ESF-UB Conference on 'Rare Diseases II - Hearing/Sight Loss', DL 22.9

- Call for Applications/Papers -

Closing date: extended to 22 September 2009

Chairs: Christine Petit, Institut Pasteur, Paris, FR & José-Alain Sahel, Institut de la Vison, Paris, FR

Organising Committee: Olivier Lorentz, Institut de la Vision, Paris,FR & Michèle Roa, Institut Pasteur, Paris, FR

Auditory and visual impairments compose a very large spectrum of rare disorders occurring at any age. These two sensory deficiencies are combined in several syndromes, such as Usher syndrome, leading to a major disability. Despite significant advances, progress in the understanding of the pathogenesis of these disorders as well as in the development of therapeutic approaches and rehabilitation, call for the setting up of a brisk cross-talk between these two scientific biomedical fields. Indeed the relationship between the two sensory systems is multiple. Most of the disorders affect the sensory organs.
Their respective sensory cells, which are the major target cells of the defects, share several structures, for instance a cilium and ribbon synapses, and physiological properties. The therapeutic approaches, nowadays mainly based on pharmacological and gene therapy approaches for retinal defects and prostheses for hearing impairment, especially cochlear implants, provide a broad range of experience that can be fully exploited by the other sensory field. Finally,
rehabilitation in patients massively relies on the compensation of one sense by the other.

The meeting will bring together experts in sensory neuroscience, developmental biology, genetics, cell biology, modelling, translational research and therapy. It aims at promoting exchanges between the scientists of the two fields and beyond, at stimulating the emergence of new research projects at the interface between disciplines and at training young researchers in this interdisciplinary field.

The sessions will discuss in parallel and compare for vision and hearing:
· the process of the sensory information by the two sensory systems
· the evolution of the two sensory systems
· the development of the sensory organs and the associated developmental defects
· the mechanisms of sensory transduction and the associated disorders
· the role of the cilium and the ribbon synapses in photoreceptor cells and auditory hair cells, and the pathogenesis of the disorders affecting the two sensory systems
· the various therapeutic approaches and rehabilitation: the present
achievements, challenges and the fast evolving perspectives.

Three poster awards will be distributed to the best posters presented.
These prizes will fully cover the participants’ fees and travel costs.

A good number of grants are also available for young researchers to cover the conference fee and possibly part of the travel costs. Grant requests should be made by ticking appropriate field(s) in the paragraph "Grant application" of the application form.

A certain number of short oral presentations will also be selected from submitted abstracts. Abstracts should be submitted together with the application form.

Full conference programme and application form are accessible online from www.esf.org/conferences/09295.

ESF Contact for further information: Anne Guehl - aguehl@esf.org

(preluare GenomicaPC6)

RE: 7th international scientific conference for students and young doctors

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE
7th September 2009 (extended deadline)


CONFERENCE DATES
14th October (Wednesday) – 17th October (Saturday), 2009

CONFERENCE VENUE
Halls: “Ambroise Pare” and “Claudius Galen”
Place: University Telecommunication Endoscopic Centre, Medical University-Pleven
Address: 1, Kliment Ohridski str., Pleven 5800, Bulgaria

Official University Website: www.mu-pleven.bg
Conference Website: http://mdsc.mu-pleven.bg/
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REGISTRATION FEE
Notification: Registration fee waived for First award winners at the last VI medical scientific conference 15-18 October 2008!

Registration and advanced payment by 15th September 2009
Active Participants: 30.00 EUR for International Participants
Passive Participants: 25.00 EUR for International Participants

Registration and payment at the registration desk on arrival
Active Participants: 35.00 EUR for International Participants
Passive Participants: 30.00 EUR for International Participants

WileyRead the articles - Interscience Content Alert: Medical Education 43, 9

Wiley Interscience Content Alert: Medical Education 43, 9


Medical Education
Volume 43, Issue 9, 2009.
http://www3. interscience. wiley.com/ journal/12256396 1/issue

Online ISSN: 1365-2923
Print ISSN: 0308-0110


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Pages: 821-821
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http://www3. interscience. wiley.com/ journal/12256396 4/abstract

Published Online: 20 Aug 2009
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365- 2923.2009. 03510.x

Pages: 822-823
Must the hidden curriculum be the 'black box' for unspoken truth?Ara Tekian
http://www3. interscience. wiley.com/ journal/12256397 0/abstract

Published Online: 20 Aug 2009
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365- 2923.2009. 03443.x

Pages: 824-825
A medical education view on sociological perspectives on professionalismJill Morrison, Al Dowie, Phil Cotton, John Goldie
http://www3. interscience. wiley.com/ journal/12256396 6/abstract

Published Online: 20 Aug 2009
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365- 2923.2009. 03444.x

Pages: 826-828
A sociological framing of medicine's modern-day professionalism movementFrederic W Hafferty, Brian Castellani
http://www3. interscience. wiley.com/ journal/12256396 3/abstract

Published Online: 20 Aug 2009
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365- 2923.2009. 03445.x

Pages: 829-837
Sociological interpretations of professionalism
Maria Athina Martimianakis, Jerry M Maniate, Brian David Hodges
http://www3. interscience. wiley.com/ journal/12254014 8/abstract

Published Online: 6 Aug 2009
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365- 2923.2009. 03408.x

Pages: 838-846
Computer animations in medical education: a critical literature reviewJorge G Ruiz, David A Cook, Anthony J Levinson
http://www3. interscience. wiley.com/ journal/12256397 2/abstract

Published Online: 20 Aug 2009
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365- 2923.2009. 03429.x

Pages: 847-853
Student portfolios and the hidden curriculum on gender: mapping exclusionChristine B Phillips
http://www3. interscience. wiley.com/ journal/12256396 9/abstract

Published Online: 20 Aug 2009
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365- 2923.2009. 03403.x

Pages: 854-865
Reasoning versus knowledge retention and ascertainment throughout a problem-based learning curriculum
Anne Collard, Sabine Gelaes, Sophie Vanbelle, Serge Bredart, Jean-Olivier Defraigne, Jacques Boniver, Jean-Pierre Bourguignon
http://www3. interscience. wiley.com/ journal/12256396 7/abstract

Published Online: 20 Aug 2009
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365- 2923.2009. 03410.x

Pages: 866-873
Difficult incidents and tutor interventions in problem-based learning tutorials
Pawel Kindler, Christopher Grant, Steven Kulla, Gary Poole, William Godolphin
http://www3. interscience. wiley.com/ journal/12256396 2/abstract

Published Online: 20 Aug 2009
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365- 2923.2009. 03423.x

Pages: 874-882
Doctors' perceptions of why 360-degree feedback does (not) work: a qualitative studyKarlijn Overeem, Hub Wollersheim, Erik Driessen, Kiki Lombarts, Geertje van de Ven, Richard Grol, Onyebuchi Arah
http://www3. interscience. wiley.com/ journal/12256397 6/abstract

Published Online: 20 Aug 2009
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365- 2923.2009. 03439.x

Pages: 883-886
Global overall rating for assessing clinical competence: what does it really show?
Rosângela C L Domingues, Eliana Amaral, Angélica M B Zeferinohttp://www3. interscience. wiley.com/ journal/12256397 3/abstract

Published Online: 20 Aug 2009
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365- 2923.2009. 03431.x

Pages: 887-894
Social accountability and accreditation: a new frontier for educational institutions
Charles Boelen, Bob Woollard http://www3. interscience. wiley.com/ journal/12256397 4/abstract

Published Online: 20 Aug 2009
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365- 2923.2009. 03413.x

Pages: 895-906
Continuity in a longitudinal out-patient attachment for Year 3 medical students
Maria A Wamsley, Nadine Dubowitz, Puja Kohli, Molly Cooke, Bridget C O'Brien
http://www3. interscience. wiley.com/ journal/12254014 9/abstract

Published Online: 6 Aug 2009
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365- 2923.2009. 03424.x

Pages: 907-911
Obstetrics and gynaecology chief resident attitudes toward teaching junior residents under normal working conditions
Karen M Gil, Jennifer L Savitski, Sara Bazan, Laurene R Patterson, Melissa Kirven
http://www3. interscience. wiley.com/ journal/12256396 5/abstract

Published Online: 20 Aug 2009
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365- 2923.2009. 03422.x

Pages: 912-922
A mixed-methods study of interprofessional learning of resuscitation skills
Paul Bradley, Simon Cooper, Fiona Duncan
http://www3. interscience. wiley.com/ journal/12256396 8/abstract

Published Online: 20 Aug 2009
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365- 2923.2009. 03432.x

Pages: 923-924
Learning best together: social constructivism and global partnerships in medical education
Jane Philpott, Helen Batty
http://www3. interscience. wiley.com/ journal/12256397 1/abstract

Published Online: 20 Aug 2009
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365- 2923.2009. 03436.x

Pages: 925-925
Professionalism, again
Michael Schachter
http://www3. interscience. wiley.com/ journal/12256397 5/abstract

Published Online: 20 Aug 2009
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365- 2923.2009. 03435.x

GH/Innovate 2010

Global Health & Innovation Conference
Presented by Unite For Sight, 7th Annual Conference
Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Saturday, April 17 - Sunday, April 18, 2010
Register Today For Lowest Registration Rate (Rate Increases After August 31): http://www.unitefor sight.org/ conference


Call For Abstracts: Submit an abstract online at http://www.unitefor sight.org/ conference
The abstract deadline is September 20.

“A Meeting of Minds”—CNN

200 speakers, including keynote addresses by Seth Godin, Jeffrey Sachs and Sonia Sachs. Social innovation sessions by CEOs and Directors of Acumen Fund, Partners in Health, WaterPartners, Save The Children, HealthStore Foundation, and many others.

The Global Health & Innovation Conference convenes more than 2,200 participants from 55 countries. The conference challenges students, public health professionals, educators, doctors, scientists, lawyers, universities, corporations, nonprofits, and others, to develop innovative, effective solutions to achieve global goals.

WHO Patient Safety - Research Grants

Applications are invited for the 2009 Small Grants Research Programme

This project has been set up to stimulate research on patient safety priority areas by providing seed funding for small research projects. In addition, it is envisaged that the initiative will contribute to building local research capacity and will help raise awareness about patient safety. The programme focuses on applied research. Applications that attempt to identify local solutions, or evaluate the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of existing solutions are especially welcomed.

Grants will be awarded on a competitive basis, following peer review by a panel of external experts. Between US$10 000 - 25 000 will be available per grant. Application deadline: 30 September 2009.

Information on the Small Research Grants Programme and how to apply

European Words is waiting for YOU!

Dear European friends,

Last month you have been able to read the first edition of European Words, the new online magazine about students’ life in Europe, written by students, written for students!

In June we will publish European Words volume 2 and for this edition the European Words team is still looking for articles!

Do you want to share your way of living in your country and home town with the rest of Europe? Do you want to tell other European students what it’s like to be a medical student in your country? Then start writing and send us your article! Your article can be a report, a column, an interview or whatever you think will be interesting and fun to read for other European medical students.

Please send your article – with a maximum of 500 words - before 15 June 2009 to europeanwords@gmail.com.

Do you want to do more than just writing an article for European Words? European Words is looking for new team members, who will review the articles we receive, write their own articles and help develop the whole concept of European Words to grow to an even bigger level! We are also looking for a webmaster to create the new European Words website, which will be available soon.
Do you want to become part of the European Words team? Please send us an email with a short introduction and motivation at europeanwords@gmail.com. The deadline to apply is 15 June 2009!

If you have any further questions about European Words, please do not hesitate to contact us.

European Words: Your Words, Your World!

Yours,

Ragna Boerma
Editor-in-Chief European Words

9-15 August, Indonesia. Summer training project: ACTION

This is an invitation to ACTION Project which is a project on disaster management in Jakarta Indonesia 9-15 August, 2009.
Please visit our website www.action-project.org. You will get more detail and you can apply from the website.


Dear friends,

This is Masami from Japan.

Today I would like you inform you the greatest project in Asia Pacific, which is ACTION. ACTION stands for Asian Collaborative Training on Infectious Disease, Outbreak, Natural Disasters and Refugee Management. I am the former international project coordinator of this project.

This is 7days international training project and every year we hold this event somewhere in Asia. Because as you know, our region has the biggest damage from natural disasters yearly. We have earthquakes, typhoons, tsunami and many others.

In ACTION09 we are going to focus on Infectious Diseases issue. Especially last several years, we faced some important and difficult infectious diseases and they may be happen or expand due to natural disasters. Also we also study disaster management. We are trying to educate people who can be a leader to be able to manage the community and country where disaster happens.

To study disaster management, Asia is the best place. Unfortunately or fortunately, we have lots of experiences from disasters. Nowadays, anywhere in the world has risk of being affected by natural disasters.

We have participants from more than 10 countries from all over the world. You will share your ideas and you can improve yourself.

Who can manage when it comes? And what you can do as a medical doctor? It your turn!!

Now all of you are welcomed to ACTION 09, 9-15 August in Jakarta, Indonesia.
More information and detail is on our website. Visit our website; www.action-project.org

Participation fee is 350/200/150 Euro. It depends on your NMO.

Any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Thank you for your reading and looking forward your application.
Best regards from Osaka, Japan.
masami