Nephrol Dial Transplant Vol. 20 No. 2 © ERA–EDTA 2004; all rights reserved
Announcements
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Renal Physiology for the Clinician, Fluids, electrolytes and acid-base 2–4 March 2005, The Royal Free Hampstead NHS Trust, London UK
Renal physiology has long been a neglected part of the UK postgraduate curriculum. This course aims to integrate physiological principles with day-to-day clinical practice. The course will consist of formal, introductory lectures each morning, followed in the afternoon by clinical case-based and interactive discussions between the delegates and our faculty designed to illustrate and build upon the morning presentations. This course is intended for Specialist Registrars in Nephrology, but will also be of interest to more senior General (Internal) Medicine Specialist Registrars and SPRs in Intensive Care Medicine. Consultant Nephrologists and General Physicians with an interest in fluid and electrolyte disorders are also welcome to attend as a ‘refresher’ course.
CLOSING DATE FOR REGISTATION 28 January 2005. Application made to the Royal College of Physicians of London for CPD credit.
For further information, please contact the Course Administrator. Pamela Fong Francis Tel +44 (0)20 7830 2930 / Fax +44 (0)20 7317 8591 / EMAIL: p.francis{at}rfc.ucl.ac.uk, Centre for Nephrology, Royal Free & University College Medical School, University College London, Rowland Hill Street. London NW3 2PF
The 11th European Meeting on Cardionephrology, April 7–9 2005, Assisi, Italy
The meeting, organized by Mario Timio and Volker Wizemann, will focus on the impact of renal disease on the cardiovascular system.
The main topics of the meeting will be: Epidemiological nephrology; Infectious disease of the cardiovascular system in uremic patients; Renal osteodystrophy and cardiovascular calcifications; Cardiorenal anemia syndrome; Emerging role of oxidative stress; Endothelial dysfunction in uremia; Cardiorenal protection and dialytic membranes; New clinical insight for anti-aldosterone agents in cardiorenal protection; Genetic modulation of hypertension; Rare renal syndromes and cardiovascular diseases.
The meeting will include lectures from international invited speakers, round table discussion, free communications and poster sessions. The deadline for Abstracts is 10 January, 2005.
For further information, contact: Prof. Mario Timio, Dept of Internal Medicine, Nephrology & Dialysis, General Hospital 06034, Foligno, Italy. Tel: +39-0742-339760/339762; Fax: +39-0742-339310. E-mail: timma{at}libero.it. nefrofo5{at}asl3.umbria.it. Web site: www.renalgate.it/cardionephrology2005.html.
5th Congress of the International Association for the History of Nephrology, Poland, Gda
sk 13–15th April 2005
President of the Scientific Committee: Prof. C.R.P. George, Renal Office (3WCG), Concord Hospital, Sydney NSW 2139, Australia, Tel: +61 2 9767 5000, Fax: + 61 2 9449 3212, E-mail: georgec{at}email.cs.nsw.gov.au
President of the Organizing Committee: Prof. Boles
aw Rutkowski, Department of Nephrology, Transplantology and Internal Medicine, Medical University, Gdask, Poland, Tel: +48 583492505, Fax: +48 583461186, E-mail: bolo{at}amg.gda.pl
Preliminary Topics: History of dialysis. Historical evolution of the uremic toxicity concept. Diabetes: discovery of proteinuria and its clinical impact. Kidney disease in famous people. Forgotten contributors to Nephrology. Bilateral nephrectomy. Central and Eastern European contributions to Nephrology. History of potassium. History of scarlet fever & its dropsy. Medicine in the age of the Teutonic Knights.
6th Baltic Meeting on Nephrology 16–18 April 2005, Szczecin Poland
President of the Scientific Advisory Board – Prof. Bolesaw Rutkowski, Department of Nephrology, Transplantology and Internal Medicine, Medical University, Gdask, Poland, Tel.: +48 583492505, Fax: +48 583461186, E-mail: bolo{at}amg.gda.pl
President of the Organizing Committee –Prof. Kazimierz Ciechanowski, Department of Nephrology, Transplantology and Internal Medicine, Medical University, Szczecin, Poland, Tel.: +48 91 4661196, Fax: + 48 91 4661196, E-mail: kazcie{at}sci.pam.szczecin.pl
Main Topics: Uremic Toxicity. Immunosuppression in Nephrology. Erythropoietin Guidelines – Are they available?
European Diabetic Nephropathy Study Group 13–14 May 2005, Arnehm, The Netherlands
The next meeting of European Diabetic Nephropathy Study Group (EDNSG) will be held in Arnhem, The Netherlands on 13th–4th May 2005. All abstracts on any topic relating to diabetic nephropathy research are welcome and should be submitted by 7th January 2005 to: Dr Roberto Trevisan, Secretary of EDNSG, U.O. Diabetologia, Ospedali Riuniti di Bergamo, Largo Barozzi 1, 24128 Bergamo, Italy, Fax +39 35 266889
E-mail roby.trevisan{at}tin.it or rtrevisan{at}ospedaliriuniti.bergamo.it
Please submit the abstract as an e-mail with the abstract as an attachment in a Rich Text Format (RTF) or as a Word file. If you decide to admit the abstracts by fax please remember to submit five hard copies by post. Abstracts should be written with a breakdown in the following headings: Objective, Design, Setting, Patients, Main Outcome Measurements, Results and Conclusions. Please make sure that the length of the abstract does not exceed one side of an A4 paper, that you leave margins of 2.5cm, and that you use a font size no smaller than Times 12.
The 12th International ANCA-and Vasculitis Workshop 15-18 June 2005, Heidelberg, Germany
The 12th International ANCA-and Vasculitis Workshop will be held in Heidelberg, June 15th to 18th 2005. This meeting is focussed on the pathogenesis of primary, ANCA-associated vasculitis, on novel therapeutic approaches and on the clinical management of critically ill patients. For further information, please see our Website www.ANCA-heidelberg.de.
The 3rd Renal Failure Academy 16–18 June 2005, Prahova Valley, Romania
The courses of the 3rd Renal Failure Academy are scheduled in the picturesque Prahova Valley and are addressed to nephrologists from all Central, Eastern and South-Eastern European countries. Internationally reputed speakers will cover major topics of clinical nephrology, hypertension, dialysis and transplantation, focusing on evidence-based therapeutic options in acute and chronic renal failure.
The format will also provide interactive sessions and workshops. Participants will receive handouts covering all lectures. Accommodation, educational materials, meals, social program will be covered by the organizers. The 3rd Renal Failure Academy is an official course of ERA-EDTA and of ISN/COMGAN.
Interested nephrologists should submit their CV to: Professor Adrian Covic, MD, PhD, Nephrology Clinic, Parhon University Hospital, Carol 1st Blvd. 50, Iasi, Romania, E-mail: acovic{at}xnet.ro. Further details on www.rfa.ro
Invitation to Support Chronic Allograft Failure Official Satellite Symposium of the 3rd World Congress of Nephrology 30 June–2 July 2005, Bintan, Indonesia
On behalf of the Society of Transplantation, Singapore, MP Conventions is pleased to present the Official Satellite Symposium of 3rd World Congress of Nephrology on Chronic Allograft Failure: Advances and Interventions. This Satellite meeting will be held in Bintan from 30 June–2 July 2005, immediately following the WCN 2005 which has been scheduled from 26–30 June 2005 in Singapore.
Chronic allograft failure is an important late complication of renal transplantation. In the last few years there have many new insights into the causes and mechanisms of chronic allograft failure. Given these advances, new therapeutic strategies are evolving to reduce the development of chronic allograft failure. It is timely that a satellite meeting of the World Congress of Nephrology is dedicated to address the topics of advances and interventions to improve long-term renal allograft function and survival. The Organising Committee of this satellite meeting has worked hard to bring together a distinguished international faculty to provide a comprehensive scientific programme that will include Plenary lectures, Symposia and a ClinicoPathological Conference.
It would be our utmost pleasure if you would accept our invitation to support the above meeting in the following areas:
Highlight the Official Satellite Symposium to your members of the Society through your organised meetings and communication channels.
Provide the contacts of your members for e-announcements and brochure distribution through direct mailers.
List the Official Satellite Symposium Meeting in your 2005 calendar of meetings in journal/magazines, newsletters and website.
Provide advertisement space in your journal/magazines, newsletters and website
The Official Satellite Meeting will provide your members with both prime networking and educational opportunities.
Please contact Nirelle Goh, Secretariat of the Official Satellite Symposium of 3rd WCN, C/o MP Conventions Pte Ltd. Tel: (65) 6393 0224 or email: chronicallograftfailure{at}mpgroupasia.com. You may also acquire more information from the official event website: www.chronicallograftfailure.com.
12th Budapest Nephrology School (Nephrology, Hypertension, Dialysis, Transplantation) 25–30 August 2005 Under the Auspices of ISN, ERA-EDTA and EKRA
The 12th Budapest Nephrology School is scheduled at the Faculty of Medicine, Semmelweis University, Budapest. Internationally known speakers will address up to date topics in nephrology, hypertension, dialysis and transplantation, with an emphasis on pathophysiological mechanisms and evidence-based treatment modalities. The course is designed to meet the requirements of 28 European/US CME credit points. The number of participants is limited (‘Early bird...!’).
For further information please write to: László Rosivall, MD, PhD, DSc, Professor of Pathophysiology, Institute of Pathophysiology, Nephrology Research and Training Center, Semmelweis University, Nagyvarad ter 4, Budapest, Hungary. Tel/Fax: +36 1 2100 100; E-mail: rosivall{at}net.sote.hu
International Society for Hemodialysis
The International Society for Hemodialysis (ISHD), patterned after the International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis (ISPD), has recently been formed to foster haemodialysis-related educational, research and patient-care activities. The society will have its own scientific journal and educational web-site.
Those interested in joining the ISHD or obtaining more information, please contact: Twardowskiz{at}health.missouri.edu or Todd.Ing{at}med.va.gov
Commission for the History of Nephrology Funding Opportunities
Student scholarships
Four scholarships of $500 each are available for competition by students wishing to embark upon short studies on the history of nephrology. Applications should include the name of supervisor and a brief description of the project.
MSc in the History of Nephrology
The Wellcome Institute for the History of Medicine offers a one year MSc course and would consider favourably applications from students and members of the ISN.
MD degree in History of Nephrology for UK medical graduates
The Wellcome Institute for the History of Medicine has a support scheme for medically qualified individuals who wish to obtain a higher degree in the History of Medicine. This is usually a two year period of study culminating in the submission of a thesis. Appropriate supervisors would be suggested.
PhD studentships in the History of Nephrology
The Wellcome Institute for the History of Medicine would look favourably upon suitable candidates who wish to apply for 3 years of funding to support studies towards a PhD.
For further information on the above, please write with details to: Professor L. G. Fine, Chairman, Commission on the History of Nephrology, UCL Medical School, Department of Medicine, 5 University Street, London WCIE 6JJ, UK. Fax: +44 171 209 6211.
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