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Final Announcement
7thEuropean Meeting on Molecular Diagnostics
The Kurhaus
October 12 – 14, 2011
Scheveningen, the Hague, the Netherlands
About the Scheveningen Meeting
This is the seventh in a series of meetings, devoted to all aspects of molecular diagnostics in disease and pathology of humans. The Scheveningen Meeting is organised every two years. These meetings started with a focus on PCR diagnostics in medical microbiology. However the scope of the recent and current meeting has expanded to include other amplification techniques, general probe technology and more laboratory disciplines, such as molecular pathology, clinical chemistry, haematology and clinical genetics.
The emphasis of the meeting will continue to be on novel technology and its consequences for (new) clinical molecular diagnostics. The format of the meetings will also be maintained: general, introductory lectures by internationally renowned experts in combination with free presentations in dedicated workshops. Poster sessions and industrial exhibits will be an integrated part of the meeting. In conjunction with the meeting a number of business meetings of the participating society and sponsors will be organised.
The sponsoring companies are enabled to organise specific training and other activities before and after the meeting. The previous meetings had an informal and open atmosphere. The renowned Kurhaus hotel is the ideal venue to maintain these characteristics. It also means that the number of participants will be restricted. Timely registration will avoid disappointment.
The scientific part of the meeting is organised by an independent international organising committee in conjunction with leading experts in the field of molecular diagnostics in microbiology, pathology and genetics.
Wens Travel bv handles the practical parts of the meeting.
All parties involved invite you to become part of a tradition and hope to welcome you in Scheveningen.
The Organizing Committee
Royal Sponsor
EUROPEAN MEETING ON MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTICS
October 12 – 14, 2011 in the Kurhaus Hotel, Scheveningen,
the Netherlands
PRELIMINARY PROGRAM (updated program at www.molecularmeeting.com )
Wednesday October 12, 2011
13.00 – 14:15 Session 1
MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTICS IN CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY
Keynote speaker: Prof J. Schrenzel MD, Switzerland
Title presentation: Rapid detection of Sepsis
Institute/Organization: Geneva University Hospitals - Division of
Infectious Diseases
• Oral presentations from selected abstracts
14.15 – 15.00 Coffee break + Posters
15.00 – 16.30 Guest lecture: Forensics and MDx
Keynote speaker: tba
• Oral presentations from selected abstracts
16.30 – 18.00 Welcome reception
Thursday October 13, 2011
09.00 – 10.30 Session 2
MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTICS IN PATHOLOGY
Keynote speaker: Prof. dr. E. Cuppen, Netherlands
Title presentation: Thousand dollar genomes and million dollar
questions
Institute/Organization: University Medical Center Utrecht
• Oral presentations from selected abstracts
10.30 – 11.00 Coffee break + Posters
11.00 – 12.30 Session 3
MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTICS IN VIROLOGY
Keynote speaker: Mr. M. Van Ranst
Institute / organization: Catholic University Leuven
• Oral presentations from selected abstracts
12.30 – 14.00 Lunch + Posters;
incl. Poster session ‘emerging technologies’ (start ups)
14.00 – 16.00 Session 4
BLOOD BASED DIAGNOSTICS / CLINICAL GENETICS
Keynote speaker: tba
• Oral presentations from selected abstracts
16.00 – 18.30 POSTER SESSION PLUS INFORMAL GATHERING
incl. Poster session ‘emerging technologies’ (start ups)
19.00 – 22.00 Conference dinner at Crazy Piano’s
Friday October 14, 2011
09.00 – 11.00 Session 5
MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTICS IN COMPANIES FUTURE VISION
Several leading commercial companies (Roche, Abbott, Qiagen,
Focus Diagnostics and BD Diagnostics) will present their vision and
future strategy on molecular diagnostics in microbiology, pathology
and genetics.
11.00 – 11.30 Coffee break + Posters
11.30 – 12.15 Invited lecture
Speaker: Alex van Belkum, PhD
Title: Past, present and future of human molecular
diagnostics; focus on microbiology
12.15 – 13.45 Lunch + Posters
13.45 – 15.15 Session 6
NEW TECHNOLOGIES IN MDx
Keynote speaker: Mr. Terry Fetterhof
Title presentation: A search for new innovative clinical value
Institute/Organization: Roche Diagnostics
• Oral presentations from selected abstracts
15.15 – 15.30 Closure of the Meeting and final remarks
Note: The remainder of the program will be composed of oral presentations of selected abstracts. Pre- or post conference meetings by relevant societies or commercial exhibitors or participants can be arranged within the Kurhaus Hotel facility through the meeting organisers. Posters will be on display continuously and can be visited during lunch- and coffee breaks as well as the afternoon sessions.
General Information
The meeting will be held in the Scheveningen Kurhaus Hotel, near The Hague (the Netherlands). The program will consist of plenary sessions and poster presentations. The working language will be English, no simultaneous translation facilities will be provided.
Call for Papers
ABSTRACTS IN ENGLISH HAVE TO BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY THROUGH OUR WEBSITE: WWW.MOLECULARMEETING.COM
Style:
- Title of abstract
- Indicate in which session:
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Technical and Clinical Developments in Molecular Diagnostics
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Molecular Diagnostics in Clinical Microbiology
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Molecular Diagnostics in Virology
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Molecular Diagnostics in Pathology
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Molecular Diagnostics in Clinical Genetics
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Innovative Diagnostic Technologies
- Name(s) of author(s) as well first name(s), place an asterisk (*) after the name of the author presenting the paper / poster
- Institution(s) and complete address(es)
- Contact person’s telephone, fax and e-mail address
- Use single spacing
- Use between 250-300 words (including title, name(s) of author(s) etc.)
- No figures, tables of graphs
- Arial-sized typeface (11 or 12 pt) should be used for typing
Abstracts should be sent no later than August 28, 2011. Abstracts not received by this date, will not be included in the reviewing procedure. The author who will present the paper/poster, will be informed about acceptance by September 01, 2011. An abstract book will be available to the participants, at the beginning of the conference.
Hotels
Participants may select from three hotels. Hotel accommodation can be reserved, by downloading the Hotel Booking form from our website www.molecularmeeting.com, the hotel forms should be sent directly to the hotel of your choice. October is ’peak season’ in The Hague/ Scheveningen, so space is limited. Participants are therefore requested to book as early as possible. Please note that the deadline is September 01, 2011. After that date requests will be accepted, but hotel accommodation is subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed. Special discounts for students are available.
Social Program
Participants will be offered a welcome reception on the first day of the meeting and reception and dinner on the 2nd evening of the meeting.
Venue
The historic Kurhaus, famous for its seaside location and close to the exciting city of The Hague, has long been the ‘home away from home’ for many celebrities and dignitaries. When one looks up at the beautifully painted ceiling and the sparkling crystal chandeliers of the Kurzaal, one can almost experience the history of the grand hotel, which has been a landmark for more than hundred years. During the meeting participants can be reached at the following address:
Kurhaus Hotel
Gevers Deynootplein 30
2586 CK SCHEVENINGEN The Netherlands
Phone: +31 (0)70 416 26 36
Fax: +31 (0)70 416 26 46
Website: www.kurhaus.nl
Registration fees
These fees amount to Euro 450,- if payment is received before September 1st, 2011 and to Euro 500,- if payment is received after September 1st, 2011. Participants of the VMDG will receive a Euro 50.- discount. The fee includes access to all sessions, a copy of the abstract book/final program, lunch on Thursday and Friday, coffee and tea during the breaks as well as a welcome reception on Wednesday evening and reception and dinner on Thursday late afternoon/evening.
Payment of fees
Payment should be made in Euro, together with your registration, no later than September 1st, 2011.
• Euro / Mastercard (5% surcharge)
• Visa (5% surcharge)
• by bank transfer to Wens Reizen bv
IBAN code NL47 ING B065 270 4123
Swift code INGBNL2A
Please state ‘Molecular’, name of participant, university/company and registration number.
Cancellations
For cancellations received before September 1st, 2011, 75% of the registration fee will be refunded. No refunds can be made thereafter. It is possible for registrants to have someone else take their place for which a fee of Euro 20,- will be required. The Secretariat should be informed by email or fax of any change of names or cancellations as soon as possible.
Continuous Medical Education
Certificates for Continuous Medical Education purposes, will be available on request. Please mark ’certificate requested’ on the registration form. Since the certificates will be put in the registrant’s name, the request will have to be received by the Secretariat no later than October 1st, 2011. This meeting has been accredited by the Dutch Society of Medical Microbiology and the Dutch Society of Pathology. For Dutch microbiologists and Dutch pathologists 15 study points can be earned for the entire meeting.
Students
Limited funding for travel and attendance of the meeting may become available. Students in need of financial assistance are requested to apply in writing through the Secretariat to the Chairman of the Organising Committee before September 1st, 2011. A copy of the student card should be enclosed.
Scientific committee:
Adriaan van den Brule, PhD
Rob Schuurman, PhD
Local organizing committee:
Adriaan van den Brule
Rob Schuurman
Youssef Khayali, representative Royal Sponsor Roche
Paul Savelkoul, representative ESCMID
Secretariat: Rianne van de Bovenkamp (Wens Travel, Baarn, the Netherlands)
Congress Registration
The congress registration form should be returned to the Secretariat no later than September 1st, 2011:
Seventh European Meeting on Molecular Diagnostics, c/o
Wens Travel
Brinkzicht 20, 3743 EX BAARN
The Netherlands
T. +31 35 542 9333
F. +31 35 542 9444
E info@molecularmeeting.com
W www.molecularmeeting.com
Please see to it that your name is clearly legible and that you give your full address. Do not forget to state your telephone, fax and e-mail, whenever applicable. Thank you.
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