The 10th EFCC Continuous
Postgraduate Course
in Clinical Chemistry
European Federation
of Clinical Chemistry and
Laboratory Medicine
European Thrombosis
Research Organization
Under the auspices of
NEW TRENDS IN
CLASSIFICATION, DIAGNOSIS
AND MANAGEMENT OF
THROMBOPHILIA
23-24 October 2010
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Croatian Society of
Medical Biochemists
Slovenian Association
for Clinical Chemistry
Inter-University
Centre Dubrovnik
Program
DUBROVNIK CITY MAP
Welcome
Dear Colleagues,
On behalf of the Organizers it is our pleasure to welcome you again
in Dubrovnik! The 10th postgraduate European Federation of
Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (EFCC) weekend
course, entitled “New trends in classification, diagnosis and
management of thrombophilia”, will be held at the Inter-University
Centre Dubrovnik. We proudly announce that at its 10th anniversary
the course will be co-organized with the European Thrombosis
Research Organisation (ETRO).
We hope that all those attending this joint meeting at supreme
professional level, will have an excellent opportunity to acquire new
knowledge and exchange experience in the field, while also making
new friends and enjoying the beauties of Dubrovnik.
We look forward to offering you a truly pleasant and unforgettable
stay in Dubrovnik.
Venue:
Inter-University Centre Dubrovnik (IUC) (in walking distance from hotels)
Don Frana Bulića 4, 20 000 Dubrovnik, Croatia
Phone: +385 20 413 626, fax: +385 20 413 628,
E-mail: iuc@iuc.hr ; http://www.iuc.hr
Welcome to the 10th EFCC Continuous Postgraduate Course
in Clinical Chemistry!
Web addresses:
Assist Prof. Ana-Maria Šimundić
Course President
Prof. László Muszbek
President
European Thrombosis Research Organization
About Dubrovnik…
http://www.dubrovnik-croatia.net
Cultural attractions…
http://www.visitdubrovnik.hr/attractions
Prof. Andrea Rita Horvath
President
European Federation of
Clinical Chemistry and
Laboratory Medicine
Prof. Elizabeta Topić
President
Croatian Society of
Medical Biochemists
Barbara Možina, MSc
President
Slovenian Association for
Clinical Chemistry
City map; Dubrovnik guide; What to see and do in
Dubrovnik…
http://www.tzdubrovnik.hr
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PROGRAM
REGISTRATION
PROGRAM
OCTOBER 24th, 08:15 – 09:00
OCTOBER 24th, 20:00h
SATURDAY EVENING
SATURDAY MORNING
OCTOBER
900 – 915
Introduction
915 – 945
Platelets: structure and function
Hans Deckmyn (Belgium)
Hypercoagulable states: pathophysiology,
classification and epidemiology
Zrinka Alfirević (Croatia)
945 – 1015
24th
Get-together-dinner for all course participants.
1015 – 1100
Break
1100 – 1130
Diagnostic algorithm in thrombophilia screening
Sandra Margetić (Croatia)
Genetic basis of thrombosis
Maurizio Margaglione (Italy)
1130 – 1200
SATURDAY AFTERNOON
830 – 900
900 – 930
OCTOBER 24th
1430 – 1500
1500 – 1530
1530 – 1600
Antithrombin deficiency László Muszbek (Hungary)
Deficiency of protein C, S Zsuzsanna Bereczky (Hungary)
FV Leiden and FII 20210 testing in thromboembolic
disorders Tadej Pajić (Slovenia)
1600 – 1630
Break
1630 – 1700
Antiphospholipid antibodies
Philip G. de Groot (Netherlands)
Hyperhomocysteinemia and thrombophilia
Mojca Božič Mijovski (Slovenia)
Thrombosis and cancer Maria Benedetta Donati (Italy)
1700 – 1730
1730 – 1800
OCTOBER 25th
SUNDAY MORNING
Pediatric thrombosis
Alenka Trampus Bakija (Slovenia)
Thrombophilia screening: whom, why and when to
test? Mojca Stegnar (Slovenia)
930 – 1000
Break
1000 – 1030
Genetic association studies in thrombophilia
research Ana-Maria Šimundić (Croatia)
Pharmacogenetics guided anticoagulation therapy
Christine Mannhalter (Austria)
1030 – 1100
Programme is also available at HDMB, IFCC and EFCC web sites:
www.hdmb.hr
www.ifcc.org
www.efcclm.eu
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FORM
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REGISTRATION
GENERAL
I N FO R M A T I O N
Scientific Committee:
Ana-Maria Šimundić, Croatia
László Muszbek, Hungary
Victor Blaton, Belgium
Barbara Možina, Slovenia
The 10th EFCC Continuous Postgraduate Course in Clinical Chemistry
NEW TRENDS IN CLASSIFICATION, DIAGNOSIS AND
MANAGEMENT OF THROMBOPHILIA
23-24 October, 2010
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Course Secretariat:
Croatian Society of Medical Biochemists
Boškovićeva 18, 10 000 Zagreb
Phone/fax: +385 1 4828 133
E-mail: sanda.berzenji@gmail.com
Registration:
Registration desk will be opened at 8:15, Saturday, 23 October, 2010
form to: sanda.berzenji@gmail.com
Registration fee is 100 € and it covers course proceedings, coffee breaks and
get-together-dinner.
Method of payment:
On site: in Kunas (Croatian currency) or bank transfer to: Croatian Society of
Medical Biochemists, Boškovićeva 18, Zagreb, Zagrebačka banka, Zagreb.
IBAN: HR7123600001101318371
Account number for Croatian participants: 2360000-1101318371,
poziv na broj: 24102009 (for Croatian participants)
Language: The official language of the Course is English.
Transfer from airport:
Dubrovnik Airport Ćilipi is located 22 km from the City (about 30 minutes by
car). You can take a taxi from the airport to your hotel. The price is
approximately HRK 200 (EUR 25).
There is a continuous bus service from the airport to the City, Main bus
station. The price is HRK 25 (EUR 3). Tickets may be purchased on the bus.
From the Main bus station you can take a local bus or a taxi to the hotel.
This registration form is also availlable on-line (http://www.hdmb.hr/)
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SCHOLARSHIPS
ACCOMMODATION OFFER
Rooms at several hotels in Dubrovnik are available at special rates
for 10th EFCC course participiants.
For complete list of hotels at discounted rates, please visit
http://www.iuc.hr/hotels.php.
For reservations please contact travel agency:
GULLIVER Travel d.o.o. (Jelena Vlašić, jelena@gulliver.hr)
O.S.Radića 32,
Dubrovnik,
Croatia
Phone:+385 20 410 880
Fax.+385 20 410 890
Dubrovnik by night
Scholarships are available for young course participants
(under 40 years).
Grant application form may be downloaded from the web site:
http://www.hdmb.hr/.
Application deadline: June 15th, 2010.
For individual participants registering directly to the hotel, please be
sure to register as the 10th EFCC course participiant, to be elligible
for discounted hotel rates.
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