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01 December 2012 07 December 2012
Some 1500 laboratory professionals, clinicians, program managers, epidemiologists, researchers, students, and policy makers will convene in Cape Town, South Africa from December 1-7, 2012 for the First International Conference of the African Society for Laboratory Medicine (ASLM).
The objective of this meeting is to convene healthcare professionals and policy makers from Africa and around the world to present and discuss the latest developments and initiatives for strengthening national laboratory health systems and networks, diagnostics, and their impact on healthcare delivery and disease surveillance.
[url="http://www.aslm2012.org/docs/Program-at-a-Glance.pdf"]Click here for the conference Program-at-a-Glance.[/url]
The conference will address a wide range of laboratory-related subject areas with particular emphasis on: translation of laboratory knowledge, practices, and technologies into clinical care; the interface of laboratory with medical science; laboratory-based epidemiology; and laboratory investigations and evidence-based effectiveness in real world settings.
[b]Specifically, the conference will provide a forum for:[/b][list]
[*]Problem-solving to improve access to, regulation of, and policy regarding quality point of care laboratory diagnostics for quality health care in Africa and elsewhere.
[*]Discussing ways to strengthen laboratory-based surveillance, biosafety, and biosecurity, and to reduce antimicrobial resistance.
[*]Prioritizing and enhancing mobilization and utilization of resources for local capacity.
[*]Operationalizing laboratory research to meet evolving disease needs in the 21st century.
[*]Exchanging knowledge, skills, and best practices to improve access to high quality laboratory services.
[*]Sharing experiences on establishing functional laboratory networks for disease-specific needs and for multiple diseases.
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ASLM2012 will feature plenary sessions, oral and poster presentations, and symposia. The official languages of the meeting are English, French, and Portuguese and simultaneous translation will be available during the plenary sessions.
[b]At the completion of this meeting, participants should be able to:[/b][list=1]
[*]Assess their individual efforts in light of the most current knowledge and information about laboratory medicine.
[*]Incorporate best practices emerging from laboratory, clinical, and epidemiological research and implementation science into their professional endeavours.
[*]Translate the latest laboratory and clinical evidence into making progress towards the advancement of professional laboratory medicine practice, science, systems, and networks in Africa.
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For more information visit: [url="http://www.aslm2012.org/about-the-conference"]Here[/url]
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03 December 2012 07 December 2012
As part of the continuing Modular Education Programme in Toxicological Pathology the BSTP is organising a module in Cambridge on the [b]Respiratory System [/b]from Monday 3rd to Friday 7th December 2012.
[b]This module is now open to both members and non-members of the BSTP.[/b]
Please note that the late booking fee will apply after 1st October 2012 and that registration for this module will close on Thursday [b]1st November 2012[/b].
The main aim of the modules is to provide a comprehensive basic education in the field of toxicological pathology and this module - [b]Module 10[/b] covers the [b]Respiratory System[/b].
[b]Who should attend[/b] - the modules are intended for participants who have had formal undergraduate training in pathology and are actively working in the field. Some of the content of the module will also be new to pathologists who have been working for many years and experienced pathologists can also benefit from an update.
[b]The Royal College of Pathologists have awarded 23 CPD credits for full attendance at this module.[/b]
If you would like to reserve a provisional place please contact the BSTP Secretariat - [b][email="bstpoffice@aol.com"]bstpoffice@aol.com[/email][/b]. All provisional places will be held for a maximum of 4 weeks after which time, we will be unable to guarantee a place for you.
For further information please contact the BSTP Secretariat - [b][email="bstpoffice@aol.com"]bstpoffice@aol.com[/email][/b].
December 3, 2012 - December 7, 2012
Meeting Programme:
[img]http://www.bstp.org.uk/modules/filefield/icons/application-pdf.png[/img][url="http://www.bstp.org.uk/system/files/BSTP%20Module%2010%20-%20Website%20Programme_0.pdf"]BSTP Module 10 - Website Programme.pdf[/url]
Registration:
[img]http://www.bstp.org.uk/modules/filefield/icons/application-pdf.png[/img][url="http://www.bstp.org.uk/system/files/Module%2010%20Registration%20Form.pdf"]Module 10 Registration Form.pdf[/url]
[url="http://www.bstp.org.uk"]www.bstp.org.uk[/url]
For more information visit: [url="http://www.bstp.org.uk/content/bstp-module-10-respiratory-system"]http://www.bstp.org....piratory-system[/url]
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04 December 2012 07 December 2012
The conference programme will include plenary speakers delivering the John Matthews Memorial and Boris Balinsky Lectures, as well as oral and poster presentations delivered along two parallel sessions, viz. Materials Sciences and Life Sciences. Wherever possible, presenters will be identified to deliver Keynote Address presentations at the beginning of particular themes in each discipline. Oral presentations will be allocated 15 minutes plus 5 minutes for discussion.
For more information visit: [url="http://www.mssa2012.co.za/"]Here[/url]
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06 December 2012 07 December 2012
[color=#000000][font=Tahoma][size=3][indent=1]For clinical laboratories both big and small, automation of testing systems has helped streamline lab processes, provide relief from staffing shortages, improve patient care, and maintain a competitive advantage. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about best practices in the automated lab and the most successful management strategies![/size][/font][/color][/indent]
[color=#000000][font=Tahoma][size=3][indent=1]Let our expert faculty show you the key indicators that justify the huge investment in time, planning and capital. Find out how innovative automation solutions can help you solve complex laboratory issues such as reducing expenses, increasing efficiency, improving services, and ensuring patient safety.[/size][/font][/color][/indent]
[color=#000000][font=Tahoma][size=3][indent=1]Attend this information-packed conference and know:[/size][/font][/color][/indent][list]
[*]Case studies on lessons learned during lab expansion projects
[*]Role of continuous QA/QC in process optimization
[*]Optimizing your data handling capabilities
[*]Automated non-chemistry applications in the core lab: microbiology, coag, hematology
[*]Task-targeted automation
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[color=#000000][font=Tahoma][size=3][indent=1]In addition, case studies from leading companies will highlight innovative automation options that are available today. Examine all the automation alternatives so that you can make the right choices for your lab![/size][/font][/color][/indent]
[color=#000000][font=Tahoma][size=3][indent=1]For more information visit: [url="http://www.aacc.org/events/meetings/pages/meetingdetail.aspx?MeetingID=6900&PH=Conference"]http://www.aacc.org/events/meetings/pages/meetingdetail.aspx?MeetingID=6900&PH=Conference[/url][/size][/font][/color][/indent]
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07 December 2012 09 December 2012
[b]Mayo Clinic
7th Annual Practical Course in Dermoscopy & Update on Malignant Melanoma[/b]
Start Date: Friday, December 07, 2012
End Date: Sunday, December 09, 2012
Time: All day
Duration: All day
Recurrence: One-time event
Venue: Westin Kierland Resort
City: Scottsdale
State: AZ
Country: USA
Cost: SW
Company: Mayo Clinic
Name: Staci King
Address: 13400 East Shea Boulevard
Address 2:
City: Scottsdale
State: AZ
Postal Code: 85259
Country: USA
Phone: 4803014580
Fax: 4803018323
Email: king.staci@mayo.edu
Website: www.mayo.edu/cme
Program Director(s): Drs. David Swanson and Barbara Pockaj
Description: This three-day course will provide the attendee with a multidisciplinary review of standard of care management practices and state of the art advances in care of the patient with cutaneous melanoma. The first day will focus on epidemiology, prevention, pathology, genetic syndromes, advances in genomics, imaging and medical and surgical treatment in association with melanoma. The last two days are an in-depth immersion into Dermoscopy for imaging of melanocytic and non-melanocytic skin lesions, including three breakout sessions. Participants will develop practical skills that will enable them to be more comfortable approaching patients with atypical skin lesions. This dermoscopy section is primarily targeted to clinicians, but educators and residents will find it valuable as a springboard to develop Dermoscopy training programs. College of Medicine, Mayo Clinic is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Future Events:
Meeting Type: US
Event Type AAD Category 1 Recognized and AMA Accredited
AAD CME Program #: 21200
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07 December 2012 09 December 2012
1st Joint Conference of Association/ Societies of Pathologists Pakistan Association of Pathologists (PAP) December 07, 2012 To December 09, 2012 Rawalpindi, Pakistan Armed Forces Institute of Pathology Rawalpindi/Convention Centre Islamabad, Rawalpindi [url="http://www.psh.org.pk/news/Official%20announcement%2015th%20PSH%20Annual%20Conference.html"]Get complete information [/url]
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07 December 2012 09 December 2012
Mount Sinai School of Medicine / Dermatology Department
15th Annual Mount Sinai Winter Symposium Advances in Medical & Surgical Dermatology
Start Date: Friday, December 07, 2012
End Date: Sunday, December 09, 2012
Time: All day
Duration: All day
Recurrence: One-time event
Venue: Mounty Sinai School of Medicine/Mount Sinai Medical Center
City: New York
State: NY
Country: USA
Cost: East
Company: Mount SDinai School of Medicine Dermatology Dept.
Name: Yvonne Meyers, Administrative Manager
Address: One Gustave L. Levy Place
Address 2: Dept. Box # 1047
City: New York
State: NY
Postal Code: 10029
Country: USA
Phone: 212-659-9528
Fax: 212-348-7434
Email: Yvonne.Meyers@mountsinai.org
Website: www.mssm.edu/cme/courses/dermatology or www.MountSinaiDermatology.com
Program Director(s): Gary Goldenberg, MD; Mark Lebwohl, MD; Albert Lefkovits, MD; Ellen Marmur MD; James Spencer, MD
Description: This symposium is specifically designed to update the practicing dermatologists and cosmetic surgeons and other health professionals on the timeliest advances in Medical and Surgical Dermatology. New information about psoriasis, rosacea, skin cancer, dermatopathology, eczema, infectious diseases, contact dermatitis; HIV Dermatology; and numerous cosmetic procedures will be presented. Clinical pearls about topical therapy, simple explanations of complicated dermatopathologic diagnoses, and discussion pertaining to educationally valuable cases are among the many subjects which will be covered in this year’s program. Live Patient Demonstrations and Workshops with newly-approved cosmetic devices will also be featured. We will have an equal emphasis on the medical as well as the surgical dermatology. Participants will benefit from the close-circuit televising system which will enable them to observe cosmetic techniques while are being administrated by the world-renowned experts. The education which will be disseminated during the course of the program will enable participants to bridge their professional gaps so they could meet the educational needs which exist in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology, and dermatopathology. Participants will be able to earn CME/AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s).
Future Events:
Meeting Type: US
Event Type AAD Category 1 Recognized and AMA Accredited
AAD CME Program #: 245100
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