Dear colleagues,

The First World Conference on the Pharmacology of Natural and Traditional Medicines, sponsored by the Section on Pharmacology of Natural Products of the International Union of Basic and Clinical Pharmacology(IUPHAR) and the Chinese Pharmacological Society (CNPHARS), will be held from September 9thto 12th, 2009, in Hangzhou, China.

The theme of the conference is “The present and the future of natural and traditional medicines”. The meeting will consist of oral communications, posters presentations and discussion sessions, all focusing on basic pharmacological, toxicological, clinical researches as well as on new drug discovery and development based on or related to natural and traditional medicines or ethnomedical resources. The conference will offer a golden opportunity for all delegates and guests to expose and communicate their results, new ideas, new methods and technologies in the pharmacological study of the natural and traditional medicines.

On behalf of the Organizing Committee, we look forward to welcoming scientists from all over the world to get-together in the beautiful green city of Hangzhou, one of the jewels of China. We can promise you a scientifically excellent program as well as the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful scenery and comfortable atmosphere in Hangzhou. We believe that the conference will make a great contribution fostering international communication and collaborations, and boost progress in the field of pharmacological studies and new drug research & development of natural and traditional medicines.

We look forward to welcoming you in Hangzhou!