Announcements


FUTURE CONGRESSES OF THE ERA–EDTA

Year Venue Date
2002 Copenhagen (Denmark) July 14–17
2003* Berlin (Germany) June 9–12

*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.


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.

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

5th International Conference on New Trends in Clinical and Experimental Immunosuppression 7–10 February, 2002, Geneva, Switzerland

For further information please contact: The Secretariat, Kenes International, 17 Rue de Cendrier, PO Box 1726, CH-1211 Geneva 1, Switzerland. Tel: +41 22 908 0488; Fax: +41 22 732 2850; E-mail: Immuno5{at}kenes.com Internet site address: http://www.kenes.com/Immuno/

11th International Congress on Nutrition and Metabolism in Renal Disease 29–31 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. 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/

IXth European Meeting on Cardionephrology 11–13 April 2002, Assisi, Italy

The meeting focuses on the impact of uraemia on the cardiovascular system. Topics will focus on: evidence-based cardionephrology; preventive cardionephrology; sulphate and phosphate in uraemic cardiomyopathy; role of sympathetic system in cardiorenal disease: soft tissue calculation in dialysis population; oxidative stress and cardiovascular disease in dialysis patients; ischaemic heart disease in uraemic patients; pulse pressure as a novel cardiac factor risk; cardiovascular derangement in transplant patients; and antihypertensive therapy in kidney protection.

The deadline for abstract submission is 31 December 2001.

For further information please contact: Prof. Mario Timio, Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology, Teaching Hospital of Foligno, via dell'Ospedale, I-06034 Foligno, Italy. Tel: +39 0742 339760; Fax: +39 0742 339310; Email timma{at}libero.it; web-site: http://www.renalgate.it/cardionephrology2002.html.

2nd Course on Genetics and Renal Diseases 11–13 April 2002, Sestri Levante (Genoa), Italy

The main topics will be:

Workshops about various topics and an up-date on new technologies will take place.

For more information, please contact: Nephrology Department, G. Gaslini Children's Hospital; Tel: +39 010 3740231; Fax: +39 010 395214; E-mail: nefroigg{at}tin.it

7th Scientific Meeting of the Hypertension in Diabetes (HID) EASD Study Group 26–27 April 2002, Tirrenia, Pisa, Italy

New membership is open to all members of EASD who submit an abstract chosen for presentation during the annual meeting, Abstracts should be sent to the group secretary, preferably by email by: 18 January 2002.

For futher information, please contact: Dr John R. Petrie, Secretary, HID Study Group, University Department of Medicine, Queen Elizabeth Building, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Glasgow G31 2ER, UK. Tel: +44 141 211 5412; Fax: +44 141 211 0414; Email: j.r.petrie{at}clinmed.gla.ac.uk

European Diabetic Nephropathy Study Group 3–5 May 2002, Barcelona, Spain

The next meeting of European Diabetic Nephropathy Study Group (EDNSG) will be held in Barcelona, Spain on 3–5 May 2002. All abstracts on any topic relating to diabetic nephropathy research are welcome and should be submitted, by Monday 7 January 2002, to: Dr Ole Dr Ole Torffvit, Secretary of EDNSG, Department of Medicine, University Hospital, S-221 85 Lund, Sweden. Fax: +46 46 211 0908; E-mail:Ole.Torffvit{at}med.lu.se

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 also submit five hard copies by post. Abstracts should be structured using 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 2.5 cm, and that you use a font size no smaller than Times 12.

5th European Peritoneal Dialysis Meeting 4–7 May 2002, Brussels, Belgium

The meeting will bring together the clinicians and scientists interested in sharing new information on peritoneal dialysis. The programme will include lectures, free communications, poster presentations and discussion, and clinical practice sessions.

In addition, an animal models meeting and a paediatric nephrology course will take place on 3-4 May. The deadline for abstracts is 15 November 2001

For reservations or more information, contact EuRo PD5 Secretariat: The Conference Company, rue Mercelis 44, B-1050 Brussels Belgium. Tel: +32 2 534 82 18; Fax: +32 2 534 82 75; Email: grp{at}conference\|[hyphen]\|company.be; Internet: http://www.europd.com.

XIX International Congress of the Transplantation Society 18–23 August 2002, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Buenos Aires Sheraton Hotel & Convention Center To make sure you receive the Main Announcement and Call for Abstracts, please send an email or fax your request to the Congress Secretariat. All details concerning call for abstracts, registration, accommodation, social events and tours are included in the Main Announcement available from September 2001.

Key dates are: 20 January 2002 for Abstracts Submission and Early Registration; 15 May 2002 for Standard Registration.

For further information please contact: Congress Secretariat, Ana Juan Congresos, Sarmiento 1562 4° "F". (C1042ABD) Buenos Aires. Argentina. Tel: +54-11-4381-1777/4382-1874; Fax: +54-11-4382-6703; E-mail: info{at}transplantation2002.com Web site: www.transplantation2002.com

5th International Congress on Mechanisms of Uraemic Toxicity 13–16 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) hyper-phosphatemia 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, E-mail: c.wanner{at}medizin.uni\|[hyphen]\|wuerzburg.de

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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