which will be held in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA from August 10 through August 14, 2003.

Like most of biological science the field of Veterinary Parasitology is undergoing major advances because of the growth in molecular genetics and cell biology. At the same time many of our concerns and questions regarding our understanding of parasites, their host interactions and their control remain unchanged. The theme of the conference "Old Dreams-New Visions: Veterinary Parasitology in the 21st Century" was meant to stimulate discussion of the merging of new technologies with traditional studies to answer persistent as well as new questions. Attempts have been made in designing the program to maximize time for discussion.

The city of New Orleans has a distinctive culture and its environs offer a number of historic and ecological tours. It is the home of some of the best restaurants in North America, featuring a range of cuisines from Creole to Cajun. New Orleans is a city of music, satisfying tastes which include rhythm and blues, jazz, rock and roll, gospel, Cajun and Zydeco. There is always a reason for a party in New Orleans and we will see to it that you have fun.

Please share this information with potentially interested colleagues.