Announcements


FUTURE CONGRESSES OF THE ERA–EDTA

Year Venue Date
2003* Berlin (Germany) June 8–12
2004 Lisbon (Portugal) May 15–18

*Joint meeting with International Society of Nephrology (ISN)

For more information please contact: ERA–EDTA Congress Office, Via Spolverini 2, 43100 Parma, Italy. Tel: +39 521 989078; Fax: +39 521 959242; Email: congress{at}euromeetings.it.


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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 2003 and 2004 a total of 4 scholarships for junior nephrologists (<40 years of age) from eastern Europe. The purpose of such scholarships is to provide training for up to 3 months in basic or applied nephrology in leading departments in Germany, Switzerland and Austria. Support for travel and accommodation expenses of up to \#8364; 3000 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-Strasse 2, D-97080 Würzburg, Germany. Fax: +49 931 201 36502; Email: c.wanner{at}medizin.uni-wuerzburg.de

The decision will be made by a commission.

The Fourth International Meeting of the International Federation of Kidney Foundations (IFKF) 4–7 June 2003, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

For further information about this meeting, please contact Mr Paul Beerkens (Email: paulbeerkens{at}nierstichting.nl). There is no registration fee to attend this meeting.

World Congress of Nephrology 8–12 June 2003, Berlin, Germany

This congress is jointly organized by the European Renal Association and the International Society of Nephrology, in co-operation with the European Society of Paediatric Nephrology, the Gesellschaft für Nephrologie and the Deutsche Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Klinische Nephrologie.

For information, please visit the website at www.nephrology-2003.org

Glomerulonephritis and Progression to Renal Insufficiency: The Satellite Symposium to the ISN-ERA/EDTA-World Congress of Nephrology 12–15 June 2003, Kloster Seeon, Bavaria, Germany

Local organization: Prof. Dr D. Schlöndorff, University of Munich. For further information, contact sdorff{at}pk-i.med.uni-muenchen.de or the Web site: www.glomerulonephritis-sat-wcn.org

10th Anniversary Course of the Budapest Nephrology School 28 August to 2 September 2003, Budapest, Hungary

Under the auspices of the ISN, ERA–EDTA and EKRA, the anniversary course is scheduled 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 pathophy-siological mechanisms and evidence-based treatment modalities. The course is designed to meet the requirements of 45 European/US CME credit points. The number of participants is limited, so early registration is encouraged.

For further information, please contact László Rosivall, MD, PhD, DSc, Professor of Pathophysiology, 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; www.vesealap.hu

2nd Annual International Conference on Prevention in Renal Disease 19–20 September 2003, Toronto, Canada

Organized by the Divisions of Nephrology University Health Network, Sunnybrook & Women's College Health Sciences Centre and St Michael's Hospital. For further information, please contact the Course Director Dr D. G. Oreopoulos. Tel: +1 416 603 7974; fax: +1 416 603 8127; Email: sandra.medeiros{at}uhn.on.ca; www.nephroprevention.com

1st Renal Failure Academy 19–21 September 2003, Iasi, Romania

The 1st Renal Failure Academy courses are scheduled at the World Trade Center in Iasi, Romania, and are addressed to young nephrologists (<40 years of age) from all Eastern European countries. Internationally reputed speakers will cover major topics of clinical nephrology, hypertension, dialysis and transplantation, focusing on evidence-based medicine therapeutic options in acute and chronic renal failure. The format will provide interactive sessions and workshops. Participants will be given handouts covering all the subjects of the lectures.

Most of the expenses (travel costs, accommodation, educational materials, etc.) will be covered by the organizers. The registration fee will be 50 Euros. There is a limited number of participants. The 1st Renal Failure Academy has the support of the ERA–EDTA, ISN/COMGAN, Joint Action Nephrology Eastern Europe and the Romanian Society of Nephrology.

Young nephrologists interested should submit an application with CV to: Assoc. Prof. Adrian Covic, MD, PhD, Nephrology Clinic, Parhon University Hospital, Carol 1st Boulevard 50, Iasi 6600, Romania. Tel/fax +40 232 210490; Email: acovic{at}xnet.ro

Seventh International Xenotransplantation Congress 30 September to 4 October 2003, Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre, Glasgow, UK

For further information please contact: Seventh International Xenotransplantation Congress, Concorde Services Ltd, 4B, 50 Speirs Wharf, Port Dundas, Glasgow G4 9TB, UK. Tel: +44 (0)141 331 0123; Fax: +44 (0)141 331 0234; Email: info{at}ixa2003.co.uk; www.ixa2003.co.uk

11th International ANCA and Vasculitis Workshop 2–5 October 2003, Prague, Czech Republic

The main topics of the workshop will be the etiology and pathogenesis of vasculitis, the current place of antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies in the diagnostics and monitoring of disease activity and clinical studies in vasculitis. A postgraduate course will be organized on 5 October 2003. The meeting is co-organized by the Czech Society of Nephrology and the European Vasculitis Study Group. For further information, please contact Prof. Vladimir Tesar, Division of Nephrology, 1st Department of Medicine, Charles University, Unemocnice 2, 128 08 Prague 2, Czech Republic. Tel/fax: +420 224962696; Email: tesarv{at}beba.cesnet.cz; www.anca2003.org

Sixth Congress of the Balkan Cities Association of Nephrology, Transplantation and Artificial Organs 6–9 October 2003, Varna, Bulgaria

Address for correspondence: Professor D. Nenov, Kidney Foundation, Bld. Osmi primorski polk 137B, 9010 Varna, Bulgaria. Tel/fax: +359 52 30 57 63 and +359 52 23 64 32. Email: dnenov{at}abv.bg

NephroPharmacology 7 10 October 2003, Ulm, Germany

This meeting has the character of a workshop where, in principle, the rule is ‘who participates, will also present a paper’. Tentative titles of presentations and abstracts should be submitted to the organiser at the address below. Deadline for abstracts is July 15, 2003. Please contact, Frieder Keller, Nephrology, Medical Department, University Hospital, Robert Koch Strasse 8, D-89070 Ulm, Germany. Tel: +49 731 5002 4341; fax: +49 731 5002 4483; Email: frieder.keller{at}medizin.uni-ulm.de

6th International Conference on New Trends in Immunosuppression 5–8 February 2004, Salzburg, Austria

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; Email: immuno6{at}kenes.com; http://www.kenes.com/immuno

International Society of Nephrology 2004 Conference on Prevention of Progression of Renal Disease 20–22 February 2004, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong

Abstract submission deadline: 15 September 2003. For more information, please contact Ms Sarah Cheuk of the Conference Secretariat. Tel: +852 2559 9973; fax: +852 2547 9528; Email: info{at}isn2004hkconference.org

The III Course of Genetics and Renal Diseases 3–5 June 2004, Genoa, Italy

The Directors of the Course are Jean-Pierre Grunfeld, Rosanna Gusmano and Roberto Ravazzolo. Sessions will be dedicated to renal development and related disorders, glomerulopathies, haemolytic uraemic syndrome, tubulopathies, renal cystic diseases. For further details, please email Dr Rosanna Gusmano (nefroigg{at}tin.it).

Dialysis Academy: Non-dialytic and dialytic management of end-stage renal disease patients

The courses of the Dialysis Academy will be organized twice a year. The target audience are trainees in nephrology. The total number of participants is limited. They will be selected based on CV, by an international jury.

Registration and accommodation are free. Support for travel costs will be provided.

The ninth course will take place in Potsdam, 3–6 June, 2003.

Applications, including CV and potential list of publications, should be sent before 15 March 2003 to Prof. Dr Norbert Lameire, Renal Division, University Hospital Gent, De Pintelaan 185, B-9000 Gent, Belgium. Tel: +32 92 40 45 24; Fax: +32 92 40 45 99; Email: ingrid.verslycken{at}rug.ac.be

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

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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