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  • Details follow on meetings and conferences that may be of interest to Fellows and Trainees of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia as well as non-members. Appropriate contact details will be listed for each event. If you wish to contribute, please email Debbie Deston at the College. Note that the RCPA reserves the right to refuse contributions.

    29 July 2008    7th Australasian Workshop on Mutation Detection
    01 August 2008    Australasian Dermatopathology Society Conference
    21 August 2008    The 2nd Australian Lung Cancer
    31 August 2008    Australian Health Informatics Conference
    31 August 2008    FOCUS CYTOLOGY - TUTORIAL FOR CYTOLOGISTS
    01 September 2008    6th Australasian COnference on Safety and Quality in Healthcare
    04 September 2008    The 4th Annual National Disease Management Conference
    05 September 2008    Basic Pathological Sciences Seminar 2008
    08 September 2008    19th Annual Gastrointestinal Surgical Pathology &
    10 September 2008    'Pathways to Tailored Therapies'
    12 September 2008    Mercy and Austin Gynaecological Pathology Symposium
    15 September 2008    AACB Annual Scientific Conference
    18 September 2008    Leura VI International Breast Cancer Conference
    25 September 2008    CAP 08
    29 September 2008    Surgical Pathology, Cytology and IHC of GYN, Soft Tissue, Head, Neck and Mediastinal Tumors
    01 October 2008    RCPA Pathology Management Course
    03 October 2008    Ontario Association of Pathologists, 70th Annual Meeting
    06 October 2008    Surgical Pathology, Cytology and IHC of GYN, Soft Tissue, Head, Neck and Mediastinal Tumors
    06 October 2008    the 19th International Symposium on the Forensic Sciences
    12 October 2008    XXVIIth Congress of the International Academy of Pathology
    16 October 2008    2008 ASCP Annual Meeting
    19 October 2008    HAA 2008 (HSANZ ANZSBT ASTH 2008 ASM)
    19 October 2008    XIII International Federation of Cervical Pathology and Colposcopy
    20 October 2008    Advances in Laboratory Medicine
    20 October 2008    Practical Solutions to Challenging Problems in Dermatopathology
    26 October 2008    Pathology Visions: Digital Pathology Solutions Conference
    29 October 2008    The National Forum on Safety and Quality in Health Care, ‘Safety and Quality is Everyone’s Business’
    31 October 2008    RCPANZ: AGM and ASM
    07 November 2008    American Society of Cytopathology
    12 November 2008    Trends in Surgical Pathology
    15 November 2008    International Anatomical Pathology Update
    16 November 2008    4th AH & MR Congress Australian Health and Medical Research
    05 December 2008    BIT Life Sciences’ 2nd Annual World Congress of Gene-2008
    13 March 2009    Pathology Update in conjunction with XXV WASPaLM
    18 March 2009    PCC (Preventing Cervical Cancer) 2009
    12 May 2009    World Congress on Disaster and Emergency Medicine
    04 September 2009    22nd European Congress of Pathology
    18 October 2009    HAA 2009 (HSANZ ANZSBT ASTH 2009 ASM)
     

    7th Australasian Workshop on Mutation Detection

     
    Dates: 29 July 2008 to 1 August 2008
    Location: Broome, WA
    Address: The Mangrove Resort, Broome, Western Australia
    Country: Australia
     
    Description: 7th Australasian Workshop on Mutation Detection
    - Methods, Cancer Gene Analysis & Diagnostic Applications-

    The Mangrove Resort, Broome, Western Australia
    29th July to 1st August 2008

    in conjunction with the Molecular Genetics Society of Australasia (MGSA),
    a special interest group of the HGSA

    This series of meetings is being run in conjunction with the Molecular Genetics Society of Australasia (MGSA), a special interest group of the HGSA, and brings together all those interested in Mutation Detection methods and their application in Biology, Medicine and Agriculture. It is a forum where developers of methodology can exchange ideas, and those responsible for diagnostics can compare results with specific methods. Those in agriculture, microbiology and non-medical fields are encouraged to attend. It is the only meeting where all diagnostic laboratories in Australasia are represented.



    Invited Speakers
    Steve Sommer, City of Hope National Medical Centre, USA
    Dr. Susan Forrest, Australian Genome Research Facility (AGRF), Melbourne
    Progress and plans at the AGRF.
    Abstracts
    The organising committee welcomes applications from anyone with an active research interest in mutation detection, but in order to achieve maximum interaction and discussion, the number of registrants is limited to 100.

    Registration and abstracts need to be sent as indicated not later than 30th April 2008. Abstracts submitted after this deadline will NOT be considered for oral presentation and are not guaranteed a poster board. Abstracts will be considered only if sent with the registration fee. All abstracts will be peer reviewed by the Scientific Committee and authors will be notified of acceptance by 15th May 2008. Authors will be notified if they are presenting an oral or poster presentation on this date. All accepted abstracts will be published in the meeting programme book. Abstracts from people who have not registered will NOT be published in the programme book. If an abstract or registration is not accepted the registration fee will be fully refunded. Some authors will also be invited to make oral presentations of their work. Abstracts must be submitted as indicated via e-mail, no fax or printed copies will be eligible. Registration will be on a first-come first-served basis.

    Details
    29th July to 1st August 2008


    The Mangrove Resort
    Roebuck Bay
    Broome, Western Australia

    Registration
    Fee includes administrative costs, coffee breaks, lunches and dinners, including Welcome Reception and Gala Dinner and most drinks as well as an excursion to the Willie Creek Pearl Farm.

    All costs in AUD.

    online registration at:
    http://www.mutationdetection.org/Broome/registration_submit.php
     
    Contact Phone:
    Web URL: http://www.mutationdetection.org/Broome/registration_submit.php
     
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    Australasian Dermatopathology Society Conference

     
    Dates: 1 August 2008 to 3 August 2008
    Location: Melbourne Vict.
    Address: Sofitel Melbourne
     
    Description: 29th Annual Conference, full information on the program and registration at the website http://www.sapmea.asn.au/conventions/derm08/index.html
     
    Contact Phone:
    Web URL: http://www.sapmea.asn.au/conventions/derm08/index.html
     
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    The 2nd Australian Lung Cancer

     
    Dates: 21 August 2008 to 24 August 2008
    Location: Queensland
    Address: Holiday Inn – Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast, QLD
     
    Description: Registration is now open!
    The 2nd Australian Lung Cancer Conference from 21 August to 24 August 2008 is now open for registration.


    This biennial Conference offers high level education on the latest research findings in evidence based lung cancer diagnosis and management. Satellite workshops will extend sub-specialty areas.

    A social program will allow opportunity for networking and interaction.

    The latest industry developments will be on show from the trade displays and exhibitors.

    The conference will include the midyear meeting of the Australasian Lung cancer Trials Group (ALTG) and lead up to the annual performance of the renowned Australian Doctors Orchestra at Bond University.


    Program Highlights
    International keynote presenters include:
    ? Dr Paul Bunn (USA)
    ? Dr James Jett (USA)
    ? Dr Andrew Turrisi (USA)
    ? Dr Fred Hirsch (USA)
    ? Prof Emeritus Lloyd Sansom (Aust)
    ? Prof David Currow, CEO Cancer Australia – will officially open the conference
    The conference will also include some of Australia’s key opinion leaders and will be a superb opportunity for lung cancer professionals to share the most up-to-date research, science and treatment advances. Lung cancer specialists from a wide range of disciplines will participate in the scientific program.

    To facilitate maximum interaction, delegate numbers are strictly limited to the first 250 registrations in the designated clinical categories. Avoid disappointment and register early!


    Click here to download the full registration brochure & form

    All enquiries can be directed to the conference secretariat:

    Australian Lung Cancer Conference Secretariat
    c/- The Australian Lung Foundation
    PO Box 847
    LUTWYCHE QLD 4030
    AUSTRALIA
    T: +61 7 3357 6388
    F: +61 7 3357 6988
    E: info@alcc.net.au
    W: www.alcc.net.au

    Should you wish to be taken off the mailing list, please contact Glenda Colburn on
    T: + 61 7 3622 2330 or glenda@lungnet.com.au

     
    Contact Phone: +61 7 3357 6388
    Contact Email: info@alcc.net.au
    Web URL: www.alcc.net.au
     
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    Australian Health Informatics Conference

     
    Dates: 31 August 2008 to 2 September 2008
    Location: Melbourne
    Address: Melbourne Convention Centre
    Country: Australia
     
    Description: 16th Annual HISA Health Informatics Conference. This year the theme is "The person in the centre" looking at the changing role of consumers and providers in healthcare and the systems that support them.
     
    Contact Name: HISA
    Contact Phone: 61 3 9388 0555
    Contact Email: conference@hisa.org.au
    Web URL: www.hisa.org.au/hic08
     
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    FOCUS CYTOLOGY - TUTORIAL FOR CYTOLOGISTS

     
    Dates: 31 August 2008 to 2 September 2008
    Location: Sydney
    Address: Symbion
    60 Waterloo Rd North Ryde
     
    Description: • 3 day Gynaecological Tutorial
    (conventional smears & liquid-based)
    • Focusing on difficult areas
    • Intensive, interactive format

    “overall a very good, well organised and presented workshop.”…”superb …excellent diagnostic clues.”(Quotes from delegates who attended the March Pathologists’Tutorial)

    Organised by Symbion Laverty Pathology
    with Ron Bowditch, Dr Merle Greenberg,
    and senior cytologists.

    Venue : 60 Waterloo Road, North Ryde, NSW
    Contact: Joanne Clarke
    Email: Joanne.Clarke@symbionhealth.com
    Phone (02) 9005 7440

    Course cost $1150 (includes morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea)

     
    Contact Phone: (02) 9005 7440
     
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    6th Australasian COnference on Safety and Quality in Healthcare

     
    Dates: 1 September 2008 to 3 September 2008
    Location: Christchurch
    Country: New Zealand
     
    Description: This conference continues to be the premier event for those interested in quality and safety and has grown to become amongst the largest international events of its kind. The 2008 Conference, the 6th Australasian Conference on Safety and Quality in Health Care, will have the theme of "Bold Aims - Bold Outcomes" and be held at the Christchurch Convention Centre, 1 - 3 September 2008.
     
    Contact Name: Helen Shrewsbury
    Contact Phone:
    Contact Email: helen@conference.co.nz
    Web URL: http://www.conference.co.nz/index.cfm/aaqhc08/index.cfm/aaqhc08
     
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    The 4th Annual National Disease Management Conference

     
    Dates: 4 September 2008 to 5 September 2008
    Location: Sydney
    Address: Intercontinental Hotel
    Country: Australia
     
    Description: For program and registration form go to: www.adma.org.au

    Please note due to this year's venue there are limited places

    Early bird closes 31st July 2008


    Plenary Speakers include:

    Prof David Colin-Thomé, UK, National Director for Primary Care, Commissioning & System Management Directorate
    Department of Health

    Adj/Prof Ariel Linden, USA, President Linden Consulting, School of Medicine & School of Nursing, Oregon Health and Sciences University.

    Prof Rod Jackson, NZ, Head Section of Epidemiology & Biostatistics School of Population Health, Faculty of Medical & Health Sciences, University of Auckland NZ

    Dr Mike Bainbridge, UK Clinical Architect, Assistive Technology and Clinical Decision Support teams at NHS Connecting for Health (NHS CFH). UK

    David Whitlinger, USA, President & Board Chairman, Continua Health Alliance

    Dr Christine Bennet, Chair The Health and Hospitals Reform Commission and Chief Medical Officer MBF

    Prof Ron Penny, Advisor NSW Health, Medical Director Good Health Solutions, Director Cryosite Pty Ltd, Co-Chair of the NSW Chronic Aged & Community Health Priority Taskforce.

    Prof Ian Hickie, Exec Director Brain & Mind Research Institute University of Sydney

    A/Prof Alan Cass, Director Renal Division, The George Institute

    Julie Andrews, Group Manager, Health Services Medibank Private

    Prof Brian Oldenburg, Department of Epidemiology & Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health & Preventive Medicine, Monash University
    Sian Reilly, Senior Project Officer, Chronic & Complex Care, Victorian DHS

    A/Prof Malcolm Battersby, Director Flinders Human Behaviour and Health Research Unit, Dept Psychiatry Flinders University

    Prof Helen Christensen, Director Centre for Mental Health Research Australian National University ACT
     
    Contact Phone:
    Web URL: www.adma.org.au
     
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    Basic Pathological Sciences Seminar 2008

     
    Dates: 5 September 2008 to 6 September 2008
    Location: Prince of Wales Hospital,
    Address: John M Dwyer Lecture Theatre
    Avoca St Randwick
    Country: Australia
     
    Description: Trainees and others are invited to attend the Basic Pathological Sciences seminar. Speakers will address topics from the Basic Pathological Sciences curriculum as published in the Trainee Handbook.

    Supervisors, please encourage your trainees who are sitting for the BPS examinations to attend.

    To register, please complete and return the registration form with your payment by Friday 22 August 2008.
     
    Attachments: 2008_BPS_Registration_Form.pdf (33.07KB) - Registration Form
    2008_BPS_Program.pdf (37.74KB) - Seminar Program

    Contact Name: Wendy Pryor
    Contact Phone: 02 8356 5851
    Contact Fax: 02 8356 5828
    Contact Email: wendyp@rcpa.edu.au
     
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    19th Annual Gastrointestinal Surgical Pathology &

     
    Dates: 8 September 2008 to 12 September 2008
    Location: Washington DC
    Address: Hilton Washington DC / Silver Spring Hotel
    Country: USA
     
    Description: AFIP course


     
    Contact Name: Isaac Miller
    Contact Phone:
    Contact Email: came@afip.osd.mil
     
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    'Pathways to Tailored Therapies'

     
    Dates: 10 September 2008 to 12 September 2008
    Location: Newcastle NSW
    Address: Newcastle City Hall
    Country: Australia
     
    Description: HMRI Conference on Translational Cancer Research, entitled “Pathways to Tailored Therapies”, which is to be held from 10 to 12 September 2008 at Newcastle City Hall in Newcastle, NSW, Australia. This biennial meeting has fast become an integral event on Translational Cancer Research in Australia. The rapid pace of discovery in diagnostics, biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics, proteomics, biomarkers, and stem cell function, and their role in the development of tailored cancer therapies makes this a meeting that can't afford to be missed!



    Invited International Presenters include:

    Dr Elizabeth H Blackburn, University of California, San Francisco, USA

    Dr Justin Lamb, Broad Institute, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

    Dr Gordon Mills, Anderson Cancer Centre, Texas, USA

    Dr Danilo Perrotti, Ohio State University, Ohio, USA

    Dr Anil Potti, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA

    Dr George Sledge, MD, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indiana, USA



    Further information regarding the conference can be found at the conference website www.hmricancerconference.com.



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    Please don’t hesitate to contact me with any queries.

    Ian Wainwright
    Conference Secretariat


    HMRI Conference on Translational Cancer Research

    Location: Newcastle City Hall, Newcastle NSW

    Conference Dates: 10 to 12 September 2008

     
    Contact Phone:
     
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    Mercy and Austin Gynaecological Pathology Symposium

     
    Dates: 12 September 2008 to 13 September 2008
    Location: Melbourne, Victoria
    Address: 4th Floor, Lecture theatre
    Mercy Hospital for Women Cnr burgundy St and Studley Rd Heidelberg
    Country: Australia
     
    Description: Limited registration, enguiries to Dr N Mulvany nicholas.mulvany@austin.org.au
     
    Contact Phone: 03 9496 5367
     
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    AACB Annual Scientific Conference

     
    Dates: 15 September 2008 to 18 September 2008
    Location: Adelaide Convention Centre
    Address: Adelaide, South Australi
    Country: Australia
     
    Description: The Conference theme for 2008 is 'Promoting Population Health'

    The Conference includes a comprehensive scientific program, with an exciting array of topics and speakers both local and international to appeal to as wide a cross-section of our members as possible, and an extensive industry exhibition and industry symposia.

    The social program includes the Industry Gala Function to welcome both delegates and exhibitors, and the much anticipated Conference Dinner.

    Conference Highlights
    · QC Update
    · Industry Exhibition
    · Scientific Program
    · Poster Displays
    · Industry Poster Displays (coming back for 2008!)
    · Networking Functions
    · Industry Symposiums
    · Breakfast Sessions
     
    Contact Phone:
    Web URL: http://www.aacb.asn.au/web/Meetings/Annual_Scientific_Conference/
     
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    Leura VI International Breast Cancer Conference

     
    Dates: 18 September 2008 to 21 September 2008
    Location: Sydney
    Address: Sydney Convention Centre
    Leura VI Conference Managers GPO Box 128 (Level 10, 51 Druitt Street) Sydney NSW 2001, Australia Phone: +61 2 9265 0700 Fax: +61 2 9267 5443 Email: nswbci@tourhosts.com.au Website: www.bci.org.au
    Country: Australia
     
    Description: An exciting program featuring the latest information in breast cancer diagnosis and treatment.
    A multidisciplinary panel of six high profile international speakers.
    Disciplines of surgery, radiation oncology, medical oncology, pathology, epidemiology and radiology.
    Workshops in pathology, radiography and breast care nursing.
    A memorable social program that offers networking opportunities with the best of the industry.
     
    Contact Name: Leura VI Conference Managers
    Contact Phone: +61 2 9265 0700
    Contact Fax: +61 2 9267 5443
    Contact Email: nswbci@tourhosts.com.au
    Web URL: www.bci.org.au
     
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    CAP 08

     
    Dates: 25 September 2008 to 28 September 2008
    Location: San Diego
    Country: USA
     
    Description: College of American Pathologists
     
    Contact Phone:
    Web URL: www.www.cap.org/apps/docs/annual_meeting/cap_08/index.html
     
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    Surgical Pathology, Cytology and IHC of GYN, Soft Tissue, Head, Neck and Mediastinal Tumors

     
    Dates: 29 September 2008 to 2 October 2008
    Location: Hawaii
    Address: Mauna Kea Resort, Big Island of Hawaii
     
    Description: SEPTEMBER 29-OCTOBER 2, 2008,
    <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?ScientificSymposiums/1b00c484ab/5a1a64b8f6/af4e84d505/courseid=66>
    Mauna Kea Resort, Big Island of Hawaii

    FACULTY: Kristen A. Atkins, M.D. FACP, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA; Britt-Marie Ljung, M.D., University of California Medical Center, San Francisco, CA; Martha Bishop Pitman, M.D., Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA; David C. Wilbur, M.D., Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA

    <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?ScientificSymposiums/1b00c484ab/5a1a64b8f6/1877eeeb24/courseid=66>
     
    Contact Phone:
    Web URL: cts.vresp.com/c/?ScientificSymposiums/1b00c484ab/5a1a64b8f6/af4e84d505/courseid=66>
     
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    RCPA Pathology Management Course

     
    Dates: 1 October 2008 to 2 October 2008
    Location: Sydney
    Address: Medina on Crown
    359 Crown Street, Surry Hills NSW
    Country: Australia
     
    Description: An interactive and informative seminar for patholgosits and scientists who are taking on, or interested in, a management role.
     
    Attachments: Management_Course_2008.doc (52.50KB)

    Contact Name: Jacqui Kennedy
    Contact Phone: 02 8356 5826
    Contact Fax: 02 8356 5828
    Contact Email: jacquelinek@rcpa.edu.au
     
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    Ontario Association of Pathologists, 70th Annual Meeting

     
    Dates: 3 October 2008 to 5 October 2008
    Location: Ontario
    Address: Delta Pinestone Resort
    Haliburton, Ontario, Canada
    Country: Canada
     
    Description: · Excellent scientific sessions

    · Political & Economic Update

    · Poster Presentations

    · Excellent Social Events

    · Networking Opportunities

    · Scientific Exhibitors & Vendors

    · Common Problems in Soft Tissue Pathology,

    Dr. Andrew Folpe, Mayo Clinic

    · Forensic Pathology: Update and Emerging Issues

    Dr. Michael Pollanen, Toronto



    Explore the beauty of the Fall Colours in the Haliburton Highlands and local attractions such as the Haliburton Sculpture Forest or Wolf Howl at the Haliburton Forest & Wild Life Reserve Wolf Centre



    Website: www.ontariopathologists.org

     
    Contact Phone:
    Web URL: www.ontariopathologists.org
     
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    Surgical Pathology, Cytology and IHC of GYN, Soft Tissue, Head, Neck and Mediastinal Tumors

     
    Dates: 6 October 2008 to 9 October 2008
    Location: Hawaii
    Address: The Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel, Big Island of Hawaii
    Country: USA
     
    Description: <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?ScientificSymposiums/1b00c484ab/5a1a64b8f6/075babd37b/courseid=63>
    The Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel, Big Island of Hawaii

    FACULTY: Stacey E. Mills, M.D., (Course Director), University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA; John S.J. Brooks, M.D., Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, PA; Mark H. Stoler, M.D., University of Virginia Heath System, Charlottesville, VA; Mark Robert Wick, M.D., University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA.

    <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?ScientificSymposiums/1b00c484ab/5a1a64b8f6/c1126e509e/courseid=63>
     
    Contact Phone:
    Web URL: cts.vresp.com/c/?ScientificSymposiums/1b00c484ab/5a1a64b8f6/075babd37b/courseid=63>
     
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    the 19th International Symposium on the Forensic Sciences

     
    Dates: 6 October 2008 to 9 October 2008
    Location: Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre .
    Address: Melbourne
    Country: Australia
     
    Description: Building on a strong history of successful ANZFSS symposia, this meeting's theme 'Domestic Crime to International Terror: Forensic Science Perspectives' reflects the great diversity of crimes requiring forensic practitioner expertise. Research and case-based studies will be presented by national and international experts drawn from over 25 forensic disciplines. In addition, specialist workshops and master-classes are in the planning stages and will run before, during and after the symposium. This event promises to attract over 600 practitioners from around the globe.

     
    Contact Phone:
    Web URL: www.anzfss2008.org.au/
     
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    XXVIIth Congress of the International Academy of Pathology

     
    Dates: 12 October 2008 to 17 October 2008
    Location: Conference Centre Megaron, Athens Concert Hall
    Address: to be held in Athens, Hellas, from October 12 to 17, 2008.
    Country: Greece
     
    Description: The Organizing Committee is preparing an interesting and informative scientific program, intending to gather an international faculty of experts in several fields of Pathology.

    The official Congress language will be English.

    For any information regarding the Submission of abstracts, Registration, Hotel Accommodation, Travel or Exhibition please contact the Congress Secretariat & official Travel agency: ERA Ltd, 17 Asklipiou Str. / 106 80, Athens, Greece Tel: 30 210 3634944, Fax: 30 210 3631690 / e-mail: info@era.gr, website: www.era.gr
     
    Contact Phone:
    Contact Email: info@era.gr, website: www.era.gr
     
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    2008 ASCP Annual Meeting

     
    Dates: 16 October 2008 to 19 October 2008
    Location: Baltimore
    Country: USA
     
    Description: Annual Meeting
     
    Contact Phone:
    Web URL: http://www.ascp.org/education/CECalendar.aspx
     
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    HAA 2008 (HSANZ ANZSBT ASTH 2008 ASM)

     
    Dates: 19 October 2008 to 22 October 2008
    Location: Perth WA
    Address: Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre
     
    Description: HAA 2008 (HSANZ ANZSBT ASTH 2008 ASM)
    Haematology Society of Australia & New Zealand
    Australia & New Zealand Society of Blood Transfusion
    Australasian Society of Thrombosis and Haemostasis
    19 - 22 October 2008
    Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre, Perth, WA. Australia
    W: www.fcconventions.com.au/HAA2008/
    Contact: haa@fcconventions.com.au
     
    Contact Phone:
     
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    XIII International Federation of Cervical Pathology and Colposcopy

     
    Dates: 19 October 2008 to 23 October 2008
    Location: Auckland
    Address: Auckland Convention Centre at The Edge
    Country: New Zealand
     
    Description: XIII International Federation of Cervical Pathology and Colposcopy – World Congress to be held in Auckland, New Zealand between the 19th and 23rd of October 2008.

    The conference theme "Can Global Control of HPV related cancers be achieved?" encapsulates the challenge in all facets of health services to women and should attract interest from a multidisciplinary group of health care practitioners involved in the prevention screening and treatment of women with this disease.
    Conference Manager
    Paul Walker
    Convention Management Services (2005) Limited
    P: 64 9 835 1531
    F: 64 9 835 1539
    E: wccpc@cmsl.co.nzwccpcj@cmslk.co.n2zj

    Conference Convenor
    Howard Clentworth
    E: hmc@xtra.co.nzhmc@xjtra.cko.nz2


     
    Contact Name: Howard Clentworth
    Contact Phone: 64 9 835 1531
    Contact Fax: 64 9 835 1539
    Contact Email: hmc@xtra.co.nzhmc@xjtra.cko.nz2
     
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    Advances in Laboratory Medicine

     
    Dates: 20 October 2008 to 23 October 2008
    Location: San Francisco, CA
    Address: The Standford Court Hotel
    Country: USA
     
    Description: OCTOBER 20-23
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    The Stanford Court Hotel, San Francisco, CA

    FACULTY: Valerie Ng, M.D., Ph.D., (Course Director), Alameda County Medical Center/Highland General Hospital, Oakland, CA; Ed Ashwood, M.D., University of Utah and ARUP Laboratories, Salt Lake City, UT; Kimberle C. Chapin, M.D. (ABMM, FCAP), Lifespan Academic Medical Centers and Brown Medical School, Providence, RI; Alan Wu, Ph.D., University of California Medical Center and San Francisco General, San Francisco, CA.

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    Contact Phone:
    Web URL: <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?ScientificSymposiums/1b00c484ab/5a1a64b8f6/c2f1a52a78/courseid=65>
     
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    Practical Solutions to Challenging Problems in Dermatopathology

     
    Dates: 20 October 2008 to 23 October 2008
    Location: San Francisco, California
    Address: The Stanford Court Hotel
    Country: USA
     
    Description: <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?ScientificSymposiums/1b00c484ab/5a1a64b8f6/29645a3b94/courseid=64>
    The Stanford Court Hotel, San Francisco, CA

    FACULTY: Philip E. LeBoit, M.D., (Course Director), University of California Medical Center, San Francisco, CA; Eduardo Calonje, M.D., St. John's Institute of Dermatopathology, St. Thomas Hospital, London, England; James E. Fitzpatrick, M.D., University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Aurora, CO; Wolfgang Weyers, M.D., Center for Dermatopathology, Freiburg, Germany.

    <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?ScientificSymposiums/1b00c484ab/5a1a64b8f6/f37153d99e/courseid=64>
     
    Contact Phone:
    Web URL: cts.vresp.com/c/?ScientificSymposiums/1b00c484ab/5a1a64b8f6/29645a3b94/courseid=64>
     
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    Pathology Visions: Digital Pathology Solutions Conference

     
    Dates: 26 October 2008 to 28 October 2008
    Location: California
    Address: Manchester Grand Hyatt
    San Diego, California (USA)
    Country: USA
     
    Description:

    Join us for the 2008 Premier Conference on Digital Pathology! If you are involved or interested in the exciting world of digital pathology, Pathology Visions is the conference for you.



    The annual Pathology Visions meeting brings together attendees from around the world to share best practices and learn about exciting innovations in digital pathology. Pathology Visions features thought leaders in the digital pathology space, as well as stimulating presentations on major topics.

     
    Contact Phone:
    Web URL: http://www.aperio.com/pv/index.html
     
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    The National Forum on Safety and Quality in Health Care, ‘Safety and Quality is Everyone’s Business’

     
    Dates: 29 October 2008 to 31 October 2008
    Location: Adelaide Convention Centre
    Address: Adelaide
    Country: Australia
     
    Description: The Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS) in collaboration with the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Healthcare and the Department of Health, South Australia, are hosting The National Forum on Safety and Quality in Health Care, ‘Safety and Quality is Everyone’s Business’

    To register interest: http://www.sapmea.asn.au/forumsqhc2008

     
    Contact Name: Stefani Jelic
    Contact Phone: +61 2 8218 2764
    Contact Email: sjelic@achs.org.au
    Web URL: www.achs.org.au/nationalforum08/
     
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    RCPANZ: AGM and ASM

     
    Dates: 31 October 2008 to 2 November 2008
    Location: Nelson NZ
    Address: Rutherford Hotel
     
    Description: See attachments for full details
     
    Attachments: ASM_Preliminary_Docs_-_May_08.pdf (265.97KB)
    CALL_FOR_EXPRESSION_OF_INTEREST2_-_July_23_08.doc (27.50KB)

    Contact Phone:
     
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    American Society of Cytopathology

     
    Dates: 7 November 2008 to 11 November 2008
    Location: Florida
    Address: Buena Vista Palace Hotel & Spa
    in the Walt Disney World® Resort, Orlando Florida
    Country: USA
     
    Description: - Increased capacity for 2 Special Cytomorphology Courses on Friday, which are grouped as Exfoliative and FNA

    - Basic Registration Fee includes 8 general sessions, platform/poster presentations, Presidents Reception, and Wine & Cheese Social

    - Awards presented at Opening Ceremony, and prior to Wine & Cheese Reception

    - Virtual Microscopy format at 2 panel luncheon seminars and Diagnostic Cytology Seminar

    - NEW Round Table Discussions - small groups, interactive format

    - Cytology Workshop length decreased to 2 hours

    - Annual Meeting ends at 3:30 pm on Tuesday, November 11th

    30 Video Microscopy Tutorials - available every day of the Meeting, including evening sessions. Because of their limited enrollment and intimate format, these tutorials offer attendees an opportunity to meet the experts face-to-face. Sign up early for these popular sessions.

    NEW Keynote Address –Doug Lowy, M.D. will present this session on “HPV Vaccine: Past, Present and Future.”

    NEW HOT TOPIC – Diane Solomon, M.D. will capture attendee attention presenting “The Future of Cervical Cancer Screening.”

    New Frontiers Lecture – Elliot Fishman, M.D., will present the New Frontiers Lecture on "3D Medical Imaging: Lessons Learned from Beyond Medicine."

    Innovations and Trends in Cytopathology – Andrew Renshaw, M.D. will moderate this session focusing on “Error Reduction in Cytopathology: Working Smarter, Not Harder.”

    Current Issues in Cytology – Moderated by Barbara Crothers, D.O. and David Kaminsky, M.D., this session will provide attendees information for “Plotting the Future of Cytopathology in the United States.”

    Diagnostic Cytology Seminar – Match your skills with the experts in this annual favorite

    Exhibits – Industry leading exhibitors and targeted networking opportunities
     
    Contact Phone:
    Contact Email: asc@cytopathology.org
    Web URL: www.cytopathology.org/website
     
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    Trends in Surgical Pathology

     
    Dates: 12 November 2008 to 12 November 2008
    Location: Sydney
    Address: Concord Hospital
     
    Description: Slides on CD and Lecture
     
    Attachments: Trends_in_Surgical_Pathology.doc (74.00KB)

    Contact Phone:
     
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    International Anatomical Pathology Update

     
    Dates: 15 November 2008 to 17 November 2008
    Location: Penang
    Address: International Anatomical Pathology Update which will be held at the Parkroyal Hotel, Penang, Malaysia
    Country: Malaysia
     
    Description: International Anatomical Pathology Update which will be held at the Parkroyal Hotel, Penang, Malaysia from 15 to 17 November 2008.


    This workshop is jointly organised by World Association of Societies of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (WASPaLM) and Post Graduate Medical Education Society of Hospital Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia. We have line up some interesting programmes and we are very fortunate to have 4 renowned speakers from the Royal College of Pathologists, United Kingdom to share with us their knowledge and experience in Lymphoproliferative, Gastrointestinal, Bone and Skin pathology. Among the highlights from the workshops are the lectures, interactive slide presentations from the speakers and also the residents. For those who are interested in pursuing for further degree, there will be a lecture on the MRCPath (United Kingdom) examination system by the Chair of the Royal College of Pathologist, Histopathology examiner’s panel.

    Please see the web site for details of programme, registration form and hotel booking form.

    For further information, please contact:

    Organising Chairperson:
    Dr Norain Karim

    Email: iapupdate2008@hipohpathology.com.my

    Secretary Office: Pathology Department, Hospital Ipoh,
    30990 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia

    Tel : +605 522 2621

    Fax : +605 241 1859
    Website : www.hipohpathology.com.my

     
    Contact Phone: +605 522 2621
    Contact Fax: +605 241 1859
    Web URL: www.hipohpathology.com.my
     
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    4th AH & MR Congress Australian Health and Medical Research

     
    Dates: 16 November 2008 to 21 November 2008
    Location: Brisbane
    Address: Convention and Exhibition Centre
    Country: Australia
     
    Description: 4th AH & MR Congress, 16-21st November 2008, Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre

    Contact: Maree Overall

    Tel: 03 9863 7867

    Email: mo@asnevents.net.au

    Website: www.ahmrcongress.org.au.

     
    Contact Name: Maree Overall
    Contact Phone: 03 9863 7867
    Contact Email: mo@asnevents.net.au
    Web URL: www.ahmrcongress.org.au
     
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    BIT Life Sciences’ 2nd Annual World Congress of Gene-2008

     
    Dates: 5 December 2008 to 7 December 2008
    Location: Guangzhou
    Country: China
     
    Description: BIT Life Sciences’ 2nd Annual World Congress of Gene-2008 (WCG 2008),

    a dedicated event on Gene Science and Technology will be held during Dec 5-7, 2008 in Guangzhou, China, with a theme of "Decoding Life for Human Health". PS: (http://www.bitlifescieces.com/wcg2008 ). The tradition of this conference dated back to 3 years ago in Dalian, China, which brought together 5 Noble Prize Laureates and more than 3000 participants to celebrate the discovery of the double helix.

     
    Contact Phone:
    Web URL: www.bitlifescieces.com/wcg2008
     
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    Pathology Update in conjunction with XXV WASPaLM

     
    Dates: 13 March 2009 to 15 March 2009
    Location: Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre
    Address: Darling Harbour
    Country: Australia
     
    Contact Name: Eve Propper
    Contact Phone: +61 2 83565806
    Contact Fax: +61 2 83565828
    Contact Email: evep@rcpa.edu.au
    Web URL: Click here to go the the Pathology Update 2009 web site
     
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    PCC (Preventing Cervical Cancer) 2009

     
    Dates: 18 March 2009 to 20 March 2009
    Location: Melbourne
    Address: Sofitel Melbourne
    Country: Australia
     
    Description: PCC2009 will bring together international and Australian experts on cervical screening, vacination and cancer epidemiology to debate and explor current and future directions in the prevention of cervical cancer.
     
    Attachments: PCC09Conf2008-05-13.pdf (1,120.84KB)

    Contact Name: Associate Professor Marion Saville
    Contact Phone: +61 3 9250 0322
    Contact Fax: +61 3 9349 1949
    Contact Email: pcc2009@vcs.org.au
    Web URL: www.pcc2009.org.au
     
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    World Congress on Disaster and Emergency Medicine

     
    Dates: 12 May 2009 to 15 May 2009
    Location: Victoria, British Columbia
    Country: Canada
     
    Contact Name: Elizabeth Noble
    Contact Phone: +61 3 9904 4094
    Contact Email: Elizabeth.Noble@med.monash.edu.au
    Web URL: www.wcdem2009.org
     
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    22nd European Congress of Pathology

     
    Dates: 4 September 2009 to 9 September 2009
    Location: Florence
    Country: Italy
     
    Description: from 4 to 9 September 2009 we will organize the 22nd European Congress of Pathology, which will be held in Florence, Italy. The estimated attendance is 3000 participants and all preliminary information can be found on the website www.ecp2009.org .

    Attached you can find a flyer of the event.

     
    Attachments: Florence_2009.pdf (4,151.55KB)

    Contact Phone: +3905550351
    Contact Fax: +390555001912
    Contact Email: info@ecp2009.org
    Web URL: 222.ecp209.org
     
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    HAA 2009 (HSANZ ANZSBT ASTH 2009 ASM)

     
    Dates: 18 October 2009 to 21 October 2009
    Location: Adelaide SA
    Address: Adelaide convention and Exhibition Centre
    Country: Australia
     
    Description: HAA 2009 (HSANZ ANZSBT ASTH 2009 ASM)
    Haematology Society of Australia & New Zealand
    Australia & New Zealand Society of Blood Transfusion
    Australasian Society of Thrombosis and Haemostasis
    18 - 21 October 2009
    Adelaide Convention & Exhibition Centre, Adelaide, SA. Australia
    Contact: haa@fcconventions.com.au
     
    Contact Phone:
     
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