Meetings and Courses
1st World Congress on Controversies in Hematology (COHEM)
Date: 2 September 2010 - 5 September 2010
Location: Rome, Italy
For more information please contact Enquiries on lana@comtecmed.com
You can view the programme and register online: http://www.comtecmed.com/cohem
Chaired by Prof. G. Saglio and Prof. E. Rachmilewitz, the 1st COHEM Congress is based on a unique concept of discussion and interactive participation regarding controversial issues facing clinicians in 2010.
2nd National Conference: Haematological Malignancies
Date: 2 September 2010 - 3 September 2010
Location: Institute of Physics, London
For more information please contact Dr Lisa Freeman on 00 44 (0) 207 501 6768 or lisa.freeman@yahoo.co.uk
You can view the programme and register online: http://www.mahealthcareevents.co.uk
This major two-day conference is designed to provide an update in the advances in diagnosis and treatment of the main haematological malignancies, and will prove indispensable for haematologists, clinical and paediatric oncologists, and transplantation specialists, as well as specialist nurses and trainees.
There will be focuses on:
• Current diagnostic and treatment strategies for the acute and chronic myeloid and lymphoid leukaemias, lymphomas and myeloma
• Current issues and latest developments in haematopoietic stem cell transplantation
• Promising new treatments for the haematological malignancies including immunoradiotherapy and gene therapy
• Optimal strategies for improving patient care including long term care of patients post treatment and caring for the critically ill patient with haematological malignancies
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to exchange ideas with the leading haematology experts in the UK.
The Complete FRCPath
Date: 6 September 2010 - 10 September 2010
Location: The Postgraduate Medical Centre, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham
Registration formFor more information please contact Lorna Weston on lorna.weston@uhb.nhs.uk
Specialist Registrars in Haematology are invited to attend this five-day course which has been re-designed to complement the new structure of the FRCPath exam.
Days 1 - 3: Problem-orientated teaching and keynote lectures aimed at FRCPath Parts I and II
Days 4 - 5: Practical exam topics and mock vivas, aimed at candidates planning to sit FRCPath Part II
Delegates are welcome to attend either or both parts of the course.
Speakers include:
Prof Jurgen Finke, Prof Trevor Baglin, Prof Mike Murphy, Prof Steve Watson, Dr Andrew McMillan, Dr Mark Cook, Dr Phil Darbyshire.
Course organiser: Prof Charles Craddock
Payment:
With Accommodation: Part 1 £485, Part 2 £385, Full Week £685
Without Accommodation: Part 1 £310, Part 2 £275, Full Week £555
St Mary's Haematology Courses
Date: 6 September 2010 - 10 September 2010
Location: Hammersmith Hospital, London
St Mary's Haematology Courses FlyerFor more information please contact Academic Secretary on haemsec@imperial.ac.uk
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