FOCUS ON THROMBOCYTOPENIA AND DISORDERS OF PLATELET FUNCTION
DATES: September 27-29, 2013
LOCATION: Lisbon, Portugal
CHAIRS: R Stasi, F Rodeghiero
Introduction
The EHA Scientific Working Group on Thrombocytopenias and platelet function disorders and EHA will organize a three-day meeting focusing on recent developments in the epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis and management of thrombocytopenia and disorders of platelet function.
EHA-SWG Scientific meetings are designed to create a high quality scientific program and in-depth scientific knowledge within the hematology community in Europe. In particular, this meeting will comprehensively cover both inherited and acquired platelet disorders. The emphasis is laid upon clinical practice guidelines or recommendations from internationally-recognized experts in the field. Clinical case presentations with interactive discussion are also an important aspect of the program. A session will be dedicated to discussion with patient organizations and regulatory issues to better understand the currently unmet needs in these conditions. Besides that voting boxes will be used for the self-assessment of participants. For more detailed information about the event, please have a look at the program below.
Target Group
The meeting is targeted towards specialists in hematology, clinicians involved in Thrombocytopenia and Disorders of Platelet Function, basic researchers, biologists, students and everybody interested in this specific section of hematology. Given its interactive nature, young hematologists and researchers may receive a valuable educational benefit from this initiative.
EHA-CME Accreditation
The meeting is accredited by the EHA-CME system. Participants of this meeting are eligible to receive one Continuing Medical Education (CME) credit point for every hour of accredited activity from the EHA-CME system.
Registration
The online registration is now open. The fee includes teaching material and lunch.
For booking hotel rooms, participants can contact Pestana Hotel.
Contact person: Carla Marques (Groups Coordinator)
Tel: +351 210 417 061
Email: carla.marques@pestana.com
Web: www.pestana.com.
Cancellation policy of registration fee
In case of cancellation, up until one month prior to the beginning of the meeting, your registration fee will be reimbursed in full (less bank charges). If the cancellation is notified between 1 and 30 days prior to the beginning of the meeting, 50% of the registration fee will be reimbursed (less bank charges). Cancellations notified during the meeting will not be reimbursed.
Venue
PESTANA HOTELARIA PORTUGAL
Pestana Hotels & Resorts
Rua Jau, 54 - 1300-314 Lisboa – Portugal
Tel: +351 210 417 071 | Fax: +351 213 615 625
www.pestana.com
Sponsor Opportunities
Several sponsor opportunities for this particular event have been created. To download the Sponsor Prospectus click here.
Preliminary Program
Focus on Thrombocytopenia and Disorders of Platelet Function
27-29 September 2013
Day 1, Friday, September 27, 2013
Day 2, Saturday, September 28, 2013
Day 3, Sunday, September 29, 2013