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Kuratorium der Gesellschaft für Nephrologie. Scholarships for Training in Clinical Nephrology for Junior Nephrologists from Eastern Europe
The Kuratorium der Gesellschaft für Nephrologie is prepared to support for the year 2001 and 2002 a total of 12 scholarships for junior nephrologists (<40 years of age) from eastern Europe. The purpose of such scholarships is to provide training for up to 6 weeks in basic or applied nephrology in leading departments in Germany, Switzerland and Austria. Support for travel and accommodation expenses of up to DM 2.500 will be provided.
The application (max. 3 pages) should include: curriculum vitae; description of main clinical and scientific activities, fields of major interest for training (clinical nephrology, hypertension, uraemic bone disease, immunotherapy, haemo/peritoneal dialysis, transplantation). Knowledge of English or German language is a prerequisite.
Applications should be sent to: Kuratorium der Gesellschaft für Nephrologie, c/o Prof. Dr C. Wanner, Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology, University Clinic, Josef-Schneider-Str. 2, D-97080 Würzburg, Germany. Fax: +49 931 201 3502: e-mail: c.wanner{at}medizin.uni\|[hyphen]\|wuerzburg.de
The decision will be made by a commission.
The Bernd Tersteegen Award 2002
The Deutsche Dialysegesellschaft niedergelassener Ärzte e. V. (DDnÄ: the German Society of nephrologists in private practices) wishes to announce the Bernd Tersteegen Award of 2002.
Sponsored by Hoffmann La Roche AG (Grenzach-Wyhlen/Germany) there is an annual award of 15 000 DM for the winning entry.
The award may be shared, but will normally be focused upon one successful applicant. The award is open to physicians in laboratories, scientists or graduate engineers. Applicants could be engaged in any of the following: kidney failure and renal therapy in the clinic, surgery or research. Only original scientific articles either published between 2001 and 2002 or as yet still unpublished are acceptable and should be written in German or English. Wholly unacceptable are reviews, dissertations, university lecturing qualification papers and work already entered in other competitions. If the work participation be plural, the group should be represented by one speaker. However, all pertinent participants should be listed. Further, a short curriculum vitae and a list of publications to date should be enclosed.
All written work (five copies) should be supplied by 15 July 2002 to: Deutsche Dialysegesellschaft niedergelassener Ärzte e. V., Dr med. Werner Kleophas, President, Postfach 132304, D-42050 Wuppertal, Germany.
The award will be made during the annual meeting of the DDnÄ on 9 November 2002 in Mannheim.
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
IX Budapest Nephrology School 29 August3 September 2002, Under the Auspices of ISN
The IX Budapest Nephrology School is scheduled for 29 August3 September 2002 at the Faculty of Medicine, Semmelweis University, Budapest. Internationally known speakers will address up to date topics in nephrology, dialysis and transplantation, with an emphasis on pathophysiological mechanisms and evidence based treatment modalities. Associated workshops will be organized.
For further information please contact: László Rosivall, MD, Institute of Pathophysiology, Nephrology Research and Training Center, Semmelweis University, Nagyvarad ter 4, Budapest, Hungary. Tel/Fax: +36-1-2100-100; Email: rosivall{at}net.sote.hu
20th Annual Meeting of the International Society of Blood Purification 57 September 2002, Celle, Germany
The scientific programme includes: seminars with invited lectures on infection and immunity in uraemia, uraemia-specific risk factors of cardiovascular disease and mechanisms accelerating progression of renal disease; ISBP Award lecture; and free communications and posters.
For further information, please contact: ISPB 2002, Congress Secretariat, Congress Union Celle, Thaerplatz 1, D-29221 Celle, Germany. Tel: +49 5141 9193; Fax: +49 5141 919444; Email: info{at}isbp22002.com; website: http://www.ISBP2002.com
5th International Congress on Mechanisms of Uraemic Toxicity 1316 September 2002, Wuerzburg, Germany
The meeting focuses on the impact of uraemia on the cardiovascular system. Deadline for abstract submission will be April 22, 2002. The announcement and programme will be available on http://www.uni-wuerzburg.de/nephrologie. Topics will focus on: (1) Traditional uraemic toxins and atherosclerosis, (2) the immune system in uraemia, (3) AGEs, (4) carbonyl stress and oxidative modification, (5) homocysteine and coagulation, (6) inflammation, (7) endothelial dysfunction and blood pressure regulation, (8) hyperphosphatemia and PTH, (9) dyslipidaemia and metabolic disorders, (10) pharmacotherapy and functional nutrition, (11) new candidate genes for end-organ damage, (12) epidemiology and clinical trials, and (13) impact of dialysis therapy on uraemic toxins.
For further information, please contact: Prof. Christoph Wanner, Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology, University of Wuerzburg, Josef-Schneider Str. 2, D-97080 Wuerzburg, Germany. Fax: +49 932 201 3502, Email: c.wanner{at}medizin.uni\|[hyphen]\|wuerzburg.de
16th Danube Symposium on Nephrology 1922 September 2002, Festival Hall, Bled, Slovenia
For further information, please contact: Scientific Secretariat, A. F. Bren and J. Buturovi Ponikvar, Department of Nephrology, University Medical Center Ljubljana, Zalo
ka 7, 1525 Ljubljana, Slovenia. Tel: +386 1 5224872/5223112; Fax: +386 1 5222280; Email: andrej.bren{at}kclj.si or jadranka.buturovic{at}kclj.si
Forefronts in Nephrology Evolving Basic Concepts in Ischemic Injury 2021 September 2002, University Hospital of Antwerp, Belgium
Organizers are J. V. Bonventre (Massachusetts, USA), M. E. De Broe (Antwerp, Belgium), H. Haller (Hannover, Germany) and B. A. Molitoris (Indianapolis, USA). The idea is to bring together experts in the field of ischaemia/reperfusion, not limited to the kidney. Moreover, we intend to create a discussion forum dealing with the latest insights in particular physiopathological mechanisms playing a role in ischaemia/reperfusion. Experts in these basic mechanisms will be invited. Applications of these concepts to several organs (kidney, heart, liver, brain, ...) will be discussed. Some travel grants for young scientists, who submit abstracts for the poster session are available. This initiative will be preceded on Thursday 19 September 2002 by a postgraduate course supported by the European Kidney Research Association (EKRA).
For further information please contact: Diane Kint, University Hospital Antwerp, Department of Nephrology, Wilrijkstraat 10, B-2650 Edegem/Antwerpen, Belgium. Tel: +32-3-821-3452 (or -3421); Fax: +32-3-829-0100; Email: nephro{at}uia.ua.ac.be; Homepage: http://www.uia.ac.be/nefro
State-of-the-Art Nephrology Conference 2002 2025 September 2002, Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore
This is a comprehensive refresher course which covers the latest developments, practices and research on renal diseases and other related conditions.
Main organizer: Kidney Dialysis Foundation Singapore. Co-organizers: Singapore Society of Nephrology; International Society for Haemodialysis; American Society for Artificial Internal Organs.
For information, please visit our website at http://www.sotanckdf.org
Prevention in Renal Disease: An International Conference Organized by the Division of Nephrology, University of Toronto 2728 September 2002, Toronto, Canada
Course co-directors are Dimitrios G. Oreopoulos and Eli A. Friedman.
For information, please visit our website at www.nephroprevention.com or call Congress Canada. Tel: +1 416 504 4500; Fax: +1 416 504 4505; Email: prdc{at}congresscan.com
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 WC1E 6JJ, UK. Fax: +44 171 209 6211.