Upcoming Medical Conferences in Italy

RNA Editing Gordon Research Seminar (GRS) is organized by Gordon Research Conferences (GRC) and will be held from Mar 23 - 24, 2019 at Renaissance Tuscany Il Ciocco Resort & Spa, Lucca, Tuscany, Italy. Course Description: The Gordon Research Seminar on RNA Editing is a unique forum for graduate students, post-docs and other scientists with comparable levels of experience and education to present and exchange new data and cutting edge ideas. The focus of this meeting is the biology of RNA and DNA editing and modification with a keynote talk from Dr. Eric Phizicky (University of Rochester Medical Center). The GRS will have three sessions provisionally titled “Functions of Nucleic Acid Editing and Modification”, “Molecular Mechanism of Nucleic Acid Editing and Modification” and “Cutting-Edge Nucleic Acid Technologies”. There will be talks selected from abstracts and two poster sessions. Sessions will be chaired by selected students/postdocs. These sessions aim to connect fundamental mechanisms with the emerging therapeutic applications of the editing technologies. In addition, the GRS will conclude with a panel discussion titled “Diverse Career Pathways for PhDs” aimed at providing a platform for students and post-docs to discuss career development with professionals working in diverse careers. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

RNA Editing Gordon Research Conference (GRC) is organized by Gordon Research Conferences (GRC) and will be held from Mar 24 - 29, 2019 at Renaissance Tuscany Il Ciocco Resort & Spa, Lucca, Tuscany, Italy. Course Description: The GRC on RNA Editing is the only international meeting dedicated to nucleic acid modifications. The 2019 meeting is subtitled "Next-generation epitranscriptomics in health and disease". RNA and DNA modifications are programmed in nearly all organisms and influence many fundamental processes including gene expression, protein expression, metabolism, epigenetics, cognition, innate and adaptive immunity, autoimmune disease, viral infection and cancer. While different enzymes and molecular machines are responsible for generating the large repertoire of editing and modification events present in individual cells, tissues, organisms and disease states, there are many conceptual and mechanistic similarities and researchers investigating these diverse processes have benefited immensely from the theoretical and technical advances of complementary areas. Thus, the GRC on RNA Editing fosters the ever-increasing need to exchange ideas among researchers who are at the forefront of these exciting, fast-moving and diverse fields with the goal of continuing to promote a deeper understanding of the molecular mechanisms as well as the physiological functions and pathological processes governed by nucleic acid editing and modification events. The 2019 Gordon Research Conference on RNA Editing will be the eleventh in a biennial series that began in 1997, opening a new chapter of the rapidly growing field. There will be over 50 oral and 100 poster presentations representing most areas of RNA and DNA editing and modification. The program will have nine sessions, which will be organized to bring together experts and trainees working on different systems with common areas of interest. Presentations will be from scientists at all stages of their careers, including many investigators new to this field and a number selected from submitted abstracts. In addition, the program will include four poster sessions at which all participants are encouraged to present and discuss results. As is our tradition, we will strive to provide a gender-balanced and an ethnically and geographically diverse meeting that allows investigators to present novel findings and new approaches, while also providing a collegial opportunity for all participants to interact, which will lead to new insights and a deeper understanding of editing and modification mechanisms. Course Sessions: • Cross-Talks in RNA and DNA Modifications • Toolboxes: Technology and Detection Methods • Pattern Recognition: "Self" Versus "Non-Self" • Regulatory Mechanisms and Control • Macromolecular Machines: Complexity of RNA Modification/Editing Systems • Defects in the Epitranscriptome: Implications in Disease • RNA Epigenetics • Structure and Function of RNA Editing and Modification Complexes • Making Sense of Diversity in Light of Evolution Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

2nd International Summit on Dermatology is organized by Scientific Federation and will be held from Mar 25 - 26, 2019 at Starhotels Business Palace, Milan, Lombardia, Italy. Conference Description: The aim of this conference is to promote quality research and real-world impact in an atmosphere of true international cooperation between scientists and engineers by bringing together again the world class researchers, International Communities and Industrial heads to discuss the latest developments and innovations in the fields of Dermatology. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

4th World Congress & Expo on Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery Systems is organized by Scientific Federation and will be held from Mar 25 - 26, 2019 at Starhotels Business Palace, Milan, Lombardia, Italy. Conference Description: Pharmaceutics-2019 conference brings together a unique and International mix of large & medium Pharmaceutical industries/companies, leading top universities, research institutions building the conference a perfect podium to share their experience, foster collaborations across industry and academia, to evaluate emerging technologies across the globe. It is a good stage to brainstorm, discover new ideas, and look for new skills and a platform to point out your capabilities and discoveries to the planet. Who Can Attend: • Directors, CEO’s of Organizations Research Scholars and Specialists • Students, Professors, Researchers, and Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences from Universities and Colleges • Pharmaceutical Associations and Societies • Healthcare Professionals • Researchers from Pharmaceutical Companies, Pharmaceutical Associations and Societies • PhD Scholars • Delegates from Various Industries • Medical Devices Manufacturing Companies, CRO Sessions: • Pharmaceutical Technology • Drug Targeting and Design • Nanotechnology in Drug Delivery Systems • Drug discovery and Medicinal Chemistry • Vaccine Drug Delivery Systems • Current Issues of Pharmaceutics • Management of QA/QC in Pharmaceutical Industry • Medical Devices for Drug Delivery • Physical Pharmacy • Pharmacology and Pharmacy Practice • Industrial Pharmacy and Pharmacognosy • Pharmacy Business and Market • Pharmacovigilance and Drug Safety • Formulation Technologies • Pharmaceutical Research • Physiological Considerations of Drug Delivery • Biodrugs, Biomolecules and Therapeutics • Bioavailability and Bioequivalence

3rd Global Conference and Expo on Vaccines Research & Development is organized by Scientific Federation and will be held from Mar 25 - 26, 2019 at Starhotels Business Palace, Milan, Lombardia, Italy. The aim of the Vaccines R&D-2019 is to promote quality research and real-world impact in an atmosphere of true international cooperation between scientists and engineers by bringing together again the world class researchers, International Communities and Industrial heads to discuss the latest developments and innovations in the fields of vaccines. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Cardiac Arrhythmia Mechanisms Gordon Research Seminar (GRS) is organized by Gordon Research Conferences (GRC) and will be held from Mar 30 - 31, 2019 at Renaissance Tuscany Il Ciocco Resort & Spa, Lucca, Tuscany, Italy. Conference Description: The opportunity for the young scientific community to meet with their peers, exchange research ideas and network in a non-formal environment is crucial for the development of the researchers of tomorrow. The Gordon Research Seminar (GRS) on Cardiac Arrhythmia Mechanisms offers a distinctive gathering for the young scientists to present their newest research and establish valuable discussions and new connections. The focus of this meeting is to: • Give the opportunity to graduate students, post-docs and early career scientists to present their work among the young scientific community, • Allocate time for interactions and discussions in an informal atmosphere, • Offer a discussion panel on the translational aspects of research and career development with established and senior scientists, • Pave the way to the scientific atmosphere of the associated GRC. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Cardiac Arrhythmia Mechanisms Gordon Research Conference (GRC) is organized by Gordon Research Conferences (GRC) and will be held from Mar 31 - Apr 05, 2019 at Renaissance Tuscany Il Ciocco Resort & Spa, Lucca, Tuscany, Italy. Course Description: Disorders of heart rhythm are leading causes of sudden death and stroke. Recent progress in elucidating molecular, cellular and systems level mechanisms have promoted new concepts that have inspired more effective treatment strategies. The 2019 Gordon Research Conference (GRC) on Cardiac Arrhythmia Mechanisms will emphasize the multiscale nature of current challenges in understanding arrhythmia biology, and highlight emerging multidisciplinary investigational and therapeutic approaches in this important field. The long-term objective of this meeting is to provide a forum for investigators – junior, mid-level and senior – to engage in focused discussion on the latest discoveries in the field of cardiac arrhythmia mechanisms. The meeting fosters the development of trainees by supporting an associated Gordon Research Seminar (GRS) on Cardiac Arrhythmia Mechanisms at which trainees will present their research findings, as well as in a panel discussion with mentors on matters of career pathways and professional development. This 2019 GRC will integrate topics ranging from the atomic, molecular and organ levels to the translation of basic science discoveries to improve treatment outcomes. Highlights will include new applications of cutting edge technologies, genetic and genomic mechanisms, complex mechanisms regulating heart rhythm, and the future trajectory of antiarrhythmic therapies. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

1st Influenza Vaccine Group Meeting: Immunological Assays and Correlates of Protection for Next Generation Influenza Vaccines is organized by International Society for Influenza and other Respiratory Virus Diseases (ISIRV) and will be held from Mar 31 - Apr 02, 2019 at University of Siena - University Complex San Niccolo, Siena, Tuscany, Italy. Overview: As next-generation influenza vaccine technologies are developed and undergo clinical evaluation, new immunological assays and immune correlates of protection will be needed to estimate the immunogenicity and protective efficacy of these vaccines. This conference aims to bring together scientists from academia, industry, and government public health, standardization and regulatory agencies that develop and evaluate seasonal and pandemic influenza vaccines with the following objectives: • to identify the most relevant immunological assays needed for evaluation of next-generation influenza vaccines • to discuss the path forward for development, harmonization, and standardization of new assays • to develop strategies to investigate the immune correlates of protection for next-generation vaccines The meeting will be attended by key opinion leaders and decision-makers in influenza research/policy. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

EHA Pediatric Course 2019 is organized by European Hematology Association (EHA) and will be held from Apr 03 - 06, 2019 at Grand Hotel Riviera, Sorrento, Campania, Italy. Course Description: Pediatric Hemato-Oncology is a very specialized branch of hematology. It is one of the paradigm hematology sub-specialties for consideration at a European level since there are too few specialists and trainees to organize training on a national level within each individual country. Seeing the importance of continuing education in this field, there have been 8 EHA-affiliated Pediatric Hemato-Oncology courses produced since 2003. It is the only program of such nature available in Europe and the same course organizers hope to continue with it in 2019. The course philosophy of the EHA Pediatric Course 2019 is to solve real clinical cases linking basic science to the clinic. The course organizers aim to create a friendly and informal atmosphere to encourage exchange of scientific ideas for ongoing and future projects. Topics: • Leukemia (ALL, AML, MDS) • Bone marrow failure and immunodeficiency • Haemopoietic stem cell transplantation • Consultative pediatric hematology • Red cell disorders Seminars on selected topics: • Inherited bone marrow failure syndromes as predisposition to MDS and Leukaemia • Lessons from leukemia models for therapy resistance and cell death induction • Gene therapy Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

EUDD 2019 - Frequently Asked Gastroenterology Questions in Primary Care. The European General Practitioners' Experiences is organized by Italian Society of Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy / Societa Italiana di Gastroenterologia ed Endoscopia Digestiva (SIGE) and will be held from Apr 05 - 06, 2019 at Hotel Ripa, Rome, Lazio, Italy. Scientific Rationale:  The increasing epidemic of gastrointestinal diseases represents an onerous burden both for health and economy. Moreover, not only gastrointestinal diseases are increasing in evidence, but also the number of young people affected by these disorders (i.e. gastroesophageal reflux disease, H.pylori infection, irritable bowel syndrome, diverticular disease) is growing. The clinical management of these diseases appears to be, therefore, of utmost importance. It involves different approaches including dietary and lifestyle changes, adequate screening exams, diagnostic tests, therapeutic strategy. These topics are an object of many questions that will be addressed by European general practitioners and expert gastroenterologists through the presentation of a clinical case raising clinical questions, always following an evidence-based approach. Interactivity by the interactive profile of lectures, small number of participants (max.50), adequate time for voting and discussion (at least 45’) after clinical case. This educational event is extremely useful for physicians involved into gastrointestinal disorders, especially the young ones, as it offers an inclusive and up-to-date scenario of the management of the most frequent gastrointestinal diseases, presenting the best evidence-based insights of this topic. Educational needs 1. Determine the nature and extent of knowledge gaps in the care of patients with the most common digestive diseases 2. Address diagnostic and treatment guidelines 3. Enhance clinical performance in digestive disease care processes. Expected educational outcome After the course, learners should be able to: 1. Assess their own strengths and weaknesses in digestive disease management 2. Identify digestive diseases diagnostic algorithms and solving strategies 3. Adjust their future clinical performance in light of their self-assessments. Educational objectives • Gain an understanding of the prescription appropriateness of PPI in gastrointestinal diseases • Become familiar with up to date therapeutic management of Helicobacter pylori infection • Develop an understanding of the diagnostic tools in the diagnosis of IBS • Refine the knowledge and fill in the gap in the management of diverticular disease bleeding. Methods to promote active learning • The balance between presentations and discussions is envisaged with voting by the audience during the debates which are planned for each session • quality of discussion and interaction is enhanced thanks to smaller groups for discussions. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.