Upcoming Medical Conferences in Cape Town

Helminths: New Insights from Immunity to Global Health (T4) is organized by Keystone Symposia on Molecular and Cellular Biology and will be held from Dec 08 - 12, 2019 at Southern Sun Cape Sun, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. Course Description : Parasitic worms, or helminths, infect roughly one in five people on the planet and cause pathology in hundreds of millions. Given the global impact on human health and welfare, there is a great need to develop novel therapies and/or vaccines that target helminths. In addition, the unique nature of how these parasites interact with their hosts has brought tremendous insight into the mammalian immune system. Experimental studies of helminth infection have led to the identification of new cell types involved in type 2 immunity, including innate lymphoid cells, tuft cells, and new roles for neurons, in addition to revealing novel pathways of tissue repair and immune-modulation. The interactions of helminths with the microbiome has also come to light in recent years. This conference will highlight some of the most impactful advances in the fields of helminth genomics, helminth biology, vaccine design and host protective immunity, in addition to new discoveries highlighting the ability of these organisms to modulate the immune system, human disease and the microbiome. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

They are pleased to invite you to the 2nd International Conference on Advanced Dentistry and Oral Health (ADOH 2019) to be held from 28 - 29 December 2019 in President Hotel, Cape Town, South Africa. The ADOH 2019 will be a state-of-the-art event with an extremely comprehensive scientific program on the latest advances & researches in various specialties of Dentistry and Oral Health, wherein most distinguished lineup of eminent keynote speakers from around the globe will lead a dynamic scientific program of plenary sessions, symposia and hands-on workshops to share their expertise with our audience. “Dental Education & Innovation Transfer, Together!” is the driving theme of the ADOH 2019, which will most definitely be reflected in the conference program, where we expect a remarkable turnout of world-renowned speakers. The dental industry will bring the latest technologies and practices in Dentistry over the course of this three-day dental event.  The recent advances in Dentistry, oral health and technology are benefiting patients as well as dental practitioners with the knowledge and technology required to provide advanced treatment options like Laser, Aesthetic Dentistry, Dental Materials, Digital Dentistry, TMD, Sleep Disorders, Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Snoring, Periodontics, Prosthodontics,Orthodontics and Implant Dentistry and many more. Attendees at ADOH 2019 will have unique opportunity to meet with leaders of the Dental and Oral Health profession from around the globe to discuss all of the scientific and technical breakthroughs that are changing the landscape of dentistry and fulfill their continuing education and professional development requirements. We will keep you regularly updated through our newsletters, email alerts, and social media. Why should I attend the ADOH 2019 Conference? • Be part of the dental profession’s international conference – where the world of dentistry meets. Learn from global experts and leaders in the dental and oral health field as they share the latest research and findings. • Listen to global perspectives on the profession’s hot topics – reflecting low to high resource experiences. • Discover new ways of thinking and the latest research to inform how you practice – over 70% of delegates said gaining new knowledge was a key benefit of attending. • Make new contacts – over 80% of delegates cited networking as one of the main benefits of attending the conference. • Connect with colleagues globally through social media: #ADOH • Hear about developments across all areas of specialism – your own and others. Explore the latest innovations and services at the Conference. • Take the opportunity to visit Cape Town, breathe in fresh breezes and soak up the sun on a stretch of pristine white beaches and the gloriously chilly Atlantic Sea captivate your senses, providing a pleasing environment to its colorful Topics: • Community Dentistry • Cosmetic Dentistry • Dental Implantology • Dental Materials • Digital Dentistry • Endodontics • Esthetic Dentistry • Forensic Dentistry • Geriatric Dentistry • Neuroscience / TMD • Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Snoring • Operative Dentistry • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery • Oral Cancer • Oral Anesthesiology • Oral Medicine • Oral Pathology • Oral Radiology • Oral Surgery • Orthodontics • Pediatric Dentistry • Periodontics • Preventive Dentistry • Prosthodontics • Restorative Dentistry • Others

European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Summit Africa 2020 is organized by European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) and will be held from Feb 14 - 16, 2020 at Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. Target audience: Medical and clinical oncologists, pharmacists, nurses, students, fellows, residents, general practitioners in oncology and other oncology healthcare professionals. Description: The ESMO Summit Africa 2020 is a three-day educational event with presentations focused on several key disease sites. Created for oncology professionals in Africa by international and local key opinion leaders, the Summit will put into context the most significant treatment advances presented at the ESMO annual Congress. Summit objectives: • To provide the oncology community with a summary of the most significant treatment advances presented at the ESMO Congresses • To review the current standard of care for key malignancies from a local and international perspective • To discuss the current controversies in the management of specific cancers Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

10-Night South Africa CME Adventure is organized by Sea Courses Inc and will be held from Feb 28 - Mar 09, 2020 at Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. The target audience for this medical event is family physicians, specialists, and allied health care professionals. Course description : The aim is to provide evidence-based material, as well as practical and relevant clinical pearls that will be easy to implement into one’s own medical practice. Conference attendees will be invited to complete a pre-course Needs Assessment to assist the faculty with the development of their presentations. CME Topics Dr. Hatcher • Skills To Improve Communication & Outcomes • Choosing Wisely – Do You Or Don’t You? • Diabetes Debate – Is New Better? What Medication After Metformin To Control Blood Sugar • Managing Sleep Disorders: Insomnia To Narcolepsy • Non-Pharmacologic Approaches To Chronic Pain • Applying The Guidelines For Safe And Effective Use Of Opioids For Acute And Chronic Non-Cancer Pain Into Your Practice • What Is Medical Cannabis And Should I Consider It For My Patients • Depression, Anxiety, Panic, And PTSD – What To Do!! • Health Care Management In The Elderly Patient Dr. Shulman • Basic & Advanced Cardiac Life Support—Latest Updates: What Do They Mean For Me and My Patients? • Concussion: It’s Not Just About Athletes • Office Emergencies: You And Your Staff Are At Risk! Do You Know What To Do? • Effective Speaking: How To Present In Front of Any Group, Large or Small • ENT Emergencies: From Nose Bleeds To Orbital Cellulitis: What You Need to Know to Handle Common and Uncommon ENT Emergencies • Emergency Procedures For Non-Emergency Docs: Tricks to Manage the Airway and Access the Circulation When your Patient is Crashing • Red Flags: Uncommon Diseases Masquerading as Common Ones. Things You Must Not Miss Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available. 

Global Meeting on Vaccines and Immunology is organized by Colloquium Conferences and will be held from Mar 26 - 27, 2020 at Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. Theme: Focussing on the latest advancement in the field of vaccines and immunology Why to attend? • Educational Opportunities • Networking with Peers • Position yourself as an expert • Have Fun Description: Immunology is a branch of biology that covers the study of immune system in all organisms. Immunology charts, measures, and contextualizes the physiological functioning of the immune system in states of both health and diseases; malfunctions of the immune system in immunological disorders (such as autoimmune diseases, hypersensitivities, immune deficiency, and transplant rejection); and the physical, chemical, and physiological characteristics of the components of the immune system in vitro, in situ, and in vivo. Immunology has applications in numerous disciplines of medicine, particularly in the fields of organ transplantation, oncology, rheumatology, virology, bacteriology, parasitology, psychiatry, and dermatology Conference Tracks: • Allergy vaccines • Autoimmune disease vaccines • Autoimmune diseases and reproductive immunology • Cancer vaccines • Cardiac immunopathology • Clinical practices in reproductive immunology • Current trends in reproductive immunology • Immune system and vaccination • In vitro fertilization reproductive immunology • Malaria and TB Vaccines • Paediatric Vaccination • Parasite vaccines • Travel and Edible vaccines • Vaccine delivery strategies and safety • Vaccine safety and regulation • Vectors for vaccine delivery • Viral vaccines and Bacterial Vaccines Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

2020 PainSA congress is organized by Velocity Vision and will be held from May 29 - 31, 2020 at Century City Conference Centre, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. Description: The annual PainSA congress is a unique opportunity to interact and learn from health care professionals from many different fields. It is a truly interdisciplinary congress that allows for discussion, debate and networking with others who have a keen interest in pain both acute and chronic pain and management thereof. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

2020 AAPOS Pre-Meeting at World Ophthalmology Congress (WOC) is organized by American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS) and will be held on Jun 25, 2020 at Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

37th meeting of the World Ophthalmology Congress (WOC) is organized by International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) and will be held from Jun 26 - 29, 2020 at Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. Reasons to Attend: • Get the latest ophthalmology care updates and discuss current medical issues • Learn from and collaborate with leading physicians, attendees and industry through interactive sessions • Meet international colleagues and network with over 10,000 delegates expected to attend from over 130 countries during social events and session breaks • Engage with over 140 exhibiting companies and organizations at one of the largest gatherings of innovative ophthalmology products and services Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

International Congress of Dietetics is organized by Eastern Sun Events and will be held during Sep 15 - 18, 2020 at Cape Town International Convention Centre, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (IHPBA) 16th World Congress is organized by International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (IHPBA) and will be held from May 12 - 17, 2024 at Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.