EURAPS Research Council 27-28th May 2015

Dear colleagues,
From surgical anatomy, antisepsis, and anaesthesia, to medical education, clinical radiology
and the development of Plastic Surgery, Scots have been at the centre of surgical
development for 300 years. It is therefore my pleasure to invite you to Edinburgh,
Scotlands capital city, for the 4th EURAPS Research Council Meeting taking place from
May 27th 28th 2015. This meeting has become the key European forum for high quality
basic science and translational research that is relevant to Plastic Surgery. The 2015
meeting will involve leading Scottish scientists from relevant fields of research.
On the 28th, Prof. Stefan Hofer (Wharton Chair of Reconstructive Surgery, University of
Toronto & Editor-in-Chief of JPRAS) will give an invited lecture on how to produce academic
research from a complex microsurgical practice. We will also host a panel discussion on
Stem Cell Biology and the translation to clinical practice featuring respected Scottish
Scientists, and a talk on how the development of microsurgery from an experimental
technique into mainstream surgery could highlight the way to proceed.
The venue is located amidst the Georgian architectural splendour of Edinburghs New Town
- home to the Scottish Enlightenment. The Assembly Rooms have been the setting for the
precise combination of rigorous intellectual discussion and enthusiastic socialising that will
characterise our meeting, with its mixture of keynote talks, presentations and social events.
We aim to stimulate exciting scientific discussion, and to set the scene for friendships,
careers and collaborations to develop.
Famed for its malt whisky and haggis, Scotland also produces some of the worlds finest
specialty beers, seafoods, soft fruits, game and farm produce, all of which are easily
accessed in a city whose world class cultural events, music scene, clubs and nightlife are all
within easy reach. A few minutes walk from the Meeting venue will bring you to a wide
range of accommodation to suit all budgets, or to Edinburgh Castle and many of Britains
finest museums, cultural venues, restaurants and historic pubs. Venture further into the old
town for its ghosts and dark secrets of grave robbing and rebellion, or exit the city and
rapidly reach hills, beaches, and iconic spots such as the Forth Rail Bridge or the home of
golf in St Andrews. A wide range of outdoor and adventure sports are available nearby,
including one of the U.K.s largest mountain biking centres (Glentress); the Scottish
Highlands and Islands are only a few hours drive away. Glasgow is 45 minutes by train,
and provides a complimentary range of Scottish culture, nightlife, and travel options.
Edinburgh and Glasgow airports have direct connections to many European cities, and
there are regular flights and rail connections to the London hub airports.
Please submit abstracts via the link below.
Yours aye,
Prof. Andrew Hart
Stephen Forrest Chair of Plastic Surgery Research,
University of Glasgow & Canniesburn Plastic Surgery Unit
E-mail: research-council@euraps.org
Website: http://research-council.euraps.org
Submissions: http://research-council.euraps.org/login/
Deadline: 1st March 2015