Upcoming Medical Conferences in Israel

Next Gen Immunology 2020 is organized by Weizmann Institute of Science and will be held from Feb 02 - Feb 05, 2020 at The David Lopatie Conference Centre & The Michael Sela Auditorium, Rehovot, Ha Merkaz, Israel. Description: Next Gen Immunology is one of the largest highly influential immunology and microbiome meetings. The meeting is devoted to the integration of mucosal immunology, microbiome research and other 'omics' approaches to the study of human health and disease. Some of the most important diseases discussed as part of the meeting include inflammatory bowel diseases, with new unpublished data related to fresh insights on the pathogenesis, microbiome and genomics aspects of these human disease presented by multiple speakers throughout this meeting. The meeting attracted over 600 top researchers, postdocs, students, leading editors, and industry representatives from across the world and turned into an exciting 'think tank' in which future directions of immunology, microbiome, IBD, and other human-relevant 'multi-factorial' diseases are discussed. Scientific Sessions: • Systems Immunology • Host-microbe Interactions • Microbiome in Health & Disease • Neuroimmunology • Immuno-metabolism • Immune-cancer • Immune Gut Health Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

16th Annual Update Conference on Neurology &Clinical Neurophysiology is organized by ISAS International Seminars. The session is held from Feb 17 - 18, 2020 at Sheraton Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel. Target Audience: This course is intended for neurologists, neuroscientists, and general internists, gerontologists, psychiatrists and physiatrists, anesthesiologists, clinicians and allied health professionals with a particular interest in patients with neurological disorders who wish to update their knowledge of the mechanisms and treatments of these disorders, and to improve their expertise in clinical neurophysiology as practiced in their private offices. Topics: The two-day session renders the updates of selected topics in neurology and clinical neurophysiology. Sessions: • Peripheral Nervous System – Autoimmune and Inflammatory Factors • Autoimmune Dementia – Neuro-inflammatory and Autoimmune Factors • Neuroimmunology, MS and NMO • Headache and Pain Innovation • Hands-on Workshop: Myofascial Pain – Headache, head, face, neck and shoulder pain – dry needling Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

IDSS 2020: 16th International Dead Sea Symposium on Innovations in Cardiac Arrhythmias & Heart Failure is organized by Kenes Group and will be held from Feb 24 - 26, 2020 at InterContinental David Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel. Who Should Attend? • general cardiologists • adults and pediatric electrophysiologists • internists • cardiac surgeons, • family physicians & general practitioners, • physicians working in sport & military medicine, • nurses and technicians working in pacing, EP and cardiac care units, • innovators, • scientists, • biomedical engineers, • entrepreneurs, startups and industry. Course Description: The IDSS 2020 Symposium on Innovations in Cardiac Arrhythmias & Heart Failure focusses on innovative electrophysiology, by: • Emphasizing emerging technologies and therapies • Covering all phases of innovation processes • Developing studies on devices, ablation, mapping, and pharmacology We are looking forward to hosting key opinion leaders, academia and professional organisations as well as editorial journals at IDSS 2020 in Tel Aviv, Israel. This conference attracts high caliber physicians on account of its excellent scientific program, intimate and attractive venue, the dynamic nature of research and innovation in the field of cardiac arrhythmias. Main Topics: • Innovations in Cardiac Implantable Devices* • Innovations in Ablation Techniques* • Innovations in Imaging and Navigation Techniques* • Innovations in Non-Invasive Electrophysiology* • Heart & Brain: Newest Approaches in Brain Protection • Wireless Device Diagnostics and Therapeutics • New Implanted Devices (leadless, epicardial, subQ, etc) • Remote Monitoring of Implanted Devices • Cell-Based and Stem Cell Therapy • Sudden Cardiac Death • Atrial Fibrillation • CHF • Clinical Trials • Controversy • Entrepreneurship in Electrophysiology Special Topics: • Cardiac Pacing • ICD • Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest • Genetic Aspects of Arrhythmia • Arrhythmias in Childhood • Arrhythmias in Athletes • Syncope • Ablation of AF-various Techniques • LAA Occluders • Lead Extraction • Robotics in Electrophysiology • TAVI and Pacing • Basic Aspects of Defibrillation • Arrhythmias in Out-patient Clinic • Management of Recalls: • Legal, Emotional & Ethical Considerations • Pacing & ICDs Registry • Healthcare Economics of Pacing and ICD

The Annual Meeting of the Israeli Society of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery is organized by Kaleidoscope Ltd and will be held from Mar 04 - 07, 2020 at Royal Beach Eilat, Eilat, Southern, Israel. Description: The Israeli Society of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery holds a long and steady tradition of annual professional meetings in Eilat, where the society members can meet, discuss, and exchange information and opinions on issues close to their hearts. The scientific program will include keynote lectures, panel discussions, oral and poster presentations in the following topics: • Basic Science • Head and Neck • Facial Plastics and Reconstruction • General • Laryngology • Oto-Neurology • Otology • Neurotology • Pediatric Otolaryngology • Rhinology Registration to be announced November 2019 Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

The 67th Annual Conference of The Israel Heart Society is organized by ORTRA Ltd. and will be held from May 13 - 14, 2020 at Expo Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel. Description: The upcoming meeting will focus on innovation in cardiovascular medicine, while combining original scientific contribution and invited lectures divided into plenary and parallel sessions in the various subspecialties. We are very proud to be hosting a large number of distinguished, world-renowned international guest speakers and leaders from the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), the American College of Cardiology (ACC), The American Heart Association (AHA), the Society of Cardiovascular CT (SCCT), AFICARDIO (Frenck-Israeli Association in Cardiology) and many more. Topics: • Adult Congenital Heart Disease / Pediatric Cardiology • Basic Science • Cardic Imaging • Echocardiography and Valvular Diseases • Heart Failure • Acute Cardiovascular care • Interventional Cardiology • Pacing and Electrophysiology • Rehabilitation / Epidemiology / Prevention and Risk Factors / Pharmacotherapy and Cardic Pharmacology • Heart Surgery • Myocardial and Pericardial Diseases Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

2nd International Summit on Assisted Reproduction and Genetics in Israel is organized by CME Congresses and will be held from May 24 - 26, 2020 at InterContinental David Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel. Course Description: This international summit is designed to explore new horizons and address the latest challenges in reproductive medicine. The focus will include new genetic discoveries and their impact on pre-implantation genetic testing; markers for embryo development and implantation; fertility preservation; improving ART outcomes; and other promising cutting-edge initiatives. Main Topics: • PCOS • Fertility Preservation • Preparation of the ovaries for egg collection • Optimizing egg yield for IVF • Recombinant vs. biosimilar gonadotropins • Biomarkers • Embryo selection: Invasive vs. non-invasive techniques • Preimplantation Genetic Screening: What we know and don’t know • The future of Genetics in the role of infertility treatment • Implantation - what’s new in the filed • Is fresh embryo transfer becoming obsolete? • Poor responders/poor prognosis – new classifications and therapeutic strategies • The role of mitochondria in oocyte health and quality • Long term effects of ART on women and offspring – Cancer, epigenetics, autism • Reproductive surgery • Gene editing • Case studies • Endometrial thickness Registration Fee in USD: International Participants - Physicians and scientists - Early Registration Fee - 530 (Until February 20, 2020) International Participants - Physicians and scientists - Late Registration Fee - 640 (From February 21 until May 19, 2020)  International Participants - Physicians and scientists - Onsite Registration Fee - 750 (From May 20, 2020 until May 24, 2020) International Participants - Residents, trainees, nurses, students - Early Registration Fee - 380 (Until February 20, 2020) International Participants - Residents, trainees, nurses, students - Late Registration Fee - 490 (From February 21 until May 19, 2020) International Participants - Residents, trainees, nurses, students - Onsite Registration Fee - 580 (From May 20, 2020 until May 24, 2020).

12th International Conference on Acute Cardiac Care is organized by ISAS International Seminars and will be held from Jun 28 - 30, 2020 at InterContinental David Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel. The target audience for this medical event is cardiologists, intensivists, anesthesiologists, internists, cardiac surgeons, nurses, paramedics and other allied professionals. The meeting is held under the auspices of the Acute Cardiovascular Care Association of the ESC and the Israel Heart Society and is a major scientific event for all health care professionals working in acute cardiac care. Conference Description: This Conference will cover the broad spectrum of contemporary acute cardiac care, including acute coronary syndromes, anti-thrombotic therapy, reperfusion and revascularization, acute heart failure, management of arrhythmias in the acute setting and general intensive care. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

IOM 2020: XXIII Biennial Congress of the International Organization for Mycoplasmology is organized by Paragon Israel and will be held from Jul 05 - 09, 2020 at Dan Panorama Tel -Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel. Who should Attend?: • Microbiologists  • Clinicians  • Biochemists  • Entomologists  • Plant Pathologists  • Veterinarians  • Geneticists  • Scientists. • Infectious Diseases Specialist • Mycoplasmologysts • Vaccine Developers Description: The 23rd IOM meeting is an international conference that deals with all areas relating to Mollicutes (eg Mycoplasmas, Phytoplasmas, Ureaplasmas etc.) from any aspect including biology, bacteriology, physiology, host interaction, diagnostics, and epidemiology of disease presentation and so on. Being both specific with respect to the pathogen group, but broad regarding the target population of audience, the conference is intended to cover some hot topics in both agriculture, veterinary and human aspects of infections. As such, the conference will cover important and burning topics as well as some classical aspects of Mycoplasmology. Traditionally the IOM Congress has both keynotes from outside of the field that can introduce some cutting-edge science that may foster new ideas and collaborations as well as overviews and new and novel presentations from the field of Mycoplasmology. Therefore, the conference is designed for those who are deeply involved with the field of mycoplasmology, as well as practitioners in any of the related fields who would like to have both an up-to-date coverage on the related topics and to be exposed to new latest novel presentations in the field. We expect more than 200 participants from all over the world to attend the conference. The world-renown experts is being selected by the scientific committee with support from the local organizing committee to update us on the latest in the mycoplasma field. The 2020 IOM Congress will be taking place in Tel Aviv which is one of the three world heritage cities in Israel. Tel Aviv attracts more than 2.5 million visitors each year to enjoy its culture, beaches, food, and architecture, which few other cities can match. Come and join us for a scientific and cultural experience which should not be missed. Topics: • Clinical Mycoplasmology • Veterinary Mycoplasmology • Synthetic Biology • Pathogenesis • Vaccine Development. • Phytoplasmology Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

2nd International Diabesity and Metabolic Surgery Summit (IDMSS) is organized by Target Conferences Ltd and will be held from Oct 14 - 16, 2020 at InterContinental David Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel. Description: At present, metabolic/bariatric surgery has been demonstrated to be the most effective treatment option that can dramatically improve several metabolic disorders and also result in meaningful and sustainable weight loss. It has been observed over many decades that bariatric surgical procedures will not only reduce patient weight but also improve metabolic disorders such as type 2 diabetes mellitus. Additionally, the improvement observed in the metabolic diseases is in part independent of weight loss involving mechanisms of action other than calorie restriction or malabsorption. Therefore, a better understanding of the mechanisms of action of these procedures enables us to investigate the full potential to create even more effective treatments and procedures, vital to controlling the Diabesity pandemic. The focus of our forthcoming IDMSS 2020 will be the relationship between obesity and type 2 diabetes and their associated complications and the beneficial results obtainable from metabolic/bariatric surgery. This Summit is therefore vital to increase the international knowledge of these procedures and stimulate the investigation and development of new and more effective treatments. The Summit will bring together many of the world experts in the fields of metabolic surgery and medicine. A wide range of related topics will be presented, discussed and debated. The range and scope of the program are a must for all clinicians caring for patients suffering from metabolic diseases.  The Summit includes didactic state-of-the-art presentations, debates, panel discussions, and a best paper presentation contest. There will also be ample time to interact with the faculty and the industry partners with interest in metabolic procedures. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

The 25th International Congress of the Israeli Society of Anesthesiologists (ICISA) is held jointly with the Israeli Society of Critical Care Medicine and the Israeli Society of Resuscitation. ICISA-25 will be held on 20-22 October 2020 in Tel-Aviv, the city of liberalism and tolerance. The special 25th congress will bring together a unique panel of speakers that will rise to the challenge of addressing the theme of this conference - "Anesthesia in the Age of Innovation 2050". Conference description The session presents excellent scientific content. An attendee will have the opportunity to meet and collaborate with some of the best speakers in the fields of expertise. Benefits of attending the conference To participate in challenging hands-on workshops To meet the industry in a unique format engineered to encourage collaborative research  Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.