On behalf of the European Society for Pigment Cell Research (ESPCR), the Organizing Committee is very happy to welcome you for the 25th annual meeting to Provence, France, from the 15th to 18th of October, 2024. It is a particular privilege to be able to host this conference in person again.

Although sun protection remains very important around the Mediterranean, even in the autumn, the conference will take place during the sunniest hours in the modern EuroMéditerranée amphitheatre and conference center. This freshly renovated setting in the Marseille neighborhood of La Joliette is conveniently located to all methods of transportation and a wide range of hotels, shopping, dining, cultural and entertainment venues in the heart of this captivating city. The venue will serve as an ideal backdrop for both scientific engagement and cultural exploration that we look forward to sharing with you all.

Es pas bèu ço qu'es bèu, es bèu ço qu'agrado !

(Provençal for: It's not beautiful because it's beautiful, but because you enjoy it!)

The Organizing Committee:

• Dr. Heather Etchevers, Ph.D.(INSERM, Aix-Marseille Univ.; Chair)
• Prof. Corine Bertolotto, Ph.D. (INSERM, Univ. Côte d’Azur)
• Dr. Stéphanie Mallet, M.D. (Assistance Publique – Hôpitaux de Marseille)
• Prof. Thierry Passeron, M.D., Ph.D. (INSERM, Nice Univ. Hospital, Univ. Côte d’Azur)
• Prof. Marie-Aleth. Richard, M.D,. Ph.D. (Assistance Publique – Hôpitaux de Marseille, Aix-Marseille Univ.)
• Prof. Meri K. Tulic, Ph.D. (INSERM, Université Côte d’Azur)

espcr2024@sciencesconf.org