Dear friends and colleagues,

We are pleased to announce that the International Coenzyme Q10 Association is organizing its 8th Conference, which will be held in Bologna (Italy). The conference will officially begin on Thursday evening (October 8, 2015) with an introductory lecture and welcome reception and will continue until lunchtime on Sunday (Oct. 11).

Keeping alive the scopes and traditions of the Association, this scientific meeting will cover many of the biochemical and biomedical research issues on Coenzyme Q10 that are currently explored throughout the world, with the aim of convening scientists from different countries who wish to present their recent studies in the field.

The program of the Conference will provide a common platform both for the biomedical scientists working on the basic aspects of the bioenergetic and antioxidant properties of Coenzyme Q10 and for the clinical scientists of different medical specialities who deal with the therapeutic implications arising from the various functions ascribed to Coenzyme Q10.

The Conference will also host some representatives from the Companies that contribute to research and to dissemination of new knowledge on Coenzyme Q10, and that with their generous support to the International Coenzyme Q10 Association will make the upcoming event possible.

The venue, Bologna, is remarkable for its traditional hospitality towards the scholars in its glorious University and offers both unique cultural experiences and delightful stays to visitors. The conference itself will take place in the library of the San Domenico convent, in the city centre. Registration and accommodation can be done online on our website (www.icqa.org) where a map of the city centre with hotels and venue will also be indicated.

The Scientific-Organizing Committee of the 8th Conference of the International Coenzyme Q10 Association highly encourages researchers to contribute to the success of the event and looks forward to welcoming you in Bologna.

Participants interested in presenting a poster are invited to submit an abstract.

Yours Sincerely,

Giorgio Lenaz  and Maria Luisa Genova

on behalf of the organizers