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*Joint meeting with International Society of Nephrology (ISN)
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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 Only original scientific articles either published between 2001 and 2002 or as yet still unpublished are acceptable and should be written in German or English.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@health.missouri.edu or Todd.Ing@med.va.gov
European Diabetic Nephropathy Study Group 35 May 2002, Barcelona, Spain
The next meeting of European Diabetic Nephropathy Study Group (EDNSG) will be held in Barcelona, Spain on 35 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 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 47 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 34 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.
The Necker Seminars in Nephrology 68 May 2002, Paris, France
The programme is available at http://necker.fr
For further information, contact: Corinne Gaffet, LCE Agency, 3, rue Maître Albert, F-75005 Paris, France. Tel: +33 1 55 42 80 77 or 76; Fax: +33 1 55 42 80 79; Email: c.gaffet{at}wanadoo.fr
IV Symposium Advances in Renal Osteodystrophy 68 June 2002, Oviedo, Spain
Chairman: Jorge Cannata Andia. For more information please visit the website: http://www.telecable.es/personales/isr/
3rd International Meeting on Cyclooxygenase-2 Basic Research and Therapeutic Use 78 June 2002, Regensburg, Germany
For further details please contact: Professor B. Krämer, MD, University of Regensburg, D-93042 Regensburg, Germany. Tel: +49 941 944 7300 or 7301 (secretary); Fax: +49 941 944 7302; Email: bernhard.kraemer{at}klinik.uni.regensburg.de
5th European Basic Multidisciplinary Haemodialysis Access Course 67 June 2002, Brdo pri Kranju, Slovenia
The meeting is organized by Vascular Access Society, Slovenian Society of Nephrology and Department of Nephrology, University Medical Center, Ljubljana. The Course will promote the sharing of skills and knowledge from different countries and among different specialists in order to develop standards and diagnosis and treatment of haemodialysis access. This is a multidisciplinary course and dialysis physicians, nephrologists, interventional radiologists and vascular surgeons are invited to come in Slovenia.
For further information, please contact: Marko Malovrh, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine, Department of Nephrology, University Medical Center, Zaloska 7, SI-1525 Ljubljana, Slovenia. Tel: +386 1 54 234 78; Tel/ Fax: +386 1 231 57 90; Email: marko.malovrh{at}mf.uni\|[hyphen]\|lj.si; Web site: http://www.kclj.si-vas2002lj
3rd International Meeting of the International Federation of Kidney Foundations 1820 July 2002, Prague, Czech Republic
For information concerning this meeting, please contact Professor Vladimir Tesar, M.D., M.D.D., Charles University Prague, First Faculty of Medicine, Vice-Dean for Science and Research, Katerinska 32, CZ-121 08 Prague 2, Czech Republic. Tel: +4202 2496 2696/2664; Email: tesarv{at}beba.cesnet.cz
XIX International Congress of the Transplantation Society 1823 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
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, 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.