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EXHIBITION &CONGRESS CALENDAR JANUARY MEDICAL EXPO
Casabalanca, Morocco
ARAB HEALTH
1
Dubai, UAE
FEBRUARY AAOS
Santiago, USA
ROMMEDICA
Bucharest, Romania
2
Tunis, Tunis
Athens, Greece
Barcelona, Spain
3
Atlanta, USA
KIMES
Seoul, Korea
IRAQ HEALTH Basra, Iraq
MEDITEC
Stuttgart, Germany
DUPHAT
Dubai, UAE
IDS
Koeln, Germany
SOUTH EAST ASIAN HEALTHCARE
MEDICAL FAIR INDIA New Delhi, India
PHARMAGORA Paris, France
EXPOMED
Istanbul, Turkey
ECR EUROPE Vienna, Austria
ARAB LAB Dubai, UAE
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Casabalanca, Morocco
MEDTRADE
St.Paul, Brazil
JUNE
Gyeonggi-do, Korea
FARMAVIZYON
MEDICARE
EXPOMED / LABTECH
IRANMED
MEDTEC
IMS
MEDTEC
BIO JAPAN
Bangkok, Thailand
Tokyo, Japan
JULY
IMHS JAPAN Tokyo, Japan
AACC
Anaheim, USA
UZBMED
Bangalore, India
SYRIAN MEDICARE
AUGUST
Damascus, Syria
EXPOFARMA
MEDICALL
5
MEDCINE
Skopje, Macedonia
GERONT
Paris, France
Chennai, India
MEDICARE AFRICA Nairobi, Kenya
SEPTEMBER MEDI-PHARM Saigon, Vietnam
MOLDMEDIZIN Moldova, Chisinau
UZMED EXPO
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
7 8 9
WESTAFRICAN HEALTH
Dhaka, Bangladesh
KOREA MEDICAL FAIR Pyongyang, North Korea
Brno, Czech
EXPODENTAL Rome, Italy
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GNYDM
New York, USA
MEDICA
Düsseldorf, Germany
COMPAMED
Düsseldorf, Germany
DENTAL
Istanbul, Turkey
DECEMBER MEDIST
Istanbul, Turkey New Delhi, India
12
ZDRAVOOKHRANENIYE Moscow, Russia
DENTALEXPO Kiev, Ukraine
Düsseldorf, Germany
MEDICAL FAIR BRNO
Chicago, USA
WOLRD DENTAL
Johannesburg, South Africa
OCTOBER
RSNA
Moscow, Russia
KIHE KAZAKHSTAN
MEDITEX BANGLADESH
NOVEMBER
PHARMTECH
REHACARE
Jakarta, Indonesia
Munich, Germany
Toronto, Canada
Bangkok, Thailand
Legos, Nigeria
EXPO PHARM
OHA CANADA
MEDIPHARM VIETNAM
INDOMEDICA
Nairobi, Kenya
Jakarta, Indonesia
PAN AFRICAN HEALTH
Alma-Ata, Kazahkstan
MEDICARE AFRICA
HOSPITAL INDONESIA
MEDSIB / SIBDENT
Hanoi, Vietnam
Amman, Jordan
Atlanta, USA
MEDICAL FAIR
Suberia, Russia
ME-MEDEXPO
MEDTRADE
BULMEDICA BULDENTAL Sofia, Bulgaria
Kiev, Ukraine
Belgrade, Serbia
FIME
Miami, USA
PUBLIC HEALTH
MEDIDENT
MEDICARE AFRICA
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Singapore, Singapore
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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Damascus, Syria
HOSPITAL BUILD
St.Petersburg, Russia
Teheran, Iran
HEALTHCARE
Lisbon, Portugal
PHARMACY RUSSIA
Damascus, Syria
Prague, Czech
NORMEDICA
St.Petersburg, Russia
HOSPITALAR
PROPAKASIA
MAY
Tripoli, Libya
Bologna, Italy
SIMEN
Mexico City, Mexico
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Cairo, Egypt
KOREAPHARM
Las Vegas, USA
PRAGO MEDICA
PITTCON EXPOS
Minsk, Belarus
SALON DE LA SANTE
4
Dubai, UAE
MEDAX
BELARUS MEDICA
Casabalanca, Morocco
IECM
Barcelona, Spain
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
HOSPITAL RUSSIA
Birmingham, UK
INFARMA
Baltimore, USA
EXPOSANITA
Yokohama, Japan
FARMAMAQ
EMS TODAY
MAF
Istanbul, Turkey
MEDICEXPO
Kiev, Ukraine
EGYMEDICA
Tel Aivi, Israel
Istanbul, Turkey
HEALTHEXPO
HEALTHY NATION
BIOMED ISREAL
Sydney, Australia
Algiers, Algeria
Dhaka, Bangladesh
MARCH
WESTAFRICAN HEALTH
MEDICAL-EXPO
ASIA PHARMA
Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
GPCE
Karachi, Pakistan
APRIL
MEDIZIN
Stuttgart, Germany
HEALTH ASIA
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AAOS 2015 Annual Meeting AAOS was founded in 1933, the
on cutting-edge orthopaedic topics, and
of and accessible to the diverse population
Academy is the preeminent provider of
more than 900 paper presentations, 560
i t s e r v e s . T h e H u m a n i t a r i a n Aw a r d
musculoskeletal education to orthopaedic
posters, and 200 instructional courses by
recognizes living Fellows, International,
surgeons and others in the world. Its
world-renowned faculty. In addition,other
and Emeritus members of the American
continuing medical education activities
highlights included more than 650
Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons who
include a world-renowned Annual Meeting,
technical exhibits showcased the “latest
have distinguished themselves through
multiple CME courses held around the
and greatest” orthopaedic products and
outstanding musculoskeletal-related
country and at the Orthopaedic Learning
services. On Specialty Day—Saturday,
humanitarian activities in the United
Center, and various medical and scientific
March 28—more than a dozen specialty
States or abroad. The Tipton Leadership
publications and electronic media
societies had explore current research
Award recognizes living AAOS Fellows
materials.
findings in various areas of orthopaedics.
or Candidate Members who have
The 2015 AAOS Annual Meeting had
demonstrated outstanding leadership
gain a completely success! According to the official department, the exhibition had
a professional platform for the medical industry by creating an ideal setting that allows companies from America and around the world to showcase their latest healthcare products, equipment and services to doctors, hospitals, buyers and health sector professional. The 2015 Annual Meeting had more exciting learning opportunities, with 30 symposia
orthopaedic community, patients and/or
attracted 17,939 professional members
the American public.
included Physicians and Allied Health, attendance: 31,370.
Advantages of participating AAOS Annual Meeting:
On a collaborative effort, the Central
•Showcased your latest products and
exhibitors: 10,356 and others: 3075,total The 2015 AAOS Annual Meeting provided
qualities that have led to benefits for the
Program Committee, Exhibits Committee and Orthopaedic Video Theater Committee have combined the abstracts from selected
services alongside pioneers and business leaders to a large specialized audience of professionals and decision makers from
scientific portions of the Annual Meeting.
the healthcare sector.
The Diversity Award recognizes living
•Identified business and investment
Academy Fellows and Emeritus members
opportunities in the areas of healthcare,
who have distinguished themselves
pharmaceutical products, medical supplies
through their outstanding commitment to
and services.
making orthopaedics more representative
•Meet representatives from regional and international companies that are taking part in the show, seeking potential partnerships. Over the last few years, AAOS has attracted massive interest from international traders in all sectors. The 2016 AAOS Annual Meeting will be held in Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida. Welcome to the next grand exhibition meeting which must be your wise choice!
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Expomed 2015 post show report Record Growth at expoMED ExpoMEDIstanbul and the co-located eventlabtechMED once again excelled in both exhibitor and visitor attendance. For 21 years the event has grown from strength to strength making it the premier meeting place for the medical industry across Turkey and Eurasia. The 2014 event saw topical debates, world class speakers and aisles of innovation bringing over 34,000 total attendees over four high impact days.
W H AT D O O U R EXHIBITORS SAY?
IT THE BEST FAIR FOR THIS SECTOR IN TURKEY OPENNING OPPORTUNITIES B O T H F O R I N T E R N AT I O N A L A N D DOMESTIC COMPANIES. THIS FAIR IS PRESTIGIOUS GENERAL MANAGER, TEKNOSAN SAN. TİC.LTD.ŞTİ
What was NEW? WEBSITE To give exhibitors maximum visibility to visitors pre event a new website was launched to include a searchable exhibitor directory. In 2015 the directory will enable exhibitors
PRODUCT SHOWCASE The Product Showcase area showed visitors the most innovative products at expoMED. 5 companies participated and put their brand at the forefront of expoMED.
WHO VISITED? The launch of the elite+ programme attracted a record number of international VIP buyers, with 577 prequalified visitors from 20 countries being hosted by expoMED. Top ten visitor markets hosted on the elite+ programmewere:
to upload their own company and product
1.Turkey
WE MET TURKISH AND REGIONAL PA R T N E R S H I P S ( M I D D L E E A S T, EASTERN EUROPE). REED TUYAP IN TURKEY IS A VERY IMPORTANT PLACE TO DO BUSINESS WITH A STRONG MARKET AND A GOOD LOCATION. BUSNESS DVT MANAGER, CAHOUET FRANCE
information directly.
2.Iraq
ELITE+ VIP BUYERS
3.Georgia
The elite+ programme attracted 577
5.Bulgaria
THE TURKISH DOMESTIC VISITORS ARE GOOD. I LOOK FORWARD TO INCREASING OUR SALES THROUGH THIS EXHIBITION. SENIOR SALES MANAGER SUZHOU SELEN CLEANROOM TECHNOLOGY
VISITOR COLOURED BADGES
WE HAVE ATTENDED EXPOMED FOR 13 YEARS . EVERY YEAR IT IS MORE QUALIFIED AND PROFITABLE. WE CONGRATULATE REED TUYAP ON THEIR PROGRESS GENERAL MANAGER, ORSA ORTOPEDİ LTD.ŞTİ
Visitors were clearly badged and
GOOD LEADS! PROFESSIONAL EVENT (#1 IN ITS SECTOR) , MANY INTERNATIONAL LEADS. ASST MANAGING DIRECTOR, 3B SCIENTIFIC
high profile buyers from Turkey and key countries surrounding Turkey such as Georgia, Iraq, Iran, Russia, Serbia and Libya.
ExpoMED invested in a new registration process to ensure visitor quality and identifiability. identifiable during the event with colourcodes according to visitor type.
MEETINGS The distributor meetings programme enabled international exhibitors to meet with distributors during the show via a pre
4.Germany 6. Iran 7. Tunisia 8. Libya 9. Greece 10. Macedonia Purchasing managers and owners of Private hospitals, head of purchasing commissions of major medical faculties in Turkey including, Florence Nightingale, Acıbadem, Memorial,Liv, Bayındır, Medical Park, İstanbul Cerrahi, Medicana Hospitals, German Hospital Group (Istanbul) and International Ministries from Georgia, North Iraq, North Cyprus, Germany.
www.expomedistanbul.com
show online booking system. All major distributors in Turkey were invited to join the programme.
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KIME 2015 At a Glance 1. Title : 31st Korea International Medical
• Ministry of Food & Drug Safety
& Hospital Equipment Show (KIMES 2015)
• Seoul Metropolitan Government
2. Theme : “The Health of Today, The Happiness of Tomorrow”
• Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) • Korea Health Industry Development Institute
3. Purpose : Assistance to further
• Korean Medical Association
• Central Supply Equipment
• Korean Hospital Association
• Clinical Examination Equipment
•Korean Medical Women's Association
• Hospital Facilities Equipment
• Korean Nurses Association
• Radiology Equipment
• Korea Medical Devices Selling
• Medical Information System
Association
• Surgical Apparatus & Equipment
• Korean Medical News
• Oriental Medicine & Equipment
development of the medical equipment
• Cure Apparatus & Equipment
industries in Korea and neighboring
• Pharmaceutical Equipment
nations, and promotion of the trade, on
• Physiotherapy Apparatus
both the domestic and international levels
• Cosmetic Dermatology & Healthcare
in medical equipment
Equipment
4. Exhibition period : March 5 (Thu.) to 8
• Ophthalmic Apparatus • Animal & Related Products
(Sun.), 2015 (4days) 5. Opening Hours : 10:00 a.m ~ 6:00 p.m 6. Exhibition Site : COEX (Convention & Exhibition Center) (513, Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 135-731, Korea) 7. Organizers Korea E & Ex Inc. Korea Medical Devices Industrial Coop. Association Korea Medical Device Industry Association 8. Sponsors • Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy • Ministry of Health & Welfare
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• Medical Device Component & Service 9. Exhibition Scale : Total 38,350 m² COEX Hall A (1st Fl.), Hall B (1st Fl.), Grand Ballroom (1st Fl.)
• Dental Apparatus • Disposable Apparatus and Others 11. E-mail : kimes@kimes.kr
Hall C (3rd Fl.), Hall D (3rd Fl.)
Extracted from Medica
10. Groups of Exhibits • Consultation & Diagnosis Equipment
www.KIMES.kr
Overall Satisfactory Rate of KIMES 2015 Areas No. of Visitors (Domestics)
Very Satisfied 7.50%
Satisfied Adequate 49.58%
Not Definitely Satisfied Unsatisfied
36.00%
6.29%
0.63%
No. of Visitors (Int'l)
5.06%
27.00%
51.90%
14.56%
1.48%
Quality of Visitors
4.84%
41.21%
45.95%
7.58%
0.42%
Organizer's Promotion Effort
6.69%
52.28%
37.47%
3.35%
0.21%
Exhibition Operations
7.35%
53.89%
33.71%
4.84%
0.21%
Quality of Exhibition Service
7.98%
49.37%
37.39%
5.26%
0.00%
Level of Venue Facilities
8.60%
44.65%
36.48%
9.22%
1.05%
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Strong Exhibitor Demand and New Visitor Target Groups for the
MEDICAL FAIR INDIA 2015
New Focus “Hospital Infrastructure Sector” The booming Indian health care market
producers, hospital decision-makers as
held alternately in New Delhi and Mumbai
also benefits the 21st MEDICAL FAIR
well as – for the first time – retailers and
every year.
INDIA – India’s No. 1 Trade Fair for
distributors.
Hospitals, Health Centres and Clinics – in
”Medical Fair India is a one of its kind
New Delhi and underlines its leading role
T h e M E D I C A L FA I R I N D I A , h e l d
medical and healthcare event offering
in 2015.
alternately in Mumbai and New Delhi every
an ideal international platform to the
year, last time registered 443 exhibitors
medical and healthcare industry. It is on
A new segment included to extend the
who attracted over 8,000 registered trade
its way to becoming the most successful
MEDICAL FAIR INDIA 2015 for the first
visitors eager to learn about the entire
and exceptional exhibition to showcase
time promises to bring a further rise in
range of innovations from segments such
medical technologies,” summed up Rajiv
the number of trade visitors. Under the
as medical device technology, hospital,
Nath, Chairman of AIMED, the Association
new focal theme “Hospital Infrastructure”
health centres and clinical equipment,
of Indian Medical Device Industry.
not only medical products for clinical
rehabilitation, furnishings for pharmacies
applications will be exhibited but all
and care centres/furniture. The 21st
This year the medical trade fair focalised
products and product groups required
MEDICAL FAIR INDIA will be held in Halls
the new segment “Hospital Infrastructure”
for building, furnishing and operating
11, 12 and 12A of the Pragati Maidan
and kicked off with an accompanying
hospitals, clinics and health centres. This
Exhibition Centre in New Delhi from 21 to
technical conference on the focal themes
expansion of scope addresses additional
23 March 2015.
“Hospital Infrastructure & Planning”
visitor target groups such as hospital
and “Medical Device & Technology”.
directors and owners, hospital managers/
In excess of 10,400 international trade
Comprising high-calibre lectures and
decision-makers and representatives from
visitors, i.e. some 2,400 more than at
panel discussions the conference agenda
ministries. Thus, MEDICAL FAIR INDIA
the previous event, visited the Pragati
offered decision-makers from clinics,
2015 with the addition of new focus sector
Maidan exhibition centre to learn about
medical professionals, retailers and
shall take a complete healthcare event,
product innovations in the Indian health
industry and healthcare agents an ideal
and not just seen as event for medical
care sector from 21 to 23 March. However,
platform to learn about trends and network
devices & technology.
the MEDICAL FAIR INDIA 2015 not
with experts. In addition to the conferences
only scored outstanding results in terms
independent workshops allowed the
The conference programme will also
of visitor attendance. Exhibitor figures
exhibitors to present themselves to the
be as extensive as ever: an additional,
have also been on the constant rise over
visitors of the MEDICAL FAIR INDIA 2015.
high-calibre conference on “Hospital
the past few years. At this event 447
Infrastructure” comprising new forums and
exhibitors from 18 countries presented a
workshops will provide an opportunity for
comprehensive product portfolio on net
in-depth exchange of experience. Here
exhibition space that has now risen to
exhibitors can showcase their products
over 5,250 m². 289 exhibitors from abroad
and their companies to a wide expert
underscored the international importance
audience including medical professionals,
of the MEDICAL FAIR INDIA, which is
www.medicalfair-india.com
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MEDICAL JAPAN 2015 Japan’s first comprehensive medical trade show concluded with great success! were exhibited at Nursing Expo Japan
show specialised in clinical testing and
2015, including nursing uniforms, nursing
diagnostic technologies.
goods, nursing bags for home visits,
B to B trade show specialised in the latest
stethoscopes, nursing/nursing care
regenerative medicine techniques!
furniture, hygiene products, health care
Industry Associations (in random order)
equipment such as medical aspirators and sphygmomanometers, rehabilitation
723 exhibitors from 20 countries/ regions
supplies, welfare vehicles, hearing aids, communication support equipment such
The 7 shows in detail
as emergency reporting systems and
products/services for hospital innovation!
majority of visitors were nurses, nursing
B to B trade show covering all the Exhibitors showcased healthcare information/remote medical care technologies, hospital facilities, medical supplies, preventive healthcare & healthcare equipment/systems, assisted living products & supplies and home healthcare products at Hospital + Innovation Expo Japan 2015. Medical experts in charge of management/facilities/ systems visited this show to discuss introduction of products and technologies. Active negotiations and consultations were conducted everywhere at this trade show covering all the products/services for hospital innovation. B to B trade show specialised in all the necessary nursing and nursing care products! All nursing and nursing care products
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guidance systems for the disabled. The care workers, rehabilitation physicians, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists. The show provided an ideal platform to have fruitful business meetings and expand business in Japan. B to B trade show specialised in clinical testing and diagnostic technologies! IVD products & reagents, transport systems, contract services, diagnostic imaging and supplies & accessories for laboratories were all gathered at Clinical Laboratory & Diagnostics Expo Japan 2015. Professionals including technicians/ doctors from medical institutions/clinical trial laboratories and medical equipment dealers visited this show to discuss introduction of products and technologies. Active negotiations and consultations were conducted everywhere at this trade
•Japan Hospital Association •Osaka Hospitals Association •Osaka Nursing Association •Osaka Medical Instruments Association •Kyoto Hospitals Association •Kyoto Pharmaceutical Association •Hyogo Hospitals Association •Hyogo Pharmaceutical Association •Wakayama Dental Association •Wakayama Pharmaceutical Association •Nara Nursing Association •Shiga Hospitals Association •Shiga Nursing Association •Tottori Pharmaceutical Association •Tokushima Dental Association •Tokushima Nursing Association •Kyoyu Medical Instrument Association •All Japan Hospital Association(AJHA) •Japan Association for Clinical Engineers •Osaka Private Hospital Association •Osaka Pharmaceutical Association •Osaka Scientific Instruments Association •Kyoto Dental Association •Kyoto Private Hospitals Association •Kyoto Medical Instruments Association •Hyogo Private Hospital Association •Hyogo Nursing Association •Wakayama Hospitals Association •Wakayama Nursing Association •Nara Hospitals Association •Shiga Dental Association •Shiga Pharmaceutical Association •Tokushima Pharmaceutical Association
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Maryland hospitals achieve impressive care quality improvements E T T E R H E ALT H T H RO U G H
management, and other areas of breaking
LABORATORY MEDICINE
science in laboratory medicine.
AACC is a global scientific and medical
• Learn about cutting edge technology.
professional organization dedicated
AACC’s annual meeting has more than
to clinical laboratory science and its
200 new product introductions each year.
application to healthcare. Our leadership in education, advocacy and collaboration helps lab professionals adapt to change and do what they do best: provide vital Since the introduction of new fixeddose novel oral anticoagulants (NOACs)
insight and guidance so patients get the care they need.
• Hear vital research and learn about important changes in the field. With more than 200 educational opportunities in lectures, plenary sessions, symposia, short courses and roundtable sessions, you can design an educational experience
CHARTING OUR COURSE FOR THE
that meets your needs to stay ahead of
in assessing and monitoring surgery
FUTURE
changes in the field.
patients and patients already known to
AACC’s strategic plan set goals for
PROPOSAL SUBMISSIONS
into clinical practice, the role labs play
be on anticoagulation therapy continues to develop. Although the new NOACs generally require less laboratory monitoring than traditional blood thinners such as warfarin, their growing use brings about new questions. On November 18th, Dr. Lindsay Bazydlo and Dr. Hillary Maitland will sit down with AACC for an exclusive webinar to discuss
innovation, growth, and influence in five areas: value of membership; best practices; science and innovation; financial resources; and global influence.
Thank you for your interest in the 2016 AACC Annual Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo. Session proposals for this meeting are no longer being accepted. The
CONNECT WITH THE GLOBAL
submission period ended on September
LABORATORY MEDICINE COMMUNITY
26, 2015. Program information will be
Attend the AACC 2016 Annual Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo and:
current approaches to monitoring patients
• Connect with global leaders in clinical
on anticoagulants, and discuss areas
chemistry, molecular diagnostics, mass
where experts disagree and more study
spectrometry, translational medicine, lab
available in mid-April for the 2016 Annual Meeting.
https://www.aacc.org/
may be needed. Learn what assays should be used to monitor various anticoagulants, and the current thinking on whether or not NOACs should be monitored plus special considerations for monitoring patients transitioning from IV anticoagulants to oral anticoagulants. Dr. Bazydlo and Dr. Maitland will be available after the presentation to answer participant questions.
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Welcome to the 2016 AACE Online
registration fee even if the primary author
Domestic residents
Abstract Submission Program. The
does not attend the meeting.]
• 5 Poster Session Awards, including a first
American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) is pleased to
Registration will open in Fall 2015.
place prize of $500, second place of $250, third place of $100, and two honorable
invite you to participate in its 25th Annual
Abstract Competition Travel Grants
Scientific & Clinical Congress Abstract
O N LY A A C E m e m b e r s w h o a r e t h e
Oral Presentations
primary author will be awarded travel
Top scoring abstracts will be selected for
Competition and Poster Presentation. The meeting will be held on May 2529, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. Abstracts may be submitted by AACE members or non-members sponsored by an AACE member. Endocrinologists, endocrine fellows-in-training, residents in internal medicine, surgery, or pediatrics, and medical students are eligible to apply for membership. There is NO CHARGE for abstract submission. Accepted abstracts will be published in a supplement to the AACE Annual Meeting Syllabus and available for viewing online. Abstracts will be accepted for publication only, poster presentation, or oral presentation. Top scoring abstracts will be considered for oral presentation and ePoster. Congress Registration Medical students & residents receive COMPLIMENTARY meeting registration. Fellows-in-training, who are primary authors on the abstract, receive 50% OFF the meeting registration fee. [Please note that all other authors attending the meeting (except primary authors who are residents or fellows) will be required to pay the full meeting
grants. • 1 International Fellow-in-Training Travel Grant in the amount of $2,500 each • 5 International Non-Fellow physician Travel Grants for $2,000 each • 5 Domestic Fellow-in-Training Travel
mentions of $50 each.
Oral Presentations based on merit and significance to the science and practice of Endocrinology, as well as their creativity and uniqueness. The Oral Presentations will be held on Saturday, May 28. The details will be available online and will be
Grants for $1,000 each *
sent by email to those chosen to present.
• 3 Domestic Resident physician Travel
ePosters
Grants for internal medicine, pediatric, or surgical residents, including a PAID two night hotel stay and flights * *To qualify for the Domestic Travel Grants, the Fellow-in-Training or Resident must be an AACE Member enrolled in a fellowship program or residency within the United States. Submitting authors will be listed as the primar y author on the abstract, NO EXCEPTIONS. ONLY the primary author will be eligible to receive travel grants. Poster Session Awards chosen at the Annual Meeting • 3 Fellows-in-Training Young Investigator Awards, including a first place prize of $500, second place of $250, and third place of $100 • 1 Resident Physician Award of $250 for
Select posters will be chosen for electronic poster display, or ePoster. ePoster format allows for greater exposure of your research by allowing attendees to view posters online during and after the meeting. ePosters will not take the place of traditional print posters, but will enhance the visibility of posters. Top scoring abstracts will also be selected for ePoster Oral Presentation. ePoster Oral Presentations will be held in the Exhibit Hall on Thursday, May 26 and Friday May 27, at 12:00pm-12:45 pm. Submit Your Abstract All abstracts must be submitted by December 16, 2015 at 11:59pm ET. We hope you will join us at the AACE 25th Annual Scientific & Clinical Congress in Orlando, FL! We are confident you will find the plenary sessions, workshops, satellite symposia, poster session, and exhibits valuable and educational.
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As said in paragraph 4, the proposal should officially be convened in writing to the President and using the application form provided. Any further information is welcome. ISUCRS MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION INFORMATION and INSTRUCTIONS T he Inter national Society of Univer sity Colon and Rectal Surgeons… • Founded in November 1962 by Drs. Harry Bacon, Stuart Ross, and Fidel RuizAny member of the International Society
budget for the conference without resorting
of University Colon and Rectal Surgeons
to a high registration fee exceeding 250
is welcome to invite the Society to have a
USD. A support from the governmental
future meeting hosted by her/him. Before
agencies, pharmaceutical industry, and
submitting an application the following are
advertisers should be explored before
some of the more important considerations
making the bid for having the meeting.
that should forgo the application.
4. The person extending the invitation
1. Place - The meeting should be held
should officially convey a written proposal
in a large Metropolis accessible for
to the Chairman of the Future Meetings
international transportation. There should
Committee and to the Director General
be facilities in the hotel or congress center
at least two years, but preferably four
to accommodate at least fifteen hundred
years, in advance. He should be prepared
registrants including accompany persons.
to make a personal presentation at
If the proposed meeting is to be held at the
the Council Meeting, with all available
hotel, there should be appropriate facilities
background.
available for all ancillary functions. The place should be attractive from a scientific - and preferably also have a touristic point of view.
5. The recommendations should be made by the Future Meetings Committee to the Council for at least two projected meetings in the future. The places and dates should
Moreno, proposed that members of the Society would contribute to the field of Colon and Anorectal Surgery by holding international meetings in order to share their scientific knowledge. • Has been an international society since its inception and continues to be represented in 80 countries. • Bestows prestigious honor to members of the Society consisting of a worldwide network of colon and rectal surgeons and professors with an academic interest, and general surgeons with an emphasis on colon and rectal surgery who are affiliated with a university. • Is cognizant of the varying income levels around the world and wants all members to have the opportunity to attend our meetings by keeping registration fees low.
2. Program Chairman - The host must
be finalized and should be adhered to,
• Now offers free access to the World
have sufficient support service to help
except for unavoidable circumstances.
Journal of Colorectal Surgery, the ISUCRS
organize a complex international meeting.
Any left over money following the meeting
official on-line, open access journal to all
The resources should include but not be
should be forwarded to the Treasurer
Society members.
limited to the availability of junior surgical
General of the Society.
staff, computer services, and university
• Welcomes any member of the society to
back-up. 3. Finances - The Society does not offer any up-front or later supplementary funds to organize a meeting. The sponsor must be able to independently support the
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host a future meeting site by completing
• Have affiliation with a medical school (or
an application form.
have academic interest).
Eligibility requirements for fellowship in the
• Preferably have professorial status.
Society:
• Be certified by the General Surgery or
• Be a doctor of medicine.
Colon and Rectal Surgery Board of the
• Be a surgeon practicing highly creditable major colon and rectal surgery.
qualify him to take such Boards. • Be a fellow of the candidate’s national College of Surgeons or its equivalent as determined by the Executive Board of this Society.
country in which the candidate resides. If such a Board does not exist, the candidate
http://www.isucrs.org/instructions.php
should have training in surgery that would
The EFORT Annual Congress The EFORT Congress is running on an annual base. The scientific programme includes symposia (90 minute session) and instructional lectures (60 minute session) delivered by distinguished speakers from across Europe. Free papers, e-posters, workshops, industrial symposia and technical exhibits will all feature. The Plenary Sessions (between 1.5 – 2 hours) are usually taking place during the morning on Wednesday – Friday. The congress language is English. Controversial case discussions (90 minutes) and pro and con debates invite you actively to contribute and share
EFO RT t ha n k s t h e a t t e n d e e s o f t h e 1 6 t h E F O RT C o n g r e s s h e l d i n P r a g u e , C ze ch Republic fr o m 2 7 t o 2 9 M a y 2 0 1 5 ! !
and traumatology issues in Europe. At
June 2016. We are delighted to announce
each event we share scientific findings,
that for the third time in the history of
experience and participants gain a greater
EFORT, this will be a combined meeting
can gain specialised expertise and share
awareness of future trends.
with a national society – in this instance
information with different opinion leaders
Building on the success of London’s 2014
on a specific topic in a group limited to
meeting, the 16th EFORT Congress in
T h e E F O RT E d u c a t i o n C o m m i t t e e ,
100 colleagues (a separate registration is
Prague (27-29 May 2015) featured a
chaired by Professor Thierry Bégué,
necessary).
robust scientific programme that included
with ongoing support from the Specialist
For the scientific programme we have
symposia and instructional lectures from
Societies, has created an exceptional
distinguished speakers, as well as Free
programme covering varied topics from
with our specialty society partners.
Paper submissions from all over the world.
basic research to areas within daily
These sessions are embedded into
The Executive Committee of EFORT and
the overall programme called: Guest
the local organizing swiss orthopaedics
Sessions. Along with the scientific
would like to invite you to attend the 17th
exhibition, our congresses cover the whole
EFORT Congress in Geneva on 01–03
your knowledge with colleagues from all around Europe. Participants of the ExMEx sessions (between 2-4 hours)
successively increased collaboration
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practice of orthopaedics and trauma. The main theme of the Congress in Geneva will be “Maintaining Activity Through Life”. http://www.efort.org
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Latin American Cancer Confence (Lalca) Lugust 21-23 2014/Lima,Peru
The 6th Latin American Conference on
in any aspect of thoracic oncology to
more precisely stage and treat cases
Lung Cancer (LALCA 2014) will be held
attend this conference. It is only through
of lung cancer. That data, collected by
August 21 – 23, 2014 in Lima, Peru.
an exchange of the widest variety of
the International Association for the
research that we can offer the best
Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC) Staging
program and benefits to our members
and Prognostic Factors Committee and
and patients.
presented at the 16th World Conference
We expect more than 500 delegates from Latin America to attend this unique event and we encourage everyone to submit an
on Lung Cancer (WCLC) in Denver on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015 at the Colorado Convention Center, will be published in 2016.
Lung Cancer is still the leading cause
Personalized Medicine’s Success Depends
of death not only in Latin America but
on Pathologist’s Ability to Make Accurate
worldwide. Building on the success of the
Histologic and Genetic Classification of
previous conferences in Chile, Argentina
Tumors
and Brazil, international and national
DENVER, Colo. – If cancer patients are to
speakers will discuss the science and advances in the treatment and prevention of lung cancer and thoracic malignancies
receive optimal treatment, clinicians must abstract before the abstract submission
worldwide and Latin America in particular.
deadline June 13, 2014
With tobacco being the leading cause
Simultaneous translation English
of morbi-mortality worldwide and its
>< Spanish will be provided for all
have an accurate histologic classification of the tumor and know its genetic characteristics, said William D. Travis, M.D., attending thoracic pathologist, Department of Pathology, at Memorial
consumption leading to respiratory and
sessions.
cardiovascular disease, as well as cancer,
Advanced Treatment and Prognosis Data
York City. Dr. Travis made his remarks
the Conference would like to support
Available for Tumor, Node and Metastasis
today at the 16th World Conference on
the Framework Convention for Tobacco
(TNM) Classification of Lung Cancer
Lung Cancer (WCLC) hosted by the
Control and will again host a Tobacco Forum on Thursday, August 21.
DENVER, Colo. – The publication of the Eighth Edition of the Tumor, Node
We encourage physicians, nurses, other
and Metastasis (TNM) Classification
clinicians, researchers and scientists in
of Lung Cancer will provide physicians
the lung cancer field and those interested
around the world access to new data to
Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New
International Association of the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC).
https://www.iaslc.org/
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The Annual EAU Congress May 14, 2015 by Dan Koboldt 0 Comment
The Annual EAU Congress provides a
• Communicate, collaborate and network
about the special registration fee by e-mail.
forum for presenting original unpublished
with representatives of a large international
data and sharing ideas for urological
audience – medical professionals, national
We look forward to welcoming you to
innovation as well as disseminating
urological societies, patient groups,
evidence-based knowledge of primary
medical industry and the media.
clinical relevance.
Inter national Congress on the History of Urology The EAU History Office is organising the 6th International Congress on the History of Urology, which will be held in conjunction with the 31st Annual EAU Congress in Munich. The History Congress will take place
Urologists and affiliated professionals attending the Annual EAU Congress will be able to: • Review innovative techniques and scientific advances in the field of urology and its subspecialties; • Review the latest data and emerging trends from studies in clinical and translational research; • Enhance their knowledge of evidencebased approaches to the management of urological disease; • Gain new knowledge on emerging
on March 11th 2016, the first day of the Annual EAU Congress. The fullday programme highlights the history of urology on all six inhabited continents,
Munich! Welcome to the 31 st Annual EAU Congress in Munich! The Annual EAU Congress is Europe’s largest annual event showcasing the latest and the most relevant knowledge with medical experts active in the urological field. This international platform gathers thousands of delegates and exhibitors from over 100 countries. More than 12,000 visitors are expected to attend the 31st Annual EAU Congress in Munich 11-15 March 2016.
organised around four distinct topics: • Worldwide roots– international contributions to early urology • Politics– the establishment of societies, standards and regulation • Pioneers– the personalities and stories behind innovators of the field • Sex around the world– attitudes and practices across the globe
The scientific programme of the Annual
diagnostic and risk-assessment strategies
The programme will feature a wide range
EAU Congress offers a comprehensive
in the management of urological disease;
of subject matter that should be of interest
coverage of urology and all its
for any urologist who is planning to attend
subspecialties, providing the delegates
EAU16. If you are attending EAU16,
with infinite opportunities for professional
attendance to the History Congress is
development. The world’s leading experts
included. It is also possible to attend the
will present their findings and insights
International Congress on the History of
during state-of-the art lectures, debates,
Urology separately. Please contact Melissa
presentations and courses.
• Enhance their practical knowledge and skills by educational activities, including hands-on training and courses; • Gain exposure to new developments in drugs and new cutting-edge technology in the field of pharmaceutical research and medical technology through visiting the EAU Congress Exhibition;
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van der Krieke if you would like to register for the Congress on the History of Urology only. You will receive more information
http://eaumunich2016.uroweb.org/
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Annual ESDR Meeting The European Society for Dermatological
• Disease Genetics. Analysis of
• Cutaneous biology. All aspects including
Research (ESDR), founded in 1970, is a
structural biology of skin has led to
epidermal growth and differentiation, cell
non-profit organization promoting basic
identification of target genes for many
signalling pathways in inflammation, the
and clinical science related to dermatology.
hereditary genodermatoses including
immune system, angiogenesis, pigment
The ESDR is the largest investigative
mechanobullous diseases, ichthyoses and
cell biology and extracellular matrix/
dermatology society in Europe with a
diseases that are associated with other
mesenchymal cells are widely studied
current membership of over 1000.
medical problems such as keratoderma
in Europe. These provide not only the
and deafness, or heart disease.
platform for understanding skin disease,
By supporting investigative dermatology, the ESDR contributes towards improving
• Skin Cancer. Understanding the role of
the health of patients suffering from skin
ultraviolet radiation and molecular genetics
and venereal disease. Applications of
in both melanoma and non-melanoma
recent scientific advances have produced
skin cancer has led to widespread public
diagnostic and therapeutic innovations
education campaigns. New treatments
in dermatological practice, particularly in
for melanoma including dendritic
genetics, skin cancer, allergic skin disease,
cell vaccination are currently under
infectious disease and autoimmune
development.
diseases.
Common skin diseases such as psoriasis,
information relevant to investigative
atopic eczema and contact dermatitis
dermatology between clinicians and
have been extensively studied in Europe,
scientists worldwide. One of the most
particularly roles of cytokines and other
important activities of our Society is to
inflammatory mediators, and cell mediated
promote the presentation of new research
immunity.
meeting and clinically oriented symposia. Investigative Dermatology Dermatologic research is at the frontier of biomedical research. Examples of diseases that benefit from ongoing dermatological research include:
in the fields of transplantation immunology, gene therapy, and transdermal drug delivery.
• Immunological and inflammatory disease.
The ESDR facilitates exchange of
data and ideas at our annual scientific
but also a model for other organ systems
• Infectious disease. A wide range of infections from the common wart virus to the uncommon (such as Lyme disease) provide important subjects for research. New and emerging infections, including cutaneous manifestations of HIV disease are actively studied.
http://www.esdr.org/
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Welcome to WSAVA Dear Colleagues,
while visiting us, is wanting to move here.
It is my pleasure to invite you to join us
Prepare yourselves to live the unexpected
at the 41st Wor ld Small Animal
in a land of wonder and endless joy.
Veterinary Association Congress taking place September 27-30, 2016 in Cartagena, Colombia.
On behalf of the Local Host Committee, it will be a pleasure to welcome you to what we hope you will soon see as your home
Few places on the planet are able to inspire the imagination like Cartagena: The romantic, historic, and always joyful
away from home.
composed of such a richly diverse group of professionals, such as the one WSAVA organizes each year in a different location around the globe.
Guillermo Lugo C. DVM Chair, Local Host Committee ABOUT WSAVA The World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) is not-for-profit body, dedicated to enhancing the quality
When we meld the right location, the right
of veterinary care for companion animals
event, and the right people, it’s undeniable
around the world. Its members include
that WSAVA Cartagena 2016 is the
91 veterinary associations, representing
premier event no small animal veterinary
more than 145,000 individual veterinarians
professional can miss.
globally. The WSAVA’s primary purpose
Colombia is recognized worldwide for its
is reflected in its mission to ‘foster the
friendly, joyful and respectful people. We can proudly say the only risk you’ll run into
‘to promote global veterinary continuous education (CE).’ The WSAVA works towards its goal in a number of ways but primarily through its annual flagship event, WSAVA World Congress. WSAVA World Congress
Regards,
Colombian Caribbean city. And few veterinary congresses are
organizations’ or - to put it more simply
exchange of scientific information between individual veterinarians and veterinary
WSAVA World Congress, taking place from September 27 to 30, 2016 in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia, attracts large numbers of veterinarians, veterinary nurses and technicians from around the world. Not only do registrants have the opportunity to learn from leading experts on all aspects of small animal practice, but they also benefit from a unique opportunity to share experiences, knowledge and friendship with colleagues from around the world. In order to encourage excellence in small animal practice, the WSAVA, with the support of sponsoring companies, also presents a number of awards at World
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These are:
Congress to veterinarians chosen by an
established Congress format which it
international panel of experts. Each gives
was run by a local host committee from
a lecture on their specialist subject during
a member association, to engaging a
the Congress. Congress proceedings are
professional congress organizer. Kenes
â&#x2014;&#x2021; Europe, the Middle East and Africa
subsequently made available online to
International was duly appointed to
â&#x2014;&#x2021; Asia and Oceania
member associations, veterinary schools,
this role and organized the first World
libraries and individuals, providing a
Congress in Cape Town in 2014. The
valuable source of the most up to date
Assembly also voted to rotate the
global knowledge.
Congress on a three-year cycle between
In 2009, the governing body of the WSAVA (the Assembly), voted to change the
â&#x2014;&#x2021; The Americas
http://www.wsava2016.com/
three regions, member associations of which are invited to submit bids.
The European Rhinologic Society
and the membership-office is located in
provides a forum for the exchange
this country, a Dutch lawyer assists us in
of experience among specialists,
this process.
i n t e r e s t e d i n r h i n o l o g y,
W hat ar e the most impor tant changes and innovations? To guarantee for continuity, most scientific societies have the office of a Secretary
allergology, related facial plastic
General. He cares not only for daily
surgery and other fields.
business but supports the development of
This goal is achieved by biannual
the Society on a long run. Besides regular
congresses, held in cooperation with the
members, the Society can also have
International Symposium on Infection and
junior and senior members who will pay a
Allergy of the Nose (ISIAN), by accredited
reduced fee.
courses, fellowships and awards. The ERS is a non-profit-organisation. The Society is dealing with membership-fees or donations, however. Therefore, we must be officially registered in order to avoid troubles with taxes. Because there exists no general European law, registration is needed in a European country. Since the Society was founded in the Netherlands
An official registration is also essential for being acknowledged by other official organs e.g. European institutions. Since the last amendments in 1986 further developments have to be taken
The Advisory Board will now have an official status with defined competences, it will not only include official delegates, but also Regional Representatives of certain countries.
into consideration in order to prepare the Society for the future and care for
www.europeanrhinologicsociety.org
continuity.
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