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Invitation to Brittany
Conference Organisation
Conference Secretariat
Important Dates
Venue
Conference Language
Currency
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Exhibition & Sponsorship
Travel
Conference Registration and
Hotel booking will be available in mid-November |
Programme
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INVITATION TO THE 32ND ECFS CONFERENCE
IN BREST 2009 |
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Stuart Elborn
President, ECFS |
Claude Férec
President 32nd ECFC |
Pierre Lehn
Vice-President 32nd ECFC |
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
It is a great pleasure to invite you to the 2009 European Cystic Fibrosis Conference which
will take place at the Quartz congress centre in Brest, an ultra-modern facility located in
the heart of Brittany, France.
The ECFS conferences
are based on excellence in science and clinical care, and bring together the best of
European and international experts in cystic fibrosis. Your
participation will contribute to a productive conference which will
include a challenging and exciting programme of plenary sessions,
symposia and workshops. The 2009 ECFS conference in Brest will also be
great opportunity to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the discovery of
the CF gene!
The city of BREST, regional capital of Western Brittany, is known as the
Gateway to the Atlantic. The city has grown in the heart of a
magnificent bay and developed a rich maritime culture symbolizing
openness to the world, modernity and tradition. BREST is a
university town with a lively and dynamic atmosphere, and the region is
internationally renowned for major achievements in CF research and
clinical care. Brittany has a strong Celtic tradition with a
wonderful culture mixed with modern thinking.
This will be a great place to celebrate the past achievements in CF and
chart new routes to develop better clinical care and effective
treatments for people with CF. Come and join us in Brest for an
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INVITATION
TO BRITTANY
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Jean Lafond
President Vaincre la Mucoviscidose
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Gabriel Bellon
President French Cystic Fibrosis Society |
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The French Cystic Fibrosis Society and the French Cystic Fibrosis
Association "Vaincre la Mucoviscidose" would like to extend a very
warm invitation to the 2009 conference in Brittany. We hope
that you will come and enjoy the hospitality of the Breton peninsula
and the city of Brest.
We hope that this opportunity to discuss the latest research and
clinical developments in CF will enable all participants to return
to their home towns and countries better equipped to make their
contribution to the complex and serious condition that is Cystic
Fibrosis.
The French Cystic Fibrosis Society and the French Cystic Fibrosis Association "Vaincre
la Mucoviscidose" are proud to be hosting this important conference.
The improvements we have seen over the years owe everything to the
dedicated scientists, clinicians and allied health professionals who
have been so committed to better understand and treat Cystic
Fibrosis. The conference will help to focus and stimulate
further research and clinical developments so important to those
affected with Cystic Fibrosis.
We look forward to our stimulating time together in
Brittany.
City of Brest
The historic port of Brest lies on a stunning peninsula, a wondrous
example of the harmony between land and sea. Formed by eight
communities and housing numerous treasures, "Brest Métropole Océane"
offers religious, civil and military history, mixed with a glorious
maritime past.
Brest has a population of over 380,000 in the city
proper while the whole of Western Brittany has about one million
inhabitants. It harbours the head office of the French Navy
and is one of the leaders in European marine sciences.
Discover Brest and its surroundings situated at the
land's end. This charming area offers many interesting
possibilities: Celtic-inspired folklore, the Castle and the Tour
Tanguy, curious menhirs, ancient forts, lighthouses, lovely fresh
seafood and of course world-famous crêpes.
Enjoy and experience the feel of the ocean in one of
the most famous port cities in Europe. Brest plays host to
major attractions such as Océanopolis, an ocean discovery park, and
a first class programme of events. An outstanding and
protected living environment, a natural and architectural heritage
and a rich and diverse cultural life make Brest and the tip of
Finistère a leading tourist destination. |
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Steering Committee |
Scientific Committee in session 14 June 2008 |
Stuart Elborn, ECFS President
Claude Férec, Conference President
Pierre Lehn, Conference Vice-President
Gabriel Bellon (FR)
Su Madge (UK)
Marcus Mall (DE) |
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Scientific Committee |
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Pascal Babry, FR
Frédéric Becq, FR
Mandy Bryon, UK
Rafael Canton, SP
Gérard Chabanon, FR
Marco Cipolli, IT
Kristine Colpaert, BE
Christiane De Boeck, BE
Hugo de Jonge, NL
Jane de Vries, NL
Pavel Dřevínek, CZ
Frank Dufour, FR
Brigitte Fauroux, FR
Hughes Gauchez, FR
Emmanuelle Girodon, FR
Lynne Gumery, UK
Harry Heijerman, NL
Dominique Hubert, FR |
Batsheva Kerem, IL
Milan Macek, CZ
Maggie Mcllwaine, CA
Alison Morton, UK
Claus Moser, DK
Anne Munck, FR
Petr Pohunek, CZ
Giles Rault, FR
Sophie Ravilly, FR
Jacques Sarles, FR
Isabelle Sermet, FR
David Sheppard, UK
Martin Stern, DE
Harm Tiddens, NL
Domonique Turck, FR
Maria Tzetis, GR
Dieter Worlitzsch, DE
Olga Zegarra-Moran, IT |
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CONFERENCE SECRETARIAT - back to top |
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For further
information on Registration, Hotels, Special Requirements,
Exhibition Space, and Conference Sponsorship, please contact:
ECFC 2009
c/o K.I.T. Group
Kurfürstendamm 71
D-10709 Berlin, Germany
Tel: +49 30 24603336
Fax:+49 30 24603200
email: ecfc2009@kit-group.org
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For further
information on the Scientific Programme, Abstract Submissions, and general enquiries,
please contact:
European Cystic Fibrosis Society
Kastanieparken 7
7470 Karup,
Denmark
Tel: +45 86 676260
Fax: +45 86 676290
email: info@ecfs.eu |
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IMPORTANT
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Conference Dates: 10-13 June 2009 |
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Deadline for Abstract Submission: 23 January 2009 |
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Deadline for Case Presentations: 25 February 2009 |
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Notification of Abstract Acceptance: 10 March 2009 |
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Deadline for Early Registration Fee: 17 March 2009
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CONFERENCE VENUE -
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The conference centre "Le Quartz" is located in the heart of the city of
Brest.
It is approximately 20 minutes (by car) from the airport and 5 minutes
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CONFERENCE LANGUAGE - back
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The Conference language
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CURRENCY &
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Currency -
The currency of France is the Euro |
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Personal Insurance -
The organizers do not accept responsibility for individual medical, travel or personal insurance.
All participants are strongly advised to make their own personal insurance before traveling to the conference. |
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TRAVEL -
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All delegates, speakers and session chairpersons need
to make their own travel arrangements to the conference.
Official Carrier
The official carrier for the conference is Air France
Event-id-code 04419AF valid for travel from
05/06/2009 to 18/06/2009
Discounts are applied to a wide range of airfares, in
all classes of travel (Espace Première [First], Espace Affaires
[Business] and Tempo [Coach]) on all Air France flights worldwide.
To access the preferential fares granted for this conference, use
this link:
www.airfrance-globalmeetings.com
Brest Airport
Link to
Brest
airport
By Train:
The French Railway company SNCF offers 20% discount on train tickets
within France during the conference period (not valid for trains
Thalys, Eurostar, Lyria). To take advantage of this discount, please
send an e-mail to
ecfc2009@kit-group.org.
Visa Requirements for France
It is the sole
responsibility of the attendee to organise his/her visa
requirements. Attendees who require an entry visa must allow
sufficient time for the application procedure. Attendees
should contact the nearest embassy or consulate to determine
the appropriate timing for their visa applications.
The organisers will not directly contact
embassies and consulates on behalf of visa applicants
Letter of Invitation to the Conference
Individuals requiring an official Letter of
Invitation can request one from the ECFC Registration
Department. To receive a Letter of Invitation, attendees
must first register to the conference and submit payment in
full. Letters of Invitation will not be sent after the
standard registration deadline. The Letter of Invitation
does not financially obligate the conference organisers in
any way. All expenses incurred in relation to the conference
are the sole responsibility of the attendee. |
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REGISTRATION, ACCOMMODATION,
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Further information for conference registration and
reservation of hotel accommodation to be published.
Abstract
submission will be open in mid-November 2008. |
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