It is my great pleasure and privilege to invite you to attend the 22nd meeting of the Pacific Skin Research Club (22nd PSRC) held in The Grand Hotel, Taipei, Taiwan on Oct. 2~3, 1999. This meeting has been organized annually to permit investigators from Asia, the United States and the European countries to meet informally and discuss current investigative studies presented by young investigators. The first PSRC meeting took place in the year of 1973, and has been held in Italy, Japan, Thailand, the United Kingdom and the United States.

One unique feature of the 1999 meeting in Taiwan is that it will address  several important topics which are important for young dermatological investigators, including : (1) the future of Dermatology and Dermatological research (Prof. Irwin M. Freedburg of NYU), (2) how to design and perform experiments more efficiently  (Prof. Tung-Tien Sun of NYU), (3) recent advances in epithelial mesenchymal interactions (Prof. Cheng-Ming Chuong of the University of Southern California), and (4)barrier function in the skin (Prof. Peter M. Steinert of NIH). Participants will have the opportunity to interact face-to-face with these speakers, and section leaders as well as Dr. Sam T. Hwang and Dr. Shyh-Ing Jang from NIH for small group discussions.

It is my hope that you will join us. I guarantee that you will enjoy the scientific discussions as well as the beautiful city of Taipei.

Sincerely yours,

Hsin-Su Yu, M.D., Ph.D.
President,
The 22nd meeting of 
The Pacific Skin Resarch Club (22nd PSRC)

Dear Colleague,
     It is my great pleasure and privilege to invite you to attend the 22nd Meeting of the Pacific Skin Research Club (22nd PSRC) to be held in the Grand Hotel, Taipei, Taiwan, on Oct. 2-3, 1999.
     This club meeting has been organized annually for investigators from Asia, the United States, and the European countries to informally meet and discuss current investigative studies presented by young investigators. Since the year of 1973, this meeting has been held in Italy, Japan, Thailand, United Kingdom, and USA.
     In addition to scientific programs, there will be a welcome Banquet and cultural night on Oct. 2. The famous Kwang Tong food will be served and the most representative part of Chinese opera will be presented. On Oct. 4, a visit to the Palace Museum is arranged where you will have the chance to witness the world’s largest collection of Chinese art. You will be taken through exhibits displaying the 5,000 years of Chinese history, with priceless art treasures from the ancient imperial collection to the modern art work including jade, porcelain, paintings, bronzes, and more.
     It is my sincere hope that you will come to join us with inspiring scientific discussions on the latest advances in skin biology and skin diseases and also to enjoy the beautiful city of Taipei.

Sincerely yours,

Hsin-Su Yu, M.D., Ph.D.
President, 
The 22nd meeting of 
the Pacific Skin Research Club (22nd PSRC)

Scenes from the Scientific Program and Taipei