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Please note the Society does not endorse the content of any of these events and courses, but hopes that by providing the links below it is providing a useful service to the respiratory community.
Endoscopic Management of Lung Volume Reduction (EBLVR)
31 May 2012, WIMAT, Cardiff Medicentre
Aimed at:
Higher Surgical Trainees (ST3 and above), Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeons and Chest Physicians with an interest in EBLVR
Course content:
- Lung volume reduction surgery, indications, complications, results
- Endobronchial valve implantation, indications, procedure, technical devices, complication and results
- The use of endobronchial valves for lung reduction: an early experience
- The use of endobronchial valves for the control of complex air leaks
- Live case with expert commentary
This will be an intensive 1 day course with the emphasis on the hands on practical workship and an opportunity to practise on life like simulations. There will be an opportunity to have a hands-on demo of EBUS technology.
Cost: £295
For more information and to book contact: The course organiser, WIMAT, Cardiff Medicentre, Heath Park, Cardiff, CF14 4UJ. Tel: 02920 682131 Email: wimat@cardiff.ac.uk Web: www.wimat.org
VATS Lobectomy Cadaveric Workshop & Live Surgery Masterclass
18-19 June 2012, The Medicentre, Cardiff
A 2-day event focusing on VATS surgery, the Cardiff VATS Masterclass will introduce thoracic surgeons to innovative practice in Lobectomy, incorporating cadaveric and live operating into a cutting edge workshop. As part of this exciting event, WIMAT are pleased t welcome the expertise of World-renowned surgeon - Dr Robert McKenna - a Head of Department of thoracic surgery at Cedars-Sinai Hospital, Los Angeles.
VATS Lobectomy Cadaveric Workshop, 18 June 2012 - Thoracic Consultants will have a unique opportunity to improve, develop and new technique of treatment of lung cancer allowing realistic hands on training on human cadaver under the direct supervision of work expert Mr McKenna. Cost £500
VATS Live Surgery Masterclass, 19 June 2012 - guest faculty lead by Mr Robert McKenna, performing live VATS Lobectomy from University Hospital of Wales new integrated theatre. Delegates will have the chance to watch this exciting technique by live link with live commentary. Cost £150
This course is aimed at Consultant Thoracic Surgeons and SpR 5 and above with experience of VATS Lobectomy.
For further information contact:
WIMAT, Cardiff Medicentre, Heath Park, Cardiff CF14 4UJ. Telephone: 02920 682131 Email: wimat@cardiff.ac.uk Website: www.wimat.org
COPD8
20-22 June 2012, International Convention Centre, Birmingham
COPD8 is an international conference aimed at the breadth of the COPD spectrum from basic science through to clinical practise and what people living with the condition need and want.
COPD8 will provide new and interesting information for all delegates and encourage lively debate and discussion. Providing high quality evidence-based health care for the 21st century presents particular challenges wherever we are based in the world and in the UIK there are many national policies and initiatives which will ensure that COPD is both recognised and embedded in the future.
This conference provides:
- An accredited education and training conference in COPD
- A state of the art scientific conference in COPD
- Clearly identified tracks for scientists, clinicians, nurses, physiotherapists, clinical physiologists and other health care professionals interested in COPD in both primary and secondary care settings
- An opportunity to present original research and to discuss findings with other international experts in the field
- The production of a conference specific publication
For more information please contact COPD8 Event Managers at:
Executive Business Support Limited
City Wharf
Davidson Road
Lichfield, Staffordshire
WS14 9DZ
Tel: 0845 838 6038
Email: info@copdconferences.org
website: www.copdconferences.org
European Society of Thoracic Imaging, 20th Annual Meeting
22-24 June 2012, Westminster, London
Interstitial Lung Disease. Lung Cancer: Diagnosis, Staging & Screening. Pulmonary Vascular Disease. Infections in Immunocompromise. Cardiac Imaging. Radiofreqency Ablation. Microwave Ablation. Hands-on Lung & Cardiac Workshops.
Call for papers opens September 2011.
For more information and to book visit: www.esti2012.org
7th 2012 International Symposium on Cough
5-7 July 2012, Imperial College, London
This International Symposium entitled: Taming Chronic Cough, is organised by Professor Fan Chung in memory of Professor John Widdicombe. This will be a series of state-of-the-art lectures on the science, pathology and treatment of chronic cough by international scientists and clinicians, with opportunity for lots of interactions and discussion. There is also an opportunity to present posters.
Further information can be found on the website: http://www1.imperial.ac.uk/nhli/aboutus/events/ or by emailing academicevents.nhli@imperial.ac.uk
British Association of Lung Research Summer Conference 2012
11 – 13 July 2012
Venue: University of Southampton, Southampton
The BALR Annual Summer Meeting 2012 on ‘Infections as Initiators and Exacerbators of Chronic Lung Disease’ will take place between the 11th-13th July at the University of Southampton in Southampton, United Kingdom.
The programme, registration forms and abstract submission guidelines can be viewed on the BALR website: www.balr.co.uk
As well as a programme of internationally-renowned speakers, the meeting will also include our traditional Young Investigator competition (£750 prize*), poster competition (£250 prize*) and selected free communications. As usual, abstracts will be considered on any respiratory topic. A number of travel bursaries (£100) will also be available*.
Anyone working in the respiratory arena will benefit from attending – the topics are highly relevant and will have a major influence upon almost every conceivable area of lung research.
2012 also marks the 30th anniversary of the British Association for Lung Research, so come along and help us celebrate!
Register now to secure your place at the meeting! Deadline for registration and abstract submission is Friday 1st June 2012.
If you have any queries, please contact Chris Scotton (c.scotton@ucl.ac.uk) or Karl Staples (k.staples@soton.ac.uk).
Clinical Exercise Testing & Interpretation - A Practical Approach
26 - 27 July 2012
Venue: Cambridge University Clinical School, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge
The 11th Cambridge/UCLA course on Clinical Exercise Testing & Interpretation aims to take attendees through from first principles to practical conduct and interpretation of cardiopulmonary exercise tests in disease states. The clinical application of test findings will be covered in interactive sessions and homework books. The course represents an unrivalled opportunity to work in small groups with leaders in the field, in an informal setting.
This course is aimed at trainees and consultants in specialities aligned to Cardio Pulmonary exercise testing. In particular Respiratory, Sports Medicine and Exercise and Anaesthetic trainees have previously found the course very valuable and provided high ratings of feedback.
An early bird discount is being offered for bookings before 1 May 2012. For further information which includes a course outline and booking form, please cotnact michelle.woolls@addenbrookes.nhs.uk
ISMC 2012 - International Sleep Medicine Course
23-27 September 2012
Venue: Robinson College, Cambridge
The International Sleep Medicine Course is a comprehensive course for respiratory SpRs and Consultants wishing to learn more about respiratory and non-respiratory sleep disorders. Lecture topics range from sleep apnoea and cardiometabolic syndrome to narcolepsy, insomnia and parasomnias. The course includes workshops on oximetry, polysomnography, actigraphy and CPAP therapy.
Places are limited to 80 delegates to facilitate discussion and small group workshops.
For more information visit www.sleeping.org.uk