Upcoming Medical Conferences in Madrid

CED-IADR/NOF Oral Health Research Congress is organized by Figur International and will be held from Sep 19 - 21, 2019 at Melia Castilla, Madrid, Spain. The Continental European Division (CED-IADR) together with the Scandinavian Division (NOF) of the International Association for Dental Research will organize the Oral Health Research Congress in Madrid in 2019. But SCIENCE and RESEARCH will be the main element in our agendas for three days, this in our efforts to advance research and increase knowledge in order to improve Oral Health. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

29th International Congress of the European Respiratory Society (ERS) is organized by European Respiratory Society (ERS) and will be held from Sep 28 - Oct 02, 2019 at IFEMA - Feria de Madrid, Madrid, Spain. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

International Society for Hip Arthroscopy (ISHA) 2019 Annual Scientific Meeting is organized by International Society for Hip Arthroscopy (ISHA) and will be held from Oct 17 - 19, 2019 at Melia Castilla, Madrid, Spain. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Basic MRI Physics is organized by Erasmus Course on Magnetic Resonance Imaging (EMRI) and will be held during Oct 21 - 25, 2019 at Madrid, Spain. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS) Advanced Course in Spinal Surgery Part I is organized by European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS) and will be held from Oct 27 - 29, 2019 at University Hospital La Paz, Madrid, Spain. Target audience: Recently qualified neurosurgeons and neurosurgeons specialised in spinal neurosurgery as well as orthopaedics surgeons interested in spinal procedures; last year residents are also welcome to attend. This is a unique international course giving participants the opportunity for informal debate with their peers as well as with the teaching faculty who are internationally recognized speakers from various European countries. Description: The EANS Advanced Course in Spinal Surgery is a two-part course with Part I: Extended Indications and Advanced Operative Techniques taking place in 2019 and Part II: Revisions and Complication Management in Geneva in 2020. The course employs various teaching methods including plenary lectures, interactive case discussion and round tables, and dry lab hands-on workshops. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Research Course in Radiotherapy Physics is organized by European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO) and will be held from Nov 03 - 06, 2019 at Hotel NH Madrid Ventas, Madrid, Spain. Target Group : Attendants are: • Interested in research in radiotherapy physics or a related field, e.g. imaging science, computer science, mathematics, biophysics, … • Early starters in research who want to develop research skills. • Possibly, but not necessarily, they have relevant experience outside research, e.g. in a radiotherapy clinic. Description : Attendants to the Masterclass should submit a proposal or idea for a research project, or a scientific paper to be further improved under supervision of a team of internationally renowned scientists. By discussing the submitted proposals and ideas in small groups in a safe and friendly atmosphere, attendants will learn by example from their peers and the attending faculty how to turn an initial idea into a successful project with scientific output. Leading the discussions are questions such as: “What are the interesting research hypotheses and messages and how can they be improved?”, and “Why would others be interested in reading my paper?”. In addition, for a broad range of radiotherapy research fields, expert faculty members will highlight current trends and discuss important unresolved issues with future research opportunities. Some general aspects of scientific research (e.g. paper and grant writing) will also be covered by lectures. Ample time will be allotted for discussions with faculty members and fellow attendants, allowing development of new, potentially long lasting, scientific/mentorship relationships. Learning outcomes : By the end of this course participants should be able to: • critically validate and enhance the quality of research projects concerning novelty, potential impact, urgency, and feasibility and risk. • effectively discuss research ideas/projects with colleagues to maximise scientific value. • discuss current trends and research opportunities in radiotherapy physics and related technical fields. Course Content : • Discussions on research projects submitted by participants, aiming at improving the projects, and to learn, by example from peers and the expert faculty, how to turn research ideas into a successful project. • Lectures  • Trends, unresolved issues and research opportunities in: ○ MR imaging in radiotherapy (including dose painting) ○ PET imaging in radiotherapy (including dose painting) ○ IGRT and adaptive therapy to compensate for anatomical variations ○ Physics and technology in personalised medicine ○ Dose response modelling ○ Biophysics in radiotherapy ○ Brachytherapy physics ○ Treatment planning ○ Respiratory motion management ○ Radiotherapy dosimetry ○ Microbeam radiotherapy ○ Ion beam therapy (guest lecture) • Tips and tricks for writing a successful grant proposal • Tips and tricks for writing a scientific paper and getting it accepted • Grant opportunities in Europe. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Research Course in Radiation Oncology How to develop research/validation programmes when implementing new technology? Edition 1: MRI Linac is organized by European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO) and will be held from Nov 03 - 06, 2019 at Hotel NH Madrid Ventas, Madrid, Spain. Target Group : Attendants should be: Radiation oncologists, medical physicists, RTTs interested in the implementation of new technology (MRI Linac, Hadron imaging…) Participation of teams from the same department are encouraged  Colleagues from small or large departments, with or without research expertise, are all welcome Description : Attendants to the Masterclass should submit a proposal or idea for a research project, or a scientific paper to be further improved under supervision of a team of internationally renowned scientists. By discussing the submitted proposals and ideas in small groups in a safe and friendly atmosphere, attendants will learn by example from their peers and the attending faculty how to turn an initial idea into a successful project with scientific output. Leading the discussions are questions such as: “What are the interesting research hypotheses and messages and how can they be improved?”, and “Why would others be interested in reading my paper?” In addition, expert faculty members will highlight current trends and discuss important unresolved issues with future research opportunities. Some general aspects of scientific research (e.g. paper and grant writing) will also be covered by lectures. Ample time will be allotted for discussions with faculty members and fellow attendants, allowing development of new, potentially long lasting, scientific/mentorship relationships. Learning outcomes : By the end of this course participants should be able to: • Critically validate and enhance the quality of research projects concerning novelty, potential impact, urgency, feasibility and risk  • Effectively discuss research ideas/projects with colleagues to maximise scientific value  • Discuss current trends and research opportunities in new technology implement Course Content : Discussions on research projects submitted by participants, aiming at improving the projects, and to learn, by example from peers and the expert faculty, how to turn research ideas into a successful proect 2. Lectures  • Trends, unresolved issues and research opportunities in MR imaging in radiotherapy (including dose painting)  • Tips and tricks for writing a successful grant proposal  • Tips and tricks for writing a scientific paper and getting it accepted  • Grant opportunities in Europe. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Fourth International Primary Immunodeficiencies Congress (IPIC 2019) is organized by International Patient Organisation for Primary Immunodeficiencies (IPOPI), Aim Group International and will be held from Nov 06 - 08, 2019 at Madrid Marriott Auditorium Hotel & Conference Center, Madrid, Spain. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

EHA-SWG Scientific Meeting on Red Cell and Iron Metabolism Defects: From basic science to clinical case application is organized by European Hematology Association (EHA) and will be held from Nov 07 - 09, 2019 at Melia Avenida America, Madrid, Spain. Target audience: Hematologists, pediatricians, biomedical scientists, biologists, and general practitioners. Description: This second edition EHA-SWG Scientific Meeting will examine the red cell and iron biology in relation to the erythropoietic differentiation process. Human beings produce billions of red cells on a daily basis. We would like to examine this machinery and underline the mechanisms that allow this enormous cell production in order to better understand the alterations responsible for red blood cell disorders. This meeting will offer attendees the opportunity to improve their understanding of the learning protocols for differential diagnosis and treatment of different types of anemias, from clinical observation. Below you can find key information and links to important details regarding registration and accommodation. There is also a wide array of sponsorship opportunities available for pharmaceutical companies. EHA Topics-in-Focus Hemoglobinopathies Topics in Focus Hemoglobinopathies 02 01This meeting is part of the Topics-in-Focus (TIF) program on Hemoglobinopathies, launched by the EHA Board at EHA23. This program is aimed at raising awareness, providing education, furthering research, and building a network of experts with the ultimate goal to improve patient care. Program: The program will examine all the possibilities regarding the diagnosis and treatment of both inherited and acquired conditions of anemias. The meeting will start with an introductory lecture discussing the general molecular physiology of erythropoiesis and iron homeostasis and the rest of the meeting will focus on clinical cases based on the different conditions, with interactive discussion. This meeting will cover the following topics: • Thalassemias • Sickle cell disease • Dyserythropoietic anemias • Red cell enzyme defects • Atypical microcytic anemias • Hereditary hemochromatosis • Iron metabolism • PNH. Learning objectives: After attending this meeting, you should be able to: • have learned from the clinical case observation, • have learned the protocols for differential diagnosis and treatment in a different type of anemias, and • have learned new therapeutic approaches for hemoglobinopathies and thalassemia.