Welcome Letter With great pleasure and privilege we invite you to the 6th Southeast European Conference on Chemotherapy and Infection in Thessaloniki (Greece) in November, 2015. The annual conference focuses on the treatment of Infection and Cancer by the performance of the appropriate Antimicrobial and Anticancer Chemotherapy, in south-eastern Europe. Its aim is promotion of new knowledge and collaboration of scientists working in this field and region of SE Europe. Through problem sharing and solving we pursue to increase international cooperation and broaden our horizons. To reach our goals the International Scientific Committee will prepare scientific program that will cover a broad spectrum of topics. Experts in basic and clinical sciences will shed new light on the latest developments in the fields of infectious diseases and oncology. On behalf of the International Scientific Committee we invite you to actively participate and share your knowledge with colleagues. The 1 st Congress of the new Mediterranean Society of Chemotherapy and Infection (MEDSOCCHEMI), successor of the MSC, in parallel with to the 6 th SEEC, will be held in the beautiful and historic town of Thessaloniki. Thessaloniki is located in the north part of Greece overlooking the gulf of Thermaikos, it is the major Mediterranean port and has always been a crossroad of civilizations. Thessaloniki is called Queen of Balkans because of its diverse beauty and its hospitable people. SEEC 2015 and MEDSOCCHEMI will bring prominent scientist from SE Europe,the Mediterranean and the neighbour countries together,to serve as a gate and help share, promote the work and research and transmit knowledge and new treatments for infection and cancer in the region.the event will offer you an invaluable professional and personal experience. We are looking forward to seeing you in Thessaloniki. George L. Petrikkos, Chair
Topics Microbial resistance in SE Europe and other Mediterranean countries Endemic and emerging infectious diseases in Balkan and Mediterranean countries Antibiotic prescribing policies, consumption and microbial resistance in European and non-european countries Epidemiology of Invasive Fungal Infections Newer antifungals Hepatitis B and C in SE Europe and other Mediterranean countries Epidemiology and treatment of HIV and other STDs Infection and Cancer is there a relation? Novel anti-gram positive and anti-gram negative agents Vaccinations myths and realities Nosocomial infection and infection control in the era of MDR pathogens Clinical trials and research centers network for bringing new anti-infective agents into medical practice Progress in the anticancer treatment Newer guidelines for the treatment of infections in cancer and other immunocompromised patients Colonization vs infection of patients in health care facilities Infections in critically Ill patients Bone and soft tissue complicated infections
Organizing Committee Efstratios Maltezos, Greece Simeon Metallidis, Greece Charalampos Antachopoulos, Greece Andrea Novelli, Italy George L. Daikos, Greece Teresita Mazzei, Italy Ian Gould, UK Milan Cizman, Slovenia Serhat Unal, Turkey Souha S. Kanj, Lebanon Maria Alexandrou, Cyprus
International Scientific Committee Athanasios Skoutelis, Greece Bruno Barsic Bruno Croatia Sotirios Tsiodras, Greece Georgios Samonis, Greece George L. Daikos, Greece Angelos Hatzakis, Greece Athanasios Tsakris, Greece Dan Engelhard, Israel Mihai Nechifor, Romania Serafeim Kastanakis, Greece George Dalekos, Greece Bojana Beovic, Slovenia Teresita Mazzei, Italy Moyssis Lelekis, Greece Andrea Novelli, Italy Krassimir Metodiev, Bulgaria Ian Gould, UK Pelemis Mijomir, Serbia Milan Cizman, Slovenia Francesco Scaglione, Italy Serhat Unal, Turkey Emmanuel Roilides, Greece Halit Ozsut, Turkey Konstantinos Syrigos Souha S. Kanj, Lebanon Apostolos Chatzitolios, Greece George Potamitis, Cyprus Athanasios Skoutelis, Greece
Registration For online registration please click on the image below Early till 15/06/2015 Late from 16/06/2015 Participants 200 270 Residents 100 150 Students 50 50 Registration fee includes: Congress Material Entrance to all Sessions Entrance to the Exhibition Area Coffee Breaks and Light Lunches Venue & Accommodation Accommod ation cost is per room, per night and includes breakfast and taxes Hotel Porto Palace Single Room Double Room 105 120 w Organizational Support Mrs Marita Mantala - t.+30 211 100 1781 - m.mantala@zita-management.com