Annual Meeting The Egyptian Society for Joint Diseases and Arthritis 18 th -22 nd February, 2013 International Congress Centre Sharm El Sheikh
Welcome Address From the President Dear Colleagues, The society s annual meeting is the most important in Egypt for exchange of scientific and clinical knowledge as well as an opportunity for interaction of Rheumatologists from all over the world. After a two in the row successful proficiently held congresses over the last 2 year at the International Congress Center in the unique city of Sharm El-Sheikh, we are pleased to meet you again to share even more achievements. This year's congress theme is on Recent Advances in the Management of Rheumatic Diseases, which stems from the ongoing efforts to innovate and influx of new biologics which has made it indispensable to try to settle recommendations and guidelines for their use at different disease stages. Prof. Dr. Ayman K. El-Garf Looking forward to welcome you at Sharm El Sheikh, one of the world's most amazing International destinations in Sinai, Egypt President of The Egyptian Society For Joint Diseases and Arthritis
Conference Theme: Recent Advances in The Management of Rheumatic Diseases Targeting Immuno-pathogenesis of rheumatic diseases Role of biologics in management of rheumatic diseases New treatment lines in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Advances in the management of rheumatoid arthritis Up-to-date trends in Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis Scleroderma, myositis and related syndromes Vasculitis ADVISORY BOARD Abdel Monem Helal Abdel Samad El-Hewala Amany Abo El-Souod Ahmed Genedy Atef El-Ghaweet Diaa Mohasseb Fathy El-Balasy Hassan Basiouny Kamel Heshmat Magdy Awadallah Mohamed Abdel Hafiz Mohamed Gamal Zaki Naglaa Gadallah Reda Awad Samia Abdel Monem Samia Fadda Samia Zaki Samir El-Badawy Sherif Shawki Tahsin El-Hadidi ORGANIZING COMMITTEE Ayman El-Garf Khaled El-Hadidi Khaled Sorour Bassel El-Zorkany Mohamed Abdel Hafiz Hanan Kotb Tamer Gheita Ghada El-Mardenly GENERAL INFORMATION Date: Venue: Language: websites: 18th -22nd February, 2013 International Congress Centre, Sharm El-Sheikh The official language of the congress is English The Society: www.rheumatology.eg.net The Egyptian Rheumatologist Journal www.ees.elsevier.com/erhe Health Advance website: www.rheume.com Registration: Egyptians: 600 LE Non-Egyptians: 200 $ Registration fees include: Admission to Scientific Sessions Admission to Technical Exhibition Conference Kit (name tag, bag, program, abstract book) Certificate of Attendance Coffee breaks and Lunches Gala Dinner Application: (for participants) Please send the following Registration information by email to: registration@rheum-egypt.org Name (Block letters): Specialty: Institute: Address: Country: City: Telephone numbers (include country or city code): Registration type: (Egyptian or non-egyptian) Payment all registration fees should be paid to: Egyptian Society for Joint Diseases and Arthritis Misr Bank, Manial Branch Swift: BMISEGCXX 140 Account number: 4774/1/143
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION TRANSPORTATION The Scientific program comprises of: Plenary lectures Free papers sessions Debate session Clinical case presentations Symposia Tutorial sessions Please verify the suggested session for your presentation The abstract should be written as follows: Title: Author(s): email: Presenter: Suggested session: Abstract (200 words or less): Abstracts must be submitted via email to: rheumatology.eg.net@gmail.com Abstracts must be sent before the 15 th December, 2012 A confirmation email of the abstract acceptance will be sent before 15 th Jan, 2013 Speakers Services: Conference hall is equipped with data show machine and laptop (Microsoft Windows and Office). Please provide your presentation on a CD or portable storage device to the organizing committee after registration. Speakers and Chairpersons are kindly requested to stick to the allocated time The society arranged free transportation service to the members from Cairo to Sharm El-Sheikh and back to Cairo. Accompanying persons including children and non society members must pay a full round trip ticket of 150 LE The buses will leave Cairo on Monday 18th February, 2013 at 7.00 am from in front of the main gate of Kasr El-Aini Hospitals and will return on Friday 22nd of February, 2013. Continuous Shuttle transportation service from the Hotels to the International Congress Centre is provided as well as downtown ACCOMODATION Congress and accommodation venue: The simplicity of sun, sea and sand, The luxury of five-star hotels, water sports, shopping and entertainment. This is Sharm El-Sheikh, one of the most accessible and developed tourist resort communities on the Sinai Peninsula. The congress will be held in The International Congress Centre, Jolie Ville Maritim Hotel & Resort. We are honored to welcome you in Sharm El-Sheikh and hope your stay will be enjoyable and educational Accommodation form: Participant: Name (block letters): Address: Country: City: Telephone numbers (include country or city code): Mailing address: email: Accompanying Person(s): Name(s) (Block letters):
HOTELS ACCOMODATION Jolie Ville Golf and Resort Sharm El Sheikh Occupying a prime location atop a tranquil plateau overlooking the ocean, the Maritim Jolie Ville Golf & Resort is an exceptional luxury resort appreciated by discerning holidaymakers and golfing enthusiasts alike. The idyllic sandy coves of Marikha Bay can be easily reached by walking down the steps. Naama Bay - the pulsating heart of nearby Sharm El Sheikh - is a mere 7 kilometres away. Jolie Ville Royal Peninsula Hotel & Resort Sharm El Sheikh This luxury resort covers 200,000 sqm of private, landscaped grounds situated at a highly desirable location between Naama Bay and the airport. Naama Bay is the centre of the beloved holiday paradise and entertainment hot spot, Sharm El Sheikh. The resort's swimming pool area alone covers 4,000 sqm and affords guests an oasis of refreshing depths and relaxing tranquillity. The stylish, climate-controlled rooms begin at 60 sqm in size and ensure guests feel special from the moment they open the door. There is a shuttle service to Naama Bay and to the resort's sister hotel, the Maritim Jolie Ville Golf & Resort, which has its own section of beach overlooking a reef. Golf & Resort Room Suite Single Double Triple Single Double Triple Executive Royal wing Royal room room room Egyptian (LE) 730 850 1180 Peninsula Egyptian (LE) 600 700 900 Non Egyptian (USD) 145 165 450 500 Non Egyptian (USD) 120 140 * Above rates are per room per night on half board (HB) basis all inclusive * Above rates are per room per night on half board (HB) basis all inclusive Children Policy: 1. Children below 6 years: free of charge when sharing parents existing bedding. 2. Children 6-12 years: sharing existing parents' bedding will be free of charge in accommodation and will be charged 150 LE per child per day for HB basis (Breakfast and Dinner buffet). Children Policy: 1. Children below 6 years: free 2. Children 6-12 years: sharing existing parents' bedding will be free of charge in accommodation and will be charged 150 LE per child per day for HB basis (Breakfast and Dinner buffet). Congress organized by: Nile Conference Centre (NCC) 34 El-Falah street, El-Mohandessein, Giza, Egypt Fax: +02-2-330339588