Georgian Association of Allergology and Clinical Immunology (GAACI) World Immunopathology Organization (WIPO) World Allergy Organization (WAO) European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Georgian National Academy of Sciences National Institute of Allergology, Asthma and Clinical Immunology of the Georgian National Academy of Sciences Tbilisi State Medical University Ministry of Health and Social Affairs of Georgia International Union of Immunological Societies (IUIS) European Federation of Immunological Societies (EFIS) International Association of Asthmology (INTERASMA) P R O G R A M VI EUROPEAN CONGRESS ON ASTHMA, COPD & RESPIRATORY ALLERGY ⧫ X GEORGIAN NATIONAL CONGRESS ON ALLERGY, ASTHMA & IMMUNOLOGY ⧫ INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL/CONFERENCE Innovative Technologies in Clinical Immunology: From Immunodiagnostics to Personalizes Targeted Immunotherapy and Immunorehabilitation Tbilisi, Georgia June 15–19, 2018 GEORGIAN ASSOCIATION OF ALLERGOLOGY AND CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC SCHOOL AND CONFERENCE "Innovative Technologies in Clinical Immunology: From Immunodiagnostics to Personalized Targeted Immunotherapy and Immunorehabilitation" Educational Grant by Shota Rustaveli National Scientific Foundation of Georgia Partner organizations WELCOME ADDRESS Dear Colleagues and Friends, Ladies and Gentlemen, On behalf of the Georgian Association of Allergology and Clinical Immunology (GAACI), World Immunopathology Organization (WIPO) and the Organizing Committee we have a great pleasure to welcome you in Tbilisi, Georgia at the VI European Congress on Asthma, COPD & Respiratory Allergy that will be jointly held with the X Georgian National Congress on Allergy, Asthma & Immunology and the International School/Conference “Innovative Technologies in Clinical Immunology: From Immunodiagnostics to Personalized Targeted Immunotherapy and Immunorehabilitation” to discuss new information on basic knowledge in allergy and immunology and clinical management in immune- mediated diseases that was accumulated in the last years. The Congress will last four days and will include plenary and poster sessions, free communications, main and section symposia, company sponsored symposia, debates and Junior members sessions. We are proud to announce a Keynote Lecture delivered by Professor Ignacio Ansotegui, President of the World Allergy Organization. It is a great pleasure for us to welcome Professor Giovanni Passalacqua and Professor Rudolf Valenta—founders of Allergen Immunotherapy and Molecular Allergology. The Congress Program will also include Joint sessions of the GAACI with the World Allergy Organization (WAO), European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) and a GAACI—INUNIMAI Medical University of Vienna Joint Symposium. The Program also includes the International School/Conference “Innovative Technologies in Clinical Immunology: From Immunodiagnostics to Personalized Targeted Immunotherapy and Immunorehabilitation”. This School/Con- ference is organized by the GAACI on the basis of a grant awarded by the Shota Rustaveli National Scientific Founda- tion. We are honored to welcome world famous scientists from the USA, UK, Russia, Spain, and Germany who will deliver talks within the framework of the School/Conference. We welcome attendees from various countries and extend our special greetings to the speakers of the Congress, the leading scientists who represent the World Allergy Organization (WAO), the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI), the World Immunopathology Organization (WIPO), the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI), the International Union of Immunological Societies (IUIS), the European Federation of Immunological Societies (EFIS), the International Association of Asthmology (INTERASMA) and other international organizations and programs. However, it would be a great mistake to come to Tbilisi and not to learn the country and its traditions. Our event offers you a great opportunity to visit Georgia, the country famous for its hospitality, fabulous feasting traditions, ancient history and great cultural heritage. We believe that it is better to see once than to hear many times. Georgia has a very favorable geographic location. Mild subtropical climate, natural resources, glorious mountains, sunny seaside make Georgia a very attractive tourist site. One can ski in the mountains and then swim in the sea at the same day. There are numerous curative mineral springs, and the landscape, amazing in its diversity, is another valuable asset. There are palms, eucalyptuses and liana-entwined jungle of Colchis, the snowy mountain peaks; pine- and beach-clad slopes of the Caucasus ranges; the steppes of the Yori Plateau covered with beard grass; the orchards of Kartli and the world-famous vineyards of Kakheti, Imereti and Samegrelo and the alpine pastures of the upland regions of Svaneti, Tusheti and Khevsureti. Mountains and plateaus cover four-fifth of Georgia’s territory. Ridges of mountains divide the country into regions, each of which has a distinctive landscape and microclimate, and characteristic architecture, costumes, folklore, traditions and customs. So, Georgia is the country for you to discover! We welcome inquisitive-minded researchers and clinicians from all over the world to come to Georgia, a country of legends, emotions and toasts. One has first to try Georgia but having done so you are contaminated and can become Georgia-addict! Welcome to Georgia! Professor Revaz Sepiashvili, MD, FAAAAI, FACAAI, FACCP Professor Tinatin Chikovani, MD WIPO and GAACI President Co-Chairman, Organizing Committee Congress President GAACI Past-President VI EUROPEAN CONGRESS ON ASTHMA, COPD & RESPIRATORY ALLERGY X GEORGIAN NATIONAL CONGRESS ON ALLERGY, ASTHMA & IMMUNOLOGY Tbilisi, Georgia June 15–19, 2018 ORGANIZING COMMITTEE Congress President REVAZ SEPIASHVILI President of the Georgian Association of Allergology and Clinical Immunology (GAACI) and the World Immunopathology Organization (WIPO) In Tskhaltubo: In Moscow: Director, National Institute of Allergology, Asthma and Director, Institute of Immunophysiology Clinical Immunology, Georgian Academy of Sciences Head, Department of Allergology and Immunology 6, Rustaveli Street, 5040 Tskhaltubo, Georgia RUDN University Phone: (995-436) 22-2345 4, Ostrovityanova Street, 117513 Moscow, Russia Fax: (995-436) 22-2355 Phone: (7-495) 735-1414 E-mail: [email protected] Fax: (7-495) 735-1441 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected] Co-Chairman, Program Committee GAACI Secretary General TINATIN CHIKOVANI MANANA CHIKHLADZE Dean, Tbilisi State Medical University Deputy Director, National Institute of Allergology, 33, Vaja Pshavela Ave., Asthma and Clinical Immunology, Georgian Academy 0177 Tbilisi, Georgia of Sciences Phone: (995-599) 730373 6, Rustaveli Street, 5040 Tskhaltubo, Georgia Fax: (995-32) 252-9916 Phone: (995-436) 22-2345 E-mail: [email protected] Fax: (995-436) 22-2355 [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Ivane Chkhaidze Maia Gotua Lali Mekokishvili Ketevan Nemsadze Amiran Gamkrelidze Manana Jgenti Nunu Mitskevich Ia Pantsulaia SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE Co-Chairmen Tinatin Chikovani Nunu Mitskevich Zurab Vadachkoria Members Nino Adamia George Gurgenidze Maia Kherkheulidze Nino Manjavidze Leila Akhvlediani Rusudan Javakhadze Nino Kikodze Vakhtang Meunargia Neli Barnabishvili Nona Janikashvili Tina Kituashvili Nino Nanava Nino Bekaia Liana Jorjoliani Elene Khurtsidze Irina Pkhakadze Sophio Gamkrelidze Gia Kamkamidze Besarion Lazareishvili Maia Rukhadze Nodar Gogebashvili Darejan Khachapuridze Tamaz Maglakelidze Neriman Tsintsadze 4 VI EUROPEAN CONGRESS ON ASTHMA, COPD & RESPIRATORY ALLERGY X GEORGIAN NATIONAL CONGRESS ON ALLERGY, ASTHMA & IMMUNOLOGY Tbilisi, Georgia June 15–19, 2018 GEORGIAN ASSOCIATION OF ALLERGOLOGY AND CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY (GAACI) Executive Committee Members Revaz Sepiashvili Tinatin Chikovani Nodar Gogebashvili Manana Chikhladze President Past President Honorary President Secretary General Maia Gotua Nunu Mitskevich Ia Pantsulaia Manana Jgenti Vice-President Vice-President Vice-President Treasurer GAACI Board Members Nino Adamia Leila Akhvlediani Nana Aleksishvili Nino Bekaia 5 VI EUROPEAN CONGRESS ON ASTHMA, COPD & RESPIRATORY ALLERGY X GEORGIAN NATIONAL CONGRESS ON ALLERGY, ASTHMA & IMMUNOLOGY Tbilisi, Georgia June 15–19, 2018 Ivane Chkhaidze Amiran Gamkrelidze Sophio Gamkrelidze George Gurgenidze Nona Janikashvili Rusudan Javakhadze George Kamkamidze Rusudan Karseladze Darejan Khachapuridze Maia Kherkheulidze Elene Khurtsidze Nino Kikodze Tina Kituashvili Zaal Kokaia Bidzina Kulembegov Besarion Lasareishvili Tamaz Maglakelidze Nino Manjavidze Lali Mekokischwili Nino Nanava 6 VI EUROPEAN CONGRESS ON ASTHMA, COPD & RESPIRATORY ALLERGY X GEORGIAN NATIONAL CONGRESS ON ALLERGY, ASTHMA & IMMUNOLOGY Tbilisi, Georgia June 15–19, 2018 Ketevan Nemsadze Maia Rukhadze Neriman Tsintsadze Lia Zhorzholiani GEORGIAN ASSOCIATION OF ALLERGOLOGY AND CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY (GAACI) is a Member Society of the WORLD ALLERGY ORGANIZATION (WAO) EUROPEAN ACADEMY OF ALLERGY AND CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY (EAACI) WORLD IMMUNOPATHOLOGY ORGANIZATION (WIPO) INTERNATIONAL UNION OF IMMUNOLOGICAL SOCIETIES (IUIS) EUROPEAN FEDERATION OF IMMUNOLOGICAL SOCIETIES (EFIS) FEDERATION OF CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY SOCIETIES (FOCIS) 7 VI EUROPEAN CONGRESS ON ASTHMA, COPD & RESPIRATORY ALLERGY X GEORGIAN NATIONAL CONGRESS ON ALLERGY, ASTHMA & IMMUNOLOGY Tbilisi,