PRELIMINARY PROGRAMME AND CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
Contents
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Committees 1
Welcome address 4
Programme presentation 5
Congress at a glance 6
Call for abstracts 7
General information 8
Hotel accommodation 12
Social programme 13
Optional excursions 14
Payments and cancellations 16
Florence map and hotel list 17
Registration form 18
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Executive Committee of the European Society of Pathology (2007-2009)
President Fredrik T. Bosman – Lausanne, Switzerland President-Elect Michael Wells – Sheffield, United Kingdom Past-President Niki J. Agnantis – Ioannina, Greece Secretary Roderick H.W. Simpson – Exeter, United Kingdom Treasurer J. Han J.M. van Krieken – Nijmegen, The Netherlands Executive Board Members Nina Gale – Ljubljana, Slovenia Thomas Kirchner – Munich, Germany Miriam Marichal – Brussels, Belgium Fernando Schmitt – Porto, Portugal Loukas Kaklamanis – Athens, Greece Bodil Laub Petersen – Copenhagen, Denmark Teresa Ribalta Farrés – Barcelona, Spain Jovan D. Vasiljević – Belgrade, Serbia Marco Santucci – Florence, Italy
President of the Advisory Council Günter Klöppel Kiel, Germany
ESP Working Groups Chairpersons Breast Pathology Vincenzo Eusebi – Bologna, Italy Cytopathology Pinar Firat – Ankara, Turkey Dermatopathology Daniela Massi – Florence, Italy Electron Microscopy Marco Santucci – Florence, Italy Endocrine Pathology Guido Rindi – Parma, Italy Digestive Diseasesl Pathology Arzu Ensari – Ankara, Turkey Gynaecological Pathology Sigrid Regauer – Graz, Austria Head & Neck Pathology Silvana Di Palma – Guildford, United Kingdom Infectious Disease Pathology Geri Cathomas – Liestal, Switzerland Information Technology in Pathology (Computational) Klaus Kayser – Berlin, Germany Molecular Pathology Generoso Bevilacqua – Pisa, Italy Nephropathology Michael J. Mihatsch – Basel, Switzerland Paediatric and Perinatal Pathology Irene Scheimberg – London, United Kingdom Pulmonary Pathology E. Handan Zeren – Adana, Turkey Soft Tissue Pathology Angelo P. Dei Tos Treviso, Italy Urological Pathology Gregor Mikuz – Innsbruck, Austria
Associated Societies Presidents Association for European Cardiovascular Pathology Ulrik Baandrup – Aarhus, Denmark European Association for Haematopathology Philip M. Kluin – Groningen, The Netherlands Paediatric Pathology Society Liliane Boccon Gibod – Paris, France
European Society of Pathology http://esp-pathology.org
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22 nd European Congress of Pathology Florence, Italy - 4-9 September 2009 Fortezza da Basso
Congress Organising Committee
Marco Santucci – Florence, Italy President [email protected]
Gian Luigi Taddei – Florence, Italy Vice-President [email protected]
Daniela Massi – Florence, Italy Secretary [email protected]
Cesare Gentili Marina di Massa, Italy Treasurer [email protected]
Ad Hoc Executive Members Mauro Biancalani – Florence, Italy Simonetta Bianchi – Florence, Italy Anna Maria Buccoliero – Florence, Italy Camilla E. Comin – Florence, Italy Simonetta Di Lollo – Florence, Italy Luca Messerini – Florence, Italy Daniela Moncini – Florence, Italy Gabriella Nesi – Florence, Italy Annarita Palomba – Florence, Italy Maria Rosaria Raspollini – Florence, Italy Livia Santoni – Florence, Italy Vania Vezzosi – Florence, Italy Enzo Zini – Florence, Italy Federica Zolfanelli – Florence, Italy
Advisory Scientific Board
Scientific Correspondence Alessandro Franchi – Florence, Italy [email protected]
Rita Alaggio Eugenio Maiorano Andrea Amorosi Guido Monga Fulvio Basolo Rodolfo Montironi Carlo Alberto Beltrami Oscar Nappi Arrigo Bondi Vito Ninfo Giovanni Bussolati Mauro Giulio Papotti Antonino Carbone Stefano Pileri Claudio Clemente Leonardo Resta Guido Coggi Juan Rosai Carlo Della Rocca Massimo Rugge Luigi Di Bonito Aldo Scarpa Fabio Facchetti Gaetano Thiene Roberto Fiocca Piero Tosi Gabriella Fontanini Maria Luisa Velente Vito Franco Giuseppe Viale Pietro Gallo
Organising Secretariat Web site
www.ecp2009.org
O.I.C. srl Viale G. Matteotti, 7 50121 Florence – Italy Phone:+39 055 50351 Fax:+39 055 5001912 E mail: [email protected]
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Welcome Address
Dear friends and colleagues,
These are interesting times for a pathologist. For well over 150 years our discipline, central in the practice of modern medicine, has evolved steadily. The last decade, however, announces dramatic changes in the practice of pathology with the advent of molecular medicine. Those of us that have been around for a while have heard this story before. Ultrastructural pathology and histochemistry were announced with fairly similar connotations but in daily practice solid appraisal of morphology remained a cornerstone in histopathological diagnosis. This exciting and productive interplay between histopathology, molecular technology and mechanisms of disease will be an essential element in the 22 nd European Congress of Pathology. Moreover, the congress will be held in the remarkable city of Florence. This Congress will contribute to the consolidation of our discipline and set standards for its practice for the years to come. Keynote lectures, symposia, slide seminars, courses will keep you informed as to recent progress. Platform and poster sessions will allow you to communicate your recent findings to interested colleagues. An appealing social programme will allow you to refresh old friendships and to make new ones. The unique charme of this beautiful vity is unresistable, with its outstanding cultural heritage. The ESP, the Italian pathologists and the local organisers cordially invite you to attend. The 22 nd European Congress of Pathology promises to be an unforgettable experience.
Prof. Marco Santucci Prof. Fred T. Bosman Congress President ESP President
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Programme Presentation
The Scientific programme of the 22 nd European Congress of Pathology will consist of daily Keynote Lectures on recent scientific and diagnostic advances, Symposia covering selected areas of pathology, Short Courses addressing new scientific results, practical diagnostic challenges and methodological problems, Slide Seminars on actual problems of diagnostic pathology, Videomicroscopy Tutorial Sessions (interactive case discussion with experts), and a special Plenary Session on the “The many faces of the cancer cell: a pageantry of morphological appearances and their biological significance”.
Main topics include: • Breast Pathology: novel variants of intraepithelial neoplasia, intratumoral heterogeneity, diagnostic utility of gene espression profiling, personalised treatment in breast cancer • Cytopathology: endosonography guided FNA, cytopathology of the cervix, pitfalls on FNA, cytological–histological approach and ancillary techniques in lung and pleural tumours • Cardiovascular pathology: sudden cardiac death with apparently normal hearts, selected topics on heart and vessels surgical pathology, anatomical exhibition on how to study hearts from sudden cardiac death • Dermatopathology: diagnosis of spitzoid lesions and medico legal issues, molecular biology of melanocytic lesions, update on adnexal and vascular tumours, pitfalls in dermatopathology • Electron Microscopy: role in infectious disease pathology, current diagnostic applications in surgical pathology, pitfalls in tumour pathology solved by EM • Endocrine Pathology: poorly differentiated endocrine carcinomas, morphology vs. molecular biology in malignant endocrine neoplasia, unusual/difficult diagnoses in routine pathology, update in genetics of GI endocrine tumours • Digestive Diseases Pathology: role of pathologist in targeted therapy, gastrointestinal biopsy reporting and other diagnostic challenges in GI pathology • Gynecology Pathology: c onsultant experience of 25 years: “The mistake(s) I made”, controversial topics in tumour pathology • Haematopathology: new WHO classification of lymphomas, microenvironment and lymphomagenesis • Head and Neck Pathology: controversial issues in head and neck pathology • Information Technology In Pathology (Computational Pathology): virtual slides in tissue based diagnosis, telepathology, web based continuous medical education, teleteaching • Molecular Pathology: K RAS gene in colon cancerogenesis, Cyclin D1 in B cell neoplasms, role of MicroRNAs in molecular diagnosis of cancer • Nephropathology: renal involvement in systemic autoimmune diesases, new insights into the pathogenesis of renal diseases, diagnostic challenges in nephropathology • Pediatric and Foeto-Placental Pathology: pediatric tumours, selected perinatal issues • Pulmonary Pathology: problematic issues in pulmonary pathology, combined diagnostic approach to lung cancer, occupational and environmental lung diseases, pleural diseases • Soft Tissue Tumors: recent advances in bone and soft tissue pathology • Uropathology: from pathogenesis to prevention and therapy of prostate cancer, the impact of different histological subtypes on the therapy of kidney cancer, from aetiology to prevention of bladder cancer, unusual/difficult diagnoses in uropathology • Miscellaneous topics: unusual/difficult diagnoses in liver and pancreas pathology, pitfalls in neuropathology, history of pathology, teaching in pathology, paleopathology, humoral rejection in solid organ transplantation, Langerhans cell histiocytosis, the pathologist’s contribution to the advance of stem cell medicine.
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Programme at a glance
Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday 4 5 6 7 8 9 September September September September September September 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 Congress Opening Congress Congress Congress Congress 8.30–10.00 Pre congress Congress Sessions Sessions Sessions Sessions meetings Sessions 10.00-11.00 Break Posters Exhibition Coffee
Congress Congress Congress Congress Plenary Poster 11.00–12.00 and Sessions Sessions Sessions Sessions Session
Key Note Key Note Key Note General Key Note 12.00-13.00 Lecture Lecture Lecture Assembly Lecture
Satellite Satellite Satellite Satellite 13.00-14.30 Registration Congress Symposia Symposia Symposia Symposia Closing
Congress Congress Congress Congress 14.30–17.00 Sessions Sessions Sessions Sessions
17.00-17.30 Break Posters Exhibition Coffee
Congress Congress Congress Congress 17.30–19.00 Sessions Sessions Sessions Sessions
19.30 22.00 20.00 21.00 20.30 23.00 Evening Welcome Concert Farewell Programme Cocktail Party Dinner
Important Deadlines
ABSTRACT Abstract submission: 15 April, 2009
Notification of acceptance: 20 May, 2009
REGISTRATION Early Registration, before : 10 June, 2009
Regular Registration, before : 10 July, 2009
Late Registration, before : 10 August, 2009 After this date registrations will only be accepted on site
CME credits CME credits will be provided for participants regularly attending the sessions
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Call for Abstracts
The Scientific Committee invites you to participate actively in this conference which will be an extraordinary occasion for the exchange of thoughts and experiences. We look forward to receiving abstracts for consideration and inclusion in the programme as oral or poster presentations.
DEADLINE FOR ABSTRACT SUBMISSION: 15 April, 2009 Abstracts submitted by fax or post will not be accepted.
Submission The abstract submission is only possible via Internet. Please visit the web site www.ecp2009.org at the page “Abstract Submission” and fill in the on line abstract form. Please follow very carefully the instructions before submitting the abstract. Each Author will receive a password, abstracts will be on line for review by the author until the submission deadline.
Registration to the Congress is compulsory to be able to present the abstract and must be completed by 30 May, 2009 . One author cannot submit more than 2 abstracts.
Style The abstract, not exceeding 250 words, must be written in English and structured in the following four specified subtitles: Background, Methods, Results and Conclusion(s).
Topics Please follow the indications on the web site at the page “Abstract Submission”.
Acceptance notification All abstracts received by the indicated deadline will be evaluated by the Scientific Advisory Board. Acceptance, together with technical details for presentation (oral or poster), will be notified only to the submitting author by 20 May, 2009. Accepted abstracts will be published in the Virchows Archiv.
Posters Presentations Posters will be divided into sessions and displayed in a large area at the congress centre. Authors will be required to be available for questions and further information at their poster board during the session breaks (10.00 11.00, 17.00 17.30). Technical instructions: • The required dimensions are 0.95 m. width by 1.50 m. height • On the top of the board should be indicated: title of the paper, name(s) of the author(s), and affiliation • Authors are requested to display their poster in the poster area by 09:00 on the day reserved for them and to remove it by 18.30 on the same day. In addition posters will be uploaded on request on the congress website. Full details will be sent to authors in due time.
Oral Presentations Only Power Point presentation will be admitted in all sessions. Authors will deliver their presentations to the slide preview room at least two hours before beginning of the session or the day before for early morning sessions. Time and length of the presentation will be indicated in the acceptation letter.
Language The official language of the conference is English.
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General Information
CITY OF FLORENCE Florence is one of the most beloved cities in the world, an open sky museum famous worldwide. In the fifteenth century Florence, a self governed, independent city state with a population of 60.000, became with its writers, painters, architects, and philosophers the cradle of Renaissance culture; Renaissance shifted mankind into the centre of the known cosmos ad man became its measure. With such relevant philosophical and scientific inheritance, with its beautiful Mediterranean climate, good and healthy food, and great shopping Florence it is the ideal place for the 22 nd European Congress of Pathology.
CONFERENCE VENUE Fortezza da Basso Viale Strozzi 1 50123 Florence, Italy
The Fortezza da Basso is a huge fortress commissioned by Alessandro de' Medici and built between 1533 and 1535. The fortress defined as the "best in Europe" was a military installation until the nineteen sixties, when it became a civilian area hosting events with top level services. The complex is situated near the historic city centre, and just at 5 minutes walk from the Santa Maria Novella Railway station. The Florence airport, Peretola which serves all the European capitals, can be reached in 15 minutes by car. The Florentine motorway junction is located just west of the airport.
EASY ACCESS By Air There are frequent direct flights to all the most important European cities as well as convenient intercontinental connections. Florence Airport “Amerigo Vespucci” is only 5 km from the city centre. Bus and taxi transportation is available between the airport and city centre. There is also Pisa Airport “Galileo Galilei” served by several international airlines, connected to Florence by a shuttle train operating every hour. The trip takes approximately 1 hour. By Train The new high speed trains conveniently and comfortably connect the central station “Santa Maria Novella” to Paris, Munich, Geneva, Amsterdam, Vienna, Barcelona, Zurich, Berlin, Copenhagen, London, etc. Eurostar trains connect Florence with Milan (2hrs and 45 min approximately) and Rome (1hr and 45 min approximately). The main railway station in Florence is S.Maria Novella which is very near to the congress venue. By Car Florence is centrally situated along the major north south motorway. A1 Motorway Autostrada del Sole : exits: Firenze Nord for participants coming from Bologna, Milan Firenze Sud for participants coming from Rome, Naples A11 Motorway Autostrada del Mare : from Pisa/Livorno and Genoa/Turin
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TRANSPORTATION TO THE CONVENTION CENTRE From the airport : A bus connection (Volainbus) is operating from the airport to the city centre (main station) every 20 25 minutes. From the main train station : From the main train station you can reach the Congress Centre in 5 minutes walking. Taxis: Taxis in Florence can be ordered by phone (Tel. 055 4242 or 4390) or found at the official taxi stands. You cannot stop a taxi on the road. Bus: Florence has a comprehensive network of local bus routes. Most of them stop at the main railway station and therefore near to the convention venue. Bus tickets can be purchased at most coffee bars and kiosks. Fare is € 1,20 (September 2008) multiple trips, valid up to 70 minutes. Car parking : There are several paying parking areas around the Congress Centre.
CONGRESS SECRETARIAT The registration desk at the congress will be open OIC srl with the following time schedule Viale Matteotti, 7 Friday, 4 September, 2009 8.00 19.00 50121 Florence, Italy Saturday, 5 September, 2009 8.00 19.00 Tel. +39 055 50351 Sunday, 6 September, 2009 8.00 19.00 Fax +39 055 5001912 Monday, 7 September, 2009 8.00 19.00 E mail [email protected] Tuesday, 8 September, 2009 8.00 19.00 Wednesday, 9 September, 2009 8.00 14.00
Before Before Before FEES (VAT included) 10 June, 10 July, 10 August, 2009 2009 2009 and on-site ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS ESP Members* € 450,00 € 520,00 € 630,00 Non-members € 550,00 € 620,00 € 730,00 Residents ** € 190,00 € 250,00 € 340,00 ADDITIONAL REGISTRATIONS Pre-congress meetings € 100,00 € 100,00 € 100,00 Slide seminars (including material) € 60,00 € 60,00 € 60,00 Video microscopy tutorials - Limited places € 40,00 € 40,00 € 40,00 ACCOMPANYING PERSONS € 180,00 € 200,00 € 220,00 FAREWELL PARTY - Limited places*** € 60,00 € 60,00 € 60,00 * The reduced fee will apply only to ESP members who have regularly paid the annual membership fee. ** To qualify for the resident registration fee a letter from the head of training must be sent to the Organising Secretariat by fax to +39 055 5035230 or by e mail to [email protected] *** For ESP members in good standing the party is kindly offered by the ESP, while the fee is requested for non members
The registration fee for Active Participants includes: Access to all scientific sessions and exhibition area Congress folder including programme and abstract book Participation to the SIAPEC IAP National Congress on 7 9 September, 2009 Refreshments during coffee breaks Participation to the Opening Ceremony and welcome cocktail dinner on 5 September, 2009 Participation to the Concert on 7 September, 2009 Participation to the Farewell Party on 8 September, 2009 (for ESP members in good standing the party is kindly offered by the ESP, while the fee is requested for non members)
The registration fee for Accompanying Persons includes: Participation to the Opening Ceremony and welcome cocktail dinner on 5 September, 2009 One half day guided walking tour in Florence on 5 September, 2009 Participation to the Concert on 7 September, 2009 Participation to the Farewell Party on 8 September, 2009 The accompanying person registration fee DOES NOT give access to the scientific sessions
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PRE-CONGRESS MEETINGS – Fee: Euro 100,00 (incl. VAT) for each pre-congress meeting The pre congress meetings will be held in a location near to the congress centre to be defined Fee includes lunch and coffee breaks PM 1 IT in Pathology Friday, 4 September 08.30 18.30 PM 2 Head & Neck Pathology Friday, 4 September 09.00 16.00 PM 3 Nephropathology Friday, 4 September 09.00 18.00
SLIDE SEMINARS – Fee: Euro 60,00 (incl. VAT) for each seminar Slide seminar cases will be available on the congress website as virtual slides for the registered participants to review them beforehand by using a password. The full collection of slide seminars including the images, diagnoses and handouts will be available at the congress in a CD format for the participants Fee includes material SS1 Neuropathology Saturday, 5 September 18.00 19.30 SS2 Breast Pathology Sunday, 6 September 08.30 12.00 SS3 Head and Neck Pathology Sunday, 6 September 08.30 12.00 SS4 Dermatopathology Sunday, 6 September 14.30 17.00 SS5 Cytopathology Sunday, 6 September 14.30 17.00 SS6 Urological Pathology Sunday, 6 September 14.30 17.00 SS7 Pediatric and Perinatal Pathology Sunday, 6 September 14.30 17.00 SS8 Haematopathology Sunday, 6 September 14.30 17.00 SS9 Cardiopathology Sunday, 6 September 14.30 17.00 SS10 Lung Pathology Sunday, 6 September 14.30 17.00 SS11 Gynaecological Pathology Sunday, 6 September 14.30 17.00 SS12 Gastrointestinal Pathology Sunday, 6 September 14.30 17.00 SS13 Endocrine Pathology Tuesday, 8 September 14.30 17.00 SS14 Nephropathology Tuesday, 8 September 14.30 17.00 SS15 Soft Tissue Tumours Tuesday, 8 September 14.30 17.00 SS16 Electron Microscopy Tuesday, 8 September 14.30 17.00
VIDEO MICROSCOPY TUTORIAL SESSIONS – Fee: Euro 40,00 (incl. VAT) for each tutorial Experts at the microscope will share their experience on difficult cases in an interactive way with the audience. Admission limited to 50 participants, only one choice possible VM1 Gynaecological Pathology Saturday, 5 September 09.30 12.30 VM2 Dermatopathology Saturday, 5 September 15.00 18.00 VM3 Digestive Pathology Sunday, 6 September 08.30 12.00 VM4 Breast Pathology Sunday, 6 September 14.30 17.00 VM5 Bone Pathology Monday, 7 September 08.30 12.00 VM6 Cytopathology Tuesday, 8 September 08.30 12.00 VM7 Head and Neck Pathology Tuesday, 8 September 14.30 17.00 VM8 Urological Pathology Wednesday, 9 September 08.30 11.30
NATIONAL CONGRESS SIAPEC-IAP – 7-9 September 2009 The National Congress SIAPEC IAP will be held during the 22 nd ECP in the same congress premises. The preliminary programme, containing scientific and registration information will be circulated in early 2009. Il Congresso Nazionale SIAPEC IAP si terrà durante il 22° ECP presso la stessa sede congressuale. Il programma preliminare contenente le informazioni scientifiche e le modalità di iscrizione sarà distribuito all’inizio del 2009.
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BADGE Each participant will receive a name badge upon check in at the registration desk. The badge will be the official meeting document and should be worn at all time in order to gain entry into the meeting rooms.
CATERING FACILITIES Coffee breaks are included in the registration fee. Several bars serving coffees and snacks at individual payment are available in the congress area. A self service restaurant will also be operating at the congress centre during lunch time.
CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE Regularly registered participants will receive a certificate of attendance.
INDUSTRY INFORMATION Pharmaceutical companies, manufaturers of technical equipments and publishers are invited to display their products at the exhibition which will be organised in connection with the Meeting. The organisation of Satellite Symposia is also welcome. For more information please contact the Organising Secretariat OIC srl [email protected]
INSURANCE The Congress Organisers and the European Society of Pathology do not assume any liability for personal injuries sustained or loss of, or damage to, property belonging to congress participants (or their accompanying persons), either during or as result of the congress. Participants are requested to make their own arrangements with respect to health and travel insurance.
LETTERS OF INVITATION AND VISA REQUIREMENTS Participants are invited to check with their local travel agency regarding any visa requirements to enter Italy. Application for letters of invitation will be accepted by the Organising Secretariat OIC srl before 30 June, 2009. These documents cannot grant any financial support by the organisers.
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE English will be the official language of the meeting.
WEATHER The weather in Florence at the beginning of September is usually warm and pleasant. The average temperature is 28 33°C. Do not forget a raincoat or umbrella for occasional showers.
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Hotel Accommodation
All requests for accommodation information or reservation should be addressed to: OIC Way srl Viale G. Matteotti, 7 50121 Florence, Italy Tel. +39 055 50351, Fax +39 055 5001912, E mail [email protected]
Hotel accommodation can be reserved at reduced rates in Florence hotels through the intermediary of OIC Way srl. Only bookings made through OIC Way srl in advance will secure these rates. All rates quoted on the hotel booking form are per room and per night. Room rates also include breakfast, service, taxes and private facilities, unless otherwise stated. Hotel category should be indicated on the hotel booking form. Please also indicate which other category should we book in case your first choice is fully booked.
As single rooms are limited , OIC Way srl will have to assign double rooms for single occupancy if necessary, the price in this case will be slightly lower than the double rooms rate and will be indicated in the room details confirmation. You are kindly requested to return the hotel booking form giving details on required accommodation together with the appropriate deposit (see chart) which includes € 20,00 for handling fee. In order to avoid disappointment, early bookings are recommended. No telephone reservation will be accepted. To book accommodation on line please visit the website www.ecp2009.org
Accommodation cannot be guaranteed if request is received after 30 June, 2009 , although OIC Way srl will make every effort to meet participants requirements. OIC Way srl will operate on a ‘first come first served’ basis with incoming requests. Reservations will only be confirmed if deposit and handling fee are received.
Average prices (EURO €, including breakfast and taxes) Category Single Double for Double Deposit min/max single use min/max per room min/max (including handling fee) 5 stars € 220/260 € 270/305 € 300/360 € 380,00 4 stars A € 150/186 € 185/240 € 220/270 € 290,00 4 stars B € 110/170 € 145/200 € 180/240 € 260,00 3 stars € 100/115 € 135/145 € 155/170 € 190,00 2 stars n.a. € 85/95 € 110/130 € 150,00
Confirmation of reservation Upon receipt of the payment, OIC Way srl will confirm your reservation giving details on the reserved hotel with complete address. Please note that some hotels will request the total prepayment of the stay. In this case we will ask you the authorization to charge the whole amount on your credit card. For cancellation policy please refer to paragraph “cancellations and refund” Group reservations (more than 5 rooms) through travel agencies, companies, etc. will be dealt with by OIC Way srl by separate contracts .
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Social Programme
A programme of social events has been planned for congress participants and accompanying persons. As places might be limited you are kindly invited to reserve your tickets also for free of charge events. Tickets will be assigned on a first come first served basis.
Welcome Reception Saturday, 5 September 2009 – 19.30 hrs A cocktail dinner reception will take place at the Congress Centre. Included in the registration fee of regularly registered participants and accompanying persons
Concert Monday, 7 September, 2009 – 20.00 hrs A classical music concert will be organised in one of the most beautiful churches in Florence. Included in the registration fee of regularly registered participants and accompanying persons
Farewell Party Tuesday, 8 September, 2009 – 20.30 hrs. A farewell party will take place in an attractive location in the Florence city centre, musical entertainment and buffet dinner will be offered. Dress code: informal. Included in the registration fee of ESP members and accompanying persons € 60,00 (VAT included) per person for non ESP members
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Optional Excursions
O.I.C. Way, Florence, the official agent for the ECP2009 congress, is in charge of sightseeing tours. English speaking guides will conduct each tour. Reservations will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. Early booking is recommended, as on site availability cannot be guaranteed. Please fill in correctly the “Optional Excursions” section of the Registration Form to register. The organisers reserve the right to cancel tours with less than 30 participants, or change the date and time of a tour for logistical reasons. For cancellation policy please refer to “cancellation and refunds” paragraph.
A. Guided Tour of Siena and S. Gimignano Excursion by bus to Siena and S. Gimignano: drive through the Chianti region to the medieval town of Siena (tour of the Cathedral, Town Hall, Piazza del Campo). Lunch in a typical restaurant, on the way back quick stop in S. Gimignano, a charming little town with narrow streets paved with red bricks which has remained almost intact since the Middle Ages. Price per person: € 95,00 A1. Monday, 7 September 2009 – hrs. 8.45 18.00 A2. Tuesday, 8 September 2009 – hrs. 8.45 18.00
B. Guided Tour of the Florentine Hills - Fiesole and Piazzale Michelangelo Visit of the Duomo of Fiesole, very ancient church with an unusual bell tower. Visit of the Roman theatre, which was built during the first Imperial period and later, enlarged by Septimius Severus. Drive to Piazzale Michelangelo, where you will experience a breathtaking view of Florence with the Duomo, Santa Croce, the towers and bell towers peaking out from the reddish roofs, the gardens and the Arno river that winds its way across the city. Here you can admire the Basilica of San Miniato al Monte, one of the most famous examples of the Florentine Romanesque style. Price per person: € 45,00 B1. Saturday, 5 September 2009 – hrs 9.00 12.30 B2. Monday, 7 September 2009 - hrs 9.00 12.30
C. Guided Tour of Pisa Excursion through the Tuscan countryside to Pisa to visit the famous Leaning Tower, Cathedral, Baptistry and Monumental Cimitery. Lunch in Pisa is in a pleasant restaurant and time at disposal for the participants. Departure for Florence in the afternoon. Price per person: € 95,00 C1. Sunday, 6 September 2009 – hrs. 8.45 18.00 C2. Tuesday, 8 September 2009 – hrs. 8.45 18.00
D. Michelangelo tour (walking tour) Visit to some of the most outstanding pieces of art of Michelangelo in Florence. Visit the Accademia Gallery which hosts the original copy of Michelangelo’s masterpiece, the David, formerly standing in Piazza della Signoria. The tour continues with the visit to the Prince’s Chapel and Sagrestia Nuova of the San Lorenzo Basilica. Inside the architectonical structure, you will admire one of the main Michelangelesque sculptural cycles: from the mighty statues of the Dukes to the lying enigmatic figures of Day and the Night, and Dawn and the Twilight which join the sense of time and space and the mystery of man ages, which was Michelangelo's torment. Price per person: € 45,00 D1. Sunday, 6 September 2009 – hrs 9.00 12.30 D2. Wednesday, 9 September 2009 – hrs 9.00 12.30
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E. Guided Tour of Santa Trinita and Palazzo Pitti (walking tour) The Gothic church of Santa Trinita dates back to the XIV century and features countless works of art, included the renowned cycle of frescoes by Ghirlandaio in the Sassetti chapel. Palazzo Pitti was designed by Brunelleschi and contains numerous collections of works of art begun in the 17th century by Cosimo II de’ Medici. Inside Palazzo Pitti, The Palatine Gallery, contains works by Raphael, Titian, Correggio, Rubens, and Pietro da Cortona Price per person: € 45,00 E1. Saturday, 5 September 2009 – hrs 9.00 12.30 E2. Tuesday, 8 September 2009 – hrs 9.00 12.30
F. Chianti, Smalltowns, Castles and Wine Tasting An exciting drive across the Tuscan countryside leads to rural landscapes, characteristic smalltowns and castles. The bus will make stop in the smalltown of Greve and will reach the castle of Meleto where, after a visit of the castle and of the cellars, it will be possible to taste the wines and to purchase them. Lunch in a typical trattoria in Greve. Price per person: € 95,00 F1. Monday, 7 September 2009 – hrs 9.30 17.30
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Payments and Cancellations
Payments All payments regarding registration fees, hotel accommodation and excursions should be forwarded: • by credit card VISA, Mastercard, American Express • by bank transfer (free of charge for the beneficiary) to: OIC srl Bank: Cassa di Risparmio di Firenze, Ag. 1, Viale Matteotti 20r 50132 Florence – Italy Account Nr. 10628, ABI 6160, CAB 02801 IBAN CODE: IT39S0616002801000010628C00 CIN S, SWIFT CRFIIT3F • by bank cheque payable to OIC srl (personal cheques are not accepted)
On line registration and payment is available through the web site www.ecp2009.org
Cancellations Any changes or cancellation regarding registration fees, hotel accommodation or tours should be made in writing to OIC srl (Fax +39 055 5035230, E mail [email protected])
In case of cancellation received: • Before 30 April, 2009 The paid amount will be refunded with a deduction of 30% as penalty • Between 1 May and 30 June, 2009 The paid amount will be refunded with a deduction of 50% as penalty • After 30 June, 2009 No refund will be allowed for cancellations or no shows
Booking fees will not be refunded All changes will be charged a handling fee of € 30,00 Refunds will be processed after the congress.
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REGISTRATION FORM Please complete this form using block letters and send to: OIC srl , Viale Matteotti 7, 50121 Florence, Italy – before 10 August 2009 Tel. + 39 055 50351 – Fax + 39 055 5035230 – E mail [email protected] This form is also available on the web site: www.ecp2009.org
1. Participant Data
Family Name______First Name______Institution______Home Address______Zip Code______City______Country______Tel.______Fax______E mail______
For Italian participants: Codice Fiscale or P.IVA ______
2. Registration Before Before Before Total € FEES (VAT included) 10 June, 10 July, 10 August, 2009 2009 2009 and on-site ACTIVE PARTICIPANT ESP Members* € 450,00 € 520,00 € 630,00 € Non-members € 550,00 € 620,00 € 730,00 € Residents ** € 190,00 € 250,00 € 340,00 € ACCOMPANYING PERSONS € 180,00 x … € 200,00 x … € 220,00 x … €
ADDITIONAL REGIS TRATIONS Pre-congress meetings € 100,00 € PM1 IT in Pathology, Fri. 4/9/2009, 08.30 18.30 PM2 Head & Neck, Fri. 4/9/2009, 09.00 16.00 PM3 Nephropathology, Fri. 4/9/2009, 09.00 18.00
Slide Seminars (including material) € 60,00 x ……. € SS1 Neuropathology, Sat. 5/9/2009, 18.00 19.30 SS2 Breast Pathology, Sun. 6/9/2009, 08.30 12.00 SS3 Head & Neck Pathology, Sun. 6/9/2009, 08.30 12.00 SS4 Dermatopathology, Sun. 6/9/2009, 14.30 17.00 SS5 Cytopathology, Sun. 6/9/2009, 14.30 17.00 SS6 Urological Pathology, Sun. 6/9/2009, 14.30 17.00 SS7 Pediatric Pathology, Sun. 6/9/2009, 14.30 17.00 SS8 Haematopathology, Sun. 6/9/2009, 14.30 17.00 SS9 Cardiopathology, Sun. 6/9/2009, 14.30 17.00 SS10 Pulmonary Pathology, Sun. 6/9/2009, 14.30 17.00 SS11 Gynaecological Pathology, Sun. 6/9/2009, 14.30 17.00 SS12 Digestive Pathology, Sun. 6/9/2009, 14.30 17.00 SS13 Endocrine Pathology, Tue. 8/9/2009, 14.30 17.00 SS14 Nephropathology, Tue. 8/9/2009, 14.30 17.00 SS15 Soft Tissue Tumours, Tue. 8/9/2009, 14.30 17.00 SS16 Electron Microscopy, Tue. 8/9/2009, 14.30 17.00
€ 40,00 Admission limited to 50 participants on a Video Microscopy Tutorial sessions € first come first served basis, only one choice possible VM1 Gynaecological Pathology, Sat. 5/9/2009, 09.30 12.30 VM2 Dermatopathology, Sat. 5/9/2009, 15.00 18.00 VM3 Digestive Pathology, Sun. 6/9/2009, 08.30 12.00 VM4 Breast Pathology, Sun. 6/9/2009, 14.30 17.00 VM5 Bone Pathology, Mon. 7/9/2009, 08.30 12.00 VM6 Cytopathology, Tue. 8/9/2009, 08.30 12.00 VM7 Head & Neck Pathology, Tue. 8/9/2009, 14.30 17.00 VM8 Urological Pathology, Wed. 9/9/2009, 08.30 11.30
Total 2. € *The reduced fee will apply only to ESP members with regular membership payments ** To qualify for the resident registration fee a letter from the head of training must be sent to the Organising Secretariat by fax to +39 055 5035230 or by e mail to [email protected]
3. Hotel Accommodation Please reserve: Nr. …….... Single/Double for single use room/s Nr. ………… Double room/s From (date of arrival)………………………… To (date of departure)………………………..
Prices are per room per night, including breakfast and taxes. Deposit includes handling fee Single Double for Double Deposit Nr. of HOTEL CATEGORY min/max single use min/max required per Total € rooms min/max room ***** € 220/260 € 270/305 € 300/360 € 380,00 X Nr. …… € ****A € 150/186 € 185/240 € 220/270 € 290,00 X Nr. …… € ****B € 110/170 € 145/200 € 180/240 € 260,00 X Nr. …… € *** € 100/115 € 135/145 € 155/170 € 190,00 X Nr. …… € ** n.a. € 85/95 € 110/130 € 150,00 X Nr. …… € Total 3 . € * If the number of reserved rooms exceeds 5 please do not use this form but apply to the Organising Secretariat Please indicate here an alternative category in case the chosen category is fully booked: ……………………..
4. Social Programme Please note: due to space limitation also free of charge events must be reserved. Tickets will be assigned on a first come first served basis. Price per person Nr. of EVENTS Total € (VAT included) persons Welcome Reception, Saturday, 5 September, 2009 Included in the registration fee X Nr. …….. € Concert, Monday 7 September, 2009 Included in the registration fee X Nr. …….. € For ESP members in good standing the party is kindly offered by the ESP, while a Farewell Party, Tuesday 8 September, 2009 X Nr. ……. fee is requested for non members and for € members not in good standing Farewell Party, Tuesday 8 September, 2009 € 60,00* X Nr. …….. € * for non ESP members or members not in good standing Total 4 . €
5. Optional Excursions Price per Nr. of TOURS Dates person Total € persons (VAT included) Tour A. Siena and San Gimignano A1, Mon. 7 A2, Tue. 8 € 95,00 X Nr. …… € Tour B. Florentine Hills B1 , Sat. 5 B2, Mon. 7 € 45,00 X Nr. …… € Tour C. Pisa C1, Sun. 6 C2, Tue. 8 € 95,00 X Nr. …… € Tour D. Michelangelo tour D1, Sun. 6 D2, Wed. 9 € 45,00 X Nr. …… € Tour E. Santa Trinita and Palazzo Pitti E1 , Sat. 5 E2, Tue. 8 € 45,00 X Nr. …… € Tour F. Chianti F1, Mon. 7 € 95,00 X Nr. …… € Total 5 . €
TOTAL TO BE PAID (sum of Totals 2. + 3. + 4. + 5.) €______
PAYMENT BY
Credit card VISA MASTERCARD AMEX Card No.______Exp. date ______Cardholder’s Name______Birth date______Cardholder’s home address______
Bank transfer to: OIC srl, Cassa di Risparmio di Firenze, Ag. 1, Florence, cc 10628, ABI 6160, CAB 02801, IBAN IT39S0616002801000010628C00, CIN S, SWIFT CRFIIT3F
Bank cheque payable to OIC srl herewith enclosed
By signing this form I accept the conditions stated in the Preliminary Programme. According to art. 10/Law 675/96, OIC srl is authorized to use personal data for purposes connected to the congress management.
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