Bone experts, clinicians and osteoporosis patient societies to convene in Valencia, Spain
March 2011 will see the largest gathering of bone health experts, researchers, clinicians and osteoporosis patient societies in Europe. The scientific meetings, organized by Bone and Joint Congresses, are hosted by the International Osteoporosis Foundation and the European Society for Clinical and Economic Aspects of Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis.
ONLINE REGISTRATION AND ABSTRACT SUBMISSION NOW OPEN AT http://www.ecceo11-iof.org
European Congress on Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis (ECCEO11-IOF)
March 23-26, 2011
Palacio de Congresos, Valencia
- Focus on clinical research and the clinical management of osteoporosis and osteoarthritis
- A major forum for bone specialists, general practitioners, orthopaedists and other health professionals who wish to stay abreast of the latest in the field
- Stimulating plenary lectures by world experts, oral and poster sessions, informative meet-the-professor sessions, and ESCEO mini-symposia promise a wealth of information
- Large industry exhibition and numerous satellite symposia
IOF-ESCEO Pre-Clinical Symposium
March 22-23, 2011
Ayre Hotel Astoria Palace, Valencia
This new forum for translational and basic bone research features an outstanding programme led by symposium chair Gerard Karsenty. It will be an excellent opportunity for scientists to showcase their latest research and enjoy seven hours of oral presentations, eight cutting edge lectures and four 'Meet the Faculty' sessions on 'how-to' topics of interest to young researchers.
- For the first time ever, 250 euro grants will be offered for all selected oral presentations
- There will be no industry exhibits or sponsorship.
- Very low registration fee of only 150 euro (can be deducted from the ECCEO11-IOF registration fee)
Abstracts: Abstracts will be published in a supplement issue of 'Osteoporosis International'.
Abstract deadline for both meetings: January 14, 2011
Early bird registration rates: until December 10, 2010
Prior to the scientific meetings IOF will host the largest worldwide gathering of osteoporosis patient societies in the world. Some 150 representatives will attend the biannual IOF Worldwide Conference of Osteoporosis Patient Societies, enjoying three days of informative lectures, valuable interaction and practical workshops.
Provided by International Osteoporosis Foundation
