The 10th EFCC Continuous Postgraduate Course in Clinical Chemistry European Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine
European Thrombosis Research Organization
Under the auspices of
NEW TRENDS IN CLASSIFICATION, DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT OF THROMBOPHILIA 23-24 October 2010 Dubrovnik, Croatia
Croatian Society of Medical Biochemists
Slovenian Association for Clinical Chemistry
Inter-University Centre Dubrovnik
Program
DUBROVNIK CITY MAP
Welcome Dear Colleagues, On behalf of the Organizers it is our pleasure to welcome you again in Dubrovnik! The 10th postgraduate European Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (EFCC) weekend course, entitled “New trends in classification, diagnosis and management of thrombophilia”, will be held at the Inter-University Centre Dubrovnik. We proudly announce that at its 10th anniversary the course will be co-organized with the European Thrombosis Research Organisation (ETRO). We hope that all those attending this joint meeting at supreme professional level, will have an excellent opportunity to acquire new knowledge and exchange experience in the field, while also making new friends and enjoying the beauties of Dubrovnik. We look forward to offering you a truly pleasant and unforgettable stay in Dubrovnik.
Venue: Inter-University Centre Dubrovnik (IUC) (in walking distance from hotels) Don Frana Bulića 4, 20 000 Dubrovnik, Croatia Phone: +385 20 413 626, fax: +385 20 413 628, E-mail:
[email protected] ; http://www.iuc.hr
Welcome to the 10th EFCC Continuous Postgraduate Course in Clinical Chemistry!
Web addresses: Assist Prof. Ana-Maria Šimundić Course President
Prof. László Muszbek President European Thrombosis Research Organization
About Dubrovnik… http://www.dubrovnik-croatia.net Cultural attractions… http://www.visitdubrovnik.hr/attractions
Prof. Andrea Rita Horvath President European Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine
Prof. Elizabeta Topić President Croatian Society of Medical Biochemists
Barbara Možina, MSc President Slovenian Association for Clinical Chemistry
City map; Dubrovnik guide; What to see and do in Dubrovnik… http://www.tzdubrovnik.hr 2
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PROGRAM REGISTRATION
PROGRAM
OCTOBER 24th, 08:15 – 09:00 OCTOBER 24th, 20:00h
SATURDAY EVENING SATURDAY MORNING
OCTOBER
900 – 915
Introduction
915 – 945
Platelets: structure and function Hans Deckmyn (Belgium) Hypercoagulable states: pathophysiology, classification and epidemiology Zrinka Alfirević (Croatia)
945 – 1015
24th Get-together-dinner for all course participants.
1015 – 1100
Break
1100 – 1130
Diagnostic algorithm in thrombophilia screening Sandra Margetić (Croatia) Genetic basis of thrombosis Maurizio Margaglione (Italy)
1130 – 1200
SATURDAY AFTERNOON
830 – 900 900 – 930
OCTOBER 24th
1430 – 1500 1500 – 1530 1530 – 1600
Antithrombin deficiency László Muszbek (Hungary) Deficiency of protein C, S Zsuzsanna Bereczky (Hungary) FV Leiden and FII 20210 testing in thromboembolic disorders Tadej Pajić (Slovenia)
1600 – 1630
Break
1630 – 1700
Antiphospholipid antibodies Philip G. de Groot (Netherlands) Hyperhomocysteinemia and thrombophilia Mojca Božič Mijovski (Slovenia) Thrombosis and cancer Maria Benedetta Donati (Italy)
1700 – 1730 1730 – 1800
OCTOBER 25th
SUNDAY MORNING
Pediatric thrombosis Alenka Trampus Bakija (Slovenia) Thrombophilia screening: whom, why and when to test? Mojca Stegnar (Slovenia)
930 – 1000
Break
1000 – 1030
Genetic association studies in thrombophilia research Ana-Maria Šimundić (Croatia) Pharmacogenetics guided anticoagulation therapy Christine Mannhalter (Austria)
1030 – 1100
Programme is also available at HDMB, IFCC and EFCC web sites: www.hdmb.hr www.ifcc.org www.efcclm.eu 4
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FORM
REGISTRATION
GENERAL
I N FO R M A T I O N
Scientific Committee: Ana-Maria Šimundić, Croatia László Muszbek, Hungary Victor Blaton, Belgium Barbara Možina, Slovenia
The 10th EFCC Continuous Postgraduate Course in Clinical Chemistry
NEW TRENDS IN CLASSIFICATION, DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT OF THROMBOPHILIA 23-24 October, 2010 Dubrovnik, Croatia
Course Secretariat: Croatian Society of Medical Biochemists Boškovićeva 18, 10 000 Zagreb Phone/fax: +385 1 4828 133 E-mail:
[email protected]
Registration: Registration desk will be opened at 8:15, Saturday, 23 October, 2010
form to:
[email protected]
Registration fee is 100 € and it covers course proceedings, coffee breaks and get-together-dinner.
Method of payment: On site: in Kunas (Croatian currency) or bank transfer to: Croatian Society of Medical Biochemists, Boškovićeva 18, Zagreb, Zagrebačka banka, Zagreb. IBAN: HR7123600001101318371 Account number for Croatian participants: 2360000-1101318371, poziv na broj: 24102009 (for Croatian participants)
Language: The official language of the Course is English. Transfer from airport: Dubrovnik Airport Ćilipi is located 22 km from the City (about 30 minutes by car). You can take a taxi from the airport to your hotel. The price is approximately HRK 200 (EUR 25). There is a continuous bus service from the airport to the City, Main bus station. The price is HRK 25 (EUR 3). Tickets may be purchased on the bus. From the Main bus station you can take a local bus or a taxi to the hotel.
This registration form is also availlable on-line (http://www.hdmb.hr/)
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SCHOLARSHIPS
ACCOMMODATION OFFER Rooms at several hotels in Dubrovnik are available at special rates for 10th EFCC course participiants. For complete list of hotels at discounted rates, please visit http://www.iuc.hr/hotels.php. For reservations please contact travel agency: GULLIVER Travel d.o.o. (Jelena Vlašić,
[email protected]) O.S.Radića 32, Dubrovnik, Croatia Phone:+385 20 410 880 Fax.+385 20 410 890
Dubrovnik by night
Scholarships are available for young course participants (under 40 years). Grant application form may be downloaded from the web site: http://www.hdmb.hr/. Application deadline: June 15th, 2010.
For individual participants registering directly to the hotel, please be sure to register as the 10th EFCC course participiant, to be elligible for discounted hotel rates. 8
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