Dear Colleagues, 

It is great honour and pleasure to welcome you in Turkey for 7th European Conference on Head and Neck Oncology (ECHNO).  On behalf of European Head and Neck Society (EHNS), the organization will be held in Istanbul on 27-30 April, 2016.  

The object of the Congress is to present the science of Head and Neck Oncology in a multidisciplinary manner. It is our rationale to share knowledge and experience among different disciplines to develop strategies against tumors in our field. Scientific program will be enriched by a variety of panels, lectures and presentations focusing on frequently seen head and neck cancers. Young scientist forum will also be organized to promote clinical and basic research towards the educational purposes of EHNS.

Istanbul is the only city in the world that extends onto two continents, Europe and Asia.  The magnificent city of Istanbul connects the east with the west, and has been the venue for Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman Empires. Istanbul is a unique place for history, culture, sights, sounds and tastes.  Lütfi Kırdar Convention Center will serve you as the Congress Venue just in the center of the city.

I believe 7th ECHNO will deliver a high quality congress along with memorable events both scientifically and socially.  There is no doubt that the scientific success of a meeting depends on the contribution of the delegates, in this regard the title “EHNISTANBUL” is designed to bring as many colleagues from all over the world with warmest traditional Turkish hospitality.

We are looking forward to welcoming you in Istanbul in 2016

Prof. Dr. Şefik Hoşal
Chairman
ECHNO 2016

Dear Friends and Colleagues,

It is a great pleasure to invite you to the 7th European Congress on Head and Neck Oncology (ECHNO) in Istanbul, Turkey on 28th-30 th April 2016. ECHNO, the biannual congress of the European head and Neck Society, has become the leading forum for presenting the latest and innovating research, both basic and clinical, in the field of head and neck oncology in Europe. The 2016 meeting, organized by the Turkish Head and Neck Society under the leadership of Prof. Şefik Hoşal, certainly promises to meet every expectation again.

The buzzing city of Istanbul seems an excellent venue to host this congress, with its many historic sites and rich culture. Its location on the border of East and West with the many crossings over the busy river Bosphorus, symbolizes the multidisciplinary nature of modern head and neck cancer management and research.  

As newly elected EHNS President, I hope to welcome you in Istanbul in 2016 for a stimulating program covering the various aspects of head and neck oncology, taking advantage of new technologies and state of the art basic research, accompanied by a more than fitting social program.

C. René Leemans
President EHNS