TABLE OF CONTENTS Programme……………………………………………………………………….. 2 Keynote lectures……………………………………………………………….. 4 Albert Zink ……………………………………………………….………… 4 Frank Rühli ..………………………………………………………………. 4 Kenny Rodriguez- Wallberg………………………………………… 6 Edward Malec…………………………………………...……………….. 8 Victor Ruiz-Velasco…………………………………………...... 9 Elena Herrero Hernandez………………………………...... 11 Debate …………………...... 14 Workshops……………………………………………………………………… 15 Workshop Programme……………………………………………….. 15 Social Programme……………………………………………………………… 18 Rules of Presentation………………………………………………………… 21 Awards……………………………………………………………………...... 21 Plenary Session...... 22 Practical Info……………………………………………………………………… 23 World Health Summit…………………………………………………………27 Congress venue...... 29 Useful Polish Phrases………………………………………………………… 30

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PROGRAMME

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KEYNOTE LECTURES

May 11th, 18:00-19:30

Albert Zink

Scientific Director at the Institute for Mummies and the Iceman in Bozen/Bolzano

Research Interests: biological and biomolecular anthropology, nanotechnologies, paleopathology, paleoepidemiology and forensic studies.

Albert Zink is well known from revealing the truth of Tutankhamun’s family, Egyptian pharaoh of the 18th dynasty (ruled ca. 1332–1323 BC in the conventional chronology), during the period of Egyptian history known as the New Kingdom, as well as developing the investigations in the Capuchin Catacombs of Palermo in Sicily, Italy. Nowadays he works on a new project concerning the sacral topography of a monastic landscape and its development on the hill of Dra’ Abu el- Naga (Upper Egypt: Deir el-Bakhît and the Theban monastery of Saint Paulos).

Frank Rühli

Head of the Institute of Evolutionary Medicine (IEM) of the University of Zurich and Vice-President of the Swiss Society of Anthropology, also Associated Editor, Editor and Editor–in-Chief of six peer-reviewed journals

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Research Interests: clinical anatomy, paleoradiology, and paleopathology (especially ancient mummy studies).

Frank Rühli studied Medicine at the University of Zurich. After graduation he was awarded an International Postgraduate Research Scholarship to undertake a PhD at the Biological Anthropology and Comparative Anatomy Research Unit, Anatomical Sciences at the University of Adelaide (Australia), where he also held a full-time lectureship. After home-coming, he worked at the Institute of Anatomy in the University of Zürich, finishing his habilitation (“DSc”) on “Evidence-based paleopathology”. From 2010–2014 he co-headed the “Swiss Mummy Project”, headed the Centre for Evolutionary Medicine (ZEM).

Latest research and teaching issue.

Evolutionary Medicine is a novel field of research within the Medical faculty. By applying principles form evolutionary biology one can address the evolution of human health, changes in pathogens or enigmatic etiologies of human disease. In this presentation, latest results in these fields as undertaken at the worldwide unique Institute of Evolutionary Medicine, University of Zurich will be presented. Also, how the field of evolutionary medicine has been incorporated within the medical faculty will be shown. Finally, the various curricula developed for medical and science students will be highlighted too.

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Kenny Rodriguez-Wallberg

Associate Professor and Researcher at the Department of Oncology and Pathology and Senior Consultant at Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm

Research Interests: fertility preservation in cancer patients

Kenny Rodriguez Wallberg obtained her degree in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in Colombia. Then she completed her training in Paris at the Cochin-Baudelocque (Infertility and Assisted Reproduction) and at the Necker and Hôtel Dieu Hospitals (Paediatric and Reproductive Endocrinology) thanks to the fellowship from the GFGEA. She earned her PhD degree at Uppsala University in Sweden. Since 2007, she works in the Karolinska Hospital as a senior consultant in Reproductive Medicine who is responsible for the clinical programme of Fertility Preservation. Her researches have been supported by the Swedish Society of Medical Research (SSMF) as a postdoctoral grant, The Swedish Research Council Grant for Young Investigators and currently by The Stockholm County council and The Swedish Childhood Cancer Foundation.

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May 12th, 10:45 Fertility preservation: Applying current knowledge on reproductive technologies for the building of future families

Improvements in cancer therapy are resulting in an increasing number of long-term cancer survivors, and all quality-of-life aspects including the option to preserve fertility have become of major importance when treating young people with cancer.

The development of Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART) has included the establishment of methods for freezing of sperm, supernumerary embryos and oocytes, and those procedures are currently being practiced as clinical routines at reproductive clinics worldwide. The methods are today available for young cancer patients when facing the risk of becoming infertile as a consequence of the gonadal damage inherent to cancer treatment. The methods may also be offered to young patients that will undergo treatments with cytotoxic drugs indicated for benign or chronic diseases, or to people with a genetic predisposition to develop premature gonadal failure and infertility. Additional methods used for fertility preservation include the freezing of ovarian tissue, with the aim to tissue transplantation, which has demonstrated feasible, but is still considered as an experimental option.

The practice of fertility preservation is currently increasing and several international medical societies have produced guidelines and recommendations. Availability and access to fertility preservation differ between the countries, and several barriers have been identified in healthcare for the provision of these services. The lecture will discuss all relevant aspects associated with this practice.

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Edward Malec

Professor Westfalische Wilhelms Universität Münster, Head of Children’s Cardiac Surgery Clinic, Congenital Heart Defects Surgery Universitätsklinikum Münster, co-author and editor of the guide for parents "Child with a heart defect"

Research Interests: cardiology, cardiac surgery, transplantology

Edward Malec graduated from Medical Academy in Kraków. He has improved his skills in prestigious medical centers in Europe and the United States of America (Aldo Castaneda Institute of Clinique de Genolieur, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Children's Hospital, Boston Children's Hospital Washington National Heart). Nowadays he is world famous Polish cardio-surgeon. He performed in Poland, the United States, Slovakia, Norway, Switzerland and Germany over 6,000 complicated cardiac surgeries on children with heart disease. He has won numerous awards for his work, three times considered one of the best doctors in Germany by Focus, last but not least, honoured with ‘Order of the Smile’ (granted by the rescued children from around the world).

May 12th, 14:00

Life with half of the heart- a man-made circulation

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Victor Ruiz-Velasco

Professor and Associate Vice Chairman for Basic Science Research of the Department of Anaesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine at the University Drive Hershey, Penn State Hershey Medical Center

Research Interests: basic science research , neural and behavioural sciences, pharmacology

Victor Ruiz-Velasco obtained his PhD degree in Tulane University School of Medicine. He was then completing the postdoctoral training at the University of Nevada at Reno as well as the Guthrie Research Institute. His studies are focused on the mechanisms by which second messengers, particularly G proteins, modulate voltage-dependent N- type Ca2.

May 13th, 10:45 Endogenous opioids potentiate acid-sensing ion channel (ASIC) currents: its implications in a rat model of hindlimb ischemia.

The naturally occurring endomorphins 1 and 2 (E-1 and E-2) exhibit high affinity and selectivity for mu opioid receptors (MOR). Both tetrapeptides exert analgesic properties in some animal models of pain. E-1 and E-2 release is enhanced under ischemic and inflammatory conditions. Additionally, a pH drop in ischemic tissue activates the H+-gated acid sensing ion channels (ASIC). ASIC are expressed primarily in peripheral and central nervous system. Some reports have shown that dorsal root ganglion (DRG) neurons express primarily ASIC1 and ASIC3 isoforms. ASIC3 channel currents are

9 characterized by two components: fast component that rapidly desensitizes and a slow, sustained current that lasts as long as the external pH remains acidic. The purpose of the present study was to examine the effect of E-1 and E-2 peptides on ASIC channel currents employing the whole-cell variant of the patch-clamp technique. In acutely isolated rat DRG neurons, exposure to either 10 M E1 or E2 (pH 6.0) enhanced the sustained ASIC currents 76+29% (n=11) and 113+35% (n=17), respectively, when compared to activation by pH 6.0 alone. The sustained ASIC currents also were potentiated (115+39%, n=5) by E-2 (10 M) in DRG neurons pretreated overnight with pertussis toxin—suggesting that MOR were not involved in this signaling event. In order to better understand the effect of endomorphins on ASIC3 homotrimers alone, ASIC3 channels were heterologously expressed in the mouse fibroblast L cell line that does not natively express MOR or ASIC channels. Either 10 M E-1 or E-2 greatly potentiated ASIC3 currents when compared to pH 6.0 alone. The pH-dependent activation was shifted to more alkaline pH while the pH-dependent inactivation was shifted to a more acidic pH, resulting in an amplification of the window current. Given that endomorphins are released under ischemic conditions, we next ligated the femoral artery in rats to produce muscle ischemia. After a 3 day ligation period, the rat DRG neurons were isolated and the effect of endomorphins on ASIC currents was examined. When compared to control DRG neurons exposed to either 10 M E-1 or E-2 (pH 6.0), E-1 or E-2 application (pH 6.0) resulted in a significantly (p<0.05) greater ASIC current potentiation of 194+68% (n=10) and 244+60% (n=9), respectively. Overall, these results suggest that endogenous endomorphins potentiate sustained ASIC3 currents—an effect that is enhanced under ischemic conditions.

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Elena Herrero Hernandez

Visiting Professor of the Department of Molecular and Medical Genetics of the Oregon Health & Science University and Tutor of the International Postgraduate Course in Occupational Safety and Health at the Workplace, co-organized by the International Training Center of the International Labour Organization (ITC-ILO, Turin, Italy)

Research Interests: occupational health, neurotoxicology of metals, neurodegenerative diseases

Elena Herrero Hernández graduated in General Medicine and specialized in Occupational Health at the University of Turin, Italy. She was awarded a 4 years grant by Compagnia di San Paolo (Turin, Italy) to support her PhD in Pharmacology and social-environmental Toxicology at the University of Palermo, Italy, and joined CROET in February 2007. The role of metals as possible triggers of neurodegeneration in prion diseases and multiple system atrophy are among her most recent research fields, always with the aim of prevention, treatment and understanding.

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May 13th, 13:45 Pigmentation and neurodegeneration: the read not taken.

The concurrence of melanoma with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) supports a largely unexplored link between pigmentation and neurodegeneration. It also raises the possibility of a similar relation in other major neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s (AD), prion diseases and neurodegeneration with brain iron accumulation (NBIA). As we showed that the association between melanoma and PD/ALS does not seem to be attributable to iatrogenic factors2, it is plausible that genes regulating pigmentation also influence neurodegeneration, as suggested by embryological, biochemical and genetic considerations. Interestingly, PD, AD and even ALS target pigmented neurons and mutations in presenilins are a known cause of familial AD but also of pigmentary defects in animals. TRPs are cation channels, some of which are involved in neuronal cell death and in pigmentation. Variants of melastatins TRPM7 and TRPM2 are reported in Guamanian ALS/Parkinsonism-Dementia Complex and the disease may coexist with a pigmentary retinopathy. We showed that manganese (Mn) increases the expression of Trpm6, structurally and functionally related to Trpm7, in mice brain. We also showed that human lightly- pigmented melanocytes seem more vulnerable against Mn toxicity mediated by MAPK than their darkly-pigmented counterparts, supporting a protective effect of melanin against metal toxicity. (Neuro)melanins in fact bind metals, eumelanin more efficiently than pheomelanin. As pigmentation genes are pleomorphic, certain pigmentary variants could be more prone to neurodegeneration, possibly through higher levels of pheomelanin, altered homeostasis of metals, protein misfolding and aggregation. The phototype could be studied to identify subjects at higher risk for melanoma and

12 neurodegenerative diseases, thus allowing early prevention. Neurodegenerative mechanisms could be easily explored in skin melanocytes and treatments targeting (neuro)melanogenesis could be developed. Overall, the role of pigmentation in neurodegenerative diseases appears very promising for its potential impact on the prevention, etiopathogenesis and treatment of these severe/lethal disorders.

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DEBATE: Unmask My City- do medical doctors in Poland have a power to improve air quality?

May 13th, 14:30

Do we have serious problem with air pollution? We will try to find the answer during special debate organised in cooperation with Health & Environment Alliance. Our experts will present important issues about smog awareness, influence of air pollution on general population health conditions and possible efforts of doctors to improve current situation.

Our Prelegents will be:

Prof. Andrzej Lekston- cardiologist, Silesian Center for Heart Diseases Assoc. Prof. Tadeusz Zielonka- pulmonologist; Medical University of Warsaw, Polish Society of Lung Diseases Marek Balicki- Former Minister of Heath, Representative of of Chief Inspectorate Of Environmental Protection

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WORKSHOPS PROGRAMME – FRIDAY Friday Workshops Room Otoscopic examination 231 3D imaging in pediatric congenital cardiology - 1AH-001 Pediatric diagnostics, therapy, education. Hospital* Abdominal Ultrasound Examination 122/123 Advanced Life Support + FAST Banacha Hospital* Assessment and management of traumatic Banacha Hospital (r. 817, brain injury block B, VIII floor)* Basic dermoscopy skills 141 Bone marrow biopsy 139/140 Bronchoscopy 2AH-002 Pediatric Hospital* Classic neck massage The Sports and Rehabilitation Centre of the Medical University of Warsaw* Culinary Medicine Workshop: “What’s on your Smolna8Food** plate? – smart choices for healthy living” Donor-recipient blood crossmatching Department of Laboratory Medicine and Clinical Immunology of Developmental Age, block 2H Pediatric Hospital* Emergency medicine 233 Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery 124/125 Gynaecology - Colposcopy, Natural labour, 3AH-001 Pediatric Fetal Heart USG Hospital How to do Oral Glucose Tolerance Test Department of properly - self-experiment with blood Laboratory Medicine and collection. Clinical Immunology of Developmental Age, block 2H Pediatric Hospital*

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Kinesiology Taping The Sports and Rehabilitation Centre of the Medical University of Warsaw* Laparoscopic surgery MEDTRONIC 126/127 Medical doctors for clean air! 234 Neurovascular Anatomicum** Point of care testing (POCT) 232 Public health in the context of the migration 206 CBI* crisis in Europe and in the world. Case studies and applied solutions. Ultrasound in Neurology Banacha Hospital*

* Workshop takes place out of the Congress Venue. Meeting point - Didactics Centre, Księcia Trojdena St. 2a; 14:45

** Workshop takes place in Collegium Anatomicum, Chałubińskiego St. 5, and Smolna8Food, Smolna 8- Meeting point - Didactics Centre, Księcia Trojdena St. 2a; 14:30

Addresses: Pediatric Hospital, Żwirki i Wigury St. 63A Banacha Hospital, Banacha St. 1 Faculty of Pharmacy, Banacha St. 1 Department of Laboratory Medicine and Clinical Immunology of Developmental Age, Żwirki i Wigury St. 63a, block 2H The Sports and Rehabilitation Centre of the Medical University of Warsaw, Księcia Trojdena St. 2C Collegium Anatomicum, Chałubińskiego St, 5 Smolna8Food, Smolna St. 8

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WORKSHOPS PROGRAMME - SUNDAY

Sunday Workshop Room Abdominal Ultrasound Examination 122/123 Algorithm of nutritional treatment implementation in malnourished patient based on case-study 234 1AH-001 Pediatric Basic Echocardiography Course Hospital* Basic ophthalmologic skills 126/127 Emergency medicine 233 Essentia – open the door to simplification 124/125 Gyneacology - Breast Examination, Pap smear 3AH-001 Pediatric test, Gyneacological exam Hospital* 4DE-003 Pediatric Gyneacology - Fetal Heart USG Hospital* Hyperandrogenism 232 Medicine for your skin – creams and Prof. Deryng's room, ointments Faculty of Pharmacy* Neurological Emergency Room 23 CBI* Suicidal tendencies among children and 2AH-002 Pediatric adolescents Hospital* Surgery- suturing course 231 The principles of fetal cardiology 125 CBI* Trichoscopy 141 * Workshop takes place out of the Congress Venue. Meeting point - Didactics Centre, Księcia Trojdena St. 2a; 11:15

Please note that you can find information about remaining places for workshops in the INFO point.

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SOCIAL PROGRAMME

At the Registration Desk you can get information about free places for events, that you did not manage to register for via the Internet. If you are not able to attend any Workshops or Social Programme events you have registered for, please inform us about it also at the Registration Desk.

Alternative Warsaw Tour (prior registration required)

Start: Thursday, May 11th, 3.00 PM Where: Meeting next to Sigismund’s Column in Castle Square

Come and visit Praga – the thrilling right bank district of Warsaw people are afraid to go to when it gets dark! With our guides you will be able to see the multicultural and alternative district of Warsaw, full of surprises and untouched by the World War II. Join us and see catholic, orthodox and Jewish temples, old buildings and backyards, street art and street trade and the so called “Hollywood ghetto” where many movies (‘The Pianist’ and ‘Korczak’ among others) were shot by famous directors. See the only wild bank of a big European river, the bears walking along the street and many many more!

Warsaw at War Tour (prior registration required)

Start: Thursday, May 11th, 3.00 PM Where: Meeting next to Sigismund’s Column in Castle Square

Phoenix from the ashes – that is what they sometimes say about the city of Warsaw. Horribly devastated during the World War II, coming back to life soon after. The tour helps you discover tough

18 days the city and the country had to experience within six years of being occupied. It does not only focus on the German-Soviet invasion of 1939 and the Warsaw Uprising of 1944, but also the civil and military resistance, Polish soldiers on the Western and Eastern fronts of the War, everyday life in the occupied city. Nevertheless, also some highlights of the both Warsaw Uprisings are included. Bravery, tragedy, everyday chores, the good and the evil – all to be experienced during the two hours of the Warsaw at War!

Old Town Warsaw Tour (prior registration required)

Start: Friday, May 12th, 7.30 PM Where: Meeting next to Sigismund’s Column in Castle Square

Warsaw’s Old Town as you see it today was almost totally rebuilt after the war, mostly based on 18th century paintings. But the people of Warsaw did such a meticulous job rebuilding it from scratch that the Old Town was honoured with a place on the prestigious UNESCO World Heritage List in 1980. This city symbolizes the spirit of the Polish people: sometimes maybe too romantic and heroic, from time to time a bit too reckless, but always willing to stand firm and fight. It symbolizes the tragic history of Poland – an endless struggle to withstand invasions, including those conducted by the most bloody totalitarian regimes in history, and, just like a phoenix, rising time and again from the ashes.

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Party at ‘Capitol’ Club (free tickets in the Congress bags)

Start: Friday, May 12th, 10.00 PM Where: Capitol Club, Marszałkowska 115, Warsaw Ask at the INFO point for the directions

After hours of dwelling on research we would like to invite you to ‘Capitol’ Club, one of the best clubs in Warsaw. Please, do not hesitate and join us! We all know that a little party never killed anybody.

Gala Dinner (prior registration required)

Start: Saturday, May 13th, 7.00 PM Where: the Didactics Centre of the Medical University of Warsaw Dress code: Black-tie

The gala dinner is a time to party together in the Didactics Centre of the Medical University of Warsaw. A party with delicious meals and music from all over the world played by a famous DJ is a great opportunity to meet other young scientists, get to know their countries and culture and find long-lasting friendships. Gala Dinner has become a vital element of the Warsaw International Medical Congress, which you cannot miss.

Closing Ceremony (registration not required) Start: Sunday, May 14th, 3.15 PM Where: the Didactics Centre of the Medical University of Warsaw

Closing Ceremony gives us the opportunity to meet for the last time and sum up the Warsaw International Medical Conference.

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RULES OF PRESENTATION

Scientific Papers may be presented as regular oral presentations or short oral presentations, with differences in length of presentation and discussion: REGULAR ORAL PRESENTATION 7 minutes for the presentation and 3 minutes for the discussion. SHORT ORAL PRESENTATION 4 minutes for the presentation and 2 minutes for the discussion. CASE REPORT 4 minutes for the presentation and 2 minutes for the discussion. Organizers do not take responsibility for malfunctions of presentations created in different formats. Only one person, chosen from the authors can be a presenter. Presenter is obligated to participate in the discussion after finishing presentation. Co-authors are also allowed to participate in the discussion. The official language of presentation is English.

AWARDS

The Jury of each session chooses and awards best presentations. The special prizes are awarded by the Jury of a particular session, unless the prize founder states otherwise. The prizes will be handed out during the Closing Ceremony on the last day of the conference. Authors of eight best papers which will be chosen among all presented original works during undergraduate students’ sessions will be chosen to compete in the Plenary Session. The list of selected presenters will be announced on Saturday during the Gala Dinner and posted on WIMC website.

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PLENARY SESSION

We would like to introduce you our last year tradition of Warsaw International Medical Congress scientific program – a Plenary Session.

Out of original papers presented in thematic sessions (except for PhD Sessions) 8 best papers will be chosen for presentation in front of a Special Jury. The Jury will include Prof. Mirosław Wielgoś, Prof. Jakub Gołąb, Prof. Marek Kuch, Prof. Barbara Górnicka, Prof. Andrzej Radzikowski, Prof. Anna Kostera-Pruszczyk, Prof. Krzysztof Zieniewicz, Prof. Tomasz Bednarczuk. Prelegents will have the opportunity to compete for WIMC Grand Pix, valuable prizes, tickets for World Health Summit, 2-week internship in Lausanne Clinical Hospital, internship in the Pediatric Surgery Department in Universitätsklinikum Münster. The Plenary Session will be held on Sunday (14th May). The list of selected presenters will be announced the day before during the Gala Dinner and posted on WIMC website. Confirmation of participation via phone will be required.

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PRACTICAL INFO

Public Transport in Warsaw

Public transport in Warsaw serves the city with buses, trams and subway (‘Metro’ in Polish).

Standard ticket prices:

- 20 minute ticket entitles to an unlimited number of journeys for a period not exceeding 20 minutes from its validation 3.40 PLN - Single fare transfer ticket entitles to an unlimited number of journeys for a period not exceeding 75 minutes from its validation or to a single journey to a stop or station which is the last on the route. 4.40 PLN - Single fare transfer ticket entitles to an unlimited number of journeys for a period not exceeding 90 minutes from its validation or to a single journey to a stop or station which is the last on the route. 7.00 PLN - 24 hours ticket entitles to unlimited number of journeys for 24 hours from its validation 15 PLN - Weekend ticket entitles to unlimited number of journeys from 7:00 PM on Friday till 8:00 AM on Monday 24 PLN - Group weekend ticket entitles a group of up to 5 people to unlimited number of journeys from 7:00 PM on Friday till 8:00 AM on Monday 40 PLN During the first journey the ticket should be validated immediately after boarding the vehicle. When travelling by metro, you should validate the ticket at the entrance gate before entering the platform, or in the validating machine available next to the lift.

Please note that 50% Discount is available for Polish students only - valid student ID card or an electronic student ID card is required. Unfortunately, the discount is NOT available for ISIC international students’ card holders.

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Where to buy tickets?

You can buy your ticket in newsstands, post offices, ticket machines at the stops, ticket machines in particular vehicles or from drivers.

Public transport at night Day lines run between 5:00 AM and 11:00 PM Night lines run within the remaining hours. Organization of public transport at night differs from its standard arrangement. The basic connections make up a network of lines joining remote districts with the centre, serviced every 30 or 60 minutes. Please note, that metro DOES NOT run between 12:30 AM and 5:00 AM during weekdays and between 3:00 AM and 5:00 AM on Fridays and Saturdays.

Plan your journey in Warsaw: www.warszawa.jakdojade.pl (available also as an application for Android, iOS and Windows) More info about public transport in Warsaw: www.ztm.waw.pl

Taxi numbers 22 6464646 22 19668

How to reach the Congress Venue?

1) From Chopin Airport: Bus no. 188 or 175 to the bus stop UNIWERSYTET MEDYCZNY. 2) From Central Railway Station (DWORZEC CENTRALNY): Bus no. 175, 128 or 504 to the bus stop UNIWERSYTET MEDYCZNY

Attention! Line 504 stops here only on demand - you should press the “STOP” button.

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Emergency phone numbers 999 Ambulance 998 Fire Brigade 997 Police 112 Emergency service

Access to the Internet Free Wi-Fi in the Didactics Centre is provided. You can receive your username and password in the INFO point. To access the internet, choose ‘GOŚCIE’ network and enter the access key 1234567890. Then, log in with “congress” and type “wimc13” as a password. You can connect with Wi-Fi only on one device at the same time. Money The Polish currency is the złoty (PLN). 1 PLN=0.24 EUR=14.76 RUB=6.86 UAH The nearest ATM machine is placed on the ground floor of the building which houses the Rector’s office (Next to the Didactics Centre).

Weather in Poland It is useful to know that weather in Poland is highly unpredictable and varied. During the spring the weather is often changeable - you are likely to enjoy moderately warm temperatures from April to June. Average temperature in Poland during May is 14°C, average precipitation is 60 mm.

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Electricity Voltage: 220-240 Volts (U.S./Canada are 110-120 Volts) Primary Socket Type: Europlug Multi-voltage appliances (laptops, etc.): Plug adapter 110-120V electronics: plug adapter + step-down transformer Hair dryers, curling irons, etc.: plug adapter + voltage converter

Tourist Information Centres Addresses: Pl. Defilad 1 Rynek Starego Miasta 18/20/21a Żwirki i Wigury 1 (Chopin Airport, Terminal A) Pl. Zamkowy 1/13 Miodowa 17 Pictures Photographs which will be taken during the conference will be downloadable via www.wum.edu.pl and our fanpage on Facebook.

Cloakroom You may find a cloakroom in the basement of the Didactics Centre where you can leave your clothing and luggage.

WIMC ID and coupons During registration every participant will get WIMC ID, please carry it with you during all the activities of WIMC. You will also get a special coupons which are necessary to get lunch, remember to have them during lunch time (they are not needed during coffee breaks).

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WORLD HEALTH SUMMIT 2017

October 15-17, 2017 Federal Foreign Office, Berlin 3 Days · 40 Sessions· 250 Speakers

This coming October, the 9th World Health Summit (WHS) will once again draw international experts from academia, politics, the private sector, and civil society to the German Federal Foreign Office in Berlin. At the event, more than 1,500 stakeholders and decision-makers from every field in the healthcare spectrum will work together to find solutions to global health challenges.

Central topics include: • Health Policy in the G7/G20: The Future of Global Health Governance • Global Health Security: Policy Responses to Planetary Challenges • Healthy and Resilient Cities: Rethinking Urban Transformation • Vaccination and Eradicating Disease: The Role of Research & Development • New Frontiers in Health Sciences: Remodeling Healthcare • Big Data for Health Governance: Benefits, Frameworks & Ethics

The WHS is held under the high patronage of: • Angela Merkel, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany • François Hollande, President of the French Republic • Jean-Claude Juncker, President of the European Commission

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Information on speakers and topics of the World Health Summit 2017: https://www.worldhealthsummit.org/whs-2017/program.html https://www.worldhealthsummit.org/whs-2017/speakers.html

The world’s foremost strategic forum for global health, the WHS promotes thought leadership in science and global health agendas. The Summit was founded in 2009 on the occasion of the 300th anniversary of Berlin’s Charité Hospital.

Initiatives: • WHS Startup Track • New Voices in Global Health • IAP Young Physician Leaders • Next Generation of Science Journalists Award • WHS Science & Industry Circle

Further information is available at: www.worldhealthsummit.org

Stay in touch via Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/worldhealthsummit https://twitter.com/worldhealthsmt

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CONGRESS VENUE

1 – Rector’s Office Building 2 – Didactics Centre: opening ceremony, scientific sessions, workshops, gala dinner, plenary session and closing ceremony 3 – CBI Main Library: scientific sessions and workshops 4 – Banacha Hospital: workshops 5 – Pediatric Hospital: workshops 11 – Faculty of Pharmacy: workshops 12 – CePT Centre for Preclinical Research and Technology: workshops 15 – CSR Rehabilitation and Sports Centre: workshops

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USEFUL POLISH PHRASES Although in Warsaw you should not have any problems to communicate in English, we prepared some useful Polish expressions. • please –proszę /‘prosheh’/ • thank you –dziękuję /‘dsyenkooyeh’)/ • I’m sorry – przepraszam /‘pshehpraasham’)/ • excuse me – przepraszam /‘pshehpraasham’/ • good morning – dzień dobry /‘dsyeni dobree’/ • good afternoon – dzień dobry /‘dsyeni dobree’/ • good evening – dobry wieczór /‘dobry vyechoor’/ • good night – dobranoc /‘dobra notz’/ • hi – cześć /‘cheshch’. • bye – cześć /‘cheshch’/ • see you – do widzenia /‘doh vidsenya’/ • yes – tak /‘tahk’/ • no – nie /‘nye’/ • How much does it cost? – Ile to kosztuje? /’eeleh toh coshtuyeh’/ • cheers – na zdrowie /’nah zdrovyeh’/ • Shall we dance? – Zatańczymy? /‘zatanichimi?’/ • I don't speak Polish – nie mowię po polsku /‘nye moovyeh poh polskoo’/ • I don’t understand you. – nie rozumiem /’nye rosuhmyeh’/ • The WIMC is just awesome! I’m coming next year!- WIMC jest świetny! Przyjeżdżam za rok! /’V-EE-M-TS yest shvyetnee!’ ‘Psheeyezhdzham sa rock!’/

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