Announcements


FUTURE CONGRESSES OF THE ERA–EDTA

Year Venue Date
2001 Vienna (Austria) June 24–27
2002 Copenhagen (Denmark) July 14–17
2003** Berlin (Germany) June 9–12

*Joint meeting with European Kidney Research Forum (EKRF)

**Joint meeting with International Society of Nephrology (ISN)

For more information please contact: ERA–EDTA Congress Office, Tel: +39 521 290 343; Fax: +39 521 291 777; E-mail: eraedta{at}ipruniv.cce.unipr.it.

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

6th Scientific Meeting of the Hypertension in Diabetes (HID) EASD Study Group Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK 27–28 April 2001

The meeting is open to HID members only. New membership is open to all members of EASD who submit an abstract chosen for presentation during the annual meeting. Deadline for abstracts: 31 December 2000. For further information, please contact: Dr John R. Petrie, Senior Lecturer, University Department of Medicine, Queen Elizabeth Building, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Glasgow G31 2ER, UK. Tel: +44 141 211 5412; Fax: +44 141 211 0414; E-mail: j.r.petrie{at}clinmed.gla.ac.uk

The Necker Seminars in Nephrology 7–9 May 2001, Paris, France

The programme is available at <http://www.necker.fr/>

For further information please contact: Doreen Broneer, Département de Néphrologie, Hôpital Necker, 161 Rue de Sèvres, F-75743 Paris Cedex 15, France. Tel: +33 1 44 49 54 13; Fax: +33 1 44 49 54 50: E-mail, doreen.broneer{at}nck.ap\|[hyphen]\|hop\|[hyphen]\|paris.fr

The next meeting of the EDNSG (European Diabetic Nephropathy Study Group) 17–19 May 2001, Redworth Hall, County Durham, UK

All abstracts on any topic relating to diabetic nephropathy research are welcome and should be submitted to Dr Ole Torffvit, Department of Medicine, University Hospital, S-221 85 Lund, Sweden. Fax: +46 46 2110908; E-mail: Ole.Torffvit{at}med.lu.se

Deadline for abstract submission: Monday, 8 January 2001.

Any abstracts submitted by fax or e-mail should also be sent by post as a hard copy. E-mails should be sent as an attachment in Rich Text Format (RTF).

Second International Course on Critical Care Nephrology 22–25 May 2001, Vicenza, Italy

Among other societies, ERA-EDTA and the American Society of Nephrology (ASN) are co-sponsoring and participating in this highly regarded course in Critical Care Nephrology. Claudio Ronco of St. Bartolo Hospital, Vicenza, Italy, has organized another outstanding program with the cooperation of the ASN. An eclectic faculty of worldwide authorities cover key areas in this increasingly important discipline. Nephrologists play a central role in the ICU and this course presents not only the critical nephrologic topics, but also integrates them with those areas related to nephrology (multi-organ failure, sepsis, epidemiology, etc). Interested parties should contact Dr Ronco at cronco{at}goldnet.it or download program and registration forms at www.vicenzanephrocourses.com

The 2nd International Congress on Immunointervention in Nephrology 24–26 May 2001, Chia Laguna, Italy

The 2nd International Congress on Immunointervention in Nephrology will be held 24–26 May 2001 in Chia Laguna (Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy). This meeting will deal with therapeutic strategies in kidney transplantation and glomerular diseases. The programme will include lectures from invited international speakers, round tables, sessions of poster and free communications. The aims of this meeting are to present an update of the emerging immunomodulating drugs and discuss the best immunosuppressive strategies in kidney transplantation and primary glomerulonephritis. Deadline for abstracts is 15 January, 2001.

For further information contact Paolo Altieri, MD, Dipartimento di Nefrologia e Dialisi, Ospedale S. Michele, Via Peretti, I-09134 Cagliari, Italy. Telephone and Fax: +39 070 542872 or 39 070 539491. E-mail: paalti{at}tin.it or contact OMNIA Meeting, Tel: +39 064 871366; Fax: +39 064 8515339; E-mail: omnia.meeting{at}interbusiness.it; Web-site www.omniameeting.com

International meeting on therapeutics, nutrition and renal diseases 31 May–1 June 2001, Hotel Mayorazgo, Parana, Entre Rios, Argentina

Under the auspices of: Sociedad Argentina de Nefrologia; Asociacion de Nutricionistas y Nutricionistas-Dietistas de Entre Rios y Buenos Aires; COMGAN/International Society of Nephrology.

Confirmed speakers are Dr William Mitch (USA); Dr Marsha Wolfson (USA); Peggy Harum (Renal Nutritionist, USA); Dr Miguel C. Riella (Brazil); Dr Jose Ventura (Uruguay). We also are sending invitations to the Nephrology Society of Chile, Bolivia, Uruguay, Brazil, Paraguay and Latin-America Society of Nephrology and Hypertension.

The preliminary programme includes six themes. (i) The diabetic patient with renal disease. Nutritional, metabolic and pharmacological concerns at different stages of the nephropathy. (ii) Renal transplantation beyond the immunology. Obesity, hypertension, hyperlipidaemia, glucose intolerance and graft survival. (iii) Can we fight hyperphosphataemia? (iv) Hypertension. Pharmacological treatment and non-medicinal intervention. (v) The clinical application of the guidelines for nutrition in chronic renal failure (DOQI Guidelines). Relationship with DOQI Adequacy Guidelines in predialysis, peritoneal and haemodialysis in adults and children. (vi) Nutrition and acid/base disorders. Cardiovascular disease in patients with renal disease, oxidative stress, inflammation and nutritional concerns.

For further information please contact: Dr Sergio Prudkin and Dr Rosa Maria Scuteri, Corrientes 793, Parana, Entre Rios, Argentina. Tel: +54 343 420 5000; Fax: +54 343 420 5010; E-mail: iliem{at}arnet.com.ar; rmscuteri{at}movi.com.ar

IX International Congress of the International Society of Peritoneal Dialysis 26–29 June 2001, Montréal, Canada

The ISPD 2001 Congress Organizing Committee is preparing a programme that will provide up-to-date information on the basic and clinical science of peritoneal dialysis, including such related issues as gene therapy for maintaining peritoneal functions, novel bichemical pharmaceutical products, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, women's health, palliative care, and others. The programme will be organized in plenary sessions, free communications (oral and poster), and workshops. Finally, the congress will break new ground in providing an outstanding forum for education in technology. As a result, this congress will be at the vanguard of other nephrology and dialysis meetings. In addition, there will be an important pre-congress course on the Basics of Peritoneal Dialysis co-sponsored by the International Society of Peritoneal Dialysis (ISPD), the American Society of Nephrology (ASN) and the Canadian Society of Nephrology (CSN).

For further information please contact: IX Congress of the International Society of Peritoneal Dialysis, Congress Secretariat, c/o Events International Meeting Planners Inc., 759 Victoria Square, Suite 300, Montréal, Québec, Canada H2Y 2J7. Tel.: +1 514 286 0855; Fax: +1 514 286 6066; e-mail: info{at}eventsintl.com or visit our Web site at: www.ispd2001.org

Eighth Budapest Nephrology School 30 August–4 September 2001, Budapest, Hungary, under the auspices of ISN

The Eighth Budapest Nephrology School is scheduled for 30 August–4 September 2001 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; E-mail: rosivall{at}net.sote.hu

European Society for Artificial Organs XXVIII Congress ‘Bridging the Interdisciplinary’ 22–25 September 2001, Ghent, Belgium

The organizing committee includes P. Verdonck, E. Schacht and R. Vanholder.

For further information please contact: Organization Secretariat, Semico nv, Korte Meer 16, B-9000 Ghent, Belgium. Tel: +32 9 233 8660; Fax: +32 9 233 8597; E-mail: esao{at}semico.be; Web site: www.semico.org/esao.2001

VI Congress of the International Xenotransplantation Association 29 September–3 October 2001, Chicago, USA

The congress will be chaired by Jonathan P. Fryer, MD and Joseph R. Leventhal, MD, PhD.

For further information please contact Conference Secretariat: Felicissimo & Associates Inc., 205 Viger Avenue West, Suite 201, Montreal, Quebec, Canada H2Z 1G2. Tel: 5148741998; Fax: 5148741580; E-mail: info{at}ixa200lchicago.com

Internet: www.ixa2001chicago.com

11th International Congress on Nutrition and Metabolism in Renal Disease 28–30 March 2002, Nagoya, Japan

The International Society of Renal Nutrition and Metabolism in Renal Disease was established to bring scientists and dietitians together in order to explore the special requirements of patients with kidney disease. The 11th congress in Nagoya will provide up-to-date information about major advances in nutrition and metabolism and how these advances influence the care of kidney patients. The scientific program will include plenary lectures, symposia, free communications, and poster discussions as well as a special program for renal dietitians. Symposium topics are: Progression of Renal Failure; Inflammation and Nutrition; Uremic Cardiovascular Complications; Ca and P Metabolism; AGE—Nutrition and Metabolism; and Nutrition and Dialysis. Deadline for abstracts is 10 November, 2001.

For further information contact the scientific secretariat: Toshimitsu Niwa, MD, Department of Clinical Preventive Medicine, Nagoya University Hospital, 65 Tsurumai-cho, Showa-ku, Nagoya 466-8560, Japan. Tel: +81-52-744-1980; Fax: +81-52-744-1954; E-mail: tniwa{at}med.nagoya\|[hyphen]\|u.ac.jp or the congress secretariat, JTB Event & Convention Service, 6F Kotsu-building, 3-13-26 Meieki, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya 450-0002, Japan. Tel: +81-52-541-2521; Fax: +81-52- 541-2520; E-mail: jtbecs{at}cjn.or.jp Internet home page address: http://www.med.nagoya-u.ac.jp/yoboiryo/icnmrd/

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.





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