Message from the Chairman of the ICHC-22

On behalf of the Organizing Committee of the 22nd International Congress on Heterocyclic Chemistry (ICHC-22), the International Society of Heterocyclic Chemistry (ISHC), and Memorial University of Newfoundland, I cordially invite you to attend ICHC-22, which will be held during August 2-7, 2009 at the Delta St. John's Hotel and Conference Centre, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

St. John's, the capital city of Newfoundland and Labrador, is Canada's oldest and, arguably, the most distinctive city in North America. The rich history and culture and affinity for "small town" quality of life make the city a pleasure in which to live, work, visit and play. A mosaic of fishing villages, cultural festivals and wildlife, St. John's is also an international centre for marine science and technology, and an active centre for investment and business activity in offshore oil development. While attending ICHC-22 take a break, explore the rocky shores, scenic walking trails, and rushing rivers; go whale and iceberg watching; browse the shops on Water Street, or take a stroll down George Street, understood to have the most pubs per square foot of any street in North America; visit the Newfoundland Museum, or the St. John's Fluvarium, the only public fluvarium in North America, or better still watch the sun rise on Signal Hill and set at Cape Spear, the most easterly port in North America. The options are endless and yours to explore while visiting St. John's.

With these amenities at hand, we are very proud to host the 22nd International Congress on Heterocyclic Chemistry in our magical city. We have planned an exciting scientific program with plenary and invited speakers selected from amongst the most globally prominent scientists. To celebrate the accomplishments of Canadian renowned Professor Victor Snieckus, we have planned a special symposium entitled "Focus on Heterocycles in Organic Synthesis Today and Tomorrow". Professor Snieckus and others will join forces to present a pre-symposium plenary and five invited lectures on this topic. The remaining lectures, podium and poster presentations will focus to maximize the productivity of the scientific program. We hope you will join us to participate in this exciting scientific venue and take part in the pre- and post-congress tours, the daily accompanying persons' tours and activities, the afternoon excursion, and the live-entertainment we have planned which is reminiscent of the unique cultural and environmental features of Newfoundland.

We welcome all of you whole-heartily and look forward to serving you at ICHC-22. I trust that this forum will serve as a major forum for exchanges among individuals, each bringing his or her own interests, ideas and issues. I encourage each and everyone to attend this event and participate in everything we have in store for you.


Kind regards.



Professor Mohsen Daneshtalab
Chairman of ICHC-22 and VP of ISHC