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A N N O U N C E M E N T A N D C A L L F O R P A P E R S

Early Diagnosis Implies Early Intervention

INVITATION TO ATTEND

We plan an outstanding meeting:

It celebrates the 20th anniversary of the EACD meetings, confirming thelong tradition of the society, which is based on the high quality of the topicspresented throughout these years. The topics are interesting and attractivefor an increasing number of interdisciplinary participants, such as doctorsand therapists involved in the diagnostics and treatment of children at riskof or with disability.

This is the first meeting in a non Western European country, and will promotethe EACD in the Eastern European countries. Moreover it aims to make acontribution to bridging the differences in paediatric rehabilitation betweenEastern and Western Europe. Therefore, the topics and programme of themeeting will combine new attitudes and advances in paediatric rehabilitationand already established therapeutic methods and tools to document andevaluate disability in childhood, still lacking in East European countries.

This will be a joint meeting of the EACD and EPNS (European PaediatricNeurology Society). The opportunity to benefit from the expertise of bothsocieties certainly will result in high level scientific contributions.

The programme of the meeting will address the theme of “Early DiagnosisImplies Early Intervention” which we believe has the potential to ensurebetter functional recovery. Early implementation of appropriate therapeuticprocedures probably will not prevent disability, but may be able to promotea functional outcome. This is particularly true for perinatal brain damageand its sequels which will be presented in many ways: basic neuroscience,neuroprotection and evaluation of plasticity up to the broad spectrum oftherapeutic modalities.

All the topics of the programme will be presented by key note lectures,parallel sessions, lectures, dedicated papers and posters as well as workshopsand instructional courses.

Satellite symposia arranged by EACD/ EPNS will precede the officialprogramme of the meeting. Also, Parent Associations will contribute to thepre-meeting events enriching the programme by their satellite symposia.

We look forward to welcoming you to Zagreb and Croatia in 2008!

On behalf of the Organizing CommitteeVlatka Mejaπki-Boπnjak

President, Croatian Academy for Developmental Habilitation

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INVITATION TO ATTEND

2008 is the 20th anniversary of the European Academy of Childhood Disabilityand we shall be celebrating by visiting Zagreb the capital of Croatia. It isexciting that our meeting to celebrate this anniversary is being held in Zagreb.

For many years the late Dr Ronnie Mac Keith organised International meetingson a yearly basis in the UK with funding from the UK Spastics Society (nowSCOPE) and with the same support Brian Neville and other colleaguesproposed the formation of the European Academy of Childhood Disability. Mac Keith had been worried that formalising informal arrangements mightmean that the group lost its very personal, friendly and informal nature.This informality coupled with the scientific excellent of the programmes,the organising committee were keen to continue. I hope we can 20 yearslater say we have achieved this. Meetings have been held in most countriesin the European Union. On each occasion when we visit a country we haven’tbeen to before, as for example in Spain in 2006, the Academy attracts toit a new group of clinicians and scientists who we have recognise that theyacquire not only a scientific forum where they can receive and exchangeinformation about childhood disability but also a place where they can formnew and valued professional friendships.

In welcoming you to our meeting in Zagreb in 2008 the EACD is excitingthat it is going to be a meeting outside Western Europe and the EuropeanUnion and we look forward to forming a new group of friends and colleaguesin Croatia. Already the programme looks very exciting. The title of themeeting is “Early Diagnosis Implies Early Intervention” and we all hope thatearly intervention will lead to improvement. Families are often beguiledinto believing that we will find a cure and their child will normalise. Notsomething sadly that often happens but we can see that their life starts aswell as possible and that they have an early effective management programmein place. This is not something that we often achieve but we will be able toafter Zagreb.

So I join with Vlatka in inviting you to join us in this beautiful city and I lookforward to expanding my knowledge of disability and the environment inwhich our patients live. I am sure we shall find we have a lot to learn inCroatia.

Martin BaxChair, European Academy of Childhood Disability

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ORGANIZING INSTITUTIONS• Croatian Academy for Developmental Habilitation (affiliated to the

Children's Hospital Zagreb, Medical School, University of Zagreb)• Institute for Brain Research, Medical School, University of Zagreb• Faculty of Special Education and Habilitation• Zagreb School of Health Study• Centre for Habilitation of Children Zagreb• Special Hospital for Rehabilitation “Krapinske Toplice”• Special Hospital for Rehabilitation “KALOS”

ORGANIZING COMMITTEEVlatka Mejaπki-Boπnjak (Chair) Goran Krakar (Secretary)Silvija Philipps Tomislav GojmeracDesa GrubiÊ-JakupËeviÊ Biserka ReπiÊZlatko Sabol Ana SrπenIrena KlaiÊ Dubravka ©imunoviÊMirjana LeniËek Nadja Golja-FranuloviÊNada Tretinjak-MatasiÊ Darko MilaπËeviÊDamir LonËareviÊ Ivana VukoviÊ-TopËiÊSuzana SkoËiliÊ

EACD COMMITTEEMartin Bax (Chairman) - United KingdomHans Forssberg (Vice chairman) - SwedenPaul Gorham (Treasurer) - United KingdomMijna Hadders-Algra (Secretary) - NetherlandsEva Brogren Carlberg - SwedenIngeborg Kraegeloh-Mann - GermanyVlatka Mejaπki-Boπnjak - CroatiaLennart Von Wendt - FinlandPirkko Nieminen - FinlandGiovanni Cioni (Chairman of EACD Scientific Committee) - Italy

LOCAL SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEEVlatka Mejaπki-Boπnjak Ivica KostoviÊMarijan Klarica Miloπ JudaπBiserka ReπiÊ Marta LjubeπiÊEla KirinËiÊ-PauËiÊ Nina BariπiÊZorana Bujas Jasmina Frey ©krinjarLjerka CvitanoviÊ-©ojat Vlasta –uranoviÊEmilija JuretiÊ Milan StanojeviÊ

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IMPORTANT DATES14th January 2008 Abstract Submission Deadline29th February 2008 Notification of Acceptance17th March 2008 Early Registration Deadline28th April 2008 Hotel Reservation Deadline

MEETING VENUEThe 20th Annual Meeting of the EACD will take place atthe Vatroslav Lisinski Concert and Congress HallZagreb, CroatiaAddress: Trg Stjepana RadiÊa 4

10000 Zagreb, Croatiawww.lisinski.hr

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REGISTRATION

Please register for the meeting on-line at www.eacd2008.com. The formshould be completed and submitted on-line. Upon receipt of the registrationform and correct payment, the PCO will send you a letter of confirmation.

REGISTRATION FEESBefore After17th March 2008 17th March 2008

Physicians:EACD member 400 EUR 500 EUREACD non member 450 EUR * 550 EUR *

Pre-congress:One satellite 100 EUR 150 EURTwo satellites 150 EUR 200 EUR

Therapists, Psychologists, Teachers, Nurses, Parents, Students****:EACD member 300 EUR 400 EUREACD non member 350 EUR * 450 EUR *

Pre-congress:One satellite 75 EUR 125 EURTwo satellites 100 EUR 150 EUR

Croatian Academy** and HINARI***:Physicians: 250 EUR 500 EURTherapists, Psychologists, Teachers, Nurses, Parents, Students****:

200 EUR 400 EUR

Pre-congress:One satellite 50 EUR 125 EURTwo satellites 75 EUR 150 EUR

Halliwick Swimming Course - more info on the Meeting Web Site

Morning Course(per course) 15 EUR 20 EUR

Accompanying person:50 EUR 50 EUR

* includes 1 year's EACD membership fee** joined EACD and Croatian Academy for Developmental Habilitation membership at least a year before the meeting*** see HINARI info at Meeting wesite www.eacd2008.com**** Students and non-medical therapists must submit a copy of their student card or a certificate

from their learning institution or association as proof

Participant's registration fee includes attendance at the scientific sessions,programme and abstract book, access to the poster and commercial exhibition,Meet the Expert Morning Event, lunch on 6th and 7th of June, the Meetingkit, tea and coffee during official breaks, Opening Ceremony and theWelcome Reception.

Registration fee for accompanying persons includes: Opening ceremony,Welcome reception, Guided City Tour, Tourist kit and Zagreb card.

The registration fee does not include:• Gala Dinner (60 EUR)• Satellite Meetings, Morning Courses (limited number), Halliwick Swimming

Course (you can register separately for each of these events)

METHOD OF PAYMENTPayment must accompany each registration form and should clearly statethe name(s) of the participant(s). Remittance should be free of charge tothe receiver.

Payment should be made by one of the following methods:• by bank transfer to Depol komunikacije Ltd. Erste bank, IBAN CODE: 2124020061100468530 SWIFT: ESBCHR22• by cheque payable to the PCO Depol komunikacije Ltd. for 20th EACD• by credit card (Visa, EC/MC, Amex)

All costs should be paid before the Meeting starts.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Cancellations will be accepted in writing to the PCO Depol komunikacijeuntil 7th of April 2008. Until that time a refund of 70% of the registrationfee will be made. There will be no refunds for cancellations received afterthat date. Refunds will be made after the Meeting. No-shows will not berefunded.

For further information about registration, please contact Iva ©imuniÊ Kirinat the PCO Depol komunikacije, by e-mail: iva@depol.orgor by telephone +385 1 2444 333.

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PRELIMINARY PROGRAMME

EARLY DIAGNOSIS IMPLIES EARLY INTERVENTION

TOPICS

• Neurobiology of brain development, early brain damage and plasticity• Neurobiology and therapy of autistic spectrum• Perinatal infection and childhood disability• Childhood stroke - from perinatal period onwards• Early communication and disorders

KEYNOTE LECTURES AND CASTANG LECTURE

• MR imaging of the connectivity related cellular zones indevelopmental cerebrum of human fetus and preterms

• Consequences of early brain lesions and plasticity• Basic mechanism of early communication disorder• Perinatal infection and outcome• Pathogenesis of stroke in children• Mirror neurons, embodied simulation, autismus

PARALLEL SESSIONS

• Neuroprotection - state of the art• Reorganization of functions and fMRI: evidence of the effect of therapy• Treatment based on mirror neurons theory of developmental disorders

(ASD, language, other disabilities)• Predictors of communication and language disorders• Infection and the developing brain• Stroke (epidemiology, imaging, intervention)

WORKSHOPS

• Oral motor disorder• Alternative communication• Audiorehabilitation after cochlea implant• Upper limbs assessment and training• Orthopedic approach to cerebral palsy• Early interventions: possibilities and limitations

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MORNING INSTRUCTIONAL COURSES

• The multifaceted framework of the ICF - relations with andbetween domains

• Surveillance of CP in Europe• PEDI• MACS• Assessment of visual functions in small infants• Powered locomotion and its effects in child development

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MEET THE EXPERT SESSIONS

POSTER SESSIONS

SATELLITE SYMPOSIUMS 4th - 5th June 2008

Catastrophic epilepsies in childhoodOrganized by European Paediatric Neurology Society (EPNS)

Early intervention in Autism Spectrum DisordersCo-organized by EACD/Parents

ADHDCo-organized by EPNS/EACD

Disorders of Auditory processing and language disordersOrganized by EACD

PRE-CONGRESS COURSE 2nd - 5th June 2008

Halliwick Swimming Course for people with special needs

Special Hospital for Rehabilitation “Krapinske Toplice“

All important updates in the programmewill be announced on the Meeting website

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PRELIMINARY PROGRAMME

Wednesday, 4th June

12:00 Registration

14:00 1st Satellite Symposium 2nd Satellite Symposium

16:00 COFFEE BREAK

16:30 1st Satellite Symposium 2nd Satellite Symposium

Thursday, 5th June

08:00 Registration

09:00 3rd Satellite Symposium 4th Satellite Symposium

11:00 COFFEE BREAK

11:30 3rd Satellite Symposium 4th Satellite Symposium

14:00 Keynote Lecture 1

14:45 Keynote Lecture 2

15:30 COFFEE BREAK

16:00 Parallel 1 Parallel 2 Workshop 1

17:30 Free Paper Session I Free Paper Session II

19:00 WELCOME RECEPTION AND OPENING CEREMONY

Friday, 6th June

08:00 Morning Instructional Morning Instructional Morning InstructionalCourse 1 Course 2 Course 3

09:15 Keynote Lecture 3

10:00 COFFEE BREAK

10:30 Parallel 3 Parallel 4 Workshop 2

12:00 Free Paper Session III Free Paper Session IV

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13:00 LUNCH TIME & GUIDED POSTER SESSION

14:30 Keynote Lecture 4

15:15 COFFEE BREAK

15:30 Parallel 5 Workshop 3 Workshop 4

17:15 GENERAL ASSEMBLY

20:30 GALA DINNER

Saturday, 7th June

08:00 Morning Instructional Morning Instructional Morning InstructionalCourse 4 Course 5 Course 6

09:15 Keynote Lecture 5

10:00 COFFEE BREAK

10:30 Parallel 6 Free Paper Sesion Workshop 5, Related to the Topics

12:00 Free Paper Session V Free Paper Session VI

13:00 LUNCH TIME & GUIDED POSTER SESSION

14:30 Free Paper Session VII Free Paper Session VIII Workshop 6

15:30 CASTANG LECTURE

16:30 CLOSING CEREMONY

All important updates in the programmewill be announced on the Meeting website

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ABSTRACTSAuthors interested in presenting a paper at the meeting (oral or posterpresentation, on the topics of the Meeting or on any other topics - freepapers) are invited to submit an abstract. Abstracts should reach the thePCO no later than 14th of January 2008. The abstracts will be reviewed bythe Scientific Committee of the Meeting. If the abstract meets the standards,the committee will decide wether the information of abstract will be presentedas an oral presentations or a poster presentation. Selected abstracts willbe published in the Supplement of Developmental Medicine and ChildNeurology and others in the Supplement of Neurologia Croatica. First authoror presenter of all accepted abstracts must register and pay the registrationfee. Oral presentations should be presented in Power Point, MS Windows.

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION GUIDELINESPlease use the on-line abstract submission form and the following guidelineswhen writing and sending your abstracts:

1. The abstracts must be written in English2. The abstract must be written on the Abstract Form which can be

found on the Meeting website www.eacd2008.com,section Abstract Submission

3. The abstract body has a maximum of 300 words4. The title, author(s) and affiliation(s) are written separately,

in the corresponding boxes5. The abstract must include: an objective, materials and methods,

results and a conclusion6. Pictures, tables or diagrams will not be accepted or printed as part

of the abstract7. The author’s e-mail address is needed for correspondence8. Standard abbreviations may be used. All other abbreviations must

be explained in brackets after the first use of the word9. Abstracts sent in other ways than by the on-line submission form

will not be accepted10.Oral presentation will be 15 minute long (including the discussion)

EXHIBITORS & SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

For further information on sponsorship and exhibition opportunities, pleasecontact Vedrana Biuk MartinoviÊ at the PCO Depol komunikacije by e-mailvedrana@depol.org or by telephone +385 1 2444 333.

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HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONSThe meeting PCO has booked blocks of rooms in different hotels rangingin different price (mostly within walking distance from the venue). Pleasego to the Hotel Accommodation section at www.eacd2008.com, chooseyour hotel, make a reservation and submit details. You will receive an on-line reservation confirmation.Your reservation will be processed as soon as the hotel reservation form,together with your deposit, has been received by the Meeting PCO. You willreceive payment confirmation. Forms and/or deposits received after the28th of April, 2008 will be accepted but hotel accommodation cannot beguaranteed.

HOTEL DEPOSITFor reservations received after the 28th of April, 2008, an additional fee of25 Euro per person is required. Your accommodation will be confirmed bythe PCO upon the receipt of your deposit covering at least the first night.The cost of the first night is not refundable in case of cancellation. Theremainder of the accommodation cost should be paid no laterthan the 1st of June, 2008.

For further information about accommodations, please contactIva ©imuniÊ Kirin at the PCO Depol komunikacije by e-mailiva@depol.org or by telephone +385 1 2444 333.

WEB SITEMeeting information is available at our web site www.eacd2008.comInformation such as the preliminary programme, abstract submissionguidelines, abstract form, registration form, hotel accommodation formas well as all updated information concerning the Meeting.

OFFICIAL LANGUAGEThe official meeting language will be English. Simultaneous translation willnot be provided.

CANCELLATION OF THE MEETINGThe organizers reserve the right to cancel the Meeting in case of anyunpredictable events.

SOCIAL EVENTS

Opening Ceremony and Welcome ReceptionA Welcome Reception on behalf of the Croatian Academy for DevelopmentalHabilitation and EACD will be held at the Meeting venue,the 5th of June from19:00 hours. The cost is included in the registration fee.Additional tickets are available at 15 EUR per person.For further information please contact the PCO.

Gala DinnerThe Gala Dinner will be held on the 6th of June 2008 at 20:30 hours.Transport will be organized from the Meeting venue to theGala Dinner location.Cost: 60 EUR per person

OFFICIAL PCO

Petrova 45, 10000 Zagreb, CroatiaPhone: +385 1 2444 333 Fax: +385 1 2431 478Contact person: Vedrana Biuk MartinoviÊe-mail: vedrana@depol.org • www.depol.orgErste bank, IBAN CODE: 2124020061100468530, SWIFT: ESBCHR22

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTSPlease advise the Meeting PCO of any dietary or physical requirements(Depol komunikacije, PCO, vedrana@depol.org)

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GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT ZAGREB AND CROATIA

About ZagrebZagreb is an old Central European city. For centuries it has been a localpoint of culture and science, and now of commerce and industry as well. Itlies on the intersection of important routes between the Adriatic coast andCentral Europe.

When the Croatian people achieved their independence in 1991, Zagrebbecame a capital - the political and administrative centre for the Republicof Croatia. Zagreb is also the hub of the business, academic, cultural, artisticand sporting worlds in Croatia. Zagreb can offer its visitors the Baroqueatmosphere of the Upper Town, picturesque open-air markets, diverseshopping facilities, an abundant selection of crafts and a choice vernacularcuisine. Zagreb is a city of green parks and walks, with many places to visitin the beautiful surroundings.

Zagreb is an attractive Mid European metropolis, where many internationalmeetings are held. The venue of the Meeting will be the famous Congressand Concert Hall, located in the centre of the city within walking distanceof the railway, bus and airport terminals and many surrounding hotels andcity sights. The location of the Congress Hall will offer the opportunity fora social programme and exhibitions, leaving some spare time to enjoy thecity on your own. June is a convenient season to see more of Croatia,therefore attractive pre/post meeting tours will be arranged for you.

How to Get ThereBy Air - Zagreb airport is located 17 km from the centre of the city, or 20-25 minutes by bus. The Zagreb Airport bus terminal (bus stop) is at theCentral Bus Station on Marin Drzic Avenue (close to the Meeting venue).Information on flights can be obtained by calling +385 1 6265-222.By Train - The Main Railway Station is located in the centre of the City (atKralj Tomislav Square 12, a ten minutes walk from the central city squareand 5 minutes walk from the Meeting venue). Information on arrivals anddepartures can be obtained by dialing +385 60-333-444.By Road - The Central Bus Station is located on Marin Drzic Avenue, a fewminutes by tram (line number 6) from the central city square and also closeto the Meeting venue - line number 5. Information can be obtained by calling+385 60-340-340.

Travel documentsFor an up to three-month stay in Croatia, a valid passport is all you need ifyou come from Europe. For more information on visas, please visit www.mvp.hr- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Croatia - web site.

Currencykuna (1 kuna = 100 lipa, 1 EUR = 7,35 kuna). Foreign currency can be exchangedin banks, exchange offices, post offices, travel agencies, hotels, camps,marinas; cheques can be cashed in banks.

Credit cards and other means of paymentStandard credit cards like Eurocard/Mastercard, Diners, American Expressand Visa are widely accepted in Croatia. You can take cash advance onEurocard/Mastercard and Diners in most post offices. Banks and exchangeoffices as well as some hotels accept traveller's cheques. Usually a 2%commission is charged for cashing a traveller's cheques.

Official languageCroatian, written in the Latin alphabet.

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CITY TOURS AND EXCURSIONSFor all information about excursions and booking please contact:

EVENTMrs. Helena Vajcnertel: +385 1 370 35 53, +385 1 370 30 92event@event.hr

City tour of Zagreb with costumed guide and regular city tourOur walk through the streets of the Upper Town will take us to St. Mark'sChurch, a symbol of Zagreb, to the best view of Zagreb from under theLotrπËak Tower and to the Stone Gate where we light a candle. Only inZagreb the noon is announced by the cannon firing from the LotrπËak Towerand city parks are arranged in the form of a horse shoe. Zagreb has Maksimir,the oldest public cultivated park in Europe and the Archaeological Museumis proud to present a mummy with the longest Etruscan epitaph...Price per person/min 25 participants EUR 13,00 - 17,00

HALF DAY EXCURSIONS

SAMOBOR EXCURSIONA town on the southern slopes of Samoborsko Gorje (Samobor Hills), 23 kmwest of Zagreb; elevation 168 m. The economy is based on farming, crafts,chemical industry, glass manufacturing and tourism. Several parks in Samoborare protected as horticultural monuments. In the immediate vicinity of thetown is the large forest park Tepec - Palacnik - Straznik.Price per person/min 25 participants EUR 43,00

KNIGHTS ON MEDVEDGRAD PROGRAMMEAll the performers are dressed in replicas of medieval costumes. Thecostumes are made in the traditional way and according to historicalinterpretation (flag carrier, drummer, court ladies, a thief, archers, knights,etc). A battle performance of a fight with a burring wooden mace will bepresented in a slow motion to demonstrate the skills necessary to conductsuch a fight. All participants are encouraged to actively take part in thedemonstration of arms that have been made as replicas of historic weapons.Price per person/min 25 participants EUR 65,00

CROATIAN ZAGORJEBehind Medvednica lies Croatian Zagorje, a region of many villages, smalltowns, picturesque hills, vineyards as well as numerous cultural and historicalsights. The hilly regions hide picturesque villages, ancient castles, spas andvineyards, home made food, excellent wine...Price per person/min 25 participants EUR 48,00

FULL DAY EXCURSIONS

OPATIJA EXCURSIONOpatija, this elegant tourist destination, lies at the centre of the Riviera withthe longest tradition of tourism in Croatia. The very attractive geographicalposition, enabling its warm seas to be quickly reached from many cities inCentral Europe lush green scenery and a pleasant climate were some of themain reasons for the beginning and the quick development of its tourismat the end of the 19th century.Price per person/min 25 participants EUR 69,00

PLITVICE LAKES EXCURSIONThe natural attributes of the Plitvice Lakes National Park, the uniquenessand sensibility of that phenomenon, deserve the full attention of our visitors.The recreational aspect of a visit and the amazement with the beauty of anarea that conquers by its natural diversity and harmony of shapes andcolours in any of the seasons, is based on many mutually conditioned naturalcharacteristics.Price per person/min 25 participants EUR 68,00

DUBROVNIK EXCURSIONWell, now you have a chance to visit the “Pearl of the Adriatic” in only 1day…see it's cultural sights… take a pleasant walk.. ..go shopping… or justhave a coffee on Stradun street and enjoy the natural beauties around you…Surrounded by fortresses and walls, it represents a treasure throve ofarchitectural and cultural masterpieces, carefully preserved over the centuries.Price per person EUR 165,00 (price depends on issued flight ticket)

You can find more information and more excursions at

www.eacd2008.com

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CONTACT INFORMATION

Official Professional Congress OrganizerPetrova 45, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia

Phone: +385 1 2444 333 Fax: +385 1 2431 478e-mail: vedrana@depol.org

www.depol.org

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