Upcoming Medical Conferences in Serbia

Belgrade BioInformatics Conference (BELBI) 2018 is organized by Institute of Molecular Genetics and Genetic Engineering (IMGGE) and will be held during Jun 18 - 22, 2018 at University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Central Serbia, Serbia. The overarching idea of the BelBi 2018 Conference is to illuminate different aspects of bioinformation systems, including theoretical approaches in modeling different phenomena in life sciences, information technologies necessary for analysis and understanding huge amount of generated data, application of computer science and informatics in precision medicine, microbiology, and plant science, search for novel remedies against debilitating diseases and drug development, and other similar topics. The BelBi 2018 conference will address three topics concerning theoretical approaches to bioinformation systems, bioinformatics and data mining for OMICs data, and biomedical informatics. The conference is focused on three main research fields including the following topics Theoretical Approaches to BioInformation Systems • Structure and function of DNA, RNA and proteins • Gene expression and the genetic code • Neurons and cognition • Biological networks Bioinformatics and Data Mining of Biological Data • Bioinformatics and data analysis in biomedicine, genetics, microbiology and plant science • Sequencing technologies and data analysis • Structure and molecular interaction predictions • Data analysis and integration for OMICs data • Data mining methods, algorithms, and applications in life sciences and precision medicine • Big data and data science • Data analytics, pattern recognition and machine learning in data analysis • Bioinformatics applications for OMICs data • Predictive Models for OMICs data • Bioinformatics databases and algorithms Biomedical Informatics • Translational Bioinformatics • Disease Models & Epidemiology • Predictive Modeling and Analytics in Healthcare • Biomedical Imaging and Data Visualization • Biomedical/Health database integration and management • Biomedical data/text mining Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

European School of Multimodality Imaging & Therapy (ESMIT) Autumn School is organized by European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM) and will be held during Sep 07 - 09, 2018 at University of Belgrade Faculty of Medicine, Belgrade, Central Serbia, Serbia. Level 2: School : The ESMIT School is aimed at residents, recently board certified specialists as well as general nuclear medicine specialists, radiologists, oncologists, radiation oncologists, cardiologist and neurologists who want to update their knowledge on state-of-the-art multimodal medical imaging. Academic education is often focussed on one single modality. However, with changing and advancing technologies, the ability to apply “the right test for the right patient” is impossible without training in multiple modalities. Better integration and understanding of the clinical applications of different modalities and how they complement each other will help elucidate the most cost-effective and highest diagnostically accurate algorithms for patient care. ESMIT is intended to bridge the gap between daily life expectation and traditional academic training. The ESMIT School format will include 3 days interactive, multi-modality teaching on 4 different subjects, or tracks each one lasting 1.5 days so that attendees can study 2 different topics per meeting, each one dealing with a specific organ/system-oriented theme. The School is designed to provide the knowledge and training on multimodality procedures daily applicable in the management of patients with the cardiovascular, endocrine, musculoskeletal, neurological and oncological disease. Technologist Track : The Technologist Track presents an opportunity for practicing nuclear medicine technologists to deepen their knowledge in a number of areas including PET-CT & SPECT-CT optimization and more - as listed hereunder. The content of the track : • Multimodality imaging refresher • Normal variants, artifacts & optimization in multimodality imaging • Anatomy, physiology & common pathologies in multimodality imaging • Advanced PET topics including radiotherapy planning and respiratory gating • Radiation protection in multimodality imaging • Scanner calibration and quality control • Patient-focussed practice and the use of IV contrast • Exclusive content: Hands-on sessions, the participants can interactively expand their knowledge on processing and reconstruction of molecular imaging data sets The target audience : Nuclear medicine technologists (NMTs) currently practicing in the field, with EQF6 knowledge, skills, and competence (KSC) NMTs who have completed ESMIT 1 Level technologist webinars and who wish to develop their KSC The aim of this track is • To refresh knowledge of the principles of PET-CT and SPECT-CT and the radiopharmaceuticals used • To be aware of significant normal variants and urgent presentations • To understand principles of PET Quantification/SUV calculation • To understand scanner calibration of PET, SPECT, and CT • To understand effects of reconstruction and acquisition parameters on image quality • To understand the principles of dose optimization in hybrid imaging • To learn methods of reducing effective dose to patients while maintaining image quality • To understand basic principles of optimizing CT parameters in hybrid imaging • To understand how to use contrast-enhanced CT in SPECT-CT & PET-CT protocols Registration to the Technologist Track: Since the organization of the Tech Track is different than from the other 4 tracks (as described in the tab “Technologists”) if you are interested in attending either the Serbian track. The registration fee for the Tech Track amounts to € 100.- since it will be held for 1,5 days and without the option of attending one of the other tracks before or after. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

SEEM18: EAU 13th South Eastern European Meeting is organized by European Association of Urology (EAU) and will be held during Sep 21 - 22, 2018 at Crowne Plaza Belgrade, Belgrade, Central Serbia, Serbia. Course Description : The Scientific Programme will also reflect the progress of urology in the region and the challenges faced by urological practitioners. Particularly young urologists will be offered a platform to present their studies and link up with their veteran colleagues and key opinion leaders. SEEM aims to actively support not only new scientific research work but also the continuing medical education goals of both new and mid-career urologists. Opportunities for dedicated mentorship and a stronger network among healthcare professionals are among the benefits brought by regional conferences. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

5th European School of Oncology (ESO) - European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Eastern Europe and Balkan Region Masterclass in Medical Oncology is organized by European School of Oncology (ESO) and will be held during Jun 15 - 20, 2018 at Belgrade, Central Serbia, Serbia. Conference Description: The Masterclass offers plenary lectures discussing current issues and controversies as well as critically reviewing significant therapeutic developments. State-of-the-art data recognized by ESMO and other evidence-based guidelines will be cited. The programme has been designed for young medical and clinical oncologists, who wish to improve their skills or those who are preparing for the national board or ESMO exam. The programme will expose participants to a full spectrum of issues in clinical and medical oncology from basic science to advanced knowledge of systemic therapy as well as in the multidisciplinary treatment approach. It is intended to cover all major topics of ESMO-ASCO curriculum on medical oncology. Participants will deliver case presentations within tumor boards and small groups and discuss them with the chairs and the faculty. Admitted participants will be granted free accommodation and reside at the course venue. Participation is compulsory throughout the course. The Masterclass will be held in English and fluency in English is necessary for admission. Main Topics: • Cancer biology/pathology • Cancer genetics • Pharmacology of anti-cancer drugs • Breast cancer • Gastro-intestinal tumours • Lung cancer and mesothelioma • Genito-urinary cancers • Palliative and supportive care • Lymphoma malignancies Conference Objectives: • Update the knowledge on basic science of clinical and medical Oncology • Enhance the competence and practical performance in systemic therapy of malignancies • Enhance the competence and practical performance in multidisciplinary cancer care • Update knowledge and get additional skills in supportive as well as palliative care • Prepare for the board exam in clinical/medical oncology Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Spine Surgery in 21st Century - Current concept, controversies, perspectives is organized by World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (WFNS) and would be held during Oct 04 - 07, 2018 at Tami Residence, Niš, Central Serbia, Serbia. The target audience for this medical event for Surgeons. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

15th Annual Conference of the ESC Working Group on Myocardial & Pericardial Diseases is organized by Paragon Group, European Society of Cardiology (ESC) and will be held during Oct 05 - 07, 2018 at Crowne Plaza Belgrade, Belgrade, Central Serbia, Serbia. The target audience for this medical event is cardiologists, internal medicine specialists, scientists, pathologists, geneticists, rheumatologists, arrhythmologists, heart failure specialists, interventional cardiologists, nephrologists, and endocrinologists. Highlights Of The Scientific Program: • Interventional Cardiology: Live transmission of invasive diagnostic and interventional procedures in myocardial & pericardial diseases; Intrapericardial interventional procedures for non-pericardial disease • Heart Failure: Management of heart failure in cardiomyopathies; Heart failure & pericardium • Integrated Imaging: Echocardiography, CT, MRI, PET, Nuclear medicine in my/pericardial diseases • Cardiovascular Genetics and counseling in my/pericardial diseases • Cardiovascular Pathology "hands-on" educational track in my/pericardial diseases • Arrhythmology, Electrophysiology, and Pacing in my/pericardial diseases • Rheumatology: Systemic autoimmune diseases involving the heart and the pericardium biologicals • Oncology: Cardiotoxicity, myocardial & pericardial involvement in neoplastic diseases • Endocrinology Track: Cardiomyopathies & pericardium in metabolic disorders, enzyme replacing therapies • Nephrology: Myocardial and pericardial complications of the chronic renal failure • Cardiovascular Surgery: Surgical management of cardiomyopathies & pericardial disease Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

AOTrauma Course - Basic Principles of Fracture Management is organized by AOTrauma and will be held during Oct 11 - 13, 2018 at Belgrade, Central Serbia, Serbia. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.