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38th Annual Meeting of the European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation
38th Meeting of the Physicians28th Meeting of the EBMT Nurses Group11th Meeting of the EBMT Data Management Group4th Meeting of the Quality Management Group1st Meeting of the Cell Processing Group6th EBMTPatientampFamilyDaybullSaturday31March2012
Geneva Switzerland bull 1 ndash 4 April 2012
European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation
EBMTExcellence in Science
2012
wwwebmtorgebmt2012
Second Announcement
1
Contents
Important Dates to Remember 1CorporateSponsorshipsupportingtheEBMT 2WelcomeAddress 3OrganizingCommitteeEBMT2012 4ContactAddressesEBMT2012 5
ProgrammeOverviewSaturdayndashWednesday 66th EBMT Patient amp Family Day 10ScientificSessions 11
ScientificProgrammePhysicians 12
ScientificProgrammeNursesGroup 18
ScientificProgrammeDataManagementGroup 21
ScientificProgrammeQualityManagementGroup 23
Cell Processing Day 24PaediatricDay 25
Call for Abstracts 26MainTopicsforAbstractSubmission 27CMEAccreditation 27
Registration 28GeneralInformation(inalphabeticalorder) 29City of Geneva 30HotelAccommodationandTravelBookings 31SocialEvents 32Daily Tours 33Travelling to the Palexpo 34PlanandLocationofthePalexpo 35GenevaCityMapandListofHotels 36
Registration Forms 38
Important Dates to remember
21 November 2011 AbstractSubmissionDeadlineNursesGroup
15 December 2011 AbstractSubmissionDeadlinePhysiciansampDataManagementGroup
12 January 2012 1stDeadlineforreducedregistrationfee
1 March 2012 2ndDeadlineforintermediateregistrationfee
March 2012 Final Programme online
31 March 2012 6thEBMTPatientampFamilyDayGenevaSwitzerland
1 ndash 4 April 2012 EBMT2012AnnualMeetinginGenevaSwitzerland
Covercopywwweventfotografench
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Corporate sponsorshIp supportIng the ebmt
Platinum Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Bronze Sponsor
ForanyquestionsregardingEBMTCorporateSponsorshippleasecontactandreugusiebmtorg
3
WelCome aDDress
Dearfriends
OnbehalfoftheEBMTandtheSwissBloodStemCellTransplantation(SBST) Group it is our pleasure to invite you to the 38th Annual Meeting of the EBMT the 28th Meeting of the EBMT Nurses Group the 11th Meeting of the EBMT Data Management Group the 4thMeetingoftheQualityManagementGroupandthe6th EBMT PatientampFamilyDay
For the first time we will also invite biologists and techniciansworkingincellprocessinglaboratoriestoparticipateinthismeetingandestablishaprogrammeof theirownWearethereforeaddingthe 1st Meeting of the Cell Processing Group to the 38th Annual MeetingoftheEBMT
In addition we will be introducing a special day for paediatricstemcelltransplantationonTuesday3April2012Inorderforallorat leastalmostallof thepaediatricactivities to takeplaceonthesamedaywehavedecidedtoregrouptheeducationalworkingparty scientific and poster sessions We hope that by having thisspecialpaediatricsdaywewill beable toattractmorepaediatric hemato-oncologiststotheconference
TheEBMThasgrownanddevelopedfromtheworkingpartieswhicharethebackboneofourorganizationThisisreflectedinourobjectivestopromoteexcellence in researchand inclinical careAsa resulttheannualmeetingshavegrownevermoreimportanttoensureandencourageexchangeeducationandscientificproductivity inordertoimproveuponwhathasbeenbuiltovertheyears
The Scientific Programme will include educational and scientificsessionscoveringkeyissuesinstemcelltransplantationandwehopethatyouwillfindthemixappealing
TheEBMTfamilyhasgrownbiggerandbiggerover theyearsandincludesphysiciansnursesdatamanagersqualitymanagersandnowprocessing laboratorypersonnelThisshowsthat themeetingisalsoanimportantplaceforprofessionalstomeetandexchangeideasaplacefromwhichonecanreturnhomewithmoreideastoputintoaction
TheEBMTfamilyisalsoaboutfriendshipandhavingfunovertheyearsmanyofushaveestablishedlastingfriendshipswithcolleaguesfrom abroad highlighting the international and truly Europeancharacterofourorganization
ThePatientandFamilyDayhasbecomeatraditionsymbolisingtheoutreachofourorganizationtowardspatientsandtheirfamilyandhighlightsourbeliefthattheeducatedpatientisthebestpartnerinadifficulttreatmentprocesssuchasstemcelltransplantation
GenevaisatrulyinternationalcityItwasthehomeoftheLeagueofNationsafterWorldWarIandmanyinternationalorganizationscontinuetohavetheirhomeinGenevaOneofthemostimportantistheWHOGenevaislocatedatabeautifullaketheAlpsarejustonehourawayandthecityisknownforbankingbutalsoabustlingoldcitywitharichculturallife
Wehopeyouwillenjoythemeeting
JakobRPassweg CongressPresident
AndreacuteTichelli ScientificChair
YvesChalandon ChairLocalOrganizing Committee
VeacuteroniqueChapuis ChairLocalNurses
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organIzIng CommIttee ebmt 2012
Congress President
JakobRPasswegBasel
Scientific Chair
AndreacuteTichelliBasel
Chair Local Committee
YvesChalandonGeneva
Honorary Chair
AloisGratwohlBasel
Local Organizing Committee
MarcAnsariGenevaValeacuterieBernhardGenevaAndreasBuserBaselChristophBucherBaselJoergHalterBaselDominikHeimBasel
VincentKindlerGenevaThomasKuumlhneBaselBilalMohtyGenevaHulyaOzsahinGenevaChristelPino-MolinaBaselEmmanuelRigalGeneva
AliciaRovoBaselEddyRoosnekGenevaRadekSkodaBaselMartinSternBaselAlanTyndallBasel
Jean-MarieTiercyGeneva JeanVillardGenevaAlexandraWodnar-FilipowiczBasel
Members of the National Scientific Committee
ErikAertsZurichMarioBargetziAarauGabrielaBaerlocherBerneAnneCairoliLausanneJacquelineCvetanovicLausanneMichelDuchosalLausanne
MonicaFliednerBerneMicheleGhielminiBellinzonaMichaelGregorLucerneTayfunGuumlngoumlrZurichUrsHessStGallenJean-FranccediloisLambertLausanne
KurtLeibundgutBerneLedaLeonciniBellinzonaMarkusManzZurichGraziaNicolosodeFaveriBerneThomasPabstBerneUrsSchanzZurich
RainhardSegerZurichGeorgStuumlssiZurichLucianoWannessonBellinzona
EBMT Board amp Working Party Chairpersons
AlejandroMadrigalLondon PresidentAnnaSuredaCambridge SecretaryFrederikFalkenburgLeiden TreasurerArnoMankAmsterdam President Nurses GroupAndreuGusiBarcelona Executive DirectorMohamadMohtyNantes Acute LeukaemiaJudithMarshLondon Aplastic AnaemiaDominiqueFarge-BancelParis Autoimmune Diseases
TheodeWitteNijmegen Chronic LeukaemiasAndreaVelardiPerugia ImmunobiologyBobbyGasparLondon Inborn ErrorsSimoneCesaroVerona Infectious DiseasesAndreacuteTichelliBasel Late EffectsPeterDregerHeidelberg LymphomaChristinaPetersVienna Paediatric DiseasesMarcoBregniMilan Solid Tumours
EBMT Board Nurses Group amp Nurses Scientific Committee
ArnoMankAmsterdam PresidentElisabethWallhultGothenburg President ElectMichelleDaviesManchester SecretaryJoachimBlankartHamburg TreasurerIngerAnderssonGothenburg Scientific Committee Chair
ErikAertsZurich Scientific CommitteeJohnMurrayManchester Scientific CommitteeMaireadNiChonghaileDublin Scientific CommitteeThorunnSaevarsdottirReykjavik Scientific CommitteeVeacuteroniqueChapuisGeneva Local Nurse
Data Management Group
CarmenRuizdeElviraLondon Registry Executive OfficerRonaldBrandLeiden EBMT StatisticianMyriamLabopinParis EBMT Statistical Committee Chair
HelenBaldomeroBasel Local Support
Quality Management Group
EoinMcGrathBarcelona JACIE Executive Officer
5
ContaCt aDDresses ebmt 2012
Physicians Scientific Secretariat
AndreacuteTichelli Phone +41612654254 HematologyDivision Fax +41612654450 BaselUniversityHospital E-mail ebmt2012uhbsch Petersgraben 4 4031BaselSwitzerland
Nurses Scientific Secretariat
IngerEmAnderson Phone +46313421457 SectionofHematologyandCoagulation Fax +4631825736 SahlgrenskaUniversityHospital E-mail ingeremanderssonvgregionse 41345GothenburgSweden
Data Management Group
EBMTCentralRegistryOffice Phone +442071888408 CarmenRuizdeElvira Fax +442071888411 RegistryExecutiveOfficer E-mail carmenruizkclacuk 12thFloorWingTower GuyrsquosHospitalndashGreatMazePond LondonSE19RTUnitedKingdom
Quality Management Group
EoinMcGrath Phone +34934538711 JACIEExecutiveOfficer Fax +34934519583 CRossello1401ondash1a E-mail eoinmcgrathebmtorg 08036BarcelonaSpain
Organizing Secretariat
EBMT2012 Phone +41616867711 CongrexSwitzerlandLtd Fax +41616867788 PeterMerian-Strasse80 E-mail ebmtcongrexcom POBox wwwebmtorgebmt2012 4002BaselSwitzerland
Exhibition amp Sponsoring
CongrexSwitzerlandLtd Phone +41616867711 ExhibitionampSponsoringDepartment Fax +41616867788 PeterMerian-Strasse80 E-mail exhibitionchcongrexcom POBox wwwebmtorgebmt2012 4002BaselSwitzerland
Hotel Accommodationamp Local Agency
CongrexTravelLtd Phone +41616909411 PeterMerian-Strasse80 Fax +41616909414 POBox E-mail ebmthotelcongrexcom 4002BaselSwitzerland wwwebmtorgebmt2012
Congress Venue
Palexpo Exhibition amp Conference Centre1218Grand-SaconnexGenevaSwitzerlandwwwgeneva-palexpoch
6 7
Sunday 1 april 2012Saturday 31 March 2012
6th EBMT Patient amp Family Day
0930 0930 ndash 1000 Welcome to the 6th EBMT Patient amp Family Day 2012 p 10
10001000 ndash 1100 The patient speaks A difficult decision (French)
Life after transplantation a challenge (German) p 101030
1100 1100 ndash 1130 Chronic GvHD p 10
1130 1130 ndash 1200 Coffee Break1200 1200 ndash 1230 Infectious risks and what can be done p 10
1230
1230 ndash 1330 Lunch1300
13301330 ndash 1430 Round tables for specific disease oriented Issues Acute Leukeamia Myelodysplastic
Syndrome Multiple Myeloma Lymphoma Non-malignant disorders p 101400
1430 1430 ndash 1500 Impact of patient support groups p 10
15001500 ndash 1545 Practical issues
vaccination traveling caring for children caring for pets p 10
1500 ndash 1800
Statistical Course p 21
1530
1600 1545 ndash 1615 Coffee Break1630
1615 ndash 1645 Practical issues Intimacy sexuality and fertility p 10
1645 ndash 1700 Farewell by the EBMT President Outlook into the future of stem cell transplantation p 101700
1730
1800
1830
1900
1930
2000
2030
2100
2130
Monday 2 april 2012 Monday 2 april 2012
Cell Processing Day Data Management Educational Session
0730 0800 ndash 0900
Educational 1HLA- and non-HLA
immunogenetic factors
0800 ndash 0900
Educational 2Female fertility maintenance
0800 ndash 0900
Educational 3Viruses in HSCT
0800 ndash 0900
Educational 4 Autologous HSCT
for DLBCL
0800 ndash 0900
Workshop 2 Donor
selection
0800 ndash 0900
Workshop 3 What is the most appropriate
conditioning regimen
0800 ndash 0900
Workshop 4 The metabolic syndrome
and its consequences
0730
0800 0800 ndash 0900
Nurses Educational 1
0800 ndash 0900
Nurses Educational 2
0800 ndash 0900
Nurses Educational 3
0800
0830 0830
0900 0910 ndash 1100
Nurses Opening Session
0900 ndash 1030
JACIE Educational Session
0900 ndash 1200
ProMISe2 Data entry
(new users only)
0900
0930 0930 ndash 1100
Presidential Symposium
0930 ndash 1100
Technical aspects I Basic processing aspects
and problem management
0930
1000 1000
1030 1030 ndash 1130QM Workshop 1
Indicators (JACIE Standarts)
1030
1045 ndash 1125Stem cell mobilisation ndash a key development in modern blood and marrow transplantation
1135 ndash 1215Hints and tips for transplant registration with the EBMT
1225 ndash 1305The importance of
follow-up forms
1100 1100
1130 1130 ndash 1300
Controversy 1 Outpatient transplantation versus protective measures
1130 ndash 1300
Working PartyImmunobiology
1130 ndash 1300
Working PartyAkute Leukemia
1130 ndash 1300
Working PartyLate Effects
1130 ndash 1300
Quality assessment
1130 ndash 1250
Nurses Session 1
1130 ndash 1250
Nurses Session 2
1130
1200 1200 ndash 1300
JACIE Session
1200
1230 1230
1300 1310 ndash 1350Lunch Time Meeting 1Autoimmune Diseases
1310 ndash 1350Lunch Time Meeting 2
Alternative donor
1310 ndash 1350Lunch Time Meeting 3
Small molecules in HSCT
1300 ndash 1400
Nurses Satellite Symposium
1300
1330 1330 ndash 1630
ProMISe2 Data retrieval
(experienced users only)
1330
1400 1400 ndash 1530
Oral Sessions 1 ndash 6
1400 ndash 1530
Nurses Plenary 1
1400 ndash 1530
Nurses Session 3
1400 ndash 1530
Nurses Workshop 1
1400 ndash 1530
Nurses Workshop 2
1400 ndash 1500QM Lecture 1
How we validate the apheresis machine
1400 ndash 1440Survivorship follow up issues
and patientsrsquo experiences
1450 ndash 1530Solid tumours
1540 ndash 1620Paediatric diseases
1630 ndash 1710Queries questions and quiz
1400
1430 1430
1500 1515 ndash 1615
QM Lecture 2Can you save money by improving the quality
1500
1530 1530
1600 1600 ndash 1730
Controversy 2 Is HSCT useful in
amyloidosis
1600 ndash 1730
Working Party Autoimmune Diseases
1600 ndash 1730
Working PartySevere Aplastic
Anaemia
1600 ndash 1730
Working PartySolid Tumours
1600 ndash 1730
Technical aspects II Advanced cell engineering
1600 ndash 1730
Nurses Plenary 2
1600 ndash 1730
Nurses Session 4
1600 ndash 1730
Nurses Workshop 3
1600 ndash 1730
Nurses Workshop 4
1600
1630 1630 ndash 1730QM Lecture 3
Engaging physicians in quality
1630
1700 1700
1730 1730 ndash 1900
Poster Sessions
1730 ndash 1900
Poster Sessions
1730 ndash 1830QM Workshop 2
Electronic quality management system
1730
1800 1800
1830 1830
1900 1900
Physicians Nurses Data Management Cell Processing Quality Management
EBMT Nurses Education Day
0900 ndash 0910 Welcome amp Introduction p 180900 ndash 1030
Satellite Symposia0900 ndash 1200
Statistical Course p 21
0900
0910 ndash 0950 Nausea amp vomiting ndash to vomit or not to vomit p 18 0930
0950 ndash 1030 Skin care ndash not every rash is GvHD p 18 1000
1030 ndash 1100 Coffee Break 1030
1100 ndash 1145 The golden hour ndash management of neutropenic sepsis p 18
1145 ndash 1230 Abnormal liver function tests p 181100 ndash 1300
Satellite Symposia
1100
1130
1200
1230 ndash 1330 Lunch1230
1300
1330 ndash 1410 Stepping out ndash rehabilitation post HSCT p 18
1410 ndash 1450 Fertility p 181330 ndash 1530
Satellite Symposia
1330
1400
1430
1450 ndash 1510 Coffee Break 1500
1510 ndash 1550 Late effects p 18 1530
1550 ndash 1630 Survivorship p 18
1600 ndash 1800
Satellite Symposia
1600
1630 ndash 1640 Closing p 18 1630
1700
1730
1800
1830
1900
1930
2000
Welcome Reception p 12
2030
2100
p 13
p 14
p 14
p 14
p 13 p xx
p 13
p 13
p 14
p 14
p 13
p 13
p 14
p 14
p 13 p 13
p 13
p 13
p 14 p 14
p 13
p 13
p 14
p 13
p 14
p 14
p 19 p 19 p 19
p 23
p 22
p 22
p 22
p 22
p 23
p 23
p 23
p 23
p 19p 19p 19
p 19p 19p 19p 19
p 19
p 20
p 19 p 19
Detailed programme will be listed online on
wwwebmtorgebmt2012
0800 ndash 0900
Workshop 1 Stem cell
engineeringp 13
Oral Session
Poster Session
1845 ndash 2015
Opening Session Van Bekkum Award
EBMT Lecture p 12
8 9
Paediatric Day0730 0800 ndash 0900
Educational 5 Iron overload in HSCT ndash
assessment and treatment
0800 ndash 0900
Educational 6AML allogeneic HSCT
in first CR
0800 ndash 0900
Educational 7 Haemoglobino pathy
and HSCT
0800 ndash 0900
Educational 8Stem cell transplantation for
relapsedrefractory Hodgkinrsquos lymphoma patients
0800 ndash 0900
Workshop 5Immuno suppressive
drugs for GvHD
0800 ndash 0900
Workshop 6 HLA antibodies
in HSCT
0730
0800 0800
0830 0830 ndash 0920
Nurses Annual Meeting
Data Management Educational Session
0830
0900
0900 ndash 1030
HLA
1040 ndash 1120
Antibodies
1130 ndash 1210
Acute leukaemia (including ALL)
0900 ndash 1200
ProMISe2 Data retrieval
(experienced users only)
0900
0930 0930 ndash 1100
Plenary Session 1 GvHD
0930 ndash 1100
Plenary Session 2 Cellular therapy
0930 ndash 1100
Plenary Session 3 Paediatric Day
0930
1000 1000
1030 1030
1100 1100
1130 1130 ndash 1300
Controversy 3 Older sibling versus young
unrelated donors
1130 ndash 1300
Working Party Chronic Leukaemias
1130 ndash 1300
Paediatric Working Party Paediatric Diseases
1130 ndash 1300
Nuclear Accident Session
1130 ndash 1300
Nurses Plenary 3
1130 ndash 1300
Nurses Session 5
1130 ndash 1300
Nurses Session 6
1130 ndash 1300
Nurses Workshop 1(repeated)
1130
1200 1200
1230 1230
1300 1310 ndash 1350
Lunch Time Meeting 6Last minute hot topic
1310 ndash 1350
Lunch Time Meeting 4 We at EBMT
1310 ndash 1350Lunch Time Meetings 5
Post-transplant care when the child becomes an adult
1300 ndash 1400
Nursing Satellite Symposium
1300
13301330 ndash 1410
Centre presentation1420 ndash 1500
Centre presentation
1330 ndash 1430ProMISe2 HLA date entry
(experienced users only)
1330
1400 1400 ndash 1530
Oral Sessions 7 ndash 12Oral Session
1400 ndash 1530
Oral Sessions 7 ndash 121400 ndash 1530
Nurses Plenary 4
1400 ndash 1530
Nurses Session 7
1400 ndash 1530
Nurses Session 8
1400 ndash 1530
Nurses Workshop 2(repeated)
1400
1430 1430
1500 1500 ndash 1700
Med-B data entry and QampA session
1500
1530 1530
1600 1600 ndash 1730
Controversy 4Are cord blood banks
affordable
1600 ndash 1730
Working PartyLymphoma
1600 ndash 1730
Working PartyInborn Errors
1600 ndash 1730
Working Party Infectious Diseases
1600 ndash 1730
Joint Session EBMTWBMT
1600 ndash 1730
Nurses Session 9
1600 ndash 1730
Nurses Session 10
1600 ndash 1730
Nurses Workshop 3(repeated)
1600
1630 1630
1700 1700
1730 1730 ndash 1900
Poster Sessions
1730 ndash 1900
Poster Sessions
1730
1800 1800
1830 1830
1900 1900
2000 2000 EBMT Party 2000 EBMT Party 2000
tueSday 3 april 2012tueSday 3 april 2012
0730 0730 ndash 0830
General Assembly
0730
0800 0800 ndash 0850
Nurses Educational 4
0800 ndash 0850
Nurses Educational 5
0800 ndash 0850
Nurses Educational 6
0800
0830 0830 ndash 1000
Oral Session 13 ndash 20
0830
0900 0900 ndash 1000
Nurses Plenary 5
0900 ndash 1000
Nurses Session 11
0900 ndash 1000
Nurses Session 12
0900
0930 0930
1000 1000
1030 1030 ndash 1200
Plenary Session 4Do registries still have a future
1030 ndash 1200
Plenary Session 5Endothelial disease in HSCT
1030 ndash 1200
Plenary Session 6Stem cells and microenvironment
1030 ndash 1200
Joint Session EBMTWMDA
1030 ndash 1215
Nurses Closing Session
1030
1100 1100
1130 1130
1200 1215 ndash 1345
Final Plenary SessionAll around the telomere
1200
1230 1230
1300 1300
1330 1345 ndash 1400 Closing 1330
1400 1400
1430 1400 ndash 1800
Advanced EBMT training course on European approach
to the medical management of mass radiation exposure
1430
1500 1500
1530 1530
1600 1600
1630 1630
1700 1700
1730 1730
1800 1800
WMDA World Marrow Donor AssociationWBMT Worldwide Network for Blood amp Marrow Transplantation
p 15
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p 16
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p 19
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p 20
0930 ndash 1100
Joint Session PhysiciansNurses See all hear all say everything
WedneSday 4 april 2012 WedneSday 4 april 2012
p 16
0800 ndash 0900
Workshop 7Decision making how to
choose a cord blood unit
10
6th ebmt patIent amp FamIly Day saturDay 31 marCh 2012
RegistrationPlease note that no fee is charged to attend the meeting but pre-registration is required for planning purposes
wwwebmtorgebmt2012 Link Patient amp Family Day
Dearpatientsfamilymembersandcarers
We have the pleasure to organize the 6th EBMT Patient amp Family Day together with patients and patient organizations from allacross Europe This important event will take place on Saturday31 March 2012 at the PALEXPO in Geneva The venue is easilyaccessiblebyrailwayandplane
Livelydiscussionsare thebase forbuilding trustbetweenpatientsanddoctorsForabetterunderstandingchoosingthebestmedicalcareandbalancingallpossibletherapeuticoptionsarecrucial
Patient-andfamily-relatedtopicshavebecomean integralpartofthe EBMTrsquos activities This yearrsquos focus will be on the challengesof life after stem cell transplantation including both autologousand allogeneic transplantations In Europe more than 28000patients receive an autologous or an allogeneic transplant every yearandareconfrontedwiththesamekindofchallengesafterthetransplantationThesessionswillbesupportedbytestimonialsfromrepresentativesofpatientassociationsandsocialworkers
In theafternoonyouwillhave theopportunity todiscussdiseasespecific issues with experts in round-table discussions Practicalissues likevaccinationtravellingcaringforchildrenorpetsandasessionon intimacyand fertilitywillbepartof thediscussionAnupdatedprogrammecanbefoundonthecongresshomepagewwwebmtorgebmt2012LinkPatientampFamilyday
Simultaneous translation in English French and German in theplenary sessions will facilitate mutual understanding amongstparticipants
Asattractingnumeroushumanitarianorganizations like theWorldHealth Organisation or the International Committee of the RedCrossGenevarsquoscharmgoesbeyonditslocationatthelakeandwillbe the perfect place for the 6thEBMTPatientampFamilyDay
Welookforwardtowelcomingyoutothisevent
JoumlrgHalter VeacuteroniqueChapuis JakobRPassweg YvesChalandonChairPatientampFamilyDay ChairPatientampFamilyDay CongressPresident ChairLocalOrganizing Committee
AndreacuteTichelli ArnoMank AlejandroMadrigalScientificChair PresidentEBMTNursesGroup EBMTPresident
0930 ndash 1230 Plenary Session 1 ndash 3
0930ndash1000 Welcome to the 6th EBMT Patient amp Family Day2012
1000ndash1100 Thepatientspeaksadifficultdecision(French) Lifeaftertransplantationachallenge(German)
1100ndash1130 Chronic GvHD
1130ndash1200 CoffeeBreak
1200ndash1230 Infectiousrisksandwhatcanbedone
1230ndash1330 Lunch
1330 ndash 1430 Round table Session
Acute Leukaemia Myelodysplastic syndrome Multiple myeloma Lymphoma Non-malignant disorders
1430 ndash 1700 Plenary Session 4 ndash 6
1430ndash1500 Impact of patient support groups
1500ndash1545 Practicalissuesvaccinationtravellingcaringforchildrencaringforpets
1545ndash1615 CoffeeBreak
1615ndash1645 Practicalissuesintimacysexualityandfertility
1645ndash1700 FarewellbytheEBMTPresidentoutlookintothe future of stem cell transplantation
1700 Endofmeeting
6th ebmt patIent amp FamIly Day 2012 lIFe aFter stem Cell transplantatIon
Preliminary Programme
11
sCIentIFIC sessIons
Patient amp Family Day
FollowingthesuccessofthefivepreviousPatientampFamilyDaysheldinLyon2007Florence2008Gothenburg2009Vienna2010andParis2011acomprehensiveandinformativePatientampFamilyDayisplannedforGenevaonSaturday31March2012
ThePatientampFamilyDayrsquosthemeldquoLifeafterstemcelltransplantationrdquowillbebroughtupduringPlenaryLecturesandRoundtableSessionsintheafternoon
Satellite Symposia
The EBMT meeting will begin on Sunday morning 1 April 2012at0900hwithacomprehensiveprogrammeofSatelliteSymposiaprepared by leading companies in the field in liaison with the EBMT2012ScientificCommittee
EBMT Lecture Van Bekkum Award
The official Opening Session will be held on Sunday evening1 April 2012 with the prestigious EBMT Lecture followed by theVanBekkumAward
TheVanBekkumawardisbestowedonthebestabstractsubmittedtotheEBMTAnnualMeetingandisselectedbytheEBMTBoard
Presidential Symposium Basic Science Award
The Presidential Symposium includes the best abstracts on basicscience and clinical topics An award for the Best Basic ScienceAbstractwillbepresentedduringthePresidentialSymposiumThisyearrsquos prize of euro2rsquo000isgenerouslysupportedbyGenzyme
Educational Sessions
Educational session topics will give a broad overview of currentstandardtreatmentandtrendsinstemcelltransplantation
Workshop Sessions
Workshop sessions include the discussion of technical proceduresand clinical management issues and allow the opportunity forquestionsandanswers
Controversies Sessions
This is an attractive form for debating controversial topics Underthe supervision and guidance of a chair opposing arguments areputforwardbytwospeakersrepresentingdifferentviewpointsTheaudiencewillhavea chance to state theiropinions regarding thedebatedtopic
Lunch Time Meetings
SixHotTopicLunchTimeMeetingsof40minuteswilltakeplaceonMondayandTuesdayThesubjectofthesemeetingsareautoimmunediseasersquos alternative donor small molecules in HSCT we at theEBMTandpost-transplantcarewhenthechildrenbecomesanadultWekeeponesubjectforalastminutehottopic
Working Parties
TheWorkingParty sessions form the cornerstonesof themeeting
providing delegates with an overview of study developments and
projects
The programme will be developed together with the chairpersons
andactivemembersoftheelevenEBMTworkingparties
bullAcuteLeukaemia
bullAplasticAnaemia
bullAutoimmuneDiseases
bullChronicLeukaemias
bullImmunobiology
bullInbornErrors
bullInfectiousDiseases
bullLateEffects
bullLymphoma
bullPaediatricDiseases
bullSolidTumours
Plenary Sessions amp Joint Sessions
TherewillbesixPlenarySessionsandthreeJointSessionsorganized
incollaborationwithpartnersocietiesandtheEBMTNursesGroup
bullJointSessionPhysiciansNurses
bullJointSessionEBMTWMDA
bullJointSessionWBMT
WBMT WorldwideNetworkforBloodandMarrowTransplantation
WMDA WorldMarrowDonorAssociation
Cell Processing Sessions
ThefirstCellProcessingDayonMonday2April2012isorganized
jointlybyEBMTandISCT(InternationalSocietyforCellularTherapy)
Itisintendedforpersonsworkinginthecellprocessinglaboratoryas
techniciansworkingonthebenchbiologistsandphysiciansdirectly
involvedincellprocessingcellprocessinglaboratorymanagersand
personsresponsibleforqualityassessmentofthecellprocessingpart
Paediatric Sessions
Almostallpaediatricactivitiessuchaseducationalworkingparty
scientific and poster sessions have been regrouped and will take
placeonTuesday3April2012ndashthePaediatricDay
Oral Sessions
PresentationsfortheOralSessionswillbeselectedfromsubmitted
abstractsbasedonthequalityoftheabstractwhichwillbescored
byatleastthreeindependentreferees
Poster Sessions
PosterSessionswillbeheldontheMondayandTuesdayevenings
Posterswillbeondisplaythroughoutthewholedaybutpresenting
authorswill beavailableduring these evening sessions todiscuss
theirworkandansweranyquestions
12
sCIentIFIC sessIons
EBMT Education Day for Nurses and Allied Health Professionals
The focus of the 8thAnnualEducationDaywillbeldquoEarlyand lateeffectsafterHSCTandtheirimpactofthepatientrsquosqualityofliferdquoThispre-meetingdayismeantasaneducationdayandtohighlightthiswehavemade some changes this year Thepresentations forthesessionswillbeplacedonthewebsitepostthemeetingtogetherwithspeakerCVreadinglistanddocumentsexplainingtheaimsforthisdayasaldquoMeetinginaboxrdquoTheaimofthisconceptistoenablefor nurses in Europe to set up this ldquoEducation Dayrdquo in their owncountriesFurthermoretherewillnotbeanyadvancedsessionOurambitionisthatnursesandalliedhealthprofessionalsregardlessoftheirexperiencewithinthefieldofHSCTwillhavesomethingnewtolearnfromthisdayandbringhometotheirownpractice
Nurses Group
TheNursesrsquogroup looksforwardtomeetingyouatEBMT2012inGeneva Themeeting this yearwill include theusual combinationof educational workshops (limited attendance) plenary orallypresentedabstractsandpostersThemeetingwillopenonMondaywith a session highlighting the activity of the EBMT Nurses group andpresentationofthe4thDistinguishedMeritAwardWearealsodelighted to be able to present a keynote speaker for this yearProfDrNoraKearneydirectoroftheCancerCareResearchCentreoftheUniversityofStirling(UK)ShewilltalkaboutnursingresearchandhoweducationcanimprovetheprofileoftheBMTnurse
AsameetingEBMTgiveusagreatopportunity for collaborationbetweendisciplinesand the joint session is one The topicof thisyearrsquos joint session will be communication ldquoSee all hear all sayeverythingrdquohowtopreventmiscommunicationrdquo
Data Management Group
The Data Management Group will organize educational sessionsandpracticalProMISesessionsDuringthemeetinggrouptrainingsessionsonthe internetdatamanagementsystemProMISe2willtakeplaceinthemaincomputerroomPleaseregisterinadvanceonthecongressregistrationform
(For more details on the Data Management Group Programmepleaserefertopage21)
JACIE Session
The 2012 JACIE Session will take place on Monday 4 April from1200 ndash 1300 This popular one hour session will include aninteresting informative and thought-provoking presentation foranybodyinvolvedintheprocessofJACIEaccreditation
4th EBMT Quality Management Meeting
Following the success of the past EBMT Quality Management MeetingsitwasdecidedtomakeitamainstayoftheEBMTCongressProgrammeAsobservedduringthepreviousQualityManagementMeetingsthisisafantasticopportunityforpeopleworkinginqualitymanagement to share experiences and to meet colleagues alsoworkinginthisincreasinglyimportantarea
Please note The 4th EBMT Quality Management Meeting is open to all delegatesattendingEBMT2012Pre-registrationonthecongressregistrationformisencouragedtofacilitatelogisticsandtocreateadatabaseforfuturecommunicationsrelatingtoqualitymanagementactivities
0900ndash1800 Satellite Symposia
1845ndash2015 Opening SessionEBMT Lecture
Chairs Alejandro Madrigal (London UK) Arno Mank (Amsterdam NL) Jakob Passweg (Basel CH)
The viral genome withinDidierTrono(LausanneCH)
Van Bekkum Award
sCIentIFIC programme physICIans sunDay 1 aprIl 2012
2015 Welcome Reception
Abstract Submission Deadlines
21 November 2011 Nurses Group
15 December 2011 Physicians amp Data Management Group
13
sCIentIFIC programme physICIans monDay 2 aprIl 2012
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 1HLA- and non-HLA immunogenetic factors
Chairs Nicolaus Kroumlger (Hamburg DE) Olle Ringdeacuten (Stockholm SE)
0800ndash0830 Genomic polymorphism and allogeneic HSCTJean-MarieTiercy(GenevaCH)
0830ndash0900 Optimal matching in haematopoietic cell transplantationEffiePetersdorf(SeattleUS)
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 2Female fertility maintenance
Chairs Alicia Rovoacute (Basel CH) Maria Teresia Van Lint (Genoa IT)
0800ndash0830 Female infertility after HSCTNinaSalooja(LondonUK)
0830ndash0900 New strategies for fertility preservation in women after HSCTArielRevel(JerusalemIL)
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 3Viruses in HSCT
Chairs Per Ljungman (Stockholm SE) Hans Hirsch (Basel CH)
0800ndash0830 Clinical features and outcome patients with respiratory virus infectionLaurentKaiser(GenevaCH)
0830ndash0900 Clinical use of pathogen specific T-lymphocytesHermannEinsele(WuumlrzburgDE)
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 4 Autologous HSCT for DLBCL
Chairs Anna Sureda (Cambridge UK) Christian Gisselbrecht (Paris FR)
0800ndash0830 Role of autologous HSCT in the R-CHOP eraMicheleGhielmini(LuganoCH)
0830ndash0900 RIT as part of the high-dose scheduleFranckMorschhauser(LilleFR)
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 1Stem cell engineering
Cell Processing Day
Session
Chairs Ineke Slaper-Cortenbach (Utrecht NL) Federico Rodriguez (San Diego US)
0800ndash0830 Graft engineering mimicking the marrow microenvironment for cord expansionVardaDeutsch(Tel-AvivIL)
0830ndash0900 Cryopreservation and thawing of haematopoietic cellsGregorioMartin-Henao(BarcelonaES)
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 2Donor selection
Chairs Franco Aversa (Perugia IT) Joumlrg Halter (Basel CH)
0800ndash0830 When you do not have a good donorMaryEapen(MilwaukeeUS)
0830ndash0900 Is there an age limit for a matched family donorDerwoodPamphilon(BristolUK)
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 3What is the most appropriate conditioning regimen
Chairs Francesco Frassoni (Genoa IT) Miguel Sanz (Valencia ES)
0800ndash0830 When is standard conditioning indicatedCharlesCraddock(BirminghamUK)
0830ndash0900 In case of RIC which is the most appropriate regimenMohamadMohty(NantesFR)
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 4The metabolic syndrome and its consequences
Chairs Hans-Jochem Kolb (Munich DE) Anita Lawitschka (Vienna AT)
0800ndash0830 Prevalence and risk factors for metabolic syndrome after HSCTMerviTaskinen(HelsinkiFI)
0830ndash0900 Screening for metabolic syndrome after HSCT What difference will it makeDianaGreenfield(SheffieldUK)
0900 ndash 1030 JACIE Educational Session
0930 ndash 1100 Presidential Symposium
0930 ndash 1100 Technical aspects IBasic processing aspects and problem management
Cell Processing Day
Session
Chair Francesco Lanza (Cremona IT)
0930ndash1000 Processing of the peripheral blood progenitor cell products using a novel acustophoresis platformStefanScheding(LundSE)
1000ndash1030 Thawing of stem cell products in the lab or bedsideFedericoRodriguez(SanDiegoUSA)
1030ndash1100 Erythrocyte depletion when amp howDamianosSotiropoulos(ThessalonikiGR)
1130 ndash 1300 Working Party Sessions
- Late Effects
- Immunobiology
- Akute Leukaemia
14
sCIentIFIC programme physICIans monDay 2 aprIl 2012
1130 ndash 1300 Controversy 1Outpatient transplantation versus protective measures
Chairs Juumlrgen Finke (Freiburg DE) Dominik Heim (Basel CH)
1130ndash1200 Protective measuresPerLjungman(StockholmSE)
1200ndash1230 Outpatient transplantationJayeshMehta(ChicagoUS)
1230ndash1300 Discussion
1130 ndash 1300 Quality assessment Cell Processing Day
Session
Chair Christian Chabannon (Marseille FR)
1130ndash1200 CD34 enumeration pre and post cryopreservationFrancescoLanza(CremonaIT)
1200ndash1230 Terminology and labeling of cellular therapy productsInekeSlaper-Cortenbach(UtrechtNL)
1230ndash1300 GMP facilities what for and what are the rulesChristianKalberer(BaselCH)
1200 ndash 1300 JACIE Session
1200ndash1220 Consequences of regulation on ATMPsMarkLowdell(LondonUK)
1220ndash1240 5th edition of the standardsDerwoodPamphilon(BristolUK)
1240ndash1300 Implementation of ISBT128InekeSlaper-Cortenbach(UtrechtNL)
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time meeting 1Autoimmune diseases
Chairs Riccardo Saccardi (Florence IT) Athanasios Fassas (Thessaloniki GR)
1310ndash1330 Autoimmune disease stem cell transplantation an appraisalAlanTyndall(BaselCH)
1330ndash1350 MSC for autoimmune diseaseChristianJorgensen(MontpellierFR)
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time meeting 2Alternative donor
Chairs Arnon Nagler (Tel Hashomer IL) Fabio Ciceri (Milan IT)
1310ndash1330 Umbilical cord blood transplantation past present and futureElianeGluckman(ParisFR)
1330ndash1350 Haploidentical transplantation when and howAndreaBacigalupo(GenoaIT)
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time meeting 3Small molecules in HSCT
Chairs Axel Zander (Hamburg DE) Eduardo Olavarria (Pamplona ES)
1310ndash1330 The use of TKIs for CML in the context of allogeneic stem cell transplantationFranckNicolini(LyonFR)
1330ndash1350 Rethinking FLT3 inhibitorsFlorianHeidel(MagdeburgDE)
1400 ndash 1530 Oral Sessions 1 ndash 6
1600 ndash 1730 Working Party Sessions
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Severe Aplastic Anaemia
- Solid Tumours
1600 ndash 1730 Controversy 2Is HSCT useful in amyloidosis
Chairs Goumlsta Gahrton (Stockholm SE) Urs Hess (St Gallen CH)
1600ndash1630 Autologous HSCT is here to stayPhilippeMoreau(NantesFR)
1630ndash1700 New drugs will make HSCT obsoleteGiampaoloMerlini(PaviaIT)
1700ndash1730 Discussion
1600 ndash 1730 Technical aspects IIAdvanced cell engineering
Cell Processing Day
Session
Chair Martin Hildebrandt (Hannover DE)
Cell selection for clinical use Regulatory T cellsMatthiasEdinger(RegensburgDE)
Engineering of T-helper cells and cytotoxic T-cellsTobiasFeuchtinger(TuumlbingenDE)
Expansion of NK cells for clinical useUlrikeKoehl(FrankfurtDE)
1730 ndash 1900 Poster Sessions
15
sCIentIFIC programme physICIans tuesDay 3 aprIl 2012
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 5Iron overload in HSCT ndash assessment and treatment
Chairs Alberto Bosi (Florence IT) Michel Duchosal (Lausanne CH)
0800ndash0830 Iron overload and outcome of allogeneic HSCTJohnKoreth(BostonUS)
0830ndash0900 Posttransplant iron depletionAntonioPiga(TurinIT)
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 6AML allogeneic HSCT in first CR
Chairs Didier Blaise (Marseille FR) Charles Craddock (Birmingham UK)
0800ndash0830 Non-transplant results in the elderly AMLAlanBurnett(CardiffUK)
0830ndash0900 How to transplant patients with AML in 1 CRJanCornelissen(RotterdamNL)
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 7Haemoglobinopathy and HSCT
Paediatric Day
Session
Chairs Guido Lucarelli (Rome IT) Ardeshir Ghavamzadeh (Tehran IR)
0800ndash0830 ThalassaemiaEmanueleAngelucci(CalgiariIT)
0830ndash0900 Sickle cell diseaseFranccediloiseBernaudin(CreacuteteilFR)
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 8Stem cell transplantation for relapsed refractory Hodgkinrsquos lymphoma patients
Chair Paolo Corradini (Milan IT)
0800ndash0830 Autologous stem cell transplantAndreasJosting(CologneDE)
0830ndash0900 Allogeneic stem cell transplantAnnaSureda(CambridgeUK)
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 5Immunosuppressive drugs for GvHD
Chairs Mauricette Michallet (Lyon FR) Yves Chalandon (Geneva CH)
0800ndash0830 Overview of immunosuppressive agents for prevention and treatment of GvHDCoreyCutler(BostonUS)
0830ndash0900 When and how to use which drugErnstHoller(RegensburgDE)
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 6HLA antibodies in HSCT
Chairs Effie Petersdorf (Seattle US) Jean Villard (Geneva CH)
0800ndash0830 Technical approach of HLA-antibody testingStefanSchaub(BaselCH)
0830ndash0900 The role of anti-HLA antibodies in rejection AnnekeBrand(LeidenNL)
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 7Decision making How to choose a cord blood unit
Paediatric Day
Session
Chairs Vincent Kindler (Geneva CH)
0800ndash0830 Umbilical cord blood transplantation how when and for whomArnonNagler(TelHashomerIL)
0830ndash0900 Single double CB unit or intramedullary application VandersonRocha(OxfordUK)
0930 ndash 1100 Plenary Session 1GvHD
Chairs Mary Horowitz (Milwaukee US) Ernst Holler (Regensburg DE)
0930ndash1000 Second line treatment when to start and what to useGeacuterardSocieacute(ParisFR)
1000ndash1030 Experimental drugs for GvHDDanWeissdorf(MinneapolisUS)
1030ndash1100 Assessment of treatment response StevenPavletic(BethesdaUS)
0930 ndash 1100 Plenary Session 2Cellular therapy
Chairs Marina Cavazzana-Calvo (Paris FR) Aleksandra Wodnar-Filipowicz (Basel CH)
0930ndash1000 Epithelial stem cells and regenerative medicine PaulRRiley(LondonUK)
1000ndash1030 Wiskott Aldrich SyndromeChristophKlein(HannoverDE)
1030ndash1100 Gene therapy for chronic granulomatous disease lessons and perspectivesManuelGrez(FrankfurtDE)
16
sCIentIFIC programme physICIans tuesDay 3 aprIl 2012
0930 ndash 1100 Plenary Session 3Paediatric Day
Paediatric Day
Session
Chairs Christina Peters (Vienna AT) Kurt Leibundgut (Berne CH)
0930ndash1000 Advances in overcoming treatment resistance in recurrent malignant brain tumours
From autologous to allogeneic HSCT following myeloablative chemotherapy HishamAbdel-Azim(LosAngelesUS)
1000ndash1030 Allogeneic HSCT for children with monosomy 7FrancoLocatelli(RomeIT)
1030ndash1100 Paediatric haploidentical allogeneic stem cell transplantationPeterLang(TuumlbingenDE)
0930 ndash 1100 Joint Session Physicians NursesldquoSee all hear all say everythingrdquo how to prevent miscommunication
Chairs Arno Mank (Amsterdam NL) Andreacute Tichelli (Basel CH)
0930ndash1000 What healthcare professionals believe they say and what patients think they hearLesleyFallowfield(BrightonUK)
1000ndash1030 Look through my eyesrsquo The patientrsquos point of viewPeterKapitein(NL)
1030ndash1100 Communication within the nurse-physician team AlexanderKiss(BaselCH)
1130 ndash 1300 Working Party Sessions
- Chronic Leukaemia
- Paediatric Diseases Paediatric Day Session
1130 ndash 1300 Nuclear Accidents Session
1130 ndash 1300 Controversy 3Older sibling versus young unrelated donor
Chairs Geacuterard Socieacute (Paris FR) Andreas Buser (Basel CH)
1130ndash1200 Older sibling is betterDietgerNiederwieser(LeipzigDE)
1200ndash1230 Younger perfectly matched unrelated donor is better NicolausKroumlger(HamburgDE)
1230ndash1300 Discussion
1300 ndash 1400 Nature Publishing Group
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time meeting 4We at the EBMT
Chairs Alejandro Madrigal (London UK) Alois Gratwohl (Basel CH)
1310ndash1330 25 years of electronic data management lessons for the futureRonaldBrand(LeidenNL)
1330ndash1350 Ten years after the first JACIE inspectionChristianChabannon(MarseilleFR)
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time meeting 5Post-transplant care when the child becomes an adult
Paediatric Day
Session
Chairs Giorgio Dini (Genoa IT) Tayfun Guumlngoumlr (Zurich CH)
1310ndash1330 Transition paediatrics-adult care CharlotteNiemeyer(FreiburgDE)
1330ndash1350 Adolescence in the posttransplant phase ThomasKlingebiel(FrankfurtDE)
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time meeting 6Last minute hot topic
1400 ndash 1530 Oral Sessions 7 ndash 12
1600 ndash 1730 Working Party Sessions
- Infectious Diseases
- Inborn Errors Paediatric Day Session
- Lymphoma
1600 ndash 1730 Controversy 4Are cord blood banks affordable
Chairs Sergio Querol (London UK) Grazia Nicoloso de Faveri (Berne CH)
1600ndash1630 No they are notThomasBart(BerneCH)
1630ndash1700 Yes they are GesineKoumlgler(DuumlsseldorfDE)
1700ndash1730 Discussion
1600 ndash 1730 Joint Session EBMT WBMT
1730 ndash 1900 Poster Sessions
17
sCIentIFIC programme physICIans WeDnesDay 4 aprIl 2012
nuClear aCCIDent CommIttee traInIng sessIon WeDnesDay 4 aprIl 2012
0730 ndash 0830 General Assembly
0830 ndash 1000 Oral Sessions 13 ndash 20
1030 ndash 1200 Plenary Session 4Do registries still have a future
Chairs Norbert-Claude Gorin (Paris FR) Jane Apperley (London UK)
1030ndash1100 The macroeconomics of stem cell transplantationAloisGratwohl(BaselCH)
1100ndash1130 The future of observational research in stem cell transplantationMaryHorowitz(MilwaukeeUS)
1130ndash1200 Donor follow-up ndash why it is neededSuzannavanWalraven(LeidenNL)
1030 ndash 1200 Plenary Session 5Endothelial disease in HSCT
Chairs Andrea Bacigalupo (Genoa IT) Eliane Gluckman (Paris FR)
1030ndash1100 The role of the endothelium in HSCTEnricCarreras(BarcelonaES)
1100ndash1130 Sinusoidal obstruction syndromeLauraRubbia-Brandt(GenevaCH)
1130ndash1200 Transplant associated microangiopathyTapaniRuutu(HelsinkiFI)
1030 ndash 1200 Plenary Session 6Stem cells and the microenvironment
Chairs John Goldman (London UK) Markus Manz (Zurich CH)
1030ndash1100 Stem cells out of the nicheTsveeLapidot(RehovotIL)
1100ndash1130 Stem cells into the thymus YannBarrandon(LausanneCH)
1130ndash1200 Mesenchymal and haematopoietic stem cells form a unique bone marrow niche SimoacutenMeacutendez-Ferrer(MadridES)
1030 ndash 1200 Joint Session EBMT WMDA
1215 ndash 1345 Final Plenary SessionAll around the telomere
Chairs Willem Fibbe (Leiden NL) Gabriela Baerlocher (Berne CH)
1215ndash1245 Telomere structure and maintenance by the telomerase enzymeJoachimLingner(LausanneCH)
1245ndash1315 Dyskeratosis congenita a disorder of telomere biologyBlancheAlter(RockvilleUS)
1315ndash1345 Telomere attrition and the telomeropathies focus on marrow failure and regenerationNealYoung(BethesdaUS)
1345 ndash 1400 Closing Session
1400 ndash 1800 Advanced EBMT training course on European approach to the medical management of mass radiation exposure
Chairs R Powles (London UK) A Madrigal (London UK)
1400 IntroductionAlejandroMadrigal(LondonUK)
1405 Basic irradiation physics for ldquobeginnersrdquoDuncanCox(UK)
1420 Previous incidents effects of irradiationLeifStenke(StockholmSE)
1450 Scenarios ndash hidden sources overtDuncanCox(UK)
1520 Primary triageTonyBleetman(UK)
1550 Secondary triage METREPOL EBMT Pocket GuideRayPowles(LondonUK)
1620 Supportive therapy to neutropenic patientsGrahamJackson(Newcastle-upon-TyneUK)
1650 BMT protocols BMT triageTonyPagliuca(LondonUK)
1705 Multi-organ dysfunction syndromeBahwnaSirohi(NewDelhiIN)
1720 EBMT REMM HPA website familiarizationJaneApperley(LondonUK)
1750 Closing remarksRayPowles(LondonUK)
RegistrationIfinterestedpleaseenrollforthesessionviaonlineapplicationorcontactSharonGage
sharongagesrgprojectmanagementcouk
18
nurses eDuCatIon Day sunDay 1 aprIl 2012
EBMT Education Day for Nurses amp Allied Health Professionals
AsinpreviousyearstherewillbeaPre-meetingEducationDayaimedatnursesandhealthprofessionalThefocusofthe8thAnnualEducationDay will be ldquoEarly and late effects after Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation and their impact of the patientrsquos quality of liferdquo Our ambitionisthatnursesandalliedhealthprofessionalsregardlessoftheirexperiencewithinthefieldofHSCTwillhavesomethingnewtolearnfromthisdayandbringhometotheirownpractice
EBMT Education Day Preliminary Programme
0900ndash0910 Welcome and introductionArnoMank(AmsterdamNL)
0910ndash0950 Nausea amp vomiting ndash to vomit or not to vomit MalinHakansson(GothenburgSE)
0950ndash1030 Skin care ndash not every rash is GvHD EileenParry(LancashireUK)
1030ndash1100 Coffeebreak
1100ndash1145 The golden hour ndash management of neutropenic sepsis JohnMurray(ManchesterUK)
1145ndash1230 Abnormal liver function tests CathrinFlynn(DublinIE)
1230ndash1330 Lunch
RegistrationThis education day is separate from the EBMT meeting and registration for the congress does not automatically entitle participation at the EBMT Education Day
PleaseregisterviaInternetwwwebmtorgebmt2012LinkRegistration(Paymentbycreditcardwillbenecessary)orusetherespectiveregistrationformThankstogenerouscorporatesponsorshiptheregistrationfeeisonlyeuro50ndashperparticipantForassistancepleasecontactebmtcongrexch
1330ndash1410 Stepping out ndash rehabilitation post HSCT JoachimWiskermann(HeidelbergDE)
1410ndash1450 Fertility CorienEcltink(AmsterdamNL)
1450ndash1510 Coffeebreak
1510ndash1550 Late effects YvesChalandon(GenevaCH)
1550ndash1630 Survivorship DianaGreenfield(SheffieldUK)
1630ndash1640 ClosingElisabethWallhult(GothenburgSE)
19
monDay 2 aprIl 2012 ndash sCIentIFIC programme nurses group WeDnesDay 4 aprIl 2012
Educational Sessions
There will be six early morning educational sessions covering thefollowingtopics
bull Extra Corporal Photopheresis (ECP) PeterTaylor(UK)
bull Management of the immunosuppressive patient VeroniqueCamus(CH)
bull Transplant at home ChristinaGallego(ES)
bull Donor issues ndash Who is looking after me MalreadNiconghalie(IE)
bull Compliance MonicaFliedner(CH)
bull Safe administration of chemotherapy BernieOrsquoDonnell(IE)
Workshops
This year theNursesgroupwill hold fourworkshopsand threeofthesewillberepeatedAllworkshopswillhavelimitedcapacityItishopedthatbydoingthiswewillbeabletohaveamoreinteractiveandpracticalsession
Workshop 1Central Venous Access Device (CVAD)
Steve Hill (Manchester UK)
Workshop 2Sexuality
Corien M Eeltink (Amsterdam NL)
Workshop 3Care of the carer
Barry Quinn (London UK)
Workshop 4European management
Susanne Heijmenberg (Amsterdam NL)
Nurses Annual Meeting
TheNursesAnnualMeetingwilltakeplaceonTuesdayfrom0830to0920
repeatedworkshopswithlimitedattendance
Plenary Sessions
Therewillbefiveplenarysessionswiththreespeakerseachgivingparticipants the opportunity to meet the expert
Disease updates
bull Lymphoma PeterDreger(HeidelbergDE)
bull Acute Lymphatic Leukemia MohamadMohty(FR)
bull Aplastic anaemia
Apheresis
bull Mobilisation JohnMurray(ManchesterUK)
bull Extra Corporal Photopheresis (ECP) MaggieFoster(UK)
bull Donor follow-up JoergHalter(BaselCH)
Management of haematology emergencies
bull Septic shock JohnMurray(ManchesterUK)
bull Extravasation BernieOacuteDonell(IE)
bull Tumour lysis JoachimBlankart(HamburgDE)
bull Transfusion reactions MonicaBraisch(CH)
Management of relapse
bull The transition from active to palliative care MatsLinderholm(UmearingSE)
bull Donor Lymphocyte Infusion (DLI) EudoardoOlavarrioLopez(ES)
bull Ethical issues-dilemmas TanjaKrones(CH)
Paediatrics
bull Sibling to the patient MargarethaNolbris(GothenburgSE)
bull Complementary therapy OliveOacuteNeill(IE)
bull Psychological aspects
TheNursesrsquogrouplooksforwardtomeetingyouatEBMT2012inGenevaThemeetingthisyearwillincludethecombinationofeducationalsessionsworkshops(limitedattendance)plenarysessionsandorallypresentedabstractsandposters
ThemainmeetingwillopenonMondaymorningwithaPresidentialsymposiumgivinganoverviewoftheactivitiesaswellastheachievementsanddevelopmentsoftheEBMTNursesGroupThisyeartherewillbeakeynotespeakerProfDrNoraKearneydirectoroftheCancerCareResearchCentreoftheUniversityofStirling(UK)ShewilltalkaboutnursingresearchandhoweducationcanimprovetheprofileoftheBMTnurse
20
Oral Sessions
Oralsessionswillbeselectedfromsubmittedabstractsaccordingtoscoresgiventothembytheabstractreviewboard
Poster Sessions
Nursesrsquo posters selected from submitted abstracts will be displayedthroughoutthecongresswithtimefordiscussiononMondayandTuesdayeveningswhenpresentersareexpectedtobeavailableattheirposter
Prizes
The Nurses group is pleased to announce that the best oralpresentationandthebestposterwillbeawarded
National Group Meetings
AsinpreviousyearsnationalgroupshavetheopportunitytomeetanddiscussnationalmattersofHSCTnursingintheirownlanguageCountries which donrsquot have a formal national group yet couldget together and discuss setting up a national group to combineworkforcesandexchangeexperiencesintheirownlanguage
Nurses Satelllite Symposia
Two Nursing Satellite Symposia will take place on Monday andTuesdayfrom1300ndash1400
monDay 2 aprIl 2012 ndash sCIentIFIC programme nurses group WeDnesDay 4 aprIl 2012
21
sCIentIFIC programme Data management group
As inprevious years theEBMTDataManagementgroupwill usetheopportunityprovidedbythisAnnualMeetingtoofferaseriesoftechnicalandscientificsessionsfordatamanagementprofessionalswithinaninteractiveandfriendlyenvironmentThiswillbeanotheruniqueopportunityforindividualsfromdifferentcentrescountriesandinstitutionstomeetupandgettoknoweachotherfacetoface
ProMISe Training SessionsWeareonceagainofferingtrainingsessionsonhowtoaccessandusetheRegistrydatabasebymeansofProMISeforData Entry andData Retrieval ndash with additional sessions this year for HLA and MED-B formsTheData Entrysession isan introductionandonlyabsolute beginners shouldsignupforitThiscoursewillemphasizehowtoenteraMED-Aregistration(includingsubsequenttransplantandfollow-upsforapatient)TheData Retrieval session will focus on obtaining data listings frequencies and how to run reportsAlthough this course is open to all users it is not recommendedforpeoplewhoareabsolutebeginners[PleasenotethattheDataRetrievalsessiononTuesday isarepetitionoftheMondaysessiontoallowmoreparticipantstoattendandbenefitfromthecourse]
The HLA Data Entry session on Tuesday is a workshop sessionwhich will focus on how to enter HLA typing reports for thoseusers who want to do it themselves (building on the morningrsquosHLAEducationalsession inthe lecturehall)Thissession isaimedprimarily at experienced ProMISe users The ADVANCED DATA ENTRY (including MED-B) amp QampA training session on Tuesdayafternoon is open to everyoneandwillconcentrateonexamplesofcomplexdataincludingaddingmissingdatafollowupssubsequentdiagnosesandtransplantsaswellastheintricaciesofMED-BdataentrywithapracticalQampAsession
Please note A maximum of 30 participants can attend eachProMISe training session in the main computer room We kindlyask participants to register in advance following the instructions providedonthecongressregistrationformwithaseparateformtobecompletedforProMISetrainingcourses
Educational SessionsAvariedprogrammefordatamanagementprofessionalsatalllevelsof their career Therewillbeeducational sessions toassistpeoplewho are new to the field to enhance their knowledge and somesessionswithhigherscientificcontextwhichshouldbeofinteresttoeverybodyregardlessofbackgroundThesessionswillincludebullScience-stemcellmobilizationantibodiesacuteleukaemiaHLAbullJACIE-explanationandrequirementsforJACIEaccreditationbullDataqualityndashalwaysimportantbullPaediatricsbullSessionsonFollow-upformssolidtumours(withreferenceto
Med-Bforms)survivorshipandlong-termfollow-upfocusingonissuesfacedbypatients
bullHintsandtipsfortransplantregistrationndashaworkshoptypesessionondataentryforallcentres
bullPresentationsfromDatamanagersandotherprofessionalsbasedincentressharingtheirexperiencendashwithexamplesofprocedurestheyusetoensuregoodworkingpractise
Werecommendparticipantstoattendasmanysessionsaspossiblendasheveniftheydonotseemtorelatetotheirwork(wehavefoundinthepastthatpeoplelearnmoreaboutadulttransplantsbyfindingoutwhatisinvolvedinpaediatrictransplants)Sothatwecanalllearnfrom each other we encourage active participation raising issuesandrequestingclarifications
1500 ndash 1800 Statistical Course 1 Saturday 31 March 2012
0900 ndash 1200 Statistical Course 2 Sunday 1 April 2012
1340 ndash 1540 Statistical Symposium Tuesday 3 April 2012
1600 ndash 1730 Statistical Roundtable Tuesday 3 April 2012
22
0900 ndash 1700 ProMISe2 Training Sessions
0900ndash1200 Data retrieval (experienced users only)KeirenKirklandJuliaLee(LondonUK)
1330ndash1430 HLA data entry (experienced users only)ShelleyHewerdineAugustinCabrera(LondonUK)
1500ndash1700 Advanced data entry (including Med B) and Q amp A workshopCarmenRuiz(LondonUK)
0900 ndash 1630 ProMISe2 Training Sessions
0900ndash1200 Data entry (new users only)HelenBaldomero(BaselCH)NicoleRaus(LyonFR)
1330ndash1630 Data retrieval (experienced users only)KeirenKirklandJuliaLee(LondonUK)
0900 ndash 1030 JACIE Educational Session
1045 ndash 1710 Educational Sessions
1045ndash1125 Stem cell mobilization ndash a key development in modern blood and marrow transplantationCurlyMorris(BelfastUK)
0900 ndash 1500 Educational Sessions
0900ndash1030 HLAIliasDoxiadis(LeidenNL)
1040ndash1120 AntibodiesSilviaMontoto(LondonUK)
1130ndash1210 Acute leukaemia (including ALL)SebastianGiebel(GliwicePL)
1210ndash1330 LunchBreak
1330ndash1410 Centre presentation ndash details to be adviced
1420ndash1500 Centre presentation ndash details to be adviced
1135ndash1215 Hints and tips for transplant registration with the EBMTCarmenRuiz(LondonUK)
1225ndash1305 The importance of follow-up formsSimonaIacobelli(RomeIT)
1305ndash1400 LunchBreak
1400ndash1440 Survivorship follow up issues and patientsrsquo experiencesMichelleKenyon(LondonUK)
1450ndash1530 Solid tumoursDidierBlaise(MarseilleFR)
1540ndash1620 Paediatric diseasesIsaacYaniv(Petach-TikvaIL)
1630ndash1710 Queries questions and the first Data Quality QuizBeateLindner(InnsbruckAT)FranziskaStrehle(UlmDE)
sCIentIFIC programme Data management group tuesDay 3 aprIl 2012
sCIentIFIC programme Data management group monDay 2 aprIl 2012
23
sCIentIFIC programme QualIty management group monDay 2 aprIl 2012
1030 ndash 1130 Workshop 1Indicators (JACIE Standards)
1030ndash1040 Clinical indicatorPhillipeLewalle(BrusselsBE)
1040ndash1050 Collection indicatorPhuongHuynh(BrusselsBE)
1050ndash1100 Processing IndicatorGillesClapisson(LyonFR)
1100ndash1130 Q amp A
1400 ndash 1500 Lecture 1How we validate the apheresis machine
Chair Harry C Schouten (Maastricht NL)
1400ndash1420 tbc1420ndash1440 SandraLoaiza(LondonUK)1440ndash1500 KristinaHoumllig(DresdenDE)
1515 ndash 1615 Lecture 2Can you save money by improving the quality
Chair Elena Vassalo (Turin IT)
1515ndash1615 FreacutedeacutericNouaille(Neuilly-sur-SeineFR)
1630 ndash 1730 Lecture 3Engaging physicians in quality
Chair Pierre Biron (Lyon FR)
1630ndash1730 EduardoOlavarria(PamplonaES)
1730 ndash 1830 Workshop 2Electronic quality management system (commercial and in-inhouse alternatives)
1730ndash1740 Manual systemKirtashPatel(LondonUK)
1740ndash1750 Electronic system used at Maastricht University HospitalBiancaWauben(MaastrichtNL)
1750ndash1800 Electronic system used at Leacuteon-BeacuterardPierreEmmanuelDonot(LyonFR)
1800ndash1830 Q amp A
aDvanCe notICe
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39th Annual Meeting of the European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation
39th Meeting of the Physicians29th Meeting of the EBMT Nurses Group12th Meeting of the EBMT Data Management Group5th Meeting of the Quality Management Group2nd Meeting of the Cell Processing Group7th EBMTPatientampFamilyDaybullSaturday6April2013
London UK bull 7 ndash 10 April 2013
2013
European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation
EBMTExcellence in Science
24
1st ebmt Cell proCessIng Day monDay 2 aprIl 2012
1st Meeting of the EBMT Cell Processing Group
ThefirstCell Processing Day of theEBMT isplannedjointlybyEBMTandISCT
It is mainly intended for persons working in the cellprocessing laboratory as technicians working on thebenchbiologistsandphysiciansdirectlyinvolvedincellprocessing cell processing laboratory managers andpersons responsible for quality assessment of the cell processingpart
The programme includes theoretical presentationsdiscussions and sessions considering practical aspectsofcellprocessingproblemmanagementandreporting
The Cell Processing Group will meet on Monday 2 April 2012 andisanintegralpartoftheEBMT2012Annual Meeting which takes place at the PalexpoGenevainSwitzerlandfrom1ndash4April2012
PhotoBloodcellscopyKeystoneSciencePhotoLibraryAndrewSyred
Taking place during the EBMT 2012
Annual Meeting
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 1Stem cell engineering
Chairs Ineke Slaper-Cortenbach (Utrecht NL) Federico Rodriguez (San Diego USA)
Graft engineering Mimicking the marrow microenvironment for cord expansionVardaDeutsch(Tel-AvivIL)
Cryopreservation and thawing of hamatopoietic cellsGregorioMartin-Henao(BarcelonaES)
0930 ndash 1100 Technical aspects IBasic processing aspects and problem management
Chair Francesco Lanza (Cremona IT)
Processing of the peripheral blood progenitor cell products using a novel acustophoresis platformStefanScheding(LundSE)
Thawing of stem cell products in the lab or bedsideFedericoRodriguez(SanDiegoUSA)
Erythrocyte depletion when amp howDamianosSotiropoulos(ThessalonikiGR)
1100ndash1130 Pause
1130 ndash 1300 Quality assessment
Chair Christian Chabannon (Marseille FR)
CD34 enumeration pre and post cryopreservationFrancescoLanza(CremonaIT)
Terminology and labeling of cellular therapy productsInekeSlaper-Cortenbach(UtrechtNL)
GMP facilities what for and what are the rulesChristianKalberer(BaselCH)
1300ndash1400 Lunch
1400 ndash 1530 Oral session Stem cell mobilization and graft engineering
Chairs Francesco Lanza (Cremona IT) Mario Bargetzi (Aarau CH)
Oral sessions to be defined according to abstract reviewing
1530ndash1600 CoffeeBreak
1600 ndash 1730 Technical aspects IIAdvanced cell engineering
Chair Martin Hildebrandt (Hannover DE)
Cell selection for clinical use Regulatory T cellsMatthiasEdinger(RegensburgDE)
Engineering of T-helper cells and cytotoxic T-cellsTobiasFeuchtinger(TuumlbingenDE)
Expansion of NK cells for clinical useUlrikeKoehl(FrankfurtDE)
25
1st ebmt paeDIatrIC Day tuesDay 3 aprIl 2012
Taking place during the EBMT 2012
Annual Meeting
Paediatric Day
During EBMT 2012 Annual Meeting taking place atthePalexpoGenevaSwitzerlandfrom1ndash4April2012there will be a special day for paediatric stem celltransplantation
Almost all paediatric activities such as educationalworkingpartyscientificandpostersessionshavebeenregroupedandwillbeheldonTuesday 3 April 2012
Nurses paediatric sessions will take place on MondayandWednesday
copypicturesYantra-FotoliacomKarinHildebrand-FotoliacomVRD-Fotoliacom
0800 ndash 0900 Educational SessionHaemaglobinopathy and HSCT
Chairs Guido Lucarelli (Rome IT) Ardeshir Ghavamzadeh (Tehran IR)
0800ndash0830 ThalassaemiaEmanueleAngelucci(CalgiariIT)
0830ndash0900 Sickle cell anaemiaFranccediloiseBernaudin(CreacuteteilFR)
0800 ndash 0900 WorkshopDecision making How to choose a cord blood unit
Chairs Marie Robin (Paris FR) Vincent Kindler (Geneva CH)
0800ndash0830 Umbilical cord blood transplantation how when and for whomArnonNagler(TelHashomerIL)
0830ndash0900 Single double CB unit or intramedullar application VandersonRocha(OxfordUK)
0930 ndash 1100 Plenary 3Paediatric Day
Chairs Christina Peters (Vienna AT) Kurt Leibundgut (Berne CH)
0930ndash1000 Advances in overcoming treatment resistance in recurrent malignant brain tumours
From autologous to allogeneic HSCT following myeloablative chemotherapy HishamAbdel-Azim(LosAngelesUS)
1000ndash1030 Allogeneic HSCT for children with monosomy 7FrancoLocatelli(RomeIT)
1030ndash1100 Paediatric haploidentical allogeneic stem cell transplantationPeterLang(TuumlbingenDE)
1100ndash1130 CoffeeBreak
1130 ndash 1300 Working PartyPaediatric Diseases
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time Meeting 5Post-transplant care when the child becomes an adult
Chairs Giorgio Dini (Genoa IT) Tayfun Guumlngoumlr (Zurich CH)
1310ndash1330 Transition paediatrics-adult care CharlotteNiemeyer(FreiburgDE)
1330ndash1350 Adolescence in the posttransplant phase ThomasKlingebiel(FrankfurtDE)
1400 ndash 1530 Oral SessionPaediatric transplantation
1530ndash1600 CoffeeBreak
1600 ndash 1730 Working PartyInborn Errors
1730 ndash 1900 Poster Session
26
Call For abstraCts
Abstract Submission Deadlines
21 November 2011 Nurses Group15 December 2011 Physicians amp Data Management Group
Allparticipantsareinvitedtosubmitabstractsononeofthetopicslistedonpage27
Abstracts may only be submitted via Internet Late abstracts will not be considered
Tosubmityourabstractpleasegotothewebsiteat wwwebmtorgebmt2012
Thedifferent submission links forphysiciansnursesand thedatamanagement group will be available on the internet ldquoCall for AbstractsrdquoPleasemakesuretoselecttheappropriatelink
Inordertostandardizetheabstractlayoutweaskyoutoreadthepreparation guidelines at this link CAREFULLY Avoid submissionwithin48hoursofthedeadlineforbestsystemperformance
Guidelines for submission of abstracts
1 Abstracts may be submitted only via Internet Abstractssubmittedviafaxore-mailwillnotbeaccepted
2 AllabstractsmustbesubmittedandpresentedinEnglish3 Abstractsshouldcontainoriginalmaterialneitherpublishednor
presentedelsewherepriorto1 April 20124 Withinternetsubmissionofanabstracttheauthor(s)transfer(s)
all copyrightownership to theEuropeanGroup forBloodandMarrowTransplantation
5 Abstractsshouldbeinformativecontainingobjectivesmethodsresultsandaconclusion Just thepromiseof furtherdataanddiscussionisnotacceptable
6 The abstract text may not be longer than 2rsquo500 charactersincludingspaces
7 Tables charts and other graphics arepermittedandmustbeinJPGorGIFformatofhighresolutionandsuitableforreproductionin black amp white A separate upload button is provided (max 2 graphics perabstract)Nophotosmaybesubmitted
8 Avoid complex mathematical formulae Greek letters andsymbols For the symbols lt or gt type instead lt= or gt= Forsuperscript use caret (^) eg 10^6 instead of 106 Instead oflsquoIFN-grsquouseforexamplelsquoIFN-grsquoorlsquoIFN-gammarsquoetc
9 Allabbreviationsmustbedefinedthefirsttimetheyappearinyourtext(butdonotdefineinthetitle)ExampleGraft-versus-hostdisease(GvHD)beforebeingusedasanabbreviationonly
10 Authorsarerequestedtoselectatopicunderwhichtheywishtheirabstracttobereviewed
11 Authorsshouldindicatetheirpreferredmethodofpresentation bullOralPresentation bullPosterPresentation bullOralorPosterPresentation Theselectioncommitteereservestherighttodecideonthefinal
allocationandpresentationmethod12 Ifanabstract isaccepted thepresentingauthormust register
andattendthecongressAcceptanceofapaperimpliespaymentoftheregistrationfeebythepresentingauthor
13 After having submitted your abstract you will receive aconfirmation by e-mail with the following information (please
makesuretostateyourcorrectemailaddress) bullreference number of your abstract (for correspondence and
questionsthatmightarise) bullyourpersonalaccesscodes
Shouldyouwishtomakecorrectionstoanabstractalreadysubmittedor if you wish to submit other abstracts later you may use theseaccesscodesThiswillshortenthesubmissionprocedure
Correctionstoabstractscanonlybemadeuptothedeadlinesof
21November2011 Nurses Group15December2011 Physicians amp Data Management Group
(Afterthesedatesnoabstractsorchangesmaybeaccepted)IfyouhavedifficultiesinsubmittingyourabstractsorifyouneedanyfurtherinformationpleasecontacttheAbstracthotlinePhone+41616867722(MondayndashFridayduringCETbusinesshours)
Notification
AbstractsaresubjecttoapprovalbytheScientificCommitteeandtofinalassignmentforinclusionintheprogrammeasanoralorposterpresentation
Authors from the Nurses Group will be notified at the end ofDecember2011
AuthorsformthePhysiciansandDataManagementGroupwillbenotifiedattheendofJanuary2012
Allauthorswillbecontactedbye-mail(thereforeitisessentialthatyouindicateyourcorrecte-mailaddress)Authorswillbeinformedasto whether they are to present their abstract orally or in the form of a posterFullinstructionsconcerningthepreparationandpresentationwillbeincluded
Publication
AllacceptedabstractswillbepublishedinasupplementoftheBoneMarrowTransplantationJournalaswellasonCD-ROMavailableatthecongressFullabstracttextswillbeviewableontheEBMT2012websitetwoweekspriortothecongress
Basic Science Award for Physicians
This award will be presented to the best Basic Science Abstractsubmittedunderanyrelevanttopic
The aim of this award is to increase the level of basic science atthemeetingandparticularlyyounginvestigatorsareencouragedtosubmittheirworkTheprizewinningabstractwillbeselectedfromthe top-scoringabstractsbyaScientificCommitteeheadedby theChairsoftheEBMTDevelopmentalCommittee
Authorssubmittingabasicscienceabstractare invitedto tick therespectiveboxintheonlinesubmissionthusindicatingthewishtobeconsideredfortheBasicScienceAward
Theprize-winningabstractwillbepresentedaspartofthePresidentialSymposiumonMonday2April2012Thisyearrsquosprizeofeuro2rsquo000isgenerouslysupportedbyGenzyme
27
Call For abstraCts
Main Topics for Abstract Submission
Please carefullyselectthetopicunderwhichyouwishtosubmityourabstract for reviewAbstracts not submittedunder anappropriatetopicmaybeincorrectlyreviewedandrejected
Physicians
General Topics1 CellularGenetherapiesandCytokines2 StemcellresearchandExperimentalstemcelltransplantation3 StemcellmobilizationandGraftengineering
Transplant-specific topics4 Stemcellsource5 Stemcelldonor6 Acutegraft-versus-hostdisease7 Chronicgraft-versus-hostdisease8 Infectiouscomplications9 Earlycomplications10 Latecomplications11 Reduced-intensityconditioning12 MinimalresidualdiseaseToleranceChimerismandImmune
reconstitution13 Paediatricissues14 Regulatoryissues
Disease-specific topics15 Acuteleukaemia16 Aplasticanaemia17 Autoimmunediseases18 Chronicleukaemia19 HaemoglobinopathyandInbornerrorsofmetabolism20Lymphoma21 Multiplemyeloma22Myelodysplasia23Solidtumours
Nurses Group
Care-specific topics24Careofthecare-giver25Complementarytherapies26Donorissues27 Ethicalissues28Impactofnewtherapiesonpatientcare29Outpatientdevelopments30PalliativeandEndoflifecare31 PatientinformationandEducation32Protectivecare33Psycho-socialissues34Sexuality35Standardsofcare36Symptomsmanagement
37 EducationandSupportofnurses38Management39SurvivorshipandLateeffects40Qualityoflife
Data Management Group
41 DataManagement42Statistics
CME Accreditation at EBMT 2012
AsaparticipantofEBMT2012youareeligibletoreceiveContinuingMedical Education (CME) credit points from the EuropeanHematologyAssociation(EHA)
EuropeanhaematologistsarehighlymotivatedtoprovideproofthattheyareupdatingtheirknowledgeandskillsthroughparticipationinCMEactivitiesTheEuropeanHematologyAssociationCMESystemis being implementedas a service to Europeanhaematologists inresponse to this need The System facilitates identification andregistrationinCMEactivitieswhichhavebeensubmittedtoapeer-reviewaccreditationprocessandrespondtopre-establishedqualitystandards
CMEaccreditationisapermanentfeatureofEBMTannualmeetings
PhysiciansattendingEBMT2012areeligibletoreceive1EHA-CMEcreditpointforeveryhourofaccreditedscientificprogramme
EHA-CMEpointswillbeawardedforthefollowingsessionsbullEducationalsessionsbullWorkshopsessionsbullControversysessionsbullPlenarysessionsbullJointsessionsbullPresidentialsymposiumbullWorkingPartysessionsbullOralsessionsbullLunchtimemeetings
How to claim your EHA-CME points
The electronic EHA-CME system is fully automated and enablesparticipantsattheEBMT2012toclaimtheircreditsonline
You may create your account claim your credits and print yourEHA-CMEcertificateonlineatwwwehaweborg(select lsquoCMErsquo)FulldetailsonhowtocollectyourCMEpointswillbestatedintheFinalProgramme
Further information on the European Hematology Association CME system is available at cmeehaweborgandwwwehaweborg
28
regIstratIon
Registration fee
Until 12 January
2012
As from 13 January to 1March2012
As from 2 March
2012
PhysiciansMember euro300ndash euro420ndash euro480ndash
Non-Member euro450ndash euro560ndash euro650ndash
Nurses Group
Data Mgmt Group
Quality Mgmt Group
Cell Processing Technicians
Member euro200ndash euro320ndash euro380ndash
Non-Member euro300ndash euro420ndash euro480ndash
Student euro120ndash euro150ndash euro180ndash
Accompanying person
euro 25ndash euro 25ndash euro 25ndash
StudentsmustbeoneoftheauthorsofanacceptedabstractandmustprovideproofofundergraduatestudentstatusAwrittencertificationbytheheadoftheprogrammeisrequiredandmustbesenttoCongrex(Fax+41616867788)
The fee for active participants includes unlimited access to allsessionstheWelcomeReceptionaccesstotheExhibitiononecopyoftheFinalProgrammeandonecopyoftheAbstractBook
ThefeeforaccompanyingpersonsincludestheWelcomeReceptionandaccesstotheExhibition
PleasenoteAlthoughincludedintheregistrationfeesomesessionsand the Welcome Reception require separate registration (seeregistrationform)
Online Registration
ParticipantscanregisterviaInternetwwwebmtorgebmt2012PleasereadtheinstructionsontheInternetcarefullyFor online reservations payment by credit card is required Please do not use the online registration for group registrations
Registration form
ToregisterforthemeetingpleasereturntheregistrationformtotheOrganizingSecretariatinBasel
Group Registration
In order to make a group registration please request the specialgroupregistrationformfromtheOrganizingSecretariatordownloadthefile fromthewebsitewwwebmtorgebmt2012Onthis formyou can enter all participantsrsquo information together with your postal address and contact details Please note that we need thecomplete individual addresses (hospital department streetname and number postal code and city) of each participant Forfurther assistance please contact the Organizing Secretariat at ebmtcongrexcom
On-site Registration
TheregistrationdeskatthePalexpoisopenduringthefollowinghours
Saturday 31March2012 1700 ndash1900hSunday 1April2012 0800ndash1900hMonday 2April2012 0730ndash1800hTuesday 3April2012 0730ndash1800hWednesday 4April2012 0715ndash1300h
All documents including registration packets (congress walletpersonalnamebadgeabstractbookvouchers)willbehandedovertotheregisteredparticipantsOn-site registration will be accepted but receip of all congressdocumentscannotbeguaranteedPleasearriveearlyifyouwishtoregisteron-site
Payment
All fees for the congress registration and social events should bepaidinEURO(euro)totheEBMT2012OrganizingSecretariatndashclearlystatingtheparticipantlsquosnameandaddress
bull bybanktransfer(freeofcharge)to -BeneficiaryCongrexSwitzerlandLtdEBMT2012 -UBSAGBaselSwitzerland EUROAccountNo233-50301062A IBANCodeCH210023323350301062A
-BICUBSWCHZH80A -ClearingNo233
bull bycreditcard(VisaMasterCardAmericanExpress)
Responsibility
The participant acknowledges that heshe has no right to lodgedamage claims against the organizers should the holding of thecongress be hindered or prevented by unexpected political oreconomiceventsorgenerallyby forcemajeureorshould thenon-appearance of speakers or other reasons necessitate programmechangesWithregistrationtheparticipantacceptsthisproviso
By finishing the application the participant declares that heshe agrees to its personal and company data being processed byCongrexandthat thisdatamaybeusedfor informationpurposesoncongressesandevents in thefieldofhematologyorganizedbyCongrex In theopposingcase theparticipantnotifiesCongrexatthetimeofreturningthesignedapplication
Confirmation
Upon receipt of the correct registration fee each participant willreceiveaconfirmationofregistrationPleasebringthisconfirmationto the registration desk at the congress centre as proof of yourregistration
Cancellation Refund Policy
Refund of registration fees less 25 administrative charges canbeapplied for inwritinguntil1February2012 to theOrganizingSecretariat inBasel SwitzerlandAfter thisdateno refundwillbepossibleForanychangeofnamesafeeofeuro30ndashwillbecharged
29
general InFormatIon (In alphabetICal orDer)
Address before and after the EBMT 2012
OrganizingSecretariatEBMT2012 Tel +41616867711coCongrexSwitzerlandLtd Fax +41616867788POBox E-mail ebmtcongrexcom4002BaselSwitzerland wwwebmtorgebmt2012
Currency
TheofficialcurrencyistheSwissfranc(CHF)Althoughnotpartofthe EU many prices are nonetheless indicated in Euros and somemerchantsmayacceptEurosVisaMasterCardandAmericanExpressarewidelyacceptedandATMsarewidespreadBanksofferthebestexchangeratesfortravellerchequesandforeigncurrencybut it isalsopossibletoexchangemoneyatmajorhotelsmaintrainstationsandairportsBanksareopenMondaytoFriday
Exhibition
TheEBMT2012exhibitionpresentingthelatesttechnicalequipmentandpharmaceuticalproductswilltakeplaceinHall1ofthePalexpoGenevaThedetailedExhibitProspectuscanbeobtainedfromtheExhibitionDepartment(exhibitionchcongrexcom)
Final Programme
The Final Programme will be available on the Internet (wwwebmtorgebmt2012) by March 2012 Please indicate youremailaddressontheregistrationformandyouwillbeinformedassoonastheFinalProgrammeisontheInternetTheFinalProgrammebookletwillbealsodistributedatthemeetinginGeneva
Insurance
Themeetingorganizerscannotacceptliabilityforpersonalinjuriessustainedorfor lossordamageofpropertybelongingtomeetingparticipants or their accompanyingpersons eitherduring or as aresultofthemeetingPleasecheckthevalidityofyourowninsurance
Invitation Letters
IndividualsrequiringanofficialletterofinvitationinordertoattendthemeetingmaywritetotheOrganizingSecretariat(ebmtcongrexcom)Thisprocedureisdesignedtoassistparticipantstoobtainavisaorpermissiontoattendthemeetinganddoesnotapplytoregistrationfeesorotherexpenses
Please note that invitation letters can only be sent if the registration and payment has been received by the Organizing Secretariat
Italian Agency
ItalianparticipantsrequiringspecificauthorizationfromtheItalianHealthMinistryareadvisedtocontact
AIMEDUCATIONndashAIMGroup Tel +3902566011MsCristinaGhidoli Fax +390270048585ViaGiuseppeRipamonti129 E-mail cghidoniaimgroupeu20141MilanItaly wwwaimgroupeu
Language
TheofficialcongresslanguageisEnglishSimultaneous translation (English French German) will beprovidedforthePatientampFamilyDay
Lunches
FromMondaytillWednesdaylunchwillbeofferedintheexhibitionareaofthecongressvenue
Registration
Fordetailedinformationpleaserefertopage28
Speakersrsquo Service Centre (SSC)
TherewillbeacentrallylocatedSpeakersrsquoServiceCentreconnectedtoalllectureroomsAllspeakersarerequestedtohandintheirPowerPointpresentationspriortotheirlectureattheSSC
Tipping
Servicechargesaregenerally includedhowever it iscustomarytorounduptheamountwhenpayinginrestaurantsandtaxis
Transportation in Geneva
Geneva iswell catered towithbuses tramsand ferriesaswellasregulartrainconnectionstothetrainstationsldquoCornavinrdquointhecitycentreandldquoAeacuteroportrdquoattheairportPleaserefertoldquoTravellingtothePalexpordquo(page34)formoredetails
Venue
TheEBMT2012meetingwilltakeplaceatthePalexpoGenevawhichis conveniently located inwalkingdistance to theGenevaAirportandonly15minutesawayfromdowntownGeneva
Palexpo Exhibition amp Conference Center1218Grand-SaconnexGenevaSwitzerlandwwwgeneva-palexpoch
Visa Requirements
In order to visit Switzerland you may need to apply for an entryvisa Please check the currentVISA requirementswith thenearestSwissConsulateorEmbassy inyourcountrybeforeyourdeparturetoGenevaPleasealsobewellawareofthetimeforprocessingtheapplicationstoensureyouapplyintimeforyourvisit
World Wide Web
Please visit the EBMT 2012 website wwwebmtorgebmt2012 for regularly updated news and information Abstract submissionregistration compilation of your personal congress programme aswellas reservationofaccommodationand tours canbemadeviathislink
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CIty oF geneva
Geneva
EmbeddedbetweentheAlpsandtheJurahillstheFrench-speaking
cityofGenevaliesinthebaywheretheRhoneleavesLakeGeneva
WithitshumanitariantraditionandcosmopolitanflairtheEuropean
seatoftheUNOandheadquartersoftheRedCrossisknownasthe
ldquocapitalofpeacerdquo
The symbol of the city is the ldquoJet drsquoeaurdquo ndash a fountain with a
140-metre-highwater jetattheperipheryofLakeGenevaTheold
towntheheartofGenevawiththeshoppingandbusinessquarter
issituatedontheleftbankoftheriverThereyoucanfindStPeterrsquos
CathedralaswellasthePlaceduBourg-de-Fourwhichistheoldest
squareinthecityQuayslakesidepromenadescountlessparkslively
sidestreetsintheoldtownandelegantshopsinvitegueststostroll
Besides being a congress city Geneva is also a centre for culture
andhistoryfortradefairsandexhibitionsThelaquoHorlogeFleuriraquothe
largeflowerclockintheldquoJardinAnglaisrdquo(EnglishGarden)isaworld-
renownedsymboloftheGenevawatchindustry
CulturallythismostwesterncityofSwitzerlandhasmuchtooffer
InternationalartistsperformintheGrandTheacuteacirctreandGenevaOpera
HouseGenevaalsoofferswiderangeofmuseumssuchastheldquoMuseacutee
internationaldelrsquohorlogerierdquoawatchmuseumwithacollectionof
jewellerywatchesandmusicalclocksandtheInternationalMuseum
oftheRedCrossandRedCrescentwhichprovidesaninsightintothe
workofthesehumanitarianorganizations
Climate
Genevaissituatedatahighaltitudewhichtogetherwiththelake
temperstheprevailingcontinentalclimateSummersarepleasantly
warmtohotandwintersrelativelymildwithtemperatureshovering
just above or below freezing In spring the temperatures range
fromapprox5degCto20degCthereforeawarmcoatespeciallyforthe
eveningsisrecommended
Shopping in Geneva GenevarsquosexclusiveshopsarelocatedontheRuesBassesndashthechicRueduRhocircneRuede laConfeacutedeacuterationRueduMarcheacuteandRuedelaCroix-drsquoOrWatchandjewelleryshopslinethesestreetsquiteliterallywithgoldAsanalternativeexcellentSwisschocolateissoldat the Du Rhocircne Rue de la Confeacutedeacuteration 3 and at the MartelRuedelaCroix-drsquoOr4MeanwhileforastrollaroundtheantiquesquarterandartgalleriesavisittotheOldTownandtheSt-GervaisandPacircquisdistrictsisamustGenevahasmanyoutdoormarkets forexample theflowermarketon the PlaceduMolard and the clothes andbookmarket on thePlace de la Madeleine which are open daily Flea markets areheld on Wednesdays and Saturdays at the Plaine de Plainpalais(0800ndash1800)OnTuesdayandFridaymorningsthesamespotisusedforacolourfulfruitandvegetablemarket(0800ndash1300)OnThursday regionalhandicraftsare soldat thePlacede laFusterie(0800ndash1900)The main department stores in Geneva are Bon Geacutenie Rue duMarcheacute34GlobusRueduRhocircne48andManorRueCornavin6Generalopeninghours for shops inGenevaareMonday toFriday0830ndash1900(Thursdayuntil2100)andSaturday0800ndash1800
Restaurants GenevaoffersafantasticselectionoftraditionalandlocalfareaswellasexcellentinternationalandethniccuisineLocal Geneva specialities include fresh fish from the lake and avarietyofporkdishes includingpetit saleacute (saltpork)and longeole (pork sausage) Traditional Swiss restaurants can also be foundthroughoutthecityA large variety of international restaurants offering moderntraditional ethnic or fusion menus can also be found in GenevaTherearegoodFrenchrestaurants inthehotelsonQuaiDuMontBlancandCheminduPetitSaconnexandonRuedeLausanneTheBoulevardHelvetiqueisagoodplacetofindgreatcafeacutesManyGenevarestaurantscloseonweekendsandespeciallySundayssocallaheadtoenquirereservationsarerecommended
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hotel aCCommoDatIon anD travel bookIngs
Official travel agency
Congrex Travel AGPOBox4002BaselSwitzerland
Hotel accommodationHotel rooms in various price categories in the city of Geneva have beenreserved
Tel +41616909411Fax +41616909414E-mailebmthotelcongrexcom
Online bookings
Participants can book their hotel room via internet wwwcongrexchebmt2012Fullprepaymentbycreditcard(VisaMastercardorAmericanExpress)ismandatoryifyouregisteron-lineEachparticipantwillreceiveaconfirmationAfter12 January 2012hotelaccommodationissubjecttoavailability
Hotel reservation form
If you have no access to the Internet please send the Hotel Reservation Form as soon as possible but latest by 12 January 2012toCongrexTravelAGAftertheabovementioneddeadlinerequestswillbeacceptedbuthotelaccommodationissubjecttoavailabilityandcannotbeguaranteedAfterthisdeadlinealatereservationfeeof euro30ndashwillbechargedAdditionallytheformoffersyouthechoicetomakeeitheradepositpaymentwithrestpaymentbyinvoicetoCongrexTravelAGbefore thecongressoradepositpaymentwithrestpaymentdirectlyupondepartureatthehotelagainstcreditcardguarantee
Payment policy
To guarantee your reservation a deposit of EUR 200ndashisrequiredUpon receipt of the hotel reservation form each participant willreceiveafinalconfirmationwithaninvoiceHotelrequestswithoutpaymentcannotbeacceptedAllrequestswillbehandledonaldquofirstcome-firstservedbasisrdquo
CancellationRefund Policy
If your reservation is cancelled before 12 January 2012 theprepaymentordepositwillberefundedlesseuro60ndashhandlingfeeIfyourreservationiscancelledafter 12 January 2012norefundscanbemadeAnychangeof reservationwillbesubject toahandlingfee of euro30ndashChangesorcancellationshavetobemadeinwritingto Congrex Travel AG If you arrive later or leave earlier than theoriginallybookeddatesthehotelmightchargeno-showcosts
Hotel desk
CongrexTravelAGwillbepresentwithadeskintheregistrationareaduringthemeeting
Flight Bookings and Official AirlineTheEBMThasdesignatedevent-travel specialistCongrexTravel toserveastheofficialagentfortravel
Tel +41615607560Fax +41616909214E-mailebmtflightscongrexcom
OpeninghoursMondayndashFriday0800ndash1730
SpecialfaresareavailableforflightstoGenevaandorZurichandbackbetween24Marchand11April2012
Hotel Accommodation and Travel BookingsSAVE UP TO 20 ON TRAVEL WITH THE STAR ALLIANCEtrade NETWORK
TheStarAlliancememberairlinesarepleasedtobeappointedastheOfficialAirlineNetworkfortheEBMT2012
To obtain the Star Alliance Conventions Plus discounts and forbookingofficeinformationpleasevisitwwwstaralliancecomconventionsplusand
bull ChooseldquoFordelegatesrdquobull UnderldquoDelegatesloginrdquoenterconventionscodeLX03S12bull Chooseoneoftheparticipatingairlineslistedbull Call the respective reservation contact listed and quote the
conventionscodeLX03S12whenbookingtheticket
Registeredparticipantsplusoneaccompanyingpersontravellingtotheeventcanqualifyforadiscountofupto20dependingonfareandclassoftravelbooked
TheparticipatingairlinesforthiseventareAdriaAirwaysAegeanAirlines Air Canada Air China ANA Asiana Airlines AustrianAirlinesBlue1bmiBrusselsAirlinesContinentalAirlinesCroatiaAirlines EgyptAir LOT Polish Airlines Lufthansa ScandinavianAirlines SingaporeAirlines SouthAfricanAirways Spanair SWISSInternational Air Lines TAM Airlines TAP Portugal THAI TurkishAirlinesUnitedUSAirways
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soCIal events
Welcome Reception
Sunday 1 April 2012 2015
AftertheOpeningSessionparticipantsaccompanyingpersonsandexhibitorsareinvitedtoattendtheWelcomeReceptionwhichwilltakeplaceinthefoyersofthePalexpo
Freeadmission
Please register online or by completing the registration form if you wish to participate at the Welcome Reception (even though it is free of charge)
EBMT Party
Tuesday 3 April 2012
TheEBMTPartywillbeheldatUptownGenevaUptownGenevaisamoderncomplexandculturaleventcentrelocatedbehindthemaintrainstationinthecitycentreofGeneva
The perfect location to meet gather and dance with your EBMTcolleaguesandfriendsafterabusycongressdayUnderthethemeldquotraditional Switzerland and its modern twistrdquo you will have thepleasure to flavour different kinds of the traditional swiss cuisineandmusicinvariousrooms
Whetheryouwanttoenjoyaglassofwineinaquietandrelaxedatmosphereorifyouprefertodancethenightawayyoudefinitelyshouldnotmissthisevening
euro 9000 per person (Physicians)euro 6500 per person (Nurses Quality Managers Data Managers
Cell Processing Technicians)
copyComugneroSilvanafotoliade
copyBergfeefotoliade copyMirkoMeierfotoliade
Your conference in good handsConference management services tailored to your goals
33
DaIly tours
Geneva City tour and Boat Cruise
Sunday1April20121340ndash1700Tuesday3April20121340ndash1700
EUR 6000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
The city tour of Geneva will show you the International part of Geneva such as the worldrsquos peacemaking organizations followedbya tourof themain touristattractions like theFlowerclockandmanymore Thenget a taste ofGenevarsquos historywith your guideonawalkingtourThetourcontinuesonthelakewithaonehourboatcruisewhichwillmakeyoudiscoverthemajorattractionsofthelakeofGenevatheWaterFountaintheUNBuildingtheCastleofBellerivetheMermaidandmanymoreinterestingsites
Meeting pointGenevaPalexpo1330 in front of the main entrance
byBengoVISTAch
Montreux with Castle Chillon
Monday2April20120900ndash1400
EUR 8000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
AfteraridethroughtheVaudcountrysidepassingthefamoustownsofVevey andMontreuxwewill arrive at theChateaudeChillonHereaguidedtourwillshowyouaroundthecastleAfterthetouryouwillboardasteamerthatwilltakeyouonabeautifultripwithlovelyviewsofthelandscapeandeventuallytakeyoutoMontreuxwhereyouwillhavetimetowanderthestreets
Meeting point GenevaPalexpo0845 in front of the main entrance
byMarekBLASZCZYK-Panoramio
Museum Tour
Monday2April20121400ndash1700
Euro 6500 per person (includingpickupandreturntoGenevaPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
by galynaforever
Consistingof fourdifferent sites theMuseacuteesdrsquoArt etdrsquoHistoire isoneof the largestmuseumgroups in SwitzerlandOver anumberofyearstheMuseacuteeshaveputtogetherimpressivecollectionsinthefieldsofarchaeologyfineartsandappliedartsandbearwitnesstothehistoryofcivilisationsfromprehistorictomoderntimesDuring the one hour tour of the Palais des Nations you will seeseveraldifferentroomsYouwillhearaboutcurrentactivitiesoftheUnitedNationsandaboutthehistoryofthePalaisdesNations
Meeting point GenevaPalexpo1345 in front of the main entrance
Day trip Gruyegravere Golden
Tuesday3April20120900ndash1700
Euro 10000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach 3courselunchmenuallentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
byLairJeanClaud
ThereisnobettertemptationthanchocolatesmellTakeajourneythroughchocolatetraditionatatastingofthemostfamousofSwissdelicaciesAdmirebreathtakinglandscapesofGruyegraveresonthewayto the cheese factory where you will receive an interesting insight on authenticAlpinecheesemaking
Meeting pointGenevaPalexpo0845 in front of the main entrance
Note for all tours Tours are based on a minimum of 25 participants If a tour does not take place due to insufficient numbers the ticket will be reimbursed in full Otherwise please note that tickets for excursions are non-refundable An English-speaking guide will conduct all toursOn-site requests for tours are welcome but cannot be guaranteed
34
travellIng to the palexpo
ThePalexpoislocatedneartheairportofGenevaeasilyaccessiblefromthecitycentrebypublictransport(busNodeg5stopldquoPalexpordquo)andbycarfromthemotorway
Arriving by Plane
Geneva Palexpo Exhibition and Conference Centre is located500meters from theGeneva InternationalAirport For thosewhowishtowalkitisapproximatelya15minutewalkfromtheairporttoPalexpofollowthesignsYoucanalsotakeNdeg5busfromtheairportldquoAeacuteroportrdquotoPalexpo(2stops)TraveltimebytaxifromtheAirporttothePalexpoisapprox5minutesCostapproximatelyCHF1500
Arriving by Train
TherearetwotrainstationsinGenevaThemainstationinthecity(GareCornavin)andtheairporttrainstation(GareAeacuteroport)
Fromthemainstationinthecityyoucantakeeitherbusnodeg5tothePalexpowhichtakesapprox15minutesAnotheroptionistotakeatraintotheairporttrainstationfromwhereitisa15minuteswalktothePalexpo
Arriving by Car
ToreachthePalexpotakethemotorwayandfollowthesignstotheairport(Aeacuteroport)orPalexpoParkingpossibilitiesavailabledirectlyatthePalexpo
Bus
EfficientgroundtransfersareavailablefromGenevaPalexpotothecitycentreandthemaintrainstationNdeg5bus(HocircpitalndashPalexpondash Aeacuteroport) links Geneva Palexpo with the City Centre in only15minutesand runs frequently fromearlymorning to late in theevening
Taxis
Taxis in Geneva can be ordered by phone hailed in the street orfoundatabout60authorisedtaxiranksintownairportandmainstation
FaresbetweenairportandcityrangefromaboutCHF3000toCHF3500anddependontrafficconditionstimeofdayandnumberofpassengers Presently the farewithinGeneva includingairport istheamountshownonthetaximeter
Public Transportation Geneva
GenevaiswellcateredtowithbusestramsandferriesThebusandtramservicesinGenevaarerunbytheTPG(TransportsPublicsGenevois)wwwtpgch
Busesand trams run from0600ndash2400dependingon the serviceEachbusandtramstophastimetablesandmapscoveringtheentireGenevanetwork
ThetramwayisunderconstantexpansionoftenresultinginroadworksTheTPGwebsitewwwtpgchisprovidinginformationontheirservicestimetablesmapsinformationonroadworksandgeneralinformation
On Friday and Saturday nights the TPG runs a night bus serviceNoctambus which runs from 000 ndash 0400 (although times can beinfrequentandirregular)
How to purchase a ticket
Allvisitorsstayingatahotel inGenevacanbenefitfromtheGenevaTransport Card with no additional cost This personal and non-transferablepassisestablisheduponthevisitorrsquoscheck-inatthehotelenabling itsholderuseof theentirepublic transportationnetwork inGenevawithout restriction (bus trainandboat)withvalidity for theentiredurationofhisherstayincludingthedepartureday
IfarrivingattheairportyoucanpickupafreeticketforpublictransportfromthemachineinthebaggagecollectionareaattheArrivallevelThisUniresoticketofferedbyGenevaInternationalAirportallowsyoutousepublictransportinGenevafreeforaperiodof80minutes
Regularticketscanalsobepurchasedfromthemachineslocatedatbusstops(CHForEurochangerequired)andattheSwissrailwaystation
35
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9 4 Bristol ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
10 4 Cornavin ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
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14 4 Le Montbrillant ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
15 4 Les Nations ldquoVidolletrdquo bus ndeg 5
16 4 Nash-Ville ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
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20 4 Rotary ldquoChantepouletrdquo bus ndeg 10
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24 3 Astoria ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
25 3 Bernina ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
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27 3 Cristal ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
28 3 Drake amp Longchamp ldquoButinirdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
29 3 Edelweiss ldquoNavigationrdquo bus ndeg 1
30 3 Eden ldquoSismondirdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
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33 3 Jade ldquoMocirclerdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
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42 3 Suisse ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
43 3 Suitehotel ldquoPailly (Balexert)rdquo bus ndeg 10
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Goto bull EBMT 2012 Registration Form bull EBMT 2012 Education Day for Nurses bull EBMT 2012 Patient amp Family Day bull Hotel Reservation Form
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Contents
Important Dates to Remember 1CorporateSponsorshipsupportingtheEBMT 2WelcomeAddress 3OrganizingCommitteeEBMT2012 4ContactAddressesEBMT2012 5
ProgrammeOverviewSaturdayndashWednesday 66th EBMT Patient amp Family Day 10ScientificSessions 11
ScientificProgrammePhysicians 12
ScientificProgrammeNursesGroup 18
ScientificProgrammeDataManagementGroup 21
ScientificProgrammeQualityManagementGroup 23
Cell Processing Day 24PaediatricDay 25
Call for Abstracts 26MainTopicsforAbstractSubmission 27CMEAccreditation 27
Registration 28GeneralInformation(inalphabeticalorder) 29City of Geneva 30HotelAccommodationandTravelBookings 31SocialEvents 32Daily Tours 33Travelling to the Palexpo 34PlanandLocationofthePalexpo 35GenevaCityMapandListofHotels 36
Registration Forms 38
Important Dates to remember
21 November 2011 AbstractSubmissionDeadlineNursesGroup
15 December 2011 AbstractSubmissionDeadlinePhysiciansampDataManagementGroup
12 January 2012 1stDeadlineforreducedregistrationfee
1 March 2012 2ndDeadlineforintermediateregistrationfee
March 2012 Final Programme online
31 March 2012 6thEBMTPatientampFamilyDayGenevaSwitzerland
1 ndash 4 April 2012 EBMT2012AnnualMeetinginGenevaSwitzerland
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Platinum Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Bronze Sponsor
ForanyquestionsregardingEBMTCorporateSponsorshippleasecontactandreugusiebmtorg
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WelCome aDDress
Dearfriends
OnbehalfoftheEBMTandtheSwissBloodStemCellTransplantation(SBST) Group it is our pleasure to invite you to the 38th Annual Meeting of the EBMT the 28th Meeting of the EBMT Nurses Group the 11th Meeting of the EBMT Data Management Group the 4thMeetingoftheQualityManagementGroupandthe6th EBMT PatientampFamilyDay
For the first time we will also invite biologists and techniciansworkingincellprocessinglaboratoriestoparticipateinthismeetingandestablishaprogrammeof theirownWearethereforeaddingthe 1st Meeting of the Cell Processing Group to the 38th Annual MeetingoftheEBMT
In addition we will be introducing a special day for paediatricstemcelltransplantationonTuesday3April2012Inorderforallorat leastalmostallof thepaediatricactivities to takeplaceonthesamedaywehavedecidedtoregrouptheeducationalworkingparty scientific and poster sessions We hope that by having thisspecialpaediatricsdaywewill beable toattractmorepaediatric hemato-oncologiststotheconference
TheEBMThasgrownanddevelopedfromtheworkingpartieswhicharethebackboneofourorganizationThisisreflectedinourobjectivestopromoteexcellence in researchand inclinical careAsa resulttheannualmeetingshavegrownevermoreimportanttoensureandencourageexchangeeducationandscientificproductivity inordertoimproveuponwhathasbeenbuiltovertheyears
The Scientific Programme will include educational and scientificsessionscoveringkeyissuesinstemcelltransplantationandwehopethatyouwillfindthemixappealing
TheEBMTfamilyhasgrownbiggerandbiggerover theyearsandincludesphysiciansnursesdatamanagersqualitymanagersandnowprocessing laboratorypersonnelThisshowsthat themeetingisalsoanimportantplaceforprofessionalstomeetandexchangeideasaplacefromwhichonecanreturnhomewithmoreideastoputintoaction
TheEBMTfamilyisalsoaboutfriendshipandhavingfunovertheyearsmanyofushaveestablishedlastingfriendshipswithcolleaguesfrom abroad highlighting the international and truly Europeancharacterofourorganization
ThePatientandFamilyDayhasbecomeatraditionsymbolisingtheoutreachofourorganizationtowardspatientsandtheirfamilyandhighlightsourbeliefthattheeducatedpatientisthebestpartnerinadifficulttreatmentprocesssuchasstemcelltransplantation
GenevaisatrulyinternationalcityItwasthehomeoftheLeagueofNationsafterWorldWarIandmanyinternationalorganizationscontinuetohavetheirhomeinGenevaOneofthemostimportantistheWHOGenevaislocatedatabeautifullaketheAlpsarejustonehourawayandthecityisknownforbankingbutalsoabustlingoldcitywitharichculturallife
Wehopeyouwillenjoythemeeting
JakobRPassweg CongressPresident
AndreacuteTichelli ScientificChair
YvesChalandon ChairLocalOrganizing Committee
VeacuteroniqueChapuis ChairLocalNurses
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JakobRPasswegBasel
Scientific Chair
AndreacuteTichelliBasel
Chair Local Committee
YvesChalandonGeneva
Honorary Chair
AloisGratwohlBasel
Local Organizing Committee
MarcAnsariGenevaValeacuterieBernhardGenevaAndreasBuserBaselChristophBucherBaselJoergHalterBaselDominikHeimBasel
VincentKindlerGenevaThomasKuumlhneBaselBilalMohtyGenevaHulyaOzsahinGenevaChristelPino-MolinaBaselEmmanuelRigalGeneva
AliciaRovoBaselEddyRoosnekGenevaRadekSkodaBaselMartinSternBaselAlanTyndallBasel
Jean-MarieTiercyGeneva JeanVillardGenevaAlexandraWodnar-FilipowiczBasel
Members of the National Scientific Committee
ErikAertsZurichMarioBargetziAarauGabrielaBaerlocherBerneAnneCairoliLausanneJacquelineCvetanovicLausanneMichelDuchosalLausanne
MonicaFliednerBerneMicheleGhielminiBellinzonaMichaelGregorLucerneTayfunGuumlngoumlrZurichUrsHessStGallenJean-FranccediloisLambertLausanne
KurtLeibundgutBerneLedaLeonciniBellinzonaMarkusManzZurichGraziaNicolosodeFaveriBerneThomasPabstBerneUrsSchanzZurich
RainhardSegerZurichGeorgStuumlssiZurichLucianoWannessonBellinzona
EBMT Board amp Working Party Chairpersons
AlejandroMadrigalLondon PresidentAnnaSuredaCambridge SecretaryFrederikFalkenburgLeiden TreasurerArnoMankAmsterdam President Nurses GroupAndreuGusiBarcelona Executive DirectorMohamadMohtyNantes Acute LeukaemiaJudithMarshLondon Aplastic AnaemiaDominiqueFarge-BancelParis Autoimmune Diseases
TheodeWitteNijmegen Chronic LeukaemiasAndreaVelardiPerugia ImmunobiologyBobbyGasparLondon Inborn ErrorsSimoneCesaroVerona Infectious DiseasesAndreacuteTichelliBasel Late EffectsPeterDregerHeidelberg LymphomaChristinaPetersVienna Paediatric DiseasesMarcoBregniMilan Solid Tumours
EBMT Board Nurses Group amp Nurses Scientific Committee
ArnoMankAmsterdam PresidentElisabethWallhultGothenburg President ElectMichelleDaviesManchester SecretaryJoachimBlankartHamburg TreasurerIngerAnderssonGothenburg Scientific Committee Chair
ErikAertsZurich Scientific CommitteeJohnMurrayManchester Scientific CommitteeMaireadNiChonghaileDublin Scientific CommitteeThorunnSaevarsdottirReykjavik Scientific CommitteeVeacuteroniqueChapuisGeneva Local Nurse
Data Management Group
CarmenRuizdeElviraLondon Registry Executive OfficerRonaldBrandLeiden EBMT StatisticianMyriamLabopinParis EBMT Statistical Committee Chair
HelenBaldomeroBasel Local Support
Quality Management Group
EoinMcGrathBarcelona JACIE Executive Officer
5
ContaCt aDDresses ebmt 2012
Physicians Scientific Secretariat
AndreacuteTichelli Phone +41612654254 HematologyDivision Fax +41612654450 BaselUniversityHospital E-mail ebmt2012uhbsch Petersgraben 4 4031BaselSwitzerland
Nurses Scientific Secretariat
IngerEmAnderson Phone +46313421457 SectionofHematologyandCoagulation Fax +4631825736 SahlgrenskaUniversityHospital E-mail ingeremanderssonvgregionse 41345GothenburgSweden
Data Management Group
EBMTCentralRegistryOffice Phone +442071888408 CarmenRuizdeElvira Fax +442071888411 RegistryExecutiveOfficer E-mail carmenruizkclacuk 12thFloorWingTower GuyrsquosHospitalndashGreatMazePond LondonSE19RTUnitedKingdom
Quality Management Group
EoinMcGrath Phone +34934538711 JACIEExecutiveOfficer Fax +34934519583 CRossello1401ondash1a E-mail eoinmcgrathebmtorg 08036BarcelonaSpain
Organizing Secretariat
EBMT2012 Phone +41616867711 CongrexSwitzerlandLtd Fax +41616867788 PeterMerian-Strasse80 E-mail ebmtcongrexcom POBox wwwebmtorgebmt2012 4002BaselSwitzerland
Exhibition amp Sponsoring
CongrexSwitzerlandLtd Phone +41616867711 ExhibitionampSponsoringDepartment Fax +41616867788 PeterMerian-Strasse80 E-mail exhibitionchcongrexcom POBox wwwebmtorgebmt2012 4002BaselSwitzerland
Hotel Accommodationamp Local Agency
CongrexTravelLtd Phone +41616909411 PeterMerian-Strasse80 Fax +41616909414 POBox E-mail ebmthotelcongrexcom 4002BaselSwitzerland wwwebmtorgebmt2012
Congress Venue
Palexpo Exhibition amp Conference Centre1218Grand-SaconnexGenevaSwitzerlandwwwgeneva-palexpoch
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Sunday 1 april 2012Saturday 31 March 2012
6th EBMT Patient amp Family Day
0930 0930 ndash 1000 Welcome to the 6th EBMT Patient amp Family Day 2012 p 10
10001000 ndash 1100 The patient speaks A difficult decision (French)
Life after transplantation a challenge (German) p 101030
1100 1100 ndash 1130 Chronic GvHD p 10
1130 1130 ndash 1200 Coffee Break1200 1200 ndash 1230 Infectious risks and what can be done p 10
1230
1230 ndash 1330 Lunch1300
13301330 ndash 1430 Round tables for specific disease oriented Issues Acute Leukeamia Myelodysplastic
Syndrome Multiple Myeloma Lymphoma Non-malignant disorders p 101400
1430 1430 ndash 1500 Impact of patient support groups p 10
15001500 ndash 1545 Practical issues
vaccination traveling caring for children caring for pets p 10
1500 ndash 1800
Statistical Course p 21
1530
1600 1545 ndash 1615 Coffee Break1630
1615 ndash 1645 Practical issues Intimacy sexuality and fertility p 10
1645 ndash 1700 Farewell by the EBMT President Outlook into the future of stem cell transplantation p 101700
1730
1800
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1900
1930
2000
2030
2100
2130
Monday 2 april 2012 Monday 2 april 2012
Cell Processing Day Data Management Educational Session
0730 0800 ndash 0900
Educational 1HLA- and non-HLA
immunogenetic factors
0800 ndash 0900
Educational 2Female fertility maintenance
0800 ndash 0900
Educational 3Viruses in HSCT
0800 ndash 0900
Educational 4 Autologous HSCT
for DLBCL
0800 ndash 0900
Workshop 2 Donor
selection
0800 ndash 0900
Workshop 3 What is the most appropriate
conditioning regimen
0800 ndash 0900
Workshop 4 The metabolic syndrome
and its consequences
0730
0800 0800 ndash 0900
Nurses Educational 1
0800 ndash 0900
Nurses Educational 2
0800 ndash 0900
Nurses Educational 3
0800
0830 0830
0900 0910 ndash 1100
Nurses Opening Session
0900 ndash 1030
JACIE Educational Session
0900 ndash 1200
ProMISe2 Data entry
(new users only)
0900
0930 0930 ndash 1100
Presidential Symposium
0930 ndash 1100
Technical aspects I Basic processing aspects
and problem management
0930
1000 1000
1030 1030 ndash 1130QM Workshop 1
Indicators (JACIE Standarts)
1030
1045 ndash 1125Stem cell mobilisation ndash a key development in modern blood and marrow transplantation
1135 ndash 1215Hints and tips for transplant registration with the EBMT
1225 ndash 1305The importance of
follow-up forms
1100 1100
1130 1130 ndash 1300
Controversy 1 Outpatient transplantation versus protective measures
1130 ndash 1300
Working PartyImmunobiology
1130 ndash 1300
Working PartyAkute Leukemia
1130 ndash 1300
Working PartyLate Effects
1130 ndash 1300
Quality assessment
1130 ndash 1250
Nurses Session 1
1130 ndash 1250
Nurses Session 2
1130
1200 1200 ndash 1300
JACIE Session
1200
1230 1230
1300 1310 ndash 1350Lunch Time Meeting 1Autoimmune Diseases
1310 ndash 1350Lunch Time Meeting 2
Alternative donor
1310 ndash 1350Lunch Time Meeting 3
Small molecules in HSCT
1300 ndash 1400
Nurses Satellite Symposium
1300
1330 1330 ndash 1630
ProMISe2 Data retrieval
(experienced users only)
1330
1400 1400 ndash 1530
Oral Sessions 1 ndash 6
1400 ndash 1530
Nurses Plenary 1
1400 ndash 1530
Nurses Session 3
1400 ndash 1530
Nurses Workshop 1
1400 ndash 1530
Nurses Workshop 2
1400 ndash 1500QM Lecture 1
How we validate the apheresis machine
1400 ndash 1440Survivorship follow up issues
and patientsrsquo experiences
1450 ndash 1530Solid tumours
1540 ndash 1620Paediatric diseases
1630 ndash 1710Queries questions and quiz
1400
1430 1430
1500 1515 ndash 1615
QM Lecture 2Can you save money by improving the quality
1500
1530 1530
1600 1600 ndash 1730
Controversy 2 Is HSCT useful in
amyloidosis
1600 ndash 1730
Working Party Autoimmune Diseases
1600 ndash 1730
Working PartySevere Aplastic
Anaemia
1600 ndash 1730
Working PartySolid Tumours
1600 ndash 1730
Technical aspects II Advanced cell engineering
1600 ndash 1730
Nurses Plenary 2
1600 ndash 1730
Nurses Session 4
1600 ndash 1730
Nurses Workshop 3
1600 ndash 1730
Nurses Workshop 4
1600
1630 1630 ndash 1730QM Lecture 3
Engaging physicians in quality
1630
1700 1700
1730 1730 ndash 1900
Poster Sessions
1730 ndash 1900
Poster Sessions
1730 ndash 1830QM Workshop 2
Electronic quality management system
1730
1800 1800
1830 1830
1900 1900
Physicians Nurses Data Management Cell Processing Quality Management
EBMT Nurses Education Day
0900 ndash 0910 Welcome amp Introduction p 180900 ndash 1030
Satellite Symposia0900 ndash 1200
Statistical Course p 21
0900
0910 ndash 0950 Nausea amp vomiting ndash to vomit or not to vomit p 18 0930
0950 ndash 1030 Skin care ndash not every rash is GvHD p 18 1000
1030 ndash 1100 Coffee Break 1030
1100 ndash 1145 The golden hour ndash management of neutropenic sepsis p 18
1145 ndash 1230 Abnormal liver function tests p 181100 ndash 1300
Satellite Symposia
1100
1130
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1300
1330 ndash 1410 Stepping out ndash rehabilitation post HSCT p 18
1410 ndash 1450 Fertility p 181330 ndash 1530
Satellite Symposia
1330
1400
1430
1450 ndash 1510 Coffee Break 1500
1510 ndash 1550 Late effects p 18 1530
1550 ndash 1630 Survivorship p 18
1600 ndash 1800
Satellite Symposia
1600
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engineeringp 13
Oral Session
Poster Session
1845 ndash 2015
Opening Session Van Bekkum Award
EBMT Lecture p 12
8 9
Paediatric Day0730 0800 ndash 0900
Educational 5 Iron overload in HSCT ndash
assessment and treatment
0800 ndash 0900
Educational 6AML allogeneic HSCT
in first CR
0800 ndash 0900
Educational 7 Haemoglobino pathy
and HSCT
0800 ndash 0900
Educational 8Stem cell transplantation for
relapsedrefractory Hodgkinrsquos lymphoma patients
0800 ndash 0900
Workshop 5Immuno suppressive
drugs for GvHD
0800 ndash 0900
Workshop 6 HLA antibodies
in HSCT
0730
0800 0800
0830 0830 ndash 0920
Nurses Annual Meeting
Data Management Educational Session
0830
0900
0900 ndash 1030
HLA
1040 ndash 1120
Antibodies
1130 ndash 1210
Acute leukaemia (including ALL)
0900 ndash 1200
ProMISe2 Data retrieval
(experienced users only)
0900
0930 0930 ndash 1100
Plenary Session 1 GvHD
0930 ndash 1100
Plenary Session 2 Cellular therapy
0930 ndash 1100
Plenary Session 3 Paediatric Day
0930
1000 1000
1030 1030
1100 1100
1130 1130 ndash 1300
Controversy 3 Older sibling versus young
unrelated donors
1130 ndash 1300
Working Party Chronic Leukaemias
1130 ndash 1300
Paediatric Working Party Paediatric Diseases
1130 ndash 1300
Nuclear Accident Session
1130 ndash 1300
Nurses Plenary 3
1130 ndash 1300
Nurses Session 5
1130 ndash 1300
Nurses Session 6
1130 ndash 1300
Nurses Workshop 1(repeated)
1130
1200 1200
1230 1230
1300 1310 ndash 1350
Lunch Time Meeting 6Last minute hot topic
1310 ndash 1350
Lunch Time Meeting 4 We at EBMT
1310 ndash 1350Lunch Time Meetings 5
Post-transplant care when the child becomes an adult
1300 ndash 1400
Nursing Satellite Symposium
1300
13301330 ndash 1410
Centre presentation1420 ndash 1500
Centre presentation
1330 ndash 1430ProMISe2 HLA date entry
(experienced users only)
1330
1400 1400 ndash 1530
Oral Sessions 7 ndash 12Oral Session
1400 ndash 1530
Oral Sessions 7 ndash 121400 ndash 1530
Nurses Plenary 4
1400 ndash 1530
Nurses Session 7
1400 ndash 1530
Nurses Session 8
1400 ndash 1530
Nurses Workshop 2(repeated)
1400
1430 1430
1500 1500 ndash 1700
Med-B data entry and QampA session
1500
1530 1530
1600 1600 ndash 1730
Controversy 4Are cord blood banks
affordable
1600 ndash 1730
Working PartyLymphoma
1600 ndash 1730
Working PartyInborn Errors
1600 ndash 1730
Working Party Infectious Diseases
1600 ndash 1730
Joint Session EBMTWBMT
1600 ndash 1730
Nurses Session 9
1600 ndash 1730
Nurses Session 10
1600 ndash 1730
Nurses Workshop 3(repeated)
1600
1630 1630
1700 1700
1730 1730 ndash 1900
Poster Sessions
1730 ndash 1900
Poster Sessions
1730
1800 1800
1830 1830
1900 1900
2000 2000 EBMT Party 2000 EBMT Party 2000
tueSday 3 april 2012tueSday 3 april 2012
0730 0730 ndash 0830
General Assembly
0730
0800 0800 ndash 0850
Nurses Educational 4
0800 ndash 0850
Nurses Educational 5
0800 ndash 0850
Nurses Educational 6
0800
0830 0830 ndash 1000
Oral Session 13 ndash 20
0830
0900 0900 ndash 1000
Nurses Plenary 5
0900 ndash 1000
Nurses Session 11
0900 ndash 1000
Nurses Session 12
0900
0930 0930
1000 1000
1030 1030 ndash 1200
Plenary Session 4Do registries still have a future
1030 ndash 1200
Plenary Session 5Endothelial disease in HSCT
1030 ndash 1200
Plenary Session 6Stem cells and microenvironment
1030 ndash 1200
Joint Session EBMTWMDA
1030 ndash 1215
Nurses Closing Session
1030
1100 1100
1130 1130
1200 1215 ndash 1345
Final Plenary SessionAll around the telomere
1200
1230 1230
1300 1300
1330 1345 ndash 1400 Closing 1330
1400 1400
1430 1400 ndash 1800
Advanced EBMT training course on European approach
to the medical management of mass radiation exposure
1430
1500 1500
1530 1530
1600 1600
1630 1630
1700 1700
1730 1730
1800 1800
WMDA World Marrow Donor AssociationWBMT Worldwide Network for Blood amp Marrow Transplantation
p 15
p 15
p 16
p 16
p 16 p 16 p 16 p 16 p 16
p 15
p 15
p 16
p 16 p 16
p 16 p 16
p 16 p 16
p 15p 15 p 15 p 15 p 15
p 19
p 19 p 19 p 19
p 19
p 19
p 17
p 19 p 19 p 19
p 19 p 19 p 19
p 17
p 17p 17p 17
p 17
p 17
p 17
p 19
p 19
p 19
p 19
p 22
p 22
p 22
p 22
p 22
p 19
p 19
p 20
0930 ndash 1100
Joint Session PhysiciansNurses See all hear all say everything
WedneSday 4 april 2012 WedneSday 4 april 2012
p 16
0800 ndash 0900
Workshop 7Decision making how to
choose a cord blood unit
10
6th ebmt patIent amp FamIly Day saturDay 31 marCh 2012
RegistrationPlease note that no fee is charged to attend the meeting but pre-registration is required for planning purposes
wwwebmtorgebmt2012 Link Patient amp Family Day
Dearpatientsfamilymembersandcarers
We have the pleasure to organize the 6th EBMT Patient amp Family Day together with patients and patient organizations from allacross Europe This important event will take place on Saturday31 March 2012 at the PALEXPO in Geneva The venue is easilyaccessiblebyrailwayandplane
Livelydiscussionsare thebase forbuilding trustbetweenpatientsanddoctorsForabetterunderstandingchoosingthebestmedicalcareandbalancingallpossibletherapeuticoptionsarecrucial
Patient-andfamily-relatedtopicshavebecomean integralpartofthe EBMTrsquos activities This yearrsquos focus will be on the challengesof life after stem cell transplantation including both autologousand allogeneic transplantations In Europe more than 28000patients receive an autologous or an allogeneic transplant every yearandareconfrontedwiththesamekindofchallengesafterthetransplantationThesessionswillbesupportedbytestimonialsfromrepresentativesofpatientassociationsandsocialworkers
In theafternoonyouwillhave theopportunity todiscussdiseasespecific issues with experts in round-table discussions Practicalissues likevaccinationtravellingcaringforchildrenorpetsandasessionon intimacyand fertilitywillbepartof thediscussionAnupdatedprogrammecanbefoundonthecongresshomepagewwwebmtorgebmt2012LinkPatientampFamilyday
Simultaneous translation in English French and German in theplenary sessions will facilitate mutual understanding amongstparticipants
Asattractingnumeroushumanitarianorganizations like theWorldHealth Organisation or the International Committee of the RedCrossGenevarsquoscharmgoesbeyonditslocationatthelakeandwillbe the perfect place for the 6thEBMTPatientampFamilyDay
Welookforwardtowelcomingyoutothisevent
JoumlrgHalter VeacuteroniqueChapuis JakobRPassweg YvesChalandonChairPatientampFamilyDay ChairPatientampFamilyDay CongressPresident ChairLocalOrganizing Committee
AndreacuteTichelli ArnoMank AlejandroMadrigalScientificChair PresidentEBMTNursesGroup EBMTPresident
0930 ndash 1230 Plenary Session 1 ndash 3
0930ndash1000 Welcome to the 6th EBMT Patient amp Family Day2012
1000ndash1100 Thepatientspeaksadifficultdecision(French) Lifeaftertransplantationachallenge(German)
1100ndash1130 Chronic GvHD
1130ndash1200 CoffeeBreak
1200ndash1230 Infectiousrisksandwhatcanbedone
1230ndash1330 Lunch
1330 ndash 1430 Round table Session
Acute Leukaemia Myelodysplastic syndrome Multiple myeloma Lymphoma Non-malignant disorders
1430 ndash 1700 Plenary Session 4 ndash 6
1430ndash1500 Impact of patient support groups
1500ndash1545 Practicalissuesvaccinationtravellingcaringforchildrencaringforpets
1545ndash1615 CoffeeBreak
1615ndash1645 Practicalissuesintimacysexualityandfertility
1645ndash1700 FarewellbytheEBMTPresidentoutlookintothe future of stem cell transplantation
1700 Endofmeeting
6th ebmt patIent amp FamIly Day 2012 lIFe aFter stem Cell transplantatIon
Preliminary Programme
11
sCIentIFIC sessIons
Patient amp Family Day
FollowingthesuccessofthefivepreviousPatientampFamilyDaysheldinLyon2007Florence2008Gothenburg2009Vienna2010andParis2011acomprehensiveandinformativePatientampFamilyDayisplannedforGenevaonSaturday31March2012
ThePatientampFamilyDayrsquosthemeldquoLifeafterstemcelltransplantationrdquowillbebroughtupduringPlenaryLecturesandRoundtableSessionsintheafternoon
Satellite Symposia
The EBMT meeting will begin on Sunday morning 1 April 2012at0900hwithacomprehensiveprogrammeofSatelliteSymposiaprepared by leading companies in the field in liaison with the EBMT2012ScientificCommittee
EBMT Lecture Van Bekkum Award
The official Opening Session will be held on Sunday evening1 April 2012 with the prestigious EBMT Lecture followed by theVanBekkumAward
TheVanBekkumawardisbestowedonthebestabstractsubmittedtotheEBMTAnnualMeetingandisselectedbytheEBMTBoard
Presidential Symposium Basic Science Award
The Presidential Symposium includes the best abstracts on basicscience and clinical topics An award for the Best Basic ScienceAbstractwillbepresentedduringthePresidentialSymposiumThisyearrsquos prize of euro2rsquo000isgenerouslysupportedbyGenzyme
Educational Sessions
Educational session topics will give a broad overview of currentstandardtreatmentandtrendsinstemcelltransplantation
Workshop Sessions
Workshop sessions include the discussion of technical proceduresand clinical management issues and allow the opportunity forquestionsandanswers
Controversies Sessions
This is an attractive form for debating controversial topics Underthe supervision and guidance of a chair opposing arguments areputforwardbytwospeakersrepresentingdifferentviewpointsTheaudiencewillhavea chance to state theiropinions regarding thedebatedtopic
Lunch Time Meetings
SixHotTopicLunchTimeMeetingsof40minuteswilltakeplaceonMondayandTuesdayThesubjectofthesemeetingsareautoimmunediseasersquos alternative donor small molecules in HSCT we at theEBMTandpost-transplantcarewhenthechildrenbecomesanadultWekeeponesubjectforalastminutehottopic
Working Parties
TheWorkingParty sessions form the cornerstonesof themeeting
providing delegates with an overview of study developments and
projects
The programme will be developed together with the chairpersons
andactivemembersoftheelevenEBMTworkingparties
bullAcuteLeukaemia
bullAplasticAnaemia
bullAutoimmuneDiseases
bullChronicLeukaemias
bullImmunobiology
bullInbornErrors
bullInfectiousDiseases
bullLateEffects
bullLymphoma
bullPaediatricDiseases
bullSolidTumours
Plenary Sessions amp Joint Sessions
TherewillbesixPlenarySessionsandthreeJointSessionsorganized
incollaborationwithpartnersocietiesandtheEBMTNursesGroup
bullJointSessionPhysiciansNurses
bullJointSessionEBMTWMDA
bullJointSessionWBMT
WBMT WorldwideNetworkforBloodandMarrowTransplantation
WMDA WorldMarrowDonorAssociation
Cell Processing Sessions
ThefirstCellProcessingDayonMonday2April2012isorganized
jointlybyEBMTandISCT(InternationalSocietyforCellularTherapy)
Itisintendedforpersonsworkinginthecellprocessinglaboratoryas
techniciansworkingonthebenchbiologistsandphysiciansdirectly
involvedincellprocessingcellprocessinglaboratorymanagersand
personsresponsibleforqualityassessmentofthecellprocessingpart
Paediatric Sessions
Almostallpaediatricactivitiessuchaseducationalworkingparty
scientific and poster sessions have been regrouped and will take
placeonTuesday3April2012ndashthePaediatricDay
Oral Sessions
PresentationsfortheOralSessionswillbeselectedfromsubmitted
abstractsbasedonthequalityoftheabstractwhichwillbescored
byatleastthreeindependentreferees
Poster Sessions
PosterSessionswillbeheldontheMondayandTuesdayevenings
Posterswillbeondisplaythroughoutthewholedaybutpresenting
authorswill beavailableduring these evening sessions todiscuss
theirworkandansweranyquestions
12
sCIentIFIC sessIons
EBMT Education Day for Nurses and Allied Health Professionals
The focus of the 8thAnnualEducationDaywillbeldquoEarlyand lateeffectsafterHSCTandtheirimpactofthepatientrsquosqualityofliferdquoThispre-meetingdayismeantasaneducationdayandtohighlightthiswehavemade some changes this year Thepresentations forthesessionswillbeplacedonthewebsitepostthemeetingtogetherwithspeakerCVreadinglistanddocumentsexplainingtheaimsforthisdayasaldquoMeetinginaboxrdquoTheaimofthisconceptistoenablefor nurses in Europe to set up this ldquoEducation Dayrdquo in their owncountriesFurthermoretherewillnotbeanyadvancedsessionOurambitionisthatnursesandalliedhealthprofessionalsregardlessoftheirexperiencewithinthefieldofHSCTwillhavesomethingnewtolearnfromthisdayandbringhometotheirownpractice
Nurses Group
TheNursesrsquogroup looksforwardtomeetingyouatEBMT2012inGeneva Themeeting this yearwill include theusual combinationof educational workshops (limited attendance) plenary orallypresentedabstractsandpostersThemeetingwillopenonMondaywith a session highlighting the activity of the EBMT Nurses group andpresentationofthe4thDistinguishedMeritAwardWearealsodelighted to be able to present a keynote speaker for this yearProfDrNoraKearneydirectoroftheCancerCareResearchCentreoftheUniversityofStirling(UK)ShewilltalkaboutnursingresearchandhoweducationcanimprovetheprofileoftheBMTnurse
AsameetingEBMTgiveusagreatopportunity for collaborationbetweendisciplinesand the joint session is one The topicof thisyearrsquos joint session will be communication ldquoSee all hear all sayeverythingrdquohowtopreventmiscommunicationrdquo
Data Management Group
The Data Management Group will organize educational sessionsandpracticalProMISesessionsDuringthemeetinggrouptrainingsessionsonthe internetdatamanagementsystemProMISe2willtakeplaceinthemaincomputerroomPleaseregisterinadvanceonthecongressregistrationform
(For more details on the Data Management Group Programmepleaserefertopage21)
JACIE Session
The 2012 JACIE Session will take place on Monday 4 April from1200 ndash 1300 This popular one hour session will include aninteresting informative and thought-provoking presentation foranybodyinvolvedintheprocessofJACIEaccreditation
4th EBMT Quality Management Meeting
Following the success of the past EBMT Quality Management MeetingsitwasdecidedtomakeitamainstayoftheEBMTCongressProgrammeAsobservedduringthepreviousQualityManagementMeetingsthisisafantasticopportunityforpeopleworkinginqualitymanagement to share experiences and to meet colleagues alsoworkinginthisincreasinglyimportantarea
Please note The 4th EBMT Quality Management Meeting is open to all delegatesattendingEBMT2012Pre-registrationonthecongressregistrationformisencouragedtofacilitatelogisticsandtocreateadatabaseforfuturecommunicationsrelatingtoqualitymanagementactivities
0900ndash1800 Satellite Symposia
1845ndash2015 Opening SessionEBMT Lecture
Chairs Alejandro Madrigal (London UK) Arno Mank (Amsterdam NL) Jakob Passweg (Basel CH)
The viral genome withinDidierTrono(LausanneCH)
Van Bekkum Award
sCIentIFIC programme physICIans sunDay 1 aprIl 2012
2015 Welcome Reception
Abstract Submission Deadlines
21 November 2011 Nurses Group
15 December 2011 Physicians amp Data Management Group
13
sCIentIFIC programme physICIans monDay 2 aprIl 2012
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 1HLA- and non-HLA immunogenetic factors
Chairs Nicolaus Kroumlger (Hamburg DE) Olle Ringdeacuten (Stockholm SE)
0800ndash0830 Genomic polymorphism and allogeneic HSCTJean-MarieTiercy(GenevaCH)
0830ndash0900 Optimal matching in haematopoietic cell transplantationEffiePetersdorf(SeattleUS)
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 2Female fertility maintenance
Chairs Alicia Rovoacute (Basel CH) Maria Teresia Van Lint (Genoa IT)
0800ndash0830 Female infertility after HSCTNinaSalooja(LondonUK)
0830ndash0900 New strategies for fertility preservation in women after HSCTArielRevel(JerusalemIL)
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 3Viruses in HSCT
Chairs Per Ljungman (Stockholm SE) Hans Hirsch (Basel CH)
0800ndash0830 Clinical features and outcome patients with respiratory virus infectionLaurentKaiser(GenevaCH)
0830ndash0900 Clinical use of pathogen specific T-lymphocytesHermannEinsele(WuumlrzburgDE)
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 4 Autologous HSCT for DLBCL
Chairs Anna Sureda (Cambridge UK) Christian Gisselbrecht (Paris FR)
0800ndash0830 Role of autologous HSCT in the R-CHOP eraMicheleGhielmini(LuganoCH)
0830ndash0900 RIT as part of the high-dose scheduleFranckMorschhauser(LilleFR)
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 1Stem cell engineering
Cell Processing Day
Session
Chairs Ineke Slaper-Cortenbach (Utrecht NL) Federico Rodriguez (San Diego US)
0800ndash0830 Graft engineering mimicking the marrow microenvironment for cord expansionVardaDeutsch(Tel-AvivIL)
0830ndash0900 Cryopreservation and thawing of haematopoietic cellsGregorioMartin-Henao(BarcelonaES)
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 2Donor selection
Chairs Franco Aversa (Perugia IT) Joumlrg Halter (Basel CH)
0800ndash0830 When you do not have a good donorMaryEapen(MilwaukeeUS)
0830ndash0900 Is there an age limit for a matched family donorDerwoodPamphilon(BristolUK)
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 3What is the most appropriate conditioning regimen
Chairs Francesco Frassoni (Genoa IT) Miguel Sanz (Valencia ES)
0800ndash0830 When is standard conditioning indicatedCharlesCraddock(BirminghamUK)
0830ndash0900 In case of RIC which is the most appropriate regimenMohamadMohty(NantesFR)
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 4The metabolic syndrome and its consequences
Chairs Hans-Jochem Kolb (Munich DE) Anita Lawitschka (Vienna AT)
0800ndash0830 Prevalence and risk factors for metabolic syndrome after HSCTMerviTaskinen(HelsinkiFI)
0830ndash0900 Screening for metabolic syndrome after HSCT What difference will it makeDianaGreenfield(SheffieldUK)
0900 ndash 1030 JACIE Educational Session
0930 ndash 1100 Presidential Symposium
0930 ndash 1100 Technical aspects IBasic processing aspects and problem management
Cell Processing Day
Session
Chair Francesco Lanza (Cremona IT)
0930ndash1000 Processing of the peripheral blood progenitor cell products using a novel acustophoresis platformStefanScheding(LundSE)
1000ndash1030 Thawing of stem cell products in the lab or bedsideFedericoRodriguez(SanDiegoUSA)
1030ndash1100 Erythrocyte depletion when amp howDamianosSotiropoulos(ThessalonikiGR)
1130 ndash 1300 Working Party Sessions
- Late Effects
- Immunobiology
- Akute Leukaemia
14
sCIentIFIC programme physICIans monDay 2 aprIl 2012
1130 ndash 1300 Controversy 1Outpatient transplantation versus protective measures
Chairs Juumlrgen Finke (Freiburg DE) Dominik Heim (Basel CH)
1130ndash1200 Protective measuresPerLjungman(StockholmSE)
1200ndash1230 Outpatient transplantationJayeshMehta(ChicagoUS)
1230ndash1300 Discussion
1130 ndash 1300 Quality assessment Cell Processing Day
Session
Chair Christian Chabannon (Marseille FR)
1130ndash1200 CD34 enumeration pre and post cryopreservationFrancescoLanza(CremonaIT)
1200ndash1230 Terminology and labeling of cellular therapy productsInekeSlaper-Cortenbach(UtrechtNL)
1230ndash1300 GMP facilities what for and what are the rulesChristianKalberer(BaselCH)
1200 ndash 1300 JACIE Session
1200ndash1220 Consequences of regulation on ATMPsMarkLowdell(LondonUK)
1220ndash1240 5th edition of the standardsDerwoodPamphilon(BristolUK)
1240ndash1300 Implementation of ISBT128InekeSlaper-Cortenbach(UtrechtNL)
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time meeting 1Autoimmune diseases
Chairs Riccardo Saccardi (Florence IT) Athanasios Fassas (Thessaloniki GR)
1310ndash1330 Autoimmune disease stem cell transplantation an appraisalAlanTyndall(BaselCH)
1330ndash1350 MSC for autoimmune diseaseChristianJorgensen(MontpellierFR)
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time meeting 2Alternative donor
Chairs Arnon Nagler (Tel Hashomer IL) Fabio Ciceri (Milan IT)
1310ndash1330 Umbilical cord blood transplantation past present and futureElianeGluckman(ParisFR)
1330ndash1350 Haploidentical transplantation when and howAndreaBacigalupo(GenoaIT)
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time meeting 3Small molecules in HSCT
Chairs Axel Zander (Hamburg DE) Eduardo Olavarria (Pamplona ES)
1310ndash1330 The use of TKIs for CML in the context of allogeneic stem cell transplantationFranckNicolini(LyonFR)
1330ndash1350 Rethinking FLT3 inhibitorsFlorianHeidel(MagdeburgDE)
1400 ndash 1530 Oral Sessions 1 ndash 6
1600 ndash 1730 Working Party Sessions
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Severe Aplastic Anaemia
- Solid Tumours
1600 ndash 1730 Controversy 2Is HSCT useful in amyloidosis
Chairs Goumlsta Gahrton (Stockholm SE) Urs Hess (St Gallen CH)
1600ndash1630 Autologous HSCT is here to stayPhilippeMoreau(NantesFR)
1630ndash1700 New drugs will make HSCT obsoleteGiampaoloMerlini(PaviaIT)
1700ndash1730 Discussion
1600 ndash 1730 Technical aspects IIAdvanced cell engineering
Cell Processing Day
Session
Chair Martin Hildebrandt (Hannover DE)
Cell selection for clinical use Regulatory T cellsMatthiasEdinger(RegensburgDE)
Engineering of T-helper cells and cytotoxic T-cellsTobiasFeuchtinger(TuumlbingenDE)
Expansion of NK cells for clinical useUlrikeKoehl(FrankfurtDE)
1730 ndash 1900 Poster Sessions
15
sCIentIFIC programme physICIans tuesDay 3 aprIl 2012
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 5Iron overload in HSCT ndash assessment and treatment
Chairs Alberto Bosi (Florence IT) Michel Duchosal (Lausanne CH)
0800ndash0830 Iron overload and outcome of allogeneic HSCTJohnKoreth(BostonUS)
0830ndash0900 Posttransplant iron depletionAntonioPiga(TurinIT)
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 6AML allogeneic HSCT in first CR
Chairs Didier Blaise (Marseille FR) Charles Craddock (Birmingham UK)
0800ndash0830 Non-transplant results in the elderly AMLAlanBurnett(CardiffUK)
0830ndash0900 How to transplant patients with AML in 1 CRJanCornelissen(RotterdamNL)
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 7Haemoglobinopathy and HSCT
Paediatric Day
Session
Chairs Guido Lucarelli (Rome IT) Ardeshir Ghavamzadeh (Tehran IR)
0800ndash0830 ThalassaemiaEmanueleAngelucci(CalgiariIT)
0830ndash0900 Sickle cell diseaseFranccediloiseBernaudin(CreacuteteilFR)
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 8Stem cell transplantation for relapsed refractory Hodgkinrsquos lymphoma patients
Chair Paolo Corradini (Milan IT)
0800ndash0830 Autologous stem cell transplantAndreasJosting(CologneDE)
0830ndash0900 Allogeneic stem cell transplantAnnaSureda(CambridgeUK)
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 5Immunosuppressive drugs for GvHD
Chairs Mauricette Michallet (Lyon FR) Yves Chalandon (Geneva CH)
0800ndash0830 Overview of immunosuppressive agents for prevention and treatment of GvHDCoreyCutler(BostonUS)
0830ndash0900 When and how to use which drugErnstHoller(RegensburgDE)
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 6HLA antibodies in HSCT
Chairs Effie Petersdorf (Seattle US) Jean Villard (Geneva CH)
0800ndash0830 Technical approach of HLA-antibody testingStefanSchaub(BaselCH)
0830ndash0900 The role of anti-HLA antibodies in rejection AnnekeBrand(LeidenNL)
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 7Decision making How to choose a cord blood unit
Paediatric Day
Session
Chairs Vincent Kindler (Geneva CH)
0800ndash0830 Umbilical cord blood transplantation how when and for whomArnonNagler(TelHashomerIL)
0830ndash0900 Single double CB unit or intramedullary application VandersonRocha(OxfordUK)
0930 ndash 1100 Plenary Session 1GvHD
Chairs Mary Horowitz (Milwaukee US) Ernst Holler (Regensburg DE)
0930ndash1000 Second line treatment when to start and what to useGeacuterardSocieacute(ParisFR)
1000ndash1030 Experimental drugs for GvHDDanWeissdorf(MinneapolisUS)
1030ndash1100 Assessment of treatment response StevenPavletic(BethesdaUS)
0930 ndash 1100 Plenary Session 2Cellular therapy
Chairs Marina Cavazzana-Calvo (Paris FR) Aleksandra Wodnar-Filipowicz (Basel CH)
0930ndash1000 Epithelial stem cells and regenerative medicine PaulRRiley(LondonUK)
1000ndash1030 Wiskott Aldrich SyndromeChristophKlein(HannoverDE)
1030ndash1100 Gene therapy for chronic granulomatous disease lessons and perspectivesManuelGrez(FrankfurtDE)
16
sCIentIFIC programme physICIans tuesDay 3 aprIl 2012
0930 ndash 1100 Plenary Session 3Paediatric Day
Paediatric Day
Session
Chairs Christina Peters (Vienna AT) Kurt Leibundgut (Berne CH)
0930ndash1000 Advances in overcoming treatment resistance in recurrent malignant brain tumours
From autologous to allogeneic HSCT following myeloablative chemotherapy HishamAbdel-Azim(LosAngelesUS)
1000ndash1030 Allogeneic HSCT for children with monosomy 7FrancoLocatelli(RomeIT)
1030ndash1100 Paediatric haploidentical allogeneic stem cell transplantationPeterLang(TuumlbingenDE)
0930 ndash 1100 Joint Session Physicians NursesldquoSee all hear all say everythingrdquo how to prevent miscommunication
Chairs Arno Mank (Amsterdam NL) Andreacute Tichelli (Basel CH)
0930ndash1000 What healthcare professionals believe they say and what patients think they hearLesleyFallowfield(BrightonUK)
1000ndash1030 Look through my eyesrsquo The patientrsquos point of viewPeterKapitein(NL)
1030ndash1100 Communication within the nurse-physician team AlexanderKiss(BaselCH)
1130 ndash 1300 Working Party Sessions
- Chronic Leukaemia
- Paediatric Diseases Paediatric Day Session
1130 ndash 1300 Nuclear Accidents Session
1130 ndash 1300 Controversy 3Older sibling versus young unrelated donor
Chairs Geacuterard Socieacute (Paris FR) Andreas Buser (Basel CH)
1130ndash1200 Older sibling is betterDietgerNiederwieser(LeipzigDE)
1200ndash1230 Younger perfectly matched unrelated donor is better NicolausKroumlger(HamburgDE)
1230ndash1300 Discussion
1300 ndash 1400 Nature Publishing Group
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time meeting 4We at the EBMT
Chairs Alejandro Madrigal (London UK) Alois Gratwohl (Basel CH)
1310ndash1330 25 years of electronic data management lessons for the futureRonaldBrand(LeidenNL)
1330ndash1350 Ten years after the first JACIE inspectionChristianChabannon(MarseilleFR)
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time meeting 5Post-transplant care when the child becomes an adult
Paediatric Day
Session
Chairs Giorgio Dini (Genoa IT) Tayfun Guumlngoumlr (Zurich CH)
1310ndash1330 Transition paediatrics-adult care CharlotteNiemeyer(FreiburgDE)
1330ndash1350 Adolescence in the posttransplant phase ThomasKlingebiel(FrankfurtDE)
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time meeting 6Last minute hot topic
1400 ndash 1530 Oral Sessions 7 ndash 12
1600 ndash 1730 Working Party Sessions
- Infectious Diseases
- Inborn Errors Paediatric Day Session
- Lymphoma
1600 ndash 1730 Controversy 4Are cord blood banks affordable
Chairs Sergio Querol (London UK) Grazia Nicoloso de Faveri (Berne CH)
1600ndash1630 No they are notThomasBart(BerneCH)
1630ndash1700 Yes they are GesineKoumlgler(DuumlsseldorfDE)
1700ndash1730 Discussion
1600 ndash 1730 Joint Session EBMT WBMT
1730 ndash 1900 Poster Sessions
17
sCIentIFIC programme physICIans WeDnesDay 4 aprIl 2012
nuClear aCCIDent CommIttee traInIng sessIon WeDnesDay 4 aprIl 2012
0730 ndash 0830 General Assembly
0830 ndash 1000 Oral Sessions 13 ndash 20
1030 ndash 1200 Plenary Session 4Do registries still have a future
Chairs Norbert-Claude Gorin (Paris FR) Jane Apperley (London UK)
1030ndash1100 The macroeconomics of stem cell transplantationAloisGratwohl(BaselCH)
1100ndash1130 The future of observational research in stem cell transplantationMaryHorowitz(MilwaukeeUS)
1130ndash1200 Donor follow-up ndash why it is neededSuzannavanWalraven(LeidenNL)
1030 ndash 1200 Plenary Session 5Endothelial disease in HSCT
Chairs Andrea Bacigalupo (Genoa IT) Eliane Gluckman (Paris FR)
1030ndash1100 The role of the endothelium in HSCTEnricCarreras(BarcelonaES)
1100ndash1130 Sinusoidal obstruction syndromeLauraRubbia-Brandt(GenevaCH)
1130ndash1200 Transplant associated microangiopathyTapaniRuutu(HelsinkiFI)
1030 ndash 1200 Plenary Session 6Stem cells and the microenvironment
Chairs John Goldman (London UK) Markus Manz (Zurich CH)
1030ndash1100 Stem cells out of the nicheTsveeLapidot(RehovotIL)
1100ndash1130 Stem cells into the thymus YannBarrandon(LausanneCH)
1130ndash1200 Mesenchymal and haematopoietic stem cells form a unique bone marrow niche SimoacutenMeacutendez-Ferrer(MadridES)
1030 ndash 1200 Joint Session EBMT WMDA
1215 ndash 1345 Final Plenary SessionAll around the telomere
Chairs Willem Fibbe (Leiden NL) Gabriela Baerlocher (Berne CH)
1215ndash1245 Telomere structure and maintenance by the telomerase enzymeJoachimLingner(LausanneCH)
1245ndash1315 Dyskeratosis congenita a disorder of telomere biologyBlancheAlter(RockvilleUS)
1315ndash1345 Telomere attrition and the telomeropathies focus on marrow failure and regenerationNealYoung(BethesdaUS)
1345 ndash 1400 Closing Session
1400 ndash 1800 Advanced EBMT training course on European approach to the medical management of mass radiation exposure
Chairs R Powles (London UK) A Madrigal (London UK)
1400 IntroductionAlejandroMadrigal(LondonUK)
1405 Basic irradiation physics for ldquobeginnersrdquoDuncanCox(UK)
1420 Previous incidents effects of irradiationLeifStenke(StockholmSE)
1450 Scenarios ndash hidden sources overtDuncanCox(UK)
1520 Primary triageTonyBleetman(UK)
1550 Secondary triage METREPOL EBMT Pocket GuideRayPowles(LondonUK)
1620 Supportive therapy to neutropenic patientsGrahamJackson(Newcastle-upon-TyneUK)
1650 BMT protocols BMT triageTonyPagliuca(LondonUK)
1705 Multi-organ dysfunction syndromeBahwnaSirohi(NewDelhiIN)
1720 EBMT REMM HPA website familiarizationJaneApperley(LondonUK)
1750 Closing remarksRayPowles(LondonUK)
RegistrationIfinterestedpleaseenrollforthesessionviaonlineapplicationorcontactSharonGage
sharongagesrgprojectmanagementcouk
18
nurses eDuCatIon Day sunDay 1 aprIl 2012
EBMT Education Day for Nurses amp Allied Health Professionals
AsinpreviousyearstherewillbeaPre-meetingEducationDayaimedatnursesandhealthprofessionalThefocusofthe8thAnnualEducationDay will be ldquoEarly and late effects after Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation and their impact of the patientrsquos quality of liferdquo Our ambitionisthatnursesandalliedhealthprofessionalsregardlessoftheirexperiencewithinthefieldofHSCTwillhavesomethingnewtolearnfromthisdayandbringhometotheirownpractice
EBMT Education Day Preliminary Programme
0900ndash0910 Welcome and introductionArnoMank(AmsterdamNL)
0910ndash0950 Nausea amp vomiting ndash to vomit or not to vomit MalinHakansson(GothenburgSE)
0950ndash1030 Skin care ndash not every rash is GvHD EileenParry(LancashireUK)
1030ndash1100 Coffeebreak
1100ndash1145 The golden hour ndash management of neutropenic sepsis JohnMurray(ManchesterUK)
1145ndash1230 Abnormal liver function tests CathrinFlynn(DublinIE)
1230ndash1330 Lunch
RegistrationThis education day is separate from the EBMT meeting and registration for the congress does not automatically entitle participation at the EBMT Education Day
PleaseregisterviaInternetwwwebmtorgebmt2012LinkRegistration(Paymentbycreditcardwillbenecessary)orusetherespectiveregistrationformThankstogenerouscorporatesponsorshiptheregistrationfeeisonlyeuro50ndashperparticipantForassistancepleasecontactebmtcongrexch
1330ndash1410 Stepping out ndash rehabilitation post HSCT JoachimWiskermann(HeidelbergDE)
1410ndash1450 Fertility CorienEcltink(AmsterdamNL)
1450ndash1510 Coffeebreak
1510ndash1550 Late effects YvesChalandon(GenevaCH)
1550ndash1630 Survivorship DianaGreenfield(SheffieldUK)
1630ndash1640 ClosingElisabethWallhult(GothenburgSE)
19
monDay 2 aprIl 2012 ndash sCIentIFIC programme nurses group WeDnesDay 4 aprIl 2012
Educational Sessions
There will be six early morning educational sessions covering thefollowingtopics
bull Extra Corporal Photopheresis (ECP) PeterTaylor(UK)
bull Management of the immunosuppressive patient VeroniqueCamus(CH)
bull Transplant at home ChristinaGallego(ES)
bull Donor issues ndash Who is looking after me MalreadNiconghalie(IE)
bull Compliance MonicaFliedner(CH)
bull Safe administration of chemotherapy BernieOrsquoDonnell(IE)
Workshops
This year theNursesgroupwill hold fourworkshopsand threeofthesewillberepeatedAllworkshopswillhavelimitedcapacityItishopedthatbydoingthiswewillbeabletohaveamoreinteractiveandpracticalsession
Workshop 1Central Venous Access Device (CVAD)
Steve Hill (Manchester UK)
Workshop 2Sexuality
Corien M Eeltink (Amsterdam NL)
Workshop 3Care of the carer
Barry Quinn (London UK)
Workshop 4European management
Susanne Heijmenberg (Amsterdam NL)
Nurses Annual Meeting
TheNursesAnnualMeetingwilltakeplaceonTuesdayfrom0830to0920
repeatedworkshopswithlimitedattendance
Plenary Sessions
Therewillbefiveplenarysessionswiththreespeakerseachgivingparticipants the opportunity to meet the expert
Disease updates
bull Lymphoma PeterDreger(HeidelbergDE)
bull Acute Lymphatic Leukemia MohamadMohty(FR)
bull Aplastic anaemia
Apheresis
bull Mobilisation JohnMurray(ManchesterUK)
bull Extra Corporal Photopheresis (ECP) MaggieFoster(UK)
bull Donor follow-up JoergHalter(BaselCH)
Management of haematology emergencies
bull Septic shock JohnMurray(ManchesterUK)
bull Extravasation BernieOacuteDonell(IE)
bull Tumour lysis JoachimBlankart(HamburgDE)
bull Transfusion reactions MonicaBraisch(CH)
Management of relapse
bull The transition from active to palliative care MatsLinderholm(UmearingSE)
bull Donor Lymphocyte Infusion (DLI) EudoardoOlavarrioLopez(ES)
bull Ethical issues-dilemmas TanjaKrones(CH)
Paediatrics
bull Sibling to the patient MargarethaNolbris(GothenburgSE)
bull Complementary therapy OliveOacuteNeill(IE)
bull Psychological aspects
TheNursesrsquogrouplooksforwardtomeetingyouatEBMT2012inGenevaThemeetingthisyearwillincludethecombinationofeducationalsessionsworkshops(limitedattendance)plenarysessionsandorallypresentedabstractsandposters
ThemainmeetingwillopenonMondaymorningwithaPresidentialsymposiumgivinganoverviewoftheactivitiesaswellastheachievementsanddevelopmentsoftheEBMTNursesGroupThisyeartherewillbeakeynotespeakerProfDrNoraKearneydirectoroftheCancerCareResearchCentreoftheUniversityofStirling(UK)ShewilltalkaboutnursingresearchandhoweducationcanimprovetheprofileoftheBMTnurse
20
Oral Sessions
Oralsessionswillbeselectedfromsubmittedabstractsaccordingtoscoresgiventothembytheabstractreviewboard
Poster Sessions
Nursesrsquo posters selected from submitted abstracts will be displayedthroughoutthecongresswithtimefordiscussiononMondayandTuesdayeveningswhenpresentersareexpectedtobeavailableattheirposter
Prizes
The Nurses group is pleased to announce that the best oralpresentationandthebestposterwillbeawarded
National Group Meetings
AsinpreviousyearsnationalgroupshavetheopportunitytomeetanddiscussnationalmattersofHSCTnursingintheirownlanguageCountries which donrsquot have a formal national group yet couldget together and discuss setting up a national group to combineworkforcesandexchangeexperiencesintheirownlanguage
Nurses Satelllite Symposia
Two Nursing Satellite Symposia will take place on Monday andTuesdayfrom1300ndash1400
monDay 2 aprIl 2012 ndash sCIentIFIC programme nurses group WeDnesDay 4 aprIl 2012
21
sCIentIFIC programme Data management group
As inprevious years theEBMTDataManagementgroupwill usetheopportunityprovidedbythisAnnualMeetingtoofferaseriesoftechnicalandscientificsessionsfordatamanagementprofessionalswithinaninteractiveandfriendlyenvironmentThiswillbeanotheruniqueopportunityforindividualsfromdifferentcentrescountriesandinstitutionstomeetupandgettoknoweachotherfacetoface
ProMISe Training SessionsWeareonceagainofferingtrainingsessionsonhowtoaccessandusetheRegistrydatabasebymeansofProMISeforData Entry andData Retrieval ndash with additional sessions this year for HLA and MED-B formsTheData Entrysession isan introductionandonlyabsolute beginners shouldsignupforitThiscoursewillemphasizehowtoenteraMED-Aregistration(includingsubsequenttransplantandfollow-upsforapatient)TheData Retrieval session will focus on obtaining data listings frequencies and how to run reportsAlthough this course is open to all users it is not recommendedforpeoplewhoareabsolutebeginners[PleasenotethattheDataRetrievalsessiononTuesday isarepetitionoftheMondaysessiontoallowmoreparticipantstoattendandbenefitfromthecourse]
The HLA Data Entry session on Tuesday is a workshop sessionwhich will focus on how to enter HLA typing reports for thoseusers who want to do it themselves (building on the morningrsquosHLAEducationalsession inthe lecturehall)Thissession isaimedprimarily at experienced ProMISe users The ADVANCED DATA ENTRY (including MED-B) amp QampA training session on Tuesdayafternoon is open to everyoneandwillconcentrateonexamplesofcomplexdataincludingaddingmissingdatafollowupssubsequentdiagnosesandtransplantsaswellastheintricaciesofMED-BdataentrywithapracticalQampAsession
Please note A maximum of 30 participants can attend eachProMISe training session in the main computer room We kindlyask participants to register in advance following the instructions providedonthecongressregistrationformwithaseparateformtobecompletedforProMISetrainingcourses
Educational SessionsAvariedprogrammefordatamanagementprofessionalsatalllevelsof their career Therewillbeeducational sessions toassistpeoplewho are new to the field to enhance their knowledge and somesessionswithhigherscientificcontextwhichshouldbeofinteresttoeverybodyregardlessofbackgroundThesessionswillincludebullScience-stemcellmobilizationantibodiesacuteleukaemiaHLAbullJACIE-explanationandrequirementsforJACIEaccreditationbullDataqualityndashalwaysimportantbullPaediatricsbullSessionsonFollow-upformssolidtumours(withreferenceto
Med-Bforms)survivorshipandlong-termfollow-upfocusingonissuesfacedbypatients
bullHintsandtipsfortransplantregistrationndashaworkshoptypesessionondataentryforallcentres
bullPresentationsfromDatamanagersandotherprofessionalsbasedincentressharingtheirexperiencendashwithexamplesofprocedurestheyusetoensuregoodworkingpractise
Werecommendparticipantstoattendasmanysessionsaspossiblendasheveniftheydonotseemtorelatetotheirwork(wehavefoundinthepastthatpeoplelearnmoreaboutadulttransplantsbyfindingoutwhatisinvolvedinpaediatrictransplants)Sothatwecanalllearnfrom each other we encourage active participation raising issuesandrequestingclarifications
1500 ndash 1800 Statistical Course 1 Saturday 31 March 2012
0900 ndash 1200 Statistical Course 2 Sunday 1 April 2012
1340 ndash 1540 Statistical Symposium Tuesday 3 April 2012
1600 ndash 1730 Statistical Roundtable Tuesday 3 April 2012
22
0900 ndash 1700 ProMISe2 Training Sessions
0900ndash1200 Data retrieval (experienced users only)KeirenKirklandJuliaLee(LondonUK)
1330ndash1430 HLA data entry (experienced users only)ShelleyHewerdineAugustinCabrera(LondonUK)
1500ndash1700 Advanced data entry (including Med B) and Q amp A workshopCarmenRuiz(LondonUK)
0900 ndash 1630 ProMISe2 Training Sessions
0900ndash1200 Data entry (new users only)HelenBaldomero(BaselCH)NicoleRaus(LyonFR)
1330ndash1630 Data retrieval (experienced users only)KeirenKirklandJuliaLee(LondonUK)
0900 ndash 1030 JACIE Educational Session
1045 ndash 1710 Educational Sessions
1045ndash1125 Stem cell mobilization ndash a key development in modern blood and marrow transplantationCurlyMorris(BelfastUK)
0900 ndash 1500 Educational Sessions
0900ndash1030 HLAIliasDoxiadis(LeidenNL)
1040ndash1120 AntibodiesSilviaMontoto(LondonUK)
1130ndash1210 Acute leukaemia (including ALL)SebastianGiebel(GliwicePL)
1210ndash1330 LunchBreak
1330ndash1410 Centre presentation ndash details to be adviced
1420ndash1500 Centre presentation ndash details to be adviced
1135ndash1215 Hints and tips for transplant registration with the EBMTCarmenRuiz(LondonUK)
1225ndash1305 The importance of follow-up formsSimonaIacobelli(RomeIT)
1305ndash1400 LunchBreak
1400ndash1440 Survivorship follow up issues and patientsrsquo experiencesMichelleKenyon(LondonUK)
1450ndash1530 Solid tumoursDidierBlaise(MarseilleFR)
1540ndash1620 Paediatric diseasesIsaacYaniv(Petach-TikvaIL)
1630ndash1710 Queries questions and the first Data Quality QuizBeateLindner(InnsbruckAT)FranziskaStrehle(UlmDE)
sCIentIFIC programme Data management group tuesDay 3 aprIl 2012
sCIentIFIC programme Data management group monDay 2 aprIl 2012
23
sCIentIFIC programme QualIty management group monDay 2 aprIl 2012
1030 ndash 1130 Workshop 1Indicators (JACIE Standards)
1030ndash1040 Clinical indicatorPhillipeLewalle(BrusselsBE)
1040ndash1050 Collection indicatorPhuongHuynh(BrusselsBE)
1050ndash1100 Processing IndicatorGillesClapisson(LyonFR)
1100ndash1130 Q amp A
1400 ndash 1500 Lecture 1How we validate the apheresis machine
Chair Harry C Schouten (Maastricht NL)
1400ndash1420 tbc1420ndash1440 SandraLoaiza(LondonUK)1440ndash1500 KristinaHoumllig(DresdenDE)
1515 ndash 1615 Lecture 2Can you save money by improving the quality
Chair Elena Vassalo (Turin IT)
1515ndash1615 FreacutedeacutericNouaille(Neuilly-sur-SeineFR)
1630 ndash 1730 Lecture 3Engaging physicians in quality
Chair Pierre Biron (Lyon FR)
1630ndash1730 EduardoOlavarria(PamplonaES)
1730 ndash 1830 Workshop 2Electronic quality management system (commercial and in-inhouse alternatives)
1730ndash1740 Manual systemKirtashPatel(LondonUK)
1740ndash1750 Electronic system used at Maastricht University HospitalBiancaWauben(MaastrichtNL)
1750ndash1800 Electronic system used at Leacuteon-BeacuterardPierreEmmanuelDonot(LyonFR)
1800ndash1830 Q amp A
aDvanCe notICe
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39th Annual Meeting of the European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation
39th Meeting of the Physicians29th Meeting of the EBMT Nurses Group12th Meeting of the EBMT Data Management Group5th Meeting of the Quality Management Group2nd Meeting of the Cell Processing Group7th EBMTPatientampFamilyDaybullSaturday6April2013
London UK bull 7 ndash 10 April 2013
2013
European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation
EBMTExcellence in Science
24
1st ebmt Cell proCessIng Day monDay 2 aprIl 2012
1st Meeting of the EBMT Cell Processing Group
ThefirstCell Processing Day of theEBMT isplannedjointlybyEBMTandISCT
It is mainly intended for persons working in the cellprocessing laboratory as technicians working on thebenchbiologistsandphysiciansdirectlyinvolvedincellprocessing cell processing laboratory managers andpersons responsible for quality assessment of the cell processingpart
The programme includes theoretical presentationsdiscussions and sessions considering practical aspectsofcellprocessingproblemmanagementandreporting
The Cell Processing Group will meet on Monday 2 April 2012 andisanintegralpartoftheEBMT2012Annual Meeting which takes place at the PalexpoGenevainSwitzerlandfrom1ndash4April2012
PhotoBloodcellscopyKeystoneSciencePhotoLibraryAndrewSyred
Taking place during the EBMT 2012
Annual Meeting
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 1Stem cell engineering
Chairs Ineke Slaper-Cortenbach (Utrecht NL) Federico Rodriguez (San Diego USA)
Graft engineering Mimicking the marrow microenvironment for cord expansionVardaDeutsch(Tel-AvivIL)
Cryopreservation and thawing of hamatopoietic cellsGregorioMartin-Henao(BarcelonaES)
0930 ndash 1100 Technical aspects IBasic processing aspects and problem management
Chair Francesco Lanza (Cremona IT)
Processing of the peripheral blood progenitor cell products using a novel acustophoresis platformStefanScheding(LundSE)
Thawing of stem cell products in the lab or bedsideFedericoRodriguez(SanDiegoUSA)
Erythrocyte depletion when amp howDamianosSotiropoulos(ThessalonikiGR)
1100ndash1130 Pause
1130 ndash 1300 Quality assessment
Chair Christian Chabannon (Marseille FR)
CD34 enumeration pre and post cryopreservationFrancescoLanza(CremonaIT)
Terminology and labeling of cellular therapy productsInekeSlaper-Cortenbach(UtrechtNL)
GMP facilities what for and what are the rulesChristianKalberer(BaselCH)
1300ndash1400 Lunch
1400 ndash 1530 Oral session Stem cell mobilization and graft engineering
Chairs Francesco Lanza (Cremona IT) Mario Bargetzi (Aarau CH)
Oral sessions to be defined according to abstract reviewing
1530ndash1600 CoffeeBreak
1600 ndash 1730 Technical aspects IIAdvanced cell engineering
Chair Martin Hildebrandt (Hannover DE)
Cell selection for clinical use Regulatory T cellsMatthiasEdinger(RegensburgDE)
Engineering of T-helper cells and cytotoxic T-cellsTobiasFeuchtinger(TuumlbingenDE)
Expansion of NK cells for clinical useUlrikeKoehl(FrankfurtDE)
25
1st ebmt paeDIatrIC Day tuesDay 3 aprIl 2012
Taking place during the EBMT 2012
Annual Meeting
Paediatric Day
During EBMT 2012 Annual Meeting taking place atthePalexpoGenevaSwitzerlandfrom1ndash4April2012there will be a special day for paediatric stem celltransplantation
Almost all paediatric activities such as educationalworkingpartyscientificandpostersessionshavebeenregroupedandwillbeheldonTuesday 3 April 2012
Nurses paediatric sessions will take place on MondayandWednesday
copypicturesYantra-FotoliacomKarinHildebrand-FotoliacomVRD-Fotoliacom
0800 ndash 0900 Educational SessionHaemaglobinopathy and HSCT
Chairs Guido Lucarelli (Rome IT) Ardeshir Ghavamzadeh (Tehran IR)
0800ndash0830 ThalassaemiaEmanueleAngelucci(CalgiariIT)
0830ndash0900 Sickle cell anaemiaFranccediloiseBernaudin(CreacuteteilFR)
0800 ndash 0900 WorkshopDecision making How to choose a cord blood unit
Chairs Marie Robin (Paris FR) Vincent Kindler (Geneva CH)
0800ndash0830 Umbilical cord blood transplantation how when and for whomArnonNagler(TelHashomerIL)
0830ndash0900 Single double CB unit or intramedullar application VandersonRocha(OxfordUK)
0930 ndash 1100 Plenary 3Paediatric Day
Chairs Christina Peters (Vienna AT) Kurt Leibundgut (Berne CH)
0930ndash1000 Advances in overcoming treatment resistance in recurrent malignant brain tumours
From autologous to allogeneic HSCT following myeloablative chemotherapy HishamAbdel-Azim(LosAngelesUS)
1000ndash1030 Allogeneic HSCT for children with monosomy 7FrancoLocatelli(RomeIT)
1030ndash1100 Paediatric haploidentical allogeneic stem cell transplantationPeterLang(TuumlbingenDE)
1100ndash1130 CoffeeBreak
1130 ndash 1300 Working PartyPaediatric Diseases
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time Meeting 5Post-transplant care when the child becomes an adult
Chairs Giorgio Dini (Genoa IT) Tayfun Guumlngoumlr (Zurich CH)
1310ndash1330 Transition paediatrics-adult care CharlotteNiemeyer(FreiburgDE)
1330ndash1350 Adolescence in the posttransplant phase ThomasKlingebiel(FrankfurtDE)
1400 ndash 1530 Oral SessionPaediatric transplantation
1530ndash1600 CoffeeBreak
1600 ndash 1730 Working PartyInborn Errors
1730 ndash 1900 Poster Session
26
Call For abstraCts
Abstract Submission Deadlines
21 November 2011 Nurses Group15 December 2011 Physicians amp Data Management Group
Allparticipantsareinvitedtosubmitabstractsononeofthetopicslistedonpage27
Abstracts may only be submitted via Internet Late abstracts will not be considered
Tosubmityourabstractpleasegotothewebsiteat wwwebmtorgebmt2012
Thedifferent submission links forphysiciansnursesand thedatamanagement group will be available on the internet ldquoCall for AbstractsrdquoPleasemakesuretoselecttheappropriatelink
Inordertostandardizetheabstractlayoutweaskyoutoreadthepreparation guidelines at this link CAREFULLY Avoid submissionwithin48hoursofthedeadlineforbestsystemperformance
Guidelines for submission of abstracts
1 Abstracts may be submitted only via Internet Abstractssubmittedviafaxore-mailwillnotbeaccepted
2 AllabstractsmustbesubmittedandpresentedinEnglish3 Abstractsshouldcontainoriginalmaterialneitherpublishednor
presentedelsewherepriorto1 April 20124 Withinternetsubmissionofanabstracttheauthor(s)transfer(s)
all copyrightownership to theEuropeanGroup forBloodandMarrowTransplantation
5 Abstractsshouldbeinformativecontainingobjectivesmethodsresultsandaconclusion Just thepromiseof furtherdataanddiscussionisnotacceptable
6 The abstract text may not be longer than 2rsquo500 charactersincludingspaces
7 Tables charts and other graphics arepermittedandmustbeinJPGorGIFformatofhighresolutionandsuitableforreproductionin black amp white A separate upload button is provided (max 2 graphics perabstract)Nophotosmaybesubmitted
8 Avoid complex mathematical formulae Greek letters andsymbols For the symbols lt or gt type instead lt= or gt= Forsuperscript use caret (^) eg 10^6 instead of 106 Instead oflsquoIFN-grsquouseforexamplelsquoIFN-grsquoorlsquoIFN-gammarsquoetc
9 Allabbreviationsmustbedefinedthefirsttimetheyappearinyourtext(butdonotdefineinthetitle)ExampleGraft-versus-hostdisease(GvHD)beforebeingusedasanabbreviationonly
10 Authorsarerequestedtoselectatopicunderwhichtheywishtheirabstracttobereviewed
11 Authorsshouldindicatetheirpreferredmethodofpresentation bullOralPresentation bullPosterPresentation bullOralorPosterPresentation Theselectioncommitteereservestherighttodecideonthefinal
allocationandpresentationmethod12 Ifanabstract isaccepted thepresentingauthormust register
andattendthecongressAcceptanceofapaperimpliespaymentoftheregistrationfeebythepresentingauthor
13 After having submitted your abstract you will receive aconfirmation by e-mail with the following information (please
makesuretostateyourcorrectemailaddress) bullreference number of your abstract (for correspondence and
questionsthatmightarise) bullyourpersonalaccesscodes
Shouldyouwishtomakecorrectionstoanabstractalreadysubmittedor if you wish to submit other abstracts later you may use theseaccesscodesThiswillshortenthesubmissionprocedure
Correctionstoabstractscanonlybemadeuptothedeadlinesof
21November2011 Nurses Group15December2011 Physicians amp Data Management Group
(Afterthesedatesnoabstractsorchangesmaybeaccepted)IfyouhavedifficultiesinsubmittingyourabstractsorifyouneedanyfurtherinformationpleasecontacttheAbstracthotlinePhone+41616867722(MondayndashFridayduringCETbusinesshours)
Notification
AbstractsaresubjecttoapprovalbytheScientificCommitteeandtofinalassignmentforinclusionintheprogrammeasanoralorposterpresentation
Authors from the Nurses Group will be notified at the end ofDecember2011
AuthorsformthePhysiciansandDataManagementGroupwillbenotifiedattheendofJanuary2012
Allauthorswillbecontactedbye-mail(thereforeitisessentialthatyouindicateyourcorrecte-mailaddress)Authorswillbeinformedasto whether they are to present their abstract orally or in the form of a posterFullinstructionsconcerningthepreparationandpresentationwillbeincluded
Publication
AllacceptedabstractswillbepublishedinasupplementoftheBoneMarrowTransplantationJournalaswellasonCD-ROMavailableatthecongressFullabstracttextswillbeviewableontheEBMT2012websitetwoweekspriortothecongress
Basic Science Award for Physicians
This award will be presented to the best Basic Science Abstractsubmittedunderanyrelevanttopic
The aim of this award is to increase the level of basic science atthemeetingandparticularlyyounginvestigatorsareencouragedtosubmittheirworkTheprizewinningabstractwillbeselectedfromthe top-scoringabstractsbyaScientificCommitteeheadedby theChairsoftheEBMTDevelopmentalCommittee
Authorssubmittingabasicscienceabstractare invitedto tick therespectiveboxintheonlinesubmissionthusindicatingthewishtobeconsideredfortheBasicScienceAward
Theprize-winningabstractwillbepresentedaspartofthePresidentialSymposiumonMonday2April2012Thisyearrsquosprizeofeuro2rsquo000isgenerouslysupportedbyGenzyme
27
Call For abstraCts
Main Topics for Abstract Submission
Please carefullyselectthetopicunderwhichyouwishtosubmityourabstract for reviewAbstracts not submittedunder anappropriatetopicmaybeincorrectlyreviewedandrejected
Physicians
General Topics1 CellularGenetherapiesandCytokines2 StemcellresearchandExperimentalstemcelltransplantation3 StemcellmobilizationandGraftengineering
Transplant-specific topics4 Stemcellsource5 Stemcelldonor6 Acutegraft-versus-hostdisease7 Chronicgraft-versus-hostdisease8 Infectiouscomplications9 Earlycomplications10 Latecomplications11 Reduced-intensityconditioning12 MinimalresidualdiseaseToleranceChimerismandImmune
reconstitution13 Paediatricissues14 Regulatoryissues
Disease-specific topics15 Acuteleukaemia16 Aplasticanaemia17 Autoimmunediseases18 Chronicleukaemia19 HaemoglobinopathyandInbornerrorsofmetabolism20Lymphoma21 Multiplemyeloma22Myelodysplasia23Solidtumours
Nurses Group
Care-specific topics24Careofthecare-giver25Complementarytherapies26Donorissues27 Ethicalissues28Impactofnewtherapiesonpatientcare29Outpatientdevelopments30PalliativeandEndoflifecare31 PatientinformationandEducation32Protectivecare33Psycho-socialissues34Sexuality35Standardsofcare36Symptomsmanagement
37 EducationandSupportofnurses38Management39SurvivorshipandLateeffects40Qualityoflife
Data Management Group
41 DataManagement42Statistics
CME Accreditation at EBMT 2012
AsaparticipantofEBMT2012youareeligibletoreceiveContinuingMedical Education (CME) credit points from the EuropeanHematologyAssociation(EHA)
EuropeanhaematologistsarehighlymotivatedtoprovideproofthattheyareupdatingtheirknowledgeandskillsthroughparticipationinCMEactivitiesTheEuropeanHematologyAssociationCMESystemis being implementedas a service to Europeanhaematologists inresponse to this need The System facilitates identification andregistrationinCMEactivitieswhichhavebeensubmittedtoapeer-reviewaccreditationprocessandrespondtopre-establishedqualitystandards
CMEaccreditationisapermanentfeatureofEBMTannualmeetings
PhysiciansattendingEBMT2012areeligibletoreceive1EHA-CMEcreditpointforeveryhourofaccreditedscientificprogramme
EHA-CMEpointswillbeawardedforthefollowingsessionsbullEducationalsessionsbullWorkshopsessionsbullControversysessionsbullPlenarysessionsbullJointsessionsbullPresidentialsymposiumbullWorkingPartysessionsbullOralsessionsbullLunchtimemeetings
How to claim your EHA-CME points
The electronic EHA-CME system is fully automated and enablesparticipantsattheEBMT2012toclaimtheircreditsonline
You may create your account claim your credits and print yourEHA-CMEcertificateonlineatwwwehaweborg(select lsquoCMErsquo)FulldetailsonhowtocollectyourCMEpointswillbestatedintheFinalProgramme
Further information on the European Hematology Association CME system is available at cmeehaweborgandwwwehaweborg
28
regIstratIon
Registration fee
Until 12 January
2012
As from 13 January to 1March2012
As from 2 March
2012
PhysiciansMember euro300ndash euro420ndash euro480ndash
Non-Member euro450ndash euro560ndash euro650ndash
Nurses Group
Data Mgmt Group
Quality Mgmt Group
Cell Processing Technicians
Member euro200ndash euro320ndash euro380ndash
Non-Member euro300ndash euro420ndash euro480ndash
Student euro120ndash euro150ndash euro180ndash
Accompanying person
euro 25ndash euro 25ndash euro 25ndash
StudentsmustbeoneoftheauthorsofanacceptedabstractandmustprovideproofofundergraduatestudentstatusAwrittencertificationbytheheadoftheprogrammeisrequiredandmustbesenttoCongrex(Fax+41616867788)
The fee for active participants includes unlimited access to allsessionstheWelcomeReceptionaccesstotheExhibitiononecopyoftheFinalProgrammeandonecopyoftheAbstractBook
ThefeeforaccompanyingpersonsincludestheWelcomeReceptionandaccesstotheExhibition
PleasenoteAlthoughincludedintheregistrationfeesomesessionsand the Welcome Reception require separate registration (seeregistrationform)
Online Registration
ParticipantscanregisterviaInternetwwwebmtorgebmt2012PleasereadtheinstructionsontheInternetcarefullyFor online reservations payment by credit card is required Please do not use the online registration for group registrations
Registration form
ToregisterforthemeetingpleasereturntheregistrationformtotheOrganizingSecretariatinBasel
Group Registration
In order to make a group registration please request the specialgroupregistrationformfromtheOrganizingSecretariatordownloadthefile fromthewebsitewwwebmtorgebmt2012Onthis formyou can enter all participantsrsquo information together with your postal address and contact details Please note that we need thecomplete individual addresses (hospital department streetname and number postal code and city) of each participant Forfurther assistance please contact the Organizing Secretariat at ebmtcongrexcom
On-site Registration
TheregistrationdeskatthePalexpoisopenduringthefollowinghours
Saturday 31March2012 1700 ndash1900hSunday 1April2012 0800ndash1900hMonday 2April2012 0730ndash1800hTuesday 3April2012 0730ndash1800hWednesday 4April2012 0715ndash1300h
All documents including registration packets (congress walletpersonalnamebadgeabstractbookvouchers)willbehandedovertotheregisteredparticipantsOn-site registration will be accepted but receip of all congressdocumentscannotbeguaranteedPleasearriveearlyifyouwishtoregisteron-site
Payment
All fees for the congress registration and social events should bepaidinEURO(euro)totheEBMT2012OrganizingSecretariatndashclearlystatingtheparticipantlsquosnameandaddress
bull bybanktransfer(freeofcharge)to -BeneficiaryCongrexSwitzerlandLtdEBMT2012 -UBSAGBaselSwitzerland EUROAccountNo233-50301062A IBANCodeCH210023323350301062A
-BICUBSWCHZH80A -ClearingNo233
bull bycreditcard(VisaMasterCardAmericanExpress)
Responsibility
The participant acknowledges that heshe has no right to lodgedamage claims against the organizers should the holding of thecongress be hindered or prevented by unexpected political oreconomiceventsorgenerallyby forcemajeureorshould thenon-appearance of speakers or other reasons necessitate programmechangesWithregistrationtheparticipantacceptsthisproviso
By finishing the application the participant declares that heshe agrees to its personal and company data being processed byCongrexandthat thisdatamaybeusedfor informationpurposesoncongressesandevents in thefieldofhematologyorganizedbyCongrex In theopposingcase theparticipantnotifiesCongrexatthetimeofreturningthesignedapplication
Confirmation
Upon receipt of the correct registration fee each participant willreceiveaconfirmationofregistrationPleasebringthisconfirmationto the registration desk at the congress centre as proof of yourregistration
Cancellation Refund Policy
Refund of registration fees less 25 administrative charges canbeapplied for inwritinguntil1February2012 to theOrganizingSecretariat inBasel SwitzerlandAfter thisdateno refundwillbepossibleForanychangeofnamesafeeofeuro30ndashwillbecharged
29
general InFormatIon (In alphabetICal orDer)
Address before and after the EBMT 2012
OrganizingSecretariatEBMT2012 Tel +41616867711coCongrexSwitzerlandLtd Fax +41616867788POBox E-mail ebmtcongrexcom4002BaselSwitzerland wwwebmtorgebmt2012
Currency
TheofficialcurrencyistheSwissfranc(CHF)Althoughnotpartofthe EU many prices are nonetheless indicated in Euros and somemerchantsmayacceptEurosVisaMasterCardandAmericanExpressarewidelyacceptedandATMsarewidespreadBanksofferthebestexchangeratesfortravellerchequesandforeigncurrencybut it isalsopossibletoexchangemoneyatmajorhotelsmaintrainstationsandairportsBanksareopenMondaytoFriday
Exhibition
TheEBMT2012exhibitionpresentingthelatesttechnicalequipmentandpharmaceuticalproductswilltakeplaceinHall1ofthePalexpoGenevaThedetailedExhibitProspectuscanbeobtainedfromtheExhibitionDepartment(exhibitionchcongrexcom)
Final Programme
The Final Programme will be available on the Internet (wwwebmtorgebmt2012) by March 2012 Please indicate youremailaddressontheregistrationformandyouwillbeinformedassoonastheFinalProgrammeisontheInternetTheFinalProgrammebookletwillbealsodistributedatthemeetinginGeneva
Insurance
Themeetingorganizerscannotacceptliabilityforpersonalinjuriessustainedorfor lossordamageofpropertybelongingtomeetingparticipants or their accompanyingpersons eitherduring or as aresultofthemeetingPleasecheckthevalidityofyourowninsurance
Invitation Letters
IndividualsrequiringanofficialletterofinvitationinordertoattendthemeetingmaywritetotheOrganizingSecretariat(ebmtcongrexcom)Thisprocedureisdesignedtoassistparticipantstoobtainavisaorpermissiontoattendthemeetinganddoesnotapplytoregistrationfeesorotherexpenses
Please note that invitation letters can only be sent if the registration and payment has been received by the Organizing Secretariat
Italian Agency
ItalianparticipantsrequiringspecificauthorizationfromtheItalianHealthMinistryareadvisedtocontact
AIMEDUCATIONndashAIMGroup Tel +3902566011MsCristinaGhidoli Fax +390270048585ViaGiuseppeRipamonti129 E-mail cghidoniaimgroupeu20141MilanItaly wwwaimgroupeu
Language
TheofficialcongresslanguageisEnglishSimultaneous translation (English French German) will beprovidedforthePatientampFamilyDay
Lunches
FromMondaytillWednesdaylunchwillbeofferedintheexhibitionareaofthecongressvenue
Registration
Fordetailedinformationpleaserefertopage28
Speakersrsquo Service Centre (SSC)
TherewillbeacentrallylocatedSpeakersrsquoServiceCentreconnectedtoalllectureroomsAllspeakersarerequestedtohandintheirPowerPointpresentationspriortotheirlectureattheSSC
Tipping
Servicechargesaregenerally includedhowever it iscustomarytorounduptheamountwhenpayinginrestaurantsandtaxis
Transportation in Geneva
Geneva iswell catered towithbuses tramsand ferriesaswellasregulartrainconnectionstothetrainstationsldquoCornavinrdquointhecitycentreandldquoAeacuteroportrdquoattheairportPleaserefertoldquoTravellingtothePalexpordquo(page34)formoredetails
Venue
TheEBMT2012meetingwilltakeplaceatthePalexpoGenevawhichis conveniently located inwalkingdistance to theGenevaAirportandonly15minutesawayfromdowntownGeneva
Palexpo Exhibition amp Conference Center1218Grand-SaconnexGenevaSwitzerlandwwwgeneva-palexpoch
Visa Requirements
In order to visit Switzerland you may need to apply for an entryvisa Please check the currentVISA requirementswith thenearestSwissConsulateorEmbassy inyourcountrybeforeyourdeparturetoGenevaPleasealsobewellawareofthetimeforprocessingtheapplicationstoensureyouapplyintimeforyourvisit
World Wide Web
Please visit the EBMT 2012 website wwwebmtorgebmt2012 for regularly updated news and information Abstract submissionregistration compilation of your personal congress programme aswellas reservationofaccommodationand tours canbemadeviathislink
30
CIty oF geneva
Geneva
EmbeddedbetweentheAlpsandtheJurahillstheFrench-speaking
cityofGenevaliesinthebaywheretheRhoneleavesLakeGeneva
WithitshumanitariantraditionandcosmopolitanflairtheEuropean
seatoftheUNOandheadquartersoftheRedCrossisknownasthe
ldquocapitalofpeacerdquo
The symbol of the city is the ldquoJet drsquoeaurdquo ndash a fountain with a
140-metre-highwater jetattheperipheryofLakeGenevaTheold
towntheheartofGenevawiththeshoppingandbusinessquarter
issituatedontheleftbankoftheriverThereyoucanfindStPeterrsquos
CathedralaswellasthePlaceduBourg-de-Fourwhichistheoldest
squareinthecityQuayslakesidepromenadescountlessparkslively
sidestreetsintheoldtownandelegantshopsinvitegueststostroll
Besides being a congress city Geneva is also a centre for culture
andhistoryfortradefairsandexhibitionsThelaquoHorlogeFleuriraquothe
largeflowerclockintheldquoJardinAnglaisrdquo(EnglishGarden)isaworld-
renownedsymboloftheGenevawatchindustry
CulturallythismostwesterncityofSwitzerlandhasmuchtooffer
InternationalartistsperformintheGrandTheacuteacirctreandGenevaOpera
HouseGenevaalsoofferswiderangeofmuseumssuchastheldquoMuseacutee
internationaldelrsquohorlogerierdquoawatchmuseumwithacollectionof
jewellerywatchesandmusicalclocksandtheInternationalMuseum
oftheRedCrossandRedCrescentwhichprovidesaninsightintothe
workofthesehumanitarianorganizations
Climate
Genevaissituatedatahighaltitudewhichtogetherwiththelake
temperstheprevailingcontinentalclimateSummersarepleasantly
warmtohotandwintersrelativelymildwithtemperatureshovering
just above or below freezing In spring the temperatures range
fromapprox5degCto20degCthereforeawarmcoatespeciallyforthe
eveningsisrecommended
Shopping in Geneva GenevarsquosexclusiveshopsarelocatedontheRuesBassesndashthechicRueduRhocircneRuede laConfeacutedeacuterationRueduMarcheacuteandRuedelaCroix-drsquoOrWatchandjewelleryshopslinethesestreetsquiteliterallywithgoldAsanalternativeexcellentSwisschocolateissoldat the Du Rhocircne Rue de la Confeacutedeacuteration 3 and at the MartelRuedelaCroix-drsquoOr4MeanwhileforastrollaroundtheantiquesquarterandartgalleriesavisittotheOldTownandtheSt-GervaisandPacircquisdistrictsisamustGenevahasmanyoutdoormarkets forexample theflowermarketon the PlaceduMolard and the clothes andbookmarket on thePlace de la Madeleine which are open daily Flea markets areheld on Wednesdays and Saturdays at the Plaine de Plainpalais(0800ndash1800)OnTuesdayandFridaymorningsthesamespotisusedforacolourfulfruitandvegetablemarket(0800ndash1300)OnThursday regionalhandicraftsare soldat thePlacede laFusterie(0800ndash1900)The main department stores in Geneva are Bon Geacutenie Rue duMarcheacute34GlobusRueduRhocircne48andManorRueCornavin6Generalopeninghours for shops inGenevaareMonday toFriday0830ndash1900(Thursdayuntil2100)andSaturday0800ndash1800
Restaurants GenevaoffersafantasticselectionoftraditionalandlocalfareaswellasexcellentinternationalandethniccuisineLocal Geneva specialities include fresh fish from the lake and avarietyofporkdishes includingpetit saleacute (saltpork)and longeole (pork sausage) Traditional Swiss restaurants can also be foundthroughoutthecityA large variety of international restaurants offering moderntraditional ethnic or fusion menus can also be found in GenevaTherearegoodFrenchrestaurants inthehotelsonQuaiDuMontBlancandCheminduPetitSaconnexandonRuedeLausanneTheBoulevardHelvetiqueisagoodplacetofindgreatcafeacutesManyGenevarestaurantscloseonweekendsandespeciallySundayssocallaheadtoenquirereservationsarerecommended
copytv
erkh
ovin
ets
fo
tolia
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31
hotel aCCommoDatIon anD travel bookIngs
Official travel agency
Congrex Travel AGPOBox4002BaselSwitzerland
Hotel accommodationHotel rooms in various price categories in the city of Geneva have beenreserved
Tel +41616909411Fax +41616909414E-mailebmthotelcongrexcom
Online bookings
Participants can book their hotel room via internet wwwcongrexchebmt2012Fullprepaymentbycreditcard(VisaMastercardorAmericanExpress)ismandatoryifyouregisteron-lineEachparticipantwillreceiveaconfirmationAfter12 January 2012hotelaccommodationissubjecttoavailability
Hotel reservation form
If you have no access to the Internet please send the Hotel Reservation Form as soon as possible but latest by 12 January 2012toCongrexTravelAGAftertheabovementioneddeadlinerequestswillbeacceptedbuthotelaccommodationissubjecttoavailabilityandcannotbeguaranteedAfterthisdeadlinealatereservationfeeof euro30ndashwillbechargedAdditionallytheformoffersyouthechoicetomakeeitheradepositpaymentwithrestpaymentbyinvoicetoCongrexTravelAGbefore thecongressoradepositpaymentwithrestpaymentdirectlyupondepartureatthehotelagainstcreditcardguarantee
Payment policy
To guarantee your reservation a deposit of EUR 200ndashisrequiredUpon receipt of the hotel reservation form each participant willreceiveafinalconfirmationwithaninvoiceHotelrequestswithoutpaymentcannotbeacceptedAllrequestswillbehandledonaldquofirstcome-firstservedbasisrdquo
CancellationRefund Policy
If your reservation is cancelled before 12 January 2012 theprepaymentordepositwillberefundedlesseuro60ndashhandlingfeeIfyourreservationiscancelledafter 12 January 2012norefundscanbemadeAnychangeof reservationwillbesubject toahandlingfee of euro30ndashChangesorcancellationshavetobemadeinwritingto Congrex Travel AG If you arrive later or leave earlier than theoriginallybookeddatesthehotelmightchargeno-showcosts
Hotel desk
CongrexTravelAGwillbepresentwithadeskintheregistrationareaduringthemeeting
Flight Bookings and Official AirlineTheEBMThasdesignatedevent-travel specialistCongrexTravel toserveastheofficialagentfortravel
Tel +41615607560Fax +41616909214E-mailebmtflightscongrexcom
OpeninghoursMondayndashFriday0800ndash1730
SpecialfaresareavailableforflightstoGenevaandorZurichandbackbetween24Marchand11April2012
Hotel Accommodation and Travel BookingsSAVE UP TO 20 ON TRAVEL WITH THE STAR ALLIANCEtrade NETWORK
TheStarAlliancememberairlinesarepleasedtobeappointedastheOfficialAirlineNetworkfortheEBMT2012
To obtain the Star Alliance Conventions Plus discounts and forbookingofficeinformationpleasevisitwwwstaralliancecomconventionsplusand
bull ChooseldquoFordelegatesrdquobull UnderldquoDelegatesloginrdquoenterconventionscodeLX03S12bull Chooseoneoftheparticipatingairlineslistedbull Call the respective reservation contact listed and quote the
conventionscodeLX03S12whenbookingtheticket
Registeredparticipantsplusoneaccompanyingpersontravellingtotheeventcanqualifyforadiscountofupto20dependingonfareandclassoftravelbooked
TheparticipatingairlinesforthiseventareAdriaAirwaysAegeanAirlines Air Canada Air China ANA Asiana Airlines AustrianAirlinesBlue1bmiBrusselsAirlinesContinentalAirlinesCroatiaAirlines EgyptAir LOT Polish Airlines Lufthansa ScandinavianAirlines SingaporeAirlines SouthAfricanAirways Spanair SWISSInternational Air Lines TAM Airlines TAP Portugal THAI TurkishAirlinesUnitedUSAirways
Discounts are offered on most published business and economy class faresexcludingwebsiteinternetfaresseniorandyouthfaresgroupfaresandRoundtheWorldfares
Pleasenote For travel fromJapanandNewZealand special faresordiscountsareofferedby theparticipatingairlineson theirownnetwork
Whenmakingyourtravelplanspleasepresentconfirmationofyourregistrationorproofofattendance
S O U R C E S T U D I O
Account Job title Star Alliance Conventions Plus Order Job number SLL011X03823
Source number P02564 Job location 7th August 2009
Size 297x210mm Trim Proof stage One
Run out Page 1 of 1 Document name 297x210 SA CP With Code LH08S10 P02564
Repro house Source
Itrsquos easy to save money on your flights if you fly the Star Alliancetradenetwork Simply quote the event code LH08S10 when you make your booking with any Star Alliance member airline and yoursquoll automatically get a discount of up to 20
The Star Alliance network has 24 member airlines with over 18100 flights a day so we can offer you a lot more choice when planning your travel For more information about our member airlines and contact details please visit our website at wwwstaralliancecomconventionsplus
SAVE UP TO 20 ON GETTING TO YOURCONVENTION WITHCONVENTIONS PLUS
wwwstaralliancecom
Information correct as at 062009
32
soCIal events
Welcome Reception
Sunday 1 April 2012 2015
AftertheOpeningSessionparticipantsaccompanyingpersonsandexhibitorsareinvitedtoattendtheWelcomeReceptionwhichwilltakeplaceinthefoyersofthePalexpo
Freeadmission
Please register online or by completing the registration form if you wish to participate at the Welcome Reception (even though it is free of charge)
EBMT Party
Tuesday 3 April 2012
TheEBMTPartywillbeheldatUptownGenevaUptownGenevaisamoderncomplexandculturaleventcentrelocatedbehindthemaintrainstationinthecitycentreofGeneva
The perfect location to meet gather and dance with your EBMTcolleaguesandfriendsafterabusycongressdayUnderthethemeldquotraditional Switzerland and its modern twistrdquo you will have thepleasure to flavour different kinds of the traditional swiss cuisineandmusicinvariousrooms
Whetheryouwanttoenjoyaglassofwineinaquietandrelaxedatmosphereorifyouprefertodancethenightawayyoudefinitelyshouldnotmissthisevening
euro 9000 per person (Physicians)euro 6500 per person (Nurses Quality Managers Data Managers
Cell Processing Technicians)
copyComugneroSilvanafotoliade
copyBergfeefotoliade copyMirkoMeierfotoliade
Your conference in good handsConference management services tailored to your goals
33
DaIly tours
Geneva City tour and Boat Cruise
Sunday1April20121340ndash1700Tuesday3April20121340ndash1700
EUR 6000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
The city tour of Geneva will show you the International part of Geneva such as the worldrsquos peacemaking organizations followedbya tourof themain touristattractions like theFlowerclockandmanymore Thenget a taste ofGenevarsquos historywith your guideonawalkingtourThetourcontinuesonthelakewithaonehourboatcruisewhichwillmakeyoudiscoverthemajorattractionsofthelakeofGenevatheWaterFountaintheUNBuildingtheCastleofBellerivetheMermaidandmanymoreinterestingsites
Meeting pointGenevaPalexpo1330 in front of the main entrance
byBengoVISTAch
Montreux with Castle Chillon
Monday2April20120900ndash1400
EUR 8000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
AfteraridethroughtheVaudcountrysidepassingthefamoustownsofVevey andMontreuxwewill arrive at theChateaudeChillonHereaguidedtourwillshowyouaroundthecastleAfterthetouryouwillboardasteamerthatwilltakeyouonabeautifultripwithlovelyviewsofthelandscapeandeventuallytakeyoutoMontreuxwhereyouwillhavetimetowanderthestreets
Meeting point GenevaPalexpo0845 in front of the main entrance
byMarekBLASZCZYK-Panoramio
Museum Tour
Monday2April20121400ndash1700
Euro 6500 per person (includingpickupandreturntoGenevaPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
by galynaforever
Consistingof fourdifferent sites theMuseacuteesdrsquoArt etdrsquoHistoire isoneof the largestmuseumgroups in SwitzerlandOver anumberofyearstheMuseacuteeshaveputtogetherimpressivecollectionsinthefieldsofarchaeologyfineartsandappliedartsandbearwitnesstothehistoryofcivilisationsfromprehistorictomoderntimesDuring the one hour tour of the Palais des Nations you will seeseveraldifferentroomsYouwillhearaboutcurrentactivitiesoftheUnitedNationsandaboutthehistoryofthePalaisdesNations
Meeting point GenevaPalexpo1345 in front of the main entrance
Day trip Gruyegravere Golden
Tuesday3April20120900ndash1700
Euro 10000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach 3courselunchmenuallentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
byLairJeanClaud
ThereisnobettertemptationthanchocolatesmellTakeajourneythroughchocolatetraditionatatastingofthemostfamousofSwissdelicaciesAdmirebreathtakinglandscapesofGruyegraveresonthewayto the cheese factory where you will receive an interesting insight on authenticAlpinecheesemaking
Meeting pointGenevaPalexpo0845 in front of the main entrance
Note for all tours Tours are based on a minimum of 25 participants If a tour does not take place due to insufficient numbers the ticket will be reimbursed in full Otherwise please note that tickets for excursions are non-refundable An English-speaking guide will conduct all toursOn-site requests for tours are welcome but cannot be guaranteed
34
travellIng to the palexpo
ThePalexpoislocatedneartheairportofGenevaeasilyaccessiblefromthecitycentrebypublictransport(busNodeg5stopldquoPalexpordquo)andbycarfromthemotorway
Arriving by Plane
Geneva Palexpo Exhibition and Conference Centre is located500meters from theGeneva InternationalAirport For thosewhowishtowalkitisapproximatelya15minutewalkfromtheairporttoPalexpofollowthesignsYoucanalsotakeNdeg5busfromtheairportldquoAeacuteroportrdquotoPalexpo(2stops)TraveltimebytaxifromtheAirporttothePalexpoisapprox5minutesCostapproximatelyCHF1500
Arriving by Train
TherearetwotrainstationsinGenevaThemainstationinthecity(GareCornavin)andtheairporttrainstation(GareAeacuteroport)
Fromthemainstationinthecityyoucantakeeitherbusnodeg5tothePalexpowhichtakesapprox15minutesAnotheroptionistotakeatraintotheairporttrainstationfromwhereitisa15minuteswalktothePalexpo
Arriving by Car
ToreachthePalexpotakethemotorwayandfollowthesignstotheairport(Aeacuteroport)orPalexpoParkingpossibilitiesavailabledirectlyatthePalexpo
Bus
EfficientgroundtransfersareavailablefromGenevaPalexpotothecitycentreandthemaintrainstationNdeg5bus(HocircpitalndashPalexpondash Aeacuteroport) links Geneva Palexpo with the City Centre in only15minutesand runs frequently fromearlymorning to late in theevening
Taxis
Taxis in Geneva can be ordered by phone hailed in the street orfoundatabout60authorisedtaxiranksintownairportandmainstation
FaresbetweenairportandcityrangefromaboutCHF3000toCHF3500anddependontrafficconditionstimeofdayandnumberofpassengers Presently the farewithinGeneva includingairport istheamountshownonthetaximeter
Public Transportation Geneva
GenevaiswellcateredtowithbusestramsandferriesThebusandtramservicesinGenevaarerunbytheTPG(TransportsPublicsGenevois)wwwtpgch
Busesand trams run from0600ndash2400dependingon the serviceEachbusandtramstophastimetablesandmapscoveringtheentireGenevanetwork
ThetramwayisunderconstantexpansionoftenresultinginroadworksTheTPGwebsitewwwtpgchisprovidinginformationontheirservicestimetablesmapsinformationonroadworksandgeneralinformation
On Friday and Saturday nights the TPG runs a night bus serviceNoctambus which runs from 000 ndash 0400 (although times can beinfrequentandirregular)
How to purchase a ticket
Allvisitorsstayingatahotel inGenevacanbenefitfromtheGenevaTransport Card with no additional cost This personal and non-transferablepassisestablisheduponthevisitorrsquoscheck-inatthehotelenabling itsholderuseof theentirepublic transportationnetwork inGenevawithout restriction (bus trainandboat)withvalidity for theentiredurationofhisherstayincludingthedepartureday
IfarrivingattheairportyoucanpickupafreeticketforpublictransportfromthemachineinthebaggagecollectionareaattheArrivallevelThisUniresoticketofferedbyGenevaInternationalAirportallowsyoutousepublictransportinGenevafreeforaperiodof80minutes
Regularticketscanalsobepurchasedfromthemachineslocatedatbusstops(CHForEurochangerequired)andattheSwissrailwaystation
35
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No Category Hotel Name Bus- Tramstop
1 5 De la Paix ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
2 5 Intercontinental ldquoIntercontinentalrdquo bus ndeg 5
3 5 Kempinski No bus or tram near hotel ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15 approx 15 minutes walking distance away
4 5 Mandarin Oriental ldquoBel-Airrdquo bus ndeg 1 ndeg 3 ndeg 5 ndeg 7 ndeg 10 or ndeg 19
5 5 Moumlvenpick na free shuttle from hotel to airport
6 5 Swissocirctel ldquoPlace du Portrdquo bus ndeg 6 ndeg 8 ndeg 9 or ndeg 27
7 4+ Starling (ex Crowne Plaza)
5 minutes walking distance to congress centre
8 4 Auteuil ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
9 4 Bristol ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
10 4 Cornavin ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
11 4 Crowne Plaza (ex Ramada Park)
ldquoDe Joinvillerdquo bus ndeg10
12 4 De la Vendeacutee ldquoPetit-Vendeacuteerdquo bus ndeg 21
13 4 Epsom ldquoButinirdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg15
14 4 Le Montbrillant ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
15 4 Les Nations ldquoVidolletrdquo bus ndeg 5
16 4 Nash-Ville ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
17 4 NH Geneva Airport na free shuttle from hotel to airport
18 4 NH Rex ldquoCharmillesrdquo bus ndeg 10 ldquoServetterdquo tram ndeg 14 or ndeg 16
19 4 Novotel ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
20 4 Rotary ldquoChantepouletrdquo bus ndeg 10
21 4 Royal ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
22 4 Tiffany ldquoPlace du Cirquerdquo bus ndeg 1 ldquoRue du Standrdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15 ldquoBel-Airrdquo bus ndeg 10
No Category Hotel Name Bus- Tramstop
23 4 Warwick ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
24 3 Astoria ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
25 3 Bernina ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
26 3 Citadines Genegraveve Ferney Voltaire
public transport not recommended 10 minutes drive by car to congress venue
27 3 Cristal ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
28 3 Drake amp Longchamp ldquoButinirdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
29 3 Edelweiss ldquoNavigationrdquo bus ndeg 1
30 3 Eden ldquoSismondirdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
31 3 Express by Holiday Inn na free shuttle from hotel to airport
32 3 International amp Terminus ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
33 3 Jade ldquoMocirclerdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
34 3 Kipling ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
35 3 Le Grenil ldquoJonctionrdquo bus ndeg 10 ldquoPlace du Cirquerdquo tram ndeg 13
36 3 Longemalle ldquoPlace du Portrdquo bus ndeg 6 ndeg 8 ndeg 9 or ndeg 27
37 3 Mon Repos ldquoJardin Botaniquerdquo bus ndeg 28 ldquoSeacutecheronrdquo bus ndeg 1
38 3 Phoenix ldquoDe Joinvillerdquo bus ndeg10
39 3 f6 (ex Quality City Centre)
ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
40 3 Ramada Encore ldquoStade de Genegraveverdquo bus ndeg ndeg 21 ndeg 22 ndeg 42 or ndeg 43
41 3 Strasbourg Univers ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
42 3 Suisse ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
43 3 Suitehotel ldquoPailly (Balexert)rdquo bus ndeg 10
44 3 Trente Trois 33 ldquoDe Joinvillerdquo bus ndeg10
45 3 Windsor ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
46 2 Etap ldquoPailly (Balexert)rdquo bus ndeg 10
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Dearfriends
OnbehalfoftheEBMTandtheSwissBloodStemCellTransplantation(SBST) Group it is our pleasure to invite you to the 38th Annual Meeting of the EBMT the 28th Meeting of the EBMT Nurses Group the 11th Meeting of the EBMT Data Management Group the 4thMeetingoftheQualityManagementGroupandthe6th EBMT PatientampFamilyDay
For the first time we will also invite biologists and techniciansworkingincellprocessinglaboratoriestoparticipateinthismeetingandestablishaprogrammeof theirownWearethereforeaddingthe 1st Meeting of the Cell Processing Group to the 38th Annual MeetingoftheEBMT
In addition we will be introducing a special day for paediatricstemcelltransplantationonTuesday3April2012Inorderforallorat leastalmostallof thepaediatricactivities to takeplaceonthesamedaywehavedecidedtoregrouptheeducationalworkingparty scientific and poster sessions We hope that by having thisspecialpaediatricsdaywewill beable toattractmorepaediatric hemato-oncologiststotheconference
TheEBMThasgrownanddevelopedfromtheworkingpartieswhicharethebackboneofourorganizationThisisreflectedinourobjectivestopromoteexcellence in researchand inclinical careAsa resulttheannualmeetingshavegrownevermoreimportanttoensureandencourageexchangeeducationandscientificproductivity inordertoimproveuponwhathasbeenbuiltovertheyears
The Scientific Programme will include educational and scientificsessionscoveringkeyissuesinstemcelltransplantationandwehopethatyouwillfindthemixappealing
TheEBMTfamilyhasgrownbiggerandbiggerover theyearsandincludesphysiciansnursesdatamanagersqualitymanagersandnowprocessing laboratorypersonnelThisshowsthat themeetingisalsoanimportantplaceforprofessionalstomeetandexchangeideasaplacefromwhichonecanreturnhomewithmoreideastoputintoaction
TheEBMTfamilyisalsoaboutfriendshipandhavingfunovertheyearsmanyofushaveestablishedlastingfriendshipswithcolleaguesfrom abroad highlighting the international and truly Europeancharacterofourorganization
ThePatientandFamilyDayhasbecomeatraditionsymbolisingtheoutreachofourorganizationtowardspatientsandtheirfamilyandhighlightsourbeliefthattheeducatedpatientisthebestpartnerinadifficulttreatmentprocesssuchasstemcelltransplantation
GenevaisatrulyinternationalcityItwasthehomeoftheLeagueofNationsafterWorldWarIandmanyinternationalorganizationscontinuetohavetheirhomeinGenevaOneofthemostimportantistheWHOGenevaislocatedatabeautifullaketheAlpsarejustonehourawayandthecityisknownforbankingbutalsoabustlingoldcitywitharichculturallife
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Local Organizing Committee
MarcAnsariGenevaValeacuterieBernhardGenevaAndreasBuserBaselChristophBucherBaselJoergHalterBaselDominikHeimBasel
VincentKindlerGenevaThomasKuumlhneBaselBilalMohtyGenevaHulyaOzsahinGenevaChristelPino-MolinaBaselEmmanuelRigalGeneva
AliciaRovoBaselEddyRoosnekGenevaRadekSkodaBaselMartinSternBaselAlanTyndallBasel
Jean-MarieTiercyGeneva JeanVillardGenevaAlexandraWodnar-FilipowiczBasel
Members of the National Scientific Committee
ErikAertsZurichMarioBargetziAarauGabrielaBaerlocherBerneAnneCairoliLausanneJacquelineCvetanovicLausanneMichelDuchosalLausanne
MonicaFliednerBerneMicheleGhielminiBellinzonaMichaelGregorLucerneTayfunGuumlngoumlrZurichUrsHessStGallenJean-FranccediloisLambertLausanne
KurtLeibundgutBerneLedaLeonciniBellinzonaMarkusManzZurichGraziaNicolosodeFaveriBerneThomasPabstBerneUrsSchanzZurich
RainhardSegerZurichGeorgStuumlssiZurichLucianoWannessonBellinzona
EBMT Board amp Working Party Chairpersons
AlejandroMadrigalLondon PresidentAnnaSuredaCambridge SecretaryFrederikFalkenburgLeiden TreasurerArnoMankAmsterdam President Nurses GroupAndreuGusiBarcelona Executive DirectorMohamadMohtyNantes Acute LeukaemiaJudithMarshLondon Aplastic AnaemiaDominiqueFarge-BancelParis Autoimmune Diseases
TheodeWitteNijmegen Chronic LeukaemiasAndreaVelardiPerugia ImmunobiologyBobbyGasparLondon Inborn ErrorsSimoneCesaroVerona Infectious DiseasesAndreacuteTichelliBasel Late EffectsPeterDregerHeidelberg LymphomaChristinaPetersVienna Paediatric DiseasesMarcoBregniMilan Solid Tumours
EBMT Board Nurses Group amp Nurses Scientific Committee
ArnoMankAmsterdam PresidentElisabethWallhultGothenburg President ElectMichelleDaviesManchester SecretaryJoachimBlankartHamburg TreasurerIngerAnderssonGothenburg Scientific Committee Chair
ErikAertsZurich Scientific CommitteeJohnMurrayManchester Scientific CommitteeMaireadNiChonghaileDublin Scientific CommitteeThorunnSaevarsdottirReykjavik Scientific CommitteeVeacuteroniqueChapuisGeneva Local Nurse
Data Management Group
CarmenRuizdeElviraLondon Registry Executive OfficerRonaldBrandLeiden EBMT StatisticianMyriamLabopinParis EBMT Statistical Committee Chair
HelenBaldomeroBasel Local Support
Quality Management Group
EoinMcGrathBarcelona JACIE Executive Officer
5
ContaCt aDDresses ebmt 2012
Physicians Scientific Secretariat
AndreacuteTichelli Phone +41612654254 HematologyDivision Fax +41612654450 BaselUniversityHospital E-mail ebmt2012uhbsch Petersgraben 4 4031BaselSwitzerland
Nurses Scientific Secretariat
IngerEmAnderson Phone +46313421457 SectionofHematologyandCoagulation Fax +4631825736 SahlgrenskaUniversityHospital E-mail ingeremanderssonvgregionse 41345GothenburgSweden
Data Management Group
EBMTCentralRegistryOffice Phone +442071888408 CarmenRuizdeElvira Fax +442071888411 RegistryExecutiveOfficer E-mail carmenruizkclacuk 12thFloorWingTower GuyrsquosHospitalndashGreatMazePond LondonSE19RTUnitedKingdom
Quality Management Group
EoinMcGrath Phone +34934538711 JACIEExecutiveOfficer Fax +34934519583 CRossello1401ondash1a E-mail eoinmcgrathebmtorg 08036BarcelonaSpain
Organizing Secretariat
EBMT2012 Phone +41616867711 CongrexSwitzerlandLtd Fax +41616867788 PeterMerian-Strasse80 E-mail ebmtcongrexcom POBox wwwebmtorgebmt2012 4002BaselSwitzerland
Exhibition amp Sponsoring
CongrexSwitzerlandLtd Phone +41616867711 ExhibitionampSponsoringDepartment Fax +41616867788 PeterMerian-Strasse80 E-mail exhibitionchcongrexcom POBox wwwebmtorgebmt2012 4002BaselSwitzerland
Hotel Accommodationamp Local Agency
CongrexTravelLtd Phone +41616909411 PeterMerian-Strasse80 Fax +41616909414 POBox E-mail ebmthotelcongrexcom 4002BaselSwitzerland wwwebmtorgebmt2012
Congress Venue
Palexpo Exhibition amp Conference Centre1218Grand-SaconnexGenevaSwitzerlandwwwgeneva-palexpoch
6 7
Sunday 1 april 2012Saturday 31 March 2012
6th EBMT Patient amp Family Day
0930 0930 ndash 1000 Welcome to the 6th EBMT Patient amp Family Day 2012 p 10
10001000 ndash 1100 The patient speaks A difficult decision (French)
Life after transplantation a challenge (German) p 101030
1100 1100 ndash 1130 Chronic GvHD p 10
1130 1130 ndash 1200 Coffee Break1200 1200 ndash 1230 Infectious risks and what can be done p 10
1230
1230 ndash 1330 Lunch1300
13301330 ndash 1430 Round tables for specific disease oriented Issues Acute Leukeamia Myelodysplastic
Syndrome Multiple Myeloma Lymphoma Non-malignant disorders p 101400
1430 1430 ndash 1500 Impact of patient support groups p 10
15001500 ndash 1545 Practical issues
vaccination traveling caring for children caring for pets p 10
1500 ndash 1800
Statistical Course p 21
1530
1600 1545 ndash 1615 Coffee Break1630
1615 ndash 1645 Practical issues Intimacy sexuality and fertility p 10
1645 ndash 1700 Farewell by the EBMT President Outlook into the future of stem cell transplantation p 101700
1730
1800
1830
1900
1930
2000
2030
2100
2130
Monday 2 april 2012 Monday 2 april 2012
Cell Processing Day Data Management Educational Session
0730 0800 ndash 0900
Educational 1HLA- and non-HLA
immunogenetic factors
0800 ndash 0900
Educational 2Female fertility maintenance
0800 ndash 0900
Educational 3Viruses in HSCT
0800 ndash 0900
Educational 4 Autologous HSCT
for DLBCL
0800 ndash 0900
Workshop 2 Donor
selection
0800 ndash 0900
Workshop 3 What is the most appropriate
conditioning regimen
0800 ndash 0900
Workshop 4 The metabolic syndrome
and its consequences
0730
0800 0800 ndash 0900
Nurses Educational 1
0800 ndash 0900
Nurses Educational 2
0800 ndash 0900
Nurses Educational 3
0800
0830 0830
0900 0910 ndash 1100
Nurses Opening Session
0900 ndash 1030
JACIE Educational Session
0900 ndash 1200
ProMISe2 Data entry
(new users only)
0900
0930 0930 ndash 1100
Presidential Symposium
0930 ndash 1100
Technical aspects I Basic processing aspects
and problem management
0930
1000 1000
1030 1030 ndash 1130QM Workshop 1
Indicators (JACIE Standarts)
1030
1045 ndash 1125Stem cell mobilisation ndash a key development in modern blood and marrow transplantation
1135 ndash 1215Hints and tips for transplant registration with the EBMT
1225 ndash 1305The importance of
follow-up forms
1100 1100
1130 1130 ndash 1300
Controversy 1 Outpatient transplantation versus protective measures
1130 ndash 1300
Working PartyImmunobiology
1130 ndash 1300
Working PartyAkute Leukemia
1130 ndash 1300
Working PartyLate Effects
1130 ndash 1300
Quality assessment
1130 ndash 1250
Nurses Session 1
1130 ndash 1250
Nurses Session 2
1130
1200 1200 ndash 1300
JACIE Session
1200
1230 1230
1300 1310 ndash 1350Lunch Time Meeting 1Autoimmune Diseases
1310 ndash 1350Lunch Time Meeting 2
Alternative donor
1310 ndash 1350Lunch Time Meeting 3
Small molecules in HSCT
1300 ndash 1400
Nurses Satellite Symposium
1300
1330 1330 ndash 1630
ProMISe2 Data retrieval
(experienced users only)
1330
1400 1400 ndash 1530
Oral Sessions 1 ndash 6
1400 ndash 1530
Nurses Plenary 1
1400 ndash 1530
Nurses Session 3
1400 ndash 1530
Nurses Workshop 1
1400 ndash 1530
Nurses Workshop 2
1400 ndash 1500QM Lecture 1
How we validate the apheresis machine
1400 ndash 1440Survivorship follow up issues
and patientsrsquo experiences
1450 ndash 1530Solid tumours
1540 ndash 1620Paediatric diseases
1630 ndash 1710Queries questions and quiz
1400
1430 1430
1500 1515 ndash 1615
QM Lecture 2Can you save money by improving the quality
1500
1530 1530
1600 1600 ndash 1730
Controversy 2 Is HSCT useful in
amyloidosis
1600 ndash 1730
Working Party Autoimmune Diseases
1600 ndash 1730
Working PartySevere Aplastic
Anaemia
1600 ndash 1730
Working PartySolid Tumours
1600 ndash 1730
Technical aspects II Advanced cell engineering
1600 ndash 1730
Nurses Plenary 2
1600 ndash 1730
Nurses Session 4
1600 ndash 1730
Nurses Workshop 3
1600 ndash 1730
Nurses Workshop 4
1600
1630 1630 ndash 1730QM Lecture 3
Engaging physicians in quality
1630
1700 1700
1730 1730 ndash 1900
Poster Sessions
1730 ndash 1900
Poster Sessions
1730 ndash 1830QM Workshop 2
Electronic quality management system
1730
1800 1800
1830 1830
1900 1900
Physicians Nurses Data Management Cell Processing Quality Management
EBMT Nurses Education Day
0900 ndash 0910 Welcome amp Introduction p 180900 ndash 1030
Satellite Symposia0900 ndash 1200
Statistical Course p 21
0900
0910 ndash 0950 Nausea amp vomiting ndash to vomit or not to vomit p 18 0930
0950 ndash 1030 Skin care ndash not every rash is GvHD p 18 1000
1030 ndash 1100 Coffee Break 1030
1100 ndash 1145 The golden hour ndash management of neutropenic sepsis p 18
1145 ndash 1230 Abnormal liver function tests p 181100 ndash 1300
Satellite Symposia
1100
1130
1200
1230 ndash 1330 Lunch1230
1300
1330 ndash 1410 Stepping out ndash rehabilitation post HSCT p 18
1410 ndash 1450 Fertility p 181330 ndash 1530
Satellite Symposia
1330
1400
1430
1450 ndash 1510 Coffee Break 1500
1510 ndash 1550 Late effects p 18 1530
1550 ndash 1630 Survivorship p 18
1600 ndash 1800
Satellite Symposia
1600
1630 ndash 1640 Closing p 18 1630
1700
1730
1800
1830
1900
1930
2000
Welcome Reception p 12
2030
2100
p 13
p 14
p 14
p 14
p 13 p xx
p 13
p 13
p 14
p 14
p 13
p 13
p 14
p 14
p 13 p 13
p 13
p 13
p 14 p 14
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p 13
p 14
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p 14
p 14
p 19 p 19 p 19
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p 22
p 22
p 22
p 22
p 23
p 23
p 23
p 23
p 19p 19p 19
p 19p 19p 19p 19
p 19
p 20
p 19 p 19
Detailed programme will be listed online on
wwwebmtorgebmt2012
0800 ndash 0900
Workshop 1 Stem cell
engineeringp 13
Oral Session
Poster Session
1845 ndash 2015
Opening Session Van Bekkum Award
EBMT Lecture p 12
8 9
Paediatric Day0730 0800 ndash 0900
Educational 5 Iron overload in HSCT ndash
assessment and treatment
0800 ndash 0900
Educational 6AML allogeneic HSCT
in first CR
0800 ndash 0900
Educational 7 Haemoglobino pathy
and HSCT
0800 ndash 0900
Educational 8Stem cell transplantation for
relapsedrefractory Hodgkinrsquos lymphoma patients
0800 ndash 0900
Workshop 5Immuno suppressive
drugs for GvHD
0800 ndash 0900
Workshop 6 HLA antibodies
in HSCT
0730
0800 0800
0830 0830 ndash 0920
Nurses Annual Meeting
Data Management Educational Session
0830
0900
0900 ndash 1030
HLA
1040 ndash 1120
Antibodies
1130 ndash 1210
Acute leukaemia (including ALL)
0900 ndash 1200
ProMISe2 Data retrieval
(experienced users only)
0900
0930 0930 ndash 1100
Plenary Session 1 GvHD
0930 ndash 1100
Plenary Session 2 Cellular therapy
0930 ndash 1100
Plenary Session 3 Paediatric Day
0930
1000 1000
1030 1030
1100 1100
1130 1130 ndash 1300
Controversy 3 Older sibling versus young
unrelated donors
1130 ndash 1300
Working Party Chronic Leukaemias
1130 ndash 1300
Paediatric Working Party Paediatric Diseases
1130 ndash 1300
Nuclear Accident Session
1130 ndash 1300
Nurses Plenary 3
1130 ndash 1300
Nurses Session 5
1130 ndash 1300
Nurses Session 6
1130 ndash 1300
Nurses Workshop 1(repeated)
1130
1200 1200
1230 1230
1300 1310 ndash 1350
Lunch Time Meeting 6Last minute hot topic
1310 ndash 1350
Lunch Time Meeting 4 We at EBMT
1310 ndash 1350Lunch Time Meetings 5
Post-transplant care when the child becomes an adult
1300 ndash 1400
Nursing Satellite Symposium
1300
13301330 ndash 1410
Centre presentation1420 ndash 1500
Centre presentation
1330 ndash 1430ProMISe2 HLA date entry
(experienced users only)
1330
1400 1400 ndash 1530
Oral Sessions 7 ndash 12Oral Session
1400 ndash 1530
Oral Sessions 7 ndash 121400 ndash 1530
Nurses Plenary 4
1400 ndash 1530
Nurses Session 7
1400 ndash 1530
Nurses Session 8
1400 ndash 1530
Nurses Workshop 2(repeated)
1400
1430 1430
1500 1500 ndash 1700
Med-B data entry and QampA session
1500
1530 1530
1600 1600 ndash 1730
Controversy 4Are cord blood banks
affordable
1600 ndash 1730
Working PartyLymphoma
1600 ndash 1730
Working PartyInborn Errors
1600 ndash 1730
Working Party Infectious Diseases
1600 ndash 1730
Joint Session EBMTWBMT
1600 ndash 1730
Nurses Session 9
1600 ndash 1730
Nurses Session 10
1600 ndash 1730
Nurses Workshop 3(repeated)
1600
1630 1630
1700 1700
1730 1730 ndash 1900
Poster Sessions
1730 ndash 1900
Poster Sessions
1730
1800 1800
1830 1830
1900 1900
2000 2000 EBMT Party 2000 EBMT Party 2000
tueSday 3 april 2012tueSday 3 april 2012
0730 0730 ndash 0830
General Assembly
0730
0800 0800 ndash 0850
Nurses Educational 4
0800 ndash 0850
Nurses Educational 5
0800 ndash 0850
Nurses Educational 6
0800
0830 0830 ndash 1000
Oral Session 13 ndash 20
0830
0900 0900 ndash 1000
Nurses Plenary 5
0900 ndash 1000
Nurses Session 11
0900 ndash 1000
Nurses Session 12
0900
0930 0930
1000 1000
1030 1030 ndash 1200
Plenary Session 4Do registries still have a future
1030 ndash 1200
Plenary Session 5Endothelial disease in HSCT
1030 ndash 1200
Plenary Session 6Stem cells and microenvironment
1030 ndash 1200
Joint Session EBMTWMDA
1030 ndash 1215
Nurses Closing Session
1030
1100 1100
1130 1130
1200 1215 ndash 1345
Final Plenary SessionAll around the telomere
1200
1230 1230
1300 1300
1330 1345 ndash 1400 Closing 1330
1400 1400
1430 1400 ndash 1800
Advanced EBMT training course on European approach
to the medical management of mass radiation exposure
1430
1500 1500
1530 1530
1600 1600
1630 1630
1700 1700
1730 1730
1800 1800
WMDA World Marrow Donor AssociationWBMT Worldwide Network for Blood amp Marrow Transplantation
p 15
p 15
p 16
p 16
p 16 p 16 p 16 p 16 p 16
p 15
p 15
p 16
p 16 p 16
p 16 p 16
p 16 p 16
p 15p 15 p 15 p 15 p 15
p 19
p 19 p 19 p 19
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p 17
p 19 p 19 p 19
p 19 p 19 p 19
p 17
p 17p 17p 17
p 17
p 17
p 17
p 19
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p 19
p 19
p 22
p 22
p 22
p 22
p 22
p 19
p 19
p 20
0930 ndash 1100
Joint Session PhysiciansNurses See all hear all say everything
WedneSday 4 april 2012 WedneSday 4 april 2012
p 16
0800 ndash 0900
Workshop 7Decision making how to
choose a cord blood unit
10
6th ebmt patIent amp FamIly Day saturDay 31 marCh 2012
RegistrationPlease note that no fee is charged to attend the meeting but pre-registration is required for planning purposes
wwwebmtorgebmt2012 Link Patient amp Family Day
Dearpatientsfamilymembersandcarers
We have the pleasure to organize the 6th EBMT Patient amp Family Day together with patients and patient organizations from allacross Europe This important event will take place on Saturday31 March 2012 at the PALEXPO in Geneva The venue is easilyaccessiblebyrailwayandplane
Livelydiscussionsare thebase forbuilding trustbetweenpatientsanddoctorsForabetterunderstandingchoosingthebestmedicalcareandbalancingallpossibletherapeuticoptionsarecrucial
Patient-andfamily-relatedtopicshavebecomean integralpartofthe EBMTrsquos activities This yearrsquos focus will be on the challengesof life after stem cell transplantation including both autologousand allogeneic transplantations In Europe more than 28000patients receive an autologous or an allogeneic transplant every yearandareconfrontedwiththesamekindofchallengesafterthetransplantationThesessionswillbesupportedbytestimonialsfromrepresentativesofpatientassociationsandsocialworkers
In theafternoonyouwillhave theopportunity todiscussdiseasespecific issues with experts in round-table discussions Practicalissues likevaccinationtravellingcaringforchildrenorpetsandasessionon intimacyand fertilitywillbepartof thediscussionAnupdatedprogrammecanbefoundonthecongresshomepagewwwebmtorgebmt2012LinkPatientampFamilyday
Simultaneous translation in English French and German in theplenary sessions will facilitate mutual understanding amongstparticipants
Asattractingnumeroushumanitarianorganizations like theWorldHealth Organisation or the International Committee of the RedCrossGenevarsquoscharmgoesbeyonditslocationatthelakeandwillbe the perfect place for the 6thEBMTPatientampFamilyDay
Welookforwardtowelcomingyoutothisevent
JoumlrgHalter VeacuteroniqueChapuis JakobRPassweg YvesChalandonChairPatientampFamilyDay ChairPatientampFamilyDay CongressPresident ChairLocalOrganizing Committee
AndreacuteTichelli ArnoMank AlejandroMadrigalScientificChair PresidentEBMTNursesGroup EBMTPresident
0930 ndash 1230 Plenary Session 1 ndash 3
0930ndash1000 Welcome to the 6th EBMT Patient amp Family Day2012
1000ndash1100 Thepatientspeaksadifficultdecision(French) Lifeaftertransplantationachallenge(German)
1100ndash1130 Chronic GvHD
1130ndash1200 CoffeeBreak
1200ndash1230 Infectiousrisksandwhatcanbedone
1230ndash1330 Lunch
1330 ndash 1430 Round table Session
Acute Leukaemia Myelodysplastic syndrome Multiple myeloma Lymphoma Non-malignant disorders
1430 ndash 1700 Plenary Session 4 ndash 6
1430ndash1500 Impact of patient support groups
1500ndash1545 Practicalissuesvaccinationtravellingcaringforchildrencaringforpets
1545ndash1615 CoffeeBreak
1615ndash1645 Practicalissuesintimacysexualityandfertility
1645ndash1700 FarewellbytheEBMTPresidentoutlookintothe future of stem cell transplantation
1700 Endofmeeting
6th ebmt patIent amp FamIly Day 2012 lIFe aFter stem Cell transplantatIon
Preliminary Programme
11
sCIentIFIC sessIons
Patient amp Family Day
FollowingthesuccessofthefivepreviousPatientampFamilyDaysheldinLyon2007Florence2008Gothenburg2009Vienna2010andParis2011acomprehensiveandinformativePatientampFamilyDayisplannedforGenevaonSaturday31March2012
ThePatientampFamilyDayrsquosthemeldquoLifeafterstemcelltransplantationrdquowillbebroughtupduringPlenaryLecturesandRoundtableSessionsintheafternoon
Satellite Symposia
The EBMT meeting will begin on Sunday morning 1 April 2012at0900hwithacomprehensiveprogrammeofSatelliteSymposiaprepared by leading companies in the field in liaison with the EBMT2012ScientificCommittee
EBMT Lecture Van Bekkum Award
The official Opening Session will be held on Sunday evening1 April 2012 with the prestigious EBMT Lecture followed by theVanBekkumAward
TheVanBekkumawardisbestowedonthebestabstractsubmittedtotheEBMTAnnualMeetingandisselectedbytheEBMTBoard
Presidential Symposium Basic Science Award
The Presidential Symposium includes the best abstracts on basicscience and clinical topics An award for the Best Basic ScienceAbstractwillbepresentedduringthePresidentialSymposiumThisyearrsquos prize of euro2rsquo000isgenerouslysupportedbyGenzyme
Educational Sessions
Educational session topics will give a broad overview of currentstandardtreatmentandtrendsinstemcelltransplantation
Workshop Sessions
Workshop sessions include the discussion of technical proceduresand clinical management issues and allow the opportunity forquestionsandanswers
Controversies Sessions
This is an attractive form for debating controversial topics Underthe supervision and guidance of a chair opposing arguments areputforwardbytwospeakersrepresentingdifferentviewpointsTheaudiencewillhavea chance to state theiropinions regarding thedebatedtopic
Lunch Time Meetings
SixHotTopicLunchTimeMeetingsof40minuteswilltakeplaceonMondayandTuesdayThesubjectofthesemeetingsareautoimmunediseasersquos alternative donor small molecules in HSCT we at theEBMTandpost-transplantcarewhenthechildrenbecomesanadultWekeeponesubjectforalastminutehottopic
Working Parties
TheWorkingParty sessions form the cornerstonesof themeeting
providing delegates with an overview of study developments and
projects
The programme will be developed together with the chairpersons
andactivemembersoftheelevenEBMTworkingparties
bullAcuteLeukaemia
bullAplasticAnaemia
bullAutoimmuneDiseases
bullChronicLeukaemias
bullImmunobiology
bullInbornErrors
bullInfectiousDiseases
bullLateEffects
bullLymphoma
bullPaediatricDiseases
bullSolidTumours
Plenary Sessions amp Joint Sessions
TherewillbesixPlenarySessionsandthreeJointSessionsorganized
incollaborationwithpartnersocietiesandtheEBMTNursesGroup
bullJointSessionPhysiciansNurses
bullJointSessionEBMTWMDA
bullJointSessionWBMT
WBMT WorldwideNetworkforBloodandMarrowTransplantation
WMDA WorldMarrowDonorAssociation
Cell Processing Sessions
ThefirstCellProcessingDayonMonday2April2012isorganized
jointlybyEBMTandISCT(InternationalSocietyforCellularTherapy)
Itisintendedforpersonsworkinginthecellprocessinglaboratoryas
techniciansworkingonthebenchbiologistsandphysiciansdirectly
involvedincellprocessingcellprocessinglaboratorymanagersand
personsresponsibleforqualityassessmentofthecellprocessingpart
Paediatric Sessions
Almostallpaediatricactivitiessuchaseducationalworkingparty
scientific and poster sessions have been regrouped and will take
placeonTuesday3April2012ndashthePaediatricDay
Oral Sessions
PresentationsfortheOralSessionswillbeselectedfromsubmitted
abstractsbasedonthequalityoftheabstractwhichwillbescored
byatleastthreeindependentreferees
Poster Sessions
PosterSessionswillbeheldontheMondayandTuesdayevenings
Posterswillbeondisplaythroughoutthewholedaybutpresenting
authorswill beavailableduring these evening sessions todiscuss
theirworkandansweranyquestions
12
sCIentIFIC sessIons
EBMT Education Day for Nurses and Allied Health Professionals
The focus of the 8thAnnualEducationDaywillbeldquoEarlyand lateeffectsafterHSCTandtheirimpactofthepatientrsquosqualityofliferdquoThispre-meetingdayismeantasaneducationdayandtohighlightthiswehavemade some changes this year Thepresentations forthesessionswillbeplacedonthewebsitepostthemeetingtogetherwithspeakerCVreadinglistanddocumentsexplainingtheaimsforthisdayasaldquoMeetinginaboxrdquoTheaimofthisconceptistoenablefor nurses in Europe to set up this ldquoEducation Dayrdquo in their owncountriesFurthermoretherewillnotbeanyadvancedsessionOurambitionisthatnursesandalliedhealthprofessionalsregardlessoftheirexperiencewithinthefieldofHSCTwillhavesomethingnewtolearnfromthisdayandbringhometotheirownpractice
Nurses Group
TheNursesrsquogroup looksforwardtomeetingyouatEBMT2012inGeneva Themeeting this yearwill include theusual combinationof educational workshops (limited attendance) plenary orallypresentedabstractsandpostersThemeetingwillopenonMondaywith a session highlighting the activity of the EBMT Nurses group andpresentationofthe4thDistinguishedMeritAwardWearealsodelighted to be able to present a keynote speaker for this yearProfDrNoraKearneydirectoroftheCancerCareResearchCentreoftheUniversityofStirling(UK)ShewilltalkaboutnursingresearchandhoweducationcanimprovetheprofileoftheBMTnurse
AsameetingEBMTgiveusagreatopportunity for collaborationbetweendisciplinesand the joint session is one The topicof thisyearrsquos joint session will be communication ldquoSee all hear all sayeverythingrdquohowtopreventmiscommunicationrdquo
Data Management Group
The Data Management Group will organize educational sessionsandpracticalProMISesessionsDuringthemeetinggrouptrainingsessionsonthe internetdatamanagementsystemProMISe2willtakeplaceinthemaincomputerroomPleaseregisterinadvanceonthecongressregistrationform
(For more details on the Data Management Group Programmepleaserefertopage21)
JACIE Session
The 2012 JACIE Session will take place on Monday 4 April from1200 ndash 1300 This popular one hour session will include aninteresting informative and thought-provoking presentation foranybodyinvolvedintheprocessofJACIEaccreditation
4th EBMT Quality Management Meeting
Following the success of the past EBMT Quality Management MeetingsitwasdecidedtomakeitamainstayoftheEBMTCongressProgrammeAsobservedduringthepreviousQualityManagementMeetingsthisisafantasticopportunityforpeopleworkinginqualitymanagement to share experiences and to meet colleagues alsoworkinginthisincreasinglyimportantarea
Please note The 4th EBMT Quality Management Meeting is open to all delegatesattendingEBMT2012Pre-registrationonthecongressregistrationformisencouragedtofacilitatelogisticsandtocreateadatabaseforfuturecommunicationsrelatingtoqualitymanagementactivities
0900ndash1800 Satellite Symposia
1845ndash2015 Opening SessionEBMT Lecture
Chairs Alejandro Madrigal (London UK) Arno Mank (Amsterdam NL) Jakob Passweg (Basel CH)
The viral genome withinDidierTrono(LausanneCH)
Van Bekkum Award
sCIentIFIC programme physICIans sunDay 1 aprIl 2012
2015 Welcome Reception
Abstract Submission Deadlines
21 November 2011 Nurses Group
15 December 2011 Physicians amp Data Management Group
13
sCIentIFIC programme physICIans monDay 2 aprIl 2012
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 1HLA- and non-HLA immunogenetic factors
Chairs Nicolaus Kroumlger (Hamburg DE) Olle Ringdeacuten (Stockholm SE)
0800ndash0830 Genomic polymorphism and allogeneic HSCTJean-MarieTiercy(GenevaCH)
0830ndash0900 Optimal matching in haematopoietic cell transplantationEffiePetersdorf(SeattleUS)
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 2Female fertility maintenance
Chairs Alicia Rovoacute (Basel CH) Maria Teresia Van Lint (Genoa IT)
0800ndash0830 Female infertility after HSCTNinaSalooja(LondonUK)
0830ndash0900 New strategies for fertility preservation in women after HSCTArielRevel(JerusalemIL)
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 3Viruses in HSCT
Chairs Per Ljungman (Stockholm SE) Hans Hirsch (Basel CH)
0800ndash0830 Clinical features and outcome patients with respiratory virus infectionLaurentKaiser(GenevaCH)
0830ndash0900 Clinical use of pathogen specific T-lymphocytesHermannEinsele(WuumlrzburgDE)
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 4 Autologous HSCT for DLBCL
Chairs Anna Sureda (Cambridge UK) Christian Gisselbrecht (Paris FR)
0800ndash0830 Role of autologous HSCT in the R-CHOP eraMicheleGhielmini(LuganoCH)
0830ndash0900 RIT as part of the high-dose scheduleFranckMorschhauser(LilleFR)
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 1Stem cell engineering
Cell Processing Day
Session
Chairs Ineke Slaper-Cortenbach (Utrecht NL) Federico Rodriguez (San Diego US)
0800ndash0830 Graft engineering mimicking the marrow microenvironment for cord expansionVardaDeutsch(Tel-AvivIL)
0830ndash0900 Cryopreservation and thawing of haematopoietic cellsGregorioMartin-Henao(BarcelonaES)
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 2Donor selection
Chairs Franco Aversa (Perugia IT) Joumlrg Halter (Basel CH)
0800ndash0830 When you do not have a good donorMaryEapen(MilwaukeeUS)
0830ndash0900 Is there an age limit for a matched family donorDerwoodPamphilon(BristolUK)
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 3What is the most appropriate conditioning regimen
Chairs Francesco Frassoni (Genoa IT) Miguel Sanz (Valencia ES)
0800ndash0830 When is standard conditioning indicatedCharlesCraddock(BirminghamUK)
0830ndash0900 In case of RIC which is the most appropriate regimenMohamadMohty(NantesFR)
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 4The metabolic syndrome and its consequences
Chairs Hans-Jochem Kolb (Munich DE) Anita Lawitschka (Vienna AT)
0800ndash0830 Prevalence and risk factors for metabolic syndrome after HSCTMerviTaskinen(HelsinkiFI)
0830ndash0900 Screening for metabolic syndrome after HSCT What difference will it makeDianaGreenfield(SheffieldUK)
0900 ndash 1030 JACIE Educational Session
0930 ndash 1100 Presidential Symposium
0930 ndash 1100 Technical aspects IBasic processing aspects and problem management
Cell Processing Day
Session
Chair Francesco Lanza (Cremona IT)
0930ndash1000 Processing of the peripheral blood progenitor cell products using a novel acustophoresis platformStefanScheding(LundSE)
1000ndash1030 Thawing of stem cell products in the lab or bedsideFedericoRodriguez(SanDiegoUSA)
1030ndash1100 Erythrocyte depletion when amp howDamianosSotiropoulos(ThessalonikiGR)
1130 ndash 1300 Working Party Sessions
- Late Effects
- Immunobiology
- Akute Leukaemia
14
sCIentIFIC programme physICIans monDay 2 aprIl 2012
1130 ndash 1300 Controversy 1Outpatient transplantation versus protective measures
Chairs Juumlrgen Finke (Freiburg DE) Dominik Heim (Basel CH)
1130ndash1200 Protective measuresPerLjungman(StockholmSE)
1200ndash1230 Outpatient transplantationJayeshMehta(ChicagoUS)
1230ndash1300 Discussion
1130 ndash 1300 Quality assessment Cell Processing Day
Session
Chair Christian Chabannon (Marseille FR)
1130ndash1200 CD34 enumeration pre and post cryopreservationFrancescoLanza(CremonaIT)
1200ndash1230 Terminology and labeling of cellular therapy productsInekeSlaper-Cortenbach(UtrechtNL)
1230ndash1300 GMP facilities what for and what are the rulesChristianKalberer(BaselCH)
1200 ndash 1300 JACIE Session
1200ndash1220 Consequences of regulation on ATMPsMarkLowdell(LondonUK)
1220ndash1240 5th edition of the standardsDerwoodPamphilon(BristolUK)
1240ndash1300 Implementation of ISBT128InekeSlaper-Cortenbach(UtrechtNL)
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time meeting 1Autoimmune diseases
Chairs Riccardo Saccardi (Florence IT) Athanasios Fassas (Thessaloniki GR)
1310ndash1330 Autoimmune disease stem cell transplantation an appraisalAlanTyndall(BaselCH)
1330ndash1350 MSC for autoimmune diseaseChristianJorgensen(MontpellierFR)
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time meeting 2Alternative donor
Chairs Arnon Nagler (Tel Hashomer IL) Fabio Ciceri (Milan IT)
1310ndash1330 Umbilical cord blood transplantation past present and futureElianeGluckman(ParisFR)
1330ndash1350 Haploidentical transplantation when and howAndreaBacigalupo(GenoaIT)
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time meeting 3Small molecules in HSCT
Chairs Axel Zander (Hamburg DE) Eduardo Olavarria (Pamplona ES)
1310ndash1330 The use of TKIs for CML in the context of allogeneic stem cell transplantationFranckNicolini(LyonFR)
1330ndash1350 Rethinking FLT3 inhibitorsFlorianHeidel(MagdeburgDE)
1400 ndash 1530 Oral Sessions 1 ndash 6
1600 ndash 1730 Working Party Sessions
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Severe Aplastic Anaemia
- Solid Tumours
1600 ndash 1730 Controversy 2Is HSCT useful in amyloidosis
Chairs Goumlsta Gahrton (Stockholm SE) Urs Hess (St Gallen CH)
1600ndash1630 Autologous HSCT is here to stayPhilippeMoreau(NantesFR)
1630ndash1700 New drugs will make HSCT obsoleteGiampaoloMerlini(PaviaIT)
1700ndash1730 Discussion
1600 ndash 1730 Technical aspects IIAdvanced cell engineering
Cell Processing Day
Session
Chair Martin Hildebrandt (Hannover DE)
Cell selection for clinical use Regulatory T cellsMatthiasEdinger(RegensburgDE)
Engineering of T-helper cells and cytotoxic T-cellsTobiasFeuchtinger(TuumlbingenDE)
Expansion of NK cells for clinical useUlrikeKoehl(FrankfurtDE)
1730 ndash 1900 Poster Sessions
15
sCIentIFIC programme physICIans tuesDay 3 aprIl 2012
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 5Iron overload in HSCT ndash assessment and treatment
Chairs Alberto Bosi (Florence IT) Michel Duchosal (Lausanne CH)
0800ndash0830 Iron overload and outcome of allogeneic HSCTJohnKoreth(BostonUS)
0830ndash0900 Posttransplant iron depletionAntonioPiga(TurinIT)
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 6AML allogeneic HSCT in first CR
Chairs Didier Blaise (Marseille FR) Charles Craddock (Birmingham UK)
0800ndash0830 Non-transplant results in the elderly AMLAlanBurnett(CardiffUK)
0830ndash0900 How to transplant patients with AML in 1 CRJanCornelissen(RotterdamNL)
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 7Haemoglobinopathy and HSCT
Paediatric Day
Session
Chairs Guido Lucarelli (Rome IT) Ardeshir Ghavamzadeh (Tehran IR)
0800ndash0830 ThalassaemiaEmanueleAngelucci(CalgiariIT)
0830ndash0900 Sickle cell diseaseFranccediloiseBernaudin(CreacuteteilFR)
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 8Stem cell transplantation for relapsed refractory Hodgkinrsquos lymphoma patients
Chair Paolo Corradini (Milan IT)
0800ndash0830 Autologous stem cell transplantAndreasJosting(CologneDE)
0830ndash0900 Allogeneic stem cell transplantAnnaSureda(CambridgeUK)
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 5Immunosuppressive drugs for GvHD
Chairs Mauricette Michallet (Lyon FR) Yves Chalandon (Geneva CH)
0800ndash0830 Overview of immunosuppressive agents for prevention and treatment of GvHDCoreyCutler(BostonUS)
0830ndash0900 When and how to use which drugErnstHoller(RegensburgDE)
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 6HLA antibodies in HSCT
Chairs Effie Petersdorf (Seattle US) Jean Villard (Geneva CH)
0800ndash0830 Technical approach of HLA-antibody testingStefanSchaub(BaselCH)
0830ndash0900 The role of anti-HLA antibodies in rejection AnnekeBrand(LeidenNL)
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 7Decision making How to choose a cord blood unit
Paediatric Day
Session
Chairs Vincent Kindler (Geneva CH)
0800ndash0830 Umbilical cord blood transplantation how when and for whomArnonNagler(TelHashomerIL)
0830ndash0900 Single double CB unit or intramedullary application VandersonRocha(OxfordUK)
0930 ndash 1100 Plenary Session 1GvHD
Chairs Mary Horowitz (Milwaukee US) Ernst Holler (Regensburg DE)
0930ndash1000 Second line treatment when to start and what to useGeacuterardSocieacute(ParisFR)
1000ndash1030 Experimental drugs for GvHDDanWeissdorf(MinneapolisUS)
1030ndash1100 Assessment of treatment response StevenPavletic(BethesdaUS)
0930 ndash 1100 Plenary Session 2Cellular therapy
Chairs Marina Cavazzana-Calvo (Paris FR) Aleksandra Wodnar-Filipowicz (Basel CH)
0930ndash1000 Epithelial stem cells and regenerative medicine PaulRRiley(LondonUK)
1000ndash1030 Wiskott Aldrich SyndromeChristophKlein(HannoverDE)
1030ndash1100 Gene therapy for chronic granulomatous disease lessons and perspectivesManuelGrez(FrankfurtDE)
16
sCIentIFIC programme physICIans tuesDay 3 aprIl 2012
0930 ndash 1100 Plenary Session 3Paediatric Day
Paediatric Day
Session
Chairs Christina Peters (Vienna AT) Kurt Leibundgut (Berne CH)
0930ndash1000 Advances in overcoming treatment resistance in recurrent malignant brain tumours
From autologous to allogeneic HSCT following myeloablative chemotherapy HishamAbdel-Azim(LosAngelesUS)
1000ndash1030 Allogeneic HSCT for children with monosomy 7FrancoLocatelli(RomeIT)
1030ndash1100 Paediatric haploidentical allogeneic stem cell transplantationPeterLang(TuumlbingenDE)
0930 ndash 1100 Joint Session Physicians NursesldquoSee all hear all say everythingrdquo how to prevent miscommunication
Chairs Arno Mank (Amsterdam NL) Andreacute Tichelli (Basel CH)
0930ndash1000 What healthcare professionals believe they say and what patients think they hearLesleyFallowfield(BrightonUK)
1000ndash1030 Look through my eyesrsquo The patientrsquos point of viewPeterKapitein(NL)
1030ndash1100 Communication within the nurse-physician team AlexanderKiss(BaselCH)
1130 ndash 1300 Working Party Sessions
- Chronic Leukaemia
- Paediatric Diseases Paediatric Day Session
1130 ndash 1300 Nuclear Accidents Session
1130 ndash 1300 Controversy 3Older sibling versus young unrelated donor
Chairs Geacuterard Socieacute (Paris FR) Andreas Buser (Basel CH)
1130ndash1200 Older sibling is betterDietgerNiederwieser(LeipzigDE)
1200ndash1230 Younger perfectly matched unrelated donor is better NicolausKroumlger(HamburgDE)
1230ndash1300 Discussion
1300 ndash 1400 Nature Publishing Group
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time meeting 4We at the EBMT
Chairs Alejandro Madrigal (London UK) Alois Gratwohl (Basel CH)
1310ndash1330 25 years of electronic data management lessons for the futureRonaldBrand(LeidenNL)
1330ndash1350 Ten years after the first JACIE inspectionChristianChabannon(MarseilleFR)
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time meeting 5Post-transplant care when the child becomes an adult
Paediatric Day
Session
Chairs Giorgio Dini (Genoa IT) Tayfun Guumlngoumlr (Zurich CH)
1310ndash1330 Transition paediatrics-adult care CharlotteNiemeyer(FreiburgDE)
1330ndash1350 Adolescence in the posttransplant phase ThomasKlingebiel(FrankfurtDE)
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time meeting 6Last minute hot topic
1400 ndash 1530 Oral Sessions 7 ndash 12
1600 ndash 1730 Working Party Sessions
- Infectious Diseases
- Inborn Errors Paediatric Day Session
- Lymphoma
1600 ndash 1730 Controversy 4Are cord blood banks affordable
Chairs Sergio Querol (London UK) Grazia Nicoloso de Faveri (Berne CH)
1600ndash1630 No they are notThomasBart(BerneCH)
1630ndash1700 Yes they are GesineKoumlgler(DuumlsseldorfDE)
1700ndash1730 Discussion
1600 ndash 1730 Joint Session EBMT WBMT
1730 ndash 1900 Poster Sessions
17
sCIentIFIC programme physICIans WeDnesDay 4 aprIl 2012
nuClear aCCIDent CommIttee traInIng sessIon WeDnesDay 4 aprIl 2012
0730 ndash 0830 General Assembly
0830 ndash 1000 Oral Sessions 13 ndash 20
1030 ndash 1200 Plenary Session 4Do registries still have a future
Chairs Norbert-Claude Gorin (Paris FR) Jane Apperley (London UK)
1030ndash1100 The macroeconomics of stem cell transplantationAloisGratwohl(BaselCH)
1100ndash1130 The future of observational research in stem cell transplantationMaryHorowitz(MilwaukeeUS)
1130ndash1200 Donor follow-up ndash why it is neededSuzannavanWalraven(LeidenNL)
1030 ndash 1200 Plenary Session 5Endothelial disease in HSCT
Chairs Andrea Bacigalupo (Genoa IT) Eliane Gluckman (Paris FR)
1030ndash1100 The role of the endothelium in HSCTEnricCarreras(BarcelonaES)
1100ndash1130 Sinusoidal obstruction syndromeLauraRubbia-Brandt(GenevaCH)
1130ndash1200 Transplant associated microangiopathyTapaniRuutu(HelsinkiFI)
1030 ndash 1200 Plenary Session 6Stem cells and the microenvironment
Chairs John Goldman (London UK) Markus Manz (Zurich CH)
1030ndash1100 Stem cells out of the nicheTsveeLapidot(RehovotIL)
1100ndash1130 Stem cells into the thymus YannBarrandon(LausanneCH)
1130ndash1200 Mesenchymal and haematopoietic stem cells form a unique bone marrow niche SimoacutenMeacutendez-Ferrer(MadridES)
1030 ndash 1200 Joint Session EBMT WMDA
1215 ndash 1345 Final Plenary SessionAll around the telomere
Chairs Willem Fibbe (Leiden NL) Gabriela Baerlocher (Berne CH)
1215ndash1245 Telomere structure and maintenance by the telomerase enzymeJoachimLingner(LausanneCH)
1245ndash1315 Dyskeratosis congenita a disorder of telomere biologyBlancheAlter(RockvilleUS)
1315ndash1345 Telomere attrition and the telomeropathies focus on marrow failure and regenerationNealYoung(BethesdaUS)
1345 ndash 1400 Closing Session
1400 ndash 1800 Advanced EBMT training course on European approach to the medical management of mass radiation exposure
Chairs R Powles (London UK) A Madrigal (London UK)
1400 IntroductionAlejandroMadrigal(LondonUK)
1405 Basic irradiation physics for ldquobeginnersrdquoDuncanCox(UK)
1420 Previous incidents effects of irradiationLeifStenke(StockholmSE)
1450 Scenarios ndash hidden sources overtDuncanCox(UK)
1520 Primary triageTonyBleetman(UK)
1550 Secondary triage METREPOL EBMT Pocket GuideRayPowles(LondonUK)
1620 Supportive therapy to neutropenic patientsGrahamJackson(Newcastle-upon-TyneUK)
1650 BMT protocols BMT triageTonyPagliuca(LondonUK)
1705 Multi-organ dysfunction syndromeBahwnaSirohi(NewDelhiIN)
1720 EBMT REMM HPA website familiarizationJaneApperley(LondonUK)
1750 Closing remarksRayPowles(LondonUK)
RegistrationIfinterestedpleaseenrollforthesessionviaonlineapplicationorcontactSharonGage
sharongagesrgprojectmanagementcouk
18
nurses eDuCatIon Day sunDay 1 aprIl 2012
EBMT Education Day for Nurses amp Allied Health Professionals
AsinpreviousyearstherewillbeaPre-meetingEducationDayaimedatnursesandhealthprofessionalThefocusofthe8thAnnualEducationDay will be ldquoEarly and late effects after Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation and their impact of the patientrsquos quality of liferdquo Our ambitionisthatnursesandalliedhealthprofessionalsregardlessoftheirexperiencewithinthefieldofHSCTwillhavesomethingnewtolearnfromthisdayandbringhometotheirownpractice
EBMT Education Day Preliminary Programme
0900ndash0910 Welcome and introductionArnoMank(AmsterdamNL)
0910ndash0950 Nausea amp vomiting ndash to vomit or not to vomit MalinHakansson(GothenburgSE)
0950ndash1030 Skin care ndash not every rash is GvHD EileenParry(LancashireUK)
1030ndash1100 Coffeebreak
1100ndash1145 The golden hour ndash management of neutropenic sepsis JohnMurray(ManchesterUK)
1145ndash1230 Abnormal liver function tests CathrinFlynn(DublinIE)
1230ndash1330 Lunch
RegistrationThis education day is separate from the EBMT meeting and registration for the congress does not automatically entitle participation at the EBMT Education Day
PleaseregisterviaInternetwwwebmtorgebmt2012LinkRegistration(Paymentbycreditcardwillbenecessary)orusetherespectiveregistrationformThankstogenerouscorporatesponsorshiptheregistrationfeeisonlyeuro50ndashperparticipantForassistancepleasecontactebmtcongrexch
1330ndash1410 Stepping out ndash rehabilitation post HSCT JoachimWiskermann(HeidelbergDE)
1410ndash1450 Fertility CorienEcltink(AmsterdamNL)
1450ndash1510 Coffeebreak
1510ndash1550 Late effects YvesChalandon(GenevaCH)
1550ndash1630 Survivorship DianaGreenfield(SheffieldUK)
1630ndash1640 ClosingElisabethWallhult(GothenburgSE)
19
monDay 2 aprIl 2012 ndash sCIentIFIC programme nurses group WeDnesDay 4 aprIl 2012
Educational Sessions
There will be six early morning educational sessions covering thefollowingtopics
bull Extra Corporal Photopheresis (ECP) PeterTaylor(UK)
bull Management of the immunosuppressive patient VeroniqueCamus(CH)
bull Transplant at home ChristinaGallego(ES)
bull Donor issues ndash Who is looking after me MalreadNiconghalie(IE)
bull Compliance MonicaFliedner(CH)
bull Safe administration of chemotherapy BernieOrsquoDonnell(IE)
Workshops
This year theNursesgroupwill hold fourworkshopsand threeofthesewillberepeatedAllworkshopswillhavelimitedcapacityItishopedthatbydoingthiswewillbeabletohaveamoreinteractiveandpracticalsession
Workshop 1Central Venous Access Device (CVAD)
Steve Hill (Manchester UK)
Workshop 2Sexuality
Corien M Eeltink (Amsterdam NL)
Workshop 3Care of the carer
Barry Quinn (London UK)
Workshop 4European management
Susanne Heijmenberg (Amsterdam NL)
Nurses Annual Meeting
TheNursesAnnualMeetingwilltakeplaceonTuesdayfrom0830to0920
repeatedworkshopswithlimitedattendance
Plenary Sessions
Therewillbefiveplenarysessionswiththreespeakerseachgivingparticipants the opportunity to meet the expert
Disease updates
bull Lymphoma PeterDreger(HeidelbergDE)
bull Acute Lymphatic Leukemia MohamadMohty(FR)
bull Aplastic anaemia
Apheresis
bull Mobilisation JohnMurray(ManchesterUK)
bull Extra Corporal Photopheresis (ECP) MaggieFoster(UK)
bull Donor follow-up JoergHalter(BaselCH)
Management of haematology emergencies
bull Septic shock JohnMurray(ManchesterUK)
bull Extravasation BernieOacuteDonell(IE)
bull Tumour lysis JoachimBlankart(HamburgDE)
bull Transfusion reactions MonicaBraisch(CH)
Management of relapse
bull The transition from active to palliative care MatsLinderholm(UmearingSE)
bull Donor Lymphocyte Infusion (DLI) EudoardoOlavarrioLopez(ES)
bull Ethical issues-dilemmas TanjaKrones(CH)
Paediatrics
bull Sibling to the patient MargarethaNolbris(GothenburgSE)
bull Complementary therapy OliveOacuteNeill(IE)
bull Psychological aspects
TheNursesrsquogrouplooksforwardtomeetingyouatEBMT2012inGenevaThemeetingthisyearwillincludethecombinationofeducationalsessionsworkshops(limitedattendance)plenarysessionsandorallypresentedabstractsandposters
ThemainmeetingwillopenonMondaymorningwithaPresidentialsymposiumgivinganoverviewoftheactivitiesaswellastheachievementsanddevelopmentsoftheEBMTNursesGroupThisyeartherewillbeakeynotespeakerProfDrNoraKearneydirectoroftheCancerCareResearchCentreoftheUniversityofStirling(UK)ShewilltalkaboutnursingresearchandhoweducationcanimprovetheprofileoftheBMTnurse
20
Oral Sessions
Oralsessionswillbeselectedfromsubmittedabstractsaccordingtoscoresgiventothembytheabstractreviewboard
Poster Sessions
Nursesrsquo posters selected from submitted abstracts will be displayedthroughoutthecongresswithtimefordiscussiononMondayandTuesdayeveningswhenpresentersareexpectedtobeavailableattheirposter
Prizes
The Nurses group is pleased to announce that the best oralpresentationandthebestposterwillbeawarded
National Group Meetings
AsinpreviousyearsnationalgroupshavetheopportunitytomeetanddiscussnationalmattersofHSCTnursingintheirownlanguageCountries which donrsquot have a formal national group yet couldget together and discuss setting up a national group to combineworkforcesandexchangeexperiencesintheirownlanguage
Nurses Satelllite Symposia
Two Nursing Satellite Symposia will take place on Monday andTuesdayfrom1300ndash1400
monDay 2 aprIl 2012 ndash sCIentIFIC programme nurses group WeDnesDay 4 aprIl 2012
21
sCIentIFIC programme Data management group
As inprevious years theEBMTDataManagementgroupwill usetheopportunityprovidedbythisAnnualMeetingtoofferaseriesoftechnicalandscientificsessionsfordatamanagementprofessionalswithinaninteractiveandfriendlyenvironmentThiswillbeanotheruniqueopportunityforindividualsfromdifferentcentrescountriesandinstitutionstomeetupandgettoknoweachotherfacetoface
ProMISe Training SessionsWeareonceagainofferingtrainingsessionsonhowtoaccessandusetheRegistrydatabasebymeansofProMISeforData Entry andData Retrieval ndash with additional sessions this year for HLA and MED-B formsTheData Entrysession isan introductionandonlyabsolute beginners shouldsignupforitThiscoursewillemphasizehowtoenteraMED-Aregistration(includingsubsequenttransplantandfollow-upsforapatient)TheData Retrieval session will focus on obtaining data listings frequencies and how to run reportsAlthough this course is open to all users it is not recommendedforpeoplewhoareabsolutebeginners[PleasenotethattheDataRetrievalsessiononTuesday isarepetitionoftheMondaysessiontoallowmoreparticipantstoattendandbenefitfromthecourse]
The HLA Data Entry session on Tuesday is a workshop sessionwhich will focus on how to enter HLA typing reports for thoseusers who want to do it themselves (building on the morningrsquosHLAEducationalsession inthe lecturehall)Thissession isaimedprimarily at experienced ProMISe users The ADVANCED DATA ENTRY (including MED-B) amp QampA training session on Tuesdayafternoon is open to everyoneandwillconcentrateonexamplesofcomplexdataincludingaddingmissingdatafollowupssubsequentdiagnosesandtransplantsaswellastheintricaciesofMED-BdataentrywithapracticalQampAsession
Please note A maximum of 30 participants can attend eachProMISe training session in the main computer room We kindlyask participants to register in advance following the instructions providedonthecongressregistrationformwithaseparateformtobecompletedforProMISetrainingcourses
Educational SessionsAvariedprogrammefordatamanagementprofessionalsatalllevelsof their career Therewillbeeducational sessions toassistpeoplewho are new to the field to enhance their knowledge and somesessionswithhigherscientificcontextwhichshouldbeofinteresttoeverybodyregardlessofbackgroundThesessionswillincludebullScience-stemcellmobilizationantibodiesacuteleukaemiaHLAbullJACIE-explanationandrequirementsforJACIEaccreditationbullDataqualityndashalwaysimportantbullPaediatricsbullSessionsonFollow-upformssolidtumours(withreferenceto
Med-Bforms)survivorshipandlong-termfollow-upfocusingonissuesfacedbypatients
bullHintsandtipsfortransplantregistrationndashaworkshoptypesessionondataentryforallcentres
bullPresentationsfromDatamanagersandotherprofessionalsbasedincentressharingtheirexperiencendashwithexamplesofprocedurestheyusetoensuregoodworkingpractise
Werecommendparticipantstoattendasmanysessionsaspossiblendasheveniftheydonotseemtorelatetotheirwork(wehavefoundinthepastthatpeoplelearnmoreaboutadulttransplantsbyfindingoutwhatisinvolvedinpaediatrictransplants)Sothatwecanalllearnfrom each other we encourage active participation raising issuesandrequestingclarifications
1500 ndash 1800 Statistical Course 1 Saturday 31 March 2012
0900 ndash 1200 Statistical Course 2 Sunday 1 April 2012
1340 ndash 1540 Statistical Symposium Tuesday 3 April 2012
1600 ndash 1730 Statistical Roundtable Tuesday 3 April 2012
22
0900 ndash 1700 ProMISe2 Training Sessions
0900ndash1200 Data retrieval (experienced users only)KeirenKirklandJuliaLee(LondonUK)
1330ndash1430 HLA data entry (experienced users only)ShelleyHewerdineAugustinCabrera(LondonUK)
1500ndash1700 Advanced data entry (including Med B) and Q amp A workshopCarmenRuiz(LondonUK)
0900 ndash 1630 ProMISe2 Training Sessions
0900ndash1200 Data entry (new users only)HelenBaldomero(BaselCH)NicoleRaus(LyonFR)
1330ndash1630 Data retrieval (experienced users only)KeirenKirklandJuliaLee(LondonUK)
0900 ndash 1030 JACIE Educational Session
1045 ndash 1710 Educational Sessions
1045ndash1125 Stem cell mobilization ndash a key development in modern blood and marrow transplantationCurlyMorris(BelfastUK)
0900 ndash 1500 Educational Sessions
0900ndash1030 HLAIliasDoxiadis(LeidenNL)
1040ndash1120 AntibodiesSilviaMontoto(LondonUK)
1130ndash1210 Acute leukaemia (including ALL)SebastianGiebel(GliwicePL)
1210ndash1330 LunchBreak
1330ndash1410 Centre presentation ndash details to be adviced
1420ndash1500 Centre presentation ndash details to be adviced
1135ndash1215 Hints and tips for transplant registration with the EBMTCarmenRuiz(LondonUK)
1225ndash1305 The importance of follow-up formsSimonaIacobelli(RomeIT)
1305ndash1400 LunchBreak
1400ndash1440 Survivorship follow up issues and patientsrsquo experiencesMichelleKenyon(LondonUK)
1450ndash1530 Solid tumoursDidierBlaise(MarseilleFR)
1540ndash1620 Paediatric diseasesIsaacYaniv(Petach-TikvaIL)
1630ndash1710 Queries questions and the first Data Quality QuizBeateLindner(InnsbruckAT)FranziskaStrehle(UlmDE)
sCIentIFIC programme Data management group tuesDay 3 aprIl 2012
sCIentIFIC programme Data management group monDay 2 aprIl 2012
23
sCIentIFIC programme QualIty management group monDay 2 aprIl 2012
1030 ndash 1130 Workshop 1Indicators (JACIE Standards)
1030ndash1040 Clinical indicatorPhillipeLewalle(BrusselsBE)
1040ndash1050 Collection indicatorPhuongHuynh(BrusselsBE)
1050ndash1100 Processing IndicatorGillesClapisson(LyonFR)
1100ndash1130 Q amp A
1400 ndash 1500 Lecture 1How we validate the apheresis machine
Chair Harry C Schouten (Maastricht NL)
1400ndash1420 tbc1420ndash1440 SandraLoaiza(LondonUK)1440ndash1500 KristinaHoumllig(DresdenDE)
1515 ndash 1615 Lecture 2Can you save money by improving the quality
Chair Elena Vassalo (Turin IT)
1515ndash1615 FreacutedeacutericNouaille(Neuilly-sur-SeineFR)
1630 ndash 1730 Lecture 3Engaging physicians in quality
Chair Pierre Biron (Lyon FR)
1630ndash1730 EduardoOlavarria(PamplonaES)
1730 ndash 1830 Workshop 2Electronic quality management system (commercial and in-inhouse alternatives)
1730ndash1740 Manual systemKirtashPatel(LondonUK)
1740ndash1750 Electronic system used at Maastricht University HospitalBiancaWauben(MaastrichtNL)
1750ndash1800 Electronic system used at Leacuteon-BeacuterardPierreEmmanuelDonot(LyonFR)
1800ndash1830 Q amp A
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39th Annual Meeting of the European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation
39th Meeting of the Physicians29th Meeting of the EBMT Nurses Group12th Meeting of the EBMT Data Management Group5th Meeting of the Quality Management Group2nd Meeting of the Cell Processing Group7th EBMTPatientampFamilyDaybullSaturday6April2013
London UK bull 7 ndash 10 April 2013
2013
European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation
EBMTExcellence in Science
24
1st ebmt Cell proCessIng Day monDay 2 aprIl 2012
1st Meeting of the EBMT Cell Processing Group
ThefirstCell Processing Day of theEBMT isplannedjointlybyEBMTandISCT
It is mainly intended for persons working in the cellprocessing laboratory as technicians working on thebenchbiologistsandphysiciansdirectlyinvolvedincellprocessing cell processing laboratory managers andpersons responsible for quality assessment of the cell processingpart
The programme includes theoretical presentationsdiscussions and sessions considering practical aspectsofcellprocessingproblemmanagementandreporting
The Cell Processing Group will meet on Monday 2 April 2012 andisanintegralpartoftheEBMT2012Annual Meeting which takes place at the PalexpoGenevainSwitzerlandfrom1ndash4April2012
PhotoBloodcellscopyKeystoneSciencePhotoLibraryAndrewSyred
Taking place during the EBMT 2012
Annual Meeting
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 1Stem cell engineering
Chairs Ineke Slaper-Cortenbach (Utrecht NL) Federico Rodriguez (San Diego USA)
Graft engineering Mimicking the marrow microenvironment for cord expansionVardaDeutsch(Tel-AvivIL)
Cryopreservation and thawing of hamatopoietic cellsGregorioMartin-Henao(BarcelonaES)
0930 ndash 1100 Technical aspects IBasic processing aspects and problem management
Chair Francesco Lanza (Cremona IT)
Processing of the peripheral blood progenitor cell products using a novel acustophoresis platformStefanScheding(LundSE)
Thawing of stem cell products in the lab or bedsideFedericoRodriguez(SanDiegoUSA)
Erythrocyte depletion when amp howDamianosSotiropoulos(ThessalonikiGR)
1100ndash1130 Pause
1130 ndash 1300 Quality assessment
Chair Christian Chabannon (Marseille FR)
CD34 enumeration pre and post cryopreservationFrancescoLanza(CremonaIT)
Terminology and labeling of cellular therapy productsInekeSlaper-Cortenbach(UtrechtNL)
GMP facilities what for and what are the rulesChristianKalberer(BaselCH)
1300ndash1400 Lunch
1400 ndash 1530 Oral session Stem cell mobilization and graft engineering
Chairs Francesco Lanza (Cremona IT) Mario Bargetzi (Aarau CH)
Oral sessions to be defined according to abstract reviewing
1530ndash1600 CoffeeBreak
1600 ndash 1730 Technical aspects IIAdvanced cell engineering
Chair Martin Hildebrandt (Hannover DE)
Cell selection for clinical use Regulatory T cellsMatthiasEdinger(RegensburgDE)
Engineering of T-helper cells and cytotoxic T-cellsTobiasFeuchtinger(TuumlbingenDE)
Expansion of NK cells for clinical useUlrikeKoehl(FrankfurtDE)
25
1st ebmt paeDIatrIC Day tuesDay 3 aprIl 2012
Taking place during the EBMT 2012
Annual Meeting
Paediatric Day
During EBMT 2012 Annual Meeting taking place atthePalexpoGenevaSwitzerlandfrom1ndash4April2012there will be a special day for paediatric stem celltransplantation
Almost all paediatric activities such as educationalworkingpartyscientificandpostersessionshavebeenregroupedandwillbeheldonTuesday 3 April 2012
Nurses paediatric sessions will take place on MondayandWednesday
copypicturesYantra-FotoliacomKarinHildebrand-FotoliacomVRD-Fotoliacom
0800 ndash 0900 Educational SessionHaemaglobinopathy and HSCT
Chairs Guido Lucarelli (Rome IT) Ardeshir Ghavamzadeh (Tehran IR)
0800ndash0830 ThalassaemiaEmanueleAngelucci(CalgiariIT)
0830ndash0900 Sickle cell anaemiaFranccediloiseBernaudin(CreacuteteilFR)
0800 ndash 0900 WorkshopDecision making How to choose a cord blood unit
Chairs Marie Robin (Paris FR) Vincent Kindler (Geneva CH)
0800ndash0830 Umbilical cord blood transplantation how when and for whomArnonNagler(TelHashomerIL)
0830ndash0900 Single double CB unit or intramedullar application VandersonRocha(OxfordUK)
0930 ndash 1100 Plenary 3Paediatric Day
Chairs Christina Peters (Vienna AT) Kurt Leibundgut (Berne CH)
0930ndash1000 Advances in overcoming treatment resistance in recurrent malignant brain tumours
From autologous to allogeneic HSCT following myeloablative chemotherapy HishamAbdel-Azim(LosAngelesUS)
1000ndash1030 Allogeneic HSCT for children with monosomy 7FrancoLocatelli(RomeIT)
1030ndash1100 Paediatric haploidentical allogeneic stem cell transplantationPeterLang(TuumlbingenDE)
1100ndash1130 CoffeeBreak
1130 ndash 1300 Working PartyPaediatric Diseases
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time Meeting 5Post-transplant care when the child becomes an adult
Chairs Giorgio Dini (Genoa IT) Tayfun Guumlngoumlr (Zurich CH)
1310ndash1330 Transition paediatrics-adult care CharlotteNiemeyer(FreiburgDE)
1330ndash1350 Adolescence in the posttransplant phase ThomasKlingebiel(FrankfurtDE)
1400 ndash 1530 Oral SessionPaediatric transplantation
1530ndash1600 CoffeeBreak
1600 ndash 1730 Working PartyInborn Errors
1730 ndash 1900 Poster Session
26
Call For abstraCts
Abstract Submission Deadlines
21 November 2011 Nurses Group15 December 2011 Physicians amp Data Management Group
Allparticipantsareinvitedtosubmitabstractsononeofthetopicslistedonpage27
Abstracts may only be submitted via Internet Late abstracts will not be considered
Tosubmityourabstractpleasegotothewebsiteat wwwebmtorgebmt2012
Thedifferent submission links forphysiciansnursesand thedatamanagement group will be available on the internet ldquoCall for AbstractsrdquoPleasemakesuretoselecttheappropriatelink
Inordertostandardizetheabstractlayoutweaskyoutoreadthepreparation guidelines at this link CAREFULLY Avoid submissionwithin48hoursofthedeadlineforbestsystemperformance
Guidelines for submission of abstracts
1 Abstracts may be submitted only via Internet Abstractssubmittedviafaxore-mailwillnotbeaccepted
2 AllabstractsmustbesubmittedandpresentedinEnglish3 Abstractsshouldcontainoriginalmaterialneitherpublishednor
presentedelsewherepriorto1 April 20124 Withinternetsubmissionofanabstracttheauthor(s)transfer(s)
all copyrightownership to theEuropeanGroup forBloodandMarrowTransplantation
5 Abstractsshouldbeinformativecontainingobjectivesmethodsresultsandaconclusion Just thepromiseof furtherdataanddiscussionisnotacceptable
6 The abstract text may not be longer than 2rsquo500 charactersincludingspaces
7 Tables charts and other graphics arepermittedandmustbeinJPGorGIFformatofhighresolutionandsuitableforreproductionin black amp white A separate upload button is provided (max 2 graphics perabstract)Nophotosmaybesubmitted
8 Avoid complex mathematical formulae Greek letters andsymbols For the symbols lt or gt type instead lt= or gt= Forsuperscript use caret (^) eg 10^6 instead of 106 Instead oflsquoIFN-grsquouseforexamplelsquoIFN-grsquoorlsquoIFN-gammarsquoetc
9 Allabbreviationsmustbedefinedthefirsttimetheyappearinyourtext(butdonotdefineinthetitle)ExampleGraft-versus-hostdisease(GvHD)beforebeingusedasanabbreviationonly
10 Authorsarerequestedtoselectatopicunderwhichtheywishtheirabstracttobereviewed
11 Authorsshouldindicatetheirpreferredmethodofpresentation bullOralPresentation bullPosterPresentation bullOralorPosterPresentation Theselectioncommitteereservestherighttodecideonthefinal
allocationandpresentationmethod12 Ifanabstract isaccepted thepresentingauthormust register
andattendthecongressAcceptanceofapaperimpliespaymentoftheregistrationfeebythepresentingauthor
13 After having submitted your abstract you will receive aconfirmation by e-mail with the following information (please
makesuretostateyourcorrectemailaddress) bullreference number of your abstract (for correspondence and
questionsthatmightarise) bullyourpersonalaccesscodes
Shouldyouwishtomakecorrectionstoanabstractalreadysubmittedor if you wish to submit other abstracts later you may use theseaccesscodesThiswillshortenthesubmissionprocedure
Correctionstoabstractscanonlybemadeuptothedeadlinesof
21November2011 Nurses Group15December2011 Physicians amp Data Management Group
(Afterthesedatesnoabstractsorchangesmaybeaccepted)IfyouhavedifficultiesinsubmittingyourabstractsorifyouneedanyfurtherinformationpleasecontacttheAbstracthotlinePhone+41616867722(MondayndashFridayduringCETbusinesshours)
Notification
AbstractsaresubjecttoapprovalbytheScientificCommitteeandtofinalassignmentforinclusionintheprogrammeasanoralorposterpresentation
Authors from the Nurses Group will be notified at the end ofDecember2011
AuthorsformthePhysiciansandDataManagementGroupwillbenotifiedattheendofJanuary2012
Allauthorswillbecontactedbye-mail(thereforeitisessentialthatyouindicateyourcorrecte-mailaddress)Authorswillbeinformedasto whether they are to present their abstract orally or in the form of a posterFullinstructionsconcerningthepreparationandpresentationwillbeincluded
Publication
AllacceptedabstractswillbepublishedinasupplementoftheBoneMarrowTransplantationJournalaswellasonCD-ROMavailableatthecongressFullabstracttextswillbeviewableontheEBMT2012websitetwoweekspriortothecongress
Basic Science Award for Physicians
This award will be presented to the best Basic Science Abstractsubmittedunderanyrelevanttopic
The aim of this award is to increase the level of basic science atthemeetingandparticularlyyounginvestigatorsareencouragedtosubmittheirworkTheprizewinningabstractwillbeselectedfromthe top-scoringabstractsbyaScientificCommitteeheadedby theChairsoftheEBMTDevelopmentalCommittee
Authorssubmittingabasicscienceabstractare invitedto tick therespectiveboxintheonlinesubmissionthusindicatingthewishtobeconsideredfortheBasicScienceAward
Theprize-winningabstractwillbepresentedaspartofthePresidentialSymposiumonMonday2April2012Thisyearrsquosprizeofeuro2rsquo000isgenerouslysupportedbyGenzyme
27
Call For abstraCts
Main Topics for Abstract Submission
Please carefullyselectthetopicunderwhichyouwishtosubmityourabstract for reviewAbstracts not submittedunder anappropriatetopicmaybeincorrectlyreviewedandrejected
Physicians
General Topics1 CellularGenetherapiesandCytokines2 StemcellresearchandExperimentalstemcelltransplantation3 StemcellmobilizationandGraftengineering
Transplant-specific topics4 Stemcellsource5 Stemcelldonor6 Acutegraft-versus-hostdisease7 Chronicgraft-versus-hostdisease8 Infectiouscomplications9 Earlycomplications10 Latecomplications11 Reduced-intensityconditioning12 MinimalresidualdiseaseToleranceChimerismandImmune
reconstitution13 Paediatricissues14 Regulatoryissues
Disease-specific topics15 Acuteleukaemia16 Aplasticanaemia17 Autoimmunediseases18 Chronicleukaemia19 HaemoglobinopathyandInbornerrorsofmetabolism20Lymphoma21 Multiplemyeloma22Myelodysplasia23Solidtumours
Nurses Group
Care-specific topics24Careofthecare-giver25Complementarytherapies26Donorissues27 Ethicalissues28Impactofnewtherapiesonpatientcare29Outpatientdevelopments30PalliativeandEndoflifecare31 PatientinformationandEducation32Protectivecare33Psycho-socialissues34Sexuality35Standardsofcare36Symptomsmanagement
37 EducationandSupportofnurses38Management39SurvivorshipandLateeffects40Qualityoflife
Data Management Group
41 DataManagement42Statistics
CME Accreditation at EBMT 2012
AsaparticipantofEBMT2012youareeligibletoreceiveContinuingMedical Education (CME) credit points from the EuropeanHematologyAssociation(EHA)
EuropeanhaematologistsarehighlymotivatedtoprovideproofthattheyareupdatingtheirknowledgeandskillsthroughparticipationinCMEactivitiesTheEuropeanHematologyAssociationCMESystemis being implementedas a service to Europeanhaematologists inresponse to this need The System facilitates identification andregistrationinCMEactivitieswhichhavebeensubmittedtoapeer-reviewaccreditationprocessandrespondtopre-establishedqualitystandards
CMEaccreditationisapermanentfeatureofEBMTannualmeetings
PhysiciansattendingEBMT2012areeligibletoreceive1EHA-CMEcreditpointforeveryhourofaccreditedscientificprogramme
EHA-CMEpointswillbeawardedforthefollowingsessionsbullEducationalsessionsbullWorkshopsessionsbullControversysessionsbullPlenarysessionsbullJointsessionsbullPresidentialsymposiumbullWorkingPartysessionsbullOralsessionsbullLunchtimemeetings
How to claim your EHA-CME points
The electronic EHA-CME system is fully automated and enablesparticipantsattheEBMT2012toclaimtheircreditsonline
You may create your account claim your credits and print yourEHA-CMEcertificateonlineatwwwehaweborg(select lsquoCMErsquo)FulldetailsonhowtocollectyourCMEpointswillbestatedintheFinalProgramme
Further information on the European Hematology Association CME system is available at cmeehaweborgandwwwehaweborg
28
regIstratIon
Registration fee
Until 12 January
2012
As from 13 January to 1March2012
As from 2 March
2012
PhysiciansMember euro300ndash euro420ndash euro480ndash
Non-Member euro450ndash euro560ndash euro650ndash
Nurses Group
Data Mgmt Group
Quality Mgmt Group
Cell Processing Technicians
Member euro200ndash euro320ndash euro380ndash
Non-Member euro300ndash euro420ndash euro480ndash
Student euro120ndash euro150ndash euro180ndash
Accompanying person
euro 25ndash euro 25ndash euro 25ndash
StudentsmustbeoneoftheauthorsofanacceptedabstractandmustprovideproofofundergraduatestudentstatusAwrittencertificationbytheheadoftheprogrammeisrequiredandmustbesenttoCongrex(Fax+41616867788)
The fee for active participants includes unlimited access to allsessionstheWelcomeReceptionaccesstotheExhibitiononecopyoftheFinalProgrammeandonecopyoftheAbstractBook
ThefeeforaccompanyingpersonsincludestheWelcomeReceptionandaccesstotheExhibition
PleasenoteAlthoughincludedintheregistrationfeesomesessionsand the Welcome Reception require separate registration (seeregistrationform)
Online Registration
ParticipantscanregisterviaInternetwwwebmtorgebmt2012PleasereadtheinstructionsontheInternetcarefullyFor online reservations payment by credit card is required Please do not use the online registration for group registrations
Registration form
ToregisterforthemeetingpleasereturntheregistrationformtotheOrganizingSecretariatinBasel
Group Registration
In order to make a group registration please request the specialgroupregistrationformfromtheOrganizingSecretariatordownloadthefile fromthewebsitewwwebmtorgebmt2012Onthis formyou can enter all participantsrsquo information together with your postal address and contact details Please note that we need thecomplete individual addresses (hospital department streetname and number postal code and city) of each participant Forfurther assistance please contact the Organizing Secretariat at ebmtcongrexcom
On-site Registration
TheregistrationdeskatthePalexpoisopenduringthefollowinghours
Saturday 31March2012 1700 ndash1900hSunday 1April2012 0800ndash1900hMonday 2April2012 0730ndash1800hTuesday 3April2012 0730ndash1800hWednesday 4April2012 0715ndash1300h
All documents including registration packets (congress walletpersonalnamebadgeabstractbookvouchers)willbehandedovertotheregisteredparticipantsOn-site registration will be accepted but receip of all congressdocumentscannotbeguaranteedPleasearriveearlyifyouwishtoregisteron-site
Payment
All fees for the congress registration and social events should bepaidinEURO(euro)totheEBMT2012OrganizingSecretariatndashclearlystatingtheparticipantlsquosnameandaddress
bull bybanktransfer(freeofcharge)to -BeneficiaryCongrexSwitzerlandLtdEBMT2012 -UBSAGBaselSwitzerland EUROAccountNo233-50301062A IBANCodeCH210023323350301062A
-BICUBSWCHZH80A -ClearingNo233
bull bycreditcard(VisaMasterCardAmericanExpress)
Responsibility
The participant acknowledges that heshe has no right to lodgedamage claims against the organizers should the holding of thecongress be hindered or prevented by unexpected political oreconomiceventsorgenerallyby forcemajeureorshould thenon-appearance of speakers or other reasons necessitate programmechangesWithregistrationtheparticipantacceptsthisproviso
By finishing the application the participant declares that heshe agrees to its personal and company data being processed byCongrexandthat thisdatamaybeusedfor informationpurposesoncongressesandevents in thefieldofhematologyorganizedbyCongrex In theopposingcase theparticipantnotifiesCongrexatthetimeofreturningthesignedapplication
Confirmation
Upon receipt of the correct registration fee each participant willreceiveaconfirmationofregistrationPleasebringthisconfirmationto the registration desk at the congress centre as proof of yourregistration
Cancellation Refund Policy
Refund of registration fees less 25 administrative charges canbeapplied for inwritinguntil1February2012 to theOrganizingSecretariat inBasel SwitzerlandAfter thisdateno refundwillbepossibleForanychangeofnamesafeeofeuro30ndashwillbecharged
29
general InFormatIon (In alphabetICal orDer)
Address before and after the EBMT 2012
OrganizingSecretariatEBMT2012 Tel +41616867711coCongrexSwitzerlandLtd Fax +41616867788POBox E-mail ebmtcongrexcom4002BaselSwitzerland wwwebmtorgebmt2012
Currency
TheofficialcurrencyistheSwissfranc(CHF)Althoughnotpartofthe EU many prices are nonetheless indicated in Euros and somemerchantsmayacceptEurosVisaMasterCardandAmericanExpressarewidelyacceptedandATMsarewidespreadBanksofferthebestexchangeratesfortravellerchequesandforeigncurrencybut it isalsopossibletoexchangemoneyatmajorhotelsmaintrainstationsandairportsBanksareopenMondaytoFriday
Exhibition
TheEBMT2012exhibitionpresentingthelatesttechnicalequipmentandpharmaceuticalproductswilltakeplaceinHall1ofthePalexpoGenevaThedetailedExhibitProspectuscanbeobtainedfromtheExhibitionDepartment(exhibitionchcongrexcom)
Final Programme
The Final Programme will be available on the Internet (wwwebmtorgebmt2012) by March 2012 Please indicate youremailaddressontheregistrationformandyouwillbeinformedassoonastheFinalProgrammeisontheInternetTheFinalProgrammebookletwillbealsodistributedatthemeetinginGeneva
Insurance
Themeetingorganizerscannotacceptliabilityforpersonalinjuriessustainedorfor lossordamageofpropertybelongingtomeetingparticipants or their accompanyingpersons eitherduring or as aresultofthemeetingPleasecheckthevalidityofyourowninsurance
Invitation Letters
IndividualsrequiringanofficialletterofinvitationinordertoattendthemeetingmaywritetotheOrganizingSecretariat(ebmtcongrexcom)Thisprocedureisdesignedtoassistparticipantstoobtainavisaorpermissiontoattendthemeetinganddoesnotapplytoregistrationfeesorotherexpenses
Please note that invitation letters can only be sent if the registration and payment has been received by the Organizing Secretariat
Italian Agency
ItalianparticipantsrequiringspecificauthorizationfromtheItalianHealthMinistryareadvisedtocontact
AIMEDUCATIONndashAIMGroup Tel +3902566011MsCristinaGhidoli Fax +390270048585ViaGiuseppeRipamonti129 E-mail cghidoniaimgroupeu20141MilanItaly wwwaimgroupeu
Language
TheofficialcongresslanguageisEnglishSimultaneous translation (English French German) will beprovidedforthePatientampFamilyDay
Lunches
FromMondaytillWednesdaylunchwillbeofferedintheexhibitionareaofthecongressvenue
Registration
Fordetailedinformationpleaserefertopage28
Speakersrsquo Service Centre (SSC)
TherewillbeacentrallylocatedSpeakersrsquoServiceCentreconnectedtoalllectureroomsAllspeakersarerequestedtohandintheirPowerPointpresentationspriortotheirlectureattheSSC
Tipping
Servicechargesaregenerally includedhowever it iscustomarytorounduptheamountwhenpayinginrestaurantsandtaxis
Transportation in Geneva
Geneva iswell catered towithbuses tramsand ferriesaswellasregulartrainconnectionstothetrainstationsldquoCornavinrdquointhecitycentreandldquoAeacuteroportrdquoattheairportPleaserefertoldquoTravellingtothePalexpordquo(page34)formoredetails
Venue
TheEBMT2012meetingwilltakeplaceatthePalexpoGenevawhichis conveniently located inwalkingdistance to theGenevaAirportandonly15minutesawayfromdowntownGeneva
Palexpo Exhibition amp Conference Center1218Grand-SaconnexGenevaSwitzerlandwwwgeneva-palexpoch
Visa Requirements
In order to visit Switzerland you may need to apply for an entryvisa Please check the currentVISA requirementswith thenearestSwissConsulateorEmbassy inyourcountrybeforeyourdeparturetoGenevaPleasealsobewellawareofthetimeforprocessingtheapplicationstoensureyouapplyintimeforyourvisit
World Wide Web
Please visit the EBMT 2012 website wwwebmtorgebmt2012 for regularly updated news and information Abstract submissionregistration compilation of your personal congress programme aswellas reservationofaccommodationand tours canbemadeviathislink
30
CIty oF geneva
Geneva
EmbeddedbetweentheAlpsandtheJurahillstheFrench-speaking
cityofGenevaliesinthebaywheretheRhoneleavesLakeGeneva
WithitshumanitariantraditionandcosmopolitanflairtheEuropean
seatoftheUNOandheadquartersoftheRedCrossisknownasthe
ldquocapitalofpeacerdquo
The symbol of the city is the ldquoJet drsquoeaurdquo ndash a fountain with a
140-metre-highwater jetattheperipheryofLakeGenevaTheold
towntheheartofGenevawiththeshoppingandbusinessquarter
issituatedontheleftbankoftheriverThereyoucanfindStPeterrsquos
CathedralaswellasthePlaceduBourg-de-Fourwhichistheoldest
squareinthecityQuayslakesidepromenadescountlessparkslively
sidestreetsintheoldtownandelegantshopsinvitegueststostroll
Besides being a congress city Geneva is also a centre for culture
andhistoryfortradefairsandexhibitionsThelaquoHorlogeFleuriraquothe
largeflowerclockintheldquoJardinAnglaisrdquo(EnglishGarden)isaworld-
renownedsymboloftheGenevawatchindustry
CulturallythismostwesterncityofSwitzerlandhasmuchtooffer
InternationalartistsperformintheGrandTheacuteacirctreandGenevaOpera
HouseGenevaalsoofferswiderangeofmuseumssuchastheldquoMuseacutee
internationaldelrsquohorlogerierdquoawatchmuseumwithacollectionof
jewellerywatchesandmusicalclocksandtheInternationalMuseum
oftheRedCrossandRedCrescentwhichprovidesaninsightintothe
workofthesehumanitarianorganizations
Climate
Genevaissituatedatahighaltitudewhichtogetherwiththelake
temperstheprevailingcontinentalclimateSummersarepleasantly
warmtohotandwintersrelativelymildwithtemperatureshovering
just above or below freezing In spring the temperatures range
fromapprox5degCto20degCthereforeawarmcoatespeciallyforthe
eveningsisrecommended
Shopping in Geneva GenevarsquosexclusiveshopsarelocatedontheRuesBassesndashthechicRueduRhocircneRuede laConfeacutedeacuterationRueduMarcheacuteandRuedelaCroix-drsquoOrWatchandjewelleryshopslinethesestreetsquiteliterallywithgoldAsanalternativeexcellentSwisschocolateissoldat the Du Rhocircne Rue de la Confeacutedeacuteration 3 and at the MartelRuedelaCroix-drsquoOr4MeanwhileforastrollaroundtheantiquesquarterandartgalleriesavisittotheOldTownandtheSt-GervaisandPacircquisdistrictsisamustGenevahasmanyoutdoormarkets forexample theflowermarketon the PlaceduMolard and the clothes andbookmarket on thePlace de la Madeleine which are open daily Flea markets areheld on Wednesdays and Saturdays at the Plaine de Plainpalais(0800ndash1800)OnTuesdayandFridaymorningsthesamespotisusedforacolourfulfruitandvegetablemarket(0800ndash1300)OnThursday regionalhandicraftsare soldat thePlacede laFusterie(0800ndash1900)The main department stores in Geneva are Bon Geacutenie Rue duMarcheacute34GlobusRueduRhocircne48andManorRueCornavin6Generalopeninghours for shops inGenevaareMonday toFriday0830ndash1900(Thursdayuntil2100)andSaturday0800ndash1800
Restaurants GenevaoffersafantasticselectionoftraditionalandlocalfareaswellasexcellentinternationalandethniccuisineLocal Geneva specialities include fresh fish from the lake and avarietyofporkdishes includingpetit saleacute (saltpork)and longeole (pork sausage) Traditional Swiss restaurants can also be foundthroughoutthecityA large variety of international restaurants offering moderntraditional ethnic or fusion menus can also be found in GenevaTherearegoodFrenchrestaurants inthehotelsonQuaiDuMontBlancandCheminduPetitSaconnexandonRuedeLausanneTheBoulevardHelvetiqueisagoodplacetofindgreatcafeacutesManyGenevarestaurantscloseonweekendsandespeciallySundayssocallaheadtoenquirereservationsarerecommended
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hotel aCCommoDatIon anD travel bookIngs
Official travel agency
Congrex Travel AGPOBox4002BaselSwitzerland
Hotel accommodationHotel rooms in various price categories in the city of Geneva have beenreserved
Tel +41616909411Fax +41616909414E-mailebmthotelcongrexcom
Online bookings
Participants can book their hotel room via internet wwwcongrexchebmt2012Fullprepaymentbycreditcard(VisaMastercardorAmericanExpress)ismandatoryifyouregisteron-lineEachparticipantwillreceiveaconfirmationAfter12 January 2012hotelaccommodationissubjecttoavailability
Hotel reservation form
If you have no access to the Internet please send the Hotel Reservation Form as soon as possible but latest by 12 January 2012toCongrexTravelAGAftertheabovementioneddeadlinerequestswillbeacceptedbuthotelaccommodationissubjecttoavailabilityandcannotbeguaranteedAfterthisdeadlinealatereservationfeeof euro30ndashwillbechargedAdditionallytheformoffersyouthechoicetomakeeitheradepositpaymentwithrestpaymentbyinvoicetoCongrexTravelAGbefore thecongressoradepositpaymentwithrestpaymentdirectlyupondepartureatthehotelagainstcreditcardguarantee
Payment policy
To guarantee your reservation a deposit of EUR 200ndashisrequiredUpon receipt of the hotel reservation form each participant willreceiveafinalconfirmationwithaninvoiceHotelrequestswithoutpaymentcannotbeacceptedAllrequestswillbehandledonaldquofirstcome-firstservedbasisrdquo
CancellationRefund Policy
If your reservation is cancelled before 12 January 2012 theprepaymentordepositwillberefundedlesseuro60ndashhandlingfeeIfyourreservationiscancelledafter 12 January 2012norefundscanbemadeAnychangeof reservationwillbesubject toahandlingfee of euro30ndashChangesorcancellationshavetobemadeinwritingto Congrex Travel AG If you arrive later or leave earlier than theoriginallybookeddatesthehotelmightchargeno-showcosts
Hotel desk
CongrexTravelAGwillbepresentwithadeskintheregistrationareaduringthemeeting
Flight Bookings and Official AirlineTheEBMThasdesignatedevent-travel specialistCongrexTravel toserveastheofficialagentfortravel
Tel +41615607560Fax +41616909214E-mailebmtflightscongrexcom
OpeninghoursMondayndashFriday0800ndash1730
SpecialfaresareavailableforflightstoGenevaandorZurichandbackbetween24Marchand11April2012
Hotel Accommodation and Travel BookingsSAVE UP TO 20 ON TRAVEL WITH THE STAR ALLIANCEtrade NETWORK
TheStarAlliancememberairlinesarepleasedtobeappointedastheOfficialAirlineNetworkfortheEBMT2012
To obtain the Star Alliance Conventions Plus discounts and forbookingofficeinformationpleasevisitwwwstaralliancecomconventionsplusand
bull ChooseldquoFordelegatesrdquobull UnderldquoDelegatesloginrdquoenterconventionscodeLX03S12bull Chooseoneoftheparticipatingairlineslistedbull Call the respective reservation contact listed and quote the
conventionscodeLX03S12whenbookingtheticket
Registeredparticipantsplusoneaccompanyingpersontravellingtotheeventcanqualifyforadiscountofupto20dependingonfareandclassoftravelbooked
TheparticipatingairlinesforthiseventareAdriaAirwaysAegeanAirlines Air Canada Air China ANA Asiana Airlines AustrianAirlinesBlue1bmiBrusselsAirlinesContinentalAirlinesCroatiaAirlines EgyptAir LOT Polish Airlines Lufthansa ScandinavianAirlines SingaporeAirlines SouthAfricanAirways Spanair SWISSInternational Air Lines TAM Airlines TAP Portugal THAI TurkishAirlinesUnitedUSAirways
Discounts are offered on most published business and economy class faresexcludingwebsiteinternetfaresseniorandyouthfaresgroupfaresandRoundtheWorldfares
Pleasenote For travel fromJapanandNewZealand special faresordiscountsareofferedby theparticipatingairlineson theirownnetwork
Whenmakingyourtravelplanspleasepresentconfirmationofyourregistrationorproofofattendance
S O U R C E S T U D I O
Account Job title Star Alliance Conventions Plus Order Job number SLL011X03823
Source number P02564 Job location 7th August 2009
Size 297x210mm Trim Proof stage One
Run out Page 1 of 1 Document name 297x210 SA CP With Code LH08S10 P02564
Repro house Source
Itrsquos easy to save money on your flights if you fly the Star Alliancetradenetwork Simply quote the event code LH08S10 when you make your booking with any Star Alliance member airline and yoursquoll automatically get a discount of up to 20
The Star Alliance network has 24 member airlines with over 18100 flights a day so we can offer you a lot more choice when planning your travel For more information about our member airlines and contact details please visit our website at wwwstaralliancecomconventionsplus
SAVE UP TO 20 ON GETTING TO YOURCONVENTION WITHCONVENTIONS PLUS
wwwstaralliancecom
Information correct as at 062009
32
soCIal events
Welcome Reception
Sunday 1 April 2012 2015
AftertheOpeningSessionparticipantsaccompanyingpersonsandexhibitorsareinvitedtoattendtheWelcomeReceptionwhichwilltakeplaceinthefoyersofthePalexpo
Freeadmission
Please register online or by completing the registration form if you wish to participate at the Welcome Reception (even though it is free of charge)
EBMT Party
Tuesday 3 April 2012
TheEBMTPartywillbeheldatUptownGenevaUptownGenevaisamoderncomplexandculturaleventcentrelocatedbehindthemaintrainstationinthecitycentreofGeneva
The perfect location to meet gather and dance with your EBMTcolleaguesandfriendsafterabusycongressdayUnderthethemeldquotraditional Switzerland and its modern twistrdquo you will have thepleasure to flavour different kinds of the traditional swiss cuisineandmusicinvariousrooms
Whetheryouwanttoenjoyaglassofwineinaquietandrelaxedatmosphereorifyouprefertodancethenightawayyoudefinitelyshouldnotmissthisevening
euro 9000 per person (Physicians)euro 6500 per person (Nurses Quality Managers Data Managers
Cell Processing Technicians)
copyComugneroSilvanafotoliade
copyBergfeefotoliade copyMirkoMeierfotoliade
Your conference in good handsConference management services tailored to your goals
33
DaIly tours
Geneva City tour and Boat Cruise
Sunday1April20121340ndash1700Tuesday3April20121340ndash1700
EUR 6000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
The city tour of Geneva will show you the International part of Geneva such as the worldrsquos peacemaking organizations followedbya tourof themain touristattractions like theFlowerclockandmanymore Thenget a taste ofGenevarsquos historywith your guideonawalkingtourThetourcontinuesonthelakewithaonehourboatcruisewhichwillmakeyoudiscoverthemajorattractionsofthelakeofGenevatheWaterFountaintheUNBuildingtheCastleofBellerivetheMermaidandmanymoreinterestingsites
Meeting pointGenevaPalexpo1330 in front of the main entrance
byBengoVISTAch
Montreux with Castle Chillon
Monday2April20120900ndash1400
EUR 8000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
AfteraridethroughtheVaudcountrysidepassingthefamoustownsofVevey andMontreuxwewill arrive at theChateaudeChillonHereaguidedtourwillshowyouaroundthecastleAfterthetouryouwillboardasteamerthatwilltakeyouonabeautifultripwithlovelyviewsofthelandscapeandeventuallytakeyoutoMontreuxwhereyouwillhavetimetowanderthestreets
Meeting point GenevaPalexpo0845 in front of the main entrance
byMarekBLASZCZYK-Panoramio
Museum Tour
Monday2April20121400ndash1700
Euro 6500 per person (includingpickupandreturntoGenevaPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
by galynaforever
Consistingof fourdifferent sites theMuseacuteesdrsquoArt etdrsquoHistoire isoneof the largestmuseumgroups in SwitzerlandOver anumberofyearstheMuseacuteeshaveputtogetherimpressivecollectionsinthefieldsofarchaeologyfineartsandappliedartsandbearwitnesstothehistoryofcivilisationsfromprehistorictomoderntimesDuring the one hour tour of the Palais des Nations you will seeseveraldifferentroomsYouwillhearaboutcurrentactivitiesoftheUnitedNationsandaboutthehistoryofthePalaisdesNations
Meeting point GenevaPalexpo1345 in front of the main entrance
Day trip Gruyegravere Golden
Tuesday3April20120900ndash1700
Euro 10000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach 3courselunchmenuallentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
byLairJeanClaud
ThereisnobettertemptationthanchocolatesmellTakeajourneythroughchocolatetraditionatatastingofthemostfamousofSwissdelicaciesAdmirebreathtakinglandscapesofGruyegraveresonthewayto the cheese factory where you will receive an interesting insight on authenticAlpinecheesemaking
Meeting pointGenevaPalexpo0845 in front of the main entrance
Note for all tours Tours are based on a minimum of 25 participants If a tour does not take place due to insufficient numbers the ticket will be reimbursed in full Otherwise please note that tickets for excursions are non-refundable An English-speaking guide will conduct all toursOn-site requests for tours are welcome but cannot be guaranteed
34
travellIng to the palexpo
ThePalexpoislocatedneartheairportofGenevaeasilyaccessiblefromthecitycentrebypublictransport(busNodeg5stopldquoPalexpordquo)andbycarfromthemotorway
Arriving by Plane
Geneva Palexpo Exhibition and Conference Centre is located500meters from theGeneva InternationalAirport For thosewhowishtowalkitisapproximatelya15minutewalkfromtheairporttoPalexpofollowthesignsYoucanalsotakeNdeg5busfromtheairportldquoAeacuteroportrdquotoPalexpo(2stops)TraveltimebytaxifromtheAirporttothePalexpoisapprox5minutesCostapproximatelyCHF1500
Arriving by Train
TherearetwotrainstationsinGenevaThemainstationinthecity(GareCornavin)andtheairporttrainstation(GareAeacuteroport)
Fromthemainstationinthecityyoucantakeeitherbusnodeg5tothePalexpowhichtakesapprox15minutesAnotheroptionistotakeatraintotheairporttrainstationfromwhereitisa15minuteswalktothePalexpo
Arriving by Car
ToreachthePalexpotakethemotorwayandfollowthesignstotheairport(Aeacuteroport)orPalexpoParkingpossibilitiesavailabledirectlyatthePalexpo
Bus
EfficientgroundtransfersareavailablefromGenevaPalexpotothecitycentreandthemaintrainstationNdeg5bus(HocircpitalndashPalexpondash Aeacuteroport) links Geneva Palexpo with the City Centre in only15minutesand runs frequently fromearlymorning to late in theevening
Taxis
Taxis in Geneva can be ordered by phone hailed in the street orfoundatabout60authorisedtaxiranksintownairportandmainstation
FaresbetweenairportandcityrangefromaboutCHF3000toCHF3500anddependontrafficconditionstimeofdayandnumberofpassengers Presently the farewithinGeneva includingairport istheamountshownonthetaximeter
Public Transportation Geneva
GenevaiswellcateredtowithbusestramsandferriesThebusandtramservicesinGenevaarerunbytheTPG(TransportsPublicsGenevois)wwwtpgch
Busesand trams run from0600ndash2400dependingon the serviceEachbusandtramstophastimetablesandmapscoveringtheentireGenevanetwork
ThetramwayisunderconstantexpansionoftenresultinginroadworksTheTPGwebsitewwwtpgchisprovidinginformationontheirservicestimetablesmapsinformationonroadworksandgeneralinformation
On Friday and Saturday nights the TPG runs a night bus serviceNoctambus which runs from 000 ndash 0400 (although times can beinfrequentandirregular)
How to purchase a ticket
Allvisitorsstayingatahotel inGenevacanbenefitfromtheGenevaTransport Card with no additional cost This personal and non-transferablepassisestablisheduponthevisitorrsquoscheck-inatthehotelenabling itsholderuseof theentirepublic transportationnetwork inGenevawithout restriction (bus trainandboat)withvalidity for theentiredurationofhisherstayincludingthedepartureday
IfarrivingattheairportyoucanpickupafreeticketforpublictransportfromthemachineinthebaggagecollectionareaattheArrivallevelThisUniresoticketofferedbyGenevaInternationalAirportallowsyoutousepublictransportinGenevafreeforaperiodof80minutes
Regularticketscanalsobepurchasedfromthemachineslocatedatbusstops(CHForEurochangerequired)andattheSwissrailwaystation
35
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6 5 Swissocirctel ldquoPlace du Portrdquo bus ndeg 6 ndeg 8 ndeg 9 or ndeg 27
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9 4 Bristol ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
10 4 Cornavin ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
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14 4 Le Montbrillant ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
15 4 Les Nations ldquoVidolletrdquo bus ndeg 5
16 4 Nash-Ville ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
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20 4 Rotary ldquoChantepouletrdquo bus ndeg 10
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25 3 Bernina ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
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28 3 Drake amp Longchamp ldquoButinirdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
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30 3 Eden ldquoSismondirdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
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33 3 Jade ldquoMocirclerdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
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regIstratIon Forms
Goto bull EBMT 2012 Registration Form bull EBMT 2012 Education Day for Nurses bull EBMT 2012 Patient amp Family Day bull Hotel Reservation Form
3
WelCome aDDress
Dearfriends
OnbehalfoftheEBMTandtheSwissBloodStemCellTransplantation(SBST) Group it is our pleasure to invite you to the 38th Annual Meeting of the EBMT the 28th Meeting of the EBMT Nurses Group the 11th Meeting of the EBMT Data Management Group the 4thMeetingoftheQualityManagementGroupandthe6th EBMT PatientampFamilyDay
For the first time we will also invite biologists and techniciansworkingincellprocessinglaboratoriestoparticipateinthismeetingandestablishaprogrammeof theirownWearethereforeaddingthe 1st Meeting of the Cell Processing Group to the 38th Annual MeetingoftheEBMT
In addition we will be introducing a special day for paediatricstemcelltransplantationonTuesday3April2012Inorderforallorat leastalmostallof thepaediatricactivities to takeplaceonthesamedaywehavedecidedtoregrouptheeducationalworkingparty scientific and poster sessions We hope that by having thisspecialpaediatricsdaywewill beable toattractmorepaediatric hemato-oncologiststotheconference
TheEBMThasgrownanddevelopedfromtheworkingpartieswhicharethebackboneofourorganizationThisisreflectedinourobjectivestopromoteexcellence in researchand inclinical careAsa resulttheannualmeetingshavegrownevermoreimportanttoensureandencourageexchangeeducationandscientificproductivity inordertoimproveuponwhathasbeenbuiltovertheyears
The Scientific Programme will include educational and scientificsessionscoveringkeyissuesinstemcelltransplantationandwehopethatyouwillfindthemixappealing
TheEBMTfamilyhasgrownbiggerandbiggerover theyearsandincludesphysiciansnursesdatamanagersqualitymanagersandnowprocessing laboratorypersonnelThisshowsthat themeetingisalsoanimportantplaceforprofessionalstomeetandexchangeideasaplacefromwhichonecanreturnhomewithmoreideastoputintoaction
TheEBMTfamilyisalsoaboutfriendshipandhavingfunovertheyearsmanyofushaveestablishedlastingfriendshipswithcolleaguesfrom abroad highlighting the international and truly Europeancharacterofourorganization
ThePatientandFamilyDayhasbecomeatraditionsymbolisingtheoutreachofourorganizationtowardspatientsandtheirfamilyandhighlightsourbeliefthattheeducatedpatientisthebestpartnerinadifficulttreatmentprocesssuchasstemcelltransplantation
GenevaisatrulyinternationalcityItwasthehomeoftheLeagueofNationsafterWorldWarIandmanyinternationalorganizationscontinuetohavetheirhomeinGenevaOneofthemostimportantistheWHOGenevaislocatedatabeautifullaketheAlpsarejustonehourawayandthecityisknownforbankingbutalsoabustlingoldcitywitharichculturallife
Wehopeyouwillenjoythemeeting
JakobRPassweg CongressPresident
AndreacuteTichelli ScientificChair
YvesChalandon ChairLocalOrganizing Committee
VeacuteroniqueChapuis ChairLocalNurses
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Congress President
JakobRPasswegBasel
Scientific Chair
AndreacuteTichelliBasel
Chair Local Committee
YvesChalandonGeneva
Honorary Chair
AloisGratwohlBasel
Local Organizing Committee
MarcAnsariGenevaValeacuterieBernhardGenevaAndreasBuserBaselChristophBucherBaselJoergHalterBaselDominikHeimBasel
VincentKindlerGenevaThomasKuumlhneBaselBilalMohtyGenevaHulyaOzsahinGenevaChristelPino-MolinaBaselEmmanuelRigalGeneva
AliciaRovoBaselEddyRoosnekGenevaRadekSkodaBaselMartinSternBaselAlanTyndallBasel
Jean-MarieTiercyGeneva JeanVillardGenevaAlexandraWodnar-FilipowiczBasel
Members of the National Scientific Committee
ErikAertsZurichMarioBargetziAarauGabrielaBaerlocherBerneAnneCairoliLausanneJacquelineCvetanovicLausanneMichelDuchosalLausanne
MonicaFliednerBerneMicheleGhielminiBellinzonaMichaelGregorLucerneTayfunGuumlngoumlrZurichUrsHessStGallenJean-FranccediloisLambertLausanne
KurtLeibundgutBerneLedaLeonciniBellinzonaMarkusManzZurichGraziaNicolosodeFaveriBerneThomasPabstBerneUrsSchanzZurich
RainhardSegerZurichGeorgStuumlssiZurichLucianoWannessonBellinzona
EBMT Board amp Working Party Chairpersons
AlejandroMadrigalLondon PresidentAnnaSuredaCambridge SecretaryFrederikFalkenburgLeiden TreasurerArnoMankAmsterdam President Nurses GroupAndreuGusiBarcelona Executive DirectorMohamadMohtyNantes Acute LeukaemiaJudithMarshLondon Aplastic AnaemiaDominiqueFarge-BancelParis Autoimmune Diseases
TheodeWitteNijmegen Chronic LeukaemiasAndreaVelardiPerugia ImmunobiologyBobbyGasparLondon Inborn ErrorsSimoneCesaroVerona Infectious DiseasesAndreacuteTichelliBasel Late EffectsPeterDregerHeidelberg LymphomaChristinaPetersVienna Paediatric DiseasesMarcoBregniMilan Solid Tumours
EBMT Board Nurses Group amp Nurses Scientific Committee
ArnoMankAmsterdam PresidentElisabethWallhultGothenburg President ElectMichelleDaviesManchester SecretaryJoachimBlankartHamburg TreasurerIngerAnderssonGothenburg Scientific Committee Chair
ErikAertsZurich Scientific CommitteeJohnMurrayManchester Scientific CommitteeMaireadNiChonghaileDublin Scientific CommitteeThorunnSaevarsdottirReykjavik Scientific CommitteeVeacuteroniqueChapuisGeneva Local Nurse
Data Management Group
CarmenRuizdeElviraLondon Registry Executive OfficerRonaldBrandLeiden EBMT StatisticianMyriamLabopinParis EBMT Statistical Committee Chair
HelenBaldomeroBasel Local Support
Quality Management Group
EoinMcGrathBarcelona JACIE Executive Officer
5
ContaCt aDDresses ebmt 2012
Physicians Scientific Secretariat
AndreacuteTichelli Phone +41612654254 HematologyDivision Fax +41612654450 BaselUniversityHospital E-mail ebmt2012uhbsch Petersgraben 4 4031BaselSwitzerland
Nurses Scientific Secretariat
IngerEmAnderson Phone +46313421457 SectionofHematologyandCoagulation Fax +4631825736 SahlgrenskaUniversityHospital E-mail ingeremanderssonvgregionse 41345GothenburgSweden
Data Management Group
EBMTCentralRegistryOffice Phone +442071888408 CarmenRuizdeElvira Fax +442071888411 RegistryExecutiveOfficer E-mail carmenruizkclacuk 12thFloorWingTower GuyrsquosHospitalndashGreatMazePond LondonSE19RTUnitedKingdom
Quality Management Group
EoinMcGrath Phone +34934538711 JACIEExecutiveOfficer Fax +34934519583 CRossello1401ondash1a E-mail eoinmcgrathebmtorg 08036BarcelonaSpain
Organizing Secretariat
EBMT2012 Phone +41616867711 CongrexSwitzerlandLtd Fax +41616867788 PeterMerian-Strasse80 E-mail ebmtcongrexcom POBox wwwebmtorgebmt2012 4002BaselSwitzerland
Exhibition amp Sponsoring
CongrexSwitzerlandLtd Phone +41616867711 ExhibitionampSponsoringDepartment Fax +41616867788 PeterMerian-Strasse80 E-mail exhibitionchcongrexcom POBox wwwebmtorgebmt2012 4002BaselSwitzerland
Hotel Accommodationamp Local Agency
CongrexTravelLtd Phone +41616909411 PeterMerian-Strasse80 Fax +41616909414 POBox E-mail ebmthotelcongrexcom 4002BaselSwitzerland wwwebmtorgebmt2012
Congress Venue
Palexpo Exhibition amp Conference Centre1218Grand-SaconnexGenevaSwitzerlandwwwgeneva-palexpoch
6 7
Sunday 1 april 2012Saturday 31 March 2012
6th EBMT Patient amp Family Day
0930 0930 ndash 1000 Welcome to the 6th EBMT Patient amp Family Day 2012 p 10
10001000 ndash 1100 The patient speaks A difficult decision (French)
Life after transplantation a challenge (German) p 101030
1100 1100 ndash 1130 Chronic GvHD p 10
1130 1130 ndash 1200 Coffee Break1200 1200 ndash 1230 Infectious risks and what can be done p 10
1230
1230 ndash 1330 Lunch1300
13301330 ndash 1430 Round tables for specific disease oriented Issues Acute Leukeamia Myelodysplastic
Syndrome Multiple Myeloma Lymphoma Non-malignant disorders p 101400
1430 1430 ndash 1500 Impact of patient support groups p 10
15001500 ndash 1545 Practical issues
vaccination traveling caring for children caring for pets p 10
1500 ndash 1800
Statistical Course p 21
1530
1600 1545 ndash 1615 Coffee Break1630
1615 ndash 1645 Practical issues Intimacy sexuality and fertility p 10
1645 ndash 1700 Farewell by the EBMT President Outlook into the future of stem cell transplantation p 101700
1730
1800
1830
1900
1930
2000
2030
2100
2130
Monday 2 april 2012 Monday 2 april 2012
Cell Processing Day Data Management Educational Session
0730 0800 ndash 0900
Educational 1HLA- and non-HLA
immunogenetic factors
0800 ndash 0900
Educational 2Female fertility maintenance
0800 ndash 0900
Educational 3Viruses in HSCT
0800 ndash 0900
Educational 4 Autologous HSCT
for DLBCL
0800 ndash 0900
Workshop 2 Donor
selection
0800 ndash 0900
Workshop 3 What is the most appropriate
conditioning regimen
0800 ndash 0900
Workshop 4 The metabolic syndrome
and its consequences
0730
0800 0800 ndash 0900
Nurses Educational 1
0800 ndash 0900
Nurses Educational 2
0800 ndash 0900
Nurses Educational 3
0800
0830 0830
0900 0910 ndash 1100
Nurses Opening Session
0900 ndash 1030
JACIE Educational Session
0900 ndash 1200
ProMISe2 Data entry
(new users only)
0900
0930 0930 ndash 1100
Presidential Symposium
0930 ndash 1100
Technical aspects I Basic processing aspects
and problem management
0930
1000 1000
1030 1030 ndash 1130QM Workshop 1
Indicators (JACIE Standarts)
1030
1045 ndash 1125Stem cell mobilisation ndash a key development in modern blood and marrow transplantation
1135 ndash 1215Hints and tips for transplant registration with the EBMT
1225 ndash 1305The importance of
follow-up forms
1100 1100
1130 1130 ndash 1300
Controversy 1 Outpatient transplantation versus protective measures
1130 ndash 1300
Working PartyImmunobiology
1130 ndash 1300
Working PartyAkute Leukemia
1130 ndash 1300
Working PartyLate Effects
1130 ndash 1300
Quality assessment
1130 ndash 1250
Nurses Session 1
1130 ndash 1250
Nurses Session 2
1130
1200 1200 ndash 1300
JACIE Session
1200
1230 1230
1300 1310 ndash 1350Lunch Time Meeting 1Autoimmune Diseases
1310 ndash 1350Lunch Time Meeting 2
Alternative donor
1310 ndash 1350Lunch Time Meeting 3
Small molecules in HSCT
1300 ndash 1400
Nurses Satellite Symposium
1300
1330 1330 ndash 1630
ProMISe2 Data retrieval
(experienced users only)
1330
1400 1400 ndash 1530
Oral Sessions 1 ndash 6
1400 ndash 1530
Nurses Plenary 1
1400 ndash 1530
Nurses Session 3
1400 ndash 1530
Nurses Workshop 1
1400 ndash 1530
Nurses Workshop 2
1400 ndash 1500QM Lecture 1
How we validate the apheresis machine
1400 ndash 1440Survivorship follow up issues
and patientsrsquo experiences
1450 ndash 1530Solid tumours
1540 ndash 1620Paediatric diseases
1630 ndash 1710Queries questions and quiz
1400
1430 1430
1500 1515 ndash 1615
QM Lecture 2Can you save money by improving the quality
1500
1530 1530
1600 1600 ndash 1730
Controversy 2 Is HSCT useful in
amyloidosis
1600 ndash 1730
Working Party Autoimmune Diseases
1600 ndash 1730
Working PartySevere Aplastic
Anaemia
1600 ndash 1730
Working PartySolid Tumours
1600 ndash 1730
Technical aspects II Advanced cell engineering
1600 ndash 1730
Nurses Plenary 2
1600 ndash 1730
Nurses Session 4
1600 ndash 1730
Nurses Workshop 3
1600 ndash 1730
Nurses Workshop 4
1600
1630 1630 ndash 1730QM Lecture 3
Engaging physicians in quality
1630
1700 1700
1730 1730 ndash 1900
Poster Sessions
1730 ndash 1900
Poster Sessions
1730 ndash 1830QM Workshop 2
Electronic quality management system
1730
1800 1800
1830 1830
1900 1900
Physicians Nurses Data Management Cell Processing Quality Management
EBMT Nurses Education Day
0900 ndash 0910 Welcome amp Introduction p 180900 ndash 1030
Satellite Symposia0900 ndash 1200
Statistical Course p 21
0900
0910 ndash 0950 Nausea amp vomiting ndash to vomit or not to vomit p 18 0930
0950 ndash 1030 Skin care ndash not every rash is GvHD p 18 1000
1030 ndash 1100 Coffee Break 1030
1100 ndash 1145 The golden hour ndash management of neutropenic sepsis p 18
1145 ndash 1230 Abnormal liver function tests p 181100 ndash 1300
Satellite Symposia
1100
1130
1200
1230 ndash 1330 Lunch1230
1300
1330 ndash 1410 Stepping out ndash rehabilitation post HSCT p 18
1410 ndash 1450 Fertility p 181330 ndash 1530
Satellite Symposia
1330
1400
1430
1450 ndash 1510 Coffee Break 1500
1510 ndash 1550 Late effects p 18 1530
1550 ndash 1630 Survivorship p 18
1600 ndash 1800
Satellite Symposia
1600
1630 ndash 1640 Closing p 18 1630
1700
1730
1800
1830
1900
1930
2000
Welcome Reception p 12
2030
2100
p 13
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Detailed programme will be listed online on
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0800 ndash 0900
Workshop 1 Stem cell
engineeringp 13
Oral Session
Poster Session
1845 ndash 2015
Opening Session Van Bekkum Award
EBMT Lecture p 12
8 9
Paediatric Day0730 0800 ndash 0900
Educational 5 Iron overload in HSCT ndash
assessment and treatment
0800 ndash 0900
Educational 6AML allogeneic HSCT
in first CR
0800 ndash 0900
Educational 7 Haemoglobino pathy
and HSCT
0800 ndash 0900
Educational 8Stem cell transplantation for
relapsedrefractory Hodgkinrsquos lymphoma patients
0800 ndash 0900
Workshop 5Immuno suppressive
drugs for GvHD
0800 ndash 0900
Workshop 6 HLA antibodies
in HSCT
0730
0800 0800
0830 0830 ndash 0920
Nurses Annual Meeting
Data Management Educational Session
0830
0900
0900 ndash 1030
HLA
1040 ndash 1120
Antibodies
1130 ndash 1210
Acute leukaemia (including ALL)
0900 ndash 1200
ProMISe2 Data retrieval
(experienced users only)
0900
0930 0930 ndash 1100
Plenary Session 1 GvHD
0930 ndash 1100
Plenary Session 2 Cellular therapy
0930 ndash 1100
Plenary Session 3 Paediatric Day
0930
1000 1000
1030 1030
1100 1100
1130 1130 ndash 1300
Controversy 3 Older sibling versus young
unrelated donors
1130 ndash 1300
Working Party Chronic Leukaemias
1130 ndash 1300
Paediatric Working Party Paediatric Diseases
1130 ndash 1300
Nuclear Accident Session
1130 ndash 1300
Nurses Plenary 3
1130 ndash 1300
Nurses Session 5
1130 ndash 1300
Nurses Session 6
1130 ndash 1300
Nurses Workshop 1(repeated)
1130
1200 1200
1230 1230
1300 1310 ndash 1350
Lunch Time Meeting 6Last minute hot topic
1310 ndash 1350
Lunch Time Meeting 4 We at EBMT
1310 ndash 1350Lunch Time Meetings 5
Post-transplant care when the child becomes an adult
1300 ndash 1400
Nursing Satellite Symposium
1300
13301330 ndash 1410
Centre presentation1420 ndash 1500
Centre presentation
1330 ndash 1430ProMISe2 HLA date entry
(experienced users only)
1330
1400 1400 ndash 1530
Oral Sessions 7 ndash 12Oral Session
1400 ndash 1530
Oral Sessions 7 ndash 121400 ndash 1530
Nurses Plenary 4
1400 ndash 1530
Nurses Session 7
1400 ndash 1530
Nurses Session 8
1400 ndash 1530
Nurses Workshop 2(repeated)
1400
1430 1430
1500 1500 ndash 1700
Med-B data entry and QampA session
1500
1530 1530
1600 1600 ndash 1730
Controversy 4Are cord blood banks
affordable
1600 ndash 1730
Working PartyLymphoma
1600 ndash 1730
Working PartyInborn Errors
1600 ndash 1730
Working Party Infectious Diseases
1600 ndash 1730
Joint Session EBMTWBMT
1600 ndash 1730
Nurses Session 9
1600 ndash 1730
Nurses Session 10
1600 ndash 1730
Nurses Workshop 3(repeated)
1600
1630 1630
1700 1700
1730 1730 ndash 1900
Poster Sessions
1730 ndash 1900
Poster Sessions
1730
1800 1800
1830 1830
1900 1900
2000 2000 EBMT Party 2000 EBMT Party 2000
tueSday 3 april 2012tueSday 3 april 2012
0730 0730 ndash 0830
General Assembly
0730
0800 0800 ndash 0850
Nurses Educational 4
0800 ndash 0850
Nurses Educational 5
0800 ndash 0850
Nurses Educational 6
0800
0830 0830 ndash 1000
Oral Session 13 ndash 20
0830
0900 0900 ndash 1000
Nurses Plenary 5
0900 ndash 1000
Nurses Session 11
0900 ndash 1000
Nurses Session 12
0900
0930 0930
1000 1000
1030 1030 ndash 1200
Plenary Session 4Do registries still have a future
1030 ndash 1200
Plenary Session 5Endothelial disease in HSCT
1030 ndash 1200
Plenary Session 6Stem cells and microenvironment
1030 ndash 1200
Joint Session EBMTWMDA
1030 ndash 1215
Nurses Closing Session
1030
1100 1100
1130 1130
1200 1215 ndash 1345
Final Plenary SessionAll around the telomere
1200
1230 1230
1300 1300
1330 1345 ndash 1400 Closing 1330
1400 1400
1430 1400 ndash 1800
Advanced EBMT training course on European approach
to the medical management of mass radiation exposure
1430
1500 1500
1530 1530
1600 1600
1630 1630
1700 1700
1730 1730
1800 1800
WMDA World Marrow Donor AssociationWBMT Worldwide Network for Blood amp Marrow Transplantation
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0930 ndash 1100
Joint Session PhysiciansNurses See all hear all say everything
WedneSday 4 april 2012 WedneSday 4 april 2012
p 16
0800 ndash 0900
Workshop 7Decision making how to
choose a cord blood unit
10
6th ebmt patIent amp FamIly Day saturDay 31 marCh 2012
RegistrationPlease note that no fee is charged to attend the meeting but pre-registration is required for planning purposes
wwwebmtorgebmt2012 Link Patient amp Family Day
Dearpatientsfamilymembersandcarers
We have the pleasure to organize the 6th EBMT Patient amp Family Day together with patients and patient organizations from allacross Europe This important event will take place on Saturday31 March 2012 at the PALEXPO in Geneva The venue is easilyaccessiblebyrailwayandplane
Livelydiscussionsare thebase forbuilding trustbetweenpatientsanddoctorsForabetterunderstandingchoosingthebestmedicalcareandbalancingallpossibletherapeuticoptionsarecrucial
Patient-andfamily-relatedtopicshavebecomean integralpartofthe EBMTrsquos activities This yearrsquos focus will be on the challengesof life after stem cell transplantation including both autologousand allogeneic transplantations In Europe more than 28000patients receive an autologous or an allogeneic transplant every yearandareconfrontedwiththesamekindofchallengesafterthetransplantationThesessionswillbesupportedbytestimonialsfromrepresentativesofpatientassociationsandsocialworkers
In theafternoonyouwillhave theopportunity todiscussdiseasespecific issues with experts in round-table discussions Practicalissues likevaccinationtravellingcaringforchildrenorpetsandasessionon intimacyand fertilitywillbepartof thediscussionAnupdatedprogrammecanbefoundonthecongresshomepagewwwebmtorgebmt2012LinkPatientampFamilyday
Simultaneous translation in English French and German in theplenary sessions will facilitate mutual understanding amongstparticipants
Asattractingnumeroushumanitarianorganizations like theWorldHealth Organisation or the International Committee of the RedCrossGenevarsquoscharmgoesbeyonditslocationatthelakeandwillbe the perfect place for the 6thEBMTPatientampFamilyDay
Welookforwardtowelcomingyoutothisevent
JoumlrgHalter VeacuteroniqueChapuis JakobRPassweg YvesChalandonChairPatientampFamilyDay ChairPatientampFamilyDay CongressPresident ChairLocalOrganizing Committee
AndreacuteTichelli ArnoMank AlejandroMadrigalScientificChair PresidentEBMTNursesGroup EBMTPresident
0930 ndash 1230 Plenary Session 1 ndash 3
0930ndash1000 Welcome to the 6th EBMT Patient amp Family Day2012
1000ndash1100 Thepatientspeaksadifficultdecision(French) Lifeaftertransplantationachallenge(German)
1100ndash1130 Chronic GvHD
1130ndash1200 CoffeeBreak
1200ndash1230 Infectiousrisksandwhatcanbedone
1230ndash1330 Lunch
1330 ndash 1430 Round table Session
Acute Leukaemia Myelodysplastic syndrome Multiple myeloma Lymphoma Non-malignant disorders
1430 ndash 1700 Plenary Session 4 ndash 6
1430ndash1500 Impact of patient support groups
1500ndash1545 Practicalissuesvaccinationtravellingcaringforchildrencaringforpets
1545ndash1615 CoffeeBreak
1615ndash1645 Practicalissuesintimacysexualityandfertility
1645ndash1700 FarewellbytheEBMTPresidentoutlookintothe future of stem cell transplantation
1700 Endofmeeting
6th ebmt patIent amp FamIly Day 2012 lIFe aFter stem Cell transplantatIon
Preliminary Programme
11
sCIentIFIC sessIons
Patient amp Family Day
FollowingthesuccessofthefivepreviousPatientampFamilyDaysheldinLyon2007Florence2008Gothenburg2009Vienna2010andParis2011acomprehensiveandinformativePatientampFamilyDayisplannedforGenevaonSaturday31March2012
ThePatientampFamilyDayrsquosthemeldquoLifeafterstemcelltransplantationrdquowillbebroughtupduringPlenaryLecturesandRoundtableSessionsintheafternoon
Satellite Symposia
The EBMT meeting will begin on Sunday morning 1 April 2012at0900hwithacomprehensiveprogrammeofSatelliteSymposiaprepared by leading companies in the field in liaison with the EBMT2012ScientificCommittee
EBMT Lecture Van Bekkum Award
The official Opening Session will be held on Sunday evening1 April 2012 with the prestigious EBMT Lecture followed by theVanBekkumAward
TheVanBekkumawardisbestowedonthebestabstractsubmittedtotheEBMTAnnualMeetingandisselectedbytheEBMTBoard
Presidential Symposium Basic Science Award
The Presidential Symposium includes the best abstracts on basicscience and clinical topics An award for the Best Basic ScienceAbstractwillbepresentedduringthePresidentialSymposiumThisyearrsquos prize of euro2rsquo000isgenerouslysupportedbyGenzyme
Educational Sessions
Educational session topics will give a broad overview of currentstandardtreatmentandtrendsinstemcelltransplantation
Workshop Sessions
Workshop sessions include the discussion of technical proceduresand clinical management issues and allow the opportunity forquestionsandanswers
Controversies Sessions
This is an attractive form for debating controversial topics Underthe supervision and guidance of a chair opposing arguments areputforwardbytwospeakersrepresentingdifferentviewpointsTheaudiencewillhavea chance to state theiropinions regarding thedebatedtopic
Lunch Time Meetings
SixHotTopicLunchTimeMeetingsof40minuteswilltakeplaceonMondayandTuesdayThesubjectofthesemeetingsareautoimmunediseasersquos alternative donor small molecules in HSCT we at theEBMTandpost-transplantcarewhenthechildrenbecomesanadultWekeeponesubjectforalastminutehottopic
Working Parties
TheWorkingParty sessions form the cornerstonesof themeeting
providing delegates with an overview of study developments and
projects
The programme will be developed together with the chairpersons
andactivemembersoftheelevenEBMTworkingparties
bullAcuteLeukaemia
bullAplasticAnaemia
bullAutoimmuneDiseases
bullChronicLeukaemias
bullImmunobiology
bullInbornErrors
bullInfectiousDiseases
bullLateEffects
bullLymphoma
bullPaediatricDiseases
bullSolidTumours
Plenary Sessions amp Joint Sessions
TherewillbesixPlenarySessionsandthreeJointSessionsorganized
incollaborationwithpartnersocietiesandtheEBMTNursesGroup
bullJointSessionPhysiciansNurses
bullJointSessionEBMTWMDA
bullJointSessionWBMT
WBMT WorldwideNetworkforBloodandMarrowTransplantation
WMDA WorldMarrowDonorAssociation
Cell Processing Sessions
ThefirstCellProcessingDayonMonday2April2012isorganized
jointlybyEBMTandISCT(InternationalSocietyforCellularTherapy)
Itisintendedforpersonsworkinginthecellprocessinglaboratoryas
techniciansworkingonthebenchbiologistsandphysiciansdirectly
involvedincellprocessingcellprocessinglaboratorymanagersand
personsresponsibleforqualityassessmentofthecellprocessingpart
Paediatric Sessions
Almostallpaediatricactivitiessuchaseducationalworkingparty
scientific and poster sessions have been regrouped and will take
placeonTuesday3April2012ndashthePaediatricDay
Oral Sessions
PresentationsfortheOralSessionswillbeselectedfromsubmitted
abstractsbasedonthequalityoftheabstractwhichwillbescored
byatleastthreeindependentreferees
Poster Sessions
PosterSessionswillbeheldontheMondayandTuesdayevenings
Posterswillbeondisplaythroughoutthewholedaybutpresenting
authorswill beavailableduring these evening sessions todiscuss
theirworkandansweranyquestions
12
sCIentIFIC sessIons
EBMT Education Day for Nurses and Allied Health Professionals
The focus of the 8thAnnualEducationDaywillbeldquoEarlyand lateeffectsafterHSCTandtheirimpactofthepatientrsquosqualityofliferdquoThispre-meetingdayismeantasaneducationdayandtohighlightthiswehavemade some changes this year Thepresentations forthesessionswillbeplacedonthewebsitepostthemeetingtogetherwithspeakerCVreadinglistanddocumentsexplainingtheaimsforthisdayasaldquoMeetinginaboxrdquoTheaimofthisconceptistoenablefor nurses in Europe to set up this ldquoEducation Dayrdquo in their owncountriesFurthermoretherewillnotbeanyadvancedsessionOurambitionisthatnursesandalliedhealthprofessionalsregardlessoftheirexperiencewithinthefieldofHSCTwillhavesomethingnewtolearnfromthisdayandbringhometotheirownpractice
Nurses Group
TheNursesrsquogroup looksforwardtomeetingyouatEBMT2012inGeneva Themeeting this yearwill include theusual combinationof educational workshops (limited attendance) plenary orallypresentedabstractsandpostersThemeetingwillopenonMondaywith a session highlighting the activity of the EBMT Nurses group andpresentationofthe4thDistinguishedMeritAwardWearealsodelighted to be able to present a keynote speaker for this yearProfDrNoraKearneydirectoroftheCancerCareResearchCentreoftheUniversityofStirling(UK)ShewilltalkaboutnursingresearchandhoweducationcanimprovetheprofileoftheBMTnurse
AsameetingEBMTgiveusagreatopportunity for collaborationbetweendisciplinesand the joint session is one The topicof thisyearrsquos joint session will be communication ldquoSee all hear all sayeverythingrdquohowtopreventmiscommunicationrdquo
Data Management Group
The Data Management Group will organize educational sessionsandpracticalProMISesessionsDuringthemeetinggrouptrainingsessionsonthe internetdatamanagementsystemProMISe2willtakeplaceinthemaincomputerroomPleaseregisterinadvanceonthecongressregistrationform
(For more details on the Data Management Group Programmepleaserefertopage21)
JACIE Session
The 2012 JACIE Session will take place on Monday 4 April from1200 ndash 1300 This popular one hour session will include aninteresting informative and thought-provoking presentation foranybodyinvolvedintheprocessofJACIEaccreditation
4th EBMT Quality Management Meeting
Following the success of the past EBMT Quality Management MeetingsitwasdecidedtomakeitamainstayoftheEBMTCongressProgrammeAsobservedduringthepreviousQualityManagementMeetingsthisisafantasticopportunityforpeopleworkinginqualitymanagement to share experiences and to meet colleagues alsoworkinginthisincreasinglyimportantarea
Please note The 4th EBMT Quality Management Meeting is open to all delegatesattendingEBMT2012Pre-registrationonthecongressregistrationformisencouragedtofacilitatelogisticsandtocreateadatabaseforfuturecommunicationsrelatingtoqualitymanagementactivities
0900ndash1800 Satellite Symposia
1845ndash2015 Opening SessionEBMT Lecture
Chairs Alejandro Madrigal (London UK) Arno Mank (Amsterdam NL) Jakob Passweg (Basel CH)
The viral genome withinDidierTrono(LausanneCH)
Van Bekkum Award
sCIentIFIC programme physICIans sunDay 1 aprIl 2012
2015 Welcome Reception
Abstract Submission Deadlines
21 November 2011 Nurses Group
15 December 2011 Physicians amp Data Management Group
13
sCIentIFIC programme physICIans monDay 2 aprIl 2012
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 1HLA- and non-HLA immunogenetic factors
Chairs Nicolaus Kroumlger (Hamburg DE) Olle Ringdeacuten (Stockholm SE)
0800ndash0830 Genomic polymorphism and allogeneic HSCTJean-MarieTiercy(GenevaCH)
0830ndash0900 Optimal matching in haematopoietic cell transplantationEffiePetersdorf(SeattleUS)
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 2Female fertility maintenance
Chairs Alicia Rovoacute (Basel CH) Maria Teresia Van Lint (Genoa IT)
0800ndash0830 Female infertility after HSCTNinaSalooja(LondonUK)
0830ndash0900 New strategies for fertility preservation in women after HSCTArielRevel(JerusalemIL)
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 3Viruses in HSCT
Chairs Per Ljungman (Stockholm SE) Hans Hirsch (Basel CH)
0800ndash0830 Clinical features and outcome patients with respiratory virus infectionLaurentKaiser(GenevaCH)
0830ndash0900 Clinical use of pathogen specific T-lymphocytesHermannEinsele(WuumlrzburgDE)
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 4 Autologous HSCT for DLBCL
Chairs Anna Sureda (Cambridge UK) Christian Gisselbrecht (Paris FR)
0800ndash0830 Role of autologous HSCT in the R-CHOP eraMicheleGhielmini(LuganoCH)
0830ndash0900 RIT as part of the high-dose scheduleFranckMorschhauser(LilleFR)
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 1Stem cell engineering
Cell Processing Day
Session
Chairs Ineke Slaper-Cortenbach (Utrecht NL) Federico Rodriguez (San Diego US)
0800ndash0830 Graft engineering mimicking the marrow microenvironment for cord expansionVardaDeutsch(Tel-AvivIL)
0830ndash0900 Cryopreservation and thawing of haematopoietic cellsGregorioMartin-Henao(BarcelonaES)
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 2Donor selection
Chairs Franco Aversa (Perugia IT) Joumlrg Halter (Basel CH)
0800ndash0830 When you do not have a good donorMaryEapen(MilwaukeeUS)
0830ndash0900 Is there an age limit for a matched family donorDerwoodPamphilon(BristolUK)
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 3What is the most appropriate conditioning regimen
Chairs Francesco Frassoni (Genoa IT) Miguel Sanz (Valencia ES)
0800ndash0830 When is standard conditioning indicatedCharlesCraddock(BirminghamUK)
0830ndash0900 In case of RIC which is the most appropriate regimenMohamadMohty(NantesFR)
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 4The metabolic syndrome and its consequences
Chairs Hans-Jochem Kolb (Munich DE) Anita Lawitschka (Vienna AT)
0800ndash0830 Prevalence and risk factors for metabolic syndrome after HSCTMerviTaskinen(HelsinkiFI)
0830ndash0900 Screening for metabolic syndrome after HSCT What difference will it makeDianaGreenfield(SheffieldUK)
0900 ndash 1030 JACIE Educational Session
0930 ndash 1100 Presidential Symposium
0930 ndash 1100 Technical aspects IBasic processing aspects and problem management
Cell Processing Day
Session
Chair Francesco Lanza (Cremona IT)
0930ndash1000 Processing of the peripheral blood progenitor cell products using a novel acustophoresis platformStefanScheding(LundSE)
1000ndash1030 Thawing of stem cell products in the lab or bedsideFedericoRodriguez(SanDiegoUSA)
1030ndash1100 Erythrocyte depletion when amp howDamianosSotiropoulos(ThessalonikiGR)
1130 ndash 1300 Working Party Sessions
- Late Effects
- Immunobiology
- Akute Leukaemia
14
sCIentIFIC programme physICIans monDay 2 aprIl 2012
1130 ndash 1300 Controversy 1Outpatient transplantation versus protective measures
Chairs Juumlrgen Finke (Freiburg DE) Dominik Heim (Basel CH)
1130ndash1200 Protective measuresPerLjungman(StockholmSE)
1200ndash1230 Outpatient transplantationJayeshMehta(ChicagoUS)
1230ndash1300 Discussion
1130 ndash 1300 Quality assessment Cell Processing Day
Session
Chair Christian Chabannon (Marseille FR)
1130ndash1200 CD34 enumeration pre and post cryopreservationFrancescoLanza(CremonaIT)
1200ndash1230 Terminology and labeling of cellular therapy productsInekeSlaper-Cortenbach(UtrechtNL)
1230ndash1300 GMP facilities what for and what are the rulesChristianKalberer(BaselCH)
1200 ndash 1300 JACIE Session
1200ndash1220 Consequences of regulation on ATMPsMarkLowdell(LondonUK)
1220ndash1240 5th edition of the standardsDerwoodPamphilon(BristolUK)
1240ndash1300 Implementation of ISBT128InekeSlaper-Cortenbach(UtrechtNL)
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time meeting 1Autoimmune diseases
Chairs Riccardo Saccardi (Florence IT) Athanasios Fassas (Thessaloniki GR)
1310ndash1330 Autoimmune disease stem cell transplantation an appraisalAlanTyndall(BaselCH)
1330ndash1350 MSC for autoimmune diseaseChristianJorgensen(MontpellierFR)
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time meeting 2Alternative donor
Chairs Arnon Nagler (Tel Hashomer IL) Fabio Ciceri (Milan IT)
1310ndash1330 Umbilical cord blood transplantation past present and futureElianeGluckman(ParisFR)
1330ndash1350 Haploidentical transplantation when and howAndreaBacigalupo(GenoaIT)
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time meeting 3Small molecules in HSCT
Chairs Axel Zander (Hamburg DE) Eduardo Olavarria (Pamplona ES)
1310ndash1330 The use of TKIs for CML in the context of allogeneic stem cell transplantationFranckNicolini(LyonFR)
1330ndash1350 Rethinking FLT3 inhibitorsFlorianHeidel(MagdeburgDE)
1400 ndash 1530 Oral Sessions 1 ndash 6
1600 ndash 1730 Working Party Sessions
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Severe Aplastic Anaemia
- Solid Tumours
1600 ndash 1730 Controversy 2Is HSCT useful in amyloidosis
Chairs Goumlsta Gahrton (Stockholm SE) Urs Hess (St Gallen CH)
1600ndash1630 Autologous HSCT is here to stayPhilippeMoreau(NantesFR)
1630ndash1700 New drugs will make HSCT obsoleteGiampaoloMerlini(PaviaIT)
1700ndash1730 Discussion
1600 ndash 1730 Technical aspects IIAdvanced cell engineering
Cell Processing Day
Session
Chair Martin Hildebrandt (Hannover DE)
Cell selection for clinical use Regulatory T cellsMatthiasEdinger(RegensburgDE)
Engineering of T-helper cells and cytotoxic T-cellsTobiasFeuchtinger(TuumlbingenDE)
Expansion of NK cells for clinical useUlrikeKoehl(FrankfurtDE)
1730 ndash 1900 Poster Sessions
15
sCIentIFIC programme physICIans tuesDay 3 aprIl 2012
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 5Iron overload in HSCT ndash assessment and treatment
Chairs Alberto Bosi (Florence IT) Michel Duchosal (Lausanne CH)
0800ndash0830 Iron overload and outcome of allogeneic HSCTJohnKoreth(BostonUS)
0830ndash0900 Posttransplant iron depletionAntonioPiga(TurinIT)
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 6AML allogeneic HSCT in first CR
Chairs Didier Blaise (Marseille FR) Charles Craddock (Birmingham UK)
0800ndash0830 Non-transplant results in the elderly AMLAlanBurnett(CardiffUK)
0830ndash0900 How to transplant patients with AML in 1 CRJanCornelissen(RotterdamNL)
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 7Haemoglobinopathy and HSCT
Paediatric Day
Session
Chairs Guido Lucarelli (Rome IT) Ardeshir Ghavamzadeh (Tehran IR)
0800ndash0830 ThalassaemiaEmanueleAngelucci(CalgiariIT)
0830ndash0900 Sickle cell diseaseFranccediloiseBernaudin(CreacuteteilFR)
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 8Stem cell transplantation for relapsed refractory Hodgkinrsquos lymphoma patients
Chair Paolo Corradini (Milan IT)
0800ndash0830 Autologous stem cell transplantAndreasJosting(CologneDE)
0830ndash0900 Allogeneic stem cell transplantAnnaSureda(CambridgeUK)
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 5Immunosuppressive drugs for GvHD
Chairs Mauricette Michallet (Lyon FR) Yves Chalandon (Geneva CH)
0800ndash0830 Overview of immunosuppressive agents for prevention and treatment of GvHDCoreyCutler(BostonUS)
0830ndash0900 When and how to use which drugErnstHoller(RegensburgDE)
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 6HLA antibodies in HSCT
Chairs Effie Petersdorf (Seattle US) Jean Villard (Geneva CH)
0800ndash0830 Technical approach of HLA-antibody testingStefanSchaub(BaselCH)
0830ndash0900 The role of anti-HLA antibodies in rejection AnnekeBrand(LeidenNL)
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 7Decision making How to choose a cord blood unit
Paediatric Day
Session
Chairs Vincent Kindler (Geneva CH)
0800ndash0830 Umbilical cord blood transplantation how when and for whomArnonNagler(TelHashomerIL)
0830ndash0900 Single double CB unit or intramedullary application VandersonRocha(OxfordUK)
0930 ndash 1100 Plenary Session 1GvHD
Chairs Mary Horowitz (Milwaukee US) Ernst Holler (Regensburg DE)
0930ndash1000 Second line treatment when to start and what to useGeacuterardSocieacute(ParisFR)
1000ndash1030 Experimental drugs for GvHDDanWeissdorf(MinneapolisUS)
1030ndash1100 Assessment of treatment response StevenPavletic(BethesdaUS)
0930 ndash 1100 Plenary Session 2Cellular therapy
Chairs Marina Cavazzana-Calvo (Paris FR) Aleksandra Wodnar-Filipowicz (Basel CH)
0930ndash1000 Epithelial stem cells and regenerative medicine PaulRRiley(LondonUK)
1000ndash1030 Wiskott Aldrich SyndromeChristophKlein(HannoverDE)
1030ndash1100 Gene therapy for chronic granulomatous disease lessons and perspectivesManuelGrez(FrankfurtDE)
16
sCIentIFIC programme physICIans tuesDay 3 aprIl 2012
0930 ndash 1100 Plenary Session 3Paediatric Day
Paediatric Day
Session
Chairs Christina Peters (Vienna AT) Kurt Leibundgut (Berne CH)
0930ndash1000 Advances in overcoming treatment resistance in recurrent malignant brain tumours
From autologous to allogeneic HSCT following myeloablative chemotherapy HishamAbdel-Azim(LosAngelesUS)
1000ndash1030 Allogeneic HSCT for children with monosomy 7FrancoLocatelli(RomeIT)
1030ndash1100 Paediatric haploidentical allogeneic stem cell transplantationPeterLang(TuumlbingenDE)
0930 ndash 1100 Joint Session Physicians NursesldquoSee all hear all say everythingrdquo how to prevent miscommunication
Chairs Arno Mank (Amsterdam NL) Andreacute Tichelli (Basel CH)
0930ndash1000 What healthcare professionals believe they say and what patients think they hearLesleyFallowfield(BrightonUK)
1000ndash1030 Look through my eyesrsquo The patientrsquos point of viewPeterKapitein(NL)
1030ndash1100 Communication within the nurse-physician team AlexanderKiss(BaselCH)
1130 ndash 1300 Working Party Sessions
- Chronic Leukaemia
- Paediatric Diseases Paediatric Day Session
1130 ndash 1300 Nuclear Accidents Session
1130 ndash 1300 Controversy 3Older sibling versus young unrelated donor
Chairs Geacuterard Socieacute (Paris FR) Andreas Buser (Basel CH)
1130ndash1200 Older sibling is betterDietgerNiederwieser(LeipzigDE)
1200ndash1230 Younger perfectly matched unrelated donor is better NicolausKroumlger(HamburgDE)
1230ndash1300 Discussion
1300 ndash 1400 Nature Publishing Group
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time meeting 4We at the EBMT
Chairs Alejandro Madrigal (London UK) Alois Gratwohl (Basel CH)
1310ndash1330 25 years of electronic data management lessons for the futureRonaldBrand(LeidenNL)
1330ndash1350 Ten years after the first JACIE inspectionChristianChabannon(MarseilleFR)
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time meeting 5Post-transplant care when the child becomes an adult
Paediatric Day
Session
Chairs Giorgio Dini (Genoa IT) Tayfun Guumlngoumlr (Zurich CH)
1310ndash1330 Transition paediatrics-adult care CharlotteNiemeyer(FreiburgDE)
1330ndash1350 Adolescence in the posttransplant phase ThomasKlingebiel(FrankfurtDE)
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time meeting 6Last minute hot topic
1400 ndash 1530 Oral Sessions 7 ndash 12
1600 ndash 1730 Working Party Sessions
- Infectious Diseases
- Inborn Errors Paediatric Day Session
- Lymphoma
1600 ndash 1730 Controversy 4Are cord blood banks affordable
Chairs Sergio Querol (London UK) Grazia Nicoloso de Faveri (Berne CH)
1600ndash1630 No they are notThomasBart(BerneCH)
1630ndash1700 Yes they are GesineKoumlgler(DuumlsseldorfDE)
1700ndash1730 Discussion
1600 ndash 1730 Joint Session EBMT WBMT
1730 ndash 1900 Poster Sessions
17
sCIentIFIC programme physICIans WeDnesDay 4 aprIl 2012
nuClear aCCIDent CommIttee traInIng sessIon WeDnesDay 4 aprIl 2012
0730 ndash 0830 General Assembly
0830 ndash 1000 Oral Sessions 13 ndash 20
1030 ndash 1200 Plenary Session 4Do registries still have a future
Chairs Norbert-Claude Gorin (Paris FR) Jane Apperley (London UK)
1030ndash1100 The macroeconomics of stem cell transplantationAloisGratwohl(BaselCH)
1100ndash1130 The future of observational research in stem cell transplantationMaryHorowitz(MilwaukeeUS)
1130ndash1200 Donor follow-up ndash why it is neededSuzannavanWalraven(LeidenNL)
1030 ndash 1200 Plenary Session 5Endothelial disease in HSCT
Chairs Andrea Bacigalupo (Genoa IT) Eliane Gluckman (Paris FR)
1030ndash1100 The role of the endothelium in HSCTEnricCarreras(BarcelonaES)
1100ndash1130 Sinusoidal obstruction syndromeLauraRubbia-Brandt(GenevaCH)
1130ndash1200 Transplant associated microangiopathyTapaniRuutu(HelsinkiFI)
1030 ndash 1200 Plenary Session 6Stem cells and the microenvironment
Chairs John Goldman (London UK) Markus Manz (Zurich CH)
1030ndash1100 Stem cells out of the nicheTsveeLapidot(RehovotIL)
1100ndash1130 Stem cells into the thymus YannBarrandon(LausanneCH)
1130ndash1200 Mesenchymal and haematopoietic stem cells form a unique bone marrow niche SimoacutenMeacutendez-Ferrer(MadridES)
1030 ndash 1200 Joint Session EBMT WMDA
1215 ndash 1345 Final Plenary SessionAll around the telomere
Chairs Willem Fibbe (Leiden NL) Gabriela Baerlocher (Berne CH)
1215ndash1245 Telomere structure and maintenance by the telomerase enzymeJoachimLingner(LausanneCH)
1245ndash1315 Dyskeratosis congenita a disorder of telomere biologyBlancheAlter(RockvilleUS)
1315ndash1345 Telomere attrition and the telomeropathies focus on marrow failure and regenerationNealYoung(BethesdaUS)
1345 ndash 1400 Closing Session
1400 ndash 1800 Advanced EBMT training course on European approach to the medical management of mass radiation exposure
Chairs R Powles (London UK) A Madrigal (London UK)
1400 IntroductionAlejandroMadrigal(LondonUK)
1405 Basic irradiation physics for ldquobeginnersrdquoDuncanCox(UK)
1420 Previous incidents effects of irradiationLeifStenke(StockholmSE)
1450 Scenarios ndash hidden sources overtDuncanCox(UK)
1520 Primary triageTonyBleetman(UK)
1550 Secondary triage METREPOL EBMT Pocket GuideRayPowles(LondonUK)
1620 Supportive therapy to neutropenic patientsGrahamJackson(Newcastle-upon-TyneUK)
1650 BMT protocols BMT triageTonyPagliuca(LondonUK)
1705 Multi-organ dysfunction syndromeBahwnaSirohi(NewDelhiIN)
1720 EBMT REMM HPA website familiarizationJaneApperley(LondonUK)
1750 Closing remarksRayPowles(LondonUK)
RegistrationIfinterestedpleaseenrollforthesessionviaonlineapplicationorcontactSharonGage
sharongagesrgprojectmanagementcouk
18
nurses eDuCatIon Day sunDay 1 aprIl 2012
EBMT Education Day for Nurses amp Allied Health Professionals
AsinpreviousyearstherewillbeaPre-meetingEducationDayaimedatnursesandhealthprofessionalThefocusofthe8thAnnualEducationDay will be ldquoEarly and late effects after Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation and their impact of the patientrsquos quality of liferdquo Our ambitionisthatnursesandalliedhealthprofessionalsregardlessoftheirexperiencewithinthefieldofHSCTwillhavesomethingnewtolearnfromthisdayandbringhometotheirownpractice
EBMT Education Day Preliminary Programme
0900ndash0910 Welcome and introductionArnoMank(AmsterdamNL)
0910ndash0950 Nausea amp vomiting ndash to vomit or not to vomit MalinHakansson(GothenburgSE)
0950ndash1030 Skin care ndash not every rash is GvHD EileenParry(LancashireUK)
1030ndash1100 Coffeebreak
1100ndash1145 The golden hour ndash management of neutropenic sepsis JohnMurray(ManchesterUK)
1145ndash1230 Abnormal liver function tests CathrinFlynn(DublinIE)
1230ndash1330 Lunch
RegistrationThis education day is separate from the EBMT meeting and registration for the congress does not automatically entitle participation at the EBMT Education Day
PleaseregisterviaInternetwwwebmtorgebmt2012LinkRegistration(Paymentbycreditcardwillbenecessary)orusetherespectiveregistrationformThankstogenerouscorporatesponsorshiptheregistrationfeeisonlyeuro50ndashperparticipantForassistancepleasecontactebmtcongrexch
1330ndash1410 Stepping out ndash rehabilitation post HSCT JoachimWiskermann(HeidelbergDE)
1410ndash1450 Fertility CorienEcltink(AmsterdamNL)
1450ndash1510 Coffeebreak
1510ndash1550 Late effects YvesChalandon(GenevaCH)
1550ndash1630 Survivorship DianaGreenfield(SheffieldUK)
1630ndash1640 ClosingElisabethWallhult(GothenburgSE)
19
monDay 2 aprIl 2012 ndash sCIentIFIC programme nurses group WeDnesDay 4 aprIl 2012
Educational Sessions
There will be six early morning educational sessions covering thefollowingtopics
bull Extra Corporal Photopheresis (ECP) PeterTaylor(UK)
bull Management of the immunosuppressive patient VeroniqueCamus(CH)
bull Transplant at home ChristinaGallego(ES)
bull Donor issues ndash Who is looking after me MalreadNiconghalie(IE)
bull Compliance MonicaFliedner(CH)
bull Safe administration of chemotherapy BernieOrsquoDonnell(IE)
Workshops
This year theNursesgroupwill hold fourworkshopsand threeofthesewillberepeatedAllworkshopswillhavelimitedcapacityItishopedthatbydoingthiswewillbeabletohaveamoreinteractiveandpracticalsession
Workshop 1Central Venous Access Device (CVAD)
Steve Hill (Manchester UK)
Workshop 2Sexuality
Corien M Eeltink (Amsterdam NL)
Workshop 3Care of the carer
Barry Quinn (London UK)
Workshop 4European management
Susanne Heijmenberg (Amsterdam NL)
Nurses Annual Meeting
TheNursesAnnualMeetingwilltakeplaceonTuesdayfrom0830to0920
repeatedworkshopswithlimitedattendance
Plenary Sessions
Therewillbefiveplenarysessionswiththreespeakerseachgivingparticipants the opportunity to meet the expert
Disease updates
bull Lymphoma PeterDreger(HeidelbergDE)
bull Acute Lymphatic Leukemia MohamadMohty(FR)
bull Aplastic anaemia
Apheresis
bull Mobilisation JohnMurray(ManchesterUK)
bull Extra Corporal Photopheresis (ECP) MaggieFoster(UK)
bull Donor follow-up JoergHalter(BaselCH)
Management of haematology emergencies
bull Septic shock JohnMurray(ManchesterUK)
bull Extravasation BernieOacuteDonell(IE)
bull Tumour lysis JoachimBlankart(HamburgDE)
bull Transfusion reactions MonicaBraisch(CH)
Management of relapse
bull The transition from active to palliative care MatsLinderholm(UmearingSE)
bull Donor Lymphocyte Infusion (DLI) EudoardoOlavarrioLopez(ES)
bull Ethical issues-dilemmas TanjaKrones(CH)
Paediatrics
bull Sibling to the patient MargarethaNolbris(GothenburgSE)
bull Complementary therapy OliveOacuteNeill(IE)
bull Psychological aspects
TheNursesrsquogrouplooksforwardtomeetingyouatEBMT2012inGenevaThemeetingthisyearwillincludethecombinationofeducationalsessionsworkshops(limitedattendance)plenarysessionsandorallypresentedabstractsandposters
ThemainmeetingwillopenonMondaymorningwithaPresidentialsymposiumgivinganoverviewoftheactivitiesaswellastheachievementsanddevelopmentsoftheEBMTNursesGroupThisyeartherewillbeakeynotespeakerProfDrNoraKearneydirectoroftheCancerCareResearchCentreoftheUniversityofStirling(UK)ShewilltalkaboutnursingresearchandhoweducationcanimprovetheprofileoftheBMTnurse
20
Oral Sessions
Oralsessionswillbeselectedfromsubmittedabstractsaccordingtoscoresgiventothembytheabstractreviewboard
Poster Sessions
Nursesrsquo posters selected from submitted abstracts will be displayedthroughoutthecongresswithtimefordiscussiononMondayandTuesdayeveningswhenpresentersareexpectedtobeavailableattheirposter
Prizes
The Nurses group is pleased to announce that the best oralpresentationandthebestposterwillbeawarded
National Group Meetings
AsinpreviousyearsnationalgroupshavetheopportunitytomeetanddiscussnationalmattersofHSCTnursingintheirownlanguageCountries which donrsquot have a formal national group yet couldget together and discuss setting up a national group to combineworkforcesandexchangeexperiencesintheirownlanguage
Nurses Satelllite Symposia
Two Nursing Satellite Symposia will take place on Monday andTuesdayfrom1300ndash1400
monDay 2 aprIl 2012 ndash sCIentIFIC programme nurses group WeDnesDay 4 aprIl 2012
21
sCIentIFIC programme Data management group
As inprevious years theEBMTDataManagementgroupwill usetheopportunityprovidedbythisAnnualMeetingtoofferaseriesoftechnicalandscientificsessionsfordatamanagementprofessionalswithinaninteractiveandfriendlyenvironmentThiswillbeanotheruniqueopportunityforindividualsfromdifferentcentrescountriesandinstitutionstomeetupandgettoknoweachotherfacetoface
ProMISe Training SessionsWeareonceagainofferingtrainingsessionsonhowtoaccessandusetheRegistrydatabasebymeansofProMISeforData Entry andData Retrieval ndash with additional sessions this year for HLA and MED-B formsTheData Entrysession isan introductionandonlyabsolute beginners shouldsignupforitThiscoursewillemphasizehowtoenteraMED-Aregistration(includingsubsequenttransplantandfollow-upsforapatient)TheData Retrieval session will focus on obtaining data listings frequencies and how to run reportsAlthough this course is open to all users it is not recommendedforpeoplewhoareabsolutebeginners[PleasenotethattheDataRetrievalsessiononTuesday isarepetitionoftheMondaysessiontoallowmoreparticipantstoattendandbenefitfromthecourse]
The HLA Data Entry session on Tuesday is a workshop sessionwhich will focus on how to enter HLA typing reports for thoseusers who want to do it themselves (building on the morningrsquosHLAEducationalsession inthe lecturehall)Thissession isaimedprimarily at experienced ProMISe users The ADVANCED DATA ENTRY (including MED-B) amp QampA training session on Tuesdayafternoon is open to everyoneandwillconcentrateonexamplesofcomplexdataincludingaddingmissingdatafollowupssubsequentdiagnosesandtransplantsaswellastheintricaciesofMED-BdataentrywithapracticalQampAsession
Please note A maximum of 30 participants can attend eachProMISe training session in the main computer room We kindlyask participants to register in advance following the instructions providedonthecongressregistrationformwithaseparateformtobecompletedforProMISetrainingcourses
Educational SessionsAvariedprogrammefordatamanagementprofessionalsatalllevelsof their career Therewillbeeducational sessions toassistpeoplewho are new to the field to enhance their knowledge and somesessionswithhigherscientificcontextwhichshouldbeofinteresttoeverybodyregardlessofbackgroundThesessionswillincludebullScience-stemcellmobilizationantibodiesacuteleukaemiaHLAbullJACIE-explanationandrequirementsforJACIEaccreditationbullDataqualityndashalwaysimportantbullPaediatricsbullSessionsonFollow-upformssolidtumours(withreferenceto
Med-Bforms)survivorshipandlong-termfollow-upfocusingonissuesfacedbypatients
bullHintsandtipsfortransplantregistrationndashaworkshoptypesessionondataentryforallcentres
bullPresentationsfromDatamanagersandotherprofessionalsbasedincentressharingtheirexperiencendashwithexamplesofprocedurestheyusetoensuregoodworkingpractise
Werecommendparticipantstoattendasmanysessionsaspossiblendasheveniftheydonotseemtorelatetotheirwork(wehavefoundinthepastthatpeoplelearnmoreaboutadulttransplantsbyfindingoutwhatisinvolvedinpaediatrictransplants)Sothatwecanalllearnfrom each other we encourage active participation raising issuesandrequestingclarifications
1500 ndash 1800 Statistical Course 1 Saturday 31 March 2012
0900 ndash 1200 Statistical Course 2 Sunday 1 April 2012
1340 ndash 1540 Statistical Symposium Tuesday 3 April 2012
1600 ndash 1730 Statistical Roundtable Tuesday 3 April 2012
22
0900 ndash 1700 ProMISe2 Training Sessions
0900ndash1200 Data retrieval (experienced users only)KeirenKirklandJuliaLee(LondonUK)
1330ndash1430 HLA data entry (experienced users only)ShelleyHewerdineAugustinCabrera(LondonUK)
1500ndash1700 Advanced data entry (including Med B) and Q amp A workshopCarmenRuiz(LondonUK)
0900 ndash 1630 ProMISe2 Training Sessions
0900ndash1200 Data entry (new users only)HelenBaldomero(BaselCH)NicoleRaus(LyonFR)
1330ndash1630 Data retrieval (experienced users only)KeirenKirklandJuliaLee(LondonUK)
0900 ndash 1030 JACIE Educational Session
1045 ndash 1710 Educational Sessions
1045ndash1125 Stem cell mobilization ndash a key development in modern blood and marrow transplantationCurlyMorris(BelfastUK)
0900 ndash 1500 Educational Sessions
0900ndash1030 HLAIliasDoxiadis(LeidenNL)
1040ndash1120 AntibodiesSilviaMontoto(LondonUK)
1130ndash1210 Acute leukaemia (including ALL)SebastianGiebel(GliwicePL)
1210ndash1330 LunchBreak
1330ndash1410 Centre presentation ndash details to be adviced
1420ndash1500 Centre presentation ndash details to be adviced
1135ndash1215 Hints and tips for transplant registration with the EBMTCarmenRuiz(LondonUK)
1225ndash1305 The importance of follow-up formsSimonaIacobelli(RomeIT)
1305ndash1400 LunchBreak
1400ndash1440 Survivorship follow up issues and patientsrsquo experiencesMichelleKenyon(LondonUK)
1450ndash1530 Solid tumoursDidierBlaise(MarseilleFR)
1540ndash1620 Paediatric diseasesIsaacYaniv(Petach-TikvaIL)
1630ndash1710 Queries questions and the first Data Quality QuizBeateLindner(InnsbruckAT)FranziskaStrehle(UlmDE)
sCIentIFIC programme Data management group tuesDay 3 aprIl 2012
sCIentIFIC programme Data management group monDay 2 aprIl 2012
23
sCIentIFIC programme QualIty management group monDay 2 aprIl 2012
1030 ndash 1130 Workshop 1Indicators (JACIE Standards)
1030ndash1040 Clinical indicatorPhillipeLewalle(BrusselsBE)
1040ndash1050 Collection indicatorPhuongHuynh(BrusselsBE)
1050ndash1100 Processing IndicatorGillesClapisson(LyonFR)
1100ndash1130 Q amp A
1400 ndash 1500 Lecture 1How we validate the apheresis machine
Chair Harry C Schouten (Maastricht NL)
1400ndash1420 tbc1420ndash1440 SandraLoaiza(LondonUK)1440ndash1500 KristinaHoumllig(DresdenDE)
1515 ndash 1615 Lecture 2Can you save money by improving the quality
Chair Elena Vassalo (Turin IT)
1515ndash1615 FreacutedeacutericNouaille(Neuilly-sur-SeineFR)
1630 ndash 1730 Lecture 3Engaging physicians in quality
Chair Pierre Biron (Lyon FR)
1630ndash1730 EduardoOlavarria(PamplonaES)
1730 ndash 1830 Workshop 2Electronic quality management system (commercial and in-inhouse alternatives)
1730ndash1740 Manual systemKirtashPatel(LondonUK)
1740ndash1750 Electronic system used at Maastricht University HospitalBiancaWauben(MaastrichtNL)
1750ndash1800 Electronic system used at Leacuteon-BeacuterardPierreEmmanuelDonot(LyonFR)
1800ndash1830 Q amp A
aDvanCe notICe
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39th Annual Meeting of the European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation
39th Meeting of the Physicians29th Meeting of the EBMT Nurses Group12th Meeting of the EBMT Data Management Group5th Meeting of the Quality Management Group2nd Meeting of the Cell Processing Group7th EBMTPatientampFamilyDaybullSaturday6April2013
London UK bull 7 ndash 10 April 2013
2013
European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation
EBMTExcellence in Science
24
1st ebmt Cell proCessIng Day monDay 2 aprIl 2012
1st Meeting of the EBMT Cell Processing Group
ThefirstCell Processing Day of theEBMT isplannedjointlybyEBMTandISCT
It is mainly intended for persons working in the cellprocessing laboratory as technicians working on thebenchbiologistsandphysiciansdirectlyinvolvedincellprocessing cell processing laboratory managers andpersons responsible for quality assessment of the cell processingpart
The programme includes theoretical presentationsdiscussions and sessions considering practical aspectsofcellprocessingproblemmanagementandreporting
The Cell Processing Group will meet on Monday 2 April 2012 andisanintegralpartoftheEBMT2012Annual Meeting which takes place at the PalexpoGenevainSwitzerlandfrom1ndash4April2012
PhotoBloodcellscopyKeystoneSciencePhotoLibraryAndrewSyred
Taking place during the EBMT 2012
Annual Meeting
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 1Stem cell engineering
Chairs Ineke Slaper-Cortenbach (Utrecht NL) Federico Rodriguez (San Diego USA)
Graft engineering Mimicking the marrow microenvironment for cord expansionVardaDeutsch(Tel-AvivIL)
Cryopreservation and thawing of hamatopoietic cellsGregorioMartin-Henao(BarcelonaES)
0930 ndash 1100 Technical aspects IBasic processing aspects and problem management
Chair Francesco Lanza (Cremona IT)
Processing of the peripheral blood progenitor cell products using a novel acustophoresis platformStefanScheding(LundSE)
Thawing of stem cell products in the lab or bedsideFedericoRodriguez(SanDiegoUSA)
Erythrocyte depletion when amp howDamianosSotiropoulos(ThessalonikiGR)
1100ndash1130 Pause
1130 ndash 1300 Quality assessment
Chair Christian Chabannon (Marseille FR)
CD34 enumeration pre and post cryopreservationFrancescoLanza(CremonaIT)
Terminology and labeling of cellular therapy productsInekeSlaper-Cortenbach(UtrechtNL)
GMP facilities what for and what are the rulesChristianKalberer(BaselCH)
1300ndash1400 Lunch
1400 ndash 1530 Oral session Stem cell mobilization and graft engineering
Chairs Francesco Lanza (Cremona IT) Mario Bargetzi (Aarau CH)
Oral sessions to be defined according to abstract reviewing
1530ndash1600 CoffeeBreak
1600 ndash 1730 Technical aspects IIAdvanced cell engineering
Chair Martin Hildebrandt (Hannover DE)
Cell selection for clinical use Regulatory T cellsMatthiasEdinger(RegensburgDE)
Engineering of T-helper cells and cytotoxic T-cellsTobiasFeuchtinger(TuumlbingenDE)
Expansion of NK cells for clinical useUlrikeKoehl(FrankfurtDE)
25
1st ebmt paeDIatrIC Day tuesDay 3 aprIl 2012
Taking place during the EBMT 2012
Annual Meeting
Paediatric Day
During EBMT 2012 Annual Meeting taking place atthePalexpoGenevaSwitzerlandfrom1ndash4April2012there will be a special day for paediatric stem celltransplantation
Almost all paediatric activities such as educationalworkingpartyscientificandpostersessionshavebeenregroupedandwillbeheldonTuesday 3 April 2012
Nurses paediatric sessions will take place on MondayandWednesday
copypicturesYantra-FotoliacomKarinHildebrand-FotoliacomVRD-Fotoliacom
0800 ndash 0900 Educational SessionHaemaglobinopathy and HSCT
Chairs Guido Lucarelli (Rome IT) Ardeshir Ghavamzadeh (Tehran IR)
0800ndash0830 ThalassaemiaEmanueleAngelucci(CalgiariIT)
0830ndash0900 Sickle cell anaemiaFranccediloiseBernaudin(CreacuteteilFR)
0800 ndash 0900 WorkshopDecision making How to choose a cord blood unit
Chairs Marie Robin (Paris FR) Vincent Kindler (Geneva CH)
0800ndash0830 Umbilical cord blood transplantation how when and for whomArnonNagler(TelHashomerIL)
0830ndash0900 Single double CB unit or intramedullar application VandersonRocha(OxfordUK)
0930 ndash 1100 Plenary 3Paediatric Day
Chairs Christina Peters (Vienna AT) Kurt Leibundgut (Berne CH)
0930ndash1000 Advances in overcoming treatment resistance in recurrent malignant brain tumours
From autologous to allogeneic HSCT following myeloablative chemotherapy HishamAbdel-Azim(LosAngelesUS)
1000ndash1030 Allogeneic HSCT for children with monosomy 7FrancoLocatelli(RomeIT)
1030ndash1100 Paediatric haploidentical allogeneic stem cell transplantationPeterLang(TuumlbingenDE)
1100ndash1130 CoffeeBreak
1130 ndash 1300 Working PartyPaediatric Diseases
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time Meeting 5Post-transplant care when the child becomes an adult
Chairs Giorgio Dini (Genoa IT) Tayfun Guumlngoumlr (Zurich CH)
1310ndash1330 Transition paediatrics-adult care CharlotteNiemeyer(FreiburgDE)
1330ndash1350 Adolescence in the posttransplant phase ThomasKlingebiel(FrankfurtDE)
1400 ndash 1530 Oral SessionPaediatric transplantation
1530ndash1600 CoffeeBreak
1600 ndash 1730 Working PartyInborn Errors
1730 ndash 1900 Poster Session
26
Call For abstraCts
Abstract Submission Deadlines
21 November 2011 Nurses Group15 December 2011 Physicians amp Data Management Group
Allparticipantsareinvitedtosubmitabstractsononeofthetopicslistedonpage27
Abstracts may only be submitted via Internet Late abstracts will not be considered
Tosubmityourabstractpleasegotothewebsiteat wwwebmtorgebmt2012
Thedifferent submission links forphysiciansnursesand thedatamanagement group will be available on the internet ldquoCall for AbstractsrdquoPleasemakesuretoselecttheappropriatelink
Inordertostandardizetheabstractlayoutweaskyoutoreadthepreparation guidelines at this link CAREFULLY Avoid submissionwithin48hoursofthedeadlineforbestsystemperformance
Guidelines for submission of abstracts
1 Abstracts may be submitted only via Internet Abstractssubmittedviafaxore-mailwillnotbeaccepted
2 AllabstractsmustbesubmittedandpresentedinEnglish3 Abstractsshouldcontainoriginalmaterialneitherpublishednor
presentedelsewherepriorto1 April 20124 Withinternetsubmissionofanabstracttheauthor(s)transfer(s)
all copyrightownership to theEuropeanGroup forBloodandMarrowTransplantation
5 Abstractsshouldbeinformativecontainingobjectivesmethodsresultsandaconclusion Just thepromiseof furtherdataanddiscussionisnotacceptable
6 The abstract text may not be longer than 2rsquo500 charactersincludingspaces
7 Tables charts and other graphics arepermittedandmustbeinJPGorGIFformatofhighresolutionandsuitableforreproductionin black amp white A separate upload button is provided (max 2 graphics perabstract)Nophotosmaybesubmitted
8 Avoid complex mathematical formulae Greek letters andsymbols For the symbols lt or gt type instead lt= or gt= Forsuperscript use caret (^) eg 10^6 instead of 106 Instead oflsquoIFN-grsquouseforexamplelsquoIFN-grsquoorlsquoIFN-gammarsquoetc
9 Allabbreviationsmustbedefinedthefirsttimetheyappearinyourtext(butdonotdefineinthetitle)ExampleGraft-versus-hostdisease(GvHD)beforebeingusedasanabbreviationonly
10 Authorsarerequestedtoselectatopicunderwhichtheywishtheirabstracttobereviewed
11 Authorsshouldindicatetheirpreferredmethodofpresentation bullOralPresentation bullPosterPresentation bullOralorPosterPresentation Theselectioncommitteereservestherighttodecideonthefinal
allocationandpresentationmethod12 Ifanabstract isaccepted thepresentingauthormust register
andattendthecongressAcceptanceofapaperimpliespaymentoftheregistrationfeebythepresentingauthor
13 After having submitted your abstract you will receive aconfirmation by e-mail with the following information (please
makesuretostateyourcorrectemailaddress) bullreference number of your abstract (for correspondence and
questionsthatmightarise) bullyourpersonalaccesscodes
Shouldyouwishtomakecorrectionstoanabstractalreadysubmittedor if you wish to submit other abstracts later you may use theseaccesscodesThiswillshortenthesubmissionprocedure
Correctionstoabstractscanonlybemadeuptothedeadlinesof
21November2011 Nurses Group15December2011 Physicians amp Data Management Group
(Afterthesedatesnoabstractsorchangesmaybeaccepted)IfyouhavedifficultiesinsubmittingyourabstractsorifyouneedanyfurtherinformationpleasecontacttheAbstracthotlinePhone+41616867722(MondayndashFridayduringCETbusinesshours)
Notification
AbstractsaresubjecttoapprovalbytheScientificCommitteeandtofinalassignmentforinclusionintheprogrammeasanoralorposterpresentation
Authors from the Nurses Group will be notified at the end ofDecember2011
AuthorsformthePhysiciansandDataManagementGroupwillbenotifiedattheendofJanuary2012
Allauthorswillbecontactedbye-mail(thereforeitisessentialthatyouindicateyourcorrecte-mailaddress)Authorswillbeinformedasto whether they are to present their abstract orally or in the form of a posterFullinstructionsconcerningthepreparationandpresentationwillbeincluded
Publication
AllacceptedabstractswillbepublishedinasupplementoftheBoneMarrowTransplantationJournalaswellasonCD-ROMavailableatthecongressFullabstracttextswillbeviewableontheEBMT2012websitetwoweekspriortothecongress
Basic Science Award for Physicians
This award will be presented to the best Basic Science Abstractsubmittedunderanyrelevanttopic
The aim of this award is to increase the level of basic science atthemeetingandparticularlyyounginvestigatorsareencouragedtosubmittheirworkTheprizewinningabstractwillbeselectedfromthe top-scoringabstractsbyaScientificCommitteeheadedby theChairsoftheEBMTDevelopmentalCommittee
Authorssubmittingabasicscienceabstractare invitedto tick therespectiveboxintheonlinesubmissionthusindicatingthewishtobeconsideredfortheBasicScienceAward
Theprize-winningabstractwillbepresentedaspartofthePresidentialSymposiumonMonday2April2012Thisyearrsquosprizeofeuro2rsquo000isgenerouslysupportedbyGenzyme
27
Call For abstraCts
Main Topics for Abstract Submission
Please carefullyselectthetopicunderwhichyouwishtosubmityourabstract for reviewAbstracts not submittedunder anappropriatetopicmaybeincorrectlyreviewedandrejected
Physicians
General Topics1 CellularGenetherapiesandCytokines2 StemcellresearchandExperimentalstemcelltransplantation3 StemcellmobilizationandGraftengineering
Transplant-specific topics4 Stemcellsource5 Stemcelldonor6 Acutegraft-versus-hostdisease7 Chronicgraft-versus-hostdisease8 Infectiouscomplications9 Earlycomplications10 Latecomplications11 Reduced-intensityconditioning12 MinimalresidualdiseaseToleranceChimerismandImmune
reconstitution13 Paediatricissues14 Regulatoryissues
Disease-specific topics15 Acuteleukaemia16 Aplasticanaemia17 Autoimmunediseases18 Chronicleukaemia19 HaemoglobinopathyandInbornerrorsofmetabolism20Lymphoma21 Multiplemyeloma22Myelodysplasia23Solidtumours
Nurses Group
Care-specific topics24Careofthecare-giver25Complementarytherapies26Donorissues27 Ethicalissues28Impactofnewtherapiesonpatientcare29Outpatientdevelopments30PalliativeandEndoflifecare31 PatientinformationandEducation32Protectivecare33Psycho-socialissues34Sexuality35Standardsofcare36Symptomsmanagement
37 EducationandSupportofnurses38Management39SurvivorshipandLateeffects40Qualityoflife
Data Management Group
41 DataManagement42Statistics
CME Accreditation at EBMT 2012
AsaparticipantofEBMT2012youareeligibletoreceiveContinuingMedical Education (CME) credit points from the EuropeanHematologyAssociation(EHA)
EuropeanhaematologistsarehighlymotivatedtoprovideproofthattheyareupdatingtheirknowledgeandskillsthroughparticipationinCMEactivitiesTheEuropeanHematologyAssociationCMESystemis being implementedas a service to Europeanhaematologists inresponse to this need The System facilitates identification andregistrationinCMEactivitieswhichhavebeensubmittedtoapeer-reviewaccreditationprocessandrespondtopre-establishedqualitystandards
CMEaccreditationisapermanentfeatureofEBMTannualmeetings
PhysiciansattendingEBMT2012areeligibletoreceive1EHA-CMEcreditpointforeveryhourofaccreditedscientificprogramme
EHA-CMEpointswillbeawardedforthefollowingsessionsbullEducationalsessionsbullWorkshopsessionsbullControversysessionsbullPlenarysessionsbullJointsessionsbullPresidentialsymposiumbullWorkingPartysessionsbullOralsessionsbullLunchtimemeetings
How to claim your EHA-CME points
The electronic EHA-CME system is fully automated and enablesparticipantsattheEBMT2012toclaimtheircreditsonline
You may create your account claim your credits and print yourEHA-CMEcertificateonlineatwwwehaweborg(select lsquoCMErsquo)FulldetailsonhowtocollectyourCMEpointswillbestatedintheFinalProgramme
Further information on the European Hematology Association CME system is available at cmeehaweborgandwwwehaweborg
28
regIstratIon
Registration fee
Until 12 January
2012
As from 13 January to 1March2012
As from 2 March
2012
PhysiciansMember euro300ndash euro420ndash euro480ndash
Non-Member euro450ndash euro560ndash euro650ndash
Nurses Group
Data Mgmt Group
Quality Mgmt Group
Cell Processing Technicians
Member euro200ndash euro320ndash euro380ndash
Non-Member euro300ndash euro420ndash euro480ndash
Student euro120ndash euro150ndash euro180ndash
Accompanying person
euro 25ndash euro 25ndash euro 25ndash
StudentsmustbeoneoftheauthorsofanacceptedabstractandmustprovideproofofundergraduatestudentstatusAwrittencertificationbytheheadoftheprogrammeisrequiredandmustbesenttoCongrex(Fax+41616867788)
The fee for active participants includes unlimited access to allsessionstheWelcomeReceptionaccesstotheExhibitiononecopyoftheFinalProgrammeandonecopyoftheAbstractBook
ThefeeforaccompanyingpersonsincludestheWelcomeReceptionandaccesstotheExhibition
PleasenoteAlthoughincludedintheregistrationfeesomesessionsand the Welcome Reception require separate registration (seeregistrationform)
Online Registration
ParticipantscanregisterviaInternetwwwebmtorgebmt2012PleasereadtheinstructionsontheInternetcarefullyFor online reservations payment by credit card is required Please do not use the online registration for group registrations
Registration form
ToregisterforthemeetingpleasereturntheregistrationformtotheOrganizingSecretariatinBasel
Group Registration
In order to make a group registration please request the specialgroupregistrationformfromtheOrganizingSecretariatordownloadthefile fromthewebsitewwwebmtorgebmt2012Onthis formyou can enter all participantsrsquo information together with your postal address and contact details Please note that we need thecomplete individual addresses (hospital department streetname and number postal code and city) of each participant Forfurther assistance please contact the Organizing Secretariat at ebmtcongrexcom
On-site Registration
TheregistrationdeskatthePalexpoisopenduringthefollowinghours
Saturday 31March2012 1700 ndash1900hSunday 1April2012 0800ndash1900hMonday 2April2012 0730ndash1800hTuesday 3April2012 0730ndash1800hWednesday 4April2012 0715ndash1300h
All documents including registration packets (congress walletpersonalnamebadgeabstractbookvouchers)willbehandedovertotheregisteredparticipantsOn-site registration will be accepted but receip of all congressdocumentscannotbeguaranteedPleasearriveearlyifyouwishtoregisteron-site
Payment
All fees for the congress registration and social events should bepaidinEURO(euro)totheEBMT2012OrganizingSecretariatndashclearlystatingtheparticipantlsquosnameandaddress
bull bybanktransfer(freeofcharge)to -BeneficiaryCongrexSwitzerlandLtdEBMT2012 -UBSAGBaselSwitzerland EUROAccountNo233-50301062A IBANCodeCH210023323350301062A
-BICUBSWCHZH80A -ClearingNo233
bull bycreditcard(VisaMasterCardAmericanExpress)
Responsibility
The participant acknowledges that heshe has no right to lodgedamage claims against the organizers should the holding of thecongress be hindered or prevented by unexpected political oreconomiceventsorgenerallyby forcemajeureorshould thenon-appearance of speakers or other reasons necessitate programmechangesWithregistrationtheparticipantacceptsthisproviso
By finishing the application the participant declares that heshe agrees to its personal and company data being processed byCongrexandthat thisdatamaybeusedfor informationpurposesoncongressesandevents in thefieldofhematologyorganizedbyCongrex In theopposingcase theparticipantnotifiesCongrexatthetimeofreturningthesignedapplication
Confirmation
Upon receipt of the correct registration fee each participant willreceiveaconfirmationofregistrationPleasebringthisconfirmationto the registration desk at the congress centre as proof of yourregistration
Cancellation Refund Policy
Refund of registration fees less 25 administrative charges canbeapplied for inwritinguntil1February2012 to theOrganizingSecretariat inBasel SwitzerlandAfter thisdateno refundwillbepossibleForanychangeofnamesafeeofeuro30ndashwillbecharged
29
general InFormatIon (In alphabetICal orDer)
Address before and after the EBMT 2012
OrganizingSecretariatEBMT2012 Tel +41616867711coCongrexSwitzerlandLtd Fax +41616867788POBox E-mail ebmtcongrexcom4002BaselSwitzerland wwwebmtorgebmt2012
Currency
TheofficialcurrencyistheSwissfranc(CHF)Althoughnotpartofthe EU many prices are nonetheless indicated in Euros and somemerchantsmayacceptEurosVisaMasterCardandAmericanExpressarewidelyacceptedandATMsarewidespreadBanksofferthebestexchangeratesfortravellerchequesandforeigncurrencybut it isalsopossibletoexchangemoneyatmajorhotelsmaintrainstationsandairportsBanksareopenMondaytoFriday
Exhibition
TheEBMT2012exhibitionpresentingthelatesttechnicalequipmentandpharmaceuticalproductswilltakeplaceinHall1ofthePalexpoGenevaThedetailedExhibitProspectuscanbeobtainedfromtheExhibitionDepartment(exhibitionchcongrexcom)
Final Programme
The Final Programme will be available on the Internet (wwwebmtorgebmt2012) by March 2012 Please indicate youremailaddressontheregistrationformandyouwillbeinformedassoonastheFinalProgrammeisontheInternetTheFinalProgrammebookletwillbealsodistributedatthemeetinginGeneva
Insurance
Themeetingorganizerscannotacceptliabilityforpersonalinjuriessustainedorfor lossordamageofpropertybelongingtomeetingparticipants or their accompanyingpersons eitherduring or as aresultofthemeetingPleasecheckthevalidityofyourowninsurance
Invitation Letters
IndividualsrequiringanofficialletterofinvitationinordertoattendthemeetingmaywritetotheOrganizingSecretariat(ebmtcongrexcom)Thisprocedureisdesignedtoassistparticipantstoobtainavisaorpermissiontoattendthemeetinganddoesnotapplytoregistrationfeesorotherexpenses
Please note that invitation letters can only be sent if the registration and payment has been received by the Organizing Secretariat
Italian Agency
ItalianparticipantsrequiringspecificauthorizationfromtheItalianHealthMinistryareadvisedtocontact
AIMEDUCATIONndashAIMGroup Tel +3902566011MsCristinaGhidoli Fax +390270048585ViaGiuseppeRipamonti129 E-mail cghidoniaimgroupeu20141MilanItaly wwwaimgroupeu
Language
TheofficialcongresslanguageisEnglishSimultaneous translation (English French German) will beprovidedforthePatientampFamilyDay
Lunches
FromMondaytillWednesdaylunchwillbeofferedintheexhibitionareaofthecongressvenue
Registration
Fordetailedinformationpleaserefertopage28
Speakersrsquo Service Centre (SSC)
TherewillbeacentrallylocatedSpeakersrsquoServiceCentreconnectedtoalllectureroomsAllspeakersarerequestedtohandintheirPowerPointpresentationspriortotheirlectureattheSSC
Tipping
Servicechargesaregenerally includedhowever it iscustomarytorounduptheamountwhenpayinginrestaurantsandtaxis
Transportation in Geneva
Geneva iswell catered towithbuses tramsand ferriesaswellasregulartrainconnectionstothetrainstationsldquoCornavinrdquointhecitycentreandldquoAeacuteroportrdquoattheairportPleaserefertoldquoTravellingtothePalexpordquo(page34)formoredetails
Venue
TheEBMT2012meetingwilltakeplaceatthePalexpoGenevawhichis conveniently located inwalkingdistance to theGenevaAirportandonly15minutesawayfromdowntownGeneva
Palexpo Exhibition amp Conference Center1218Grand-SaconnexGenevaSwitzerlandwwwgeneva-palexpoch
Visa Requirements
In order to visit Switzerland you may need to apply for an entryvisa Please check the currentVISA requirementswith thenearestSwissConsulateorEmbassy inyourcountrybeforeyourdeparturetoGenevaPleasealsobewellawareofthetimeforprocessingtheapplicationstoensureyouapplyintimeforyourvisit
World Wide Web
Please visit the EBMT 2012 website wwwebmtorgebmt2012 for regularly updated news and information Abstract submissionregistration compilation of your personal congress programme aswellas reservationofaccommodationand tours canbemadeviathislink
30
CIty oF geneva
Geneva
EmbeddedbetweentheAlpsandtheJurahillstheFrench-speaking
cityofGenevaliesinthebaywheretheRhoneleavesLakeGeneva
WithitshumanitariantraditionandcosmopolitanflairtheEuropean
seatoftheUNOandheadquartersoftheRedCrossisknownasthe
ldquocapitalofpeacerdquo
The symbol of the city is the ldquoJet drsquoeaurdquo ndash a fountain with a
140-metre-highwater jetattheperipheryofLakeGenevaTheold
towntheheartofGenevawiththeshoppingandbusinessquarter
issituatedontheleftbankoftheriverThereyoucanfindStPeterrsquos
CathedralaswellasthePlaceduBourg-de-Fourwhichistheoldest
squareinthecityQuayslakesidepromenadescountlessparkslively
sidestreetsintheoldtownandelegantshopsinvitegueststostroll
Besides being a congress city Geneva is also a centre for culture
andhistoryfortradefairsandexhibitionsThelaquoHorlogeFleuriraquothe
largeflowerclockintheldquoJardinAnglaisrdquo(EnglishGarden)isaworld-
renownedsymboloftheGenevawatchindustry
CulturallythismostwesterncityofSwitzerlandhasmuchtooffer
InternationalartistsperformintheGrandTheacuteacirctreandGenevaOpera
HouseGenevaalsoofferswiderangeofmuseumssuchastheldquoMuseacutee
internationaldelrsquohorlogerierdquoawatchmuseumwithacollectionof
jewellerywatchesandmusicalclocksandtheInternationalMuseum
oftheRedCrossandRedCrescentwhichprovidesaninsightintothe
workofthesehumanitarianorganizations
Climate
Genevaissituatedatahighaltitudewhichtogetherwiththelake
temperstheprevailingcontinentalclimateSummersarepleasantly
warmtohotandwintersrelativelymildwithtemperatureshovering
just above or below freezing In spring the temperatures range
fromapprox5degCto20degCthereforeawarmcoatespeciallyforthe
eveningsisrecommended
Shopping in Geneva GenevarsquosexclusiveshopsarelocatedontheRuesBassesndashthechicRueduRhocircneRuede laConfeacutedeacuterationRueduMarcheacuteandRuedelaCroix-drsquoOrWatchandjewelleryshopslinethesestreetsquiteliterallywithgoldAsanalternativeexcellentSwisschocolateissoldat the Du Rhocircne Rue de la Confeacutedeacuteration 3 and at the MartelRuedelaCroix-drsquoOr4MeanwhileforastrollaroundtheantiquesquarterandartgalleriesavisittotheOldTownandtheSt-GervaisandPacircquisdistrictsisamustGenevahasmanyoutdoormarkets forexample theflowermarketon the PlaceduMolard and the clothes andbookmarket on thePlace de la Madeleine which are open daily Flea markets areheld on Wednesdays and Saturdays at the Plaine de Plainpalais(0800ndash1800)OnTuesdayandFridaymorningsthesamespotisusedforacolourfulfruitandvegetablemarket(0800ndash1300)OnThursday regionalhandicraftsare soldat thePlacede laFusterie(0800ndash1900)The main department stores in Geneva are Bon Geacutenie Rue duMarcheacute34GlobusRueduRhocircne48andManorRueCornavin6Generalopeninghours for shops inGenevaareMonday toFriday0830ndash1900(Thursdayuntil2100)andSaturday0800ndash1800
Restaurants GenevaoffersafantasticselectionoftraditionalandlocalfareaswellasexcellentinternationalandethniccuisineLocal Geneva specialities include fresh fish from the lake and avarietyofporkdishes includingpetit saleacute (saltpork)and longeole (pork sausage) Traditional Swiss restaurants can also be foundthroughoutthecityA large variety of international restaurants offering moderntraditional ethnic or fusion menus can also be found in GenevaTherearegoodFrenchrestaurants inthehotelsonQuaiDuMontBlancandCheminduPetitSaconnexandonRuedeLausanneTheBoulevardHelvetiqueisagoodplacetofindgreatcafeacutesManyGenevarestaurantscloseonweekendsandespeciallySundayssocallaheadtoenquirereservationsarerecommended
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hotel aCCommoDatIon anD travel bookIngs
Official travel agency
Congrex Travel AGPOBox4002BaselSwitzerland
Hotel accommodationHotel rooms in various price categories in the city of Geneva have beenreserved
Tel +41616909411Fax +41616909414E-mailebmthotelcongrexcom
Online bookings
Participants can book their hotel room via internet wwwcongrexchebmt2012Fullprepaymentbycreditcard(VisaMastercardorAmericanExpress)ismandatoryifyouregisteron-lineEachparticipantwillreceiveaconfirmationAfter12 January 2012hotelaccommodationissubjecttoavailability
Hotel reservation form
If you have no access to the Internet please send the Hotel Reservation Form as soon as possible but latest by 12 January 2012toCongrexTravelAGAftertheabovementioneddeadlinerequestswillbeacceptedbuthotelaccommodationissubjecttoavailabilityandcannotbeguaranteedAfterthisdeadlinealatereservationfeeof euro30ndashwillbechargedAdditionallytheformoffersyouthechoicetomakeeitheradepositpaymentwithrestpaymentbyinvoicetoCongrexTravelAGbefore thecongressoradepositpaymentwithrestpaymentdirectlyupondepartureatthehotelagainstcreditcardguarantee
Payment policy
To guarantee your reservation a deposit of EUR 200ndashisrequiredUpon receipt of the hotel reservation form each participant willreceiveafinalconfirmationwithaninvoiceHotelrequestswithoutpaymentcannotbeacceptedAllrequestswillbehandledonaldquofirstcome-firstservedbasisrdquo
CancellationRefund Policy
If your reservation is cancelled before 12 January 2012 theprepaymentordepositwillberefundedlesseuro60ndashhandlingfeeIfyourreservationiscancelledafter 12 January 2012norefundscanbemadeAnychangeof reservationwillbesubject toahandlingfee of euro30ndashChangesorcancellationshavetobemadeinwritingto Congrex Travel AG If you arrive later or leave earlier than theoriginallybookeddatesthehotelmightchargeno-showcosts
Hotel desk
CongrexTravelAGwillbepresentwithadeskintheregistrationareaduringthemeeting
Flight Bookings and Official AirlineTheEBMThasdesignatedevent-travel specialistCongrexTravel toserveastheofficialagentfortravel
Tel +41615607560Fax +41616909214E-mailebmtflightscongrexcom
OpeninghoursMondayndashFriday0800ndash1730
SpecialfaresareavailableforflightstoGenevaandorZurichandbackbetween24Marchand11April2012
Hotel Accommodation and Travel BookingsSAVE UP TO 20 ON TRAVEL WITH THE STAR ALLIANCEtrade NETWORK
TheStarAlliancememberairlinesarepleasedtobeappointedastheOfficialAirlineNetworkfortheEBMT2012
To obtain the Star Alliance Conventions Plus discounts and forbookingofficeinformationpleasevisitwwwstaralliancecomconventionsplusand
bull ChooseldquoFordelegatesrdquobull UnderldquoDelegatesloginrdquoenterconventionscodeLX03S12bull Chooseoneoftheparticipatingairlineslistedbull Call the respective reservation contact listed and quote the
conventionscodeLX03S12whenbookingtheticket
Registeredparticipantsplusoneaccompanyingpersontravellingtotheeventcanqualifyforadiscountofupto20dependingonfareandclassoftravelbooked
TheparticipatingairlinesforthiseventareAdriaAirwaysAegeanAirlines Air Canada Air China ANA Asiana Airlines AustrianAirlinesBlue1bmiBrusselsAirlinesContinentalAirlinesCroatiaAirlines EgyptAir LOT Polish Airlines Lufthansa ScandinavianAirlines SingaporeAirlines SouthAfricanAirways Spanair SWISSInternational Air Lines TAM Airlines TAP Portugal THAI TurkishAirlinesUnitedUSAirways
Discounts are offered on most published business and economy class faresexcludingwebsiteinternetfaresseniorandyouthfaresgroupfaresandRoundtheWorldfares
Pleasenote For travel fromJapanandNewZealand special faresordiscountsareofferedby theparticipatingairlineson theirownnetwork
Whenmakingyourtravelplanspleasepresentconfirmationofyourregistrationorproofofattendance
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Information correct as at 062009
32
soCIal events
Welcome Reception
Sunday 1 April 2012 2015
AftertheOpeningSessionparticipantsaccompanyingpersonsandexhibitorsareinvitedtoattendtheWelcomeReceptionwhichwilltakeplaceinthefoyersofthePalexpo
Freeadmission
Please register online or by completing the registration form if you wish to participate at the Welcome Reception (even though it is free of charge)
EBMT Party
Tuesday 3 April 2012
TheEBMTPartywillbeheldatUptownGenevaUptownGenevaisamoderncomplexandculturaleventcentrelocatedbehindthemaintrainstationinthecitycentreofGeneva
The perfect location to meet gather and dance with your EBMTcolleaguesandfriendsafterabusycongressdayUnderthethemeldquotraditional Switzerland and its modern twistrdquo you will have thepleasure to flavour different kinds of the traditional swiss cuisineandmusicinvariousrooms
Whetheryouwanttoenjoyaglassofwineinaquietandrelaxedatmosphereorifyouprefertodancethenightawayyoudefinitelyshouldnotmissthisevening
euro 9000 per person (Physicians)euro 6500 per person (Nurses Quality Managers Data Managers
Cell Processing Technicians)
copyComugneroSilvanafotoliade
copyBergfeefotoliade copyMirkoMeierfotoliade
Your conference in good handsConference management services tailored to your goals
33
DaIly tours
Geneva City tour and Boat Cruise
Sunday1April20121340ndash1700Tuesday3April20121340ndash1700
EUR 6000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
The city tour of Geneva will show you the International part of Geneva such as the worldrsquos peacemaking organizations followedbya tourof themain touristattractions like theFlowerclockandmanymore Thenget a taste ofGenevarsquos historywith your guideonawalkingtourThetourcontinuesonthelakewithaonehourboatcruisewhichwillmakeyoudiscoverthemajorattractionsofthelakeofGenevatheWaterFountaintheUNBuildingtheCastleofBellerivetheMermaidandmanymoreinterestingsites
Meeting pointGenevaPalexpo1330 in front of the main entrance
byBengoVISTAch
Montreux with Castle Chillon
Monday2April20120900ndash1400
EUR 8000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
AfteraridethroughtheVaudcountrysidepassingthefamoustownsofVevey andMontreuxwewill arrive at theChateaudeChillonHereaguidedtourwillshowyouaroundthecastleAfterthetouryouwillboardasteamerthatwilltakeyouonabeautifultripwithlovelyviewsofthelandscapeandeventuallytakeyoutoMontreuxwhereyouwillhavetimetowanderthestreets
Meeting point GenevaPalexpo0845 in front of the main entrance
byMarekBLASZCZYK-Panoramio
Museum Tour
Monday2April20121400ndash1700
Euro 6500 per person (includingpickupandreturntoGenevaPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
by galynaforever
Consistingof fourdifferent sites theMuseacuteesdrsquoArt etdrsquoHistoire isoneof the largestmuseumgroups in SwitzerlandOver anumberofyearstheMuseacuteeshaveputtogetherimpressivecollectionsinthefieldsofarchaeologyfineartsandappliedartsandbearwitnesstothehistoryofcivilisationsfromprehistorictomoderntimesDuring the one hour tour of the Palais des Nations you will seeseveraldifferentroomsYouwillhearaboutcurrentactivitiesoftheUnitedNationsandaboutthehistoryofthePalaisdesNations
Meeting point GenevaPalexpo1345 in front of the main entrance
Day trip Gruyegravere Golden
Tuesday3April20120900ndash1700
Euro 10000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach 3courselunchmenuallentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
byLairJeanClaud
ThereisnobettertemptationthanchocolatesmellTakeajourneythroughchocolatetraditionatatastingofthemostfamousofSwissdelicaciesAdmirebreathtakinglandscapesofGruyegraveresonthewayto the cheese factory where you will receive an interesting insight on authenticAlpinecheesemaking
Meeting pointGenevaPalexpo0845 in front of the main entrance
Note for all tours Tours are based on a minimum of 25 participants If a tour does not take place due to insufficient numbers the ticket will be reimbursed in full Otherwise please note that tickets for excursions are non-refundable An English-speaking guide will conduct all toursOn-site requests for tours are welcome but cannot be guaranteed
34
travellIng to the palexpo
ThePalexpoislocatedneartheairportofGenevaeasilyaccessiblefromthecitycentrebypublictransport(busNodeg5stopldquoPalexpordquo)andbycarfromthemotorway
Arriving by Plane
Geneva Palexpo Exhibition and Conference Centre is located500meters from theGeneva InternationalAirport For thosewhowishtowalkitisapproximatelya15minutewalkfromtheairporttoPalexpofollowthesignsYoucanalsotakeNdeg5busfromtheairportldquoAeacuteroportrdquotoPalexpo(2stops)TraveltimebytaxifromtheAirporttothePalexpoisapprox5minutesCostapproximatelyCHF1500
Arriving by Train
TherearetwotrainstationsinGenevaThemainstationinthecity(GareCornavin)andtheairporttrainstation(GareAeacuteroport)
Fromthemainstationinthecityyoucantakeeitherbusnodeg5tothePalexpowhichtakesapprox15minutesAnotheroptionistotakeatraintotheairporttrainstationfromwhereitisa15minuteswalktothePalexpo
Arriving by Car
ToreachthePalexpotakethemotorwayandfollowthesignstotheairport(Aeacuteroport)orPalexpoParkingpossibilitiesavailabledirectlyatthePalexpo
Bus
EfficientgroundtransfersareavailablefromGenevaPalexpotothecitycentreandthemaintrainstationNdeg5bus(HocircpitalndashPalexpondash Aeacuteroport) links Geneva Palexpo with the City Centre in only15minutesand runs frequently fromearlymorning to late in theevening
Taxis
Taxis in Geneva can be ordered by phone hailed in the street orfoundatabout60authorisedtaxiranksintownairportandmainstation
FaresbetweenairportandcityrangefromaboutCHF3000toCHF3500anddependontrafficconditionstimeofdayandnumberofpassengers Presently the farewithinGeneva includingairport istheamountshownonthetaximeter
Public Transportation Geneva
GenevaiswellcateredtowithbusestramsandferriesThebusandtramservicesinGenevaarerunbytheTPG(TransportsPublicsGenevois)wwwtpgch
Busesand trams run from0600ndash2400dependingon the serviceEachbusandtramstophastimetablesandmapscoveringtheentireGenevanetwork
ThetramwayisunderconstantexpansionoftenresultinginroadworksTheTPGwebsitewwwtpgchisprovidinginformationontheirservicestimetablesmapsinformationonroadworksandgeneralinformation
On Friday and Saturday nights the TPG runs a night bus serviceNoctambus which runs from 000 ndash 0400 (although times can beinfrequentandirregular)
How to purchase a ticket
Allvisitorsstayingatahotel inGenevacanbenefitfromtheGenevaTransport Card with no additional cost This personal and non-transferablepassisestablisheduponthevisitorrsquoscheck-inatthehotelenabling itsholderuseof theentirepublic transportationnetwork inGenevawithout restriction (bus trainandboat)withvalidity for theentiredurationofhisherstayincludingthedepartureday
IfarrivingattheairportyoucanpickupafreeticketforpublictransportfromthemachineinthebaggagecollectionareaattheArrivallevelThisUniresoticketofferedbyGenevaInternationalAirportallowsyoutousepublictransportinGenevafreeforaperiodof80minutes
Regularticketscanalsobepurchasedfromthemachineslocatedatbusstops(CHForEurochangerequired)andattheSwissrailwaystation
35
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4 5 Mandarin Oriental ldquoBel-Airrdquo bus ndeg 1 ndeg 3 ndeg 5 ndeg 7 ndeg 10 or ndeg 19
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6 5 Swissocirctel ldquoPlace du Portrdquo bus ndeg 6 ndeg 8 ndeg 9 or ndeg 27
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5 minutes walking distance to congress centre
8 4 Auteuil ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
9 4 Bristol ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
10 4 Cornavin ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
11 4 Crowne Plaza (ex Ramada Park)
ldquoDe Joinvillerdquo bus ndeg10
12 4 De la Vendeacutee ldquoPetit-Vendeacuteerdquo bus ndeg 21
13 4 Epsom ldquoButinirdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg15
14 4 Le Montbrillant ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
15 4 Les Nations ldquoVidolletrdquo bus ndeg 5
16 4 Nash-Ville ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
17 4 NH Geneva Airport na free shuttle from hotel to airport
18 4 NH Rex ldquoCharmillesrdquo bus ndeg 10 ldquoServetterdquo tram ndeg 14 or ndeg 16
19 4 Novotel ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
20 4 Rotary ldquoChantepouletrdquo bus ndeg 10
21 4 Royal ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
22 4 Tiffany ldquoPlace du Cirquerdquo bus ndeg 1 ldquoRue du Standrdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15 ldquoBel-Airrdquo bus ndeg 10
No Category Hotel Name Bus- Tramstop
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24 3 Astoria ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
25 3 Bernina ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
26 3 Citadines Genegraveve Ferney Voltaire
public transport not recommended 10 minutes drive by car to congress venue
27 3 Cristal ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
28 3 Drake amp Longchamp ldquoButinirdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
29 3 Edelweiss ldquoNavigationrdquo bus ndeg 1
30 3 Eden ldquoSismondirdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
31 3 Express by Holiday Inn na free shuttle from hotel to airport
32 3 International amp Terminus ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
33 3 Jade ldquoMocirclerdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
34 3 Kipling ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
35 3 Le Grenil ldquoJonctionrdquo bus ndeg 10 ldquoPlace du Cirquerdquo tram ndeg 13
36 3 Longemalle ldquoPlace du Portrdquo bus ndeg 6 ndeg 8 ndeg 9 or ndeg 27
37 3 Mon Repos ldquoJardin Botaniquerdquo bus ndeg 28 ldquoSeacutecheronrdquo bus ndeg 1
38 3 Phoenix ldquoDe Joinvillerdquo bus ndeg10
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40 3 Ramada Encore ldquoStade de Genegraveverdquo bus ndeg ndeg 21 ndeg 22 ndeg 42 or ndeg 43
41 3 Strasbourg Univers ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
42 3 Suisse ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
43 3 Suitehotel ldquoPailly (Balexert)rdquo bus ndeg 10
44 3 Trente Trois 33 ldquoDe Joinvillerdquo bus ndeg10
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regIstratIon Forms
Goto bull EBMT 2012 Registration Form bull EBMT 2012 Education Day for Nurses bull EBMT 2012 Patient amp Family Day bull Hotel Reservation Form
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organIzIng CommIttee ebmt 2012
Congress President
JakobRPasswegBasel
Scientific Chair
AndreacuteTichelliBasel
Chair Local Committee
YvesChalandonGeneva
Honorary Chair
AloisGratwohlBasel
Local Organizing Committee
MarcAnsariGenevaValeacuterieBernhardGenevaAndreasBuserBaselChristophBucherBaselJoergHalterBaselDominikHeimBasel
VincentKindlerGenevaThomasKuumlhneBaselBilalMohtyGenevaHulyaOzsahinGenevaChristelPino-MolinaBaselEmmanuelRigalGeneva
AliciaRovoBaselEddyRoosnekGenevaRadekSkodaBaselMartinSternBaselAlanTyndallBasel
Jean-MarieTiercyGeneva JeanVillardGenevaAlexandraWodnar-FilipowiczBasel
Members of the National Scientific Committee
ErikAertsZurichMarioBargetziAarauGabrielaBaerlocherBerneAnneCairoliLausanneJacquelineCvetanovicLausanneMichelDuchosalLausanne
MonicaFliednerBerneMicheleGhielminiBellinzonaMichaelGregorLucerneTayfunGuumlngoumlrZurichUrsHessStGallenJean-FranccediloisLambertLausanne
KurtLeibundgutBerneLedaLeonciniBellinzonaMarkusManzZurichGraziaNicolosodeFaveriBerneThomasPabstBerneUrsSchanzZurich
RainhardSegerZurichGeorgStuumlssiZurichLucianoWannessonBellinzona
EBMT Board amp Working Party Chairpersons
AlejandroMadrigalLondon PresidentAnnaSuredaCambridge SecretaryFrederikFalkenburgLeiden TreasurerArnoMankAmsterdam President Nurses GroupAndreuGusiBarcelona Executive DirectorMohamadMohtyNantes Acute LeukaemiaJudithMarshLondon Aplastic AnaemiaDominiqueFarge-BancelParis Autoimmune Diseases
TheodeWitteNijmegen Chronic LeukaemiasAndreaVelardiPerugia ImmunobiologyBobbyGasparLondon Inborn ErrorsSimoneCesaroVerona Infectious DiseasesAndreacuteTichelliBasel Late EffectsPeterDregerHeidelberg LymphomaChristinaPetersVienna Paediatric DiseasesMarcoBregniMilan Solid Tumours
EBMT Board Nurses Group amp Nurses Scientific Committee
ArnoMankAmsterdam PresidentElisabethWallhultGothenburg President ElectMichelleDaviesManchester SecretaryJoachimBlankartHamburg TreasurerIngerAnderssonGothenburg Scientific Committee Chair
ErikAertsZurich Scientific CommitteeJohnMurrayManchester Scientific CommitteeMaireadNiChonghaileDublin Scientific CommitteeThorunnSaevarsdottirReykjavik Scientific CommitteeVeacuteroniqueChapuisGeneva Local Nurse
Data Management Group
CarmenRuizdeElviraLondon Registry Executive OfficerRonaldBrandLeiden EBMT StatisticianMyriamLabopinParis EBMT Statistical Committee Chair
HelenBaldomeroBasel Local Support
Quality Management Group
EoinMcGrathBarcelona JACIE Executive Officer
5
ContaCt aDDresses ebmt 2012
Physicians Scientific Secretariat
AndreacuteTichelli Phone +41612654254 HematologyDivision Fax +41612654450 BaselUniversityHospital E-mail ebmt2012uhbsch Petersgraben 4 4031BaselSwitzerland
Nurses Scientific Secretariat
IngerEmAnderson Phone +46313421457 SectionofHematologyandCoagulation Fax +4631825736 SahlgrenskaUniversityHospital E-mail ingeremanderssonvgregionse 41345GothenburgSweden
Data Management Group
EBMTCentralRegistryOffice Phone +442071888408 CarmenRuizdeElvira Fax +442071888411 RegistryExecutiveOfficer E-mail carmenruizkclacuk 12thFloorWingTower GuyrsquosHospitalndashGreatMazePond LondonSE19RTUnitedKingdom
Quality Management Group
EoinMcGrath Phone +34934538711 JACIEExecutiveOfficer Fax +34934519583 CRossello1401ondash1a E-mail eoinmcgrathebmtorg 08036BarcelonaSpain
Organizing Secretariat
EBMT2012 Phone +41616867711 CongrexSwitzerlandLtd Fax +41616867788 PeterMerian-Strasse80 E-mail ebmtcongrexcom POBox wwwebmtorgebmt2012 4002BaselSwitzerland
Exhibition amp Sponsoring
CongrexSwitzerlandLtd Phone +41616867711 ExhibitionampSponsoringDepartment Fax +41616867788 PeterMerian-Strasse80 E-mail exhibitionchcongrexcom POBox wwwebmtorgebmt2012 4002BaselSwitzerland
Hotel Accommodationamp Local Agency
CongrexTravelLtd Phone +41616909411 PeterMerian-Strasse80 Fax +41616909414 POBox E-mail ebmthotelcongrexcom 4002BaselSwitzerland wwwebmtorgebmt2012
Congress Venue
Palexpo Exhibition amp Conference Centre1218Grand-SaconnexGenevaSwitzerlandwwwgeneva-palexpoch
6 7
Sunday 1 april 2012Saturday 31 March 2012
6th EBMT Patient amp Family Day
0930 0930 ndash 1000 Welcome to the 6th EBMT Patient amp Family Day 2012 p 10
10001000 ndash 1100 The patient speaks A difficult decision (French)
Life after transplantation a challenge (German) p 101030
1100 1100 ndash 1130 Chronic GvHD p 10
1130 1130 ndash 1200 Coffee Break1200 1200 ndash 1230 Infectious risks and what can be done p 10
1230
1230 ndash 1330 Lunch1300
13301330 ndash 1430 Round tables for specific disease oriented Issues Acute Leukeamia Myelodysplastic
Syndrome Multiple Myeloma Lymphoma Non-malignant disorders p 101400
1430 1430 ndash 1500 Impact of patient support groups p 10
15001500 ndash 1545 Practical issues
vaccination traveling caring for children caring for pets p 10
1500 ndash 1800
Statistical Course p 21
1530
1600 1545 ndash 1615 Coffee Break1630
1615 ndash 1645 Practical issues Intimacy sexuality and fertility p 10
1645 ndash 1700 Farewell by the EBMT President Outlook into the future of stem cell transplantation p 101700
1730
1800
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1900
1930
2000
2030
2100
2130
Monday 2 april 2012 Monday 2 april 2012
Cell Processing Day Data Management Educational Session
0730 0800 ndash 0900
Educational 1HLA- and non-HLA
immunogenetic factors
0800 ndash 0900
Educational 2Female fertility maintenance
0800 ndash 0900
Educational 3Viruses in HSCT
0800 ndash 0900
Educational 4 Autologous HSCT
for DLBCL
0800 ndash 0900
Workshop 2 Donor
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0800 ndash 0900
Workshop 3 What is the most appropriate
conditioning regimen
0800 ndash 0900
Workshop 4 The metabolic syndrome
and its consequences
0730
0800 0800 ndash 0900
Nurses Educational 1
0800 ndash 0900
Nurses Educational 2
0800 ndash 0900
Nurses Educational 3
0800
0830 0830
0900 0910 ndash 1100
Nurses Opening Session
0900 ndash 1030
JACIE Educational Session
0900 ndash 1200
ProMISe2 Data entry
(new users only)
0900
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Presidential Symposium
0930 ndash 1100
Technical aspects I Basic processing aspects
and problem management
0930
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1030 1030 ndash 1130QM Workshop 1
Indicators (JACIE Standarts)
1030
1045 ndash 1125Stem cell mobilisation ndash a key development in modern blood and marrow transplantation
1135 ndash 1215Hints and tips for transplant registration with the EBMT
1225 ndash 1305The importance of
follow-up forms
1100 1100
1130 1130 ndash 1300
Controversy 1 Outpatient transplantation versus protective measures
1130 ndash 1300
Working PartyImmunobiology
1130 ndash 1300
Working PartyAkute Leukemia
1130 ndash 1300
Working PartyLate Effects
1130 ndash 1300
Quality assessment
1130 ndash 1250
Nurses Session 1
1130 ndash 1250
Nurses Session 2
1130
1200 1200 ndash 1300
JACIE Session
1200
1230 1230
1300 1310 ndash 1350Lunch Time Meeting 1Autoimmune Diseases
1310 ndash 1350Lunch Time Meeting 2
Alternative donor
1310 ndash 1350Lunch Time Meeting 3
Small molecules in HSCT
1300 ndash 1400
Nurses Satellite Symposium
1300
1330 1330 ndash 1630
ProMISe2 Data retrieval
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1330
1400 1400 ndash 1530
Oral Sessions 1 ndash 6
1400 ndash 1530
Nurses Plenary 1
1400 ndash 1530
Nurses Session 3
1400 ndash 1530
Nurses Workshop 1
1400 ndash 1530
Nurses Workshop 2
1400 ndash 1500QM Lecture 1
How we validate the apheresis machine
1400 ndash 1440Survivorship follow up issues
and patientsrsquo experiences
1450 ndash 1530Solid tumours
1540 ndash 1620Paediatric diseases
1630 ndash 1710Queries questions and quiz
1400
1430 1430
1500 1515 ndash 1615
QM Lecture 2Can you save money by improving the quality
1500
1530 1530
1600 1600 ndash 1730
Controversy 2 Is HSCT useful in
amyloidosis
1600 ndash 1730
Working Party Autoimmune Diseases
1600 ndash 1730
Working PartySevere Aplastic
Anaemia
1600 ndash 1730
Working PartySolid Tumours
1600 ndash 1730
Technical aspects II Advanced cell engineering
1600 ndash 1730
Nurses Plenary 2
1600 ndash 1730
Nurses Session 4
1600 ndash 1730
Nurses Workshop 3
1600 ndash 1730
Nurses Workshop 4
1600
1630 1630 ndash 1730QM Lecture 3
Engaging physicians in quality
1630
1700 1700
1730 1730 ndash 1900
Poster Sessions
1730 ndash 1900
Poster Sessions
1730 ndash 1830QM Workshop 2
Electronic quality management system
1730
1800 1800
1830 1830
1900 1900
Physicians Nurses Data Management Cell Processing Quality Management
EBMT Nurses Education Day
0900 ndash 0910 Welcome amp Introduction p 180900 ndash 1030
Satellite Symposia0900 ndash 1200
Statistical Course p 21
0900
0910 ndash 0950 Nausea amp vomiting ndash to vomit or not to vomit p 18 0930
0950 ndash 1030 Skin care ndash not every rash is GvHD p 18 1000
1030 ndash 1100 Coffee Break 1030
1100 ndash 1145 The golden hour ndash management of neutropenic sepsis p 18
1145 ndash 1230 Abnormal liver function tests p 181100 ndash 1300
Satellite Symposia
1100
1130
1200
1230 ndash 1330 Lunch1230
1300
1330 ndash 1410 Stepping out ndash rehabilitation post HSCT p 18
1410 ndash 1450 Fertility p 181330 ndash 1530
Satellite Symposia
1330
1400
1430
1450 ndash 1510 Coffee Break 1500
1510 ndash 1550 Late effects p 18 1530
1550 ndash 1630 Survivorship p 18
1600 ndash 1800
Satellite Symposia
1600
1630 ndash 1640 Closing p 18 1630
1700
1730
1800
1830
1900
1930
2000
Welcome Reception p 12
2030
2100
p 13
p 14
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p 19p 19p 19
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Detailed programme will be listed online on
wwwebmtorgebmt2012
0800 ndash 0900
Workshop 1 Stem cell
engineeringp 13
Oral Session
Poster Session
1845 ndash 2015
Opening Session Van Bekkum Award
EBMT Lecture p 12
8 9
Paediatric Day0730 0800 ndash 0900
Educational 5 Iron overload in HSCT ndash
assessment and treatment
0800 ndash 0900
Educational 6AML allogeneic HSCT
in first CR
0800 ndash 0900
Educational 7 Haemoglobino pathy
and HSCT
0800 ndash 0900
Educational 8Stem cell transplantation for
relapsedrefractory Hodgkinrsquos lymphoma patients
0800 ndash 0900
Workshop 5Immuno suppressive
drugs for GvHD
0800 ndash 0900
Workshop 6 HLA antibodies
in HSCT
0730
0800 0800
0830 0830 ndash 0920
Nurses Annual Meeting
Data Management Educational Session
0830
0900
0900 ndash 1030
HLA
1040 ndash 1120
Antibodies
1130 ndash 1210
Acute leukaemia (including ALL)
0900 ndash 1200
ProMISe2 Data retrieval
(experienced users only)
0900
0930 0930 ndash 1100
Plenary Session 1 GvHD
0930 ndash 1100
Plenary Session 2 Cellular therapy
0930 ndash 1100
Plenary Session 3 Paediatric Day
0930
1000 1000
1030 1030
1100 1100
1130 1130 ndash 1300
Controversy 3 Older sibling versus young
unrelated donors
1130 ndash 1300
Working Party Chronic Leukaemias
1130 ndash 1300
Paediatric Working Party Paediatric Diseases
1130 ndash 1300
Nuclear Accident Session
1130 ndash 1300
Nurses Plenary 3
1130 ndash 1300
Nurses Session 5
1130 ndash 1300
Nurses Session 6
1130 ndash 1300
Nurses Workshop 1(repeated)
1130
1200 1200
1230 1230
1300 1310 ndash 1350
Lunch Time Meeting 6Last minute hot topic
1310 ndash 1350
Lunch Time Meeting 4 We at EBMT
1310 ndash 1350Lunch Time Meetings 5
Post-transplant care when the child becomes an adult
1300 ndash 1400
Nursing Satellite Symposium
1300
13301330 ndash 1410
Centre presentation1420 ndash 1500
Centre presentation
1330 ndash 1430ProMISe2 HLA date entry
(experienced users only)
1330
1400 1400 ndash 1530
Oral Sessions 7 ndash 12Oral Session
1400 ndash 1530
Oral Sessions 7 ndash 121400 ndash 1530
Nurses Plenary 4
1400 ndash 1530
Nurses Session 7
1400 ndash 1530
Nurses Session 8
1400 ndash 1530
Nurses Workshop 2(repeated)
1400
1430 1430
1500 1500 ndash 1700
Med-B data entry and QampA session
1500
1530 1530
1600 1600 ndash 1730
Controversy 4Are cord blood banks
affordable
1600 ndash 1730
Working PartyLymphoma
1600 ndash 1730
Working PartyInborn Errors
1600 ndash 1730
Working Party Infectious Diseases
1600 ndash 1730
Joint Session EBMTWBMT
1600 ndash 1730
Nurses Session 9
1600 ndash 1730
Nurses Session 10
1600 ndash 1730
Nurses Workshop 3(repeated)
1600
1630 1630
1700 1700
1730 1730 ndash 1900
Poster Sessions
1730 ndash 1900
Poster Sessions
1730
1800 1800
1830 1830
1900 1900
2000 2000 EBMT Party 2000 EBMT Party 2000
tueSday 3 april 2012tueSday 3 april 2012
0730 0730 ndash 0830
General Assembly
0730
0800 0800 ndash 0850
Nurses Educational 4
0800 ndash 0850
Nurses Educational 5
0800 ndash 0850
Nurses Educational 6
0800
0830 0830 ndash 1000
Oral Session 13 ndash 20
0830
0900 0900 ndash 1000
Nurses Plenary 5
0900 ndash 1000
Nurses Session 11
0900 ndash 1000
Nurses Session 12
0900
0930 0930
1000 1000
1030 1030 ndash 1200
Plenary Session 4Do registries still have a future
1030 ndash 1200
Plenary Session 5Endothelial disease in HSCT
1030 ndash 1200
Plenary Session 6Stem cells and microenvironment
1030 ndash 1200
Joint Session EBMTWMDA
1030 ndash 1215
Nurses Closing Session
1030
1100 1100
1130 1130
1200 1215 ndash 1345
Final Plenary SessionAll around the telomere
1200
1230 1230
1300 1300
1330 1345 ndash 1400 Closing 1330
1400 1400
1430 1400 ndash 1800
Advanced EBMT training course on European approach
to the medical management of mass radiation exposure
1430
1500 1500
1530 1530
1600 1600
1630 1630
1700 1700
1730 1730
1800 1800
WMDA World Marrow Donor AssociationWBMT Worldwide Network for Blood amp Marrow Transplantation
p 15
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p 16
p 16
p 16 p 16 p 16 p 16 p 16
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p 15p 15 p 15 p 15 p 15
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0930 ndash 1100
Joint Session PhysiciansNurses See all hear all say everything
WedneSday 4 april 2012 WedneSday 4 april 2012
p 16
0800 ndash 0900
Workshop 7Decision making how to
choose a cord blood unit
10
6th ebmt patIent amp FamIly Day saturDay 31 marCh 2012
RegistrationPlease note that no fee is charged to attend the meeting but pre-registration is required for planning purposes
wwwebmtorgebmt2012 Link Patient amp Family Day
Dearpatientsfamilymembersandcarers
We have the pleasure to organize the 6th EBMT Patient amp Family Day together with patients and patient organizations from allacross Europe This important event will take place on Saturday31 March 2012 at the PALEXPO in Geneva The venue is easilyaccessiblebyrailwayandplane
Livelydiscussionsare thebase forbuilding trustbetweenpatientsanddoctorsForabetterunderstandingchoosingthebestmedicalcareandbalancingallpossibletherapeuticoptionsarecrucial
Patient-andfamily-relatedtopicshavebecomean integralpartofthe EBMTrsquos activities This yearrsquos focus will be on the challengesof life after stem cell transplantation including both autologousand allogeneic transplantations In Europe more than 28000patients receive an autologous or an allogeneic transplant every yearandareconfrontedwiththesamekindofchallengesafterthetransplantationThesessionswillbesupportedbytestimonialsfromrepresentativesofpatientassociationsandsocialworkers
In theafternoonyouwillhave theopportunity todiscussdiseasespecific issues with experts in round-table discussions Practicalissues likevaccinationtravellingcaringforchildrenorpetsandasessionon intimacyand fertilitywillbepartof thediscussionAnupdatedprogrammecanbefoundonthecongresshomepagewwwebmtorgebmt2012LinkPatientampFamilyday
Simultaneous translation in English French and German in theplenary sessions will facilitate mutual understanding amongstparticipants
Asattractingnumeroushumanitarianorganizations like theWorldHealth Organisation or the International Committee of the RedCrossGenevarsquoscharmgoesbeyonditslocationatthelakeandwillbe the perfect place for the 6thEBMTPatientampFamilyDay
Welookforwardtowelcomingyoutothisevent
JoumlrgHalter VeacuteroniqueChapuis JakobRPassweg YvesChalandonChairPatientampFamilyDay ChairPatientampFamilyDay CongressPresident ChairLocalOrganizing Committee
AndreacuteTichelli ArnoMank AlejandroMadrigalScientificChair PresidentEBMTNursesGroup EBMTPresident
0930 ndash 1230 Plenary Session 1 ndash 3
0930ndash1000 Welcome to the 6th EBMT Patient amp Family Day2012
1000ndash1100 Thepatientspeaksadifficultdecision(French) Lifeaftertransplantationachallenge(German)
1100ndash1130 Chronic GvHD
1130ndash1200 CoffeeBreak
1200ndash1230 Infectiousrisksandwhatcanbedone
1230ndash1330 Lunch
1330 ndash 1430 Round table Session
Acute Leukaemia Myelodysplastic syndrome Multiple myeloma Lymphoma Non-malignant disorders
1430 ndash 1700 Plenary Session 4 ndash 6
1430ndash1500 Impact of patient support groups
1500ndash1545 Practicalissuesvaccinationtravellingcaringforchildrencaringforpets
1545ndash1615 CoffeeBreak
1615ndash1645 Practicalissuesintimacysexualityandfertility
1645ndash1700 FarewellbytheEBMTPresidentoutlookintothe future of stem cell transplantation
1700 Endofmeeting
6th ebmt patIent amp FamIly Day 2012 lIFe aFter stem Cell transplantatIon
Preliminary Programme
11
sCIentIFIC sessIons
Patient amp Family Day
FollowingthesuccessofthefivepreviousPatientampFamilyDaysheldinLyon2007Florence2008Gothenburg2009Vienna2010andParis2011acomprehensiveandinformativePatientampFamilyDayisplannedforGenevaonSaturday31March2012
ThePatientampFamilyDayrsquosthemeldquoLifeafterstemcelltransplantationrdquowillbebroughtupduringPlenaryLecturesandRoundtableSessionsintheafternoon
Satellite Symposia
The EBMT meeting will begin on Sunday morning 1 April 2012at0900hwithacomprehensiveprogrammeofSatelliteSymposiaprepared by leading companies in the field in liaison with the EBMT2012ScientificCommittee
EBMT Lecture Van Bekkum Award
The official Opening Session will be held on Sunday evening1 April 2012 with the prestigious EBMT Lecture followed by theVanBekkumAward
TheVanBekkumawardisbestowedonthebestabstractsubmittedtotheEBMTAnnualMeetingandisselectedbytheEBMTBoard
Presidential Symposium Basic Science Award
The Presidential Symposium includes the best abstracts on basicscience and clinical topics An award for the Best Basic ScienceAbstractwillbepresentedduringthePresidentialSymposiumThisyearrsquos prize of euro2rsquo000isgenerouslysupportedbyGenzyme
Educational Sessions
Educational session topics will give a broad overview of currentstandardtreatmentandtrendsinstemcelltransplantation
Workshop Sessions
Workshop sessions include the discussion of technical proceduresand clinical management issues and allow the opportunity forquestionsandanswers
Controversies Sessions
This is an attractive form for debating controversial topics Underthe supervision and guidance of a chair opposing arguments areputforwardbytwospeakersrepresentingdifferentviewpointsTheaudiencewillhavea chance to state theiropinions regarding thedebatedtopic
Lunch Time Meetings
SixHotTopicLunchTimeMeetingsof40minuteswilltakeplaceonMondayandTuesdayThesubjectofthesemeetingsareautoimmunediseasersquos alternative donor small molecules in HSCT we at theEBMTandpost-transplantcarewhenthechildrenbecomesanadultWekeeponesubjectforalastminutehottopic
Working Parties
TheWorkingParty sessions form the cornerstonesof themeeting
providing delegates with an overview of study developments and
projects
The programme will be developed together with the chairpersons
andactivemembersoftheelevenEBMTworkingparties
bullAcuteLeukaemia
bullAplasticAnaemia
bullAutoimmuneDiseases
bullChronicLeukaemias
bullImmunobiology
bullInbornErrors
bullInfectiousDiseases
bullLateEffects
bullLymphoma
bullPaediatricDiseases
bullSolidTumours
Plenary Sessions amp Joint Sessions
TherewillbesixPlenarySessionsandthreeJointSessionsorganized
incollaborationwithpartnersocietiesandtheEBMTNursesGroup
bullJointSessionPhysiciansNurses
bullJointSessionEBMTWMDA
bullJointSessionWBMT
WBMT WorldwideNetworkforBloodandMarrowTransplantation
WMDA WorldMarrowDonorAssociation
Cell Processing Sessions
ThefirstCellProcessingDayonMonday2April2012isorganized
jointlybyEBMTandISCT(InternationalSocietyforCellularTherapy)
Itisintendedforpersonsworkinginthecellprocessinglaboratoryas
techniciansworkingonthebenchbiologistsandphysiciansdirectly
involvedincellprocessingcellprocessinglaboratorymanagersand
personsresponsibleforqualityassessmentofthecellprocessingpart
Paediatric Sessions
Almostallpaediatricactivitiessuchaseducationalworkingparty
scientific and poster sessions have been regrouped and will take
placeonTuesday3April2012ndashthePaediatricDay
Oral Sessions
PresentationsfortheOralSessionswillbeselectedfromsubmitted
abstractsbasedonthequalityoftheabstractwhichwillbescored
byatleastthreeindependentreferees
Poster Sessions
PosterSessionswillbeheldontheMondayandTuesdayevenings
Posterswillbeondisplaythroughoutthewholedaybutpresenting
authorswill beavailableduring these evening sessions todiscuss
theirworkandansweranyquestions
12
sCIentIFIC sessIons
EBMT Education Day for Nurses and Allied Health Professionals
The focus of the 8thAnnualEducationDaywillbeldquoEarlyand lateeffectsafterHSCTandtheirimpactofthepatientrsquosqualityofliferdquoThispre-meetingdayismeantasaneducationdayandtohighlightthiswehavemade some changes this year Thepresentations forthesessionswillbeplacedonthewebsitepostthemeetingtogetherwithspeakerCVreadinglistanddocumentsexplainingtheaimsforthisdayasaldquoMeetinginaboxrdquoTheaimofthisconceptistoenablefor nurses in Europe to set up this ldquoEducation Dayrdquo in their owncountriesFurthermoretherewillnotbeanyadvancedsessionOurambitionisthatnursesandalliedhealthprofessionalsregardlessoftheirexperiencewithinthefieldofHSCTwillhavesomethingnewtolearnfromthisdayandbringhometotheirownpractice
Nurses Group
TheNursesrsquogroup looksforwardtomeetingyouatEBMT2012inGeneva Themeeting this yearwill include theusual combinationof educational workshops (limited attendance) plenary orallypresentedabstractsandpostersThemeetingwillopenonMondaywith a session highlighting the activity of the EBMT Nurses group andpresentationofthe4thDistinguishedMeritAwardWearealsodelighted to be able to present a keynote speaker for this yearProfDrNoraKearneydirectoroftheCancerCareResearchCentreoftheUniversityofStirling(UK)ShewilltalkaboutnursingresearchandhoweducationcanimprovetheprofileoftheBMTnurse
AsameetingEBMTgiveusagreatopportunity for collaborationbetweendisciplinesand the joint session is one The topicof thisyearrsquos joint session will be communication ldquoSee all hear all sayeverythingrdquohowtopreventmiscommunicationrdquo
Data Management Group
The Data Management Group will organize educational sessionsandpracticalProMISesessionsDuringthemeetinggrouptrainingsessionsonthe internetdatamanagementsystemProMISe2willtakeplaceinthemaincomputerroomPleaseregisterinadvanceonthecongressregistrationform
(For more details on the Data Management Group Programmepleaserefertopage21)
JACIE Session
The 2012 JACIE Session will take place on Monday 4 April from1200 ndash 1300 This popular one hour session will include aninteresting informative and thought-provoking presentation foranybodyinvolvedintheprocessofJACIEaccreditation
4th EBMT Quality Management Meeting
Following the success of the past EBMT Quality Management MeetingsitwasdecidedtomakeitamainstayoftheEBMTCongressProgrammeAsobservedduringthepreviousQualityManagementMeetingsthisisafantasticopportunityforpeopleworkinginqualitymanagement to share experiences and to meet colleagues alsoworkinginthisincreasinglyimportantarea
Please note The 4th EBMT Quality Management Meeting is open to all delegatesattendingEBMT2012Pre-registrationonthecongressregistrationformisencouragedtofacilitatelogisticsandtocreateadatabaseforfuturecommunicationsrelatingtoqualitymanagementactivities
0900ndash1800 Satellite Symposia
1845ndash2015 Opening SessionEBMT Lecture
Chairs Alejandro Madrigal (London UK) Arno Mank (Amsterdam NL) Jakob Passweg (Basel CH)
The viral genome withinDidierTrono(LausanneCH)
Van Bekkum Award
sCIentIFIC programme physICIans sunDay 1 aprIl 2012
2015 Welcome Reception
Abstract Submission Deadlines
21 November 2011 Nurses Group
15 December 2011 Physicians amp Data Management Group
13
sCIentIFIC programme physICIans monDay 2 aprIl 2012
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 1HLA- and non-HLA immunogenetic factors
Chairs Nicolaus Kroumlger (Hamburg DE) Olle Ringdeacuten (Stockholm SE)
0800ndash0830 Genomic polymorphism and allogeneic HSCTJean-MarieTiercy(GenevaCH)
0830ndash0900 Optimal matching in haematopoietic cell transplantationEffiePetersdorf(SeattleUS)
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 2Female fertility maintenance
Chairs Alicia Rovoacute (Basel CH) Maria Teresia Van Lint (Genoa IT)
0800ndash0830 Female infertility after HSCTNinaSalooja(LondonUK)
0830ndash0900 New strategies for fertility preservation in women after HSCTArielRevel(JerusalemIL)
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 3Viruses in HSCT
Chairs Per Ljungman (Stockholm SE) Hans Hirsch (Basel CH)
0800ndash0830 Clinical features and outcome patients with respiratory virus infectionLaurentKaiser(GenevaCH)
0830ndash0900 Clinical use of pathogen specific T-lymphocytesHermannEinsele(WuumlrzburgDE)
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 4 Autologous HSCT for DLBCL
Chairs Anna Sureda (Cambridge UK) Christian Gisselbrecht (Paris FR)
0800ndash0830 Role of autologous HSCT in the R-CHOP eraMicheleGhielmini(LuganoCH)
0830ndash0900 RIT as part of the high-dose scheduleFranckMorschhauser(LilleFR)
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 1Stem cell engineering
Cell Processing Day
Session
Chairs Ineke Slaper-Cortenbach (Utrecht NL) Federico Rodriguez (San Diego US)
0800ndash0830 Graft engineering mimicking the marrow microenvironment for cord expansionVardaDeutsch(Tel-AvivIL)
0830ndash0900 Cryopreservation and thawing of haematopoietic cellsGregorioMartin-Henao(BarcelonaES)
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 2Donor selection
Chairs Franco Aversa (Perugia IT) Joumlrg Halter (Basel CH)
0800ndash0830 When you do not have a good donorMaryEapen(MilwaukeeUS)
0830ndash0900 Is there an age limit for a matched family donorDerwoodPamphilon(BristolUK)
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 3What is the most appropriate conditioning regimen
Chairs Francesco Frassoni (Genoa IT) Miguel Sanz (Valencia ES)
0800ndash0830 When is standard conditioning indicatedCharlesCraddock(BirminghamUK)
0830ndash0900 In case of RIC which is the most appropriate regimenMohamadMohty(NantesFR)
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 4The metabolic syndrome and its consequences
Chairs Hans-Jochem Kolb (Munich DE) Anita Lawitschka (Vienna AT)
0800ndash0830 Prevalence and risk factors for metabolic syndrome after HSCTMerviTaskinen(HelsinkiFI)
0830ndash0900 Screening for metabolic syndrome after HSCT What difference will it makeDianaGreenfield(SheffieldUK)
0900 ndash 1030 JACIE Educational Session
0930 ndash 1100 Presidential Symposium
0930 ndash 1100 Technical aspects IBasic processing aspects and problem management
Cell Processing Day
Session
Chair Francesco Lanza (Cremona IT)
0930ndash1000 Processing of the peripheral blood progenitor cell products using a novel acustophoresis platformStefanScheding(LundSE)
1000ndash1030 Thawing of stem cell products in the lab or bedsideFedericoRodriguez(SanDiegoUSA)
1030ndash1100 Erythrocyte depletion when amp howDamianosSotiropoulos(ThessalonikiGR)
1130 ndash 1300 Working Party Sessions
- Late Effects
- Immunobiology
- Akute Leukaemia
14
sCIentIFIC programme physICIans monDay 2 aprIl 2012
1130 ndash 1300 Controversy 1Outpatient transplantation versus protective measures
Chairs Juumlrgen Finke (Freiburg DE) Dominik Heim (Basel CH)
1130ndash1200 Protective measuresPerLjungman(StockholmSE)
1200ndash1230 Outpatient transplantationJayeshMehta(ChicagoUS)
1230ndash1300 Discussion
1130 ndash 1300 Quality assessment Cell Processing Day
Session
Chair Christian Chabannon (Marseille FR)
1130ndash1200 CD34 enumeration pre and post cryopreservationFrancescoLanza(CremonaIT)
1200ndash1230 Terminology and labeling of cellular therapy productsInekeSlaper-Cortenbach(UtrechtNL)
1230ndash1300 GMP facilities what for and what are the rulesChristianKalberer(BaselCH)
1200 ndash 1300 JACIE Session
1200ndash1220 Consequences of regulation on ATMPsMarkLowdell(LondonUK)
1220ndash1240 5th edition of the standardsDerwoodPamphilon(BristolUK)
1240ndash1300 Implementation of ISBT128InekeSlaper-Cortenbach(UtrechtNL)
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time meeting 1Autoimmune diseases
Chairs Riccardo Saccardi (Florence IT) Athanasios Fassas (Thessaloniki GR)
1310ndash1330 Autoimmune disease stem cell transplantation an appraisalAlanTyndall(BaselCH)
1330ndash1350 MSC for autoimmune diseaseChristianJorgensen(MontpellierFR)
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time meeting 2Alternative donor
Chairs Arnon Nagler (Tel Hashomer IL) Fabio Ciceri (Milan IT)
1310ndash1330 Umbilical cord blood transplantation past present and futureElianeGluckman(ParisFR)
1330ndash1350 Haploidentical transplantation when and howAndreaBacigalupo(GenoaIT)
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time meeting 3Small molecules in HSCT
Chairs Axel Zander (Hamburg DE) Eduardo Olavarria (Pamplona ES)
1310ndash1330 The use of TKIs for CML in the context of allogeneic stem cell transplantationFranckNicolini(LyonFR)
1330ndash1350 Rethinking FLT3 inhibitorsFlorianHeidel(MagdeburgDE)
1400 ndash 1530 Oral Sessions 1 ndash 6
1600 ndash 1730 Working Party Sessions
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Severe Aplastic Anaemia
- Solid Tumours
1600 ndash 1730 Controversy 2Is HSCT useful in amyloidosis
Chairs Goumlsta Gahrton (Stockholm SE) Urs Hess (St Gallen CH)
1600ndash1630 Autologous HSCT is here to stayPhilippeMoreau(NantesFR)
1630ndash1700 New drugs will make HSCT obsoleteGiampaoloMerlini(PaviaIT)
1700ndash1730 Discussion
1600 ndash 1730 Technical aspects IIAdvanced cell engineering
Cell Processing Day
Session
Chair Martin Hildebrandt (Hannover DE)
Cell selection for clinical use Regulatory T cellsMatthiasEdinger(RegensburgDE)
Engineering of T-helper cells and cytotoxic T-cellsTobiasFeuchtinger(TuumlbingenDE)
Expansion of NK cells for clinical useUlrikeKoehl(FrankfurtDE)
1730 ndash 1900 Poster Sessions
15
sCIentIFIC programme physICIans tuesDay 3 aprIl 2012
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 5Iron overload in HSCT ndash assessment and treatment
Chairs Alberto Bosi (Florence IT) Michel Duchosal (Lausanne CH)
0800ndash0830 Iron overload and outcome of allogeneic HSCTJohnKoreth(BostonUS)
0830ndash0900 Posttransplant iron depletionAntonioPiga(TurinIT)
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 6AML allogeneic HSCT in first CR
Chairs Didier Blaise (Marseille FR) Charles Craddock (Birmingham UK)
0800ndash0830 Non-transplant results in the elderly AMLAlanBurnett(CardiffUK)
0830ndash0900 How to transplant patients with AML in 1 CRJanCornelissen(RotterdamNL)
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 7Haemoglobinopathy and HSCT
Paediatric Day
Session
Chairs Guido Lucarelli (Rome IT) Ardeshir Ghavamzadeh (Tehran IR)
0800ndash0830 ThalassaemiaEmanueleAngelucci(CalgiariIT)
0830ndash0900 Sickle cell diseaseFranccediloiseBernaudin(CreacuteteilFR)
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 8Stem cell transplantation for relapsed refractory Hodgkinrsquos lymphoma patients
Chair Paolo Corradini (Milan IT)
0800ndash0830 Autologous stem cell transplantAndreasJosting(CologneDE)
0830ndash0900 Allogeneic stem cell transplantAnnaSureda(CambridgeUK)
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 5Immunosuppressive drugs for GvHD
Chairs Mauricette Michallet (Lyon FR) Yves Chalandon (Geneva CH)
0800ndash0830 Overview of immunosuppressive agents for prevention and treatment of GvHDCoreyCutler(BostonUS)
0830ndash0900 When and how to use which drugErnstHoller(RegensburgDE)
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 6HLA antibodies in HSCT
Chairs Effie Petersdorf (Seattle US) Jean Villard (Geneva CH)
0800ndash0830 Technical approach of HLA-antibody testingStefanSchaub(BaselCH)
0830ndash0900 The role of anti-HLA antibodies in rejection AnnekeBrand(LeidenNL)
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 7Decision making How to choose a cord blood unit
Paediatric Day
Session
Chairs Vincent Kindler (Geneva CH)
0800ndash0830 Umbilical cord blood transplantation how when and for whomArnonNagler(TelHashomerIL)
0830ndash0900 Single double CB unit or intramedullary application VandersonRocha(OxfordUK)
0930 ndash 1100 Plenary Session 1GvHD
Chairs Mary Horowitz (Milwaukee US) Ernst Holler (Regensburg DE)
0930ndash1000 Second line treatment when to start and what to useGeacuterardSocieacute(ParisFR)
1000ndash1030 Experimental drugs for GvHDDanWeissdorf(MinneapolisUS)
1030ndash1100 Assessment of treatment response StevenPavletic(BethesdaUS)
0930 ndash 1100 Plenary Session 2Cellular therapy
Chairs Marina Cavazzana-Calvo (Paris FR) Aleksandra Wodnar-Filipowicz (Basel CH)
0930ndash1000 Epithelial stem cells and regenerative medicine PaulRRiley(LondonUK)
1000ndash1030 Wiskott Aldrich SyndromeChristophKlein(HannoverDE)
1030ndash1100 Gene therapy for chronic granulomatous disease lessons and perspectivesManuelGrez(FrankfurtDE)
16
sCIentIFIC programme physICIans tuesDay 3 aprIl 2012
0930 ndash 1100 Plenary Session 3Paediatric Day
Paediatric Day
Session
Chairs Christina Peters (Vienna AT) Kurt Leibundgut (Berne CH)
0930ndash1000 Advances in overcoming treatment resistance in recurrent malignant brain tumours
From autologous to allogeneic HSCT following myeloablative chemotherapy HishamAbdel-Azim(LosAngelesUS)
1000ndash1030 Allogeneic HSCT for children with monosomy 7FrancoLocatelli(RomeIT)
1030ndash1100 Paediatric haploidentical allogeneic stem cell transplantationPeterLang(TuumlbingenDE)
0930 ndash 1100 Joint Session Physicians NursesldquoSee all hear all say everythingrdquo how to prevent miscommunication
Chairs Arno Mank (Amsterdam NL) Andreacute Tichelli (Basel CH)
0930ndash1000 What healthcare professionals believe they say and what patients think they hearLesleyFallowfield(BrightonUK)
1000ndash1030 Look through my eyesrsquo The patientrsquos point of viewPeterKapitein(NL)
1030ndash1100 Communication within the nurse-physician team AlexanderKiss(BaselCH)
1130 ndash 1300 Working Party Sessions
- Chronic Leukaemia
- Paediatric Diseases Paediatric Day Session
1130 ndash 1300 Nuclear Accidents Session
1130 ndash 1300 Controversy 3Older sibling versus young unrelated donor
Chairs Geacuterard Socieacute (Paris FR) Andreas Buser (Basel CH)
1130ndash1200 Older sibling is betterDietgerNiederwieser(LeipzigDE)
1200ndash1230 Younger perfectly matched unrelated donor is better NicolausKroumlger(HamburgDE)
1230ndash1300 Discussion
1300 ndash 1400 Nature Publishing Group
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time meeting 4We at the EBMT
Chairs Alejandro Madrigal (London UK) Alois Gratwohl (Basel CH)
1310ndash1330 25 years of electronic data management lessons for the futureRonaldBrand(LeidenNL)
1330ndash1350 Ten years after the first JACIE inspectionChristianChabannon(MarseilleFR)
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time meeting 5Post-transplant care when the child becomes an adult
Paediatric Day
Session
Chairs Giorgio Dini (Genoa IT) Tayfun Guumlngoumlr (Zurich CH)
1310ndash1330 Transition paediatrics-adult care CharlotteNiemeyer(FreiburgDE)
1330ndash1350 Adolescence in the posttransplant phase ThomasKlingebiel(FrankfurtDE)
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time meeting 6Last minute hot topic
1400 ndash 1530 Oral Sessions 7 ndash 12
1600 ndash 1730 Working Party Sessions
- Infectious Diseases
- Inborn Errors Paediatric Day Session
- Lymphoma
1600 ndash 1730 Controversy 4Are cord blood banks affordable
Chairs Sergio Querol (London UK) Grazia Nicoloso de Faveri (Berne CH)
1600ndash1630 No they are notThomasBart(BerneCH)
1630ndash1700 Yes they are GesineKoumlgler(DuumlsseldorfDE)
1700ndash1730 Discussion
1600 ndash 1730 Joint Session EBMT WBMT
1730 ndash 1900 Poster Sessions
17
sCIentIFIC programme physICIans WeDnesDay 4 aprIl 2012
nuClear aCCIDent CommIttee traInIng sessIon WeDnesDay 4 aprIl 2012
0730 ndash 0830 General Assembly
0830 ndash 1000 Oral Sessions 13 ndash 20
1030 ndash 1200 Plenary Session 4Do registries still have a future
Chairs Norbert-Claude Gorin (Paris FR) Jane Apperley (London UK)
1030ndash1100 The macroeconomics of stem cell transplantationAloisGratwohl(BaselCH)
1100ndash1130 The future of observational research in stem cell transplantationMaryHorowitz(MilwaukeeUS)
1130ndash1200 Donor follow-up ndash why it is neededSuzannavanWalraven(LeidenNL)
1030 ndash 1200 Plenary Session 5Endothelial disease in HSCT
Chairs Andrea Bacigalupo (Genoa IT) Eliane Gluckman (Paris FR)
1030ndash1100 The role of the endothelium in HSCTEnricCarreras(BarcelonaES)
1100ndash1130 Sinusoidal obstruction syndromeLauraRubbia-Brandt(GenevaCH)
1130ndash1200 Transplant associated microangiopathyTapaniRuutu(HelsinkiFI)
1030 ndash 1200 Plenary Session 6Stem cells and the microenvironment
Chairs John Goldman (London UK) Markus Manz (Zurich CH)
1030ndash1100 Stem cells out of the nicheTsveeLapidot(RehovotIL)
1100ndash1130 Stem cells into the thymus YannBarrandon(LausanneCH)
1130ndash1200 Mesenchymal and haematopoietic stem cells form a unique bone marrow niche SimoacutenMeacutendez-Ferrer(MadridES)
1030 ndash 1200 Joint Session EBMT WMDA
1215 ndash 1345 Final Plenary SessionAll around the telomere
Chairs Willem Fibbe (Leiden NL) Gabriela Baerlocher (Berne CH)
1215ndash1245 Telomere structure and maintenance by the telomerase enzymeJoachimLingner(LausanneCH)
1245ndash1315 Dyskeratosis congenita a disorder of telomere biologyBlancheAlter(RockvilleUS)
1315ndash1345 Telomere attrition and the telomeropathies focus on marrow failure and regenerationNealYoung(BethesdaUS)
1345 ndash 1400 Closing Session
1400 ndash 1800 Advanced EBMT training course on European approach to the medical management of mass radiation exposure
Chairs R Powles (London UK) A Madrigal (London UK)
1400 IntroductionAlejandroMadrigal(LondonUK)
1405 Basic irradiation physics for ldquobeginnersrdquoDuncanCox(UK)
1420 Previous incidents effects of irradiationLeifStenke(StockholmSE)
1450 Scenarios ndash hidden sources overtDuncanCox(UK)
1520 Primary triageTonyBleetman(UK)
1550 Secondary triage METREPOL EBMT Pocket GuideRayPowles(LondonUK)
1620 Supportive therapy to neutropenic patientsGrahamJackson(Newcastle-upon-TyneUK)
1650 BMT protocols BMT triageTonyPagliuca(LondonUK)
1705 Multi-organ dysfunction syndromeBahwnaSirohi(NewDelhiIN)
1720 EBMT REMM HPA website familiarizationJaneApperley(LondonUK)
1750 Closing remarksRayPowles(LondonUK)
RegistrationIfinterestedpleaseenrollforthesessionviaonlineapplicationorcontactSharonGage
sharongagesrgprojectmanagementcouk
18
nurses eDuCatIon Day sunDay 1 aprIl 2012
EBMT Education Day for Nurses amp Allied Health Professionals
AsinpreviousyearstherewillbeaPre-meetingEducationDayaimedatnursesandhealthprofessionalThefocusofthe8thAnnualEducationDay will be ldquoEarly and late effects after Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation and their impact of the patientrsquos quality of liferdquo Our ambitionisthatnursesandalliedhealthprofessionalsregardlessoftheirexperiencewithinthefieldofHSCTwillhavesomethingnewtolearnfromthisdayandbringhometotheirownpractice
EBMT Education Day Preliminary Programme
0900ndash0910 Welcome and introductionArnoMank(AmsterdamNL)
0910ndash0950 Nausea amp vomiting ndash to vomit or not to vomit MalinHakansson(GothenburgSE)
0950ndash1030 Skin care ndash not every rash is GvHD EileenParry(LancashireUK)
1030ndash1100 Coffeebreak
1100ndash1145 The golden hour ndash management of neutropenic sepsis JohnMurray(ManchesterUK)
1145ndash1230 Abnormal liver function tests CathrinFlynn(DublinIE)
1230ndash1330 Lunch
RegistrationThis education day is separate from the EBMT meeting and registration for the congress does not automatically entitle participation at the EBMT Education Day
PleaseregisterviaInternetwwwebmtorgebmt2012LinkRegistration(Paymentbycreditcardwillbenecessary)orusetherespectiveregistrationformThankstogenerouscorporatesponsorshiptheregistrationfeeisonlyeuro50ndashperparticipantForassistancepleasecontactebmtcongrexch
1330ndash1410 Stepping out ndash rehabilitation post HSCT JoachimWiskermann(HeidelbergDE)
1410ndash1450 Fertility CorienEcltink(AmsterdamNL)
1450ndash1510 Coffeebreak
1510ndash1550 Late effects YvesChalandon(GenevaCH)
1550ndash1630 Survivorship DianaGreenfield(SheffieldUK)
1630ndash1640 ClosingElisabethWallhult(GothenburgSE)
19
monDay 2 aprIl 2012 ndash sCIentIFIC programme nurses group WeDnesDay 4 aprIl 2012
Educational Sessions
There will be six early morning educational sessions covering thefollowingtopics
bull Extra Corporal Photopheresis (ECP) PeterTaylor(UK)
bull Management of the immunosuppressive patient VeroniqueCamus(CH)
bull Transplant at home ChristinaGallego(ES)
bull Donor issues ndash Who is looking after me MalreadNiconghalie(IE)
bull Compliance MonicaFliedner(CH)
bull Safe administration of chemotherapy BernieOrsquoDonnell(IE)
Workshops
This year theNursesgroupwill hold fourworkshopsand threeofthesewillberepeatedAllworkshopswillhavelimitedcapacityItishopedthatbydoingthiswewillbeabletohaveamoreinteractiveandpracticalsession
Workshop 1Central Venous Access Device (CVAD)
Steve Hill (Manchester UK)
Workshop 2Sexuality
Corien M Eeltink (Amsterdam NL)
Workshop 3Care of the carer
Barry Quinn (London UK)
Workshop 4European management
Susanne Heijmenberg (Amsterdam NL)
Nurses Annual Meeting
TheNursesAnnualMeetingwilltakeplaceonTuesdayfrom0830to0920
repeatedworkshopswithlimitedattendance
Plenary Sessions
Therewillbefiveplenarysessionswiththreespeakerseachgivingparticipants the opportunity to meet the expert
Disease updates
bull Lymphoma PeterDreger(HeidelbergDE)
bull Acute Lymphatic Leukemia MohamadMohty(FR)
bull Aplastic anaemia
Apheresis
bull Mobilisation JohnMurray(ManchesterUK)
bull Extra Corporal Photopheresis (ECP) MaggieFoster(UK)
bull Donor follow-up JoergHalter(BaselCH)
Management of haematology emergencies
bull Septic shock JohnMurray(ManchesterUK)
bull Extravasation BernieOacuteDonell(IE)
bull Tumour lysis JoachimBlankart(HamburgDE)
bull Transfusion reactions MonicaBraisch(CH)
Management of relapse
bull The transition from active to palliative care MatsLinderholm(UmearingSE)
bull Donor Lymphocyte Infusion (DLI) EudoardoOlavarrioLopez(ES)
bull Ethical issues-dilemmas TanjaKrones(CH)
Paediatrics
bull Sibling to the patient MargarethaNolbris(GothenburgSE)
bull Complementary therapy OliveOacuteNeill(IE)
bull Psychological aspects
TheNursesrsquogrouplooksforwardtomeetingyouatEBMT2012inGenevaThemeetingthisyearwillincludethecombinationofeducationalsessionsworkshops(limitedattendance)plenarysessionsandorallypresentedabstractsandposters
ThemainmeetingwillopenonMondaymorningwithaPresidentialsymposiumgivinganoverviewoftheactivitiesaswellastheachievementsanddevelopmentsoftheEBMTNursesGroupThisyeartherewillbeakeynotespeakerProfDrNoraKearneydirectoroftheCancerCareResearchCentreoftheUniversityofStirling(UK)ShewilltalkaboutnursingresearchandhoweducationcanimprovetheprofileoftheBMTnurse
20
Oral Sessions
Oralsessionswillbeselectedfromsubmittedabstractsaccordingtoscoresgiventothembytheabstractreviewboard
Poster Sessions
Nursesrsquo posters selected from submitted abstracts will be displayedthroughoutthecongresswithtimefordiscussiononMondayandTuesdayeveningswhenpresentersareexpectedtobeavailableattheirposter
Prizes
The Nurses group is pleased to announce that the best oralpresentationandthebestposterwillbeawarded
National Group Meetings
AsinpreviousyearsnationalgroupshavetheopportunitytomeetanddiscussnationalmattersofHSCTnursingintheirownlanguageCountries which donrsquot have a formal national group yet couldget together and discuss setting up a national group to combineworkforcesandexchangeexperiencesintheirownlanguage
Nurses Satelllite Symposia
Two Nursing Satellite Symposia will take place on Monday andTuesdayfrom1300ndash1400
monDay 2 aprIl 2012 ndash sCIentIFIC programme nurses group WeDnesDay 4 aprIl 2012
21
sCIentIFIC programme Data management group
As inprevious years theEBMTDataManagementgroupwill usetheopportunityprovidedbythisAnnualMeetingtoofferaseriesoftechnicalandscientificsessionsfordatamanagementprofessionalswithinaninteractiveandfriendlyenvironmentThiswillbeanotheruniqueopportunityforindividualsfromdifferentcentrescountriesandinstitutionstomeetupandgettoknoweachotherfacetoface
ProMISe Training SessionsWeareonceagainofferingtrainingsessionsonhowtoaccessandusetheRegistrydatabasebymeansofProMISeforData Entry andData Retrieval ndash with additional sessions this year for HLA and MED-B formsTheData Entrysession isan introductionandonlyabsolute beginners shouldsignupforitThiscoursewillemphasizehowtoenteraMED-Aregistration(includingsubsequenttransplantandfollow-upsforapatient)TheData Retrieval session will focus on obtaining data listings frequencies and how to run reportsAlthough this course is open to all users it is not recommendedforpeoplewhoareabsolutebeginners[PleasenotethattheDataRetrievalsessiononTuesday isarepetitionoftheMondaysessiontoallowmoreparticipantstoattendandbenefitfromthecourse]
The HLA Data Entry session on Tuesday is a workshop sessionwhich will focus on how to enter HLA typing reports for thoseusers who want to do it themselves (building on the morningrsquosHLAEducationalsession inthe lecturehall)Thissession isaimedprimarily at experienced ProMISe users The ADVANCED DATA ENTRY (including MED-B) amp QampA training session on Tuesdayafternoon is open to everyoneandwillconcentrateonexamplesofcomplexdataincludingaddingmissingdatafollowupssubsequentdiagnosesandtransplantsaswellastheintricaciesofMED-BdataentrywithapracticalQampAsession
Please note A maximum of 30 participants can attend eachProMISe training session in the main computer room We kindlyask participants to register in advance following the instructions providedonthecongressregistrationformwithaseparateformtobecompletedforProMISetrainingcourses
Educational SessionsAvariedprogrammefordatamanagementprofessionalsatalllevelsof their career Therewillbeeducational sessions toassistpeoplewho are new to the field to enhance their knowledge and somesessionswithhigherscientificcontextwhichshouldbeofinteresttoeverybodyregardlessofbackgroundThesessionswillincludebullScience-stemcellmobilizationantibodiesacuteleukaemiaHLAbullJACIE-explanationandrequirementsforJACIEaccreditationbullDataqualityndashalwaysimportantbullPaediatricsbullSessionsonFollow-upformssolidtumours(withreferenceto
Med-Bforms)survivorshipandlong-termfollow-upfocusingonissuesfacedbypatients
bullHintsandtipsfortransplantregistrationndashaworkshoptypesessionondataentryforallcentres
bullPresentationsfromDatamanagersandotherprofessionalsbasedincentressharingtheirexperiencendashwithexamplesofprocedurestheyusetoensuregoodworkingpractise
Werecommendparticipantstoattendasmanysessionsaspossiblendasheveniftheydonotseemtorelatetotheirwork(wehavefoundinthepastthatpeoplelearnmoreaboutadulttransplantsbyfindingoutwhatisinvolvedinpaediatrictransplants)Sothatwecanalllearnfrom each other we encourage active participation raising issuesandrequestingclarifications
1500 ndash 1800 Statistical Course 1 Saturday 31 March 2012
0900 ndash 1200 Statistical Course 2 Sunday 1 April 2012
1340 ndash 1540 Statistical Symposium Tuesday 3 April 2012
1600 ndash 1730 Statistical Roundtable Tuesday 3 April 2012
22
0900 ndash 1700 ProMISe2 Training Sessions
0900ndash1200 Data retrieval (experienced users only)KeirenKirklandJuliaLee(LondonUK)
1330ndash1430 HLA data entry (experienced users only)ShelleyHewerdineAugustinCabrera(LondonUK)
1500ndash1700 Advanced data entry (including Med B) and Q amp A workshopCarmenRuiz(LondonUK)
0900 ndash 1630 ProMISe2 Training Sessions
0900ndash1200 Data entry (new users only)HelenBaldomero(BaselCH)NicoleRaus(LyonFR)
1330ndash1630 Data retrieval (experienced users only)KeirenKirklandJuliaLee(LondonUK)
0900 ndash 1030 JACIE Educational Session
1045 ndash 1710 Educational Sessions
1045ndash1125 Stem cell mobilization ndash a key development in modern blood and marrow transplantationCurlyMorris(BelfastUK)
0900 ndash 1500 Educational Sessions
0900ndash1030 HLAIliasDoxiadis(LeidenNL)
1040ndash1120 AntibodiesSilviaMontoto(LondonUK)
1130ndash1210 Acute leukaemia (including ALL)SebastianGiebel(GliwicePL)
1210ndash1330 LunchBreak
1330ndash1410 Centre presentation ndash details to be adviced
1420ndash1500 Centre presentation ndash details to be adviced
1135ndash1215 Hints and tips for transplant registration with the EBMTCarmenRuiz(LondonUK)
1225ndash1305 The importance of follow-up formsSimonaIacobelli(RomeIT)
1305ndash1400 LunchBreak
1400ndash1440 Survivorship follow up issues and patientsrsquo experiencesMichelleKenyon(LondonUK)
1450ndash1530 Solid tumoursDidierBlaise(MarseilleFR)
1540ndash1620 Paediatric diseasesIsaacYaniv(Petach-TikvaIL)
1630ndash1710 Queries questions and the first Data Quality QuizBeateLindner(InnsbruckAT)FranziskaStrehle(UlmDE)
sCIentIFIC programme Data management group tuesDay 3 aprIl 2012
sCIentIFIC programme Data management group monDay 2 aprIl 2012
23
sCIentIFIC programme QualIty management group monDay 2 aprIl 2012
1030 ndash 1130 Workshop 1Indicators (JACIE Standards)
1030ndash1040 Clinical indicatorPhillipeLewalle(BrusselsBE)
1040ndash1050 Collection indicatorPhuongHuynh(BrusselsBE)
1050ndash1100 Processing IndicatorGillesClapisson(LyonFR)
1100ndash1130 Q amp A
1400 ndash 1500 Lecture 1How we validate the apheresis machine
Chair Harry C Schouten (Maastricht NL)
1400ndash1420 tbc1420ndash1440 SandraLoaiza(LondonUK)1440ndash1500 KristinaHoumllig(DresdenDE)
1515 ndash 1615 Lecture 2Can you save money by improving the quality
Chair Elena Vassalo (Turin IT)
1515ndash1615 FreacutedeacutericNouaille(Neuilly-sur-SeineFR)
1630 ndash 1730 Lecture 3Engaging physicians in quality
Chair Pierre Biron (Lyon FR)
1630ndash1730 EduardoOlavarria(PamplonaES)
1730 ndash 1830 Workshop 2Electronic quality management system (commercial and in-inhouse alternatives)
1730ndash1740 Manual systemKirtashPatel(LondonUK)
1740ndash1750 Electronic system used at Maastricht University HospitalBiancaWauben(MaastrichtNL)
1750ndash1800 Electronic system used at Leacuteon-BeacuterardPierreEmmanuelDonot(LyonFR)
1800ndash1830 Q amp A
aDvanCe notICe
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39th Annual Meeting of the European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation
39th Meeting of the Physicians29th Meeting of the EBMT Nurses Group12th Meeting of the EBMT Data Management Group5th Meeting of the Quality Management Group2nd Meeting of the Cell Processing Group7th EBMTPatientampFamilyDaybullSaturday6April2013
London UK bull 7 ndash 10 April 2013
2013
European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation
EBMTExcellence in Science
24
1st ebmt Cell proCessIng Day monDay 2 aprIl 2012
1st Meeting of the EBMT Cell Processing Group
ThefirstCell Processing Day of theEBMT isplannedjointlybyEBMTandISCT
It is mainly intended for persons working in the cellprocessing laboratory as technicians working on thebenchbiologistsandphysiciansdirectlyinvolvedincellprocessing cell processing laboratory managers andpersons responsible for quality assessment of the cell processingpart
The programme includes theoretical presentationsdiscussions and sessions considering practical aspectsofcellprocessingproblemmanagementandreporting
The Cell Processing Group will meet on Monday 2 April 2012 andisanintegralpartoftheEBMT2012Annual Meeting which takes place at the PalexpoGenevainSwitzerlandfrom1ndash4April2012
PhotoBloodcellscopyKeystoneSciencePhotoLibraryAndrewSyred
Taking place during the EBMT 2012
Annual Meeting
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 1Stem cell engineering
Chairs Ineke Slaper-Cortenbach (Utrecht NL) Federico Rodriguez (San Diego USA)
Graft engineering Mimicking the marrow microenvironment for cord expansionVardaDeutsch(Tel-AvivIL)
Cryopreservation and thawing of hamatopoietic cellsGregorioMartin-Henao(BarcelonaES)
0930 ndash 1100 Technical aspects IBasic processing aspects and problem management
Chair Francesco Lanza (Cremona IT)
Processing of the peripheral blood progenitor cell products using a novel acustophoresis platformStefanScheding(LundSE)
Thawing of stem cell products in the lab or bedsideFedericoRodriguez(SanDiegoUSA)
Erythrocyte depletion when amp howDamianosSotiropoulos(ThessalonikiGR)
1100ndash1130 Pause
1130 ndash 1300 Quality assessment
Chair Christian Chabannon (Marseille FR)
CD34 enumeration pre and post cryopreservationFrancescoLanza(CremonaIT)
Terminology and labeling of cellular therapy productsInekeSlaper-Cortenbach(UtrechtNL)
GMP facilities what for and what are the rulesChristianKalberer(BaselCH)
1300ndash1400 Lunch
1400 ndash 1530 Oral session Stem cell mobilization and graft engineering
Chairs Francesco Lanza (Cremona IT) Mario Bargetzi (Aarau CH)
Oral sessions to be defined according to abstract reviewing
1530ndash1600 CoffeeBreak
1600 ndash 1730 Technical aspects IIAdvanced cell engineering
Chair Martin Hildebrandt (Hannover DE)
Cell selection for clinical use Regulatory T cellsMatthiasEdinger(RegensburgDE)
Engineering of T-helper cells and cytotoxic T-cellsTobiasFeuchtinger(TuumlbingenDE)
Expansion of NK cells for clinical useUlrikeKoehl(FrankfurtDE)
25
1st ebmt paeDIatrIC Day tuesDay 3 aprIl 2012
Taking place during the EBMT 2012
Annual Meeting
Paediatric Day
During EBMT 2012 Annual Meeting taking place atthePalexpoGenevaSwitzerlandfrom1ndash4April2012there will be a special day for paediatric stem celltransplantation
Almost all paediatric activities such as educationalworkingpartyscientificandpostersessionshavebeenregroupedandwillbeheldonTuesday 3 April 2012
Nurses paediatric sessions will take place on MondayandWednesday
copypicturesYantra-FotoliacomKarinHildebrand-FotoliacomVRD-Fotoliacom
0800 ndash 0900 Educational SessionHaemaglobinopathy and HSCT
Chairs Guido Lucarelli (Rome IT) Ardeshir Ghavamzadeh (Tehran IR)
0800ndash0830 ThalassaemiaEmanueleAngelucci(CalgiariIT)
0830ndash0900 Sickle cell anaemiaFranccediloiseBernaudin(CreacuteteilFR)
0800 ndash 0900 WorkshopDecision making How to choose a cord blood unit
Chairs Marie Robin (Paris FR) Vincent Kindler (Geneva CH)
0800ndash0830 Umbilical cord blood transplantation how when and for whomArnonNagler(TelHashomerIL)
0830ndash0900 Single double CB unit or intramedullar application VandersonRocha(OxfordUK)
0930 ndash 1100 Plenary 3Paediatric Day
Chairs Christina Peters (Vienna AT) Kurt Leibundgut (Berne CH)
0930ndash1000 Advances in overcoming treatment resistance in recurrent malignant brain tumours
From autologous to allogeneic HSCT following myeloablative chemotherapy HishamAbdel-Azim(LosAngelesUS)
1000ndash1030 Allogeneic HSCT for children with monosomy 7FrancoLocatelli(RomeIT)
1030ndash1100 Paediatric haploidentical allogeneic stem cell transplantationPeterLang(TuumlbingenDE)
1100ndash1130 CoffeeBreak
1130 ndash 1300 Working PartyPaediatric Diseases
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time Meeting 5Post-transplant care when the child becomes an adult
Chairs Giorgio Dini (Genoa IT) Tayfun Guumlngoumlr (Zurich CH)
1310ndash1330 Transition paediatrics-adult care CharlotteNiemeyer(FreiburgDE)
1330ndash1350 Adolescence in the posttransplant phase ThomasKlingebiel(FrankfurtDE)
1400 ndash 1530 Oral SessionPaediatric transplantation
1530ndash1600 CoffeeBreak
1600 ndash 1730 Working PartyInborn Errors
1730 ndash 1900 Poster Session
26
Call For abstraCts
Abstract Submission Deadlines
21 November 2011 Nurses Group15 December 2011 Physicians amp Data Management Group
Allparticipantsareinvitedtosubmitabstractsononeofthetopicslistedonpage27
Abstracts may only be submitted via Internet Late abstracts will not be considered
Tosubmityourabstractpleasegotothewebsiteat wwwebmtorgebmt2012
Thedifferent submission links forphysiciansnursesand thedatamanagement group will be available on the internet ldquoCall for AbstractsrdquoPleasemakesuretoselecttheappropriatelink
Inordertostandardizetheabstractlayoutweaskyoutoreadthepreparation guidelines at this link CAREFULLY Avoid submissionwithin48hoursofthedeadlineforbestsystemperformance
Guidelines for submission of abstracts
1 Abstracts may be submitted only via Internet Abstractssubmittedviafaxore-mailwillnotbeaccepted
2 AllabstractsmustbesubmittedandpresentedinEnglish3 Abstractsshouldcontainoriginalmaterialneitherpublishednor
presentedelsewherepriorto1 April 20124 Withinternetsubmissionofanabstracttheauthor(s)transfer(s)
all copyrightownership to theEuropeanGroup forBloodandMarrowTransplantation
5 Abstractsshouldbeinformativecontainingobjectivesmethodsresultsandaconclusion Just thepromiseof furtherdataanddiscussionisnotacceptable
6 The abstract text may not be longer than 2rsquo500 charactersincludingspaces
7 Tables charts and other graphics arepermittedandmustbeinJPGorGIFformatofhighresolutionandsuitableforreproductionin black amp white A separate upload button is provided (max 2 graphics perabstract)Nophotosmaybesubmitted
8 Avoid complex mathematical formulae Greek letters andsymbols For the symbols lt or gt type instead lt= or gt= Forsuperscript use caret (^) eg 10^6 instead of 106 Instead oflsquoIFN-grsquouseforexamplelsquoIFN-grsquoorlsquoIFN-gammarsquoetc
9 Allabbreviationsmustbedefinedthefirsttimetheyappearinyourtext(butdonotdefineinthetitle)ExampleGraft-versus-hostdisease(GvHD)beforebeingusedasanabbreviationonly
10 Authorsarerequestedtoselectatopicunderwhichtheywishtheirabstracttobereviewed
11 Authorsshouldindicatetheirpreferredmethodofpresentation bullOralPresentation bullPosterPresentation bullOralorPosterPresentation Theselectioncommitteereservestherighttodecideonthefinal
allocationandpresentationmethod12 Ifanabstract isaccepted thepresentingauthormust register
andattendthecongressAcceptanceofapaperimpliespaymentoftheregistrationfeebythepresentingauthor
13 After having submitted your abstract you will receive aconfirmation by e-mail with the following information (please
makesuretostateyourcorrectemailaddress) bullreference number of your abstract (for correspondence and
questionsthatmightarise) bullyourpersonalaccesscodes
Shouldyouwishtomakecorrectionstoanabstractalreadysubmittedor if you wish to submit other abstracts later you may use theseaccesscodesThiswillshortenthesubmissionprocedure
Correctionstoabstractscanonlybemadeuptothedeadlinesof
21November2011 Nurses Group15December2011 Physicians amp Data Management Group
(Afterthesedatesnoabstractsorchangesmaybeaccepted)IfyouhavedifficultiesinsubmittingyourabstractsorifyouneedanyfurtherinformationpleasecontacttheAbstracthotlinePhone+41616867722(MondayndashFridayduringCETbusinesshours)
Notification
AbstractsaresubjecttoapprovalbytheScientificCommitteeandtofinalassignmentforinclusionintheprogrammeasanoralorposterpresentation
Authors from the Nurses Group will be notified at the end ofDecember2011
AuthorsformthePhysiciansandDataManagementGroupwillbenotifiedattheendofJanuary2012
Allauthorswillbecontactedbye-mail(thereforeitisessentialthatyouindicateyourcorrecte-mailaddress)Authorswillbeinformedasto whether they are to present their abstract orally or in the form of a posterFullinstructionsconcerningthepreparationandpresentationwillbeincluded
Publication
AllacceptedabstractswillbepublishedinasupplementoftheBoneMarrowTransplantationJournalaswellasonCD-ROMavailableatthecongressFullabstracttextswillbeviewableontheEBMT2012websitetwoweekspriortothecongress
Basic Science Award for Physicians
This award will be presented to the best Basic Science Abstractsubmittedunderanyrelevanttopic
The aim of this award is to increase the level of basic science atthemeetingandparticularlyyounginvestigatorsareencouragedtosubmittheirworkTheprizewinningabstractwillbeselectedfromthe top-scoringabstractsbyaScientificCommitteeheadedby theChairsoftheEBMTDevelopmentalCommittee
Authorssubmittingabasicscienceabstractare invitedto tick therespectiveboxintheonlinesubmissionthusindicatingthewishtobeconsideredfortheBasicScienceAward
Theprize-winningabstractwillbepresentedaspartofthePresidentialSymposiumonMonday2April2012Thisyearrsquosprizeofeuro2rsquo000isgenerouslysupportedbyGenzyme
27
Call For abstraCts
Main Topics for Abstract Submission
Please carefullyselectthetopicunderwhichyouwishtosubmityourabstract for reviewAbstracts not submittedunder anappropriatetopicmaybeincorrectlyreviewedandrejected
Physicians
General Topics1 CellularGenetherapiesandCytokines2 StemcellresearchandExperimentalstemcelltransplantation3 StemcellmobilizationandGraftengineering
Transplant-specific topics4 Stemcellsource5 Stemcelldonor6 Acutegraft-versus-hostdisease7 Chronicgraft-versus-hostdisease8 Infectiouscomplications9 Earlycomplications10 Latecomplications11 Reduced-intensityconditioning12 MinimalresidualdiseaseToleranceChimerismandImmune
reconstitution13 Paediatricissues14 Regulatoryissues
Disease-specific topics15 Acuteleukaemia16 Aplasticanaemia17 Autoimmunediseases18 Chronicleukaemia19 HaemoglobinopathyandInbornerrorsofmetabolism20Lymphoma21 Multiplemyeloma22Myelodysplasia23Solidtumours
Nurses Group
Care-specific topics24Careofthecare-giver25Complementarytherapies26Donorissues27 Ethicalissues28Impactofnewtherapiesonpatientcare29Outpatientdevelopments30PalliativeandEndoflifecare31 PatientinformationandEducation32Protectivecare33Psycho-socialissues34Sexuality35Standardsofcare36Symptomsmanagement
37 EducationandSupportofnurses38Management39SurvivorshipandLateeffects40Qualityoflife
Data Management Group
41 DataManagement42Statistics
CME Accreditation at EBMT 2012
AsaparticipantofEBMT2012youareeligibletoreceiveContinuingMedical Education (CME) credit points from the EuropeanHematologyAssociation(EHA)
EuropeanhaematologistsarehighlymotivatedtoprovideproofthattheyareupdatingtheirknowledgeandskillsthroughparticipationinCMEactivitiesTheEuropeanHematologyAssociationCMESystemis being implementedas a service to Europeanhaematologists inresponse to this need The System facilitates identification andregistrationinCMEactivitieswhichhavebeensubmittedtoapeer-reviewaccreditationprocessandrespondtopre-establishedqualitystandards
CMEaccreditationisapermanentfeatureofEBMTannualmeetings
PhysiciansattendingEBMT2012areeligibletoreceive1EHA-CMEcreditpointforeveryhourofaccreditedscientificprogramme
EHA-CMEpointswillbeawardedforthefollowingsessionsbullEducationalsessionsbullWorkshopsessionsbullControversysessionsbullPlenarysessionsbullJointsessionsbullPresidentialsymposiumbullWorkingPartysessionsbullOralsessionsbullLunchtimemeetings
How to claim your EHA-CME points
The electronic EHA-CME system is fully automated and enablesparticipantsattheEBMT2012toclaimtheircreditsonline
You may create your account claim your credits and print yourEHA-CMEcertificateonlineatwwwehaweborg(select lsquoCMErsquo)FulldetailsonhowtocollectyourCMEpointswillbestatedintheFinalProgramme
Further information on the European Hematology Association CME system is available at cmeehaweborgandwwwehaweborg
28
regIstratIon
Registration fee
Until 12 January
2012
As from 13 January to 1March2012
As from 2 March
2012
PhysiciansMember euro300ndash euro420ndash euro480ndash
Non-Member euro450ndash euro560ndash euro650ndash
Nurses Group
Data Mgmt Group
Quality Mgmt Group
Cell Processing Technicians
Member euro200ndash euro320ndash euro380ndash
Non-Member euro300ndash euro420ndash euro480ndash
Student euro120ndash euro150ndash euro180ndash
Accompanying person
euro 25ndash euro 25ndash euro 25ndash
StudentsmustbeoneoftheauthorsofanacceptedabstractandmustprovideproofofundergraduatestudentstatusAwrittencertificationbytheheadoftheprogrammeisrequiredandmustbesenttoCongrex(Fax+41616867788)
The fee for active participants includes unlimited access to allsessionstheWelcomeReceptionaccesstotheExhibitiononecopyoftheFinalProgrammeandonecopyoftheAbstractBook
ThefeeforaccompanyingpersonsincludestheWelcomeReceptionandaccesstotheExhibition
PleasenoteAlthoughincludedintheregistrationfeesomesessionsand the Welcome Reception require separate registration (seeregistrationform)
Online Registration
ParticipantscanregisterviaInternetwwwebmtorgebmt2012PleasereadtheinstructionsontheInternetcarefullyFor online reservations payment by credit card is required Please do not use the online registration for group registrations
Registration form
ToregisterforthemeetingpleasereturntheregistrationformtotheOrganizingSecretariatinBasel
Group Registration
In order to make a group registration please request the specialgroupregistrationformfromtheOrganizingSecretariatordownloadthefile fromthewebsitewwwebmtorgebmt2012Onthis formyou can enter all participantsrsquo information together with your postal address and contact details Please note that we need thecomplete individual addresses (hospital department streetname and number postal code and city) of each participant Forfurther assistance please contact the Organizing Secretariat at ebmtcongrexcom
On-site Registration
TheregistrationdeskatthePalexpoisopenduringthefollowinghours
Saturday 31March2012 1700 ndash1900hSunday 1April2012 0800ndash1900hMonday 2April2012 0730ndash1800hTuesday 3April2012 0730ndash1800hWednesday 4April2012 0715ndash1300h
All documents including registration packets (congress walletpersonalnamebadgeabstractbookvouchers)willbehandedovertotheregisteredparticipantsOn-site registration will be accepted but receip of all congressdocumentscannotbeguaranteedPleasearriveearlyifyouwishtoregisteron-site
Payment
All fees for the congress registration and social events should bepaidinEURO(euro)totheEBMT2012OrganizingSecretariatndashclearlystatingtheparticipantlsquosnameandaddress
bull bybanktransfer(freeofcharge)to -BeneficiaryCongrexSwitzerlandLtdEBMT2012 -UBSAGBaselSwitzerland EUROAccountNo233-50301062A IBANCodeCH210023323350301062A
-BICUBSWCHZH80A -ClearingNo233
bull bycreditcard(VisaMasterCardAmericanExpress)
Responsibility
The participant acknowledges that heshe has no right to lodgedamage claims against the organizers should the holding of thecongress be hindered or prevented by unexpected political oreconomiceventsorgenerallyby forcemajeureorshould thenon-appearance of speakers or other reasons necessitate programmechangesWithregistrationtheparticipantacceptsthisproviso
By finishing the application the participant declares that heshe agrees to its personal and company data being processed byCongrexandthat thisdatamaybeusedfor informationpurposesoncongressesandevents in thefieldofhematologyorganizedbyCongrex In theopposingcase theparticipantnotifiesCongrexatthetimeofreturningthesignedapplication
Confirmation
Upon receipt of the correct registration fee each participant willreceiveaconfirmationofregistrationPleasebringthisconfirmationto the registration desk at the congress centre as proof of yourregistration
Cancellation Refund Policy
Refund of registration fees less 25 administrative charges canbeapplied for inwritinguntil1February2012 to theOrganizingSecretariat inBasel SwitzerlandAfter thisdateno refundwillbepossibleForanychangeofnamesafeeofeuro30ndashwillbecharged
29
general InFormatIon (In alphabetICal orDer)
Address before and after the EBMT 2012
OrganizingSecretariatEBMT2012 Tel +41616867711coCongrexSwitzerlandLtd Fax +41616867788POBox E-mail ebmtcongrexcom4002BaselSwitzerland wwwebmtorgebmt2012
Currency
TheofficialcurrencyistheSwissfranc(CHF)Althoughnotpartofthe EU many prices are nonetheless indicated in Euros and somemerchantsmayacceptEurosVisaMasterCardandAmericanExpressarewidelyacceptedandATMsarewidespreadBanksofferthebestexchangeratesfortravellerchequesandforeigncurrencybut it isalsopossibletoexchangemoneyatmajorhotelsmaintrainstationsandairportsBanksareopenMondaytoFriday
Exhibition
TheEBMT2012exhibitionpresentingthelatesttechnicalequipmentandpharmaceuticalproductswilltakeplaceinHall1ofthePalexpoGenevaThedetailedExhibitProspectuscanbeobtainedfromtheExhibitionDepartment(exhibitionchcongrexcom)
Final Programme
The Final Programme will be available on the Internet (wwwebmtorgebmt2012) by March 2012 Please indicate youremailaddressontheregistrationformandyouwillbeinformedassoonastheFinalProgrammeisontheInternetTheFinalProgrammebookletwillbealsodistributedatthemeetinginGeneva
Insurance
Themeetingorganizerscannotacceptliabilityforpersonalinjuriessustainedorfor lossordamageofpropertybelongingtomeetingparticipants or their accompanyingpersons eitherduring or as aresultofthemeetingPleasecheckthevalidityofyourowninsurance
Invitation Letters
IndividualsrequiringanofficialletterofinvitationinordertoattendthemeetingmaywritetotheOrganizingSecretariat(ebmtcongrexcom)Thisprocedureisdesignedtoassistparticipantstoobtainavisaorpermissiontoattendthemeetinganddoesnotapplytoregistrationfeesorotherexpenses
Please note that invitation letters can only be sent if the registration and payment has been received by the Organizing Secretariat
Italian Agency
ItalianparticipantsrequiringspecificauthorizationfromtheItalianHealthMinistryareadvisedtocontact
AIMEDUCATIONndashAIMGroup Tel +3902566011MsCristinaGhidoli Fax +390270048585ViaGiuseppeRipamonti129 E-mail cghidoniaimgroupeu20141MilanItaly wwwaimgroupeu
Language
TheofficialcongresslanguageisEnglishSimultaneous translation (English French German) will beprovidedforthePatientampFamilyDay
Lunches
FromMondaytillWednesdaylunchwillbeofferedintheexhibitionareaofthecongressvenue
Registration
Fordetailedinformationpleaserefertopage28
Speakersrsquo Service Centre (SSC)
TherewillbeacentrallylocatedSpeakersrsquoServiceCentreconnectedtoalllectureroomsAllspeakersarerequestedtohandintheirPowerPointpresentationspriortotheirlectureattheSSC
Tipping
Servicechargesaregenerally includedhowever it iscustomarytorounduptheamountwhenpayinginrestaurantsandtaxis
Transportation in Geneva
Geneva iswell catered towithbuses tramsand ferriesaswellasregulartrainconnectionstothetrainstationsldquoCornavinrdquointhecitycentreandldquoAeacuteroportrdquoattheairportPleaserefertoldquoTravellingtothePalexpordquo(page34)formoredetails
Venue
TheEBMT2012meetingwilltakeplaceatthePalexpoGenevawhichis conveniently located inwalkingdistance to theGenevaAirportandonly15minutesawayfromdowntownGeneva
Palexpo Exhibition amp Conference Center1218Grand-SaconnexGenevaSwitzerlandwwwgeneva-palexpoch
Visa Requirements
In order to visit Switzerland you may need to apply for an entryvisa Please check the currentVISA requirementswith thenearestSwissConsulateorEmbassy inyourcountrybeforeyourdeparturetoGenevaPleasealsobewellawareofthetimeforprocessingtheapplicationstoensureyouapplyintimeforyourvisit
World Wide Web
Please visit the EBMT 2012 website wwwebmtorgebmt2012 for regularly updated news and information Abstract submissionregistration compilation of your personal congress programme aswellas reservationofaccommodationand tours canbemadeviathislink
30
CIty oF geneva
Geneva
EmbeddedbetweentheAlpsandtheJurahillstheFrench-speaking
cityofGenevaliesinthebaywheretheRhoneleavesLakeGeneva
WithitshumanitariantraditionandcosmopolitanflairtheEuropean
seatoftheUNOandheadquartersoftheRedCrossisknownasthe
ldquocapitalofpeacerdquo
The symbol of the city is the ldquoJet drsquoeaurdquo ndash a fountain with a
140-metre-highwater jetattheperipheryofLakeGenevaTheold
towntheheartofGenevawiththeshoppingandbusinessquarter
issituatedontheleftbankoftheriverThereyoucanfindStPeterrsquos
CathedralaswellasthePlaceduBourg-de-Fourwhichistheoldest
squareinthecityQuayslakesidepromenadescountlessparkslively
sidestreetsintheoldtownandelegantshopsinvitegueststostroll
Besides being a congress city Geneva is also a centre for culture
andhistoryfortradefairsandexhibitionsThelaquoHorlogeFleuriraquothe
largeflowerclockintheldquoJardinAnglaisrdquo(EnglishGarden)isaworld-
renownedsymboloftheGenevawatchindustry
CulturallythismostwesterncityofSwitzerlandhasmuchtooffer
InternationalartistsperformintheGrandTheacuteacirctreandGenevaOpera
HouseGenevaalsoofferswiderangeofmuseumssuchastheldquoMuseacutee
internationaldelrsquohorlogerierdquoawatchmuseumwithacollectionof
jewellerywatchesandmusicalclocksandtheInternationalMuseum
oftheRedCrossandRedCrescentwhichprovidesaninsightintothe
workofthesehumanitarianorganizations
Climate
Genevaissituatedatahighaltitudewhichtogetherwiththelake
temperstheprevailingcontinentalclimateSummersarepleasantly
warmtohotandwintersrelativelymildwithtemperatureshovering
just above or below freezing In spring the temperatures range
fromapprox5degCto20degCthereforeawarmcoatespeciallyforthe
eveningsisrecommended
Shopping in Geneva GenevarsquosexclusiveshopsarelocatedontheRuesBassesndashthechicRueduRhocircneRuede laConfeacutedeacuterationRueduMarcheacuteandRuedelaCroix-drsquoOrWatchandjewelleryshopslinethesestreetsquiteliterallywithgoldAsanalternativeexcellentSwisschocolateissoldat the Du Rhocircne Rue de la Confeacutedeacuteration 3 and at the MartelRuedelaCroix-drsquoOr4MeanwhileforastrollaroundtheantiquesquarterandartgalleriesavisittotheOldTownandtheSt-GervaisandPacircquisdistrictsisamustGenevahasmanyoutdoormarkets forexample theflowermarketon the PlaceduMolard and the clothes andbookmarket on thePlace de la Madeleine which are open daily Flea markets areheld on Wednesdays and Saturdays at the Plaine de Plainpalais(0800ndash1800)OnTuesdayandFridaymorningsthesamespotisusedforacolourfulfruitandvegetablemarket(0800ndash1300)OnThursday regionalhandicraftsare soldat thePlacede laFusterie(0800ndash1900)The main department stores in Geneva are Bon Geacutenie Rue duMarcheacute34GlobusRueduRhocircne48andManorRueCornavin6Generalopeninghours for shops inGenevaareMonday toFriday0830ndash1900(Thursdayuntil2100)andSaturday0800ndash1800
Restaurants GenevaoffersafantasticselectionoftraditionalandlocalfareaswellasexcellentinternationalandethniccuisineLocal Geneva specialities include fresh fish from the lake and avarietyofporkdishes includingpetit saleacute (saltpork)and longeole (pork sausage) Traditional Swiss restaurants can also be foundthroughoutthecityA large variety of international restaurants offering moderntraditional ethnic or fusion menus can also be found in GenevaTherearegoodFrenchrestaurants inthehotelsonQuaiDuMontBlancandCheminduPetitSaconnexandonRuedeLausanneTheBoulevardHelvetiqueisagoodplacetofindgreatcafeacutesManyGenevarestaurantscloseonweekendsandespeciallySundayssocallaheadtoenquirereservationsarerecommended
copytv
erkh
ovin
ets
fo
tolia
de
31
hotel aCCommoDatIon anD travel bookIngs
Official travel agency
Congrex Travel AGPOBox4002BaselSwitzerland
Hotel accommodationHotel rooms in various price categories in the city of Geneva have beenreserved
Tel +41616909411Fax +41616909414E-mailebmthotelcongrexcom
Online bookings
Participants can book their hotel room via internet wwwcongrexchebmt2012Fullprepaymentbycreditcard(VisaMastercardorAmericanExpress)ismandatoryifyouregisteron-lineEachparticipantwillreceiveaconfirmationAfter12 January 2012hotelaccommodationissubjecttoavailability
Hotel reservation form
If you have no access to the Internet please send the Hotel Reservation Form as soon as possible but latest by 12 January 2012toCongrexTravelAGAftertheabovementioneddeadlinerequestswillbeacceptedbuthotelaccommodationissubjecttoavailabilityandcannotbeguaranteedAfterthisdeadlinealatereservationfeeof euro30ndashwillbechargedAdditionallytheformoffersyouthechoicetomakeeitheradepositpaymentwithrestpaymentbyinvoicetoCongrexTravelAGbefore thecongressoradepositpaymentwithrestpaymentdirectlyupondepartureatthehotelagainstcreditcardguarantee
Payment policy
To guarantee your reservation a deposit of EUR 200ndashisrequiredUpon receipt of the hotel reservation form each participant willreceiveafinalconfirmationwithaninvoiceHotelrequestswithoutpaymentcannotbeacceptedAllrequestswillbehandledonaldquofirstcome-firstservedbasisrdquo
CancellationRefund Policy
If your reservation is cancelled before 12 January 2012 theprepaymentordepositwillberefundedlesseuro60ndashhandlingfeeIfyourreservationiscancelledafter 12 January 2012norefundscanbemadeAnychangeof reservationwillbesubject toahandlingfee of euro30ndashChangesorcancellationshavetobemadeinwritingto Congrex Travel AG If you arrive later or leave earlier than theoriginallybookeddatesthehotelmightchargeno-showcosts
Hotel desk
CongrexTravelAGwillbepresentwithadeskintheregistrationareaduringthemeeting
Flight Bookings and Official AirlineTheEBMThasdesignatedevent-travel specialistCongrexTravel toserveastheofficialagentfortravel
Tel +41615607560Fax +41616909214E-mailebmtflightscongrexcom
OpeninghoursMondayndashFriday0800ndash1730
SpecialfaresareavailableforflightstoGenevaandorZurichandbackbetween24Marchand11April2012
Hotel Accommodation and Travel BookingsSAVE UP TO 20 ON TRAVEL WITH THE STAR ALLIANCEtrade NETWORK
TheStarAlliancememberairlinesarepleasedtobeappointedastheOfficialAirlineNetworkfortheEBMT2012
To obtain the Star Alliance Conventions Plus discounts and forbookingofficeinformationpleasevisitwwwstaralliancecomconventionsplusand
bull ChooseldquoFordelegatesrdquobull UnderldquoDelegatesloginrdquoenterconventionscodeLX03S12bull Chooseoneoftheparticipatingairlineslistedbull Call the respective reservation contact listed and quote the
conventionscodeLX03S12whenbookingtheticket
Registeredparticipantsplusoneaccompanyingpersontravellingtotheeventcanqualifyforadiscountofupto20dependingonfareandclassoftravelbooked
TheparticipatingairlinesforthiseventareAdriaAirwaysAegeanAirlines Air Canada Air China ANA Asiana Airlines AustrianAirlinesBlue1bmiBrusselsAirlinesContinentalAirlinesCroatiaAirlines EgyptAir LOT Polish Airlines Lufthansa ScandinavianAirlines SingaporeAirlines SouthAfricanAirways Spanair SWISSInternational Air Lines TAM Airlines TAP Portugal THAI TurkishAirlinesUnitedUSAirways
Discounts are offered on most published business and economy class faresexcludingwebsiteinternetfaresseniorandyouthfaresgroupfaresandRoundtheWorldfares
Pleasenote For travel fromJapanandNewZealand special faresordiscountsareofferedby theparticipatingairlineson theirownnetwork
Whenmakingyourtravelplanspleasepresentconfirmationofyourregistrationorproofofattendance
S O U R C E S T U D I O
Account Job title Star Alliance Conventions Plus Order Job number SLL011X03823
Source number P02564 Job location 7th August 2009
Size 297x210mm Trim Proof stage One
Run out Page 1 of 1 Document name 297x210 SA CP With Code LH08S10 P02564
Repro house Source
Itrsquos easy to save money on your flights if you fly the Star Alliancetradenetwork Simply quote the event code LH08S10 when you make your booking with any Star Alliance member airline and yoursquoll automatically get a discount of up to 20
The Star Alliance network has 24 member airlines with over 18100 flights a day so we can offer you a lot more choice when planning your travel For more information about our member airlines and contact details please visit our website at wwwstaralliancecomconventionsplus
SAVE UP TO 20 ON GETTING TO YOURCONVENTION WITHCONVENTIONS PLUS
wwwstaralliancecom
Information correct as at 062009
32
soCIal events
Welcome Reception
Sunday 1 April 2012 2015
AftertheOpeningSessionparticipantsaccompanyingpersonsandexhibitorsareinvitedtoattendtheWelcomeReceptionwhichwilltakeplaceinthefoyersofthePalexpo
Freeadmission
Please register online or by completing the registration form if you wish to participate at the Welcome Reception (even though it is free of charge)
EBMT Party
Tuesday 3 April 2012
TheEBMTPartywillbeheldatUptownGenevaUptownGenevaisamoderncomplexandculturaleventcentrelocatedbehindthemaintrainstationinthecitycentreofGeneva
The perfect location to meet gather and dance with your EBMTcolleaguesandfriendsafterabusycongressdayUnderthethemeldquotraditional Switzerland and its modern twistrdquo you will have thepleasure to flavour different kinds of the traditional swiss cuisineandmusicinvariousrooms
Whetheryouwanttoenjoyaglassofwineinaquietandrelaxedatmosphereorifyouprefertodancethenightawayyoudefinitelyshouldnotmissthisevening
euro 9000 per person (Physicians)euro 6500 per person (Nurses Quality Managers Data Managers
Cell Processing Technicians)
copyComugneroSilvanafotoliade
copyBergfeefotoliade copyMirkoMeierfotoliade
Your conference in good handsConference management services tailored to your goals
33
DaIly tours
Geneva City tour and Boat Cruise
Sunday1April20121340ndash1700Tuesday3April20121340ndash1700
EUR 6000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
The city tour of Geneva will show you the International part of Geneva such as the worldrsquos peacemaking organizations followedbya tourof themain touristattractions like theFlowerclockandmanymore Thenget a taste ofGenevarsquos historywith your guideonawalkingtourThetourcontinuesonthelakewithaonehourboatcruisewhichwillmakeyoudiscoverthemajorattractionsofthelakeofGenevatheWaterFountaintheUNBuildingtheCastleofBellerivetheMermaidandmanymoreinterestingsites
Meeting pointGenevaPalexpo1330 in front of the main entrance
byBengoVISTAch
Montreux with Castle Chillon
Monday2April20120900ndash1400
EUR 8000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
AfteraridethroughtheVaudcountrysidepassingthefamoustownsofVevey andMontreuxwewill arrive at theChateaudeChillonHereaguidedtourwillshowyouaroundthecastleAfterthetouryouwillboardasteamerthatwilltakeyouonabeautifultripwithlovelyviewsofthelandscapeandeventuallytakeyoutoMontreuxwhereyouwillhavetimetowanderthestreets
Meeting point GenevaPalexpo0845 in front of the main entrance
byMarekBLASZCZYK-Panoramio
Museum Tour
Monday2April20121400ndash1700
Euro 6500 per person (includingpickupandreturntoGenevaPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
by galynaforever
Consistingof fourdifferent sites theMuseacuteesdrsquoArt etdrsquoHistoire isoneof the largestmuseumgroups in SwitzerlandOver anumberofyearstheMuseacuteeshaveputtogetherimpressivecollectionsinthefieldsofarchaeologyfineartsandappliedartsandbearwitnesstothehistoryofcivilisationsfromprehistorictomoderntimesDuring the one hour tour of the Palais des Nations you will seeseveraldifferentroomsYouwillhearaboutcurrentactivitiesoftheUnitedNationsandaboutthehistoryofthePalaisdesNations
Meeting point GenevaPalexpo1345 in front of the main entrance
Day trip Gruyegravere Golden
Tuesday3April20120900ndash1700
Euro 10000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach 3courselunchmenuallentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
byLairJeanClaud
ThereisnobettertemptationthanchocolatesmellTakeajourneythroughchocolatetraditionatatastingofthemostfamousofSwissdelicaciesAdmirebreathtakinglandscapesofGruyegraveresonthewayto the cheese factory where you will receive an interesting insight on authenticAlpinecheesemaking
Meeting pointGenevaPalexpo0845 in front of the main entrance
Note for all tours Tours are based on a minimum of 25 participants If a tour does not take place due to insufficient numbers the ticket will be reimbursed in full Otherwise please note that tickets for excursions are non-refundable An English-speaking guide will conduct all toursOn-site requests for tours are welcome but cannot be guaranteed
34
travellIng to the palexpo
ThePalexpoislocatedneartheairportofGenevaeasilyaccessiblefromthecitycentrebypublictransport(busNodeg5stopldquoPalexpordquo)andbycarfromthemotorway
Arriving by Plane
Geneva Palexpo Exhibition and Conference Centre is located500meters from theGeneva InternationalAirport For thosewhowishtowalkitisapproximatelya15minutewalkfromtheairporttoPalexpofollowthesignsYoucanalsotakeNdeg5busfromtheairportldquoAeacuteroportrdquotoPalexpo(2stops)TraveltimebytaxifromtheAirporttothePalexpoisapprox5minutesCostapproximatelyCHF1500
Arriving by Train
TherearetwotrainstationsinGenevaThemainstationinthecity(GareCornavin)andtheairporttrainstation(GareAeacuteroport)
Fromthemainstationinthecityyoucantakeeitherbusnodeg5tothePalexpowhichtakesapprox15minutesAnotheroptionistotakeatraintotheairporttrainstationfromwhereitisa15minuteswalktothePalexpo
Arriving by Car
ToreachthePalexpotakethemotorwayandfollowthesignstotheairport(Aeacuteroport)orPalexpoParkingpossibilitiesavailabledirectlyatthePalexpo
Bus
EfficientgroundtransfersareavailablefromGenevaPalexpotothecitycentreandthemaintrainstationNdeg5bus(HocircpitalndashPalexpondash Aeacuteroport) links Geneva Palexpo with the City Centre in only15minutesand runs frequently fromearlymorning to late in theevening
Taxis
Taxis in Geneva can be ordered by phone hailed in the street orfoundatabout60authorisedtaxiranksintownairportandmainstation
FaresbetweenairportandcityrangefromaboutCHF3000toCHF3500anddependontrafficconditionstimeofdayandnumberofpassengers Presently the farewithinGeneva includingairport istheamountshownonthetaximeter
Public Transportation Geneva
GenevaiswellcateredtowithbusestramsandferriesThebusandtramservicesinGenevaarerunbytheTPG(TransportsPublicsGenevois)wwwtpgch
Busesand trams run from0600ndash2400dependingon the serviceEachbusandtramstophastimetablesandmapscoveringtheentireGenevanetwork
ThetramwayisunderconstantexpansionoftenresultinginroadworksTheTPGwebsitewwwtpgchisprovidinginformationontheirservicestimetablesmapsinformationonroadworksandgeneralinformation
On Friday and Saturday nights the TPG runs a night bus serviceNoctambus which runs from 000 ndash 0400 (although times can beinfrequentandirregular)
How to purchase a ticket
Allvisitorsstayingatahotel inGenevacanbenefitfromtheGenevaTransport Card with no additional cost This personal and non-transferablepassisestablisheduponthevisitorrsquoscheck-inatthehotelenabling itsholderuseof theentirepublic transportationnetwork inGenevawithout restriction (bus trainandboat)withvalidity for theentiredurationofhisherstayincludingthedepartureday
IfarrivingattheairportyoucanpickupafreeticketforpublictransportfromthemachineinthebaggagecollectionareaattheArrivallevelThisUniresoticketofferedbyGenevaInternationalAirportallowsyoutousepublictransportinGenevafreeforaperiodof80minutes
Regularticketscanalsobepurchasedfromthemachineslocatedatbusstops(CHForEurochangerequired)andattheSwissrailwaystation
35
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1 5 De la Paix ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
2 5 Intercontinental ldquoIntercontinentalrdquo bus ndeg 5
3 5 Kempinski No bus or tram near hotel ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15 approx 15 minutes walking distance away
4 5 Mandarin Oriental ldquoBel-Airrdquo bus ndeg 1 ndeg 3 ndeg 5 ndeg 7 ndeg 10 or ndeg 19
5 5 Moumlvenpick na free shuttle from hotel to airport
6 5 Swissocirctel ldquoPlace du Portrdquo bus ndeg 6 ndeg 8 ndeg 9 or ndeg 27
7 4+ Starling (ex Crowne Plaza)
5 minutes walking distance to congress centre
8 4 Auteuil ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
9 4 Bristol ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
10 4 Cornavin ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
11 4 Crowne Plaza (ex Ramada Park)
ldquoDe Joinvillerdquo bus ndeg10
12 4 De la Vendeacutee ldquoPetit-Vendeacuteerdquo bus ndeg 21
13 4 Epsom ldquoButinirdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg15
14 4 Le Montbrillant ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
15 4 Les Nations ldquoVidolletrdquo bus ndeg 5
16 4 Nash-Ville ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
17 4 NH Geneva Airport na free shuttle from hotel to airport
18 4 NH Rex ldquoCharmillesrdquo bus ndeg 10 ldquoServetterdquo tram ndeg 14 or ndeg 16
19 4 Novotel ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
20 4 Rotary ldquoChantepouletrdquo bus ndeg 10
21 4 Royal ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
22 4 Tiffany ldquoPlace du Cirquerdquo bus ndeg 1 ldquoRue du Standrdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15 ldquoBel-Airrdquo bus ndeg 10
No Category Hotel Name Bus- Tramstop
23 4 Warwick ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
24 3 Astoria ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
25 3 Bernina ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
26 3 Citadines Genegraveve Ferney Voltaire
public transport not recommended 10 minutes drive by car to congress venue
27 3 Cristal ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
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30 3 Eden ldquoSismondirdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
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33 3 Jade ldquoMocirclerdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
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35 3 Le Grenil ldquoJonctionrdquo bus ndeg 10 ldquoPlace du Cirquerdquo tram ndeg 13
36 3 Longemalle ldquoPlace du Portrdquo bus ndeg 6 ndeg 8 ndeg 9 or ndeg 27
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42 3 Suisse ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
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44 3 Trente Trois 33 ldquoDe Joinvillerdquo bus ndeg10
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EoinMcGrath Phone +34934538711 JACIEExecutiveOfficer Fax +34934519583 CRossello1401ondash1a E-mail eoinmcgrathebmtorg 08036BarcelonaSpain
Organizing Secretariat
EBMT2012 Phone +41616867711 CongrexSwitzerlandLtd Fax +41616867788 PeterMerian-Strasse80 E-mail ebmtcongrexcom POBox wwwebmtorgebmt2012 4002BaselSwitzerland
Exhibition amp Sponsoring
CongrexSwitzerlandLtd Phone +41616867711 ExhibitionampSponsoringDepartment Fax +41616867788 PeterMerian-Strasse80 E-mail exhibitionchcongrexcom POBox wwwebmtorgebmt2012 4002BaselSwitzerland
Hotel Accommodationamp Local Agency
CongrexTravelLtd Phone +41616909411 PeterMerian-Strasse80 Fax +41616909414 POBox E-mail ebmthotelcongrexcom 4002BaselSwitzerland wwwebmtorgebmt2012
Congress Venue
Palexpo Exhibition amp Conference Centre1218Grand-SaconnexGenevaSwitzerlandwwwgeneva-palexpoch
6 7
Sunday 1 april 2012Saturday 31 March 2012
6th EBMT Patient amp Family Day
0930 0930 ndash 1000 Welcome to the 6th EBMT Patient amp Family Day 2012 p 10
10001000 ndash 1100 The patient speaks A difficult decision (French)
Life after transplantation a challenge (German) p 101030
1100 1100 ndash 1130 Chronic GvHD p 10
1130 1130 ndash 1200 Coffee Break1200 1200 ndash 1230 Infectious risks and what can be done p 10
1230
1230 ndash 1330 Lunch1300
13301330 ndash 1430 Round tables for specific disease oriented Issues Acute Leukeamia Myelodysplastic
Syndrome Multiple Myeloma Lymphoma Non-malignant disorders p 101400
1430 1430 ndash 1500 Impact of patient support groups p 10
15001500 ndash 1545 Practical issues
vaccination traveling caring for children caring for pets p 10
1500 ndash 1800
Statistical Course p 21
1530
1600 1545 ndash 1615 Coffee Break1630
1615 ndash 1645 Practical issues Intimacy sexuality and fertility p 10
1645 ndash 1700 Farewell by the EBMT President Outlook into the future of stem cell transplantation p 101700
1730
1800
1830
1900
1930
2000
2030
2100
2130
Monday 2 april 2012 Monday 2 april 2012
Cell Processing Day Data Management Educational Session
0730 0800 ndash 0900
Educational 1HLA- and non-HLA
immunogenetic factors
0800 ndash 0900
Educational 2Female fertility maintenance
0800 ndash 0900
Educational 3Viruses in HSCT
0800 ndash 0900
Educational 4 Autologous HSCT
for DLBCL
0800 ndash 0900
Workshop 2 Donor
selection
0800 ndash 0900
Workshop 3 What is the most appropriate
conditioning regimen
0800 ndash 0900
Workshop 4 The metabolic syndrome
and its consequences
0730
0800 0800 ndash 0900
Nurses Educational 1
0800 ndash 0900
Nurses Educational 2
0800 ndash 0900
Nurses Educational 3
0800
0830 0830
0900 0910 ndash 1100
Nurses Opening Session
0900 ndash 1030
JACIE Educational Session
0900 ndash 1200
ProMISe2 Data entry
(new users only)
0900
0930 0930 ndash 1100
Presidential Symposium
0930 ndash 1100
Technical aspects I Basic processing aspects
and problem management
0930
1000 1000
1030 1030 ndash 1130QM Workshop 1
Indicators (JACIE Standarts)
1030
1045 ndash 1125Stem cell mobilisation ndash a key development in modern blood and marrow transplantation
1135 ndash 1215Hints and tips for transplant registration with the EBMT
1225 ndash 1305The importance of
follow-up forms
1100 1100
1130 1130 ndash 1300
Controversy 1 Outpatient transplantation versus protective measures
1130 ndash 1300
Working PartyImmunobiology
1130 ndash 1300
Working PartyAkute Leukemia
1130 ndash 1300
Working PartyLate Effects
1130 ndash 1300
Quality assessment
1130 ndash 1250
Nurses Session 1
1130 ndash 1250
Nurses Session 2
1130
1200 1200 ndash 1300
JACIE Session
1200
1230 1230
1300 1310 ndash 1350Lunch Time Meeting 1Autoimmune Diseases
1310 ndash 1350Lunch Time Meeting 2
Alternative donor
1310 ndash 1350Lunch Time Meeting 3
Small molecules in HSCT
1300 ndash 1400
Nurses Satellite Symposium
1300
1330 1330 ndash 1630
ProMISe2 Data retrieval
(experienced users only)
1330
1400 1400 ndash 1530
Oral Sessions 1 ndash 6
1400 ndash 1530
Nurses Plenary 1
1400 ndash 1530
Nurses Session 3
1400 ndash 1530
Nurses Workshop 1
1400 ndash 1530
Nurses Workshop 2
1400 ndash 1500QM Lecture 1
How we validate the apheresis machine
1400 ndash 1440Survivorship follow up issues
and patientsrsquo experiences
1450 ndash 1530Solid tumours
1540 ndash 1620Paediatric diseases
1630 ndash 1710Queries questions and quiz
1400
1430 1430
1500 1515 ndash 1615
QM Lecture 2Can you save money by improving the quality
1500
1530 1530
1600 1600 ndash 1730
Controversy 2 Is HSCT useful in
amyloidosis
1600 ndash 1730
Working Party Autoimmune Diseases
1600 ndash 1730
Working PartySevere Aplastic
Anaemia
1600 ndash 1730
Working PartySolid Tumours
1600 ndash 1730
Technical aspects II Advanced cell engineering
1600 ndash 1730
Nurses Plenary 2
1600 ndash 1730
Nurses Session 4
1600 ndash 1730
Nurses Workshop 3
1600 ndash 1730
Nurses Workshop 4
1600
1630 1630 ndash 1730QM Lecture 3
Engaging physicians in quality
1630
1700 1700
1730 1730 ndash 1900
Poster Sessions
1730 ndash 1900
Poster Sessions
1730 ndash 1830QM Workshop 2
Electronic quality management system
1730
1800 1800
1830 1830
1900 1900
Physicians Nurses Data Management Cell Processing Quality Management
EBMT Nurses Education Day
0900 ndash 0910 Welcome amp Introduction p 180900 ndash 1030
Satellite Symposia0900 ndash 1200
Statistical Course p 21
0900
0910 ndash 0950 Nausea amp vomiting ndash to vomit or not to vomit p 18 0930
0950 ndash 1030 Skin care ndash not every rash is GvHD p 18 1000
1030 ndash 1100 Coffee Break 1030
1100 ndash 1145 The golden hour ndash management of neutropenic sepsis p 18
1145 ndash 1230 Abnormal liver function tests p 181100 ndash 1300
Satellite Symposia
1100
1130
1200
1230 ndash 1330 Lunch1230
1300
1330 ndash 1410 Stepping out ndash rehabilitation post HSCT p 18
1410 ndash 1450 Fertility p 181330 ndash 1530
Satellite Symposia
1330
1400
1430
1450 ndash 1510 Coffee Break 1500
1510 ndash 1550 Late effects p 18 1530
1550 ndash 1630 Survivorship p 18
1600 ndash 1800
Satellite Symposia
1600
1630 ndash 1640 Closing p 18 1630
1700
1730
1800
1830
1900
1930
2000
Welcome Reception p 12
2030
2100
p 13
p 14
p 14
p 14
p 13 p xx
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p 19p 19p 19
p 19p 19p 19p 19
p 19
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Detailed programme will be listed online on
wwwebmtorgebmt2012
0800 ndash 0900
Workshop 1 Stem cell
engineeringp 13
Oral Session
Poster Session
1845 ndash 2015
Opening Session Van Bekkum Award
EBMT Lecture p 12
8 9
Paediatric Day0730 0800 ndash 0900
Educational 5 Iron overload in HSCT ndash
assessment and treatment
0800 ndash 0900
Educational 6AML allogeneic HSCT
in first CR
0800 ndash 0900
Educational 7 Haemoglobino pathy
and HSCT
0800 ndash 0900
Educational 8Stem cell transplantation for
relapsedrefractory Hodgkinrsquos lymphoma patients
0800 ndash 0900
Workshop 5Immuno suppressive
drugs for GvHD
0800 ndash 0900
Workshop 6 HLA antibodies
in HSCT
0730
0800 0800
0830 0830 ndash 0920
Nurses Annual Meeting
Data Management Educational Session
0830
0900
0900 ndash 1030
HLA
1040 ndash 1120
Antibodies
1130 ndash 1210
Acute leukaemia (including ALL)
0900 ndash 1200
ProMISe2 Data retrieval
(experienced users only)
0900
0930 0930 ndash 1100
Plenary Session 1 GvHD
0930 ndash 1100
Plenary Session 2 Cellular therapy
0930 ndash 1100
Plenary Session 3 Paediatric Day
0930
1000 1000
1030 1030
1100 1100
1130 1130 ndash 1300
Controversy 3 Older sibling versus young
unrelated donors
1130 ndash 1300
Working Party Chronic Leukaemias
1130 ndash 1300
Paediatric Working Party Paediatric Diseases
1130 ndash 1300
Nuclear Accident Session
1130 ndash 1300
Nurses Plenary 3
1130 ndash 1300
Nurses Session 5
1130 ndash 1300
Nurses Session 6
1130 ndash 1300
Nurses Workshop 1(repeated)
1130
1200 1200
1230 1230
1300 1310 ndash 1350
Lunch Time Meeting 6Last minute hot topic
1310 ndash 1350
Lunch Time Meeting 4 We at EBMT
1310 ndash 1350Lunch Time Meetings 5
Post-transplant care when the child becomes an adult
1300 ndash 1400
Nursing Satellite Symposium
1300
13301330 ndash 1410
Centre presentation1420 ndash 1500
Centre presentation
1330 ndash 1430ProMISe2 HLA date entry
(experienced users only)
1330
1400 1400 ndash 1530
Oral Sessions 7 ndash 12Oral Session
1400 ndash 1530
Oral Sessions 7 ndash 121400 ndash 1530
Nurses Plenary 4
1400 ndash 1530
Nurses Session 7
1400 ndash 1530
Nurses Session 8
1400 ndash 1530
Nurses Workshop 2(repeated)
1400
1430 1430
1500 1500 ndash 1700
Med-B data entry and QampA session
1500
1530 1530
1600 1600 ndash 1730
Controversy 4Are cord blood banks
affordable
1600 ndash 1730
Working PartyLymphoma
1600 ndash 1730
Working PartyInborn Errors
1600 ndash 1730
Working Party Infectious Diseases
1600 ndash 1730
Joint Session EBMTWBMT
1600 ndash 1730
Nurses Session 9
1600 ndash 1730
Nurses Session 10
1600 ndash 1730
Nurses Workshop 3(repeated)
1600
1630 1630
1700 1700
1730 1730 ndash 1900
Poster Sessions
1730 ndash 1900
Poster Sessions
1730
1800 1800
1830 1830
1900 1900
2000 2000 EBMT Party 2000 EBMT Party 2000
tueSday 3 april 2012tueSday 3 april 2012
0730 0730 ndash 0830
General Assembly
0730
0800 0800 ndash 0850
Nurses Educational 4
0800 ndash 0850
Nurses Educational 5
0800 ndash 0850
Nurses Educational 6
0800
0830 0830 ndash 1000
Oral Session 13 ndash 20
0830
0900 0900 ndash 1000
Nurses Plenary 5
0900 ndash 1000
Nurses Session 11
0900 ndash 1000
Nurses Session 12
0900
0930 0930
1000 1000
1030 1030 ndash 1200
Plenary Session 4Do registries still have a future
1030 ndash 1200
Plenary Session 5Endothelial disease in HSCT
1030 ndash 1200
Plenary Session 6Stem cells and microenvironment
1030 ndash 1200
Joint Session EBMTWMDA
1030 ndash 1215
Nurses Closing Session
1030
1100 1100
1130 1130
1200 1215 ndash 1345
Final Plenary SessionAll around the telomere
1200
1230 1230
1300 1300
1330 1345 ndash 1400 Closing 1330
1400 1400
1430 1400 ndash 1800
Advanced EBMT training course on European approach
to the medical management of mass radiation exposure
1430
1500 1500
1530 1530
1600 1600
1630 1630
1700 1700
1730 1730
1800 1800
WMDA World Marrow Donor AssociationWBMT Worldwide Network for Blood amp Marrow Transplantation
p 15
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0930 ndash 1100
Joint Session PhysiciansNurses See all hear all say everything
WedneSday 4 april 2012 WedneSday 4 april 2012
p 16
0800 ndash 0900
Workshop 7Decision making how to
choose a cord blood unit
10
6th ebmt patIent amp FamIly Day saturDay 31 marCh 2012
RegistrationPlease note that no fee is charged to attend the meeting but pre-registration is required for planning purposes
wwwebmtorgebmt2012 Link Patient amp Family Day
Dearpatientsfamilymembersandcarers
We have the pleasure to organize the 6th EBMT Patient amp Family Day together with patients and patient organizations from allacross Europe This important event will take place on Saturday31 March 2012 at the PALEXPO in Geneva The venue is easilyaccessiblebyrailwayandplane
Livelydiscussionsare thebase forbuilding trustbetweenpatientsanddoctorsForabetterunderstandingchoosingthebestmedicalcareandbalancingallpossibletherapeuticoptionsarecrucial
Patient-andfamily-relatedtopicshavebecomean integralpartofthe EBMTrsquos activities This yearrsquos focus will be on the challengesof life after stem cell transplantation including both autologousand allogeneic transplantations In Europe more than 28000patients receive an autologous or an allogeneic transplant every yearandareconfrontedwiththesamekindofchallengesafterthetransplantationThesessionswillbesupportedbytestimonialsfromrepresentativesofpatientassociationsandsocialworkers
In theafternoonyouwillhave theopportunity todiscussdiseasespecific issues with experts in round-table discussions Practicalissues likevaccinationtravellingcaringforchildrenorpetsandasessionon intimacyand fertilitywillbepartof thediscussionAnupdatedprogrammecanbefoundonthecongresshomepagewwwebmtorgebmt2012LinkPatientampFamilyday
Simultaneous translation in English French and German in theplenary sessions will facilitate mutual understanding amongstparticipants
Asattractingnumeroushumanitarianorganizations like theWorldHealth Organisation or the International Committee of the RedCrossGenevarsquoscharmgoesbeyonditslocationatthelakeandwillbe the perfect place for the 6thEBMTPatientampFamilyDay
Welookforwardtowelcomingyoutothisevent
JoumlrgHalter VeacuteroniqueChapuis JakobRPassweg YvesChalandonChairPatientampFamilyDay ChairPatientampFamilyDay CongressPresident ChairLocalOrganizing Committee
AndreacuteTichelli ArnoMank AlejandroMadrigalScientificChair PresidentEBMTNursesGroup EBMTPresident
0930 ndash 1230 Plenary Session 1 ndash 3
0930ndash1000 Welcome to the 6th EBMT Patient amp Family Day2012
1000ndash1100 Thepatientspeaksadifficultdecision(French) Lifeaftertransplantationachallenge(German)
1100ndash1130 Chronic GvHD
1130ndash1200 CoffeeBreak
1200ndash1230 Infectiousrisksandwhatcanbedone
1230ndash1330 Lunch
1330 ndash 1430 Round table Session
Acute Leukaemia Myelodysplastic syndrome Multiple myeloma Lymphoma Non-malignant disorders
1430 ndash 1700 Plenary Session 4 ndash 6
1430ndash1500 Impact of patient support groups
1500ndash1545 Practicalissuesvaccinationtravellingcaringforchildrencaringforpets
1545ndash1615 CoffeeBreak
1615ndash1645 Practicalissuesintimacysexualityandfertility
1645ndash1700 FarewellbytheEBMTPresidentoutlookintothe future of stem cell transplantation
1700 Endofmeeting
6th ebmt patIent amp FamIly Day 2012 lIFe aFter stem Cell transplantatIon
Preliminary Programme
11
sCIentIFIC sessIons
Patient amp Family Day
FollowingthesuccessofthefivepreviousPatientampFamilyDaysheldinLyon2007Florence2008Gothenburg2009Vienna2010andParis2011acomprehensiveandinformativePatientampFamilyDayisplannedforGenevaonSaturday31March2012
ThePatientampFamilyDayrsquosthemeldquoLifeafterstemcelltransplantationrdquowillbebroughtupduringPlenaryLecturesandRoundtableSessionsintheafternoon
Satellite Symposia
The EBMT meeting will begin on Sunday morning 1 April 2012at0900hwithacomprehensiveprogrammeofSatelliteSymposiaprepared by leading companies in the field in liaison with the EBMT2012ScientificCommittee
EBMT Lecture Van Bekkum Award
The official Opening Session will be held on Sunday evening1 April 2012 with the prestigious EBMT Lecture followed by theVanBekkumAward
TheVanBekkumawardisbestowedonthebestabstractsubmittedtotheEBMTAnnualMeetingandisselectedbytheEBMTBoard
Presidential Symposium Basic Science Award
The Presidential Symposium includes the best abstracts on basicscience and clinical topics An award for the Best Basic ScienceAbstractwillbepresentedduringthePresidentialSymposiumThisyearrsquos prize of euro2rsquo000isgenerouslysupportedbyGenzyme
Educational Sessions
Educational session topics will give a broad overview of currentstandardtreatmentandtrendsinstemcelltransplantation
Workshop Sessions
Workshop sessions include the discussion of technical proceduresand clinical management issues and allow the opportunity forquestionsandanswers
Controversies Sessions
This is an attractive form for debating controversial topics Underthe supervision and guidance of a chair opposing arguments areputforwardbytwospeakersrepresentingdifferentviewpointsTheaudiencewillhavea chance to state theiropinions regarding thedebatedtopic
Lunch Time Meetings
SixHotTopicLunchTimeMeetingsof40minuteswilltakeplaceonMondayandTuesdayThesubjectofthesemeetingsareautoimmunediseasersquos alternative donor small molecules in HSCT we at theEBMTandpost-transplantcarewhenthechildrenbecomesanadultWekeeponesubjectforalastminutehottopic
Working Parties
TheWorkingParty sessions form the cornerstonesof themeeting
providing delegates with an overview of study developments and
projects
The programme will be developed together with the chairpersons
andactivemembersoftheelevenEBMTworkingparties
bullAcuteLeukaemia
bullAplasticAnaemia
bullAutoimmuneDiseases
bullChronicLeukaemias
bullImmunobiology
bullInbornErrors
bullInfectiousDiseases
bullLateEffects
bullLymphoma
bullPaediatricDiseases
bullSolidTumours
Plenary Sessions amp Joint Sessions
TherewillbesixPlenarySessionsandthreeJointSessionsorganized
incollaborationwithpartnersocietiesandtheEBMTNursesGroup
bullJointSessionPhysiciansNurses
bullJointSessionEBMTWMDA
bullJointSessionWBMT
WBMT WorldwideNetworkforBloodandMarrowTransplantation
WMDA WorldMarrowDonorAssociation
Cell Processing Sessions
ThefirstCellProcessingDayonMonday2April2012isorganized
jointlybyEBMTandISCT(InternationalSocietyforCellularTherapy)
Itisintendedforpersonsworkinginthecellprocessinglaboratoryas
techniciansworkingonthebenchbiologistsandphysiciansdirectly
involvedincellprocessingcellprocessinglaboratorymanagersand
personsresponsibleforqualityassessmentofthecellprocessingpart
Paediatric Sessions
Almostallpaediatricactivitiessuchaseducationalworkingparty
scientific and poster sessions have been regrouped and will take
placeonTuesday3April2012ndashthePaediatricDay
Oral Sessions
PresentationsfortheOralSessionswillbeselectedfromsubmitted
abstractsbasedonthequalityoftheabstractwhichwillbescored
byatleastthreeindependentreferees
Poster Sessions
PosterSessionswillbeheldontheMondayandTuesdayevenings
Posterswillbeondisplaythroughoutthewholedaybutpresenting
authorswill beavailableduring these evening sessions todiscuss
theirworkandansweranyquestions
12
sCIentIFIC sessIons
EBMT Education Day for Nurses and Allied Health Professionals
The focus of the 8thAnnualEducationDaywillbeldquoEarlyand lateeffectsafterHSCTandtheirimpactofthepatientrsquosqualityofliferdquoThispre-meetingdayismeantasaneducationdayandtohighlightthiswehavemade some changes this year Thepresentations forthesessionswillbeplacedonthewebsitepostthemeetingtogetherwithspeakerCVreadinglistanddocumentsexplainingtheaimsforthisdayasaldquoMeetinginaboxrdquoTheaimofthisconceptistoenablefor nurses in Europe to set up this ldquoEducation Dayrdquo in their owncountriesFurthermoretherewillnotbeanyadvancedsessionOurambitionisthatnursesandalliedhealthprofessionalsregardlessoftheirexperiencewithinthefieldofHSCTwillhavesomethingnewtolearnfromthisdayandbringhometotheirownpractice
Nurses Group
TheNursesrsquogroup looksforwardtomeetingyouatEBMT2012inGeneva Themeeting this yearwill include theusual combinationof educational workshops (limited attendance) plenary orallypresentedabstractsandpostersThemeetingwillopenonMondaywith a session highlighting the activity of the EBMT Nurses group andpresentationofthe4thDistinguishedMeritAwardWearealsodelighted to be able to present a keynote speaker for this yearProfDrNoraKearneydirectoroftheCancerCareResearchCentreoftheUniversityofStirling(UK)ShewilltalkaboutnursingresearchandhoweducationcanimprovetheprofileoftheBMTnurse
AsameetingEBMTgiveusagreatopportunity for collaborationbetweendisciplinesand the joint session is one The topicof thisyearrsquos joint session will be communication ldquoSee all hear all sayeverythingrdquohowtopreventmiscommunicationrdquo
Data Management Group
The Data Management Group will organize educational sessionsandpracticalProMISesessionsDuringthemeetinggrouptrainingsessionsonthe internetdatamanagementsystemProMISe2willtakeplaceinthemaincomputerroomPleaseregisterinadvanceonthecongressregistrationform
(For more details on the Data Management Group Programmepleaserefertopage21)
JACIE Session
The 2012 JACIE Session will take place on Monday 4 April from1200 ndash 1300 This popular one hour session will include aninteresting informative and thought-provoking presentation foranybodyinvolvedintheprocessofJACIEaccreditation
4th EBMT Quality Management Meeting
Following the success of the past EBMT Quality Management MeetingsitwasdecidedtomakeitamainstayoftheEBMTCongressProgrammeAsobservedduringthepreviousQualityManagementMeetingsthisisafantasticopportunityforpeopleworkinginqualitymanagement to share experiences and to meet colleagues alsoworkinginthisincreasinglyimportantarea
Please note The 4th EBMT Quality Management Meeting is open to all delegatesattendingEBMT2012Pre-registrationonthecongressregistrationformisencouragedtofacilitatelogisticsandtocreateadatabaseforfuturecommunicationsrelatingtoqualitymanagementactivities
0900ndash1800 Satellite Symposia
1845ndash2015 Opening SessionEBMT Lecture
Chairs Alejandro Madrigal (London UK) Arno Mank (Amsterdam NL) Jakob Passweg (Basel CH)
The viral genome withinDidierTrono(LausanneCH)
Van Bekkum Award
sCIentIFIC programme physICIans sunDay 1 aprIl 2012
2015 Welcome Reception
Abstract Submission Deadlines
21 November 2011 Nurses Group
15 December 2011 Physicians amp Data Management Group
13
sCIentIFIC programme physICIans monDay 2 aprIl 2012
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 1HLA- and non-HLA immunogenetic factors
Chairs Nicolaus Kroumlger (Hamburg DE) Olle Ringdeacuten (Stockholm SE)
0800ndash0830 Genomic polymorphism and allogeneic HSCTJean-MarieTiercy(GenevaCH)
0830ndash0900 Optimal matching in haematopoietic cell transplantationEffiePetersdorf(SeattleUS)
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 2Female fertility maintenance
Chairs Alicia Rovoacute (Basel CH) Maria Teresia Van Lint (Genoa IT)
0800ndash0830 Female infertility after HSCTNinaSalooja(LondonUK)
0830ndash0900 New strategies for fertility preservation in women after HSCTArielRevel(JerusalemIL)
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 3Viruses in HSCT
Chairs Per Ljungman (Stockholm SE) Hans Hirsch (Basel CH)
0800ndash0830 Clinical features and outcome patients with respiratory virus infectionLaurentKaiser(GenevaCH)
0830ndash0900 Clinical use of pathogen specific T-lymphocytesHermannEinsele(WuumlrzburgDE)
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 4 Autologous HSCT for DLBCL
Chairs Anna Sureda (Cambridge UK) Christian Gisselbrecht (Paris FR)
0800ndash0830 Role of autologous HSCT in the R-CHOP eraMicheleGhielmini(LuganoCH)
0830ndash0900 RIT as part of the high-dose scheduleFranckMorschhauser(LilleFR)
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 1Stem cell engineering
Cell Processing Day
Session
Chairs Ineke Slaper-Cortenbach (Utrecht NL) Federico Rodriguez (San Diego US)
0800ndash0830 Graft engineering mimicking the marrow microenvironment for cord expansionVardaDeutsch(Tel-AvivIL)
0830ndash0900 Cryopreservation and thawing of haematopoietic cellsGregorioMartin-Henao(BarcelonaES)
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 2Donor selection
Chairs Franco Aversa (Perugia IT) Joumlrg Halter (Basel CH)
0800ndash0830 When you do not have a good donorMaryEapen(MilwaukeeUS)
0830ndash0900 Is there an age limit for a matched family donorDerwoodPamphilon(BristolUK)
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 3What is the most appropriate conditioning regimen
Chairs Francesco Frassoni (Genoa IT) Miguel Sanz (Valencia ES)
0800ndash0830 When is standard conditioning indicatedCharlesCraddock(BirminghamUK)
0830ndash0900 In case of RIC which is the most appropriate regimenMohamadMohty(NantesFR)
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 4The metabolic syndrome and its consequences
Chairs Hans-Jochem Kolb (Munich DE) Anita Lawitschka (Vienna AT)
0800ndash0830 Prevalence and risk factors for metabolic syndrome after HSCTMerviTaskinen(HelsinkiFI)
0830ndash0900 Screening for metabolic syndrome after HSCT What difference will it makeDianaGreenfield(SheffieldUK)
0900 ndash 1030 JACIE Educational Session
0930 ndash 1100 Presidential Symposium
0930 ndash 1100 Technical aspects IBasic processing aspects and problem management
Cell Processing Day
Session
Chair Francesco Lanza (Cremona IT)
0930ndash1000 Processing of the peripheral blood progenitor cell products using a novel acustophoresis platformStefanScheding(LundSE)
1000ndash1030 Thawing of stem cell products in the lab or bedsideFedericoRodriguez(SanDiegoUSA)
1030ndash1100 Erythrocyte depletion when amp howDamianosSotiropoulos(ThessalonikiGR)
1130 ndash 1300 Working Party Sessions
- Late Effects
- Immunobiology
- Akute Leukaemia
14
sCIentIFIC programme physICIans monDay 2 aprIl 2012
1130 ndash 1300 Controversy 1Outpatient transplantation versus protective measures
Chairs Juumlrgen Finke (Freiburg DE) Dominik Heim (Basel CH)
1130ndash1200 Protective measuresPerLjungman(StockholmSE)
1200ndash1230 Outpatient transplantationJayeshMehta(ChicagoUS)
1230ndash1300 Discussion
1130 ndash 1300 Quality assessment Cell Processing Day
Session
Chair Christian Chabannon (Marseille FR)
1130ndash1200 CD34 enumeration pre and post cryopreservationFrancescoLanza(CremonaIT)
1200ndash1230 Terminology and labeling of cellular therapy productsInekeSlaper-Cortenbach(UtrechtNL)
1230ndash1300 GMP facilities what for and what are the rulesChristianKalberer(BaselCH)
1200 ndash 1300 JACIE Session
1200ndash1220 Consequences of regulation on ATMPsMarkLowdell(LondonUK)
1220ndash1240 5th edition of the standardsDerwoodPamphilon(BristolUK)
1240ndash1300 Implementation of ISBT128InekeSlaper-Cortenbach(UtrechtNL)
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time meeting 1Autoimmune diseases
Chairs Riccardo Saccardi (Florence IT) Athanasios Fassas (Thessaloniki GR)
1310ndash1330 Autoimmune disease stem cell transplantation an appraisalAlanTyndall(BaselCH)
1330ndash1350 MSC for autoimmune diseaseChristianJorgensen(MontpellierFR)
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time meeting 2Alternative donor
Chairs Arnon Nagler (Tel Hashomer IL) Fabio Ciceri (Milan IT)
1310ndash1330 Umbilical cord blood transplantation past present and futureElianeGluckman(ParisFR)
1330ndash1350 Haploidentical transplantation when and howAndreaBacigalupo(GenoaIT)
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time meeting 3Small molecules in HSCT
Chairs Axel Zander (Hamburg DE) Eduardo Olavarria (Pamplona ES)
1310ndash1330 The use of TKIs for CML in the context of allogeneic stem cell transplantationFranckNicolini(LyonFR)
1330ndash1350 Rethinking FLT3 inhibitorsFlorianHeidel(MagdeburgDE)
1400 ndash 1530 Oral Sessions 1 ndash 6
1600 ndash 1730 Working Party Sessions
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Severe Aplastic Anaemia
- Solid Tumours
1600 ndash 1730 Controversy 2Is HSCT useful in amyloidosis
Chairs Goumlsta Gahrton (Stockholm SE) Urs Hess (St Gallen CH)
1600ndash1630 Autologous HSCT is here to stayPhilippeMoreau(NantesFR)
1630ndash1700 New drugs will make HSCT obsoleteGiampaoloMerlini(PaviaIT)
1700ndash1730 Discussion
1600 ndash 1730 Technical aspects IIAdvanced cell engineering
Cell Processing Day
Session
Chair Martin Hildebrandt (Hannover DE)
Cell selection for clinical use Regulatory T cellsMatthiasEdinger(RegensburgDE)
Engineering of T-helper cells and cytotoxic T-cellsTobiasFeuchtinger(TuumlbingenDE)
Expansion of NK cells for clinical useUlrikeKoehl(FrankfurtDE)
1730 ndash 1900 Poster Sessions
15
sCIentIFIC programme physICIans tuesDay 3 aprIl 2012
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 5Iron overload in HSCT ndash assessment and treatment
Chairs Alberto Bosi (Florence IT) Michel Duchosal (Lausanne CH)
0800ndash0830 Iron overload and outcome of allogeneic HSCTJohnKoreth(BostonUS)
0830ndash0900 Posttransplant iron depletionAntonioPiga(TurinIT)
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 6AML allogeneic HSCT in first CR
Chairs Didier Blaise (Marseille FR) Charles Craddock (Birmingham UK)
0800ndash0830 Non-transplant results in the elderly AMLAlanBurnett(CardiffUK)
0830ndash0900 How to transplant patients with AML in 1 CRJanCornelissen(RotterdamNL)
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 7Haemoglobinopathy and HSCT
Paediatric Day
Session
Chairs Guido Lucarelli (Rome IT) Ardeshir Ghavamzadeh (Tehran IR)
0800ndash0830 ThalassaemiaEmanueleAngelucci(CalgiariIT)
0830ndash0900 Sickle cell diseaseFranccediloiseBernaudin(CreacuteteilFR)
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 8Stem cell transplantation for relapsed refractory Hodgkinrsquos lymphoma patients
Chair Paolo Corradini (Milan IT)
0800ndash0830 Autologous stem cell transplantAndreasJosting(CologneDE)
0830ndash0900 Allogeneic stem cell transplantAnnaSureda(CambridgeUK)
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 5Immunosuppressive drugs for GvHD
Chairs Mauricette Michallet (Lyon FR) Yves Chalandon (Geneva CH)
0800ndash0830 Overview of immunosuppressive agents for prevention and treatment of GvHDCoreyCutler(BostonUS)
0830ndash0900 When and how to use which drugErnstHoller(RegensburgDE)
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 6HLA antibodies in HSCT
Chairs Effie Petersdorf (Seattle US) Jean Villard (Geneva CH)
0800ndash0830 Technical approach of HLA-antibody testingStefanSchaub(BaselCH)
0830ndash0900 The role of anti-HLA antibodies in rejection AnnekeBrand(LeidenNL)
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 7Decision making How to choose a cord blood unit
Paediatric Day
Session
Chairs Vincent Kindler (Geneva CH)
0800ndash0830 Umbilical cord blood transplantation how when and for whomArnonNagler(TelHashomerIL)
0830ndash0900 Single double CB unit or intramedullary application VandersonRocha(OxfordUK)
0930 ndash 1100 Plenary Session 1GvHD
Chairs Mary Horowitz (Milwaukee US) Ernst Holler (Regensburg DE)
0930ndash1000 Second line treatment when to start and what to useGeacuterardSocieacute(ParisFR)
1000ndash1030 Experimental drugs for GvHDDanWeissdorf(MinneapolisUS)
1030ndash1100 Assessment of treatment response StevenPavletic(BethesdaUS)
0930 ndash 1100 Plenary Session 2Cellular therapy
Chairs Marina Cavazzana-Calvo (Paris FR) Aleksandra Wodnar-Filipowicz (Basel CH)
0930ndash1000 Epithelial stem cells and regenerative medicine PaulRRiley(LondonUK)
1000ndash1030 Wiskott Aldrich SyndromeChristophKlein(HannoverDE)
1030ndash1100 Gene therapy for chronic granulomatous disease lessons and perspectivesManuelGrez(FrankfurtDE)
16
sCIentIFIC programme physICIans tuesDay 3 aprIl 2012
0930 ndash 1100 Plenary Session 3Paediatric Day
Paediatric Day
Session
Chairs Christina Peters (Vienna AT) Kurt Leibundgut (Berne CH)
0930ndash1000 Advances in overcoming treatment resistance in recurrent malignant brain tumours
From autologous to allogeneic HSCT following myeloablative chemotherapy HishamAbdel-Azim(LosAngelesUS)
1000ndash1030 Allogeneic HSCT for children with monosomy 7FrancoLocatelli(RomeIT)
1030ndash1100 Paediatric haploidentical allogeneic stem cell transplantationPeterLang(TuumlbingenDE)
0930 ndash 1100 Joint Session Physicians NursesldquoSee all hear all say everythingrdquo how to prevent miscommunication
Chairs Arno Mank (Amsterdam NL) Andreacute Tichelli (Basel CH)
0930ndash1000 What healthcare professionals believe they say and what patients think they hearLesleyFallowfield(BrightonUK)
1000ndash1030 Look through my eyesrsquo The patientrsquos point of viewPeterKapitein(NL)
1030ndash1100 Communication within the nurse-physician team AlexanderKiss(BaselCH)
1130 ndash 1300 Working Party Sessions
- Chronic Leukaemia
- Paediatric Diseases Paediatric Day Session
1130 ndash 1300 Nuclear Accidents Session
1130 ndash 1300 Controversy 3Older sibling versus young unrelated donor
Chairs Geacuterard Socieacute (Paris FR) Andreas Buser (Basel CH)
1130ndash1200 Older sibling is betterDietgerNiederwieser(LeipzigDE)
1200ndash1230 Younger perfectly matched unrelated donor is better NicolausKroumlger(HamburgDE)
1230ndash1300 Discussion
1300 ndash 1400 Nature Publishing Group
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time meeting 4We at the EBMT
Chairs Alejandro Madrigal (London UK) Alois Gratwohl (Basel CH)
1310ndash1330 25 years of electronic data management lessons for the futureRonaldBrand(LeidenNL)
1330ndash1350 Ten years after the first JACIE inspectionChristianChabannon(MarseilleFR)
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time meeting 5Post-transplant care when the child becomes an adult
Paediatric Day
Session
Chairs Giorgio Dini (Genoa IT) Tayfun Guumlngoumlr (Zurich CH)
1310ndash1330 Transition paediatrics-adult care CharlotteNiemeyer(FreiburgDE)
1330ndash1350 Adolescence in the posttransplant phase ThomasKlingebiel(FrankfurtDE)
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time meeting 6Last minute hot topic
1400 ndash 1530 Oral Sessions 7 ndash 12
1600 ndash 1730 Working Party Sessions
- Infectious Diseases
- Inborn Errors Paediatric Day Session
- Lymphoma
1600 ndash 1730 Controversy 4Are cord blood banks affordable
Chairs Sergio Querol (London UK) Grazia Nicoloso de Faveri (Berne CH)
1600ndash1630 No they are notThomasBart(BerneCH)
1630ndash1700 Yes they are GesineKoumlgler(DuumlsseldorfDE)
1700ndash1730 Discussion
1600 ndash 1730 Joint Session EBMT WBMT
1730 ndash 1900 Poster Sessions
17
sCIentIFIC programme physICIans WeDnesDay 4 aprIl 2012
nuClear aCCIDent CommIttee traInIng sessIon WeDnesDay 4 aprIl 2012
0730 ndash 0830 General Assembly
0830 ndash 1000 Oral Sessions 13 ndash 20
1030 ndash 1200 Plenary Session 4Do registries still have a future
Chairs Norbert-Claude Gorin (Paris FR) Jane Apperley (London UK)
1030ndash1100 The macroeconomics of stem cell transplantationAloisGratwohl(BaselCH)
1100ndash1130 The future of observational research in stem cell transplantationMaryHorowitz(MilwaukeeUS)
1130ndash1200 Donor follow-up ndash why it is neededSuzannavanWalraven(LeidenNL)
1030 ndash 1200 Plenary Session 5Endothelial disease in HSCT
Chairs Andrea Bacigalupo (Genoa IT) Eliane Gluckman (Paris FR)
1030ndash1100 The role of the endothelium in HSCTEnricCarreras(BarcelonaES)
1100ndash1130 Sinusoidal obstruction syndromeLauraRubbia-Brandt(GenevaCH)
1130ndash1200 Transplant associated microangiopathyTapaniRuutu(HelsinkiFI)
1030 ndash 1200 Plenary Session 6Stem cells and the microenvironment
Chairs John Goldman (London UK) Markus Manz (Zurich CH)
1030ndash1100 Stem cells out of the nicheTsveeLapidot(RehovotIL)
1100ndash1130 Stem cells into the thymus YannBarrandon(LausanneCH)
1130ndash1200 Mesenchymal and haematopoietic stem cells form a unique bone marrow niche SimoacutenMeacutendez-Ferrer(MadridES)
1030 ndash 1200 Joint Session EBMT WMDA
1215 ndash 1345 Final Plenary SessionAll around the telomere
Chairs Willem Fibbe (Leiden NL) Gabriela Baerlocher (Berne CH)
1215ndash1245 Telomere structure and maintenance by the telomerase enzymeJoachimLingner(LausanneCH)
1245ndash1315 Dyskeratosis congenita a disorder of telomere biologyBlancheAlter(RockvilleUS)
1315ndash1345 Telomere attrition and the telomeropathies focus on marrow failure and regenerationNealYoung(BethesdaUS)
1345 ndash 1400 Closing Session
1400 ndash 1800 Advanced EBMT training course on European approach to the medical management of mass radiation exposure
Chairs R Powles (London UK) A Madrigal (London UK)
1400 IntroductionAlejandroMadrigal(LondonUK)
1405 Basic irradiation physics for ldquobeginnersrdquoDuncanCox(UK)
1420 Previous incidents effects of irradiationLeifStenke(StockholmSE)
1450 Scenarios ndash hidden sources overtDuncanCox(UK)
1520 Primary triageTonyBleetman(UK)
1550 Secondary triage METREPOL EBMT Pocket GuideRayPowles(LondonUK)
1620 Supportive therapy to neutropenic patientsGrahamJackson(Newcastle-upon-TyneUK)
1650 BMT protocols BMT triageTonyPagliuca(LondonUK)
1705 Multi-organ dysfunction syndromeBahwnaSirohi(NewDelhiIN)
1720 EBMT REMM HPA website familiarizationJaneApperley(LondonUK)
1750 Closing remarksRayPowles(LondonUK)
RegistrationIfinterestedpleaseenrollforthesessionviaonlineapplicationorcontactSharonGage
sharongagesrgprojectmanagementcouk
18
nurses eDuCatIon Day sunDay 1 aprIl 2012
EBMT Education Day for Nurses amp Allied Health Professionals
AsinpreviousyearstherewillbeaPre-meetingEducationDayaimedatnursesandhealthprofessionalThefocusofthe8thAnnualEducationDay will be ldquoEarly and late effects after Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation and their impact of the patientrsquos quality of liferdquo Our ambitionisthatnursesandalliedhealthprofessionalsregardlessoftheirexperiencewithinthefieldofHSCTwillhavesomethingnewtolearnfromthisdayandbringhometotheirownpractice
EBMT Education Day Preliminary Programme
0900ndash0910 Welcome and introductionArnoMank(AmsterdamNL)
0910ndash0950 Nausea amp vomiting ndash to vomit or not to vomit MalinHakansson(GothenburgSE)
0950ndash1030 Skin care ndash not every rash is GvHD EileenParry(LancashireUK)
1030ndash1100 Coffeebreak
1100ndash1145 The golden hour ndash management of neutropenic sepsis JohnMurray(ManchesterUK)
1145ndash1230 Abnormal liver function tests CathrinFlynn(DublinIE)
1230ndash1330 Lunch
RegistrationThis education day is separate from the EBMT meeting and registration for the congress does not automatically entitle participation at the EBMT Education Day
PleaseregisterviaInternetwwwebmtorgebmt2012LinkRegistration(Paymentbycreditcardwillbenecessary)orusetherespectiveregistrationformThankstogenerouscorporatesponsorshiptheregistrationfeeisonlyeuro50ndashperparticipantForassistancepleasecontactebmtcongrexch
1330ndash1410 Stepping out ndash rehabilitation post HSCT JoachimWiskermann(HeidelbergDE)
1410ndash1450 Fertility CorienEcltink(AmsterdamNL)
1450ndash1510 Coffeebreak
1510ndash1550 Late effects YvesChalandon(GenevaCH)
1550ndash1630 Survivorship DianaGreenfield(SheffieldUK)
1630ndash1640 ClosingElisabethWallhult(GothenburgSE)
19
monDay 2 aprIl 2012 ndash sCIentIFIC programme nurses group WeDnesDay 4 aprIl 2012
Educational Sessions
There will be six early morning educational sessions covering thefollowingtopics
bull Extra Corporal Photopheresis (ECP) PeterTaylor(UK)
bull Management of the immunosuppressive patient VeroniqueCamus(CH)
bull Transplant at home ChristinaGallego(ES)
bull Donor issues ndash Who is looking after me MalreadNiconghalie(IE)
bull Compliance MonicaFliedner(CH)
bull Safe administration of chemotherapy BernieOrsquoDonnell(IE)
Workshops
This year theNursesgroupwill hold fourworkshopsand threeofthesewillberepeatedAllworkshopswillhavelimitedcapacityItishopedthatbydoingthiswewillbeabletohaveamoreinteractiveandpracticalsession
Workshop 1Central Venous Access Device (CVAD)
Steve Hill (Manchester UK)
Workshop 2Sexuality
Corien M Eeltink (Amsterdam NL)
Workshop 3Care of the carer
Barry Quinn (London UK)
Workshop 4European management
Susanne Heijmenberg (Amsterdam NL)
Nurses Annual Meeting
TheNursesAnnualMeetingwilltakeplaceonTuesdayfrom0830to0920
repeatedworkshopswithlimitedattendance
Plenary Sessions
Therewillbefiveplenarysessionswiththreespeakerseachgivingparticipants the opportunity to meet the expert
Disease updates
bull Lymphoma PeterDreger(HeidelbergDE)
bull Acute Lymphatic Leukemia MohamadMohty(FR)
bull Aplastic anaemia
Apheresis
bull Mobilisation JohnMurray(ManchesterUK)
bull Extra Corporal Photopheresis (ECP) MaggieFoster(UK)
bull Donor follow-up JoergHalter(BaselCH)
Management of haematology emergencies
bull Septic shock JohnMurray(ManchesterUK)
bull Extravasation BernieOacuteDonell(IE)
bull Tumour lysis JoachimBlankart(HamburgDE)
bull Transfusion reactions MonicaBraisch(CH)
Management of relapse
bull The transition from active to palliative care MatsLinderholm(UmearingSE)
bull Donor Lymphocyte Infusion (DLI) EudoardoOlavarrioLopez(ES)
bull Ethical issues-dilemmas TanjaKrones(CH)
Paediatrics
bull Sibling to the patient MargarethaNolbris(GothenburgSE)
bull Complementary therapy OliveOacuteNeill(IE)
bull Psychological aspects
TheNursesrsquogrouplooksforwardtomeetingyouatEBMT2012inGenevaThemeetingthisyearwillincludethecombinationofeducationalsessionsworkshops(limitedattendance)plenarysessionsandorallypresentedabstractsandposters
ThemainmeetingwillopenonMondaymorningwithaPresidentialsymposiumgivinganoverviewoftheactivitiesaswellastheachievementsanddevelopmentsoftheEBMTNursesGroupThisyeartherewillbeakeynotespeakerProfDrNoraKearneydirectoroftheCancerCareResearchCentreoftheUniversityofStirling(UK)ShewilltalkaboutnursingresearchandhoweducationcanimprovetheprofileoftheBMTnurse
20
Oral Sessions
Oralsessionswillbeselectedfromsubmittedabstractsaccordingtoscoresgiventothembytheabstractreviewboard
Poster Sessions
Nursesrsquo posters selected from submitted abstracts will be displayedthroughoutthecongresswithtimefordiscussiononMondayandTuesdayeveningswhenpresentersareexpectedtobeavailableattheirposter
Prizes
The Nurses group is pleased to announce that the best oralpresentationandthebestposterwillbeawarded
National Group Meetings
AsinpreviousyearsnationalgroupshavetheopportunitytomeetanddiscussnationalmattersofHSCTnursingintheirownlanguageCountries which donrsquot have a formal national group yet couldget together and discuss setting up a national group to combineworkforcesandexchangeexperiencesintheirownlanguage
Nurses Satelllite Symposia
Two Nursing Satellite Symposia will take place on Monday andTuesdayfrom1300ndash1400
monDay 2 aprIl 2012 ndash sCIentIFIC programme nurses group WeDnesDay 4 aprIl 2012
21
sCIentIFIC programme Data management group
As inprevious years theEBMTDataManagementgroupwill usetheopportunityprovidedbythisAnnualMeetingtoofferaseriesoftechnicalandscientificsessionsfordatamanagementprofessionalswithinaninteractiveandfriendlyenvironmentThiswillbeanotheruniqueopportunityforindividualsfromdifferentcentrescountriesandinstitutionstomeetupandgettoknoweachotherfacetoface
ProMISe Training SessionsWeareonceagainofferingtrainingsessionsonhowtoaccessandusetheRegistrydatabasebymeansofProMISeforData Entry andData Retrieval ndash with additional sessions this year for HLA and MED-B formsTheData Entrysession isan introductionandonlyabsolute beginners shouldsignupforitThiscoursewillemphasizehowtoenteraMED-Aregistration(includingsubsequenttransplantandfollow-upsforapatient)TheData Retrieval session will focus on obtaining data listings frequencies and how to run reportsAlthough this course is open to all users it is not recommendedforpeoplewhoareabsolutebeginners[PleasenotethattheDataRetrievalsessiononTuesday isarepetitionoftheMondaysessiontoallowmoreparticipantstoattendandbenefitfromthecourse]
The HLA Data Entry session on Tuesday is a workshop sessionwhich will focus on how to enter HLA typing reports for thoseusers who want to do it themselves (building on the morningrsquosHLAEducationalsession inthe lecturehall)Thissession isaimedprimarily at experienced ProMISe users The ADVANCED DATA ENTRY (including MED-B) amp QampA training session on Tuesdayafternoon is open to everyoneandwillconcentrateonexamplesofcomplexdataincludingaddingmissingdatafollowupssubsequentdiagnosesandtransplantsaswellastheintricaciesofMED-BdataentrywithapracticalQampAsession
Please note A maximum of 30 participants can attend eachProMISe training session in the main computer room We kindlyask participants to register in advance following the instructions providedonthecongressregistrationformwithaseparateformtobecompletedforProMISetrainingcourses
Educational SessionsAvariedprogrammefordatamanagementprofessionalsatalllevelsof their career Therewillbeeducational sessions toassistpeoplewho are new to the field to enhance their knowledge and somesessionswithhigherscientificcontextwhichshouldbeofinteresttoeverybodyregardlessofbackgroundThesessionswillincludebullScience-stemcellmobilizationantibodiesacuteleukaemiaHLAbullJACIE-explanationandrequirementsforJACIEaccreditationbullDataqualityndashalwaysimportantbullPaediatricsbullSessionsonFollow-upformssolidtumours(withreferenceto
Med-Bforms)survivorshipandlong-termfollow-upfocusingonissuesfacedbypatients
bullHintsandtipsfortransplantregistrationndashaworkshoptypesessionondataentryforallcentres
bullPresentationsfromDatamanagersandotherprofessionalsbasedincentressharingtheirexperiencendashwithexamplesofprocedurestheyusetoensuregoodworkingpractise
Werecommendparticipantstoattendasmanysessionsaspossiblendasheveniftheydonotseemtorelatetotheirwork(wehavefoundinthepastthatpeoplelearnmoreaboutadulttransplantsbyfindingoutwhatisinvolvedinpaediatrictransplants)Sothatwecanalllearnfrom each other we encourage active participation raising issuesandrequestingclarifications
1500 ndash 1800 Statistical Course 1 Saturday 31 March 2012
0900 ndash 1200 Statistical Course 2 Sunday 1 April 2012
1340 ndash 1540 Statistical Symposium Tuesday 3 April 2012
1600 ndash 1730 Statistical Roundtable Tuesday 3 April 2012
22
0900 ndash 1700 ProMISe2 Training Sessions
0900ndash1200 Data retrieval (experienced users only)KeirenKirklandJuliaLee(LondonUK)
1330ndash1430 HLA data entry (experienced users only)ShelleyHewerdineAugustinCabrera(LondonUK)
1500ndash1700 Advanced data entry (including Med B) and Q amp A workshopCarmenRuiz(LondonUK)
0900 ndash 1630 ProMISe2 Training Sessions
0900ndash1200 Data entry (new users only)HelenBaldomero(BaselCH)NicoleRaus(LyonFR)
1330ndash1630 Data retrieval (experienced users only)KeirenKirklandJuliaLee(LondonUK)
0900 ndash 1030 JACIE Educational Session
1045 ndash 1710 Educational Sessions
1045ndash1125 Stem cell mobilization ndash a key development in modern blood and marrow transplantationCurlyMorris(BelfastUK)
0900 ndash 1500 Educational Sessions
0900ndash1030 HLAIliasDoxiadis(LeidenNL)
1040ndash1120 AntibodiesSilviaMontoto(LondonUK)
1130ndash1210 Acute leukaemia (including ALL)SebastianGiebel(GliwicePL)
1210ndash1330 LunchBreak
1330ndash1410 Centre presentation ndash details to be adviced
1420ndash1500 Centre presentation ndash details to be adviced
1135ndash1215 Hints and tips for transplant registration with the EBMTCarmenRuiz(LondonUK)
1225ndash1305 The importance of follow-up formsSimonaIacobelli(RomeIT)
1305ndash1400 LunchBreak
1400ndash1440 Survivorship follow up issues and patientsrsquo experiencesMichelleKenyon(LondonUK)
1450ndash1530 Solid tumoursDidierBlaise(MarseilleFR)
1540ndash1620 Paediatric diseasesIsaacYaniv(Petach-TikvaIL)
1630ndash1710 Queries questions and the first Data Quality QuizBeateLindner(InnsbruckAT)FranziskaStrehle(UlmDE)
sCIentIFIC programme Data management group tuesDay 3 aprIl 2012
sCIentIFIC programme Data management group monDay 2 aprIl 2012
23
sCIentIFIC programme QualIty management group monDay 2 aprIl 2012
1030 ndash 1130 Workshop 1Indicators (JACIE Standards)
1030ndash1040 Clinical indicatorPhillipeLewalle(BrusselsBE)
1040ndash1050 Collection indicatorPhuongHuynh(BrusselsBE)
1050ndash1100 Processing IndicatorGillesClapisson(LyonFR)
1100ndash1130 Q amp A
1400 ndash 1500 Lecture 1How we validate the apheresis machine
Chair Harry C Schouten (Maastricht NL)
1400ndash1420 tbc1420ndash1440 SandraLoaiza(LondonUK)1440ndash1500 KristinaHoumllig(DresdenDE)
1515 ndash 1615 Lecture 2Can you save money by improving the quality
Chair Elena Vassalo (Turin IT)
1515ndash1615 FreacutedeacutericNouaille(Neuilly-sur-SeineFR)
1630 ndash 1730 Lecture 3Engaging physicians in quality
Chair Pierre Biron (Lyon FR)
1630ndash1730 EduardoOlavarria(PamplonaES)
1730 ndash 1830 Workshop 2Electronic quality management system (commercial and in-inhouse alternatives)
1730ndash1740 Manual systemKirtashPatel(LondonUK)
1740ndash1750 Electronic system used at Maastricht University HospitalBiancaWauben(MaastrichtNL)
1750ndash1800 Electronic system used at Leacuteon-BeacuterardPierreEmmanuelDonot(LyonFR)
1800ndash1830 Q amp A
aDvanCe notICe
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39th Annual Meeting of the European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation
39th Meeting of the Physicians29th Meeting of the EBMT Nurses Group12th Meeting of the EBMT Data Management Group5th Meeting of the Quality Management Group2nd Meeting of the Cell Processing Group7th EBMTPatientampFamilyDaybullSaturday6April2013
London UK bull 7 ndash 10 April 2013
2013
European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation
EBMTExcellence in Science
24
1st ebmt Cell proCessIng Day monDay 2 aprIl 2012
1st Meeting of the EBMT Cell Processing Group
ThefirstCell Processing Day of theEBMT isplannedjointlybyEBMTandISCT
It is mainly intended for persons working in the cellprocessing laboratory as technicians working on thebenchbiologistsandphysiciansdirectlyinvolvedincellprocessing cell processing laboratory managers andpersons responsible for quality assessment of the cell processingpart
The programme includes theoretical presentationsdiscussions and sessions considering practical aspectsofcellprocessingproblemmanagementandreporting
The Cell Processing Group will meet on Monday 2 April 2012 andisanintegralpartoftheEBMT2012Annual Meeting which takes place at the PalexpoGenevainSwitzerlandfrom1ndash4April2012
PhotoBloodcellscopyKeystoneSciencePhotoLibraryAndrewSyred
Taking place during the EBMT 2012
Annual Meeting
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 1Stem cell engineering
Chairs Ineke Slaper-Cortenbach (Utrecht NL) Federico Rodriguez (San Diego USA)
Graft engineering Mimicking the marrow microenvironment for cord expansionVardaDeutsch(Tel-AvivIL)
Cryopreservation and thawing of hamatopoietic cellsGregorioMartin-Henao(BarcelonaES)
0930 ndash 1100 Technical aspects IBasic processing aspects and problem management
Chair Francesco Lanza (Cremona IT)
Processing of the peripheral blood progenitor cell products using a novel acustophoresis platformStefanScheding(LundSE)
Thawing of stem cell products in the lab or bedsideFedericoRodriguez(SanDiegoUSA)
Erythrocyte depletion when amp howDamianosSotiropoulos(ThessalonikiGR)
1100ndash1130 Pause
1130 ndash 1300 Quality assessment
Chair Christian Chabannon (Marseille FR)
CD34 enumeration pre and post cryopreservationFrancescoLanza(CremonaIT)
Terminology and labeling of cellular therapy productsInekeSlaper-Cortenbach(UtrechtNL)
GMP facilities what for and what are the rulesChristianKalberer(BaselCH)
1300ndash1400 Lunch
1400 ndash 1530 Oral session Stem cell mobilization and graft engineering
Chairs Francesco Lanza (Cremona IT) Mario Bargetzi (Aarau CH)
Oral sessions to be defined according to abstract reviewing
1530ndash1600 CoffeeBreak
1600 ndash 1730 Technical aspects IIAdvanced cell engineering
Chair Martin Hildebrandt (Hannover DE)
Cell selection for clinical use Regulatory T cellsMatthiasEdinger(RegensburgDE)
Engineering of T-helper cells and cytotoxic T-cellsTobiasFeuchtinger(TuumlbingenDE)
Expansion of NK cells for clinical useUlrikeKoehl(FrankfurtDE)
25
1st ebmt paeDIatrIC Day tuesDay 3 aprIl 2012
Taking place during the EBMT 2012
Annual Meeting
Paediatric Day
During EBMT 2012 Annual Meeting taking place atthePalexpoGenevaSwitzerlandfrom1ndash4April2012there will be a special day for paediatric stem celltransplantation
Almost all paediatric activities such as educationalworkingpartyscientificandpostersessionshavebeenregroupedandwillbeheldonTuesday 3 April 2012
Nurses paediatric sessions will take place on MondayandWednesday
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0800 ndash 0900 Educational SessionHaemaglobinopathy and HSCT
Chairs Guido Lucarelli (Rome IT) Ardeshir Ghavamzadeh (Tehran IR)
0800ndash0830 ThalassaemiaEmanueleAngelucci(CalgiariIT)
0830ndash0900 Sickle cell anaemiaFranccediloiseBernaudin(CreacuteteilFR)
0800 ndash 0900 WorkshopDecision making How to choose a cord blood unit
Chairs Marie Robin (Paris FR) Vincent Kindler (Geneva CH)
0800ndash0830 Umbilical cord blood transplantation how when and for whomArnonNagler(TelHashomerIL)
0830ndash0900 Single double CB unit or intramedullar application VandersonRocha(OxfordUK)
0930 ndash 1100 Plenary 3Paediatric Day
Chairs Christina Peters (Vienna AT) Kurt Leibundgut (Berne CH)
0930ndash1000 Advances in overcoming treatment resistance in recurrent malignant brain tumours
From autologous to allogeneic HSCT following myeloablative chemotherapy HishamAbdel-Azim(LosAngelesUS)
1000ndash1030 Allogeneic HSCT for children with monosomy 7FrancoLocatelli(RomeIT)
1030ndash1100 Paediatric haploidentical allogeneic stem cell transplantationPeterLang(TuumlbingenDE)
1100ndash1130 CoffeeBreak
1130 ndash 1300 Working PartyPaediatric Diseases
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time Meeting 5Post-transplant care when the child becomes an adult
Chairs Giorgio Dini (Genoa IT) Tayfun Guumlngoumlr (Zurich CH)
1310ndash1330 Transition paediatrics-adult care CharlotteNiemeyer(FreiburgDE)
1330ndash1350 Adolescence in the posttransplant phase ThomasKlingebiel(FrankfurtDE)
1400 ndash 1530 Oral SessionPaediatric transplantation
1530ndash1600 CoffeeBreak
1600 ndash 1730 Working PartyInborn Errors
1730 ndash 1900 Poster Session
26
Call For abstraCts
Abstract Submission Deadlines
21 November 2011 Nurses Group15 December 2011 Physicians amp Data Management Group
Allparticipantsareinvitedtosubmitabstractsononeofthetopicslistedonpage27
Abstracts may only be submitted via Internet Late abstracts will not be considered
Tosubmityourabstractpleasegotothewebsiteat wwwebmtorgebmt2012
Thedifferent submission links forphysiciansnursesand thedatamanagement group will be available on the internet ldquoCall for AbstractsrdquoPleasemakesuretoselecttheappropriatelink
Inordertostandardizetheabstractlayoutweaskyoutoreadthepreparation guidelines at this link CAREFULLY Avoid submissionwithin48hoursofthedeadlineforbestsystemperformance
Guidelines for submission of abstracts
1 Abstracts may be submitted only via Internet Abstractssubmittedviafaxore-mailwillnotbeaccepted
2 AllabstractsmustbesubmittedandpresentedinEnglish3 Abstractsshouldcontainoriginalmaterialneitherpublishednor
presentedelsewherepriorto1 April 20124 Withinternetsubmissionofanabstracttheauthor(s)transfer(s)
all copyrightownership to theEuropeanGroup forBloodandMarrowTransplantation
5 Abstractsshouldbeinformativecontainingobjectivesmethodsresultsandaconclusion Just thepromiseof furtherdataanddiscussionisnotacceptable
6 The abstract text may not be longer than 2rsquo500 charactersincludingspaces
7 Tables charts and other graphics arepermittedandmustbeinJPGorGIFformatofhighresolutionandsuitableforreproductionin black amp white A separate upload button is provided (max 2 graphics perabstract)Nophotosmaybesubmitted
8 Avoid complex mathematical formulae Greek letters andsymbols For the symbols lt or gt type instead lt= or gt= Forsuperscript use caret (^) eg 10^6 instead of 106 Instead oflsquoIFN-grsquouseforexamplelsquoIFN-grsquoorlsquoIFN-gammarsquoetc
9 Allabbreviationsmustbedefinedthefirsttimetheyappearinyourtext(butdonotdefineinthetitle)ExampleGraft-versus-hostdisease(GvHD)beforebeingusedasanabbreviationonly
10 Authorsarerequestedtoselectatopicunderwhichtheywishtheirabstracttobereviewed
11 Authorsshouldindicatetheirpreferredmethodofpresentation bullOralPresentation bullPosterPresentation bullOralorPosterPresentation Theselectioncommitteereservestherighttodecideonthefinal
allocationandpresentationmethod12 Ifanabstract isaccepted thepresentingauthormust register
andattendthecongressAcceptanceofapaperimpliespaymentoftheregistrationfeebythepresentingauthor
13 After having submitted your abstract you will receive aconfirmation by e-mail with the following information (please
makesuretostateyourcorrectemailaddress) bullreference number of your abstract (for correspondence and
questionsthatmightarise) bullyourpersonalaccesscodes
Shouldyouwishtomakecorrectionstoanabstractalreadysubmittedor if you wish to submit other abstracts later you may use theseaccesscodesThiswillshortenthesubmissionprocedure
Correctionstoabstractscanonlybemadeuptothedeadlinesof
21November2011 Nurses Group15December2011 Physicians amp Data Management Group
(Afterthesedatesnoabstractsorchangesmaybeaccepted)IfyouhavedifficultiesinsubmittingyourabstractsorifyouneedanyfurtherinformationpleasecontacttheAbstracthotlinePhone+41616867722(MondayndashFridayduringCETbusinesshours)
Notification
AbstractsaresubjecttoapprovalbytheScientificCommitteeandtofinalassignmentforinclusionintheprogrammeasanoralorposterpresentation
Authors from the Nurses Group will be notified at the end ofDecember2011
AuthorsformthePhysiciansandDataManagementGroupwillbenotifiedattheendofJanuary2012
Allauthorswillbecontactedbye-mail(thereforeitisessentialthatyouindicateyourcorrecte-mailaddress)Authorswillbeinformedasto whether they are to present their abstract orally or in the form of a posterFullinstructionsconcerningthepreparationandpresentationwillbeincluded
Publication
AllacceptedabstractswillbepublishedinasupplementoftheBoneMarrowTransplantationJournalaswellasonCD-ROMavailableatthecongressFullabstracttextswillbeviewableontheEBMT2012websitetwoweekspriortothecongress
Basic Science Award for Physicians
This award will be presented to the best Basic Science Abstractsubmittedunderanyrelevanttopic
The aim of this award is to increase the level of basic science atthemeetingandparticularlyyounginvestigatorsareencouragedtosubmittheirworkTheprizewinningabstractwillbeselectedfromthe top-scoringabstractsbyaScientificCommitteeheadedby theChairsoftheEBMTDevelopmentalCommittee
Authorssubmittingabasicscienceabstractare invitedto tick therespectiveboxintheonlinesubmissionthusindicatingthewishtobeconsideredfortheBasicScienceAward
Theprize-winningabstractwillbepresentedaspartofthePresidentialSymposiumonMonday2April2012Thisyearrsquosprizeofeuro2rsquo000isgenerouslysupportedbyGenzyme
27
Call For abstraCts
Main Topics for Abstract Submission
Please carefullyselectthetopicunderwhichyouwishtosubmityourabstract for reviewAbstracts not submittedunder anappropriatetopicmaybeincorrectlyreviewedandrejected
Physicians
General Topics1 CellularGenetherapiesandCytokines2 StemcellresearchandExperimentalstemcelltransplantation3 StemcellmobilizationandGraftengineering
Transplant-specific topics4 Stemcellsource5 Stemcelldonor6 Acutegraft-versus-hostdisease7 Chronicgraft-versus-hostdisease8 Infectiouscomplications9 Earlycomplications10 Latecomplications11 Reduced-intensityconditioning12 MinimalresidualdiseaseToleranceChimerismandImmune
reconstitution13 Paediatricissues14 Regulatoryissues
Disease-specific topics15 Acuteleukaemia16 Aplasticanaemia17 Autoimmunediseases18 Chronicleukaemia19 HaemoglobinopathyandInbornerrorsofmetabolism20Lymphoma21 Multiplemyeloma22Myelodysplasia23Solidtumours
Nurses Group
Care-specific topics24Careofthecare-giver25Complementarytherapies26Donorissues27 Ethicalissues28Impactofnewtherapiesonpatientcare29Outpatientdevelopments30PalliativeandEndoflifecare31 PatientinformationandEducation32Protectivecare33Psycho-socialissues34Sexuality35Standardsofcare36Symptomsmanagement
37 EducationandSupportofnurses38Management39SurvivorshipandLateeffects40Qualityoflife
Data Management Group
41 DataManagement42Statistics
CME Accreditation at EBMT 2012
AsaparticipantofEBMT2012youareeligibletoreceiveContinuingMedical Education (CME) credit points from the EuropeanHematologyAssociation(EHA)
EuropeanhaematologistsarehighlymotivatedtoprovideproofthattheyareupdatingtheirknowledgeandskillsthroughparticipationinCMEactivitiesTheEuropeanHematologyAssociationCMESystemis being implementedas a service to Europeanhaematologists inresponse to this need The System facilitates identification andregistrationinCMEactivitieswhichhavebeensubmittedtoapeer-reviewaccreditationprocessandrespondtopre-establishedqualitystandards
CMEaccreditationisapermanentfeatureofEBMTannualmeetings
PhysiciansattendingEBMT2012areeligibletoreceive1EHA-CMEcreditpointforeveryhourofaccreditedscientificprogramme
EHA-CMEpointswillbeawardedforthefollowingsessionsbullEducationalsessionsbullWorkshopsessionsbullControversysessionsbullPlenarysessionsbullJointsessionsbullPresidentialsymposiumbullWorkingPartysessionsbullOralsessionsbullLunchtimemeetings
How to claim your EHA-CME points
The electronic EHA-CME system is fully automated and enablesparticipantsattheEBMT2012toclaimtheircreditsonline
You may create your account claim your credits and print yourEHA-CMEcertificateonlineatwwwehaweborg(select lsquoCMErsquo)FulldetailsonhowtocollectyourCMEpointswillbestatedintheFinalProgramme
Further information on the European Hematology Association CME system is available at cmeehaweborgandwwwehaweborg
28
regIstratIon
Registration fee
Until 12 January
2012
As from 13 January to 1March2012
As from 2 March
2012
PhysiciansMember euro300ndash euro420ndash euro480ndash
Non-Member euro450ndash euro560ndash euro650ndash
Nurses Group
Data Mgmt Group
Quality Mgmt Group
Cell Processing Technicians
Member euro200ndash euro320ndash euro380ndash
Non-Member euro300ndash euro420ndash euro480ndash
Student euro120ndash euro150ndash euro180ndash
Accompanying person
euro 25ndash euro 25ndash euro 25ndash
StudentsmustbeoneoftheauthorsofanacceptedabstractandmustprovideproofofundergraduatestudentstatusAwrittencertificationbytheheadoftheprogrammeisrequiredandmustbesenttoCongrex(Fax+41616867788)
The fee for active participants includes unlimited access to allsessionstheWelcomeReceptionaccesstotheExhibitiononecopyoftheFinalProgrammeandonecopyoftheAbstractBook
ThefeeforaccompanyingpersonsincludestheWelcomeReceptionandaccesstotheExhibition
PleasenoteAlthoughincludedintheregistrationfeesomesessionsand the Welcome Reception require separate registration (seeregistrationform)
Online Registration
ParticipantscanregisterviaInternetwwwebmtorgebmt2012PleasereadtheinstructionsontheInternetcarefullyFor online reservations payment by credit card is required Please do not use the online registration for group registrations
Registration form
ToregisterforthemeetingpleasereturntheregistrationformtotheOrganizingSecretariatinBasel
Group Registration
In order to make a group registration please request the specialgroupregistrationformfromtheOrganizingSecretariatordownloadthefile fromthewebsitewwwebmtorgebmt2012Onthis formyou can enter all participantsrsquo information together with your postal address and contact details Please note that we need thecomplete individual addresses (hospital department streetname and number postal code and city) of each participant Forfurther assistance please contact the Organizing Secretariat at ebmtcongrexcom
On-site Registration
TheregistrationdeskatthePalexpoisopenduringthefollowinghours
Saturday 31March2012 1700 ndash1900hSunday 1April2012 0800ndash1900hMonday 2April2012 0730ndash1800hTuesday 3April2012 0730ndash1800hWednesday 4April2012 0715ndash1300h
All documents including registration packets (congress walletpersonalnamebadgeabstractbookvouchers)willbehandedovertotheregisteredparticipantsOn-site registration will be accepted but receip of all congressdocumentscannotbeguaranteedPleasearriveearlyifyouwishtoregisteron-site
Payment
All fees for the congress registration and social events should bepaidinEURO(euro)totheEBMT2012OrganizingSecretariatndashclearlystatingtheparticipantlsquosnameandaddress
bull bybanktransfer(freeofcharge)to -BeneficiaryCongrexSwitzerlandLtdEBMT2012 -UBSAGBaselSwitzerland EUROAccountNo233-50301062A IBANCodeCH210023323350301062A
-BICUBSWCHZH80A -ClearingNo233
bull bycreditcard(VisaMasterCardAmericanExpress)
Responsibility
The participant acknowledges that heshe has no right to lodgedamage claims against the organizers should the holding of thecongress be hindered or prevented by unexpected political oreconomiceventsorgenerallyby forcemajeureorshould thenon-appearance of speakers or other reasons necessitate programmechangesWithregistrationtheparticipantacceptsthisproviso
By finishing the application the participant declares that heshe agrees to its personal and company data being processed byCongrexandthat thisdatamaybeusedfor informationpurposesoncongressesandevents in thefieldofhematologyorganizedbyCongrex In theopposingcase theparticipantnotifiesCongrexatthetimeofreturningthesignedapplication
Confirmation
Upon receipt of the correct registration fee each participant willreceiveaconfirmationofregistrationPleasebringthisconfirmationto the registration desk at the congress centre as proof of yourregistration
Cancellation Refund Policy
Refund of registration fees less 25 administrative charges canbeapplied for inwritinguntil1February2012 to theOrganizingSecretariat inBasel SwitzerlandAfter thisdateno refundwillbepossibleForanychangeofnamesafeeofeuro30ndashwillbecharged
29
general InFormatIon (In alphabetICal orDer)
Address before and after the EBMT 2012
OrganizingSecretariatEBMT2012 Tel +41616867711coCongrexSwitzerlandLtd Fax +41616867788POBox E-mail ebmtcongrexcom4002BaselSwitzerland wwwebmtorgebmt2012
Currency
TheofficialcurrencyistheSwissfranc(CHF)Althoughnotpartofthe EU many prices are nonetheless indicated in Euros and somemerchantsmayacceptEurosVisaMasterCardandAmericanExpressarewidelyacceptedandATMsarewidespreadBanksofferthebestexchangeratesfortravellerchequesandforeigncurrencybut it isalsopossibletoexchangemoneyatmajorhotelsmaintrainstationsandairportsBanksareopenMondaytoFriday
Exhibition
TheEBMT2012exhibitionpresentingthelatesttechnicalequipmentandpharmaceuticalproductswilltakeplaceinHall1ofthePalexpoGenevaThedetailedExhibitProspectuscanbeobtainedfromtheExhibitionDepartment(exhibitionchcongrexcom)
Final Programme
The Final Programme will be available on the Internet (wwwebmtorgebmt2012) by March 2012 Please indicate youremailaddressontheregistrationformandyouwillbeinformedassoonastheFinalProgrammeisontheInternetTheFinalProgrammebookletwillbealsodistributedatthemeetinginGeneva
Insurance
Themeetingorganizerscannotacceptliabilityforpersonalinjuriessustainedorfor lossordamageofpropertybelongingtomeetingparticipants or their accompanyingpersons eitherduring or as aresultofthemeetingPleasecheckthevalidityofyourowninsurance
Invitation Letters
IndividualsrequiringanofficialletterofinvitationinordertoattendthemeetingmaywritetotheOrganizingSecretariat(ebmtcongrexcom)Thisprocedureisdesignedtoassistparticipantstoobtainavisaorpermissiontoattendthemeetinganddoesnotapplytoregistrationfeesorotherexpenses
Please note that invitation letters can only be sent if the registration and payment has been received by the Organizing Secretariat
Italian Agency
ItalianparticipantsrequiringspecificauthorizationfromtheItalianHealthMinistryareadvisedtocontact
AIMEDUCATIONndashAIMGroup Tel +3902566011MsCristinaGhidoli Fax +390270048585ViaGiuseppeRipamonti129 E-mail cghidoniaimgroupeu20141MilanItaly wwwaimgroupeu
Language
TheofficialcongresslanguageisEnglishSimultaneous translation (English French German) will beprovidedforthePatientampFamilyDay
Lunches
FromMondaytillWednesdaylunchwillbeofferedintheexhibitionareaofthecongressvenue
Registration
Fordetailedinformationpleaserefertopage28
Speakersrsquo Service Centre (SSC)
TherewillbeacentrallylocatedSpeakersrsquoServiceCentreconnectedtoalllectureroomsAllspeakersarerequestedtohandintheirPowerPointpresentationspriortotheirlectureattheSSC
Tipping
Servicechargesaregenerally includedhowever it iscustomarytorounduptheamountwhenpayinginrestaurantsandtaxis
Transportation in Geneva
Geneva iswell catered towithbuses tramsand ferriesaswellasregulartrainconnectionstothetrainstationsldquoCornavinrdquointhecitycentreandldquoAeacuteroportrdquoattheairportPleaserefertoldquoTravellingtothePalexpordquo(page34)formoredetails
Venue
TheEBMT2012meetingwilltakeplaceatthePalexpoGenevawhichis conveniently located inwalkingdistance to theGenevaAirportandonly15minutesawayfromdowntownGeneva
Palexpo Exhibition amp Conference Center1218Grand-SaconnexGenevaSwitzerlandwwwgeneva-palexpoch
Visa Requirements
In order to visit Switzerland you may need to apply for an entryvisa Please check the currentVISA requirementswith thenearestSwissConsulateorEmbassy inyourcountrybeforeyourdeparturetoGenevaPleasealsobewellawareofthetimeforprocessingtheapplicationstoensureyouapplyintimeforyourvisit
World Wide Web
Please visit the EBMT 2012 website wwwebmtorgebmt2012 for regularly updated news and information Abstract submissionregistration compilation of your personal congress programme aswellas reservationofaccommodationand tours canbemadeviathislink
30
CIty oF geneva
Geneva
EmbeddedbetweentheAlpsandtheJurahillstheFrench-speaking
cityofGenevaliesinthebaywheretheRhoneleavesLakeGeneva
WithitshumanitariantraditionandcosmopolitanflairtheEuropean
seatoftheUNOandheadquartersoftheRedCrossisknownasthe
ldquocapitalofpeacerdquo
The symbol of the city is the ldquoJet drsquoeaurdquo ndash a fountain with a
140-metre-highwater jetattheperipheryofLakeGenevaTheold
towntheheartofGenevawiththeshoppingandbusinessquarter
issituatedontheleftbankoftheriverThereyoucanfindStPeterrsquos
CathedralaswellasthePlaceduBourg-de-Fourwhichistheoldest
squareinthecityQuayslakesidepromenadescountlessparkslively
sidestreetsintheoldtownandelegantshopsinvitegueststostroll
Besides being a congress city Geneva is also a centre for culture
andhistoryfortradefairsandexhibitionsThelaquoHorlogeFleuriraquothe
largeflowerclockintheldquoJardinAnglaisrdquo(EnglishGarden)isaworld-
renownedsymboloftheGenevawatchindustry
CulturallythismostwesterncityofSwitzerlandhasmuchtooffer
InternationalartistsperformintheGrandTheacuteacirctreandGenevaOpera
HouseGenevaalsoofferswiderangeofmuseumssuchastheldquoMuseacutee
internationaldelrsquohorlogerierdquoawatchmuseumwithacollectionof
jewellerywatchesandmusicalclocksandtheInternationalMuseum
oftheRedCrossandRedCrescentwhichprovidesaninsightintothe
workofthesehumanitarianorganizations
Climate
Genevaissituatedatahighaltitudewhichtogetherwiththelake
temperstheprevailingcontinentalclimateSummersarepleasantly
warmtohotandwintersrelativelymildwithtemperatureshovering
just above or below freezing In spring the temperatures range
fromapprox5degCto20degCthereforeawarmcoatespeciallyforthe
eveningsisrecommended
Shopping in Geneva GenevarsquosexclusiveshopsarelocatedontheRuesBassesndashthechicRueduRhocircneRuede laConfeacutedeacuterationRueduMarcheacuteandRuedelaCroix-drsquoOrWatchandjewelleryshopslinethesestreetsquiteliterallywithgoldAsanalternativeexcellentSwisschocolateissoldat the Du Rhocircne Rue de la Confeacutedeacuteration 3 and at the MartelRuedelaCroix-drsquoOr4MeanwhileforastrollaroundtheantiquesquarterandartgalleriesavisittotheOldTownandtheSt-GervaisandPacircquisdistrictsisamustGenevahasmanyoutdoormarkets forexample theflowermarketon the PlaceduMolard and the clothes andbookmarket on thePlace de la Madeleine which are open daily Flea markets areheld on Wednesdays and Saturdays at the Plaine de Plainpalais(0800ndash1800)OnTuesdayandFridaymorningsthesamespotisusedforacolourfulfruitandvegetablemarket(0800ndash1300)OnThursday regionalhandicraftsare soldat thePlacede laFusterie(0800ndash1900)The main department stores in Geneva are Bon Geacutenie Rue duMarcheacute34GlobusRueduRhocircne48andManorRueCornavin6Generalopeninghours for shops inGenevaareMonday toFriday0830ndash1900(Thursdayuntil2100)andSaturday0800ndash1800
Restaurants GenevaoffersafantasticselectionoftraditionalandlocalfareaswellasexcellentinternationalandethniccuisineLocal Geneva specialities include fresh fish from the lake and avarietyofporkdishes includingpetit saleacute (saltpork)and longeole (pork sausage) Traditional Swiss restaurants can also be foundthroughoutthecityA large variety of international restaurants offering moderntraditional ethnic or fusion menus can also be found in GenevaTherearegoodFrenchrestaurants inthehotelsonQuaiDuMontBlancandCheminduPetitSaconnexandonRuedeLausanneTheBoulevardHelvetiqueisagoodplacetofindgreatcafeacutesManyGenevarestaurantscloseonweekendsandespeciallySundayssocallaheadtoenquirereservationsarerecommended
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hotel aCCommoDatIon anD travel bookIngs
Official travel agency
Congrex Travel AGPOBox4002BaselSwitzerland
Hotel accommodationHotel rooms in various price categories in the city of Geneva have beenreserved
Tel +41616909411Fax +41616909414E-mailebmthotelcongrexcom
Online bookings
Participants can book their hotel room via internet wwwcongrexchebmt2012Fullprepaymentbycreditcard(VisaMastercardorAmericanExpress)ismandatoryifyouregisteron-lineEachparticipantwillreceiveaconfirmationAfter12 January 2012hotelaccommodationissubjecttoavailability
Hotel reservation form
If you have no access to the Internet please send the Hotel Reservation Form as soon as possible but latest by 12 January 2012toCongrexTravelAGAftertheabovementioneddeadlinerequestswillbeacceptedbuthotelaccommodationissubjecttoavailabilityandcannotbeguaranteedAfterthisdeadlinealatereservationfeeof euro30ndashwillbechargedAdditionallytheformoffersyouthechoicetomakeeitheradepositpaymentwithrestpaymentbyinvoicetoCongrexTravelAGbefore thecongressoradepositpaymentwithrestpaymentdirectlyupondepartureatthehotelagainstcreditcardguarantee
Payment policy
To guarantee your reservation a deposit of EUR 200ndashisrequiredUpon receipt of the hotel reservation form each participant willreceiveafinalconfirmationwithaninvoiceHotelrequestswithoutpaymentcannotbeacceptedAllrequestswillbehandledonaldquofirstcome-firstservedbasisrdquo
CancellationRefund Policy
If your reservation is cancelled before 12 January 2012 theprepaymentordepositwillberefundedlesseuro60ndashhandlingfeeIfyourreservationiscancelledafter 12 January 2012norefundscanbemadeAnychangeof reservationwillbesubject toahandlingfee of euro30ndashChangesorcancellationshavetobemadeinwritingto Congrex Travel AG If you arrive later or leave earlier than theoriginallybookeddatesthehotelmightchargeno-showcosts
Hotel desk
CongrexTravelAGwillbepresentwithadeskintheregistrationareaduringthemeeting
Flight Bookings and Official AirlineTheEBMThasdesignatedevent-travel specialistCongrexTravel toserveastheofficialagentfortravel
Tel +41615607560Fax +41616909214E-mailebmtflightscongrexcom
OpeninghoursMondayndashFriday0800ndash1730
SpecialfaresareavailableforflightstoGenevaandorZurichandbackbetween24Marchand11April2012
Hotel Accommodation and Travel BookingsSAVE UP TO 20 ON TRAVEL WITH THE STAR ALLIANCEtrade NETWORK
TheStarAlliancememberairlinesarepleasedtobeappointedastheOfficialAirlineNetworkfortheEBMT2012
To obtain the Star Alliance Conventions Plus discounts and forbookingofficeinformationpleasevisitwwwstaralliancecomconventionsplusand
bull ChooseldquoFordelegatesrdquobull UnderldquoDelegatesloginrdquoenterconventionscodeLX03S12bull Chooseoneoftheparticipatingairlineslistedbull Call the respective reservation contact listed and quote the
conventionscodeLX03S12whenbookingtheticket
Registeredparticipantsplusoneaccompanyingpersontravellingtotheeventcanqualifyforadiscountofupto20dependingonfareandclassoftravelbooked
TheparticipatingairlinesforthiseventareAdriaAirwaysAegeanAirlines Air Canada Air China ANA Asiana Airlines AustrianAirlinesBlue1bmiBrusselsAirlinesContinentalAirlinesCroatiaAirlines EgyptAir LOT Polish Airlines Lufthansa ScandinavianAirlines SingaporeAirlines SouthAfricanAirways Spanair SWISSInternational Air Lines TAM Airlines TAP Portugal THAI TurkishAirlinesUnitedUSAirways
Discounts are offered on most published business and economy class faresexcludingwebsiteinternetfaresseniorandyouthfaresgroupfaresandRoundtheWorldfares
Pleasenote For travel fromJapanandNewZealand special faresordiscountsareofferedby theparticipatingairlineson theirownnetwork
Whenmakingyourtravelplanspleasepresentconfirmationofyourregistrationorproofofattendance
S O U R C E S T U D I O
Account Job title Star Alliance Conventions Plus Order Job number SLL011X03823
Source number P02564 Job location 7th August 2009
Size 297x210mm Trim Proof stage One
Run out Page 1 of 1 Document name 297x210 SA CP With Code LH08S10 P02564
Repro house Source
Itrsquos easy to save money on your flights if you fly the Star Alliancetradenetwork Simply quote the event code LH08S10 when you make your booking with any Star Alliance member airline and yoursquoll automatically get a discount of up to 20
The Star Alliance network has 24 member airlines with over 18100 flights a day so we can offer you a lot more choice when planning your travel For more information about our member airlines and contact details please visit our website at wwwstaralliancecomconventionsplus
SAVE UP TO 20 ON GETTING TO YOURCONVENTION WITHCONVENTIONS PLUS
wwwstaralliancecom
Information correct as at 062009
32
soCIal events
Welcome Reception
Sunday 1 April 2012 2015
AftertheOpeningSessionparticipantsaccompanyingpersonsandexhibitorsareinvitedtoattendtheWelcomeReceptionwhichwilltakeplaceinthefoyersofthePalexpo
Freeadmission
Please register online or by completing the registration form if you wish to participate at the Welcome Reception (even though it is free of charge)
EBMT Party
Tuesday 3 April 2012
TheEBMTPartywillbeheldatUptownGenevaUptownGenevaisamoderncomplexandculturaleventcentrelocatedbehindthemaintrainstationinthecitycentreofGeneva
The perfect location to meet gather and dance with your EBMTcolleaguesandfriendsafterabusycongressdayUnderthethemeldquotraditional Switzerland and its modern twistrdquo you will have thepleasure to flavour different kinds of the traditional swiss cuisineandmusicinvariousrooms
Whetheryouwanttoenjoyaglassofwineinaquietandrelaxedatmosphereorifyouprefertodancethenightawayyoudefinitelyshouldnotmissthisevening
euro 9000 per person (Physicians)euro 6500 per person (Nurses Quality Managers Data Managers
Cell Processing Technicians)
copyComugneroSilvanafotoliade
copyBergfeefotoliade copyMirkoMeierfotoliade
Your conference in good handsConference management services tailored to your goals
33
DaIly tours
Geneva City tour and Boat Cruise
Sunday1April20121340ndash1700Tuesday3April20121340ndash1700
EUR 6000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
The city tour of Geneva will show you the International part of Geneva such as the worldrsquos peacemaking organizations followedbya tourof themain touristattractions like theFlowerclockandmanymore Thenget a taste ofGenevarsquos historywith your guideonawalkingtourThetourcontinuesonthelakewithaonehourboatcruisewhichwillmakeyoudiscoverthemajorattractionsofthelakeofGenevatheWaterFountaintheUNBuildingtheCastleofBellerivetheMermaidandmanymoreinterestingsites
Meeting pointGenevaPalexpo1330 in front of the main entrance
byBengoVISTAch
Montreux with Castle Chillon
Monday2April20120900ndash1400
EUR 8000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
AfteraridethroughtheVaudcountrysidepassingthefamoustownsofVevey andMontreuxwewill arrive at theChateaudeChillonHereaguidedtourwillshowyouaroundthecastleAfterthetouryouwillboardasteamerthatwilltakeyouonabeautifultripwithlovelyviewsofthelandscapeandeventuallytakeyoutoMontreuxwhereyouwillhavetimetowanderthestreets
Meeting point GenevaPalexpo0845 in front of the main entrance
byMarekBLASZCZYK-Panoramio
Museum Tour
Monday2April20121400ndash1700
Euro 6500 per person (includingpickupandreturntoGenevaPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
by galynaforever
Consistingof fourdifferent sites theMuseacuteesdrsquoArt etdrsquoHistoire isoneof the largestmuseumgroups in SwitzerlandOver anumberofyearstheMuseacuteeshaveputtogetherimpressivecollectionsinthefieldsofarchaeologyfineartsandappliedartsandbearwitnesstothehistoryofcivilisationsfromprehistorictomoderntimesDuring the one hour tour of the Palais des Nations you will seeseveraldifferentroomsYouwillhearaboutcurrentactivitiesoftheUnitedNationsandaboutthehistoryofthePalaisdesNations
Meeting point GenevaPalexpo1345 in front of the main entrance
Day trip Gruyegravere Golden
Tuesday3April20120900ndash1700
Euro 10000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach 3courselunchmenuallentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
byLairJeanClaud
ThereisnobettertemptationthanchocolatesmellTakeajourneythroughchocolatetraditionatatastingofthemostfamousofSwissdelicaciesAdmirebreathtakinglandscapesofGruyegraveresonthewayto the cheese factory where you will receive an interesting insight on authenticAlpinecheesemaking
Meeting pointGenevaPalexpo0845 in front of the main entrance
Note for all tours Tours are based on a minimum of 25 participants If a tour does not take place due to insufficient numbers the ticket will be reimbursed in full Otherwise please note that tickets for excursions are non-refundable An English-speaking guide will conduct all toursOn-site requests for tours are welcome but cannot be guaranteed
34
travellIng to the palexpo
ThePalexpoislocatedneartheairportofGenevaeasilyaccessiblefromthecitycentrebypublictransport(busNodeg5stopldquoPalexpordquo)andbycarfromthemotorway
Arriving by Plane
Geneva Palexpo Exhibition and Conference Centre is located500meters from theGeneva InternationalAirport For thosewhowishtowalkitisapproximatelya15minutewalkfromtheairporttoPalexpofollowthesignsYoucanalsotakeNdeg5busfromtheairportldquoAeacuteroportrdquotoPalexpo(2stops)TraveltimebytaxifromtheAirporttothePalexpoisapprox5minutesCostapproximatelyCHF1500
Arriving by Train
TherearetwotrainstationsinGenevaThemainstationinthecity(GareCornavin)andtheairporttrainstation(GareAeacuteroport)
Fromthemainstationinthecityyoucantakeeitherbusnodeg5tothePalexpowhichtakesapprox15minutesAnotheroptionistotakeatraintotheairporttrainstationfromwhereitisa15minuteswalktothePalexpo
Arriving by Car
ToreachthePalexpotakethemotorwayandfollowthesignstotheairport(Aeacuteroport)orPalexpoParkingpossibilitiesavailabledirectlyatthePalexpo
Bus
EfficientgroundtransfersareavailablefromGenevaPalexpotothecitycentreandthemaintrainstationNdeg5bus(HocircpitalndashPalexpondash Aeacuteroport) links Geneva Palexpo with the City Centre in only15minutesand runs frequently fromearlymorning to late in theevening
Taxis
Taxis in Geneva can be ordered by phone hailed in the street orfoundatabout60authorisedtaxiranksintownairportandmainstation
FaresbetweenairportandcityrangefromaboutCHF3000toCHF3500anddependontrafficconditionstimeofdayandnumberofpassengers Presently the farewithinGeneva includingairport istheamountshownonthetaximeter
Public Transportation Geneva
GenevaiswellcateredtowithbusestramsandferriesThebusandtramservicesinGenevaarerunbytheTPG(TransportsPublicsGenevois)wwwtpgch
Busesand trams run from0600ndash2400dependingon the serviceEachbusandtramstophastimetablesandmapscoveringtheentireGenevanetwork
ThetramwayisunderconstantexpansionoftenresultinginroadworksTheTPGwebsitewwwtpgchisprovidinginformationontheirservicestimetablesmapsinformationonroadworksandgeneralinformation
On Friday and Saturday nights the TPG runs a night bus serviceNoctambus which runs from 000 ndash 0400 (although times can beinfrequentandirregular)
How to purchase a ticket
Allvisitorsstayingatahotel inGenevacanbenefitfromtheGenevaTransport Card with no additional cost This personal and non-transferablepassisestablisheduponthevisitorrsquoscheck-inatthehotelenabling itsholderuseof theentirepublic transportationnetwork inGenevawithout restriction (bus trainandboat)withvalidity for theentiredurationofhisherstayincludingthedepartureday
IfarrivingattheairportyoucanpickupafreeticketforpublictransportfromthemachineinthebaggagecollectionareaattheArrivallevelThisUniresoticketofferedbyGenevaInternationalAirportallowsyoutousepublictransportinGenevafreeforaperiodof80minutes
Regularticketscanalsobepurchasedfromthemachineslocatedatbusstops(CHForEurochangerequired)andattheSwissrailwaystation
35
plan anD loCatIon oF the palexpo
impasse Colombelle
rue Jo-Siffert
chemin Edouard Sarasin
route Franccedilois-Peyrot
chem
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2 5 Intercontinental ldquoIntercontinentalrdquo bus ndeg 5
3 5 Kempinski No bus or tram near hotel ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15 approx 15 minutes walking distance away
4 5 Mandarin Oriental ldquoBel-Airrdquo bus ndeg 1 ndeg 3 ndeg 5 ndeg 7 ndeg 10 or ndeg 19
5 5 Moumlvenpick na free shuttle from hotel to airport
6 5 Swissocirctel ldquoPlace du Portrdquo bus ndeg 6 ndeg 8 ndeg 9 or ndeg 27
7 4+ Starling (ex Crowne Plaza)
5 minutes walking distance to congress centre
8 4 Auteuil ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
9 4 Bristol ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
10 4 Cornavin ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
11 4 Crowne Plaza (ex Ramada Park)
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12 4 De la Vendeacutee ldquoPetit-Vendeacuteerdquo bus ndeg 21
13 4 Epsom ldquoButinirdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg15
14 4 Le Montbrillant ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
15 4 Les Nations ldquoVidolletrdquo bus ndeg 5
16 4 Nash-Ville ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
17 4 NH Geneva Airport na free shuttle from hotel to airport
18 4 NH Rex ldquoCharmillesrdquo bus ndeg 10 ldquoServetterdquo tram ndeg 14 or ndeg 16
19 4 Novotel ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
20 4 Rotary ldquoChantepouletrdquo bus ndeg 10
21 4 Royal ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
22 4 Tiffany ldquoPlace du Cirquerdquo bus ndeg 1 ldquoRue du Standrdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15 ldquoBel-Airrdquo bus ndeg 10
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23 4 Warwick ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
24 3 Astoria ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
25 3 Bernina ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
26 3 Citadines Genegraveve Ferney Voltaire
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27 3 Cristal ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
28 3 Drake amp Longchamp ldquoButinirdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
29 3 Edelweiss ldquoNavigationrdquo bus ndeg 1
30 3 Eden ldquoSismondirdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
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33 3 Jade ldquoMocirclerdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
34 3 Kipling ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
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38 3 Phoenix ldquoDe Joinvillerdquo bus ndeg10
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40 3 Ramada Encore ldquoStade de Genegraveverdquo bus ndeg ndeg 21 ndeg 22 ndeg 42 or ndeg 43
41 3 Strasbourg Univers ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
42 3 Suisse ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
43 3 Suitehotel ldquoPailly (Balexert)rdquo bus ndeg 10
44 3 Trente Trois 33 ldquoDe Joinvillerdquo bus ndeg10
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regIstratIon Forms
Goto bull EBMT 2012 Registration Form bull EBMT 2012 Education Day for Nurses bull EBMT 2012 Patient amp Family Day bull Hotel Reservation Form
6 7
Sunday 1 april 2012Saturday 31 March 2012
6th EBMT Patient amp Family Day
0930 0930 ndash 1000 Welcome to the 6th EBMT Patient amp Family Day 2012 p 10
10001000 ndash 1100 The patient speaks A difficult decision (French)
Life after transplantation a challenge (German) p 101030
1100 1100 ndash 1130 Chronic GvHD p 10
1130 1130 ndash 1200 Coffee Break1200 1200 ndash 1230 Infectious risks and what can be done p 10
1230
1230 ndash 1330 Lunch1300
13301330 ndash 1430 Round tables for specific disease oriented Issues Acute Leukeamia Myelodysplastic
Syndrome Multiple Myeloma Lymphoma Non-malignant disorders p 101400
1430 1430 ndash 1500 Impact of patient support groups p 10
15001500 ndash 1545 Practical issues
vaccination traveling caring for children caring for pets p 10
1500 ndash 1800
Statistical Course p 21
1530
1600 1545 ndash 1615 Coffee Break1630
1615 ndash 1645 Practical issues Intimacy sexuality and fertility p 10
1645 ndash 1700 Farewell by the EBMT President Outlook into the future of stem cell transplantation p 101700
1730
1800
1830
1900
1930
2000
2030
2100
2130
Monday 2 april 2012 Monday 2 april 2012
Cell Processing Day Data Management Educational Session
0730 0800 ndash 0900
Educational 1HLA- and non-HLA
immunogenetic factors
0800 ndash 0900
Educational 2Female fertility maintenance
0800 ndash 0900
Educational 3Viruses in HSCT
0800 ndash 0900
Educational 4 Autologous HSCT
for DLBCL
0800 ndash 0900
Workshop 2 Donor
selection
0800 ndash 0900
Workshop 3 What is the most appropriate
conditioning regimen
0800 ndash 0900
Workshop 4 The metabolic syndrome
and its consequences
0730
0800 0800 ndash 0900
Nurses Educational 1
0800 ndash 0900
Nurses Educational 2
0800 ndash 0900
Nurses Educational 3
0800
0830 0830
0900 0910 ndash 1100
Nurses Opening Session
0900 ndash 1030
JACIE Educational Session
0900 ndash 1200
ProMISe2 Data entry
(new users only)
0900
0930 0930 ndash 1100
Presidential Symposium
0930 ndash 1100
Technical aspects I Basic processing aspects
and problem management
0930
1000 1000
1030 1030 ndash 1130QM Workshop 1
Indicators (JACIE Standarts)
1030
1045 ndash 1125Stem cell mobilisation ndash a key development in modern blood and marrow transplantation
1135 ndash 1215Hints and tips for transplant registration with the EBMT
1225 ndash 1305The importance of
follow-up forms
1100 1100
1130 1130 ndash 1300
Controversy 1 Outpatient transplantation versus protective measures
1130 ndash 1300
Working PartyImmunobiology
1130 ndash 1300
Working PartyAkute Leukemia
1130 ndash 1300
Working PartyLate Effects
1130 ndash 1300
Quality assessment
1130 ndash 1250
Nurses Session 1
1130 ndash 1250
Nurses Session 2
1130
1200 1200 ndash 1300
JACIE Session
1200
1230 1230
1300 1310 ndash 1350Lunch Time Meeting 1Autoimmune Diseases
1310 ndash 1350Lunch Time Meeting 2
Alternative donor
1310 ndash 1350Lunch Time Meeting 3
Small molecules in HSCT
1300 ndash 1400
Nurses Satellite Symposium
1300
1330 1330 ndash 1630
ProMISe2 Data retrieval
(experienced users only)
1330
1400 1400 ndash 1530
Oral Sessions 1 ndash 6
1400 ndash 1530
Nurses Plenary 1
1400 ndash 1530
Nurses Session 3
1400 ndash 1530
Nurses Workshop 1
1400 ndash 1530
Nurses Workshop 2
1400 ndash 1500QM Lecture 1
How we validate the apheresis machine
1400 ndash 1440Survivorship follow up issues
and patientsrsquo experiences
1450 ndash 1530Solid tumours
1540 ndash 1620Paediatric diseases
1630 ndash 1710Queries questions and quiz
1400
1430 1430
1500 1515 ndash 1615
QM Lecture 2Can you save money by improving the quality
1500
1530 1530
1600 1600 ndash 1730
Controversy 2 Is HSCT useful in
amyloidosis
1600 ndash 1730
Working Party Autoimmune Diseases
1600 ndash 1730
Working PartySevere Aplastic
Anaemia
1600 ndash 1730
Working PartySolid Tumours
1600 ndash 1730
Technical aspects II Advanced cell engineering
1600 ndash 1730
Nurses Plenary 2
1600 ndash 1730
Nurses Session 4
1600 ndash 1730
Nurses Workshop 3
1600 ndash 1730
Nurses Workshop 4
1600
1630 1630 ndash 1730QM Lecture 3
Engaging physicians in quality
1630
1700 1700
1730 1730 ndash 1900
Poster Sessions
1730 ndash 1900
Poster Sessions
1730 ndash 1830QM Workshop 2
Electronic quality management system
1730
1800 1800
1830 1830
1900 1900
Physicians Nurses Data Management Cell Processing Quality Management
EBMT Nurses Education Day
0900 ndash 0910 Welcome amp Introduction p 180900 ndash 1030
Satellite Symposia0900 ndash 1200
Statistical Course p 21
0900
0910 ndash 0950 Nausea amp vomiting ndash to vomit or not to vomit p 18 0930
0950 ndash 1030 Skin care ndash not every rash is GvHD p 18 1000
1030 ndash 1100 Coffee Break 1030
1100 ndash 1145 The golden hour ndash management of neutropenic sepsis p 18
1145 ndash 1230 Abnormal liver function tests p 181100 ndash 1300
Satellite Symposia
1100
1130
1200
1230 ndash 1330 Lunch1230
1300
1330 ndash 1410 Stepping out ndash rehabilitation post HSCT p 18
1410 ndash 1450 Fertility p 181330 ndash 1530
Satellite Symposia
1330
1400
1430
1450 ndash 1510 Coffee Break 1500
1510 ndash 1550 Late effects p 18 1530
1550 ndash 1630 Survivorship p 18
1600 ndash 1800
Satellite Symposia
1600
1630 ndash 1640 Closing p 18 1630
1700
1730
1800
1830
1900
1930
2000
Welcome Reception p 12
2030
2100
p 13
p 14
p 14
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Detailed programme will be listed online on
wwwebmtorgebmt2012
0800 ndash 0900
Workshop 1 Stem cell
engineeringp 13
Oral Session
Poster Session
1845 ndash 2015
Opening Session Van Bekkum Award
EBMT Lecture p 12
8 9
Paediatric Day0730 0800 ndash 0900
Educational 5 Iron overload in HSCT ndash
assessment and treatment
0800 ndash 0900
Educational 6AML allogeneic HSCT
in first CR
0800 ndash 0900
Educational 7 Haemoglobino pathy
and HSCT
0800 ndash 0900
Educational 8Stem cell transplantation for
relapsedrefractory Hodgkinrsquos lymphoma patients
0800 ndash 0900
Workshop 5Immuno suppressive
drugs for GvHD
0800 ndash 0900
Workshop 6 HLA antibodies
in HSCT
0730
0800 0800
0830 0830 ndash 0920
Nurses Annual Meeting
Data Management Educational Session
0830
0900
0900 ndash 1030
HLA
1040 ndash 1120
Antibodies
1130 ndash 1210
Acute leukaemia (including ALL)
0900 ndash 1200
ProMISe2 Data retrieval
(experienced users only)
0900
0930 0930 ndash 1100
Plenary Session 1 GvHD
0930 ndash 1100
Plenary Session 2 Cellular therapy
0930 ndash 1100
Plenary Session 3 Paediatric Day
0930
1000 1000
1030 1030
1100 1100
1130 1130 ndash 1300
Controversy 3 Older sibling versus young
unrelated donors
1130 ndash 1300
Working Party Chronic Leukaemias
1130 ndash 1300
Paediatric Working Party Paediatric Diseases
1130 ndash 1300
Nuclear Accident Session
1130 ndash 1300
Nurses Plenary 3
1130 ndash 1300
Nurses Session 5
1130 ndash 1300
Nurses Session 6
1130 ndash 1300
Nurses Workshop 1(repeated)
1130
1200 1200
1230 1230
1300 1310 ndash 1350
Lunch Time Meeting 6Last minute hot topic
1310 ndash 1350
Lunch Time Meeting 4 We at EBMT
1310 ndash 1350Lunch Time Meetings 5
Post-transplant care when the child becomes an adult
1300 ndash 1400
Nursing Satellite Symposium
1300
13301330 ndash 1410
Centre presentation1420 ndash 1500
Centre presentation
1330 ndash 1430ProMISe2 HLA date entry
(experienced users only)
1330
1400 1400 ndash 1530
Oral Sessions 7 ndash 12Oral Session
1400 ndash 1530
Oral Sessions 7 ndash 121400 ndash 1530
Nurses Plenary 4
1400 ndash 1530
Nurses Session 7
1400 ndash 1530
Nurses Session 8
1400 ndash 1530
Nurses Workshop 2(repeated)
1400
1430 1430
1500 1500 ndash 1700
Med-B data entry and QampA session
1500
1530 1530
1600 1600 ndash 1730
Controversy 4Are cord blood banks
affordable
1600 ndash 1730
Working PartyLymphoma
1600 ndash 1730
Working PartyInborn Errors
1600 ndash 1730
Working Party Infectious Diseases
1600 ndash 1730
Joint Session EBMTWBMT
1600 ndash 1730
Nurses Session 9
1600 ndash 1730
Nurses Session 10
1600 ndash 1730
Nurses Workshop 3(repeated)
1600
1630 1630
1700 1700
1730 1730 ndash 1900
Poster Sessions
1730 ndash 1900
Poster Sessions
1730
1800 1800
1830 1830
1900 1900
2000 2000 EBMT Party 2000 EBMT Party 2000
tueSday 3 april 2012tueSday 3 april 2012
0730 0730 ndash 0830
General Assembly
0730
0800 0800 ndash 0850
Nurses Educational 4
0800 ndash 0850
Nurses Educational 5
0800 ndash 0850
Nurses Educational 6
0800
0830 0830 ndash 1000
Oral Session 13 ndash 20
0830
0900 0900 ndash 1000
Nurses Plenary 5
0900 ndash 1000
Nurses Session 11
0900 ndash 1000
Nurses Session 12
0900
0930 0930
1000 1000
1030 1030 ndash 1200
Plenary Session 4Do registries still have a future
1030 ndash 1200
Plenary Session 5Endothelial disease in HSCT
1030 ndash 1200
Plenary Session 6Stem cells and microenvironment
1030 ndash 1200
Joint Session EBMTWMDA
1030 ndash 1215
Nurses Closing Session
1030
1100 1100
1130 1130
1200 1215 ndash 1345
Final Plenary SessionAll around the telomere
1200
1230 1230
1300 1300
1330 1345 ndash 1400 Closing 1330
1400 1400
1430 1400 ndash 1800
Advanced EBMT training course on European approach
to the medical management of mass radiation exposure
1430
1500 1500
1530 1530
1600 1600
1630 1630
1700 1700
1730 1730
1800 1800
WMDA World Marrow Donor AssociationWBMT Worldwide Network for Blood amp Marrow Transplantation
p 15
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p 16
p 16
p 16 p 16 p 16 p 16 p 16
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p 16 p 16
p 16 p 16
p 15p 15 p 15 p 15 p 15
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0930 ndash 1100
Joint Session PhysiciansNurses See all hear all say everything
WedneSday 4 april 2012 WedneSday 4 april 2012
p 16
0800 ndash 0900
Workshop 7Decision making how to
choose a cord blood unit
10
6th ebmt patIent amp FamIly Day saturDay 31 marCh 2012
RegistrationPlease note that no fee is charged to attend the meeting but pre-registration is required for planning purposes
wwwebmtorgebmt2012 Link Patient amp Family Day
Dearpatientsfamilymembersandcarers
We have the pleasure to organize the 6th EBMT Patient amp Family Day together with patients and patient organizations from allacross Europe This important event will take place on Saturday31 March 2012 at the PALEXPO in Geneva The venue is easilyaccessiblebyrailwayandplane
Livelydiscussionsare thebase forbuilding trustbetweenpatientsanddoctorsForabetterunderstandingchoosingthebestmedicalcareandbalancingallpossibletherapeuticoptionsarecrucial
Patient-andfamily-relatedtopicshavebecomean integralpartofthe EBMTrsquos activities This yearrsquos focus will be on the challengesof life after stem cell transplantation including both autologousand allogeneic transplantations In Europe more than 28000patients receive an autologous or an allogeneic transplant every yearandareconfrontedwiththesamekindofchallengesafterthetransplantationThesessionswillbesupportedbytestimonialsfromrepresentativesofpatientassociationsandsocialworkers
In theafternoonyouwillhave theopportunity todiscussdiseasespecific issues with experts in round-table discussions Practicalissues likevaccinationtravellingcaringforchildrenorpetsandasessionon intimacyand fertilitywillbepartof thediscussionAnupdatedprogrammecanbefoundonthecongresshomepagewwwebmtorgebmt2012LinkPatientampFamilyday
Simultaneous translation in English French and German in theplenary sessions will facilitate mutual understanding amongstparticipants
Asattractingnumeroushumanitarianorganizations like theWorldHealth Organisation or the International Committee of the RedCrossGenevarsquoscharmgoesbeyonditslocationatthelakeandwillbe the perfect place for the 6thEBMTPatientampFamilyDay
Welookforwardtowelcomingyoutothisevent
JoumlrgHalter VeacuteroniqueChapuis JakobRPassweg YvesChalandonChairPatientampFamilyDay ChairPatientampFamilyDay CongressPresident ChairLocalOrganizing Committee
AndreacuteTichelli ArnoMank AlejandroMadrigalScientificChair PresidentEBMTNursesGroup EBMTPresident
0930 ndash 1230 Plenary Session 1 ndash 3
0930ndash1000 Welcome to the 6th EBMT Patient amp Family Day2012
1000ndash1100 Thepatientspeaksadifficultdecision(French) Lifeaftertransplantationachallenge(German)
1100ndash1130 Chronic GvHD
1130ndash1200 CoffeeBreak
1200ndash1230 Infectiousrisksandwhatcanbedone
1230ndash1330 Lunch
1330 ndash 1430 Round table Session
Acute Leukaemia Myelodysplastic syndrome Multiple myeloma Lymphoma Non-malignant disorders
1430 ndash 1700 Plenary Session 4 ndash 6
1430ndash1500 Impact of patient support groups
1500ndash1545 Practicalissuesvaccinationtravellingcaringforchildrencaringforpets
1545ndash1615 CoffeeBreak
1615ndash1645 Practicalissuesintimacysexualityandfertility
1645ndash1700 FarewellbytheEBMTPresidentoutlookintothe future of stem cell transplantation
1700 Endofmeeting
6th ebmt patIent amp FamIly Day 2012 lIFe aFter stem Cell transplantatIon
Preliminary Programme
11
sCIentIFIC sessIons
Patient amp Family Day
FollowingthesuccessofthefivepreviousPatientampFamilyDaysheldinLyon2007Florence2008Gothenburg2009Vienna2010andParis2011acomprehensiveandinformativePatientampFamilyDayisplannedforGenevaonSaturday31March2012
ThePatientampFamilyDayrsquosthemeldquoLifeafterstemcelltransplantationrdquowillbebroughtupduringPlenaryLecturesandRoundtableSessionsintheafternoon
Satellite Symposia
The EBMT meeting will begin on Sunday morning 1 April 2012at0900hwithacomprehensiveprogrammeofSatelliteSymposiaprepared by leading companies in the field in liaison with the EBMT2012ScientificCommittee
EBMT Lecture Van Bekkum Award
The official Opening Session will be held on Sunday evening1 April 2012 with the prestigious EBMT Lecture followed by theVanBekkumAward
TheVanBekkumawardisbestowedonthebestabstractsubmittedtotheEBMTAnnualMeetingandisselectedbytheEBMTBoard
Presidential Symposium Basic Science Award
The Presidential Symposium includes the best abstracts on basicscience and clinical topics An award for the Best Basic ScienceAbstractwillbepresentedduringthePresidentialSymposiumThisyearrsquos prize of euro2rsquo000isgenerouslysupportedbyGenzyme
Educational Sessions
Educational session topics will give a broad overview of currentstandardtreatmentandtrendsinstemcelltransplantation
Workshop Sessions
Workshop sessions include the discussion of technical proceduresand clinical management issues and allow the opportunity forquestionsandanswers
Controversies Sessions
This is an attractive form for debating controversial topics Underthe supervision and guidance of a chair opposing arguments areputforwardbytwospeakersrepresentingdifferentviewpointsTheaudiencewillhavea chance to state theiropinions regarding thedebatedtopic
Lunch Time Meetings
SixHotTopicLunchTimeMeetingsof40minuteswilltakeplaceonMondayandTuesdayThesubjectofthesemeetingsareautoimmunediseasersquos alternative donor small molecules in HSCT we at theEBMTandpost-transplantcarewhenthechildrenbecomesanadultWekeeponesubjectforalastminutehottopic
Working Parties
TheWorkingParty sessions form the cornerstonesof themeeting
providing delegates with an overview of study developments and
projects
The programme will be developed together with the chairpersons
andactivemembersoftheelevenEBMTworkingparties
bullAcuteLeukaemia
bullAplasticAnaemia
bullAutoimmuneDiseases
bullChronicLeukaemias
bullImmunobiology
bullInbornErrors
bullInfectiousDiseases
bullLateEffects
bullLymphoma
bullPaediatricDiseases
bullSolidTumours
Plenary Sessions amp Joint Sessions
TherewillbesixPlenarySessionsandthreeJointSessionsorganized
incollaborationwithpartnersocietiesandtheEBMTNursesGroup
bullJointSessionPhysiciansNurses
bullJointSessionEBMTWMDA
bullJointSessionWBMT
WBMT WorldwideNetworkforBloodandMarrowTransplantation
WMDA WorldMarrowDonorAssociation
Cell Processing Sessions
ThefirstCellProcessingDayonMonday2April2012isorganized
jointlybyEBMTandISCT(InternationalSocietyforCellularTherapy)
Itisintendedforpersonsworkinginthecellprocessinglaboratoryas
techniciansworkingonthebenchbiologistsandphysiciansdirectly
involvedincellprocessingcellprocessinglaboratorymanagersand
personsresponsibleforqualityassessmentofthecellprocessingpart
Paediatric Sessions
Almostallpaediatricactivitiessuchaseducationalworkingparty
scientific and poster sessions have been regrouped and will take
placeonTuesday3April2012ndashthePaediatricDay
Oral Sessions
PresentationsfortheOralSessionswillbeselectedfromsubmitted
abstractsbasedonthequalityoftheabstractwhichwillbescored
byatleastthreeindependentreferees
Poster Sessions
PosterSessionswillbeheldontheMondayandTuesdayevenings
Posterswillbeondisplaythroughoutthewholedaybutpresenting
authorswill beavailableduring these evening sessions todiscuss
theirworkandansweranyquestions
12
sCIentIFIC sessIons
EBMT Education Day for Nurses and Allied Health Professionals
The focus of the 8thAnnualEducationDaywillbeldquoEarlyand lateeffectsafterHSCTandtheirimpactofthepatientrsquosqualityofliferdquoThispre-meetingdayismeantasaneducationdayandtohighlightthiswehavemade some changes this year Thepresentations forthesessionswillbeplacedonthewebsitepostthemeetingtogetherwithspeakerCVreadinglistanddocumentsexplainingtheaimsforthisdayasaldquoMeetinginaboxrdquoTheaimofthisconceptistoenablefor nurses in Europe to set up this ldquoEducation Dayrdquo in their owncountriesFurthermoretherewillnotbeanyadvancedsessionOurambitionisthatnursesandalliedhealthprofessionalsregardlessoftheirexperiencewithinthefieldofHSCTwillhavesomethingnewtolearnfromthisdayandbringhometotheirownpractice
Nurses Group
TheNursesrsquogroup looksforwardtomeetingyouatEBMT2012inGeneva Themeeting this yearwill include theusual combinationof educational workshops (limited attendance) plenary orallypresentedabstractsandpostersThemeetingwillopenonMondaywith a session highlighting the activity of the EBMT Nurses group andpresentationofthe4thDistinguishedMeritAwardWearealsodelighted to be able to present a keynote speaker for this yearProfDrNoraKearneydirectoroftheCancerCareResearchCentreoftheUniversityofStirling(UK)ShewilltalkaboutnursingresearchandhoweducationcanimprovetheprofileoftheBMTnurse
AsameetingEBMTgiveusagreatopportunity for collaborationbetweendisciplinesand the joint session is one The topicof thisyearrsquos joint session will be communication ldquoSee all hear all sayeverythingrdquohowtopreventmiscommunicationrdquo
Data Management Group
The Data Management Group will organize educational sessionsandpracticalProMISesessionsDuringthemeetinggrouptrainingsessionsonthe internetdatamanagementsystemProMISe2willtakeplaceinthemaincomputerroomPleaseregisterinadvanceonthecongressregistrationform
(For more details on the Data Management Group Programmepleaserefertopage21)
JACIE Session
The 2012 JACIE Session will take place on Monday 4 April from1200 ndash 1300 This popular one hour session will include aninteresting informative and thought-provoking presentation foranybodyinvolvedintheprocessofJACIEaccreditation
4th EBMT Quality Management Meeting
Following the success of the past EBMT Quality Management MeetingsitwasdecidedtomakeitamainstayoftheEBMTCongressProgrammeAsobservedduringthepreviousQualityManagementMeetingsthisisafantasticopportunityforpeopleworkinginqualitymanagement to share experiences and to meet colleagues alsoworkinginthisincreasinglyimportantarea
Please note The 4th EBMT Quality Management Meeting is open to all delegatesattendingEBMT2012Pre-registrationonthecongressregistrationformisencouragedtofacilitatelogisticsandtocreateadatabaseforfuturecommunicationsrelatingtoqualitymanagementactivities
0900ndash1800 Satellite Symposia
1845ndash2015 Opening SessionEBMT Lecture
Chairs Alejandro Madrigal (London UK) Arno Mank (Amsterdam NL) Jakob Passweg (Basel CH)
The viral genome withinDidierTrono(LausanneCH)
Van Bekkum Award
sCIentIFIC programme physICIans sunDay 1 aprIl 2012
2015 Welcome Reception
Abstract Submission Deadlines
21 November 2011 Nurses Group
15 December 2011 Physicians amp Data Management Group
13
sCIentIFIC programme physICIans monDay 2 aprIl 2012
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 1HLA- and non-HLA immunogenetic factors
Chairs Nicolaus Kroumlger (Hamburg DE) Olle Ringdeacuten (Stockholm SE)
0800ndash0830 Genomic polymorphism and allogeneic HSCTJean-MarieTiercy(GenevaCH)
0830ndash0900 Optimal matching in haematopoietic cell transplantationEffiePetersdorf(SeattleUS)
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 2Female fertility maintenance
Chairs Alicia Rovoacute (Basel CH) Maria Teresia Van Lint (Genoa IT)
0800ndash0830 Female infertility after HSCTNinaSalooja(LondonUK)
0830ndash0900 New strategies for fertility preservation in women after HSCTArielRevel(JerusalemIL)
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 3Viruses in HSCT
Chairs Per Ljungman (Stockholm SE) Hans Hirsch (Basel CH)
0800ndash0830 Clinical features and outcome patients with respiratory virus infectionLaurentKaiser(GenevaCH)
0830ndash0900 Clinical use of pathogen specific T-lymphocytesHermannEinsele(WuumlrzburgDE)
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 4 Autologous HSCT for DLBCL
Chairs Anna Sureda (Cambridge UK) Christian Gisselbrecht (Paris FR)
0800ndash0830 Role of autologous HSCT in the R-CHOP eraMicheleGhielmini(LuganoCH)
0830ndash0900 RIT as part of the high-dose scheduleFranckMorschhauser(LilleFR)
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 1Stem cell engineering
Cell Processing Day
Session
Chairs Ineke Slaper-Cortenbach (Utrecht NL) Federico Rodriguez (San Diego US)
0800ndash0830 Graft engineering mimicking the marrow microenvironment for cord expansionVardaDeutsch(Tel-AvivIL)
0830ndash0900 Cryopreservation and thawing of haematopoietic cellsGregorioMartin-Henao(BarcelonaES)
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 2Donor selection
Chairs Franco Aversa (Perugia IT) Joumlrg Halter (Basel CH)
0800ndash0830 When you do not have a good donorMaryEapen(MilwaukeeUS)
0830ndash0900 Is there an age limit for a matched family donorDerwoodPamphilon(BristolUK)
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 3What is the most appropriate conditioning regimen
Chairs Francesco Frassoni (Genoa IT) Miguel Sanz (Valencia ES)
0800ndash0830 When is standard conditioning indicatedCharlesCraddock(BirminghamUK)
0830ndash0900 In case of RIC which is the most appropriate regimenMohamadMohty(NantesFR)
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 4The metabolic syndrome and its consequences
Chairs Hans-Jochem Kolb (Munich DE) Anita Lawitschka (Vienna AT)
0800ndash0830 Prevalence and risk factors for metabolic syndrome after HSCTMerviTaskinen(HelsinkiFI)
0830ndash0900 Screening for metabolic syndrome after HSCT What difference will it makeDianaGreenfield(SheffieldUK)
0900 ndash 1030 JACIE Educational Session
0930 ndash 1100 Presidential Symposium
0930 ndash 1100 Technical aspects IBasic processing aspects and problem management
Cell Processing Day
Session
Chair Francesco Lanza (Cremona IT)
0930ndash1000 Processing of the peripheral blood progenitor cell products using a novel acustophoresis platformStefanScheding(LundSE)
1000ndash1030 Thawing of stem cell products in the lab or bedsideFedericoRodriguez(SanDiegoUSA)
1030ndash1100 Erythrocyte depletion when amp howDamianosSotiropoulos(ThessalonikiGR)
1130 ndash 1300 Working Party Sessions
- Late Effects
- Immunobiology
- Akute Leukaemia
14
sCIentIFIC programme physICIans monDay 2 aprIl 2012
1130 ndash 1300 Controversy 1Outpatient transplantation versus protective measures
Chairs Juumlrgen Finke (Freiburg DE) Dominik Heim (Basel CH)
1130ndash1200 Protective measuresPerLjungman(StockholmSE)
1200ndash1230 Outpatient transplantationJayeshMehta(ChicagoUS)
1230ndash1300 Discussion
1130 ndash 1300 Quality assessment Cell Processing Day
Session
Chair Christian Chabannon (Marseille FR)
1130ndash1200 CD34 enumeration pre and post cryopreservationFrancescoLanza(CremonaIT)
1200ndash1230 Terminology and labeling of cellular therapy productsInekeSlaper-Cortenbach(UtrechtNL)
1230ndash1300 GMP facilities what for and what are the rulesChristianKalberer(BaselCH)
1200 ndash 1300 JACIE Session
1200ndash1220 Consequences of regulation on ATMPsMarkLowdell(LondonUK)
1220ndash1240 5th edition of the standardsDerwoodPamphilon(BristolUK)
1240ndash1300 Implementation of ISBT128InekeSlaper-Cortenbach(UtrechtNL)
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time meeting 1Autoimmune diseases
Chairs Riccardo Saccardi (Florence IT) Athanasios Fassas (Thessaloniki GR)
1310ndash1330 Autoimmune disease stem cell transplantation an appraisalAlanTyndall(BaselCH)
1330ndash1350 MSC for autoimmune diseaseChristianJorgensen(MontpellierFR)
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time meeting 2Alternative donor
Chairs Arnon Nagler (Tel Hashomer IL) Fabio Ciceri (Milan IT)
1310ndash1330 Umbilical cord blood transplantation past present and futureElianeGluckman(ParisFR)
1330ndash1350 Haploidentical transplantation when and howAndreaBacigalupo(GenoaIT)
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time meeting 3Small molecules in HSCT
Chairs Axel Zander (Hamburg DE) Eduardo Olavarria (Pamplona ES)
1310ndash1330 The use of TKIs for CML in the context of allogeneic stem cell transplantationFranckNicolini(LyonFR)
1330ndash1350 Rethinking FLT3 inhibitorsFlorianHeidel(MagdeburgDE)
1400 ndash 1530 Oral Sessions 1 ndash 6
1600 ndash 1730 Working Party Sessions
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Severe Aplastic Anaemia
- Solid Tumours
1600 ndash 1730 Controversy 2Is HSCT useful in amyloidosis
Chairs Goumlsta Gahrton (Stockholm SE) Urs Hess (St Gallen CH)
1600ndash1630 Autologous HSCT is here to stayPhilippeMoreau(NantesFR)
1630ndash1700 New drugs will make HSCT obsoleteGiampaoloMerlini(PaviaIT)
1700ndash1730 Discussion
1600 ndash 1730 Technical aspects IIAdvanced cell engineering
Cell Processing Day
Session
Chair Martin Hildebrandt (Hannover DE)
Cell selection for clinical use Regulatory T cellsMatthiasEdinger(RegensburgDE)
Engineering of T-helper cells and cytotoxic T-cellsTobiasFeuchtinger(TuumlbingenDE)
Expansion of NK cells for clinical useUlrikeKoehl(FrankfurtDE)
1730 ndash 1900 Poster Sessions
15
sCIentIFIC programme physICIans tuesDay 3 aprIl 2012
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 5Iron overload in HSCT ndash assessment and treatment
Chairs Alberto Bosi (Florence IT) Michel Duchosal (Lausanne CH)
0800ndash0830 Iron overload and outcome of allogeneic HSCTJohnKoreth(BostonUS)
0830ndash0900 Posttransplant iron depletionAntonioPiga(TurinIT)
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 6AML allogeneic HSCT in first CR
Chairs Didier Blaise (Marseille FR) Charles Craddock (Birmingham UK)
0800ndash0830 Non-transplant results in the elderly AMLAlanBurnett(CardiffUK)
0830ndash0900 How to transplant patients with AML in 1 CRJanCornelissen(RotterdamNL)
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 7Haemoglobinopathy and HSCT
Paediatric Day
Session
Chairs Guido Lucarelli (Rome IT) Ardeshir Ghavamzadeh (Tehran IR)
0800ndash0830 ThalassaemiaEmanueleAngelucci(CalgiariIT)
0830ndash0900 Sickle cell diseaseFranccediloiseBernaudin(CreacuteteilFR)
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 8Stem cell transplantation for relapsed refractory Hodgkinrsquos lymphoma patients
Chair Paolo Corradini (Milan IT)
0800ndash0830 Autologous stem cell transplantAndreasJosting(CologneDE)
0830ndash0900 Allogeneic stem cell transplantAnnaSureda(CambridgeUK)
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 5Immunosuppressive drugs for GvHD
Chairs Mauricette Michallet (Lyon FR) Yves Chalandon (Geneva CH)
0800ndash0830 Overview of immunosuppressive agents for prevention and treatment of GvHDCoreyCutler(BostonUS)
0830ndash0900 When and how to use which drugErnstHoller(RegensburgDE)
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 6HLA antibodies in HSCT
Chairs Effie Petersdorf (Seattle US) Jean Villard (Geneva CH)
0800ndash0830 Technical approach of HLA-antibody testingStefanSchaub(BaselCH)
0830ndash0900 The role of anti-HLA antibodies in rejection AnnekeBrand(LeidenNL)
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 7Decision making How to choose a cord blood unit
Paediatric Day
Session
Chairs Vincent Kindler (Geneva CH)
0800ndash0830 Umbilical cord blood transplantation how when and for whomArnonNagler(TelHashomerIL)
0830ndash0900 Single double CB unit or intramedullary application VandersonRocha(OxfordUK)
0930 ndash 1100 Plenary Session 1GvHD
Chairs Mary Horowitz (Milwaukee US) Ernst Holler (Regensburg DE)
0930ndash1000 Second line treatment when to start and what to useGeacuterardSocieacute(ParisFR)
1000ndash1030 Experimental drugs for GvHDDanWeissdorf(MinneapolisUS)
1030ndash1100 Assessment of treatment response StevenPavletic(BethesdaUS)
0930 ndash 1100 Plenary Session 2Cellular therapy
Chairs Marina Cavazzana-Calvo (Paris FR) Aleksandra Wodnar-Filipowicz (Basel CH)
0930ndash1000 Epithelial stem cells and regenerative medicine PaulRRiley(LondonUK)
1000ndash1030 Wiskott Aldrich SyndromeChristophKlein(HannoverDE)
1030ndash1100 Gene therapy for chronic granulomatous disease lessons and perspectivesManuelGrez(FrankfurtDE)
16
sCIentIFIC programme physICIans tuesDay 3 aprIl 2012
0930 ndash 1100 Plenary Session 3Paediatric Day
Paediatric Day
Session
Chairs Christina Peters (Vienna AT) Kurt Leibundgut (Berne CH)
0930ndash1000 Advances in overcoming treatment resistance in recurrent malignant brain tumours
From autologous to allogeneic HSCT following myeloablative chemotherapy HishamAbdel-Azim(LosAngelesUS)
1000ndash1030 Allogeneic HSCT for children with monosomy 7FrancoLocatelli(RomeIT)
1030ndash1100 Paediatric haploidentical allogeneic stem cell transplantationPeterLang(TuumlbingenDE)
0930 ndash 1100 Joint Session Physicians NursesldquoSee all hear all say everythingrdquo how to prevent miscommunication
Chairs Arno Mank (Amsterdam NL) Andreacute Tichelli (Basel CH)
0930ndash1000 What healthcare professionals believe they say and what patients think they hearLesleyFallowfield(BrightonUK)
1000ndash1030 Look through my eyesrsquo The patientrsquos point of viewPeterKapitein(NL)
1030ndash1100 Communication within the nurse-physician team AlexanderKiss(BaselCH)
1130 ndash 1300 Working Party Sessions
- Chronic Leukaemia
- Paediatric Diseases Paediatric Day Session
1130 ndash 1300 Nuclear Accidents Session
1130 ndash 1300 Controversy 3Older sibling versus young unrelated donor
Chairs Geacuterard Socieacute (Paris FR) Andreas Buser (Basel CH)
1130ndash1200 Older sibling is betterDietgerNiederwieser(LeipzigDE)
1200ndash1230 Younger perfectly matched unrelated donor is better NicolausKroumlger(HamburgDE)
1230ndash1300 Discussion
1300 ndash 1400 Nature Publishing Group
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time meeting 4We at the EBMT
Chairs Alejandro Madrigal (London UK) Alois Gratwohl (Basel CH)
1310ndash1330 25 years of electronic data management lessons for the futureRonaldBrand(LeidenNL)
1330ndash1350 Ten years after the first JACIE inspectionChristianChabannon(MarseilleFR)
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time meeting 5Post-transplant care when the child becomes an adult
Paediatric Day
Session
Chairs Giorgio Dini (Genoa IT) Tayfun Guumlngoumlr (Zurich CH)
1310ndash1330 Transition paediatrics-adult care CharlotteNiemeyer(FreiburgDE)
1330ndash1350 Adolescence in the posttransplant phase ThomasKlingebiel(FrankfurtDE)
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time meeting 6Last minute hot topic
1400 ndash 1530 Oral Sessions 7 ndash 12
1600 ndash 1730 Working Party Sessions
- Infectious Diseases
- Inborn Errors Paediatric Day Session
- Lymphoma
1600 ndash 1730 Controversy 4Are cord blood banks affordable
Chairs Sergio Querol (London UK) Grazia Nicoloso de Faveri (Berne CH)
1600ndash1630 No they are notThomasBart(BerneCH)
1630ndash1700 Yes they are GesineKoumlgler(DuumlsseldorfDE)
1700ndash1730 Discussion
1600 ndash 1730 Joint Session EBMT WBMT
1730 ndash 1900 Poster Sessions
17
sCIentIFIC programme physICIans WeDnesDay 4 aprIl 2012
nuClear aCCIDent CommIttee traInIng sessIon WeDnesDay 4 aprIl 2012
0730 ndash 0830 General Assembly
0830 ndash 1000 Oral Sessions 13 ndash 20
1030 ndash 1200 Plenary Session 4Do registries still have a future
Chairs Norbert-Claude Gorin (Paris FR) Jane Apperley (London UK)
1030ndash1100 The macroeconomics of stem cell transplantationAloisGratwohl(BaselCH)
1100ndash1130 The future of observational research in stem cell transplantationMaryHorowitz(MilwaukeeUS)
1130ndash1200 Donor follow-up ndash why it is neededSuzannavanWalraven(LeidenNL)
1030 ndash 1200 Plenary Session 5Endothelial disease in HSCT
Chairs Andrea Bacigalupo (Genoa IT) Eliane Gluckman (Paris FR)
1030ndash1100 The role of the endothelium in HSCTEnricCarreras(BarcelonaES)
1100ndash1130 Sinusoidal obstruction syndromeLauraRubbia-Brandt(GenevaCH)
1130ndash1200 Transplant associated microangiopathyTapaniRuutu(HelsinkiFI)
1030 ndash 1200 Plenary Session 6Stem cells and the microenvironment
Chairs John Goldman (London UK) Markus Manz (Zurich CH)
1030ndash1100 Stem cells out of the nicheTsveeLapidot(RehovotIL)
1100ndash1130 Stem cells into the thymus YannBarrandon(LausanneCH)
1130ndash1200 Mesenchymal and haematopoietic stem cells form a unique bone marrow niche SimoacutenMeacutendez-Ferrer(MadridES)
1030 ndash 1200 Joint Session EBMT WMDA
1215 ndash 1345 Final Plenary SessionAll around the telomere
Chairs Willem Fibbe (Leiden NL) Gabriela Baerlocher (Berne CH)
1215ndash1245 Telomere structure and maintenance by the telomerase enzymeJoachimLingner(LausanneCH)
1245ndash1315 Dyskeratosis congenita a disorder of telomere biologyBlancheAlter(RockvilleUS)
1315ndash1345 Telomere attrition and the telomeropathies focus on marrow failure and regenerationNealYoung(BethesdaUS)
1345 ndash 1400 Closing Session
1400 ndash 1800 Advanced EBMT training course on European approach to the medical management of mass radiation exposure
Chairs R Powles (London UK) A Madrigal (London UK)
1400 IntroductionAlejandroMadrigal(LondonUK)
1405 Basic irradiation physics for ldquobeginnersrdquoDuncanCox(UK)
1420 Previous incidents effects of irradiationLeifStenke(StockholmSE)
1450 Scenarios ndash hidden sources overtDuncanCox(UK)
1520 Primary triageTonyBleetman(UK)
1550 Secondary triage METREPOL EBMT Pocket GuideRayPowles(LondonUK)
1620 Supportive therapy to neutropenic patientsGrahamJackson(Newcastle-upon-TyneUK)
1650 BMT protocols BMT triageTonyPagliuca(LondonUK)
1705 Multi-organ dysfunction syndromeBahwnaSirohi(NewDelhiIN)
1720 EBMT REMM HPA website familiarizationJaneApperley(LondonUK)
1750 Closing remarksRayPowles(LondonUK)
RegistrationIfinterestedpleaseenrollforthesessionviaonlineapplicationorcontactSharonGage
sharongagesrgprojectmanagementcouk
18
nurses eDuCatIon Day sunDay 1 aprIl 2012
EBMT Education Day for Nurses amp Allied Health Professionals
AsinpreviousyearstherewillbeaPre-meetingEducationDayaimedatnursesandhealthprofessionalThefocusofthe8thAnnualEducationDay will be ldquoEarly and late effects after Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation and their impact of the patientrsquos quality of liferdquo Our ambitionisthatnursesandalliedhealthprofessionalsregardlessoftheirexperiencewithinthefieldofHSCTwillhavesomethingnewtolearnfromthisdayandbringhometotheirownpractice
EBMT Education Day Preliminary Programme
0900ndash0910 Welcome and introductionArnoMank(AmsterdamNL)
0910ndash0950 Nausea amp vomiting ndash to vomit or not to vomit MalinHakansson(GothenburgSE)
0950ndash1030 Skin care ndash not every rash is GvHD EileenParry(LancashireUK)
1030ndash1100 Coffeebreak
1100ndash1145 The golden hour ndash management of neutropenic sepsis JohnMurray(ManchesterUK)
1145ndash1230 Abnormal liver function tests CathrinFlynn(DublinIE)
1230ndash1330 Lunch
RegistrationThis education day is separate from the EBMT meeting and registration for the congress does not automatically entitle participation at the EBMT Education Day
PleaseregisterviaInternetwwwebmtorgebmt2012LinkRegistration(Paymentbycreditcardwillbenecessary)orusetherespectiveregistrationformThankstogenerouscorporatesponsorshiptheregistrationfeeisonlyeuro50ndashperparticipantForassistancepleasecontactebmtcongrexch
1330ndash1410 Stepping out ndash rehabilitation post HSCT JoachimWiskermann(HeidelbergDE)
1410ndash1450 Fertility CorienEcltink(AmsterdamNL)
1450ndash1510 Coffeebreak
1510ndash1550 Late effects YvesChalandon(GenevaCH)
1550ndash1630 Survivorship DianaGreenfield(SheffieldUK)
1630ndash1640 ClosingElisabethWallhult(GothenburgSE)
19
monDay 2 aprIl 2012 ndash sCIentIFIC programme nurses group WeDnesDay 4 aprIl 2012
Educational Sessions
There will be six early morning educational sessions covering thefollowingtopics
bull Extra Corporal Photopheresis (ECP) PeterTaylor(UK)
bull Management of the immunosuppressive patient VeroniqueCamus(CH)
bull Transplant at home ChristinaGallego(ES)
bull Donor issues ndash Who is looking after me MalreadNiconghalie(IE)
bull Compliance MonicaFliedner(CH)
bull Safe administration of chemotherapy BernieOrsquoDonnell(IE)
Workshops
This year theNursesgroupwill hold fourworkshopsand threeofthesewillberepeatedAllworkshopswillhavelimitedcapacityItishopedthatbydoingthiswewillbeabletohaveamoreinteractiveandpracticalsession
Workshop 1Central Venous Access Device (CVAD)
Steve Hill (Manchester UK)
Workshop 2Sexuality
Corien M Eeltink (Amsterdam NL)
Workshop 3Care of the carer
Barry Quinn (London UK)
Workshop 4European management
Susanne Heijmenberg (Amsterdam NL)
Nurses Annual Meeting
TheNursesAnnualMeetingwilltakeplaceonTuesdayfrom0830to0920
repeatedworkshopswithlimitedattendance
Plenary Sessions
Therewillbefiveplenarysessionswiththreespeakerseachgivingparticipants the opportunity to meet the expert
Disease updates
bull Lymphoma PeterDreger(HeidelbergDE)
bull Acute Lymphatic Leukemia MohamadMohty(FR)
bull Aplastic anaemia
Apheresis
bull Mobilisation JohnMurray(ManchesterUK)
bull Extra Corporal Photopheresis (ECP) MaggieFoster(UK)
bull Donor follow-up JoergHalter(BaselCH)
Management of haematology emergencies
bull Septic shock JohnMurray(ManchesterUK)
bull Extravasation BernieOacuteDonell(IE)
bull Tumour lysis JoachimBlankart(HamburgDE)
bull Transfusion reactions MonicaBraisch(CH)
Management of relapse
bull The transition from active to palliative care MatsLinderholm(UmearingSE)
bull Donor Lymphocyte Infusion (DLI) EudoardoOlavarrioLopez(ES)
bull Ethical issues-dilemmas TanjaKrones(CH)
Paediatrics
bull Sibling to the patient MargarethaNolbris(GothenburgSE)
bull Complementary therapy OliveOacuteNeill(IE)
bull Psychological aspects
TheNursesrsquogrouplooksforwardtomeetingyouatEBMT2012inGenevaThemeetingthisyearwillincludethecombinationofeducationalsessionsworkshops(limitedattendance)plenarysessionsandorallypresentedabstractsandposters
ThemainmeetingwillopenonMondaymorningwithaPresidentialsymposiumgivinganoverviewoftheactivitiesaswellastheachievementsanddevelopmentsoftheEBMTNursesGroupThisyeartherewillbeakeynotespeakerProfDrNoraKearneydirectoroftheCancerCareResearchCentreoftheUniversityofStirling(UK)ShewilltalkaboutnursingresearchandhoweducationcanimprovetheprofileoftheBMTnurse
20
Oral Sessions
Oralsessionswillbeselectedfromsubmittedabstractsaccordingtoscoresgiventothembytheabstractreviewboard
Poster Sessions
Nursesrsquo posters selected from submitted abstracts will be displayedthroughoutthecongresswithtimefordiscussiononMondayandTuesdayeveningswhenpresentersareexpectedtobeavailableattheirposter
Prizes
The Nurses group is pleased to announce that the best oralpresentationandthebestposterwillbeawarded
National Group Meetings
AsinpreviousyearsnationalgroupshavetheopportunitytomeetanddiscussnationalmattersofHSCTnursingintheirownlanguageCountries which donrsquot have a formal national group yet couldget together and discuss setting up a national group to combineworkforcesandexchangeexperiencesintheirownlanguage
Nurses Satelllite Symposia
Two Nursing Satellite Symposia will take place on Monday andTuesdayfrom1300ndash1400
monDay 2 aprIl 2012 ndash sCIentIFIC programme nurses group WeDnesDay 4 aprIl 2012
21
sCIentIFIC programme Data management group
As inprevious years theEBMTDataManagementgroupwill usetheopportunityprovidedbythisAnnualMeetingtoofferaseriesoftechnicalandscientificsessionsfordatamanagementprofessionalswithinaninteractiveandfriendlyenvironmentThiswillbeanotheruniqueopportunityforindividualsfromdifferentcentrescountriesandinstitutionstomeetupandgettoknoweachotherfacetoface
ProMISe Training SessionsWeareonceagainofferingtrainingsessionsonhowtoaccessandusetheRegistrydatabasebymeansofProMISeforData Entry andData Retrieval ndash with additional sessions this year for HLA and MED-B formsTheData Entrysession isan introductionandonlyabsolute beginners shouldsignupforitThiscoursewillemphasizehowtoenteraMED-Aregistration(includingsubsequenttransplantandfollow-upsforapatient)TheData Retrieval session will focus on obtaining data listings frequencies and how to run reportsAlthough this course is open to all users it is not recommendedforpeoplewhoareabsolutebeginners[PleasenotethattheDataRetrievalsessiononTuesday isarepetitionoftheMondaysessiontoallowmoreparticipantstoattendandbenefitfromthecourse]
The HLA Data Entry session on Tuesday is a workshop sessionwhich will focus on how to enter HLA typing reports for thoseusers who want to do it themselves (building on the morningrsquosHLAEducationalsession inthe lecturehall)Thissession isaimedprimarily at experienced ProMISe users The ADVANCED DATA ENTRY (including MED-B) amp QampA training session on Tuesdayafternoon is open to everyoneandwillconcentrateonexamplesofcomplexdataincludingaddingmissingdatafollowupssubsequentdiagnosesandtransplantsaswellastheintricaciesofMED-BdataentrywithapracticalQampAsession
Please note A maximum of 30 participants can attend eachProMISe training session in the main computer room We kindlyask participants to register in advance following the instructions providedonthecongressregistrationformwithaseparateformtobecompletedforProMISetrainingcourses
Educational SessionsAvariedprogrammefordatamanagementprofessionalsatalllevelsof their career Therewillbeeducational sessions toassistpeoplewho are new to the field to enhance their knowledge and somesessionswithhigherscientificcontextwhichshouldbeofinteresttoeverybodyregardlessofbackgroundThesessionswillincludebullScience-stemcellmobilizationantibodiesacuteleukaemiaHLAbullJACIE-explanationandrequirementsforJACIEaccreditationbullDataqualityndashalwaysimportantbullPaediatricsbullSessionsonFollow-upformssolidtumours(withreferenceto
Med-Bforms)survivorshipandlong-termfollow-upfocusingonissuesfacedbypatients
bullHintsandtipsfortransplantregistrationndashaworkshoptypesessionondataentryforallcentres
bullPresentationsfromDatamanagersandotherprofessionalsbasedincentressharingtheirexperiencendashwithexamplesofprocedurestheyusetoensuregoodworkingpractise
Werecommendparticipantstoattendasmanysessionsaspossiblendasheveniftheydonotseemtorelatetotheirwork(wehavefoundinthepastthatpeoplelearnmoreaboutadulttransplantsbyfindingoutwhatisinvolvedinpaediatrictransplants)Sothatwecanalllearnfrom each other we encourage active participation raising issuesandrequestingclarifications
1500 ndash 1800 Statistical Course 1 Saturday 31 March 2012
0900 ndash 1200 Statistical Course 2 Sunday 1 April 2012
1340 ndash 1540 Statistical Symposium Tuesday 3 April 2012
1600 ndash 1730 Statistical Roundtable Tuesday 3 April 2012
22
0900 ndash 1700 ProMISe2 Training Sessions
0900ndash1200 Data retrieval (experienced users only)KeirenKirklandJuliaLee(LondonUK)
1330ndash1430 HLA data entry (experienced users only)ShelleyHewerdineAugustinCabrera(LondonUK)
1500ndash1700 Advanced data entry (including Med B) and Q amp A workshopCarmenRuiz(LondonUK)
0900 ndash 1630 ProMISe2 Training Sessions
0900ndash1200 Data entry (new users only)HelenBaldomero(BaselCH)NicoleRaus(LyonFR)
1330ndash1630 Data retrieval (experienced users only)KeirenKirklandJuliaLee(LondonUK)
0900 ndash 1030 JACIE Educational Session
1045 ndash 1710 Educational Sessions
1045ndash1125 Stem cell mobilization ndash a key development in modern blood and marrow transplantationCurlyMorris(BelfastUK)
0900 ndash 1500 Educational Sessions
0900ndash1030 HLAIliasDoxiadis(LeidenNL)
1040ndash1120 AntibodiesSilviaMontoto(LondonUK)
1130ndash1210 Acute leukaemia (including ALL)SebastianGiebel(GliwicePL)
1210ndash1330 LunchBreak
1330ndash1410 Centre presentation ndash details to be adviced
1420ndash1500 Centre presentation ndash details to be adviced
1135ndash1215 Hints and tips for transplant registration with the EBMTCarmenRuiz(LondonUK)
1225ndash1305 The importance of follow-up formsSimonaIacobelli(RomeIT)
1305ndash1400 LunchBreak
1400ndash1440 Survivorship follow up issues and patientsrsquo experiencesMichelleKenyon(LondonUK)
1450ndash1530 Solid tumoursDidierBlaise(MarseilleFR)
1540ndash1620 Paediatric diseasesIsaacYaniv(Petach-TikvaIL)
1630ndash1710 Queries questions and the first Data Quality QuizBeateLindner(InnsbruckAT)FranziskaStrehle(UlmDE)
sCIentIFIC programme Data management group tuesDay 3 aprIl 2012
sCIentIFIC programme Data management group monDay 2 aprIl 2012
23
sCIentIFIC programme QualIty management group monDay 2 aprIl 2012
1030 ndash 1130 Workshop 1Indicators (JACIE Standards)
1030ndash1040 Clinical indicatorPhillipeLewalle(BrusselsBE)
1040ndash1050 Collection indicatorPhuongHuynh(BrusselsBE)
1050ndash1100 Processing IndicatorGillesClapisson(LyonFR)
1100ndash1130 Q amp A
1400 ndash 1500 Lecture 1How we validate the apheresis machine
Chair Harry C Schouten (Maastricht NL)
1400ndash1420 tbc1420ndash1440 SandraLoaiza(LondonUK)1440ndash1500 KristinaHoumllig(DresdenDE)
1515 ndash 1615 Lecture 2Can you save money by improving the quality
Chair Elena Vassalo (Turin IT)
1515ndash1615 FreacutedeacutericNouaille(Neuilly-sur-SeineFR)
1630 ndash 1730 Lecture 3Engaging physicians in quality
Chair Pierre Biron (Lyon FR)
1630ndash1730 EduardoOlavarria(PamplonaES)
1730 ndash 1830 Workshop 2Electronic quality management system (commercial and in-inhouse alternatives)
1730ndash1740 Manual systemKirtashPatel(LondonUK)
1740ndash1750 Electronic system used at Maastricht University HospitalBiancaWauben(MaastrichtNL)
1750ndash1800 Electronic system used at Leacuteon-BeacuterardPierreEmmanuelDonot(LyonFR)
1800ndash1830 Q amp A
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39th Annual Meeting of the European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation
39th Meeting of the Physicians29th Meeting of the EBMT Nurses Group12th Meeting of the EBMT Data Management Group5th Meeting of the Quality Management Group2nd Meeting of the Cell Processing Group7th EBMTPatientampFamilyDaybullSaturday6April2013
London UK bull 7 ndash 10 April 2013
2013
European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation
EBMTExcellence in Science
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1st ebmt Cell proCessIng Day monDay 2 aprIl 2012
1st Meeting of the EBMT Cell Processing Group
ThefirstCell Processing Day of theEBMT isplannedjointlybyEBMTandISCT
It is mainly intended for persons working in the cellprocessing laboratory as technicians working on thebenchbiologistsandphysiciansdirectlyinvolvedincellprocessing cell processing laboratory managers andpersons responsible for quality assessment of the cell processingpart
The programme includes theoretical presentationsdiscussions and sessions considering practical aspectsofcellprocessingproblemmanagementandreporting
The Cell Processing Group will meet on Monday 2 April 2012 andisanintegralpartoftheEBMT2012Annual Meeting which takes place at the PalexpoGenevainSwitzerlandfrom1ndash4April2012
PhotoBloodcellscopyKeystoneSciencePhotoLibraryAndrewSyred
Taking place during the EBMT 2012
Annual Meeting
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 1Stem cell engineering
Chairs Ineke Slaper-Cortenbach (Utrecht NL) Federico Rodriguez (San Diego USA)
Graft engineering Mimicking the marrow microenvironment for cord expansionVardaDeutsch(Tel-AvivIL)
Cryopreservation and thawing of hamatopoietic cellsGregorioMartin-Henao(BarcelonaES)
0930 ndash 1100 Technical aspects IBasic processing aspects and problem management
Chair Francesco Lanza (Cremona IT)
Processing of the peripheral blood progenitor cell products using a novel acustophoresis platformStefanScheding(LundSE)
Thawing of stem cell products in the lab or bedsideFedericoRodriguez(SanDiegoUSA)
Erythrocyte depletion when amp howDamianosSotiropoulos(ThessalonikiGR)
1100ndash1130 Pause
1130 ndash 1300 Quality assessment
Chair Christian Chabannon (Marseille FR)
CD34 enumeration pre and post cryopreservationFrancescoLanza(CremonaIT)
Terminology and labeling of cellular therapy productsInekeSlaper-Cortenbach(UtrechtNL)
GMP facilities what for and what are the rulesChristianKalberer(BaselCH)
1300ndash1400 Lunch
1400 ndash 1530 Oral session Stem cell mobilization and graft engineering
Chairs Francesco Lanza (Cremona IT) Mario Bargetzi (Aarau CH)
Oral sessions to be defined according to abstract reviewing
1530ndash1600 CoffeeBreak
1600 ndash 1730 Technical aspects IIAdvanced cell engineering
Chair Martin Hildebrandt (Hannover DE)
Cell selection for clinical use Regulatory T cellsMatthiasEdinger(RegensburgDE)
Engineering of T-helper cells and cytotoxic T-cellsTobiasFeuchtinger(TuumlbingenDE)
Expansion of NK cells for clinical useUlrikeKoehl(FrankfurtDE)
25
1st ebmt paeDIatrIC Day tuesDay 3 aprIl 2012
Taking place during the EBMT 2012
Annual Meeting
Paediatric Day
During EBMT 2012 Annual Meeting taking place atthePalexpoGenevaSwitzerlandfrom1ndash4April2012there will be a special day for paediatric stem celltransplantation
Almost all paediatric activities such as educationalworkingpartyscientificandpostersessionshavebeenregroupedandwillbeheldonTuesday 3 April 2012
Nurses paediatric sessions will take place on MondayandWednesday
copypicturesYantra-FotoliacomKarinHildebrand-FotoliacomVRD-Fotoliacom
0800 ndash 0900 Educational SessionHaemaglobinopathy and HSCT
Chairs Guido Lucarelli (Rome IT) Ardeshir Ghavamzadeh (Tehran IR)
0800ndash0830 ThalassaemiaEmanueleAngelucci(CalgiariIT)
0830ndash0900 Sickle cell anaemiaFranccediloiseBernaudin(CreacuteteilFR)
0800 ndash 0900 WorkshopDecision making How to choose a cord blood unit
Chairs Marie Robin (Paris FR) Vincent Kindler (Geneva CH)
0800ndash0830 Umbilical cord blood transplantation how when and for whomArnonNagler(TelHashomerIL)
0830ndash0900 Single double CB unit or intramedullar application VandersonRocha(OxfordUK)
0930 ndash 1100 Plenary 3Paediatric Day
Chairs Christina Peters (Vienna AT) Kurt Leibundgut (Berne CH)
0930ndash1000 Advances in overcoming treatment resistance in recurrent malignant brain tumours
From autologous to allogeneic HSCT following myeloablative chemotherapy HishamAbdel-Azim(LosAngelesUS)
1000ndash1030 Allogeneic HSCT for children with monosomy 7FrancoLocatelli(RomeIT)
1030ndash1100 Paediatric haploidentical allogeneic stem cell transplantationPeterLang(TuumlbingenDE)
1100ndash1130 CoffeeBreak
1130 ndash 1300 Working PartyPaediatric Diseases
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time Meeting 5Post-transplant care when the child becomes an adult
Chairs Giorgio Dini (Genoa IT) Tayfun Guumlngoumlr (Zurich CH)
1310ndash1330 Transition paediatrics-adult care CharlotteNiemeyer(FreiburgDE)
1330ndash1350 Adolescence in the posttransplant phase ThomasKlingebiel(FrankfurtDE)
1400 ndash 1530 Oral SessionPaediatric transplantation
1530ndash1600 CoffeeBreak
1600 ndash 1730 Working PartyInborn Errors
1730 ndash 1900 Poster Session
26
Call For abstraCts
Abstract Submission Deadlines
21 November 2011 Nurses Group15 December 2011 Physicians amp Data Management Group
Allparticipantsareinvitedtosubmitabstractsononeofthetopicslistedonpage27
Abstracts may only be submitted via Internet Late abstracts will not be considered
Tosubmityourabstractpleasegotothewebsiteat wwwebmtorgebmt2012
Thedifferent submission links forphysiciansnursesand thedatamanagement group will be available on the internet ldquoCall for AbstractsrdquoPleasemakesuretoselecttheappropriatelink
Inordertostandardizetheabstractlayoutweaskyoutoreadthepreparation guidelines at this link CAREFULLY Avoid submissionwithin48hoursofthedeadlineforbestsystemperformance
Guidelines for submission of abstracts
1 Abstracts may be submitted only via Internet Abstractssubmittedviafaxore-mailwillnotbeaccepted
2 AllabstractsmustbesubmittedandpresentedinEnglish3 Abstractsshouldcontainoriginalmaterialneitherpublishednor
presentedelsewherepriorto1 April 20124 Withinternetsubmissionofanabstracttheauthor(s)transfer(s)
all copyrightownership to theEuropeanGroup forBloodandMarrowTransplantation
5 Abstractsshouldbeinformativecontainingobjectivesmethodsresultsandaconclusion Just thepromiseof furtherdataanddiscussionisnotacceptable
6 The abstract text may not be longer than 2rsquo500 charactersincludingspaces
7 Tables charts and other graphics arepermittedandmustbeinJPGorGIFformatofhighresolutionandsuitableforreproductionin black amp white A separate upload button is provided (max 2 graphics perabstract)Nophotosmaybesubmitted
8 Avoid complex mathematical formulae Greek letters andsymbols For the symbols lt or gt type instead lt= or gt= Forsuperscript use caret (^) eg 10^6 instead of 106 Instead oflsquoIFN-grsquouseforexamplelsquoIFN-grsquoorlsquoIFN-gammarsquoetc
9 Allabbreviationsmustbedefinedthefirsttimetheyappearinyourtext(butdonotdefineinthetitle)ExampleGraft-versus-hostdisease(GvHD)beforebeingusedasanabbreviationonly
10 Authorsarerequestedtoselectatopicunderwhichtheywishtheirabstracttobereviewed
11 Authorsshouldindicatetheirpreferredmethodofpresentation bullOralPresentation bullPosterPresentation bullOralorPosterPresentation Theselectioncommitteereservestherighttodecideonthefinal
allocationandpresentationmethod12 Ifanabstract isaccepted thepresentingauthormust register
andattendthecongressAcceptanceofapaperimpliespaymentoftheregistrationfeebythepresentingauthor
13 After having submitted your abstract you will receive aconfirmation by e-mail with the following information (please
makesuretostateyourcorrectemailaddress) bullreference number of your abstract (for correspondence and
questionsthatmightarise) bullyourpersonalaccesscodes
Shouldyouwishtomakecorrectionstoanabstractalreadysubmittedor if you wish to submit other abstracts later you may use theseaccesscodesThiswillshortenthesubmissionprocedure
Correctionstoabstractscanonlybemadeuptothedeadlinesof
21November2011 Nurses Group15December2011 Physicians amp Data Management Group
(Afterthesedatesnoabstractsorchangesmaybeaccepted)IfyouhavedifficultiesinsubmittingyourabstractsorifyouneedanyfurtherinformationpleasecontacttheAbstracthotlinePhone+41616867722(MondayndashFridayduringCETbusinesshours)
Notification
AbstractsaresubjecttoapprovalbytheScientificCommitteeandtofinalassignmentforinclusionintheprogrammeasanoralorposterpresentation
Authors from the Nurses Group will be notified at the end ofDecember2011
AuthorsformthePhysiciansandDataManagementGroupwillbenotifiedattheendofJanuary2012
Allauthorswillbecontactedbye-mail(thereforeitisessentialthatyouindicateyourcorrecte-mailaddress)Authorswillbeinformedasto whether they are to present their abstract orally or in the form of a posterFullinstructionsconcerningthepreparationandpresentationwillbeincluded
Publication
AllacceptedabstractswillbepublishedinasupplementoftheBoneMarrowTransplantationJournalaswellasonCD-ROMavailableatthecongressFullabstracttextswillbeviewableontheEBMT2012websitetwoweekspriortothecongress
Basic Science Award for Physicians
This award will be presented to the best Basic Science Abstractsubmittedunderanyrelevanttopic
The aim of this award is to increase the level of basic science atthemeetingandparticularlyyounginvestigatorsareencouragedtosubmittheirworkTheprizewinningabstractwillbeselectedfromthe top-scoringabstractsbyaScientificCommitteeheadedby theChairsoftheEBMTDevelopmentalCommittee
Authorssubmittingabasicscienceabstractare invitedto tick therespectiveboxintheonlinesubmissionthusindicatingthewishtobeconsideredfortheBasicScienceAward
Theprize-winningabstractwillbepresentedaspartofthePresidentialSymposiumonMonday2April2012Thisyearrsquosprizeofeuro2rsquo000isgenerouslysupportedbyGenzyme
27
Call For abstraCts
Main Topics for Abstract Submission
Please carefullyselectthetopicunderwhichyouwishtosubmityourabstract for reviewAbstracts not submittedunder anappropriatetopicmaybeincorrectlyreviewedandrejected
Physicians
General Topics1 CellularGenetherapiesandCytokines2 StemcellresearchandExperimentalstemcelltransplantation3 StemcellmobilizationandGraftengineering
Transplant-specific topics4 Stemcellsource5 Stemcelldonor6 Acutegraft-versus-hostdisease7 Chronicgraft-versus-hostdisease8 Infectiouscomplications9 Earlycomplications10 Latecomplications11 Reduced-intensityconditioning12 MinimalresidualdiseaseToleranceChimerismandImmune
reconstitution13 Paediatricissues14 Regulatoryissues
Disease-specific topics15 Acuteleukaemia16 Aplasticanaemia17 Autoimmunediseases18 Chronicleukaemia19 HaemoglobinopathyandInbornerrorsofmetabolism20Lymphoma21 Multiplemyeloma22Myelodysplasia23Solidtumours
Nurses Group
Care-specific topics24Careofthecare-giver25Complementarytherapies26Donorissues27 Ethicalissues28Impactofnewtherapiesonpatientcare29Outpatientdevelopments30PalliativeandEndoflifecare31 PatientinformationandEducation32Protectivecare33Psycho-socialissues34Sexuality35Standardsofcare36Symptomsmanagement
37 EducationandSupportofnurses38Management39SurvivorshipandLateeffects40Qualityoflife
Data Management Group
41 DataManagement42Statistics
CME Accreditation at EBMT 2012
AsaparticipantofEBMT2012youareeligibletoreceiveContinuingMedical Education (CME) credit points from the EuropeanHematologyAssociation(EHA)
EuropeanhaematologistsarehighlymotivatedtoprovideproofthattheyareupdatingtheirknowledgeandskillsthroughparticipationinCMEactivitiesTheEuropeanHematologyAssociationCMESystemis being implementedas a service to Europeanhaematologists inresponse to this need The System facilitates identification andregistrationinCMEactivitieswhichhavebeensubmittedtoapeer-reviewaccreditationprocessandrespondtopre-establishedqualitystandards
CMEaccreditationisapermanentfeatureofEBMTannualmeetings
PhysiciansattendingEBMT2012areeligibletoreceive1EHA-CMEcreditpointforeveryhourofaccreditedscientificprogramme
EHA-CMEpointswillbeawardedforthefollowingsessionsbullEducationalsessionsbullWorkshopsessionsbullControversysessionsbullPlenarysessionsbullJointsessionsbullPresidentialsymposiumbullWorkingPartysessionsbullOralsessionsbullLunchtimemeetings
How to claim your EHA-CME points
The electronic EHA-CME system is fully automated and enablesparticipantsattheEBMT2012toclaimtheircreditsonline
You may create your account claim your credits and print yourEHA-CMEcertificateonlineatwwwehaweborg(select lsquoCMErsquo)FulldetailsonhowtocollectyourCMEpointswillbestatedintheFinalProgramme
Further information on the European Hematology Association CME system is available at cmeehaweborgandwwwehaweborg
28
regIstratIon
Registration fee
Until 12 January
2012
As from 13 January to 1March2012
As from 2 March
2012
PhysiciansMember euro300ndash euro420ndash euro480ndash
Non-Member euro450ndash euro560ndash euro650ndash
Nurses Group
Data Mgmt Group
Quality Mgmt Group
Cell Processing Technicians
Member euro200ndash euro320ndash euro380ndash
Non-Member euro300ndash euro420ndash euro480ndash
Student euro120ndash euro150ndash euro180ndash
Accompanying person
euro 25ndash euro 25ndash euro 25ndash
StudentsmustbeoneoftheauthorsofanacceptedabstractandmustprovideproofofundergraduatestudentstatusAwrittencertificationbytheheadoftheprogrammeisrequiredandmustbesenttoCongrex(Fax+41616867788)
The fee for active participants includes unlimited access to allsessionstheWelcomeReceptionaccesstotheExhibitiononecopyoftheFinalProgrammeandonecopyoftheAbstractBook
ThefeeforaccompanyingpersonsincludestheWelcomeReceptionandaccesstotheExhibition
PleasenoteAlthoughincludedintheregistrationfeesomesessionsand the Welcome Reception require separate registration (seeregistrationform)
Online Registration
ParticipantscanregisterviaInternetwwwebmtorgebmt2012PleasereadtheinstructionsontheInternetcarefullyFor online reservations payment by credit card is required Please do not use the online registration for group registrations
Registration form
ToregisterforthemeetingpleasereturntheregistrationformtotheOrganizingSecretariatinBasel
Group Registration
In order to make a group registration please request the specialgroupregistrationformfromtheOrganizingSecretariatordownloadthefile fromthewebsitewwwebmtorgebmt2012Onthis formyou can enter all participantsrsquo information together with your postal address and contact details Please note that we need thecomplete individual addresses (hospital department streetname and number postal code and city) of each participant Forfurther assistance please contact the Organizing Secretariat at ebmtcongrexcom
On-site Registration
TheregistrationdeskatthePalexpoisopenduringthefollowinghours
Saturday 31March2012 1700 ndash1900hSunday 1April2012 0800ndash1900hMonday 2April2012 0730ndash1800hTuesday 3April2012 0730ndash1800hWednesday 4April2012 0715ndash1300h
All documents including registration packets (congress walletpersonalnamebadgeabstractbookvouchers)willbehandedovertotheregisteredparticipantsOn-site registration will be accepted but receip of all congressdocumentscannotbeguaranteedPleasearriveearlyifyouwishtoregisteron-site
Payment
All fees for the congress registration and social events should bepaidinEURO(euro)totheEBMT2012OrganizingSecretariatndashclearlystatingtheparticipantlsquosnameandaddress
bull bybanktransfer(freeofcharge)to -BeneficiaryCongrexSwitzerlandLtdEBMT2012 -UBSAGBaselSwitzerland EUROAccountNo233-50301062A IBANCodeCH210023323350301062A
-BICUBSWCHZH80A -ClearingNo233
bull bycreditcard(VisaMasterCardAmericanExpress)
Responsibility
The participant acknowledges that heshe has no right to lodgedamage claims against the organizers should the holding of thecongress be hindered or prevented by unexpected political oreconomiceventsorgenerallyby forcemajeureorshould thenon-appearance of speakers or other reasons necessitate programmechangesWithregistrationtheparticipantacceptsthisproviso
By finishing the application the participant declares that heshe agrees to its personal and company data being processed byCongrexandthat thisdatamaybeusedfor informationpurposesoncongressesandevents in thefieldofhematologyorganizedbyCongrex In theopposingcase theparticipantnotifiesCongrexatthetimeofreturningthesignedapplication
Confirmation
Upon receipt of the correct registration fee each participant willreceiveaconfirmationofregistrationPleasebringthisconfirmationto the registration desk at the congress centre as proof of yourregistration
Cancellation Refund Policy
Refund of registration fees less 25 administrative charges canbeapplied for inwritinguntil1February2012 to theOrganizingSecretariat inBasel SwitzerlandAfter thisdateno refundwillbepossibleForanychangeofnamesafeeofeuro30ndashwillbecharged
29
general InFormatIon (In alphabetICal orDer)
Address before and after the EBMT 2012
OrganizingSecretariatEBMT2012 Tel +41616867711coCongrexSwitzerlandLtd Fax +41616867788POBox E-mail ebmtcongrexcom4002BaselSwitzerland wwwebmtorgebmt2012
Currency
TheofficialcurrencyistheSwissfranc(CHF)Althoughnotpartofthe EU many prices are nonetheless indicated in Euros and somemerchantsmayacceptEurosVisaMasterCardandAmericanExpressarewidelyacceptedandATMsarewidespreadBanksofferthebestexchangeratesfortravellerchequesandforeigncurrencybut it isalsopossibletoexchangemoneyatmajorhotelsmaintrainstationsandairportsBanksareopenMondaytoFriday
Exhibition
TheEBMT2012exhibitionpresentingthelatesttechnicalequipmentandpharmaceuticalproductswilltakeplaceinHall1ofthePalexpoGenevaThedetailedExhibitProspectuscanbeobtainedfromtheExhibitionDepartment(exhibitionchcongrexcom)
Final Programme
The Final Programme will be available on the Internet (wwwebmtorgebmt2012) by March 2012 Please indicate youremailaddressontheregistrationformandyouwillbeinformedassoonastheFinalProgrammeisontheInternetTheFinalProgrammebookletwillbealsodistributedatthemeetinginGeneva
Insurance
Themeetingorganizerscannotacceptliabilityforpersonalinjuriessustainedorfor lossordamageofpropertybelongingtomeetingparticipants or their accompanyingpersons eitherduring or as aresultofthemeetingPleasecheckthevalidityofyourowninsurance
Invitation Letters
IndividualsrequiringanofficialletterofinvitationinordertoattendthemeetingmaywritetotheOrganizingSecretariat(ebmtcongrexcom)Thisprocedureisdesignedtoassistparticipantstoobtainavisaorpermissiontoattendthemeetinganddoesnotapplytoregistrationfeesorotherexpenses
Please note that invitation letters can only be sent if the registration and payment has been received by the Organizing Secretariat
Italian Agency
ItalianparticipantsrequiringspecificauthorizationfromtheItalianHealthMinistryareadvisedtocontact
AIMEDUCATIONndashAIMGroup Tel +3902566011MsCristinaGhidoli Fax +390270048585ViaGiuseppeRipamonti129 E-mail cghidoniaimgroupeu20141MilanItaly wwwaimgroupeu
Language
TheofficialcongresslanguageisEnglishSimultaneous translation (English French German) will beprovidedforthePatientampFamilyDay
Lunches
FromMondaytillWednesdaylunchwillbeofferedintheexhibitionareaofthecongressvenue
Registration
Fordetailedinformationpleaserefertopage28
Speakersrsquo Service Centre (SSC)
TherewillbeacentrallylocatedSpeakersrsquoServiceCentreconnectedtoalllectureroomsAllspeakersarerequestedtohandintheirPowerPointpresentationspriortotheirlectureattheSSC
Tipping
Servicechargesaregenerally includedhowever it iscustomarytorounduptheamountwhenpayinginrestaurantsandtaxis
Transportation in Geneva
Geneva iswell catered towithbuses tramsand ferriesaswellasregulartrainconnectionstothetrainstationsldquoCornavinrdquointhecitycentreandldquoAeacuteroportrdquoattheairportPleaserefertoldquoTravellingtothePalexpordquo(page34)formoredetails
Venue
TheEBMT2012meetingwilltakeplaceatthePalexpoGenevawhichis conveniently located inwalkingdistance to theGenevaAirportandonly15minutesawayfromdowntownGeneva
Palexpo Exhibition amp Conference Center1218Grand-SaconnexGenevaSwitzerlandwwwgeneva-palexpoch
Visa Requirements
In order to visit Switzerland you may need to apply for an entryvisa Please check the currentVISA requirementswith thenearestSwissConsulateorEmbassy inyourcountrybeforeyourdeparturetoGenevaPleasealsobewellawareofthetimeforprocessingtheapplicationstoensureyouapplyintimeforyourvisit
World Wide Web
Please visit the EBMT 2012 website wwwebmtorgebmt2012 for regularly updated news and information Abstract submissionregistration compilation of your personal congress programme aswellas reservationofaccommodationand tours canbemadeviathislink
30
CIty oF geneva
Geneva
EmbeddedbetweentheAlpsandtheJurahillstheFrench-speaking
cityofGenevaliesinthebaywheretheRhoneleavesLakeGeneva
WithitshumanitariantraditionandcosmopolitanflairtheEuropean
seatoftheUNOandheadquartersoftheRedCrossisknownasthe
ldquocapitalofpeacerdquo
The symbol of the city is the ldquoJet drsquoeaurdquo ndash a fountain with a
140-metre-highwater jetattheperipheryofLakeGenevaTheold
towntheheartofGenevawiththeshoppingandbusinessquarter
issituatedontheleftbankoftheriverThereyoucanfindStPeterrsquos
CathedralaswellasthePlaceduBourg-de-Fourwhichistheoldest
squareinthecityQuayslakesidepromenadescountlessparkslively
sidestreetsintheoldtownandelegantshopsinvitegueststostroll
Besides being a congress city Geneva is also a centre for culture
andhistoryfortradefairsandexhibitionsThelaquoHorlogeFleuriraquothe
largeflowerclockintheldquoJardinAnglaisrdquo(EnglishGarden)isaworld-
renownedsymboloftheGenevawatchindustry
CulturallythismostwesterncityofSwitzerlandhasmuchtooffer
InternationalartistsperformintheGrandTheacuteacirctreandGenevaOpera
HouseGenevaalsoofferswiderangeofmuseumssuchastheldquoMuseacutee
internationaldelrsquohorlogerierdquoawatchmuseumwithacollectionof
jewellerywatchesandmusicalclocksandtheInternationalMuseum
oftheRedCrossandRedCrescentwhichprovidesaninsightintothe
workofthesehumanitarianorganizations
Climate
Genevaissituatedatahighaltitudewhichtogetherwiththelake
temperstheprevailingcontinentalclimateSummersarepleasantly
warmtohotandwintersrelativelymildwithtemperatureshovering
just above or below freezing In spring the temperatures range
fromapprox5degCto20degCthereforeawarmcoatespeciallyforthe
eveningsisrecommended
Shopping in Geneva GenevarsquosexclusiveshopsarelocatedontheRuesBassesndashthechicRueduRhocircneRuede laConfeacutedeacuterationRueduMarcheacuteandRuedelaCroix-drsquoOrWatchandjewelleryshopslinethesestreetsquiteliterallywithgoldAsanalternativeexcellentSwisschocolateissoldat the Du Rhocircne Rue de la Confeacutedeacuteration 3 and at the MartelRuedelaCroix-drsquoOr4MeanwhileforastrollaroundtheantiquesquarterandartgalleriesavisittotheOldTownandtheSt-GervaisandPacircquisdistrictsisamustGenevahasmanyoutdoormarkets forexample theflowermarketon the PlaceduMolard and the clothes andbookmarket on thePlace de la Madeleine which are open daily Flea markets areheld on Wednesdays and Saturdays at the Plaine de Plainpalais(0800ndash1800)OnTuesdayandFridaymorningsthesamespotisusedforacolourfulfruitandvegetablemarket(0800ndash1300)OnThursday regionalhandicraftsare soldat thePlacede laFusterie(0800ndash1900)The main department stores in Geneva are Bon Geacutenie Rue duMarcheacute34GlobusRueduRhocircne48andManorRueCornavin6Generalopeninghours for shops inGenevaareMonday toFriday0830ndash1900(Thursdayuntil2100)andSaturday0800ndash1800
Restaurants GenevaoffersafantasticselectionoftraditionalandlocalfareaswellasexcellentinternationalandethniccuisineLocal Geneva specialities include fresh fish from the lake and avarietyofporkdishes includingpetit saleacute (saltpork)and longeole (pork sausage) Traditional Swiss restaurants can also be foundthroughoutthecityA large variety of international restaurants offering moderntraditional ethnic or fusion menus can also be found in GenevaTherearegoodFrenchrestaurants inthehotelsonQuaiDuMontBlancandCheminduPetitSaconnexandonRuedeLausanneTheBoulevardHelvetiqueisagoodplacetofindgreatcafeacutesManyGenevarestaurantscloseonweekendsandespeciallySundayssocallaheadtoenquirereservationsarerecommended
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hotel aCCommoDatIon anD travel bookIngs
Official travel agency
Congrex Travel AGPOBox4002BaselSwitzerland
Hotel accommodationHotel rooms in various price categories in the city of Geneva have beenreserved
Tel +41616909411Fax +41616909414E-mailebmthotelcongrexcom
Online bookings
Participants can book their hotel room via internet wwwcongrexchebmt2012Fullprepaymentbycreditcard(VisaMastercardorAmericanExpress)ismandatoryifyouregisteron-lineEachparticipantwillreceiveaconfirmationAfter12 January 2012hotelaccommodationissubjecttoavailability
Hotel reservation form
If you have no access to the Internet please send the Hotel Reservation Form as soon as possible but latest by 12 January 2012toCongrexTravelAGAftertheabovementioneddeadlinerequestswillbeacceptedbuthotelaccommodationissubjecttoavailabilityandcannotbeguaranteedAfterthisdeadlinealatereservationfeeof euro30ndashwillbechargedAdditionallytheformoffersyouthechoicetomakeeitheradepositpaymentwithrestpaymentbyinvoicetoCongrexTravelAGbefore thecongressoradepositpaymentwithrestpaymentdirectlyupondepartureatthehotelagainstcreditcardguarantee
Payment policy
To guarantee your reservation a deposit of EUR 200ndashisrequiredUpon receipt of the hotel reservation form each participant willreceiveafinalconfirmationwithaninvoiceHotelrequestswithoutpaymentcannotbeacceptedAllrequestswillbehandledonaldquofirstcome-firstservedbasisrdquo
CancellationRefund Policy
If your reservation is cancelled before 12 January 2012 theprepaymentordepositwillberefundedlesseuro60ndashhandlingfeeIfyourreservationiscancelledafter 12 January 2012norefundscanbemadeAnychangeof reservationwillbesubject toahandlingfee of euro30ndashChangesorcancellationshavetobemadeinwritingto Congrex Travel AG If you arrive later or leave earlier than theoriginallybookeddatesthehotelmightchargeno-showcosts
Hotel desk
CongrexTravelAGwillbepresentwithadeskintheregistrationareaduringthemeeting
Flight Bookings and Official AirlineTheEBMThasdesignatedevent-travel specialistCongrexTravel toserveastheofficialagentfortravel
Tel +41615607560Fax +41616909214E-mailebmtflightscongrexcom
OpeninghoursMondayndashFriday0800ndash1730
SpecialfaresareavailableforflightstoGenevaandorZurichandbackbetween24Marchand11April2012
Hotel Accommodation and Travel BookingsSAVE UP TO 20 ON TRAVEL WITH THE STAR ALLIANCEtrade NETWORK
TheStarAlliancememberairlinesarepleasedtobeappointedastheOfficialAirlineNetworkfortheEBMT2012
To obtain the Star Alliance Conventions Plus discounts and forbookingofficeinformationpleasevisitwwwstaralliancecomconventionsplusand
bull ChooseldquoFordelegatesrdquobull UnderldquoDelegatesloginrdquoenterconventionscodeLX03S12bull Chooseoneoftheparticipatingairlineslistedbull Call the respective reservation contact listed and quote the
conventionscodeLX03S12whenbookingtheticket
Registeredparticipantsplusoneaccompanyingpersontravellingtotheeventcanqualifyforadiscountofupto20dependingonfareandclassoftravelbooked
TheparticipatingairlinesforthiseventareAdriaAirwaysAegeanAirlines Air Canada Air China ANA Asiana Airlines AustrianAirlinesBlue1bmiBrusselsAirlinesContinentalAirlinesCroatiaAirlines EgyptAir LOT Polish Airlines Lufthansa ScandinavianAirlines SingaporeAirlines SouthAfricanAirways Spanair SWISSInternational Air Lines TAM Airlines TAP Portugal THAI TurkishAirlinesUnitedUSAirways
Discounts are offered on most published business and economy class faresexcludingwebsiteinternetfaresseniorandyouthfaresgroupfaresandRoundtheWorldfares
Pleasenote For travel fromJapanandNewZealand special faresordiscountsareofferedby theparticipatingairlineson theirownnetwork
Whenmakingyourtravelplanspleasepresentconfirmationofyourregistrationorproofofattendance
S O U R C E S T U D I O
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Itrsquos easy to save money on your flights if you fly the Star Alliancetradenetwork Simply quote the event code LH08S10 when you make your booking with any Star Alliance member airline and yoursquoll automatically get a discount of up to 20
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SAVE UP TO 20 ON GETTING TO YOURCONVENTION WITHCONVENTIONS PLUS
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Information correct as at 062009
32
soCIal events
Welcome Reception
Sunday 1 April 2012 2015
AftertheOpeningSessionparticipantsaccompanyingpersonsandexhibitorsareinvitedtoattendtheWelcomeReceptionwhichwilltakeplaceinthefoyersofthePalexpo
Freeadmission
Please register online or by completing the registration form if you wish to participate at the Welcome Reception (even though it is free of charge)
EBMT Party
Tuesday 3 April 2012
TheEBMTPartywillbeheldatUptownGenevaUptownGenevaisamoderncomplexandculturaleventcentrelocatedbehindthemaintrainstationinthecitycentreofGeneva
The perfect location to meet gather and dance with your EBMTcolleaguesandfriendsafterabusycongressdayUnderthethemeldquotraditional Switzerland and its modern twistrdquo you will have thepleasure to flavour different kinds of the traditional swiss cuisineandmusicinvariousrooms
Whetheryouwanttoenjoyaglassofwineinaquietandrelaxedatmosphereorifyouprefertodancethenightawayyoudefinitelyshouldnotmissthisevening
euro 9000 per person (Physicians)euro 6500 per person (Nurses Quality Managers Data Managers
Cell Processing Technicians)
copyComugneroSilvanafotoliade
copyBergfeefotoliade copyMirkoMeierfotoliade
Your conference in good handsConference management services tailored to your goals
33
DaIly tours
Geneva City tour and Boat Cruise
Sunday1April20121340ndash1700Tuesday3April20121340ndash1700
EUR 6000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
The city tour of Geneva will show you the International part of Geneva such as the worldrsquos peacemaking organizations followedbya tourof themain touristattractions like theFlowerclockandmanymore Thenget a taste ofGenevarsquos historywith your guideonawalkingtourThetourcontinuesonthelakewithaonehourboatcruisewhichwillmakeyoudiscoverthemajorattractionsofthelakeofGenevatheWaterFountaintheUNBuildingtheCastleofBellerivetheMermaidandmanymoreinterestingsites
Meeting pointGenevaPalexpo1330 in front of the main entrance
byBengoVISTAch
Montreux with Castle Chillon
Monday2April20120900ndash1400
EUR 8000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
AfteraridethroughtheVaudcountrysidepassingthefamoustownsofVevey andMontreuxwewill arrive at theChateaudeChillonHereaguidedtourwillshowyouaroundthecastleAfterthetouryouwillboardasteamerthatwilltakeyouonabeautifultripwithlovelyviewsofthelandscapeandeventuallytakeyoutoMontreuxwhereyouwillhavetimetowanderthestreets
Meeting point GenevaPalexpo0845 in front of the main entrance
byMarekBLASZCZYK-Panoramio
Museum Tour
Monday2April20121400ndash1700
Euro 6500 per person (includingpickupandreturntoGenevaPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
by galynaforever
Consistingof fourdifferent sites theMuseacuteesdrsquoArt etdrsquoHistoire isoneof the largestmuseumgroups in SwitzerlandOver anumberofyearstheMuseacuteeshaveputtogetherimpressivecollectionsinthefieldsofarchaeologyfineartsandappliedartsandbearwitnesstothehistoryofcivilisationsfromprehistorictomoderntimesDuring the one hour tour of the Palais des Nations you will seeseveraldifferentroomsYouwillhearaboutcurrentactivitiesoftheUnitedNationsandaboutthehistoryofthePalaisdesNations
Meeting point GenevaPalexpo1345 in front of the main entrance
Day trip Gruyegravere Golden
Tuesday3April20120900ndash1700
Euro 10000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach 3courselunchmenuallentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
byLairJeanClaud
ThereisnobettertemptationthanchocolatesmellTakeajourneythroughchocolatetraditionatatastingofthemostfamousofSwissdelicaciesAdmirebreathtakinglandscapesofGruyegraveresonthewayto the cheese factory where you will receive an interesting insight on authenticAlpinecheesemaking
Meeting pointGenevaPalexpo0845 in front of the main entrance
Note for all tours Tours are based on a minimum of 25 participants If a tour does not take place due to insufficient numbers the ticket will be reimbursed in full Otherwise please note that tickets for excursions are non-refundable An English-speaking guide will conduct all toursOn-site requests for tours are welcome but cannot be guaranteed
34
travellIng to the palexpo
ThePalexpoislocatedneartheairportofGenevaeasilyaccessiblefromthecitycentrebypublictransport(busNodeg5stopldquoPalexpordquo)andbycarfromthemotorway
Arriving by Plane
Geneva Palexpo Exhibition and Conference Centre is located500meters from theGeneva InternationalAirport For thosewhowishtowalkitisapproximatelya15minutewalkfromtheairporttoPalexpofollowthesignsYoucanalsotakeNdeg5busfromtheairportldquoAeacuteroportrdquotoPalexpo(2stops)TraveltimebytaxifromtheAirporttothePalexpoisapprox5minutesCostapproximatelyCHF1500
Arriving by Train
TherearetwotrainstationsinGenevaThemainstationinthecity(GareCornavin)andtheairporttrainstation(GareAeacuteroport)
Fromthemainstationinthecityyoucantakeeitherbusnodeg5tothePalexpowhichtakesapprox15minutesAnotheroptionistotakeatraintotheairporttrainstationfromwhereitisa15minuteswalktothePalexpo
Arriving by Car
ToreachthePalexpotakethemotorwayandfollowthesignstotheairport(Aeacuteroport)orPalexpoParkingpossibilitiesavailabledirectlyatthePalexpo
Bus
EfficientgroundtransfersareavailablefromGenevaPalexpotothecitycentreandthemaintrainstationNdeg5bus(HocircpitalndashPalexpondash Aeacuteroport) links Geneva Palexpo with the City Centre in only15minutesand runs frequently fromearlymorning to late in theevening
Taxis
Taxis in Geneva can be ordered by phone hailed in the street orfoundatabout60authorisedtaxiranksintownairportandmainstation
FaresbetweenairportandcityrangefromaboutCHF3000toCHF3500anddependontrafficconditionstimeofdayandnumberofpassengers Presently the farewithinGeneva includingairport istheamountshownonthetaximeter
Public Transportation Geneva
GenevaiswellcateredtowithbusestramsandferriesThebusandtramservicesinGenevaarerunbytheTPG(TransportsPublicsGenevois)wwwtpgch
Busesand trams run from0600ndash2400dependingon the serviceEachbusandtramstophastimetablesandmapscoveringtheentireGenevanetwork
ThetramwayisunderconstantexpansionoftenresultinginroadworksTheTPGwebsitewwwtpgchisprovidinginformationontheirservicestimetablesmapsinformationonroadworksandgeneralinformation
On Friday and Saturday nights the TPG runs a night bus serviceNoctambus which runs from 000 ndash 0400 (although times can beinfrequentandirregular)
How to purchase a ticket
Allvisitorsstayingatahotel inGenevacanbenefitfromtheGenevaTransport Card with no additional cost This personal and non-transferablepassisestablisheduponthevisitorrsquoscheck-inatthehotelenabling itsholderuseof theentirepublic transportationnetwork inGenevawithout restriction (bus trainandboat)withvalidity for theentiredurationofhisherstayincludingthedepartureday
IfarrivingattheairportyoucanpickupafreeticketforpublictransportfromthemachineinthebaggagecollectionareaattheArrivallevelThisUniresoticketofferedbyGenevaInternationalAirportallowsyoutousepublictransportinGenevafreeforaperiodof80minutes
Regularticketscanalsobepurchasedfromthemachineslocatedatbusstops(CHForEurochangerequired)andattheSwissrailwaystation
35
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6 5 Swissocirctel ldquoPlace du Portrdquo bus ndeg 6 ndeg 8 ndeg 9 or ndeg 27
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9 4 Bristol ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
10 4 Cornavin ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
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16 4 Nash-Ville ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
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20 4 Rotary ldquoChantepouletrdquo bus ndeg 10
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28 3 Drake amp Longchamp ldquoButinirdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
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33 3 Jade ldquoMocirclerdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
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regIstratIon Forms
Goto bull EBMT 2012 Registration Form bull EBMT 2012 Education Day for Nurses bull EBMT 2012 Patient amp Family Day bull Hotel Reservation Form
8 9
Paediatric Day0730 0800 ndash 0900
Educational 5 Iron overload in HSCT ndash
assessment and treatment
0800 ndash 0900
Educational 6AML allogeneic HSCT
in first CR
0800 ndash 0900
Educational 7 Haemoglobino pathy
and HSCT
0800 ndash 0900
Educational 8Stem cell transplantation for
relapsedrefractory Hodgkinrsquos lymphoma patients
0800 ndash 0900
Workshop 5Immuno suppressive
drugs for GvHD
0800 ndash 0900
Workshop 6 HLA antibodies
in HSCT
0730
0800 0800
0830 0830 ndash 0920
Nurses Annual Meeting
Data Management Educational Session
0830
0900
0900 ndash 1030
HLA
1040 ndash 1120
Antibodies
1130 ndash 1210
Acute leukaemia (including ALL)
0900 ndash 1200
ProMISe2 Data retrieval
(experienced users only)
0900
0930 0930 ndash 1100
Plenary Session 1 GvHD
0930 ndash 1100
Plenary Session 2 Cellular therapy
0930 ndash 1100
Plenary Session 3 Paediatric Day
0930
1000 1000
1030 1030
1100 1100
1130 1130 ndash 1300
Controversy 3 Older sibling versus young
unrelated donors
1130 ndash 1300
Working Party Chronic Leukaemias
1130 ndash 1300
Paediatric Working Party Paediatric Diseases
1130 ndash 1300
Nuclear Accident Session
1130 ndash 1300
Nurses Plenary 3
1130 ndash 1300
Nurses Session 5
1130 ndash 1300
Nurses Session 6
1130 ndash 1300
Nurses Workshop 1(repeated)
1130
1200 1200
1230 1230
1300 1310 ndash 1350
Lunch Time Meeting 6Last minute hot topic
1310 ndash 1350
Lunch Time Meeting 4 We at EBMT
1310 ndash 1350Lunch Time Meetings 5
Post-transplant care when the child becomes an adult
1300 ndash 1400
Nursing Satellite Symposium
1300
13301330 ndash 1410
Centre presentation1420 ndash 1500
Centre presentation
1330 ndash 1430ProMISe2 HLA date entry
(experienced users only)
1330
1400 1400 ndash 1530
Oral Sessions 7 ndash 12Oral Session
1400 ndash 1530
Oral Sessions 7 ndash 121400 ndash 1530
Nurses Plenary 4
1400 ndash 1530
Nurses Session 7
1400 ndash 1530
Nurses Session 8
1400 ndash 1530
Nurses Workshop 2(repeated)
1400
1430 1430
1500 1500 ndash 1700
Med-B data entry and QampA session
1500
1530 1530
1600 1600 ndash 1730
Controversy 4Are cord blood banks
affordable
1600 ndash 1730
Working PartyLymphoma
1600 ndash 1730
Working PartyInborn Errors
1600 ndash 1730
Working Party Infectious Diseases
1600 ndash 1730
Joint Session EBMTWBMT
1600 ndash 1730
Nurses Session 9
1600 ndash 1730
Nurses Session 10
1600 ndash 1730
Nurses Workshop 3(repeated)
1600
1630 1630
1700 1700
1730 1730 ndash 1900
Poster Sessions
1730 ndash 1900
Poster Sessions
1730
1800 1800
1830 1830
1900 1900
2000 2000 EBMT Party 2000 EBMT Party 2000
tueSday 3 april 2012tueSday 3 april 2012
0730 0730 ndash 0830
General Assembly
0730
0800 0800 ndash 0850
Nurses Educational 4
0800 ndash 0850
Nurses Educational 5
0800 ndash 0850
Nurses Educational 6
0800
0830 0830 ndash 1000
Oral Session 13 ndash 20
0830
0900 0900 ndash 1000
Nurses Plenary 5
0900 ndash 1000
Nurses Session 11
0900 ndash 1000
Nurses Session 12
0900
0930 0930
1000 1000
1030 1030 ndash 1200
Plenary Session 4Do registries still have a future
1030 ndash 1200
Plenary Session 5Endothelial disease in HSCT
1030 ndash 1200
Plenary Session 6Stem cells and microenvironment
1030 ndash 1200
Joint Session EBMTWMDA
1030 ndash 1215
Nurses Closing Session
1030
1100 1100
1130 1130
1200 1215 ndash 1345
Final Plenary SessionAll around the telomere
1200
1230 1230
1300 1300
1330 1345 ndash 1400 Closing 1330
1400 1400
1430 1400 ndash 1800
Advanced EBMT training course on European approach
to the medical management of mass radiation exposure
1430
1500 1500
1530 1530
1600 1600
1630 1630
1700 1700
1730 1730
1800 1800
WMDA World Marrow Donor AssociationWBMT Worldwide Network for Blood amp Marrow Transplantation
p 15
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p 16
p 16
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0930 ndash 1100
Joint Session PhysiciansNurses See all hear all say everything
WedneSday 4 april 2012 WedneSday 4 april 2012
p 16
0800 ndash 0900
Workshop 7Decision making how to
choose a cord blood unit
10
6th ebmt patIent amp FamIly Day saturDay 31 marCh 2012
RegistrationPlease note that no fee is charged to attend the meeting but pre-registration is required for planning purposes
wwwebmtorgebmt2012 Link Patient amp Family Day
Dearpatientsfamilymembersandcarers
We have the pleasure to organize the 6th EBMT Patient amp Family Day together with patients and patient organizations from allacross Europe This important event will take place on Saturday31 March 2012 at the PALEXPO in Geneva The venue is easilyaccessiblebyrailwayandplane
Livelydiscussionsare thebase forbuilding trustbetweenpatientsanddoctorsForabetterunderstandingchoosingthebestmedicalcareandbalancingallpossibletherapeuticoptionsarecrucial
Patient-andfamily-relatedtopicshavebecomean integralpartofthe EBMTrsquos activities This yearrsquos focus will be on the challengesof life after stem cell transplantation including both autologousand allogeneic transplantations In Europe more than 28000patients receive an autologous or an allogeneic transplant every yearandareconfrontedwiththesamekindofchallengesafterthetransplantationThesessionswillbesupportedbytestimonialsfromrepresentativesofpatientassociationsandsocialworkers
In theafternoonyouwillhave theopportunity todiscussdiseasespecific issues with experts in round-table discussions Practicalissues likevaccinationtravellingcaringforchildrenorpetsandasessionon intimacyand fertilitywillbepartof thediscussionAnupdatedprogrammecanbefoundonthecongresshomepagewwwebmtorgebmt2012LinkPatientampFamilyday
Simultaneous translation in English French and German in theplenary sessions will facilitate mutual understanding amongstparticipants
Asattractingnumeroushumanitarianorganizations like theWorldHealth Organisation or the International Committee of the RedCrossGenevarsquoscharmgoesbeyonditslocationatthelakeandwillbe the perfect place for the 6thEBMTPatientampFamilyDay
Welookforwardtowelcomingyoutothisevent
JoumlrgHalter VeacuteroniqueChapuis JakobRPassweg YvesChalandonChairPatientampFamilyDay ChairPatientampFamilyDay CongressPresident ChairLocalOrganizing Committee
AndreacuteTichelli ArnoMank AlejandroMadrigalScientificChair PresidentEBMTNursesGroup EBMTPresident
0930 ndash 1230 Plenary Session 1 ndash 3
0930ndash1000 Welcome to the 6th EBMT Patient amp Family Day2012
1000ndash1100 Thepatientspeaksadifficultdecision(French) Lifeaftertransplantationachallenge(German)
1100ndash1130 Chronic GvHD
1130ndash1200 CoffeeBreak
1200ndash1230 Infectiousrisksandwhatcanbedone
1230ndash1330 Lunch
1330 ndash 1430 Round table Session
Acute Leukaemia Myelodysplastic syndrome Multiple myeloma Lymphoma Non-malignant disorders
1430 ndash 1700 Plenary Session 4 ndash 6
1430ndash1500 Impact of patient support groups
1500ndash1545 Practicalissuesvaccinationtravellingcaringforchildrencaringforpets
1545ndash1615 CoffeeBreak
1615ndash1645 Practicalissuesintimacysexualityandfertility
1645ndash1700 FarewellbytheEBMTPresidentoutlookintothe future of stem cell transplantation
1700 Endofmeeting
6th ebmt patIent amp FamIly Day 2012 lIFe aFter stem Cell transplantatIon
Preliminary Programme
11
sCIentIFIC sessIons
Patient amp Family Day
FollowingthesuccessofthefivepreviousPatientampFamilyDaysheldinLyon2007Florence2008Gothenburg2009Vienna2010andParis2011acomprehensiveandinformativePatientampFamilyDayisplannedforGenevaonSaturday31March2012
ThePatientampFamilyDayrsquosthemeldquoLifeafterstemcelltransplantationrdquowillbebroughtupduringPlenaryLecturesandRoundtableSessionsintheafternoon
Satellite Symposia
The EBMT meeting will begin on Sunday morning 1 April 2012at0900hwithacomprehensiveprogrammeofSatelliteSymposiaprepared by leading companies in the field in liaison with the EBMT2012ScientificCommittee
EBMT Lecture Van Bekkum Award
The official Opening Session will be held on Sunday evening1 April 2012 with the prestigious EBMT Lecture followed by theVanBekkumAward
TheVanBekkumawardisbestowedonthebestabstractsubmittedtotheEBMTAnnualMeetingandisselectedbytheEBMTBoard
Presidential Symposium Basic Science Award
The Presidential Symposium includes the best abstracts on basicscience and clinical topics An award for the Best Basic ScienceAbstractwillbepresentedduringthePresidentialSymposiumThisyearrsquos prize of euro2rsquo000isgenerouslysupportedbyGenzyme
Educational Sessions
Educational session topics will give a broad overview of currentstandardtreatmentandtrendsinstemcelltransplantation
Workshop Sessions
Workshop sessions include the discussion of technical proceduresand clinical management issues and allow the opportunity forquestionsandanswers
Controversies Sessions
This is an attractive form for debating controversial topics Underthe supervision and guidance of a chair opposing arguments areputforwardbytwospeakersrepresentingdifferentviewpointsTheaudiencewillhavea chance to state theiropinions regarding thedebatedtopic
Lunch Time Meetings
SixHotTopicLunchTimeMeetingsof40minuteswilltakeplaceonMondayandTuesdayThesubjectofthesemeetingsareautoimmunediseasersquos alternative donor small molecules in HSCT we at theEBMTandpost-transplantcarewhenthechildrenbecomesanadultWekeeponesubjectforalastminutehottopic
Working Parties
TheWorkingParty sessions form the cornerstonesof themeeting
providing delegates with an overview of study developments and
projects
The programme will be developed together with the chairpersons
andactivemembersoftheelevenEBMTworkingparties
bullAcuteLeukaemia
bullAplasticAnaemia
bullAutoimmuneDiseases
bullChronicLeukaemias
bullImmunobiology
bullInbornErrors
bullInfectiousDiseases
bullLateEffects
bullLymphoma
bullPaediatricDiseases
bullSolidTumours
Plenary Sessions amp Joint Sessions
TherewillbesixPlenarySessionsandthreeJointSessionsorganized
incollaborationwithpartnersocietiesandtheEBMTNursesGroup
bullJointSessionPhysiciansNurses
bullJointSessionEBMTWMDA
bullJointSessionWBMT
WBMT WorldwideNetworkforBloodandMarrowTransplantation
WMDA WorldMarrowDonorAssociation
Cell Processing Sessions
ThefirstCellProcessingDayonMonday2April2012isorganized
jointlybyEBMTandISCT(InternationalSocietyforCellularTherapy)
Itisintendedforpersonsworkinginthecellprocessinglaboratoryas
techniciansworkingonthebenchbiologistsandphysiciansdirectly
involvedincellprocessingcellprocessinglaboratorymanagersand
personsresponsibleforqualityassessmentofthecellprocessingpart
Paediatric Sessions
Almostallpaediatricactivitiessuchaseducationalworkingparty
scientific and poster sessions have been regrouped and will take
placeonTuesday3April2012ndashthePaediatricDay
Oral Sessions
PresentationsfortheOralSessionswillbeselectedfromsubmitted
abstractsbasedonthequalityoftheabstractwhichwillbescored
byatleastthreeindependentreferees
Poster Sessions
PosterSessionswillbeheldontheMondayandTuesdayevenings
Posterswillbeondisplaythroughoutthewholedaybutpresenting
authorswill beavailableduring these evening sessions todiscuss
theirworkandansweranyquestions
12
sCIentIFIC sessIons
EBMT Education Day for Nurses and Allied Health Professionals
The focus of the 8thAnnualEducationDaywillbeldquoEarlyand lateeffectsafterHSCTandtheirimpactofthepatientrsquosqualityofliferdquoThispre-meetingdayismeantasaneducationdayandtohighlightthiswehavemade some changes this year Thepresentations forthesessionswillbeplacedonthewebsitepostthemeetingtogetherwithspeakerCVreadinglistanddocumentsexplainingtheaimsforthisdayasaldquoMeetinginaboxrdquoTheaimofthisconceptistoenablefor nurses in Europe to set up this ldquoEducation Dayrdquo in their owncountriesFurthermoretherewillnotbeanyadvancedsessionOurambitionisthatnursesandalliedhealthprofessionalsregardlessoftheirexperiencewithinthefieldofHSCTwillhavesomethingnewtolearnfromthisdayandbringhometotheirownpractice
Nurses Group
TheNursesrsquogroup looksforwardtomeetingyouatEBMT2012inGeneva Themeeting this yearwill include theusual combinationof educational workshops (limited attendance) plenary orallypresentedabstractsandpostersThemeetingwillopenonMondaywith a session highlighting the activity of the EBMT Nurses group andpresentationofthe4thDistinguishedMeritAwardWearealsodelighted to be able to present a keynote speaker for this yearProfDrNoraKearneydirectoroftheCancerCareResearchCentreoftheUniversityofStirling(UK)ShewilltalkaboutnursingresearchandhoweducationcanimprovetheprofileoftheBMTnurse
AsameetingEBMTgiveusagreatopportunity for collaborationbetweendisciplinesand the joint session is one The topicof thisyearrsquos joint session will be communication ldquoSee all hear all sayeverythingrdquohowtopreventmiscommunicationrdquo
Data Management Group
The Data Management Group will organize educational sessionsandpracticalProMISesessionsDuringthemeetinggrouptrainingsessionsonthe internetdatamanagementsystemProMISe2willtakeplaceinthemaincomputerroomPleaseregisterinadvanceonthecongressregistrationform
(For more details on the Data Management Group Programmepleaserefertopage21)
JACIE Session
The 2012 JACIE Session will take place on Monday 4 April from1200 ndash 1300 This popular one hour session will include aninteresting informative and thought-provoking presentation foranybodyinvolvedintheprocessofJACIEaccreditation
4th EBMT Quality Management Meeting
Following the success of the past EBMT Quality Management MeetingsitwasdecidedtomakeitamainstayoftheEBMTCongressProgrammeAsobservedduringthepreviousQualityManagementMeetingsthisisafantasticopportunityforpeopleworkinginqualitymanagement to share experiences and to meet colleagues alsoworkinginthisincreasinglyimportantarea
Please note The 4th EBMT Quality Management Meeting is open to all delegatesattendingEBMT2012Pre-registrationonthecongressregistrationformisencouragedtofacilitatelogisticsandtocreateadatabaseforfuturecommunicationsrelatingtoqualitymanagementactivities
0900ndash1800 Satellite Symposia
1845ndash2015 Opening SessionEBMT Lecture
Chairs Alejandro Madrigal (London UK) Arno Mank (Amsterdam NL) Jakob Passweg (Basel CH)
The viral genome withinDidierTrono(LausanneCH)
Van Bekkum Award
sCIentIFIC programme physICIans sunDay 1 aprIl 2012
2015 Welcome Reception
Abstract Submission Deadlines
21 November 2011 Nurses Group
15 December 2011 Physicians amp Data Management Group
13
sCIentIFIC programme physICIans monDay 2 aprIl 2012
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 1HLA- and non-HLA immunogenetic factors
Chairs Nicolaus Kroumlger (Hamburg DE) Olle Ringdeacuten (Stockholm SE)
0800ndash0830 Genomic polymorphism and allogeneic HSCTJean-MarieTiercy(GenevaCH)
0830ndash0900 Optimal matching in haematopoietic cell transplantationEffiePetersdorf(SeattleUS)
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 2Female fertility maintenance
Chairs Alicia Rovoacute (Basel CH) Maria Teresia Van Lint (Genoa IT)
0800ndash0830 Female infertility after HSCTNinaSalooja(LondonUK)
0830ndash0900 New strategies for fertility preservation in women after HSCTArielRevel(JerusalemIL)
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 3Viruses in HSCT
Chairs Per Ljungman (Stockholm SE) Hans Hirsch (Basel CH)
0800ndash0830 Clinical features and outcome patients with respiratory virus infectionLaurentKaiser(GenevaCH)
0830ndash0900 Clinical use of pathogen specific T-lymphocytesHermannEinsele(WuumlrzburgDE)
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 4 Autologous HSCT for DLBCL
Chairs Anna Sureda (Cambridge UK) Christian Gisselbrecht (Paris FR)
0800ndash0830 Role of autologous HSCT in the R-CHOP eraMicheleGhielmini(LuganoCH)
0830ndash0900 RIT as part of the high-dose scheduleFranckMorschhauser(LilleFR)
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 1Stem cell engineering
Cell Processing Day
Session
Chairs Ineke Slaper-Cortenbach (Utrecht NL) Federico Rodriguez (San Diego US)
0800ndash0830 Graft engineering mimicking the marrow microenvironment for cord expansionVardaDeutsch(Tel-AvivIL)
0830ndash0900 Cryopreservation and thawing of haematopoietic cellsGregorioMartin-Henao(BarcelonaES)
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 2Donor selection
Chairs Franco Aversa (Perugia IT) Joumlrg Halter (Basel CH)
0800ndash0830 When you do not have a good donorMaryEapen(MilwaukeeUS)
0830ndash0900 Is there an age limit for a matched family donorDerwoodPamphilon(BristolUK)
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 3What is the most appropriate conditioning regimen
Chairs Francesco Frassoni (Genoa IT) Miguel Sanz (Valencia ES)
0800ndash0830 When is standard conditioning indicatedCharlesCraddock(BirminghamUK)
0830ndash0900 In case of RIC which is the most appropriate regimenMohamadMohty(NantesFR)
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 4The metabolic syndrome and its consequences
Chairs Hans-Jochem Kolb (Munich DE) Anita Lawitschka (Vienna AT)
0800ndash0830 Prevalence and risk factors for metabolic syndrome after HSCTMerviTaskinen(HelsinkiFI)
0830ndash0900 Screening for metabolic syndrome after HSCT What difference will it makeDianaGreenfield(SheffieldUK)
0900 ndash 1030 JACIE Educational Session
0930 ndash 1100 Presidential Symposium
0930 ndash 1100 Technical aspects IBasic processing aspects and problem management
Cell Processing Day
Session
Chair Francesco Lanza (Cremona IT)
0930ndash1000 Processing of the peripheral blood progenitor cell products using a novel acustophoresis platformStefanScheding(LundSE)
1000ndash1030 Thawing of stem cell products in the lab or bedsideFedericoRodriguez(SanDiegoUSA)
1030ndash1100 Erythrocyte depletion when amp howDamianosSotiropoulos(ThessalonikiGR)
1130 ndash 1300 Working Party Sessions
- Late Effects
- Immunobiology
- Akute Leukaemia
14
sCIentIFIC programme physICIans monDay 2 aprIl 2012
1130 ndash 1300 Controversy 1Outpatient transplantation versus protective measures
Chairs Juumlrgen Finke (Freiburg DE) Dominik Heim (Basel CH)
1130ndash1200 Protective measuresPerLjungman(StockholmSE)
1200ndash1230 Outpatient transplantationJayeshMehta(ChicagoUS)
1230ndash1300 Discussion
1130 ndash 1300 Quality assessment Cell Processing Day
Session
Chair Christian Chabannon (Marseille FR)
1130ndash1200 CD34 enumeration pre and post cryopreservationFrancescoLanza(CremonaIT)
1200ndash1230 Terminology and labeling of cellular therapy productsInekeSlaper-Cortenbach(UtrechtNL)
1230ndash1300 GMP facilities what for and what are the rulesChristianKalberer(BaselCH)
1200 ndash 1300 JACIE Session
1200ndash1220 Consequences of regulation on ATMPsMarkLowdell(LondonUK)
1220ndash1240 5th edition of the standardsDerwoodPamphilon(BristolUK)
1240ndash1300 Implementation of ISBT128InekeSlaper-Cortenbach(UtrechtNL)
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time meeting 1Autoimmune diseases
Chairs Riccardo Saccardi (Florence IT) Athanasios Fassas (Thessaloniki GR)
1310ndash1330 Autoimmune disease stem cell transplantation an appraisalAlanTyndall(BaselCH)
1330ndash1350 MSC for autoimmune diseaseChristianJorgensen(MontpellierFR)
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time meeting 2Alternative donor
Chairs Arnon Nagler (Tel Hashomer IL) Fabio Ciceri (Milan IT)
1310ndash1330 Umbilical cord blood transplantation past present and futureElianeGluckman(ParisFR)
1330ndash1350 Haploidentical transplantation when and howAndreaBacigalupo(GenoaIT)
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time meeting 3Small molecules in HSCT
Chairs Axel Zander (Hamburg DE) Eduardo Olavarria (Pamplona ES)
1310ndash1330 The use of TKIs for CML in the context of allogeneic stem cell transplantationFranckNicolini(LyonFR)
1330ndash1350 Rethinking FLT3 inhibitorsFlorianHeidel(MagdeburgDE)
1400 ndash 1530 Oral Sessions 1 ndash 6
1600 ndash 1730 Working Party Sessions
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Severe Aplastic Anaemia
- Solid Tumours
1600 ndash 1730 Controversy 2Is HSCT useful in amyloidosis
Chairs Goumlsta Gahrton (Stockholm SE) Urs Hess (St Gallen CH)
1600ndash1630 Autologous HSCT is here to stayPhilippeMoreau(NantesFR)
1630ndash1700 New drugs will make HSCT obsoleteGiampaoloMerlini(PaviaIT)
1700ndash1730 Discussion
1600 ndash 1730 Technical aspects IIAdvanced cell engineering
Cell Processing Day
Session
Chair Martin Hildebrandt (Hannover DE)
Cell selection for clinical use Regulatory T cellsMatthiasEdinger(RegensburgDE)
Engineering of T-helper cells and cytotoxic T-cellsTobiasFeuchtinger(TuumlbingenDE)
Expansion of NK cells for clinical useUlrikeKoehl(FrankfurtDE)
1730 ndash 1900 Poster Sessions
15
sCIentIFIC programme physICIans tuesDay 3 aprIl 2012
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 5Iron overload in HSCT ndash assessment and treatment
Chairs Alberto Bosi (Florence IT) Michel Duchosal (Lausanne CH)
0800ndash0830 Iron overload and outcome of allogeneic HSCTJohnKoreth(BostonUS)
0830ndash0900 Posttransplant iron depletionAntonioPiga(TurinIT)
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 6AML allogeneic HSCT in first CR
Chairs Didier Blaise (Marseille FR) Charles Craddock (Birmingham UK)
0800ndash0830 Non-transplant results in the elderly AMLAlanBurnett(CardiffUK)
0830ndash0900 How to transplant patients with AML in 1 CRJanCornelissen(RotterdamNL)
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 7Haemoglobinopathy and HSCT
Paediatric Day
Session
Chairs Guido Lucarelli (Rome IT) Ardeshir Ghavamzadeh (Tehran IR)
0800ndash0830 ThalassaemiaEmanueleAngelucci(CalgiariIT)
0830ndash0900 Sickle cell diseaseFranccediloiseBernaudin(CreacuteteilFR)
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 8Stem cell transplantation for relapsed refractory Hodgkinrsquos lymphoma patients
Chair Paolo Corradini (Milan IT)
0800ndash0830 Autologous stem cell transplantAndreasJosting(CologneDE)
0830ndash0900 Allogeneic stem cell transplantAnnaSureda(CambridgeUK)
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 5Immunosuppressive drugs for GvHD
Chairs Mauricette Michallet (Lyon FR) Yves Chalandon (Geneva CH)
0800ndash0830 Overview of immunosuppressive agents for prevention and treatment of GvHDCoreyCutler(BostonUS)
0830ndash0900 When and how to use which drugErnstHoller(RegensburgDE)
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 6HLA antibodies in HSCT
Chairs Effie Petersdorf (Seattle US) Jean Villard (Geneva CH)
0800ndash0830 Technical approach of HLA-antibody testingStefanSchaub(BaselCH)
0830ndash0900 The role of anti-HLA antibodies in rejection AnnekeBrand(LeidenNL)
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 7Decision making How to choose a cord blood unit
Paediatric Day
Session
Chairs Vincent Kindler (Geneva CH)
0800ndash0830 Umbilical cord blood transplantation how when and for whomArnonNagler(TelHashomerIL)
0830ndash0900 Single double CB unit or intramedullary application VandersonRocha(OxfordUK)
0930 ndash 1100 Plenary Session 1GvHD
Chairs Mary Horowitz (Milwaukee US) Ernst Holler (Regensburg DE)
0930ndash1000 Second line treatment when to start and what to useGeacuterardSocieacute(ParisFR)
1000ndash1030 Experimental drugs for GvHDDanWeissdorf(MinneapolisUS)
1030ndash1100 Assessment of treatment response StevenPavletic(BethesdaUS)
0930 ndash 1100 Plenary Session 2Cellular therapy
Chairs Marina Cavazzana-Calvo (Paris FR) Aleksandra Wodnar-Filipowicz (Basel CH)
0930ndash1000 Epithelial stem cells and regenerative medicine PaulRRiley(LondonUK)
1000ndash1030 Wiskott Aldrich SyndromeChristophKlein(HannoverDE)
1030ndash1100 Gene therapy for chronic granulomatous disease lessons and perspectivesManuelGrez(FrankfurtDE)
16
sCIentIFIC programme physICIans tuesDay 3 aprIl 2012
0930 ndash 1100 Plenary Session 3Paediatric Day
Paediatric Day
Session
Chairs Christina Peters (Vienna AT) Kurt Leibundgut (Berne CH)
0930ndash1000 Advances in overcoming treatment resistance in recurrent malignant brain tumours
From autologous to allogeneic HSCT following myeloablative chemotherapy HishamAbdel-Azim(LosAngelesUS)
1000ndash1030 Allogeneic HSCT for children with monosomy 7FrancoLocatelli(RomeIT)
1030ndash1100 Paediatric haploidentical allogeneic stem cell transplantationPeterLang(TuumlbingenDE)
0930 ndash 1100 Joint Session Physicians NursesldquoSee all hear all say everythingrdquo how to prevent miscommunication
Chairs Arno Mank (Amsterdam NL) Andreacute Tichelli (Basel CH)
0930ndash1000 What healthcare professionals believe they say and what patients think they hearLesleyFallowfield(BrightonUK)
1000ndash1030 Look through my eyesrsquo The patientrsquos point of viewPeterKapitein(NL)
1030ndash1100 Communication within the nurse-physician team AlexanderKiss(BaselCH)
1130 ndash 1300 Working Party Sessions
- Chronic Leukaemia
- Paediatric Diseases Paediatric Day Session
1130 ndash 1300 Nuclear Accidents Session
1130 ndash 1300 Controversy 3Older sibling versus young unrelated donor
Chairs Geacuterard Socieacute (Paris FR) Andreas Buser (Basel CH)
1130ndash1200 Older sibling is betterDietgerNiederwieser(LeipzigDE)
1200ndash1230 Younger perfectly matched unrelated donor is better NicolausKroumlger(HamburgDE)
1230ndash1300 Discussion
1300 ndash 1400 Nature Publishing Group
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time meeting 4We at the EBMT
Chairs Alejandro Madrigal (London UK) Alois Gratwohl (Basel CH)
1310ndash1330 25 years of electronic data management lessons for the futureRonaldBrand(LeidenNL)
1330ndash1350 Ten years after the first JACIE inspectionChristianChabannon(MarseilleFR)
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time meeting 5Post-transplant care when the child becomes an adult
Paediatric Day
Session
Chairs Giorgio Dini (Genoa IT) Tayfun Guumlngoumlr (Zurich CH)
1310ndash1330 Transition paediatrics-adult care CharlotteNiemeyer(FreiburgDE)
1330ndash1350 Adolescence in the posttransplant phase ThomasKlingebiel(FrankfurtDE)
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time meeting 6Last minute hot topic
1400 ndash 1530 Oral Sessions 7 ndash 12
1600 ndash 1730 Working Party Sessions
- Infectious Diseases
- Inborn Errors Paediatric Day Session
- Lymphoma
1600 ndash 1730 Controversy 4Are cord blood banks affordable
Chairs Sergio Querol (London UK) Grazia Nicoloso de Faveri (Berne CH)
1600ndash1630 No they are notThomasBart(BerneCH)
1630ndash1700 Yes they are GesineKoumlgler(DuumlsseldorfDE)
1700ndash1730 Discussion
1600 ndash 1730 Joint Session EBMT WBMT
1730 ndash 1900 Poster Sessions
17
sCIentIFIC programme physICIans WeDnesDay 4 aprIl 2012
nuClear aCCIDent CommIttee traInIng sessIon WeDnesDay 4 aprIl 2012
0730 ndash 0830 General Assembly
0830 ndash 1000 Oral Sessions 13 ndash 20
1030 ndash 1200 Plenary Session 4Do registries still have a future
Chairs Norbert-Claude Gorin (Paris FR) Jane Apperley (London UK)
1030ndash1100 The macroeconomics of stem cell transplantationAloisGratwohl(BaselCH)
1100ndash1130 The future of observational research in stem cell transplantationMaryHorowitz(MilwaukeeUS)
1130ndash1200 Donor follow-up ndash why it is neededSuzannavanWalraven(LeidenNL)
1030 ndash 1200 Plenary Session 5Endothelial disease in HSCT
Chairs Andrea Bacigalupo (Genoa IT) Eliane Gluckman (Paris FR)
1030ndash1100 The role of the endothelium in HSCTEnricCarreras(BarcelonaES)
1100ndash1130 Sinusoidal obstruction syndromeLauraRubbia-Brandt(GenevaCH)
1130ndash1200 Transplant associated microangiopathyTapaniRuutu(HelsinkiFI)
1030 ndash 1200 Plenary Session 6Stem cells and the microenvironment
Chairs John Goldman (London UK) Markus Manz (Zurich CH)
1030ndash1100 Stem cells out of the nicheTsveeLapidot(RehovotIL)
1100ndash1130 Stem cells into the thymus YannBarrandon(LausanneCH)
1130ndash1200 Mesenchymal and haematopoietic stem cells form a unique bone marrow niche SimoacutenMeacutendez-Ferrer(MadridES)
1030 ndash 1200 Joint Session EBMT WMDA
1215 ndash 1345 Final Plenary SessionAll around the telomere
Chairs Willem Fibbe (Leiden NL) Gabriela Baerlocher (Berne CH)
1215ndash1245 Telomere structure and maintenance by the telomerase enzymeJoachimLingner(LausanneCH)
1245ndash1315 Dyskeratosis congenita a disorder of telomere biologyBlancheAlter(RockvilleUS)
1315ndash1345 Telomere attrition and the telomeropathies focus on marrow failure and regenerationNealYoung(BethesdaUS)
1345 ndash 1400 Closing Session
1400 ndash 1800 Advanced EBMT training course on European approach to the medical management of mass radiation exposure
Chairs R Powles (London UK) A Madrigal (London UK)
1400 IntroductionAlejandroMadrigal(LondonUK)
1405 Basic irradiation physics for ldquobeginnersrdquoDuncanCox(UK)
1420 Previous incidents effects of irradiationLeifStenke(StockholmSE)
1450 Scenarios ndash hidden sources overtDuncanCox(UK)
1520 Primary triageTonyBleetman(UK)
1550 Secondary triage METREPOL EBMT Pocket GuideRayPowles(LondonUK)
1620 Supportive therapy to neutropenic patientsGrahamJackson(Newcastle-upon-TyneUK)
1650 BMT protocols BMT triageTonyPagliuca(LondonUK)
1705 Multi-organ dysfunction syndromeBahwnaSirohi(NewDelhiIN)
1720 EBMT REMM HPA website familiarizationJaneApperley(LondonUK)
1750 Closing remarksRayPowles(LondonUK)
RegistrationIfinterestedpleaseenrollforthesessionviaonlineapplicationorcontactSharonGage
sharongagesrgprojectmanagementcouk
18
nurses eDuCatIon Day sunDay 1 aprIl 2012
EBMT Education Day for Nurses amp Allied Health Professionals
AsinpreviousyearstherewillbeaPre-meetingEducationDayaimedatnursesandhealthprofessionalThefocusofthe8thAnnualEducationDay will be ldquoEarly and late effects after Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation and their impact of the patientrsquos quality of liferdquo Our ambitionisthatnursesandalliedhealthprofessionalsregardlessoftheirexperiencewithinthefieldofHSCTwillhavesomethingnewtolearnfromthisdayandbringhometotheirownpractice
EBMT Education Day Preliminary Programme
0900ndash0910 Welcome and introductionArnoMank(AmsterdamNL)
0910ndash0950 Nausea amp vomiting ndash to vomit or not to vomit MalinHakansson(GothenburgSE)
0950ndash1030 Skin care ndash not every rash is GvHD EileenParry(LancashireUK)
1030ndash1100 Coffeebreak
1100ndash1145 The golden hour ndash management of neutropenic sepsis JohnMurray(ManchesterUK)
1145ndash1230 Abnormal liver function tests CathrinFlynn(DublinIE)
1230ndash1330 Lunch
RegistrationThis education day is separate from the EBMT meeting and registration for the congress does not automatically entitle participation at the EBMT Education Day
PleaseregisterviaInternetwwwebmtorgebmt2012LinkRegistration(Paymentbycreditcardwillbenecessary)orusetherespectiveregistrationformThankstogenerouscorporatesponsorshiptheregistrationfeeisonlyeuro50ndashperparticipantForassistancepleasecontactebmtcongrexch
1330ndash1410 Stepping out ndash rehabilitation post HSCT JoachimWiskermann(HeidelbergDE)
1410ndash1450 Fertility CorienEcltink(AmsterdamNL)
1450ndash1510 Coffeebreak
1510ndash1550 Late effects YvesChalandon(GenevaCH)
1550ndash1630 Survivorship DianaGreenfield(SheffieldUK)
1630ndash1640 ClosingElisabethWallhult(GothenburgSE)
19
monDay 2 aprIl 2012 ndash sCIentIFIC programme nurses group WeDnesDay 4 aprIl 2012
Educational Sessions
There will be six early morning educational sessions covering thefollowingtopics
bull Extra Corporal Photopheresis (ECP) PeterTaylor(UK)
bull Management of the immunosuppressive patient VeroniqueCamus(CH)
bull Transplant at home ChristinaGallego(ES)
bull Donor issues ndash Who is looking after me MalreadNiconghalie(IE)
bull Compliance MonicaFliedner(CH)
bull Safe administration of chemotherapy BernieOrsquoDonnell(IE)
Workshops
This year theNursesgroupwill hold fourworkshopsand threeofthesewillberepeatedAllworkshopswillhavelimitedcapacityItishopedthatbydoingthiswewillbeabletohaveamoreinteractiveandpracticalsession
Workshop 1Central Venous Access Device (CVAD)
Steve Hill (Manchester UK)
Workshop 2Sexuality
Corien M Eeltink (Amsterdam NL)
Workshop 3Care of the carer
Barry Quinn (London UK)
Workshop 4European management
Susanne Heijmenberg (Amsterdam NL)
Nurses Annual Meeting
TheNursesAnnualMeetingwilltakeplaceonTuesdayfrom0830to0920
repeatedworkshopswithlimitedattendance
Plenary Sessions
Therewillbefiveplenarysessionswiththreespeakerseachgivingparticipants the opportunity to meet the expert
Disease updates
bull Lymphoma PeterDreger(HeidelbergDE)
bull Acute Lymphatic Leukemia MohamadMohty(FR)
bull Aplastic anaemia
Apheresis
bull Mobilisation JohnMurray(ManchesterUK)
bull Extra Corporal Photopheresis (ECP) MaggieFoster(UK)
bull Donor follow-up JoergHalter(BaselCH)
Management of haematology emergencies
bull Septic shock JohnMurray(ManchesterUK)
bull Extravasation BernieOacuteDonell(IE)
bull Tumour lysis JoachimBlankart(HamburgDE)
bull Transfusion reactions MonicaBraisch(CH)
Management of relapse
bull The transition from active to palliative care MatsLinderholm(UmearingSE)
bull Donor Lymphocyte Infusion (DLI) EudoardoOlavarrioLopez(ES)
bull Ethical issues-dilemmas TanjaKrones(CH)
Paediatrics
bull Sibling to the patient MargarethaNolbris(GothenburgSE)
bull Complementary therapy OliveOacuteNeill(IE)
bull Psychological aspects
TheNursesrsquogrouplooksforwardtomeetingyouatEBMT2012inGenevaThemeetingthisyearwillincludethecombinationofeducationalsessionsworkshops(limitedattendance)plenarysessionsandorallypresentedabstractsandposters
ThemainmeetingwillopenonMondaymorningwithaPresidentialsymposiumgivinganoverviewoftheactivitiesaswellastheachievementsanddevelopmentsoftheEBMTNursesGroupThisyeartherewillbeakeynotespeakerProfDrNoraKearneydirectoroftheCancerCareResearchCentreoftheUniversityofStirling(UK)ShewilltalkaboutnursingresearchandhoweducationcanimprovetheprofileoftheBMTnurse
20
Oral Sessions
Oralsessionswillbeselectedfromsubmittedabstractsaccordingtoscoresgiventothembytheabstractreviewboard
Poster Sessions
Nursesrsquo posters selected from submitted abstracts will be displayedthroughoutthecongresswithtimefordiscussiononMondayandTuesdayeveningswhenpresentersareexpectedtobeavailableattheirposter
Prizes
The Nurses group is pleased to announce that the best oralpresentationandthebestposterwillbeawarded
National Group Meetings
AsinpreviousyearsnationalgroupshavetheopportunitytomeetanddiscussnationalmattersofHSCTnursingintheirownlanguageCountries which donrsquot have a formal national group yet couldget together and discuss setting up a national group to combineworkforcesandexchangeexperiencesintheirownlanguage
Nurses Satelllite Symposia
Two Nursing Satellite Symposia will take place on Monday andTuesdayfrom1300ndash1400
monDay 2 aprIl 2012 ndash sCIentIFIC programme nurses group WeDnesDay 4 aprIl 2012
21
sCIentIFIC programme Data management group
As inprevious years theEBMTDataManagementgroupwill usetheopportunityprovidedbythisAnnualMeetingtoofferaseriesoftechnicalandscientificsessionsfordatamanagementprofessionalswithinaninteractiveandfriendlyenvironmentThiswillbeanotheruniqueopportunityforindividualsfromdifferentcentrescountriesandinstitutionstomeetupandgettoknoweachotherfacetoface
ProMISe Training SessionsWeareonceagainofferingtrainingsessionsonhowtoaccessandusetheRegistrydatabasebymeansofProMISeforData Entry andData Retrieval ndash with additional sessions this year for HLA and MED-B formsTheData Entrysession isan introductionandonlyabsolute beginners shouldsignupforitThiscoursewillemphasizehowtoenteraMED-Aregistration(includingsubsequenttransplantandfollow-upsforapatient)TheData Retrieval session will focus on obtaining data listings frequencies and how to run reportsAlthough this course is open to all users it is not recommendedforpeoplewhoareabsolutebeginners[PleasenotethattheDataRetrievalsessiononTuesday isarepetitionoftheMondaysessiontoallowmoreparticipantstoattendandbenefitfromthecourse]
The HLA Data Entry session on Tuesday is a workshop sessionwhich will focus on how to enter HLA typing reports for thoseusers who want to do it themselves (building on the morningrsquosHLAEducationalsession inthe lecturehall)Thissession isaimedprimarily at experienced ProMISe users The ADVANCED DATA ENTRY (including MED-B) amp QampA training session on Tuesdayafternoon is open to everyoneandwillconcentrateonexamplesofcomplexdataincludingaddingmissingdatafollowupssubsequentdiagnosesandtransplantsaswellastheintricaciesofMED-BdataentrywithapracticalQampAsession
Please note A maximum of 30 participants can attend eachProMISe training session in the main computer room We kindlyask participants to register in advance following the instructions providedonthecongressregistrationformwithaseparateformtobecompletedforProMISetrainingcourses
Educational SessionsAvariedprogrammefordatamanagementprofessionalsatalllevelsof their career Therewillbeeducational sessions toassistpeoplewho are new to the field to enhance their knowledge and somesessionswithhigherscientificcontextwhichshouldbeofinteresttoeverybodyregardlessofbackgroundThesessionswillincludebullScience-stemcellmobilizationantibodiesacuteleukaemiaHLAbullJACIE-explanationandrequirementsforJACIEaccreditationbullDataqualityndashalwaysimportantbullPaediatricsbullSessionsonFollow-upformssolidtumours(withreferenceto
Med-Bforms)survivorshipandlong-termfollow-upfocusingonissuesfacedbypatients
bullHintsandtipsfortransplantregistrationndashaworkshoptypesessionondataentryforallcentres
bullPresentationsfromDatamanagersandotherprofessionalsbasedincentressharingtheirexperiencendashwithexamplesofprocedurestheyusetoensuregoodworkingpractise
Werecommendparticipantstoattendasmanysessionsaspossiblendasheveniftheydonotseemtorelatetotheirwork(wehavefoundinthepastthatpeoplelearnmoreaboutadulttransplantsbyfindingoutwhatisinvolvedinpaediatrictransplants)Sothatwecanalllearnfrom each other we encourage active participation raising issuesandrequestingclarifications
1500 ndash 1800 Statistical Course 1 Saturday 31 March 2012
0900 ndash 1200 Statistical Course 2 Sunday 1 April 2012
1340 ndash 1540 Statistical Symposium Tuesday 3 April 2012
1600 ndash 1730 Statistical Roundtable Tuesday 3 April 2012
22
0900 ndash 1700 ProMISe2 Training Sessions
0900ndash1200 Data retrieval (experienced users only)KeirenKirklandJuliaLee(LondonUK)
1330ndash1430 HLA data entry (experienced users only)ShelleyHewerdineAugustinCabrera(LondonUK)
1500ndash1700 Advanced data entry (including Med B) and Q amp A workshopCarmenRuiz(LondonUK)
0900 ndash 1630 ProMISe2 Training Sessions
0900ndash1200 Data entry (new users only)HelenBaldomero(BaselCH)NicoleRaus(LyonFR)
1330ndash1630 Data retrieval (experienced users only)KeirenKirklandJuliaLee(LondonUK)
0900 ndash 1030 JACIE Educational Session
1045 ndash 1710 Educational Sessions
1045ndash1125 Stem cell mobilization ndash a key development in modern blood and marrow transplantationCurlyMorris(BelfastUK)
0900 ndash 1500 Educational Sessions
0900ndash1030 HLAIliasDoxiadis(LeidenNL)
1040ndash1120 AntibodiesSilviaMontoto(LondonUK)
1130ndash1210 Acute leukaemia (including ALL)SebastianGiebel(GliwicePL)
1210ndash1330 LunchBreak
1330ndash1410 Centre presentation ndash details to be adviced
1420ndash1500 Centre presentation ndash details to be adviced
1135ndash1215 Hints and tips for transplant registration with the EBMTCarmenRuiz(LondonUK)
1225ndash1305 The importance of follow-up formsSimonaIacobelli(RomeIT)
1305ndash1400 LunchBreak
1400ndash1440 Survivorship follow up issues and patientsrsquo experiencesMichelleKenyon(LondonUK)
1450ndash1530 Solid tumoursDidierBlaise(MarseilleFR)
1540ndash1620 Paediatric diseasesIsaacYaniv(Petach-TikvaIL)
1630ndash1710 Queries questions and the first Data Quality QuizBeateLindner(InnsbruckAT)FranziskaStrehle(UlmDE)
sCIentIFIC programme Data management group tuesDay 3 aprIl 2012
sCIentIFIC programme Data management group monDay 2 aprIl 2012
23
sCIentIFIC programme QualIty management group monDay 2 aprIl 2012
1030 ndash 1130 Workshop 1Indicators (JACIE Standards)
1030ndash1040 Clinical indicatorPhillipeLewalle(BrusselsBE)
1040ndash1050 Collection indicatorPhuongHuynh(BrusselsBE)
1050ndash1100 Processing IndicatorGillesClapisson(LyonFR)
1100ndash1130 Q amp A
1400 ndash 1500 Lecture 1How we validate the apheresis machine
Chair Harry C Schouten (Maastricht NL)
1400ndash1420 tbc1420ndash1440 SandraLoaiza(LondonUK)1440ndash1500 KristinaHoumllig(DresdenDE)
1515 ndash 1615 Lecture 2Can you save money by improving the quality
Chair Elena Vassalo (Turin IT)
1515ndash1615 FreacutedeacutericNouaille(Neuilly-sur-SeineFR)
1630 ndash 1730 Lecture 3Engaging physicians in quality
Chair Pierre Biron (Lyon FR)
1630ndash1730 EduardoOlavarria(PamplonaES)
1730 ndash 1830 Workshop 2Electronic quality management system (commercial and in-inhouse alternatives)
1730ndash1740 Manual systemKirtashPatel(LondonUK)
1740ndash1750 Electronic system used at Maastricht University HospitalBiancaWauben(MaastrichtNL)
1750ndash1800 Electronic system used at Leacuteon-BeacuterardPierreEmmanuelDonot(LyonFR)
1800ndash1830 Q amp A
aDvanCe notICe
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39th Annual Meeting of the European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation
39th Meeting of the Physicians29th Meeting of the EBMT Nurses Group12th Meeting of the EBMT Data Management Group5th Meeting of the Quality Management Group2nd Meeting of the Cell Processing Group7th EBMTPatientampFamilyDaybullSaturday6April2013
London UK bull 7 ndash 10 April 2013
2013
European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation
EBMTExcellence in Science
24
1st ebmt Cell proCessIng Day monDay 2 aprIl 2012
1st Meeting of the EBMT Cell Processing Group
ThefirstCell Processing Day of theEBMT isplannedjointlybyEBMTandISCT
It is mainly intended for persons working in the cellprocessing laboratory as technicians working on thebenchbiologistsandphysiciansdirectlyinvolvedincellprocessing cell processing laboratory managers andpersons responsible for quality assessment of the cell processingpart
The programme includes theoretical presentationsdiscussions and sessions considering practical aspectsofcellprocessingproblemmanagementandreporting
The Cell Processing Group will meet on Monday 2 April 2012 andisanintegralpartoftheEBMT2012Annual Meeting which takes place at the PalexpoGenevainSwitzerlandfrom1ndash4April2012
PhotoBloodcellscopyKeystoneSciencePhotoLibraryAndrewSyred
Taking place during the EBMT 2012
Annual Meeting
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 1Stem cell engineering
Chairs Ineke Slaper-Cortenbach (Utrecht NL) Federico Rodriguez (San Diego USA)
Graft engineering Mimicking the marrow microenvironment for cord expansionVardaDeutsch(Tel-AvivIL)
Cryopreservation and thawing of hamatopoietic cellsGregorioMartin-Henao(BarcelonaES)
0930 ndash 1100 Technical aspects IBasic processing aspects and problem management
Chair Francesco Lanza (Cremona IT)
Processing of the peripheral blood progenitor cell products using a novel acustophoresis platformStefanScheding(LundSE)
Thawing of stem cell products in the lab or bedsideFedericoRodriguez(SanDiegoUSA)
Erythrocyte depletion when amp howDamianosSotiropoulos(ThessalonikiGR)
1100ndash1130 Pause
1130 ndash 1300 Quality assessment
Chair Christian Chabannon (Marseille FR)
CD34 enumeration pre and post cryopreservationFrancescoLanza(CremonaIT)
Terminology and labeling of cellular therapy productsInekeSlaper-Cortenbach(UtrechtNL)
GMP facilities what for and what are the rulesChristianKalberer(BaselCH)
1300ndash1400 Lunch
1400 ndash 1530 Oral session Stem cell mobilization and graft engineering
Chairs Francesco Lanza (Cremona IT) Mario Bargetzi (Aarau CH)
Oral sessions to be defined according to abstract reviewing
1530ndash1600 CoffeeBreak
1600 ndash 1730 Technical aspects IIAdvanced cell engineering
Chair Martin Hildebrandt (Hannover DE)
Cell selection for clinical use Regulatory T cellsMatthiasEdinger(RegensburgDE)
Engineering of T-helper cells and cytotoxic T-cellsTobiasFeuchtinger(TuumlbingenDE)
Expansion of NK cells for clinical useUlrikeKoehl(FrankfurtDE)
25
1st ebmt paeDIatrIC Day tuesDay 3 aprIl 2012
Taking place during the EBMT 2012
Annual Meeting
Paediatric Day
During EBMT 2012 Annual Meeting taking place atthePalexpoGenevaSwitzerlandfrom1ndash4April2012there will be a special day for paediatric stem celltransplantation
Almost all paediatric activities such as educationalworkingpartyscientificandpostersessionshavebeenregroupedandwillbeheldonTuesday 3 April 2012
Nurses paediatric sessions will take place on MondayandWednesday
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0800 ndash 0900 Educational SessionHaemaglobinopathy and HSCT
Chairs Guido Lucarelli (Rome IT) Ardeshir Ghavamzadeh (Tehran IR)
0800ndash0830 ThalassaemiaEmanueleAngelucci(CalgiariIT)
0830ndash0900 Sickle cell anaemiaFranccediloiseBernaudin(CreacuteteilFR)
0800 ndash 0900 WorkshopDecision making How to choose a cord blood unit
Chairs Marie Robin (Paris FR) Vincent Kindler (Geneva CH)
0800ndash0830 Umbilical cord blood transplantation how when and for whomArnonNagler(TelHashomerIL)
0830ndash0900 Single double CB unit or intramedullar application VandersonRocha(OxfordUK)
0930 ndash 1100 Plenary 3Paediatric Day
Chairs Christina Peters (Vienna AT) Kurt Leibundgut (Berne CH)
0930ndash1000 Advances in overcoming treatment resistance in recurrent malignant brain tumours
From autologous to allogeneic HSCT following myeloablative chemotherapy HishamAbdel-Azim(LosAngelesUS)
1000ndash1030 Allogeneic HSCT for children with monosomy 7FrancoLocatelli(RomeIT)
1030ndash1100 Paediatric haploidentical allogeneic stem cell transplantationPeterLang(TuumlbingenDE)
1100ndash1130 CoffeeBreak
1130 ndash 1300 Working PartyPaediatric Diseases
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time Meeting 5Post-transplant care when the child becomes an adult
Chairs Giorgio Dini (Genoa IT) Tayfun Guumlngoumlr (Zurich CH)
1310ndash1330 Transition paediatrics-adult care CharlotteNiemeyer(FreiburgDE)
1330ndash1350 Adolescence in the posttransplant phase ThomasKlingebiel(FrankfurtDE)
1400 ndash 1530 Oral SessionPaediatric transplantation
1530ndash1600 CoffeeBreak
1600 ndash 1730 Working PartyInborn Errors
1730 ndash 1900 Poster Session
26
Call For abstraCts
Abstract Submission Deadlines
21 November 2011 Nurses Group15 December 2011 Physicians amp Data Management Group
Allparticipantsareinvitedtosubmitabstractsononeofthetopicslistedonpage27
Abstracts may only be submitted via Internet Late abstracts will not be considered
Tosubmityourabstractpleasegotothewebsiteat wwwebmtorgebmt2012
Thedifferent submission links forphysiciansnursesand thedatamanagement group will be available on the internet ldquoCall for AbstractsrdquoPleasemakesuretoselecttheappropriatelink
Inordertostandardizetheabstractlayoutweaskyoutoreadthepreparation guidelines at this link CAREFULLY Avoid submissionwithin48hoursofthedeadlineforbestsystemperformance
Guidelines for submission of abstracts
1 Abstracts may be submitted only via Internet Abstractssubmittedviafaxore-mailwillnotbeaccepted
2 AllabstractsmustbesubmittedandpresentedinEnglish3 Abstractsshouldcontainoriginalmaterialneitherpublishednor
presentedelsewherepriorto1 April 20124 Withinternetsubmissionofanabstracttheauthor(s)transfer(s)
all copyrightownership to theEuropeanGroup forBloodandMarrowTransplantation
5 Abstractsshouldbeinformativecontainingobjectivesmethodsresultsandaconclusion Just thepromiseof furtherdataanddiscussionisnotacceptable
6 The abstract text may not be longer than 2rsquo500 charactersincludingspaces
7 Tables charts and other graphics arepermittedandmustbeinJPGorGIFformatofhighresolutionandsuitableforreproductionin black amp white A separate upload button is provided (max 2 graphics perabstract)Nophotosmaybesubmitted
8 Avoid complex mathematical formulae Greek letters andsymbols For the symbols lt or gt type instead lt= or gt= Forsuperscript use caret (^) eg 10^6 instead of 106 Instead oflsquoIFN-grsquouseforexamplelsquoIFN-grsquoorlsquoIFN-gammarsquoetc
9 Allabbreviationsmustbedefinedthefirsttimetheyappearinyourtext(butdonotdefineinthetitle)ExampleGraft-versus-hostdisease(GvHD)beforebeingusedasanabbreviationonly
10 Authorsarerequestedtoselectatopicunderwhichtheywishtheirabstracttobereviewed
11 Authorsshouldindicatetheirpreferredmethodofpresentation bullOralPresentation bullPosterPresentation bullOralorPosterPresentation Theselectioncommitteereservestherighttodecideonthefinal
allocationandpresentationmethod12 Ifanabstract isaccepted thepresentingauthormust register
andattendthecongressAcceptanceofapaperimpliespaymentoftheregistrationfeebythepresentingauthor
13 After having submitted your abstract you will receive aconfirmation by e-mail with the following information (please
makesuretostateyourcorrectemailaddress) bullreference number of your abstract (for correspondence and
questionsthatmightarise) bullyourpersonalaccesscodes
Shouldyouwishtomakecorrectionstoanabstractalreadysubmittedor if you wish to submit other abstracts later you may use theseaccesscodesThiswillshortenthesubmissionprocedure
Correctionstoabstractscanonlybemadeuptothedeadlinesof
21November2011 Nurses Group15December2011 Physicians amp Data Management Group
(Afterthesedatesnoabstractsorchangesmaybeaccepted)IfyouhavedifficultiesinsubmittingyourabstractsorifyouneedanyfurtherinformationpleasecontacttheAbstracthotlinePhone+41616867722(MondayndashFridayduringCETbusinesshours)
Notification
AbstractsaresubjecttoapprovalbytheScientificCommitteeandtofinalassignmentforinclusionintheprogrammeasanoralorposterpresentation
Authors from the Nurses Group will be notified at the end ofDecember2011
AuthorsformthePhysiciansandDataManagementGroupwillbenotifiedattheendofJanuary2012
Allauthorswillbecontactedbye-mail(thereforeitisessentialthatyouindicateyourcorrecte-mailaddress)Authorswillbeinformedasto whether they are to present their abstract orally or in the form of a posterFullinstructionsconcerningthepreparationandpresentationwillbeincluded
Publication
AllacceptedabstractswillbepublishedinasupplementoftheBoneMarrowTransplantationJournalaswellasonCD-ROMavailableatthecongressFullabstracttextswillbeviewableontheEBMT2012websitetwoweekspriortothecongress
Basic Science Award for Physicians
This award will be presented to the best Basic Science Abstractsubmittedunderanyrelevanttopic
The aim of this award is to increase the level of basic science atthemeetingandparticularlyyounginvestigatorsareencouragedtosubmittheirworkTheprizewinningabstractwillbeselectedfromthe top-scoringabstractsbyaScientificCommitteeheadedby theChairsoftheEBMTDevelopmentalCommittee
Authorssubmittingabasicscienceabstractare invitedto tick therespectiveboxintheonlinesubmissionthusindicatingthewishtobeconsideredfortheBasicScienceAward
Theprize-winningabstractwillbepresentedaspartofthePresidentialSymposiumonMonday2April2012Thisyearrsquosprizeofeuro2rsquo000isgenerouslysupportedbyGenzyme
27
Call For abstraCts
Main Topics for Abstract Submission
Please carefullyselectthetopicunderwhichyouwishtosubmityourabstract for reviewAbstracts not submittedunder anappropriatetopicmaybeincorrectlyreviewedandrejected
Physicians
General Topics1 CellularGenetherapiesandCytokines2 StemcellresearchandExperimentalstemcelltransplantation3 StemcellmobilizationandGraftengineering
Transplant-specific topics4 Stemcellsource5 Stemcelldonor6 Acutegraft-versus-hostdisease7 Chronicgraft-versus-hostdisease8 Infectiouscomplications9 Earlycomplications10 Latecomplications11 Reduced-intensityconditioning12 MinimalresidualdiseaseToleranceChimerismandImmune
reconstitution13 Paediatricissues14 Regulatoryissues
Disease-specific topics15 Acuteleukaemia16 Aplasticanaemia17 Autoimmunediseases18 Chronicleukaemia19 HaemoglobinopathyandInbornerrorsofmetabolism20Lymphoma21 Multiplemyeloma22Myelodysplasia23Solidtumours
Nurses Group
Care-specific topics24Careofthecare-giver25Complementarytherapies26Donorissues27 Ethicalissues28Impactofnewtherapiesonpatientcare29Outpatientdevelopments30PalliativeandEndoflifecare31 PatientinformationandEducation32Protectivecare33Psycho-socialissues34Sexuality35Standardsofcare36Symptomsmanagement
37 EducationandSupportofnurses38Management39SurvivorshipandLateeffects40Qualityoflife
Data Management Group
41 DataManagement42Statistics
CME Accreditation at EBMT 2012
AsaparticipantofEBMT2012youareeligibletoreceiveContinuingMedical Education (CME) credit points from the EuropeanHematologyAssociation(EHA)
EuropeanhaematologistsarehighlymotivatedtoprovideproofthattheyareupdatingtheirknowledgeandskillsthroughparticipationinCMEactivitiesTheEuropeanHematologyAssociationCMESystemis being implementedas a service to Europeanhaematologists inresponse to this need The System facilitates identification andregistrationinCMEactivitieswhichhavebeensubmittedtoapeer-reviewaccreditationprocessandrespondtopre-establishedqualitystandards
CMEaccreditationisapermanentfeatureofEBMTannualmeetings
PhysiciansattendingEBMT2012areeligibletoreceive1EHA-CMEcreditpointforeveryhourofaccreditedscientificprogramme
EHA-CMEpointswillbeawardedforthefollowingsessionsbullEducationalsessionsbullWorkshopsessionsbullControversysessionsbullPlenarysessionsbullJointsessionsbullPresidentialsymposiumbullWorkingPartysessionsbullOralsessionsbullLunchtimemeetings
How to claim your EHA-CME points
The electronic EHA-CME system is fully automated and enablesparticipantsattheEBMT2012toclaimtheircreditsonline
You may create your account claim your credits and print yourEHA-CMEcertificateonlineatwwwehaweborg(select lsquoCMErsquo)FulldetailsonhowtocollectyourCMEpointswillbestatedintheFinalProgramme
Further information on the European Hematology Association CME system is available at cmeehaweborgandwwwehaweborg
28
regIstratIon
Registration fee
Until 12 January
2012
As from 13 January to 1March2012
As from 2 March
2012
PhysiciansMember euro300ndash euro420ndash euro480ndash
Non-Member euro450ndash euro560ndash euro650ndash
Nurses Group
Data Mgmt Group
Quality Mgmt Group
Cell Processing Technicians
Member euro200ndash euro320ndash euro380ndash
Non-Member euro300ndash euro420ndash euro480ndash
Student euro120ndash euro150ndash euro180ndash
Accompanying person
euro 25ndash euro 25ndash euro 25ndash
StudentsmustbeoneoftheauthorsofanacceptedabstractandmustprovideproofofundergraduatestudentstatusAwrittencertificationbytheheadoftheprogrammeisrequiredandmustbesenttoCongrex(Fax+41616867788)
The fee for active participants includes unlimited access to allsessionstheWelcomeReceptionaccesstotheExhibitiononecopyoftheFinalProgrammeandonecopyoftheAbstractBook
ThefeeforaccompanyingpersonsincludestheWelcomeReceptionandaccesstotheExhibition
PleasenoteAlthoughincludedintheregistrationfeesomesessionsand the Welcome Reception require separate registration (seeregistrationform)
Online Registration
ParticipantscanregisterviaInternetwwwebmtorgebmt2012PleasereadtheinstructionsontheInternetcarefullyFor online reservations payment by credit card is required Please do not use the online registration for group registrations
Registration form
ToregisterforthemeetingpleasereturntheregistrationformtotheOrganizingSecretariatinBasel
Group Registration
In order to make a group registration please request the specialgroupregistrationformfromtheOrganizingSecretariatordownloadthefile fromthewebsitewwwebmtorgebmt2012Onthis formyou can enter all participantsrsquo information together with your postal address and contact details Please note that we need thecomplete individual addresses (hospital department streetname and number postal code and city) of each participant Forfurther assistance please contact the Organizing Secretariat at ebmtcongrexcom
On-site Registration
TheregistrationdeskatthePalexpoisopenduringthefollowinghours
Saturday 31March2012 1700 ndash1900hSunday 1April2012 0800ndash1900hMonday 2April2012 0730ndash1800hTuesday 3April2012 0730ndash1800hWednesday 4April2012 0715ndash1300h
All documents including registration packets (congress walletpersonalnamebadgeabstractbookvouchers)willbehandedovertotheregisteredparticipantsOn-site registration will be accepted but receip of all congressdocumentscannotbeguaranteedPleasearriveearlyifyouwishtoregisteron-site
Payment
All fees for the congress registration and social events should bepaidinEURO(euro)totheEBMT2012OrganizingSecretariatndashclearlystatingtheparticipantlsquosnameandaddress
bull bybanktransfer(freeofcharge)to -BeneficiaryCongrexSwitzerlandLtdEBMT2012 -UBSAGBaselSwitzerland EUROAccountNo233-50301062A IBANCodeCH210023323350301062A
-BICUBSWCHZH80A -ClearingNo233
bull bycreditcard(VisaMasterCardAmericanExpress)
Responsibility
The participant acknowledges that heshe has no right to lodgedamage claims against the organizers should the holding of thecongress be hindered or prevented by unexpected political oreconomiceventsorgenerallyby forcemajeureorshould thenon-appearance of speakers or other reasons necessitate programmechangesWithregistrationtheparticipantacceptsthisproviso
By finishing the application the participant declares that heshe agrees to its personal and company data being processed byCongrexandthat thisdatamaybeusedfor informationpurposesoncongressesandevents in thefieldofhematologyorganizedbyCongrex In theopposingcase theparticipantnotifiesCongrexatthetimeofreturningthesignedapplication
Confirmation
Upon receipt of the correct registration fee each participant willreceiveaconfirmationofregistrationPleasebringthisconfirmationto the registration desk at the congress centre as proof of yourregistration
Cancellation Refund Policy
Refund of registration fees less 25 administrative charges canbeapplied for inwritinguntil1February2012 to theOrganizingSecretariat inBasel SwitzerlandAfter thisdateno refundwillbepossibleForanychangeofnamesafeeofeuro30ndashwillbecharged
29
general InFormatIon (In alphabetICal orDer)
Address before and after the EBMT 2012
OrganizingSecretariatEBMT2012 Tel +41616867711coCongrexSwitzerlandLtd Fax +41616867788POBox E-mail ebmtcongrexcom4002BaselSwitzerland wwwebmtorgebmt2012
Currency
TheofficialcurrencyistheSwissfranc(CHF)Althoughnotpartofthe EU many prices are nonetheless indicated in Euros and somemerchantsmayacceptEurosVisaMasterCardandAmericanExpressarewidelyacceptedandATMsarewidespreadBanksofferthebestexchangeratesfortravellerchequesandforeigncurrencybut it isalsopossibletoexchangemoneyatmajorhotelsmaintrainstationsandairportsBanksareopenMondaytoFriday
Exhibition
TheEBMT2012exhibitionpresentingthelatesttechnicalequipmentandpharmaceuticalproductswilltakeplaceinHall1ofthePalexpoGenevaThedetailedExhibitProspectuscanbeobtainedfromtheExhibitionDepartment(exhibitionchcongrexcom)
Final Programme
The Final Programme will be available on the Internet (wwwebmtorgebmt2012) by March 2012 Please indicate youremailaddressontheregistrationformandyouwillbeinformedassoonastheFinalProgrammeisontheInternetTheFinalProgrammebookletwillbealsodistributedatthemeetinginGeneva
Insurance
Themeetingorganizerscannotacceptliabilityforpersonalinjuriessustainedorfor lossordamageofpropertybelongingtomeetingparticipants or their accompanyingpersons eitherduring or as aresultofthemeetingPleasecheckthevalidityofyourowninsurance
Invitation Letters
IndividualsrequiringanofficialletterofinvitationinordertoattendthemeetingmaywritetotheOrganizingSecretariat(ebmtcongrexcom)Thisprocedureisdesignedtoassistparticipantstoobtainavisaorpermissiontoattendthemeetinganddoesnotapplytoregistrationfeesorotherexpenses
Please note that invitation letters can only be sent if the registration and payment has been received by the Organizing Secretariat
Italian Agency
ItalianparticipantsrequiringspecificauthorizationfromtheItalianHealthMinistryareadvisedtocontact
AIMEDUCATIONndashAIMGroup Tel +3902566011MsCristinaGhidoli Fax +390270048585ViaGiuseppeRipamonti129 E-mail cghidoniaimgroupeu20141MilanItaly wwwaimgroupeu
Language
TheofficialcongresslanguageisEnglishSimultaneous translation (English French German) will beprovidedforthePatientampFamilyDay
Lunches
FromMondaytillWednesdaylunchwillbeofferedintheexhibitionareaofthecongressvenue
Registration
Fordetailedinformationpleaserefertopage28
Speakersrsquo Service Centre (SSC)
TherewillbeacentrallylocatedSpeakersrsquoServiceCentreconnectedtoalllectureroomsAllspeakersarerequestedtohandintheirPowerPointpresentationspriortotheirlectureattheSSC
Tipping
Servicechargesaregenerally includedhowever it iscustomarytorounduptheamountwhenpayinginrestaurantsandtaxis
Transportation in Geneva
Geneva iswell catered towithbuses tramsand ferriesaswellasregulartrainconnectionstothetrainstationsldquoCornavinrdquointhecitycentreandldquoAeacuteroportrdquoattheairportPleaserefertoldquoTravellingtothePalexpordquo(page34)formoredetails
Venue
TheEBMT2012meetingwilltakeplaceatthePalexpoGenevawhichis conveniently located inwalkingdistance to theGenevaAirportandonly15minutesawayfromdowntownGeneva
Palexpo Exhibition amp Conference Center1218Grand-SaconnexGenevaSwitzerlandwwwgeneva-palexpoch
Visa Requirements
In order to visit Switzerland you may need to apply for an entryvisa Please check the currentVISA requirementswith thenearestSwissConsulateorEmbassy inyourcountrybeforeyourdeparturetoGenevaPleasealsobewellawareofthetimeforprocessingtheapplicationstoensureyouapplyintimeforyourvisit
World Wide Web
Please visit the EBMT 2012 website wwwebmtorgebmt2012 for regularly updated news and information Abstract submissionregistration compilation of your personal congress programme aswellas reservationofaccommodationand tours canbemadeviathislink
30
CIty oF geneva
Geneva
EmbeddedbetweentheAlpsandtheJurahillstheFrench-speaking
cityofGenevaliesinthebaywheretheRhoneleavesLakeGeneva
WithitshumanitariantraditionandcosmopolitanflairtheEuropean
seatoftheUNOandheadquartersoftheRedCrossisknownasthe
ldquocapitalofpeacerdquo
The symbol of the city is the ldquoJet drsquoeaurdquo ndash a fountain with a
140-metre-highwater jetattheperipheryofLakeGenevaTheold
towntheheartofGenevawiththeshoppingandbusinessquarter
issituatedontheleftbankoftheriverThereyoucanfindStPeterrsquos
CathedralaswellasthePlaceduBourg-de-Fourwhichistheoldest
squareinthecityQuayslakesidepromenadescountlessparkslively
sidestreetsintheoldtownandelegantshopsinvitegueststostroll
Besides being a congress city Geneva is also a centre for culture
andhistoryfortradefairsandexhibitionsThelaquoHorlogeFleuriraquothe
largeflowerclockintheldquoJardinAnglaisrdquo(EnglishGarden)isaworld-
renownedsymboloftheGenevawatchindustry
CulturallythismostwesterncityofSwitzerlandhasmuchtooffer
InternationalartistsperformintheGrandTheacuteacirctreandGenevaOpera
HouseGenevaalsoofferswiderangeofmuseumssuchastheldquoMuseacutee
internationaldelrsquohorlogerierdquoawatchmuseumwithacollectionof
jewellerywatchesandmusicalclocksandtheInternationalMuseum
oftheRedCrossandRedCrescentwhichprovidesaninsightintothe
workofthesehumanitarianorganizations
Climate
Genevaissituatedatahighaltitudewhichtogetherwiththelake
temperstheprevailingcontinentalclimateSummersarepleasantly
warmtohotandwintersrelativelymildwithtemperatureshovering
just above or below freezing In spring the temperatures range
fromapprox5degCto20degCthereforeawarmcoatespeciallyforthe
eveningsisrecommended
Shopping in Geneva GenevarsquosexclusiveshopsarelocatedontheRuesBassesndashthechicRueduRhocircneRuede laConfeacutedeacuterationRueduMarcheacuteandRuedelaCroix-drsquoOrWatchandjewelleryshopslinethesestreetsquiteliterallywithgoldAsanalternativeexcellentSwisschocolateissoldat the Du Rhocircne Rue de la Confeacutedeacuteration 3 and at the MartelRuedelaCroix-drsquoOr4MeanwhileforastrollaroundtheantiquesquarterandartgalleriesavisittotheOldTownandtheSt-GervaisandPacircquisdistrictsisamustGenevahasmanyoutdoormarkets forexample theflowermarketon the PlaceduMolard and the clothes andbookmarket on thePlace de la Madeleine which are open daily Flea markets areheld on Wednesdays and Saturdays at the Plaine de Plainpalais(0800ndash1800)OnTuesdayandFridaymorningsthesamespotisusedforacolourfulfruitandvegetablemarket(0800ndash1300)OnThursday regionalhandicraftsare soldat thePlacede laFusterie(0800ndash1900)The main department stores in Geneva are Bon Geacutenie Rue duMarcheacute34GlobusRueduRhocircne48andManorRueCornavin6Generalopeninghours for shops inGenevaareMonday toFriday0830ndash1900(Thursdayuntil2100)andSaturday0800ndash1800
Restaurants GenevaoffersafantasticselectionoftraditionalandlocalfareaswellasexcellentinternationalandethniccuisineLocal Geneva specialities include fresh fish from the lake and avarietyofporkdishes includingpetit saleacute (saltpork)and longeole (pork sausage) Traditional Swiss restaurants can also be foundthroughoutthecityA large variety of international restaurants offering moderntraditional ethnic or fusion menus can also be found in GenevaTherearegoodFrenchrestaurants inthehotelsonQuaiDuMontBlancandCheminduPetitSaconnexandonRuedeLausanneTheBoulevardHelvetiqueisagoodplacetofindgreatcafeacutesManyGenevarestaurantscloseonweekendsandespeciallySundayssocallaheadtoenquirereservationsarerecommended
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hotel aCCommoDatIon anD travel bookIngs
Official travel agency
Congrex Travel AGPOBox4002BaselSwitzerland
Hotel accommodationHotel rooms in various price categories in the city of Geneva have beenreserved
Tel +41616909411Fax +41616909414E-mailebmthotelcongrexcom
Online bookings
Participants can book their hotel room via internet wwwcongrexchebmt2012Fullprepaymentbycreditcard(VisaMastercardorAmericanExpress)ismandatoryifyouregisteron-lineEachparticipantwillreceiveaconfirmationAfter12 January 2012hotelaccommodationissubjecttoavailability
Hotel reservation form
If you have no access to the Internet please send the Hotel Reservation Form as soon as possible but latest by 12 January 2012toCongrexTravelAGAftertheabovementioneddeadlinerequestswillbeacceptedbuthotelaccommodationissubjecttoavailabilityandcannotbeguaranteedAfterthisdeadlinealatereservationfeeof euro30ndashwillbechargedAdditionallytheformoffersyouthechoicetomakeeitheradepositpaymentwithrestpaymentbyinvoicetoCongrexTravelAGbefore thecongressoradepositpaymentwithrestpaymentdirectlyupondepartureatthehotelagainstcreditcardguarantee
Payment policy
To guarantee your reservation a deposit of EUR 200ndashisrequiredUpon receipt of the hotel reservation form each participant willreceiveafinalconfirmationwithaninvoiceHotelrequestswithoutpaymentcannotbeacceptedAllrequestswillbehandledonaldquofirstcome-firstservedbasisrdquo
CancellationRefund Policy
If your reservation is cancelled before 12 January 2012 theprepaymentordepositwillberefundedlesseuro60ndashhandlingfeeIfyourreservationiscancelledafter 12 January 2012norefundscanbemadeAnychangeof reservationwillbesubject toahandlingfee of euro30ndashChangesorcancellationshavetobemadeinwritingto Congrex Travel AG If you arrive later or leave earlier than theoriginallybookeddatesthehotelmightchargeno-showcosts
Hotel desk
CongrexTravelAGwillbepresentwithadeskintheregistrationareaduringthemeeting
Flight Bookings and Official AirlineTheEBMThasdesignatedevent-travel specialistCongrexTravel toserveastheofficialagentfortravel
Tel +41615607560Fax +41616909214E-mailebmtflightscongrexcom
OpeninghoursMondayndashFriday0800ndash1730
SpecialfaresareavailableforflightstoGenevaandorZurichandbackbetween24Marchand11April2012
Hotel Accommodation and Travel BookingsSAVE UP TO 20 ON TRAVEL WITH THE STAR ALLIANCEtrade NETWORK
TheStarAlliancememberairlinesarepleasedtobeappointedastheOfficialAirlineNetworkfortheEBMT2012
To obtain the Star Alliance Conventions Plus discounts and forbookingofficeinformationpleasevisitwwwstaralliancecomconventionsplusand
bull ChooseldquoFordelegatesrdquobull UnderldquoDelegatesloginrdquoenterconventionscodeLX03S12bull Chooseoneoftheparticipatingairlineslistedbull Call the respective reservation contact listed and quote the
conventionscodeLX03S12whenbookingtheticket
Registeredparticipantsplusoneaccompanyingpersontravellingtotheeventcanqualifyforadiscountofupto20dependingonfareandclassoftravelbooked
TheparticipatingairlinesforthiseventareAdriaAirwaysAegeanAirlines Air Canada Air China ANA Asiana Airlines AustrianAirlinesBlue1bmiBrusselsAirlinesContinentalAirlinesCroatiaAirlines EgyptAir LOT Polish Airlines Lufthansa ScandinavianAirlines SingaporeAirlines SouthAfricanAirways Spanair SWISSInternational Air Lines TAM Airlines TAP Portugal THAI TurkishAirlinesUnitedUSAirways
Discounts are offered on most published business and economy class faresexcludingwebsiteinternetfaresseniorandyouthfaresgroupfaresandRoundtheWorldfares
Pleasenote For travel fromJapanandNewZealand special faresordiscountsareofferedby theparticipatingairlineson theirownnetwork
Whenmakingyourtravelplanspleasepresentconfirmationofyourregistrationorproofofattendance
S O U R C E S T U D I O
Account Job title Star Alliance Conventions Plus Order Job number SLL011X03823
Source number P02564 Job location 7th August 2009
Size 297x210mm Trim Proof stage One
Run out Page 1 of 1 Document name 297x210 SA CP With Code LH08S10 P02564
Repro house Source
Itrsquos easy to save money on your flights if you fly the Star Alliancetradenetwork Simply quote the event code LH08S10 when you make your booking with any Star Alliance member airline and yoursquoll automatically get a discount of up to 20
The Star Alliance network has 24 member airlines with over 18100 flights a day so we can offer you a lot more choice when planning your travel For more information about our member airlines and contact details please visit our website at wwwstaralliancecomconventionsplus
SAVE UP TO 20 ON GETTING TO YOURCONVENTION WITHCONVENTIONS PLUS
wwwstaralliancecom
Information correct as at 062009
32
soCIal events
Welcome Reception
Sunday 1 April 2012 2015
AftertheOpeningSessionparticipantsaccompanyingpersonsandexhibitorsareinvitedtoattendtheWelcomeReceptionwhichwilltakeplaceinthefoyersofthePalexpo
Freeadmission
Please register online or by completing the registration form if you wish to participate at the Welcome Reception (even though it is free of charge)
EBMT Party
Tuesday 3 April 2012
TheEBMTPartywillbeheldatUptownGenevaUptownGenevaisamoderncomplexandculturaleventcentrelocatedbehindthemaintrainstationinthecitycentreofGeneva
The perfect location to meet gather and dance with your EBMTcolleaguesandfriendsafterabusycongressdayUnderthethemeldquotraditional Switzerland and its modern twistrdquo you will have thepleasure to flavour different kinds of the traditional swiss cuisineandmusicinvariousrooms
Whetheryouwanttoenjoyaglassofwineinaquietandrelaxedatmosphereorifyouprefertodancethenightawayyoudefinitelyshouldnotmissthisevening
euro 9000 per person (Physicians)euro 6500 per person (Nurses Quality Managers Data Managers
Cell Processing Technicians)
copyComugneroSilvanafotoliade
copyBergfeefotoliade copyMirkoMeierfotoliade
Your conference in good handsConference management services tailored to your goals
33
DaIly tours
Geneva City tour and Boat Cruise
Sunday1April20121340ndash1700Tuesday3April20121340ndash1700
EUR 6000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
The city tour of Geneva will show you the International part of Geneva such as the worldrsquos peacemaking organizations followedbya tourof themain touristattractions like theFlowerclockandmanymore Thenget a taste ofGenevarsquos historywith your guideonawalkingtourThetourcontinuesonthelakewithaonehourboatcruisewhichwillmakeyoudiscoverthemajorattractionsofthelakeofGenevatheWaterFountaintheUNBuildingtheCastleofBellerivetheMermaidandmanymoreinterestingsites
Meeting pointGenevaPalexpo1330 in front of the main entrance
byBengoVISTAch
Montreux with Castle Chillon
Monday2April20120900ndash1400
EUR 8000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
AfteraridethroughtheVaudcountrysidepassingthefamoustownsofVevey andMontreuxwewill arrive at theChateaudeChillonHereaguidedtourwillshowyouaroundthecastleAfterthetouryouwillboardasteamerthatwilltakeyouonabeautifultripwithlovelyviewsofthelandscapeandeventuallytakeyoutoMontreuxwhereyouwillhavetimetowanderthestreets
Meeting point GenevaPalexpo0845 in front of the main entrance
byMarekBLASZCZYK-Panoramio
Museum Tour
Monday2April20121400ndash1700
Euro 6500 per person (includingpickupandreturntoGenevaPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
by galynaforever
Consistingof fourdifferent sites theMuseacuteesdrsquoArt etdrsquoHistoire isoneof the largestmuseumgroups in SwitzerlandOver anumberofyearstheMuseacuteeshaveputtogetherimpressivecollectionsinthefieldsofarchaeologyfineartsandappliedartsandbearwitnesstothehistoryofcivilisationsfromprehistorictomoderntimesDuring the one hour tour of the Palais des Nations you will seeseveraldifferentroomsYouwillhearaboutcurrentactivitiesoftheUnitedNationsandaboutthehistoryofthePalaisdesNations
Meeting point GenevaPalexpo1345 in front of the main entrance
Day trip Gruyegravere Golden
Tuesday3April20120900ndash1700
Euro 10000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach 3courselunchmenuallentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
byLairJeanClaud
ThereisnobettertemptationthanchocolatesmellTakeajourneythroughchocolatetraditionatatastingofthemostfamousofSwissdelicaciesAdmirebreathtakinglandscapesofGruyegraveresonthewayto the cheese factory where you will receive an interesting insight on authenticAlpinecheesemaking
Meeting pointGenevaPalexpo0845 in front of the main entrance
Note for all tours Tours are based on a minimum of 25 participants If a tour does not take place due to insufficient numbers the ticket will be reimbursed in full Otherwise please note that tickets for excursions are non-refundable An English-speaking guide will conduct all toursOn-site requests for tours are welcome but cannot be guaranteed
34
travellIng to the palexpo
ThePalexpoislocatedneartheairportofGenevaeasilyaccessiblefromthecitycentrebypublictransport(busNodeg5stopldquoPalexpordquo)andbycarfromthemotorway
Arriving by Plane
Geneva Palexpo Exhibition and Conference Centre is located500meters from theGeneva InternationalAirport For thosewhowishtowalkitisapproximatelya15minutewalkfromtheairporttoPalexpofollowthesignsYoucanalsotakeNdeg5busfromtheairportldquoAeacuteroportrdquotoPalexpo(2stops)TraveltimebytaxifromtheAirporttothePalexpoisapprox5minutesCostapproximatelyCHF1500
Arriving by Train
TherearetwotrainstationsinGenevaThemainstationinthecity(GareCornavin)andtheairporttrainstation(GareAeacuteroport)
Fromthemainstationinthecityyoucantakeeitherbusnodeg5tothePalexpowhichtakesapprox15minutesAnotheroptionistotakeatraintotheairporttrainstationfromwhereitisa15minuteswalktothePalexpo
Arriving by Car
ToreachthePalexpotakethemotorwayandfollowthesignstotheairport(Aeacuteroport)orPalexpoParkingpossibilitiesavailabledirectlyatthePalexpo
Bus
EfficientgroundtransfersareavailablefromGenevaPalexpotothecitycentreandthemaintrainstationNdeg5bus(HocircpitalndashPalexpondash Aeacuteroport) links Geneva Palexpo with the City Centre in only15minutesand runs frequently fromearlymorning to late in theevening
Taxis
Taxis in Geneva can be ordered by phone hailed in the street orfoundatabout60authorisedtaxiranksintownairportandmainstation
FaresbetweenairportandcityrangefromaboutCHF3000toCHF3500anddependontrafficconditionstimeofdayandnumberofpassengers Presently the farewithinGeneva includingairport istheamountshownonthetaximeter
Public Transportation Geneva
GenevaiswellcateredtowithbusestramsandferriesThebusandtramservicesinGenevaarerunbytheTPG(TransportsPublicsGenevois)wwwtpgch
Busesand trams run from0600ndash2400dependingon the serviceEachbusandtramstophastimetablesandmapscoveringtheentireGenevanetwork
ThetramwayisunderconstantexpansionoftenresultinginroadworksTheTPGwebsitewwwtpgchisprovidinginformationontheirservicestimetablesmapsinformationonroadworksandgeneralinformation
On Friday and Saturday nights the TPG runs a night bus serviceNoctambus which runs from 000 ndash 0400 (although times can beinfrequentandirregular)
How to purchase a ticket
Allvisitorsstayingatahotel inGenevacanbenefitfromtheGenevaTransport Card with no additional cost This personal and non-transferablepassisestablisheduponthevisitorrsquoscheck-inatthehotelenabling itsholderuseof theentirepublic transportationnetwork inGenevawithout restriction (bus trainandboat)withvalidity for theentiredurationofhisherstayincludingthedepartureday
IfarrivingattheairportyoucanpickupafreeticketforpublictransportfromthemachineinthebaggagecollectionareaattheArrivallevelThisUniresoticketofferedbyGenevaInternationalAirportallowsyoutousepublictransportinGenevafreeforaperiodof80minutes
Regularticketscanalsobepurchasedfromthemachineslocatedatbusstops(CHForEurochangerequired)andattheSwissrailwaystation
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1 5 De la Paix ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
2 5 Intercontinental ldquoIntercontinentalrdquo bus ndeg 5
3 5 Kempinski No bus or tram near hotel ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15 approx 15 minutes walking distance away
4 5 Mandarin Oriental ldquoBel-Airrdquo bus ndeg 1 ndeg 3 ndeg 5 ndeg 7 ndeg 10 or ndeg 19
5 5 Moumlvenpick na free shuttle from hotel to airport
6 5 Swissocirctel ldquoPlace du Portrdquo bus ndeg 6 ndeg 8 ndeg 9 or ndeg 27
7 4+ Starling (ex Crowne Plaza)
5 minutes walking distance to congress centre
8 4 Auteuil ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
9 4 Bristol ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
10 4 Cornavin ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
11 4 Crowne Plaza (ex Ramada Park)
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12 4 De la Vendeacutee ldquoPetit-Vendeacuteerdquo bus ndeg 21
13 4 Epsom ldquoButinirdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg15
14 4 Le Montbrillant ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
15 4 Les Nations ldquoVidolletrdquo bus ndeg 5
16 4 Nash-Ville ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
17 4 NH Geneva Airport na free shuttle from hotel to airport
18 4 NH Rex ldquoCharmillesrdquo bus ndeg 10 ldquoServetterdquo tram ndeg 14 or ndeg 16
19 4 Novotel ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
20 4 Rotary ldquoChantepouletrdquo bus ndeg 10
21 4 Royal ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
22 4 Tiffany ldquoPlace du Cirquerdquo bus ndeg 1 ldquoRue du Standrdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15 ldquoBel-Airrdquo bus ndeg 10
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23 4 Warwick ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
24 3 Astoria ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
25 3 Bernina ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
26 3 Citadines Genegraveve Ferney Voltaire
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27 3 Cristal ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
28 3 Drake amp Longchamp ldquoButinirdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
29 3 Edelweiss ldquoNavigationrdquo bus ndeg 1
30 3 Eden ldquoSismondirdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
31 3 Express by Holiday Inn na free shuttle from hotel to airport
32 3 International amp Terminus ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
33 3 Jade ldquoMocirclerdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
34 3 Kipling ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
35 3 Le Grenil ldquoJonctionrdquo bus ndeg 10 ldquoPlace du Cirquerdquo tram ndeg 13
36 3 Longemalle ldquoPlace du Portrdquo bus ndeg 6 ndeg 8 ndeg 9 or ndeg 27
37 3 Mon Repos ldquoJardin Botaniquerdquo bus ndeg 28 ldquoSeacutecheronrdquo bus ndeg 1
38 3 Phoenix ldquoDe Joinvillerdquo bus ndeg10
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40 3 Ramada Encore ldquoStade de Genegraveverdquo bus ndeg ndeg 21 ndeg 22 ndeg 42 or ndeg 43
41 3 Strasbourg Univers ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
42 3 Suisse ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
43 3 Suitehotel ldquoPailly (Balexert)rdquo bus ndeg 10
44 3 Trente Trois 33 ldquoDe Joinvillerdquo bus ndeg10
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regIstratIon Forms
Goto bull EBMT 2012 Registration Form bull EBMT 2012 Education Day for Nurses bull EBMT 2012 Patient amp Family Day bull Hotel Reservation Form
10
6th ebmt patIent amp FamIly Day saturDay 31 marCh 2012
RegistrationPlease note that no fee is charged to attend the meeting but pre-registration is required for planning purposes
wwwebmtorgebmt2012 Link Patient amp Family Day
Dearpatientsfamilymembersandcarers
We have the pleasure to organize the 6th EBMT Patient amp Family Day together with patients and patient organizations from allacross Europe This important event will take place on Saturday31 March 2012 at the PALEXPO in Geneva The venue is easilyaccessiblebyrailwayandplane
Livelydiscussionsare thebase forbuilding trustbetweenpatientsanddoctorsForabetterunderstandingchoosingthebestmedicalcareandbalancingallpossibletherapeuticoptionsarecrucial
Patient-andfamily-relatedtopicshavebecomean integralpartofthe EBMTrsquos activities This yearrsquos focus will be on the challengesof life after stem cell transplantation including both autologousand allogeneic transplantations In Europe more than 28000patients receive an autologous or an allogeneic transplant every yearandareconfrontedwiththesamekindofchallengesafterthetransplantationThesessionswillbesupportedbytestimonialsfromrepresentativesofpatientassociationsandsocialworkers
In theafternoonyouwillhave theopportunity todiscussdiseasespecific issues with experts in round-table discussions Practicalissues likevaccinationtravellingcaringforchildrenorpetsandasessionon intimacyand fertilitywillbepartof thediscussionAnupdatedprogrammecanbefoundonthecongresshomepagewwwebmtorgebmt2012LinkPatientampFamilyday
Simultaneous translation in English French and German in theplenary sessions will facilitate mutual understanding amongstparticipants
Asattractingnumeroushumanitarianorganizations like theWorldHealth Organisation or the International Committee of the RedCrossGenevarsquoscharmgoesbeyonditslocationatthelakeandwillbe the perfect place for the 6thEBMTPatientampFamilyDay
Welookforwardtowelcomingyoutothisevent
JoumlrgHalter VeacuteroniqueChapuis JakobRPassweg YvesChalandonChairPatientampFamilyDay ChairPatientampFamilyDay CongressPresident ChairLocalOrganizing Committee
AndreacuteTichelli ArnoMank AlejandroMadrigalScientificChair PresidentEBMTNursesGroup EBMTPresident
0930 ndash 1230 Plenary Session 1 ndash 3
0930ndash1000 Welcome to the 6th EBMT Patient amp Family Day2012
1000ndash1100 Thepatientspeaksadifficultdecision(French) Lifeaftertransplantationachallenge(German)
1100ndash1130 Chronic GvHD
1130ndash1200 CoffeeBreak
1200ndash1230 Infectiousrisksandwhatcanbedone
1230ndash1330 Lunch
1330 ndash 1430 Round table Session
Acute Leukaemia Myelodysplastic syndrome Multiple myeloma Lymphoma Non-malignant disorders
1430 ndash 1700 Plenary Session 4 ndash 6
1430ndash1500 Impact of patient support groups
1500ndash1545 Practicalissuesvaccinationtravellingcaringforchildrencaringforpets
1545ndash1615 CoffeeBreak
1615ndash1645 Practicalissuesintimacysexualityandfertility
1645ndash1700 FarewellbytheEBMTPresidentoutlookintothe future of stem cell transplantation
1700 Endofmeeting
6th ebmt patIent amp FamIly Day 2012 lIFe aFter stem Cell transplantatIon
Preliminary Programme
11
sCIentIFIC sessIons
Patient amp Family Day
FollowingthesuccessofthefivepreviousPatientampFamilyDaysheldinLyon2007Florence2008Gothenburg2009Vienna2010andParis2011acomprehensiveandinformativePatientampFamilyDayisplannedforGenevaonSaturday31March2012
ThePatientampFamilyDayrsquosthemeldquoLifeafterstemcelltransplantationrdquowillbebroughtupduringPlenaryLecturesandRoundtableSessionsintheafternoon
Satellite Symposia
The EBMT meeting will begin on Sunday morning 1 April 2012at0900hwithacomprehensiveprogrammeofSatelliteSymposiaprepared by leading companies in the field in liaison with the EBMT2012ScientificCommittee
EBMT Lecture Van Bekkum Award
The official Opening Session will be held on Sunday evening1 April 2012 with the prestigious EBMT Lecture followed by theVanBekkumAward
TheVanBekkumawardisbestowedonthebestabstractsubmittedtotheEBMTAnnualMeetingandisselectedbytheEBMTBoard
Presidential Symposium Basic Science Award
The Presidential Symposium includes the best abstracts on basicscience and clinical topics An award for the Best Basic ScienceAbstractwillbepresentedduringthePresidentialSymposiumThisyearrsquos prize of euro2rsquo000isgenerouslysupportedbyGenzyme
Educational Sessions
Educational session topics will give a broad overview of currentstandardtreatmentandtrendsinstemcelltransplantation
Workshop Sessions
Workshop sessions include the discussion of technical proceduresand clinical management issues and allow the opportunity forquestionsandanswers
Controversies Sessions
This is an attractive form for debating controversial topics Underthe supervision and guidance of a chair opposing arguments areputforwardbytwospeakersrepresentingdifferentviewpointsTheaudiencewillhavea chance to state theiropinions regarding thedebatedtopic
Lunch Time Meetings
SixHotTopicLunchTimeMeetingsof40minuteswilltakeplaceonMondayandTuesdayThesubjectofthesemeetingsareautoimmunediseasersquos alternative donor small molecules in HSCT we at theEBMTandpost-transplantcarewhenthechildrenbecomesanadultWekeeponesubjectforalastminutehottopic
Working Parties
TheWorkingParty sessions form the cornerstonesof themeeting
providing delegates with an overview of study developments and
projects
The programme will be developed together with the chairpersons
andactivemembersoftheelevenEBMTworkingparties
bullAcuteLeukaemia
bullAplasticAnaemia
bullAutoimmuneDiseases
bullChronicLeukaemias
bullImmunobiology
bullInbornErrors
bullInfectiousDiseases
bullLateEffects
bullLymphoma
bullPaediatricDiseases
bullSolidTumours
Plenary Sessions amp Joint Sessions
TherewillbesixPlenarySessionsandthreeJointSessionsorganized
incollaborationwithpartnersocietiesandtheEBMTNursesGroup
bullJointSessionPhysiciansNurses
bullJointSessionEBMTWMDA
bullJointSessionWBMT
WBMT WorldwideNetworkforBloodandMarrowTransplantation
WMDA WorldMarrowDonorAssociation
Cell Processing Sessions
ThefirstCellProcessingDayonMonday2April2012isorganized
jointlybyEBMTandISCT(InternationalSocietyforCellularTherapy)
Itisintendedforpersonsworkinginthecellprocessinglaboratoryas
techniciansworkingonthebenchbiologistsandphysiciansdirectly
involvedincellprocessingcellprocessinglaboratorymanagersand
personsresponsibleforqualityassessmentofthecellprocessingpart
Paediatric Sessions
Almostallpaediatricactivitiessuchaseducationalworkingparty
scientific and poster sessions have been regrouped and will take
placeonTuesday3April2012ndashthePaediatricDay
Oral Sessions
PresentationsfortheOralSessionswillbeselectedfromsubmitted
abstractsbasedonthequalityoftheabstractwhichwillbescored
byatleastthreeindependentreferees
Poster Sessions
PosterSessionswillbeheldontheMondayandTuesdayevenings
Posterswillbeondisplaythroughoutthewholedaybutpresenting
authorswill beavailableduring these evening sessions todiscuss
theirworkandansweranyquestions
12
sCIentIFIC sessIons
EBMT Education Day for Nurses and Allied Health Professionals
The focus of the 8thAnnualEducationDaywillbeldquoEarlyand lateeffectsafterHSCTandtheirimpactofthepatientrsquosqualityofliferdquoThispre-meetingdayismeantasaneducationdayandtohighlightthiswehavemade some changes this year Thepresentations forthesessionswillbeplacedonthewebsitepostthemeetingtogetherwithspeakerCVreadinglistanddocumentsexplainingtheaimsforthisdayasaldquoMeetinginaboxrdquoTheaimofthisconceptistoenablefor nurses in Europe to set up this ldquoEducation Dayrdquo in their owncountriesFurthermoretherewillnotbeanyadvancedsessionOurambitionisthatnursesandalliedhealthprofessionalsregardlessoftheirexperiencewithinthefieldofHSCTwillhavesomethingnewtolearnfromthisdayandbringhometotheirownpractice
Nurses Group
TheNursesrsquogroup looksforwardtomeetingyouatEBMT2012inGeneva Themeeting this yearwill include theusual combinationof educational workshops (limited attendance) plenary orallypresentedabstractsandpostersThemeetingwillopenonMondaywith a session highlighting the activity of the EBMT Nurses group andpresentationofthe4thDistinguishedMeritAwardWearealsodelighted to be able to present a keynote speaker for this yearProfDrNoraKearneydirectoroftheCancerCareResearchCentreoftheUniversityofStirling(UK)ShewilltalkaboutnursingresearchandhoweducationcanimprovetheprofileoftheBMTnurse
AsameetingEBMTgiveusagreatopportunity for collaborationbetweendisciplinesand the joint session is one The topicof thisyearrsquos joint session will be communication ldquoSee all hear all sayeverythingrdquohowtopreventmiscommunicationrdquo
Data Management Group
The Data Management Group will organize educational sessionsandpracticalProMISesessionsDuringthemeetinggrouptrainingsessionsonthe internetdatamanagementsystemProMISe2willtakeplaceinthemaincomputerroomPleaseregisterinadvanceonthecongressregistrationform
(For more details on the Data Management Group Programmepleaserefertopage21)
JACIE Session
The 2012 JACIE Session will take place on Monday 4 April from1200 ndash 1300 This popular one hour session will include aninteresting informative and thought-provoking presentation foranybodyinvolvedintheprocessofJACIEaccreditation
4th EBMT Quality Management Meeting
Following the success of the past EBMT Quality Management MeetingsitwasdecidedtomakeitamainstayoftheEBMTCongressProgrammeAsobservedduringthepreviousQualityManagementMeetingsthisisafantasticopportunityforpeopleworkinginqualitymanagement to share experiences and to meet colleagues alsoworkinginthisincreasinglyimportantarea
Please note The 4th EBMT Quality Management Meeting is open to all delegatesattendingEBMT2012Pre-registrationonthecongressregistrationformisencouragedtofacilitatelogisticsandtocreateadatabaseforfuturecommunicationsrelatingtoqualitymanagementactivities
0900ndash1800 Satellite Symposia
1845ndash2015 Opening SessionEBMT Lecture
Chairs Alejandro Madrigal (London UK) Arno Mank (Amsterdam NL) Jakob Passweg (Basel CH)
The viral genome withinDidierTrono(LausanneCH)
Van Bekkum Award
sCIentIFIC programme physICIans sunDay 1 aprIl 2012
2015 Welcome Reception
Abstract Submission Deadlines
21 November 2011 Nurses Group
15 December 2011 Physicians amp Data Management Group
13
sCIentIFIC programme physICIans monDay 2 aprIl 2012
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 1HLA- and non-HLA immunogenetic factors
Chairs Nicolaus Kroumlger (Hamburg DE) Olle Ringdeacuten (Stockholm SE)
0800ndash0830 Genomic polymorphism and allogeneic HSCTJean-MarieTiercy(GenevaCH)
0830ndash0900 Optimal matching in haematopoietic cell transplantationEffiePetersdorf(SeattleUS)
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 2Female fertility maintenance
Chairs Alicia Rovoacute (Basel CH) Maria Teresia Van Lint (Genoa IT)
0800ndash0830 Female infertility after HSCTNinaSalooja(LondonUK)
0830ndash0900 New strategies for fertility preservation in women after HSCTArielRevel(JerusalemIL)
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 3Viruses in HSCT
Chairs Per Ljungman (Stockholm SE) Hans Hirsch (Basel CH)
0800ndash0830 Clinical features and outcome patients with respiratory virus infectionLaurentKaiser(GenevaCH)
0830ndash0900 Clinical use of pathogen specific T-lymphocytesHermannEinsele(WuumlrzburgDE)
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 4 Autologous HSCT for DLBCL
Chairs Anna Sureda (Cambridge UK) Christian Gisselbrecht (Paris FR)
0800ndash0830 Role of autologous HSCT in the R-CHOP eraMicheleGhielmini(LuganoCH)
0830ndash0900 RIT as part of the high-dose scheduleFranckMorschhauser(LilleFR)
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 1Stem cell engineering
Cell Processing Day
Session
Chairs Ineke Slaper-Cortenbach (Utrecht NL) Federico Rodriguez (San Diego US)
0800ndash0830 Graft engineering mimicking the marrow microenvironment for cord expansionVardaDeutsch(Tel-AvivIL)
0830ndash0900 Cryopreservation and thawing of haematopoietic cellsGregorioMartin-Henao(BarcelonaES)
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 2Donor selection
Chairs Franco Aversa (Perugia IT) Joumlrg Halter (Basel CH)
0800ndash0830 When you do not have a good donorMaryEapen(MilwaukeeUS)
0830ndash0900 Is there an age limit for a matched family donorDerwoodPamphilon(BristolUK)
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 3What is the most appropriate conditioning regimen
Chairs Francesco Frassoni (Genoa IT) Miguel Sanz (Valencia ES)
0800ndash0830 When is standard conditioning indicatedCharlesCraddock(BirminghamUK)
0830ndash0900 In case of RIC which is the most appropriate regimenMohamadMohty(NantesFR)
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 4The metabolic syndrome and its consequences
Chairs Hans-Jochem Kolb (Munich DE) Anita Lawitschka (Vienna AT)
0800ndash0830 Prevalence and risk factors for metabolic syndrome after HSCTMerviTaskinen(HelsinkiFI)
0830ndash0900 Screening for metabolic syndrome after HSCT What difference will it makeDianaGreenfield(SheffieldUK)
0900 ndash 1030 JACIE Educational Session
0930 ndash 1100 Presidential Symposium
0930 ndash 1100 Technical aspects IBasic processing aspects and problem management
Cell Processing Day
Session
Chair Francesco Lanza (Cremona IT)
0930ndash1000 Processing of the peripheral blood progenitor cell products using a novel acustophoresis platformStefanScheding(LundSE)
1000ndash1030 Thawing of stem cell products in the lab or bedsideFedericoRodriguez(SanDiegoUSA)
1030ndash1100 Erythrocyte depletion when amp howDamianosSotiropoulos(ThessalonikiGR)
1130 ndash 1300 Working Party Sessions
- Late Effects
- Immunobiology
- Akute Leukaemia
14
sCIentIFIC programme physICIans monDay 2 aprIl 2012
1130 ndash 1300 Controversy 1Outpatient transplantation versus protective measures
Chairs Juumlrgen Finke (Freiburg DE) Dominik Heim (Basel CH)
1130ndash1200 Protective measuresPerLjungman(StockholmSE)
1200ndash1230 Outpatient transplantationJayeshMehta(ChicagoUS)
1230ndash1300 Discussion
1130 ndash 1300 Quality assessment Cell Processing Day
Session
Chair Christian Chabannon (Marseille FR)
1130ndash1200 CD34 enumeration pre and post cryopreservationFrancescoLanza(CremonaIT)
1200ndash1230 Terminology and labeling of cellular therapy productsInekeSlaper-Cortenbach(UtrechtNL)
1230ndash1300 GMP facilities what for and what are the rulesChristianKalberer(BaselCH)
1200 ndash 1300 JACIE Session
1200ndash1220 Consequences of regulation on ATMPsMarkLowdell(LondonUK)
1220ndash1240 5th edition of the standardsDerwoodPamphilon(BristolUK)
1240ndash1300 Implementation of ISBT128InekeSlaper-Cortenbach(UtrechtNL)
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time meeting 1Autoimmune diseases
Chairs Riccardo Saccardi (Florence IT) Athanasios Fassas (Thessaloniki GR)
1310ndash1330 Autoimmune disease stem cell transplantation an appraisalAlanTyndall(BaselCH)
1330ndash1350 MSC for autoimmune diseaseChristianJorgensen(MontpellierFR)
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time meeting 2Alternative donor
Chairs Arnon Nagler (Tel Hashomer IL) Fabio Ciceri (Milan IT)
1310ndash1330 Umbilical cord blood transplantation past present and futureElianeGluckman(ParisFR)
1330ndash1350 Haploidentical transplantation when and howAndreaBacigalupo(GenoaIT)
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time meeting 3Small molecules in HSCT
Chairs Axel Zander (Hamburg DE) Eduardo Olavarria (Pamplona ES)
1310ndash1330 The use of TKIs for CML in the context of allogeneic stem cell transplantationFranckNicolini(LyonFR)
1330ndash1350 Rethinking FLT3 inhibitorsFlorianHeidel(MagdeburgDE)
1400 ndash 1530 Oral Sessions 1 ndash 6
1600 ndash 1730 Working Party Sessions
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Severe Aplastic Anaemia
- Solid Tumours
1600 ndash 1730 Controversy 2Is HSCT useful in amyloidosis
Chairs Goumlsta Gahrton (Stockholm SE) Urs Hess (St Gallen CH)
1600ndash1630 Autologous HSCT is here to stayPhilippeMoreau(NantesFR)
1630ndash1700 New drugs will make HSCT obsoleteGiampaoloMerlini(PaviaIT)
1700ndash1730 Discussion
1600 ndash 1730 Technical aspects IIAdvanced cell engineering
Cell Processing Day
Session
Chair Martin Hildebrandt (Hannover DE)
Cell selection for clinical use Regulatory T cellsMatthiasEdinger(RegensburgDE)
Engineering of T-helper cells and cytotoxic T-cellsTobiasFeuchtinger(TuumlbingenDE)
Expansion of NK cells for clinical useUlrikeKoehl(FrankfurtDE)
1730 ndash 1900 Poster Sessions
15
sCIentIFIC programme physICIans tuesDay 3 aprIl 2012
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 5Iron overload in HSCT ndash assessment and treatment
Chairs Alberto Bosi (Florence IT) Michel Duchosal (Lausanne CH)
0800ndash0830 Iron overload and outcome of allogeneic HSCTJohnKoreth(BostonUS)
0830ndash0900 Posttransplant iron depletionAntonioPiga(TurinIT)
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 6AML allogeneic HSCT in first CR
Chairs Didier Blaise (Marseille FR) Charles Craddock (Birmingham UK)
0800ndash0830 Non-transplant results in the elderly AMLAlanBurnett(CardiffUK)
0830ndash0900 How to transplant patients with AML in 1 CRJanCornelissen(RotterdamNL)
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 7Haemoglobinopathy and HSCT
Paediatric Day
Session
Chairs Guido Lucarelli (Rome IT) Ardeshir Ghavamzadeh (Tehran IR)
0800ndash0830 ThalassaemiaEmanueleAngelucci(CalgiariIT)
0830ndash0900 Sickle cell diseaseFranccediloiseBernaudin(CreacuteteilFR)
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 8Stem cell transplantation for relapsed refractory Hodgkinrsquos lymphoma patients
Chair Paolo Corradini (Milan IT)
0800ndash0830 Autologous stem cell transplantAndreasJosting(CologneDE)
0830ndash0900 Allogeneic stem cell transplantAnnaSureda(CambridgeUK)
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 5Immunosuppressive drugs for GvHD
Chairs Mauricette Michallet (Lyon FR) Yves Chalandon (Geneva CH)
0800ndash0830 Overview of immunosuppressive agents for prevention and treatment of GvHDCoreyCutler(BostonUS)
0830ndash0900 When and how to use which drugErnstHoller(RegensburgDE)
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 6HLA antibodies in HSCT
Chairs Effie Petersdorf (Seattle US) Jean Villard (Geneva CH)
0800ndash0830 Technical approach of HLA-antibody testingStefanSchaub(BaselCH)
0830ndash0900 The role of anti-HLA antibodies in rejection AnnekeBrand(LeidenNL)
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 7Decision making How to choose a cord blood unit
Paediatric Day
Session
Chairs Vincent Kindler (Geneva CH)
0800ndash0830 Umbilical cord blood transplantation how when and for whomArnonNagler(TelHashomerIL)
0830ndash0900 Single double CB unit or intramedullary application VandersonRocha(OxfordUK)
0930 ndash 1100 Plenary Session 1GvHD
Chairs Mary Horowitz (Milwaukee US) Ernst Holler (Regensburg DE)
0930ndash1000 Second line treatment when to start and what to useGeacuterardSocieacute(ParisFR)
1000ndash1030 Experimental drugs for GvHDDanWeissdorf(MinneapolisUS)
1030ndash1100 Assessment of treatment response StevenPavletic(BethesdaUS)
0930 ndash 1100 Plenary Session 2Cellular therapy
Chairs Marina Cavazzana-Calvo (Paris FR) Aleksandra Wodnar-Filipowicz (Basel CH)
0930ndash1000 Epithelial stem cells and regenerative medicine PaulRRiley(LondonUK)
1000ndash1030 Wiskott Aldrich SyndromeChristophKlein(HannoverDE)
1030ndash1100 Gene therapy for chronic granulomatous disease lessons and perspectivesManuelGrez(FrankfurtDE)
16
sCIentIFIC programme physICIans tuesDay 3 aprIl 2012
0930 ndash 1100 Plenary Session 3Paediatric Day
Paediatric Day
Session
Chairs Christina Peters (Vienna AT) Kurt Leibundgut (Berne CH)
0930ndash1000 Advances in overcoming treatment resistance in recurrent malignant brain tumours
From autologous to allogeneic HSCT following myeloablative chemotherapy HishamAbdel-Azim(LosAngelesUS)
1000ndash1030 Allogeneic HSCT for children with monosomy 7FrancoLocatelli(RomeIT)
1030ndash1100 Paediatric haploidentical allogeneic stem cell transplantationPeterLang(TuumlbingenDE)
0930 ndash 1100 Joint Session Physicians NursesldquoSee all hear all say everythingrdquo how to prevent miscommunication
Chairs Arno Mank (Amsterdam NL) Andreacute Tichelli (Basel CH)
0930ndash1000 What healthcare professionals believe they say and what patients think they hearLesleyFallowfield(BrightonUK)
1000ndash1030 Look through my eyesrsquo The patientrsquos point of viewPeterKapitein(NL)
1030ndash1100 Communication within the nurse-physician team AlexanderKiss(BaselCH)
1130 ndash 1300 Working Party Sessions
- Chronic Leukaemia
- Paediatric Diseases Paediatric Day Session
1130 ndash 1300 Nuclear Accidents Session
1130 ndash 1300 Controversy 3Older sibling versus young unrelated donor
Chairs Geacuterard Socieacute (Paris FR) Andreas Buser (Basel CH)
1130ndash1200 Older sibling is betterDietgerNiederwieser(LeipzigDE)
1200ndash1230 Younger perfectly matched unrelated donor is better NicolausKroumlger(HamburgDE)
1230ndash1300 Discussion
1300 ndash 1400 Nature Publishing Group
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time meeting 4We at the EBMT
Chairs Alejandro Madrigal (London UK) Alois Gratwohl (Basel CH)
1310ndash1330 25 years of electronic data management lessons for the futureRonaldBrand(LeidenNL)
1330ndash1350 Ten years after the first JACIE inspectionChristianChabannon(MarseilleFR)
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time meeting 5Post-transplant care when the child becomes an adult
Paediatric Day
Session
Chairs Giorgio Dini (Genoa IT) Tayfun Guumlngoumlr (Zurich CH)
1310ndash1330 Transition paediatrics-adult care CharlotteNiemeyer(FreiburgDE)
1330ndash1350 Adolescence in the posttransplant phase ThomasKlingebiel(FrankfurtDE)
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time meeting 6Last minute hot topic
1400 ndash 1530 Oral Sessions 7 ndash 12
1600 ndash 1730 Working Party Sessions
- Infectious Diseases
- Inborn Errors Paediatric Day Session
- Lymphoma
1600 ndash 1730 Controversy 4Are cord blood banks affordable
Chairs Sergio Querol (London UK) Grazia Nicoloso de Faveri (Berne CH)
1600ndash1630 No they are notThomasBart(BerneCH)
1630ndash1700 Yes they are GesineKoumlgler(DuumlsseldorfDE)
1700ndash1730 Discussion
1600 ndash 1730 Joint Session EBMT WBMT
1730 ndash 1900 Poster Sessions
17
sCIentIFIC programme physICIans WeDnesDay 4 aprIl 2012
nuClear aCCIDent CommIttee traInIng sessIon WeDnesDay 4 aprIl 2012
0730 ndash 0830 General Assembly
0830 ndash 1000 Oral Sessions 13 ndash 20
1030 ndash 1200 Plenary Session 4Do registries still have a future
Chairs Norbert-Claude Gorin (Paris FR) Jane Apperley (London UK)
1030ndash1100 The macroeconomics of stem cell transplantationAloisGratwohl(BaselCH)
1100ndash1130 The future of observational research in stem cell transplantationMaryHorowitz(MilwaukeeUS)
1130ndash1200 Donor follow-up ndash why it is neededSuzannavanWalraven(LeidenNL)
1030 ndash 1200 Plenary Session 5Endothelial disease in HSCT
Chairs Andrea Bacigalupo (Genoa IT) Eliane Gluckman (Paris FR)
1030ndash1100 The role of the endothelium in HSCTEnricCarreras(BarcelonaES)
1100ndash1130 Sinusoidal obstruction syndromeLauraRubbia-Brandt(GenevaCH)
1130ndash1200 Transplant associated microangiopathyTapaniRuutu(HelsinkiFI)
1030 ndash 1200 Plenary Session 6Stem cells and the microenvironment
Chairs John Goldman (London UK) Markus Manz (Zurich CH)
1030ndash1100 Stem cells out of the nicheTsveeLapidot(RehovotIL)
1100ndash1130 Stem cells into the thymus YannBarrandon(LausanneCH)
1130ndash1200 Mesenchymal and haematopoietic stem cells form a unique bone marrow niche SimoacutenMeacutendez-Ferrer(MadridES)
1030 ndash 1200 Joint Session EBMT WMDA
1215 ndash 1345 Final Plenary SessionAll around the telomere
Chairs Willem Fibbe (Leiden NL) Gabriela Baerlocher (Berne CH)
1215ndash1245 Telomere structure and maintenance by the telomerase enzymeJoachimLingner(LausanneCH)
1245ndash1315 Dyskeratosis congenita a disorder of telomere biologyBlancheAlter(RockvilleUS)
1315ndash1345 Telomere attrition and the telomeropathies focus on marrow failure and regenerationNealYoung(BethesdaUS)
1345 ndash 1400 Closing Session
1400 ndash 1800 Advanced EBMT training course on European approach to the medical management of mass radiation exposure
Chairs R Powles (London UK) A Madrigal (London UK)
1400 IntroductionAlejandroMadrigal(LondonUK)
1405 Basic irradiation physics for ldquobeginnersrdquoDuncanCox(UK)
1420 Previous incidents effects of irradiationLeifStenke(StockholmSE)
1450 Scenarios ndash hidden sources overtDuncanCox(UK)
1520 Primary triageTonyBleetman(UK)
1550 Secondary triage METREPOL EBMT Pocket GuideRayPowles(LondonUK)
1620 Supportive therapy to neutropenic patientsGrahamJackson(Newcastle-upon-TyneUK)
1650 BMT protocols BMT triageTonyPagliuca(LondonUK)
1705 Multi-organ dysfunction syndromeBahwnaSirohi(NewDelhiIN)
1720 EBMT REMM HPA website familiarizationJaneApperley(LondonUK)
1750 Closing remarksRayPowles(LondonUK)
RegistrationIfinterestedpleaseenrollforthesessionviaonlineapplicationorcontactSharonGage
sharongagesrgprojectmanagementcouk
18
nurses eDuCatIon Day sunDay 1 aprIl 2012
EBMT Education Day for Nurses amp Allied Health Professionals
AsinpreviousyearstherewillbeaPre-meetingEducationDayaimedatnursesandhealthprofessionalThefocusofthe8thAnnualEducationDay will be ldquoEarly and late effects after Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation and their impact of the patientrsquos quality of liferdquo Our ambitionisthatnursesandalliedhealthprofessionalsregardlessoftheirexperiencewithinthefieldofHSCTwillhavesomethingnewtolearnfromthisdayandbringhometotheirownpractice
EBMT Education Day Preliminary Programme
0900ndash0910 Welcome and introductionArnoMank(AmsterdamNL)
0910ndash0950 Nausea amp vomiting ndash to vomit or not to vomit MalinHakansson(GothenburgSE)
0950ndash1030 Skin care ndash not every rash is GvHD EileenParry(LancashireUK)
1030ndash1100 Coffeebreak
1100ndash1145 The golden hour ndash management of neutropenic sepsis JohnMurray(ManchesterUK)
1145ndash1230 Abnormal liver function tests CathrinFlynn(DublinIE)
1230ndash1330 Lunch
RegistrationThis education day is separate from the EBMT meeting and registration for the congress does not automatically entitle participation at the EBMT Education Day
PleaseregisterviaInternetwwwebmtorgebmt2012LinkRegistration(Paymentbycreditcardwillbenecessary)orusetherespectiveregistrationformThankstogenerouscorporatesponsorshiptheregistrationfeeisonlyeuro50ndashperparticipantForassistancepleasecontactebmtcongrexch
1330ndash1410 Stepping out ndash rehabilitation post HSCT JoachimWiskermann(HeidelbergDE)
1410ndash1450 Fertility CorienEcltink(AmsterdamNL)
1450ndash1510 Coffeebreak
1510ndash1550 Late effects YvesChalandon(GenevaCH)
1550ndash1630 Survivorship DianaGreenfield(SheffieldUK)
1630ndash1640 ClosingElisabethWallhult(GothenburgSE)
19
monDay 2 aprIl 2012 ndash sCIentIFIC programme nurses group WeDnesDay 4 aprIl 2012
Educational Sessions
There will be six early morning educational sessions covering thefollowingtopics
bull Extra Corporal Photopheresis (ECP) PeterTaylor(UK)
bull Management of the immunosuppressive patient VeroniqueCamus(CH)
bull Transplant at home ChristinaGallego(ES)
bull Donor issues ndash Who is looking after me MalreadNiconghalie(IE)
bull Compliance MonicaFliedner(CH)
bull Safe administration of chemotherapy BernieOrsquoDonnell(IE)
Workshops
This year theNursesgroupwill hold fourworkshopsand threeofthesewillberepeatedAllworkshopswillhavelimitedcapacityItishopedthatbydoingthiswewillbeabletohaveamoreinteractiveandpracticalsession
Workshop 1Central Venous Access Device (CVAD)
Steve Hill (Manchester UK)
Workshop 2Sexuality
Corien M Eeltink (Amsterdam NL)
Workshop 3Care of the carer
Barry Quinn (London UK)
Workshop 4European management
Susanne Heijmenberg (Amsterdam NL)
Nurses Annual Meeting
TheNursesAnnualMeetingwilltakeplaceonTuesdayfrom0830to0920
repeatedworkshopswithlimitedattendance
Plenary Sessions
Therewillbefiveplenarysessionswiththreespeakerseachgivingparticipants the opportunity to meet the expert
Disease updates
bull Lymphoma PeterDreger(HeidelbergDE)
bull Acute Lymphatic Leukemia MohamadMohty(FR)
bull Aplastic anaemia
Apheresis
bull Mobilisation JohnMurray(ManchesterUK)
bull Extra Corporal Photopheresis (ECP) MaggieFoster(UK)
bull Donor follow-up JoergHalter(BaselCH)
Management of haematology emergencies
bull Septic shock JohnMurray(ManchesterUK)
bull Extravasation BernieOacuteDonell(IE)
bull Tumour lysis JoachimBlankart(HamburgDE)
bull Transfusion reactions MonicaBraisch(CH)
Management of relapse
bull The transition from active to palliative care MatsLinderholm(UmearingSE)
bull Donor Lymphocyte Infusion (DLI) EudoardoOlavarrioLopez(ES)
bull Ethical issues-dilemmas TanjaKrones(CH)
Paediatrics
bull Sibling to the patient MargarethaNolbris(GothenburgSE)
bull Complementary therapy OliveOacuteNeill(IE)
bull Psychological aspects
TheNursesrsquogrouplooksforwardtomeetingyouatEBMT2012inGenevaThemeetingthisyearwillincludethecombinationofeducationalsessionsworkshops(limitedattendance)plenarysessionsandorallypresentedabstractsandposters
ThemainmeetingwillopenonMondaymorningwithaPresidentialsymposiumgivinganoverviewoftheactivitiesaswellastheachievementsanddevelopmentsoftheEBMTNursesGroupThisyeartherewillbeakeynotespeakerProfDrNoraKearneydirectoroftheCancerCareResearchCentreoftheUniversityofStirling(UK)ShewilltalkaboutnursingresearchandhoweducationcanimprovetheprofileoftheBMTnurse
20
Oral Sessions
Oralsessionswillbeselectedfromsubmittedabstractsaccordingtoscoresgiventothembytheabstractreviewboard
Poster Sessions
Nursesrsquo posters selected from submitted abstracts will be displayedthroughoutthecongresswithtimefordiscussiononMondayandTuesdayeveningswhenpresentersareexpectedtobeavailableattheirposter
Prizes
The Nurses group is pleased to announce that the best oralpresentationandthebestposterwillbeawarded
National Group Meetings
AsinpreviousyearsnationalgroupshavetheopportunitytomeetanddiscussnationalmattersofHSCTnursingintheirownlanguageCountries which donrsquot have a formal national group yet couldget together and discuss setting up a national group to combineworkforcesandexchangeexperiencesintheirownlanguage
Nurses Satelllite Symposia
Two Nursing Satellite Symposia will take place on Monday andTuesdayfrom1300ndash1400
monDay 2 aprIl 2012 ndash sCIentIFIC programme nurses group WeDnesDay 4 aprIl 2012
21
sCIentIFIC programme Data management group
As inprevious years theEBMTDataManagementgroupwill usetheopportunityprovidedbythisAnnualMeetingtoofferaseriesoftechnicalandscientificsessionsfordatamanagementprofessionalswithinaninteractiveandfriendlyenvironmentThiswillbeanotheruniqueopportunityforindividualsfromdifferentcentrescountriesandinstitutionstomeetupandgettoknoweachotherfacetoface
ProMISe Training SessionsWeareonceagainofferingtrainingsessionsonhowtoaccessandusetheRegistrydatabasebymeansofProMISeforData Entry andData Retrieval ndash with additional sessions this year for HLA and MED-B formsTheData Entrysession isan introductionandonlyabsolute beginners shouldsignupforitThiscoursewillemphasizehowtoenteraMED-Aregistration(includingsubsequenttransplantandfollow-upsforapatient)TheData Retrieval session will focus on obtaining data listings frequencies and how to run reportsAlthough this course is open to all users it is not recommendedforpeoplewhoareabsolutebeginners[PleasenotethattheDataRetrievalsessiononTuesday isarepetitionoftheMondaysessiontoallowmoreparticipantstoattendandbenefitfromthecourse]
The HLA Data Entry session on Tuesday is a workshop sessionwhich will focus on how to enter HLA typing reports for thoseusers who want to do it themselves (building on the morningrsquosHLAEducationalsession inthe lecturehall)Thissession isaimedprimarily at experienced ProMISe users The ADVANCED DATA ENTRY (including MED-B) amp QampA training session on Tuesdayafternoon is open to everyoneandwillconcentrateonexamplesofcomplexdataincludingaddingmissingdatafollowupssubsequentdiagnosesandtransplantsaswellastheintricaciesofMED-BdataentrywithapracticalQampAsession
Please note A maximum of 30 participants can attend eachProMISe training session in the main computer room We kindlyask participants to register in advance following the instructions providedonthecongressregistrationformwithaseparateformtobecompletedforProMISetrainingcourses
Educational SessionsAvariedprogrammefordatamanagementprofessionalsatalllevelsof their career Therewillbeeducational sessions toassistpeoplewho are new to the field to enhance their knowledge and somesessionswithhigherscientificcontextwhichshouldbeofinteresttoeverybodyregardlessofbackgroundThesessionswillincludebullScience-stemcellmobilizationantibodiesacuteleukaemiaHLAbullJACIE-explanationandrequirementsforJACIEaccreditationbullDataqualityndashalwaysimportantbullPaediatricsbullSessionsonFollow-upformssolidtumours(withreferenceto
Med-Bforms)survivorshipandlong-termfollow-upfocusingonissuesfacedbypatients
bullHintsandtipsfortransplantregistrationndashaworkshoptypesessionondataentryforallcentres
bullPresentationsfromDatamanagersandotherprofessionalsbasedincentressharingtheirexperiencendashwithexamplesofprocedurestheyusetoensuregoodworkingpractise
Werecommendparticipantstoattendasmanysessionsaspossiblendasheveniftheydonotseemtorelatetotheirwork(wehavefoundinthepastthatpeoplelearnmoreaboutadulttransplantsbyfindingoutwhatisinvolvedinpaediatrictransplants)Sothatwecanalllearnfrom each other we encourage active participation raising issuesandrequestingclarifications
1500 ndash 1800 Statistical Course 1 Saturday 31 March 2012
0900 ndash 1200 Statistical Course 2 Sunday 1 April 2012
1340 ndash 1540 Statistical Symposium Tuesday 3 April 2012
1600 ndash 1730 Statistical Roundtable Tuesday 3 April 2012
22
0900 ndash 1700 ProMISe2 Training Sessions
0900ndash1200 Data retrieval (experienced users only)KeirenKirklandJuliaLee(LondonUK)
1330ndash1430 HLA data entry (experienced users only)ShelleyHewerdineAugustinCabrera(LondonUK)
1500ndash1700 Advanced data entry (including Med B) and Q amp A workshopCarmenRuiz(LondonUK)
0900 ndash 1630 ProMISe2 Training Sessions
0900ndash1200 Data entry (new users only)HelenBaldomero(BaselCH)NicoleRaus(LyonFR)
1330ndash1630 Data retrieval (experienced users only)KeirenKirklandJuliaLee(LondonUK)
0900 ndash 1030 JACIE Educational Session
1045 ndash 1710 Educational Sessions
1045ndash1125 Stem cell mobilization ndash a key development in modern blood and marrow transplantationCurlyMorris(BelfastUK)
0900 ndash 1500 Educational Sessions
0900ndash1030 HLAIliasDoxiadis(LeidenNL)
1040ndash1120 AntibodiesSilviaMontoto(LondonUK)
1130ndash1210 Acute leukaemia (including ALL)SebastianGiebel(GliwicePL)
1210ndash1330 LunchBreak
1330ndash1410 Centre presentation ndash details to be adviced
1420ndash1500 Centre presentation ndash details to be adviced
1135ndash1215 Hints and tips for transplant registration with the EBMTCarmenRuiz(LondonUK)
1225ndash1305 The importance of follow-up formsSimonaIacobelli(RomeIT)
1305ndash1400 LunchBreak
1400ndash1440 Survivorship follow up issues and patientsrsquo experiencesMichelleKenyon(LondonUK)
1450ndash1530 Solid tumoursDidierBlaise(MarseilleFR)
1540ndash1620 Paediatric diseasesIsaacYaniv(Petach-TikvaIL)
1630ndash1710 Queries questions and the first Data Quality QuizBeateLindner(InnsbruckAT)FranziskaStrehle(UlmDE)
sCIentIFIC programme Data management group tuesDay 3 aprIl 2012
sCIentIFIC programme Data management group monDay 2 aprIl 2012
23
sCIentIFIC programme QualIty management group monDay 2 aprIl 2012
1030 ndash 1130 Workshop 1Indicators (JACIE Standards)
1030ndash1040 Clinical indicatorPhillipeLewalle(BrusselsBE)
1040ndash1050 Collection indicatorPhuongHuynh(BrusselsBE)
1050ndash1100 Processing IndicatorGillesClapisson(LyonFR)
1100ndash1130 Q amp A
1400 ndash 1500 Lecture 1How we validate the apheresis machine
Chair Harry C Schouten (Maastricht NL)
1400ndash1420 tbc1420ndash1440 SandraLoaiza(LondonUK)1440ndash1500 KristinaHoumllig(DresdenDE)
1515 ndash 1615 Lecture 2Can you save money by improving the quality
Chair Elena Vassalo (Turin IT)
1515ndash1615 FreacutedeacutericNouaille(Neuilly-sur-SeineFR)
1630 ndash 1730 Lecture 3Engaging physicians in quality
Chair Pierre Biron (Lyon FR)
1630ndash1730 EduardoOlavarria(PamplonaES)
1730 ndash 1830 Workshop 2Electronic quality management system (commercial and in-inhouse alternatives)
1730ndash1740 Manual systemKirtashPatel(LondonUK)
1740ndash1750 Electronic system used at Maastricht University HospitalBiancaWauben(MaastrichtNL)
1750ndash1800 Electronic system used at Leacuteon-BeacuterardPierreEmmanuelDonot(LyonFR)
1800ndash1830 Q amp A
aDvanCe notICe
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39th Annual Meeting of the European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation
39th Meeting of the Physicians29th Meeting of the EBMT Nurses Group12th Meeting of the EBMT Data Management Group5th Meeting of the Quality Management Group2nd Meeting of the Cell Processing Group7th EBMTPatientampFamilyDaybullSaturday6April2013
London UK bull 7 ndash 10 April 2013
2013
European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation
EBMTExcellence in Science
24
1st ebmt Cell proCessIng Day monDay 2 aprIl 2012
1st Meeting of the EBMT Cell Processing Group
ThefirstCell Processing Day of theEBMT isplannedjointlybyEBMTandISCT
It is mainly intended for persons working in the cellprocessing laboratory as technicians working on thebenchbiologistsandphysiciansdirectlyinvolvedincellprocessing cell processing laboratory managers andpersons responsible for quality assessment of the cell processingpart
The programme includes theoretical presentationsdiscussions and sessions considering practical aspectsofcellprocessingproblemmanagementandreporting
The Cell Processing Group will meet on Monday 2 April 2012 andisanintegralpartoftheEBMT2012Annual Meeting which takes place at the PalexpoGenevainSwitzerlandfrom1ndash4April2012
PhotoBloodcellscopyKeystoneSciencePhotoLibraryAndrewSyred
Taking place during the EBMT 2012
Annual Meeting
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 1Stem cell engineering
Chairs Ineke Slaper-Cortenbach (Utrecht NL) Federico Rodriguez (San Diego USA)
Graft engineering Mimicking the marrow microenvironment for cord expansionVardaDeutsch(Tel-AvivIL)
Cryopreservation and thawing of hamatopoietic cellsGregorioMartin-Henao(BarcelonaES)
0930 ndash 1100 Technical aspects IBasic processing aspects and problem management
Chair Francesco Lanza (Cremona IT)
Processing of the peripheral blood progenitor cell products using a novel acustophoresis platformStefanScheding(LundSE)
Thawing of stem cell products in the lab or bedsideFedericoRodriguez(SanDiegoUSA)
Erythrocyte depletion when amp howDamianosSotiropoulos(ThessalonikiGR)
1100ndash1130 Pause
1130 ndash 1300 Quality assessment
Chair Christian Chabannon (Marseille FR)
CD34 enumeration pre and post cryopreservationFrancescoLanza(CremonaIT)
Terminology and labeling of cellular therapy productsInekeSlaper-Cortenbach(UtrechtNL)
GMP facilities what for and what are the rulesChristianKalberer(BaselCH)
1300ndash1400 Lunch
1400 ndash 1530 Oral session Stem cell mobilization and graft engineering
Chairs Francesco Lanza (Cremona IT) Mario Bargetzi (Aarau CH)
Oral sessions to be defined according to abstract reviewing
1530ndash1600 CoffeeBreak
1600 ndash 1730 Technical aspects IIAdvanced cell engineering
Chair Martin Hildebrandt (Hannover DE)
Cell selection for clinical use Regulatory T cellsMatthiasEdinger(RegensburgDE)
Engineering of T-helper cells and cytotoxic T-cellsTobiasFeuchtinger(TuumlbingenDE)
Expansion of NK cells for clinical useUlrikeKoehl(FrankfurtDE)
25
1st ebmt paeDIatrIC Day tuesDay 3 aprIl 2012
Taking place during the EBMT 2012
Annual Meeting
Paediatric Day
During EBMT 2012 Annual Meeting taking place atthePalexpoGenevaSwitzerlandfrom1ndash4April2012there will be a special day for paediatric stem celltransplantation
Almost all paediatric activities such as educationalworkingpartyscientificandpostersessionshavebeenregroupedandwillbeheldonTuesday 3 April 2012
Nurses paediatric sessions will take place on MondayandWednesday
copypicturesYantra-FotoliacomKarinHildebrand-FotoliacomVRD-Fotoliacom
0800 ndash 0900 Educational SessionHaemaglobinopathy and HSCT
Chairs Guido Lucarelli (Rome IT) Ardeshir Ghavamzadeh (Tehran IR)
0800ndash0830 ThalassaemiaEmanueleAngelucci(CalgiariIT)
0830ndash0900 Sickle cell anaemiaFranccediloiseBernaudin(CreacuteteilFR)
0800 ndash 0900 WorkshopDecision making How to choose a cord blood unit
Chairs Marie Robin (Paris FR) Vincent Kindler (Geneva CH)
0800ndash0830 Umbilical cord blood transplantation how when and for whomArnonNagler(TelHashomerIL)
0830ndash0900 Single double CB unit or intramedullar application VandersonRocha(OxfordUK)
0930 ndash 1100 Plenary 3Paediatric Day
Chairs Christina Peters (Vienna AT) Kurt Leibundgut (Berne CH)
0930ndash1000 Advances in overcoming treatment resistance in recurrent malignant brain tumours
From autologous to allogeneic HSCT following myeloablative chemotherapy HishamAbdel-Azim(LosAngelesUS)
1000ndash1030 Allogeneic HSCT for children with monosomy 7FrancoLocatelli(RomeIT)
1030ndash1100 Paediatric haploidentical allogeneic stem cell transplantationPeterLang(TuumlbingenDE)
1100ndash1130 CoffeeBreak
1130 ndash 1300 Working PartyPaediatric Diseases
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time Meeting 5Post-transplant care when the child becomes an adult
Chairs Giorgio Dini (Genoa IT) Tayfun Guumlngoumlr (Zurich CH)
1310ndash1330 Transition paediatrics-adult care CharlotteNiemeyer(FreiburgDE)
1330ndash1350 Adolescence in the posttransplant phase ThomasKlingebiel(FrankfurtDE)
1400 ndash 1530 Oral SessionPaediatric transplantation
1530ndash1600 CoffeeBreak
1600 ndash 1730 Working PartyInborn Errors
1730 ndash 1900 Poster Session
26
Call For abstraCts
Abstract Submission Deadlines
21 November 2011 Nurses Group15 December 2011 Physicians amp Data Management Group
Allparticipantsareinvitedtosubmitabstractsononeofthetopicslistedonpage27
Abstracts may only be submitted via Internet Late abstracts will not be considered
Tosubmityourabstractpleasegotothewebsiteat wwwebmtorgebmt2012
Thedifferent submission links forphysiciansnursesand thedatamanagement group will be available on the internet ldquoCall for AbstractsrdquoPleasemakesuretoselecttheappropriatelink
Inordertostandardizetheabstractlayoutweaskyoutoreadthepreparation guidelines at this link CAREFULLY Avoid submissionwithin48hoursofthedeadlineforbestsystemperformance
Guidelines for submission of abstracts
1 Abstracts may be submitted only via Internet Abstractssubmittedviafaxore-mailwillnotbeaccepted
2 AllabstractsmustbesubmittedandpresentedinEnglish3 Abstractsshouldcontainoriginalmaterialneitherpublishednor
presentedelsewherepriorto1 April 20124 Withinternetsubmissionofanabstracttheauthor(s)transfer(s)
all copyrightownership to theEuropeanGroup forBloodandMarrowTransplantation
5 Abstractsshouldbeinformativecontainingobjectivesmethodsresultsandaconclusion Just thepromiseof furtherdataanddiscussionisnotacceptable
6 The abstract text may not be longer than 2rsquo500 charactersincludingspaces
7 Tables charts and other graphics arepermittedandmustbeinJPGorGIFformatofhighresolutionandsuitableforreproductionin black amp white A separate upload button is provided (max 2 graphics perabstract)Nophotosmaybesubmitted
8 Avoid complex mathematical formulae Greek letters andsymbols For the symbols lt or gt type instead lt= or gt= Forsuperscript use caret (^) eg 10^6 instead of 106 Instead oflsquoIFN-grsquouseforexamplelsquoIFN-grsquoorlsquoIFN-gammarsquoetc
9 Allabbreviationsmustbedefinedthefirsttimetheyappearinyourtext(butdonotdefineinthetitle)ExampleGraft-versus-hostdisease(GvHD)beforebeingusedasanabbreviationonly
10 Authorsarerequestedtoselectatopicunderwhichtheywishtheirabstracttobereviewed
11 Authorsshouldindicatetheirpreferredmethodofpresentation bullOralPresentation bullPosterPresentation bullOralorPosterPresentation Theselectioncommitteereservestherighttodecideonthefinal
allocationandpresentationmethod12 Ifanabstract isaccepted thepresentingauthormust register
andattendthecongressAcceptanceofapaperimpliespaymentoftheregistrationfeebythepresentingauthor
13 After having submitted your abstract you will receive aconfirmation by e-mail with the following information (please
makesuretostateyourcorrectemailaddress) bullreference number of your abstract (for correspondence and
questionsthatmightarise) bullyourpersonalaccesscodes
Shouldyouwishtomakecorrectionstoanabstractalreadysubmittedor if you wish to submit other abstracts later you may use theseaccesscodesThiswillshortenthesubmissionprocedure
Correctionstoabstractscanonlybemadeuptothedeadlinesof
21November2011 Nurses Group15December2011 Physicians amp Data Management Group
(Afterthesedatesnoabstractsorchangesmaybeaccepted)IfyouhavedifficultiesinsubmittingyourabstractsorifyouneedanyfurtherinformationpleasecontacttheAbstracthotlinePhone+41616867722(MondayndashFridayduringCETbusinesshours)
Notification
AbstractsaresubjecttoapprovalbytheScientificCommitteeandtofinalassignmentforinclusionintheprogrammeasanoralorposterpresentation
Authors from the Nurses Group will be notified at the end ofDecember2011
AuthorsformthePhysiciansandDataManagementGroupwillbenotifiedattheendofJanuary2012
Allauthorswillbecontactedbye-mail(thereforeitisessentialthatyouindicateyourcorrecte-mailaddress)Authorswillbeinformedasto whether they are to present their abstract orally or in the form of a posterFullinstructionsconcerningthepreparationandpresentationwillbeincluded
Publication
AllacceptedabstractswillbepublishedinasupplementoftheBoneMarrowTransplantationJournalaswellasonCD-ROMavailableatthecongressFullabstracttextswillbeviewableontheEBMT2012websitetwoweekspriortothecongress
Basic Science Award for Physicians
This award will be presented to the best Basic Science Abstractsubmittedunderanyrelevanttopic
The aim of this award is to increase the level of basic science atthemeetingandparticularlyyounginvestigatorsareencouragedtosubmittheirworkTheprizewinningabstractwillbeselectedfromthe top-scoringabstractsbyaScientificCommitteeheadedby theChairsoftheEBMTDevelopmentalCommittee
Authorssubmittingabasicscienceabstractare invitedto tick therespectiveboxintheonlinesubmissionthusindicatingthewishtobeconsideredfortheBasicScienceAward
Theprize-winningabstractwillbepresentedaspartofthePresidentialSymposiumonMonday2April2012Thisyearrsquosprizeofeuro2rsquo000isgenerouslysupportedbyGenzyme
27
Call For abstraCts
Main Topics for Abstract Submission
Please carefullyselectthetopicunderwhichyouwishtosubmityourabstract for reviewAbstracts not submittedunder anappropriatetopicmaybeincorrectlyreviewedandrejected
Physicians
General Topics1 CellularGenetherapiesandCytokines2 StemcellresearchandExperimentalstemcelltransplantation3 StemcellmobilizationandGraftengineering
Transplant-specific topics4 Stemcellsource5 Stemcelldonor6 Acutegraft-versus-hostdisease7 Chronicgraft-versus-hostdisease8 Infectiouscomplications9 Earlycomplications10 Latecomplications11 Reduced-intensityconditioning12 MinimalresidualdiseaseToleranceChimerismandImmune
reconstitution13 Paediatricissues14 Regulatoryissues
Disease-specific topics15 Acuteleukaemia16 Aplasticanaemia17 Autoimmunediseases18 Chronicleukaemia19 HaemoglobinopathyandInbornerrorsofmetabolism20Lymphoma21 Multiplemyeloma22Myelodysplasia23Solidtumours
Nurses Group
Care-specific topics24Careofthecare-giver25Complementarytherapies26Donorissues27 Ethicalissues28Impactofnewtherapiesonpatientcare29Outpatientdevelopments30PalliativeandEndoflifecare31 PatientinformationandEducation32Protectivecare33Psycho-socialissues34Sexuality35Standardsofcare36Symptomsmanagement
37 EducationandSupportofnurses38Management39SurvivorshipandLateeffects40Qualityoflife
Data Management Group
41 DataManagement42Statistics
CME Accreditation at EBMT 2012
AsaparticipantofEBMT2012youareeligibletoreceiveContinuingMedical Education (CME) credit points from the EuropeanHematologyAssociation(EHA)
EuropeanhaematologistsarehighlymotivatedtoprovideproofthattheyareupdatingtheirknowledgeandskillsthroughparticipationinCMEactivitiesTheEuropeanHematologyAssociationCMESystemis being implementedas a service to Europeanhaematologists inresponse to this need The System facilitates identification andregistrationinCMEactivitieswhichhavebeensubmittedtoapeer-reviewaccreditationprocessandrespondtopre-establishedqualitystandards
CMEaccreditationisapermanentfeatureofEBMTannualmeetings
PhysiciansattendingEBMT2012areeligibletoreceive1EHA-CMEcreditpointforeveryhourofaccreditedscientificprogramme
EHA-CMEpointswillbeawardedforthefollowingsessionsbullEducationalsessionsbullWorkshopsessionsbullControversysessionsbullPlenarysessionsbullJointsessionsbullPresidentialsymposiumbullWorkingPartysessionsbullOralsessionsbullLunchtimemeetings
How to claim your EHA-CME points
The electronic EHA-CME system is fully automated and enablesparticipantsattheEBMT2012toclaimtheircreditsonline
You may create your account claim your credits and print yourEHA-CMEcertificateonlineatwwwehaweborg(select lsquoCMErsquo)FulldetailsonhowtocollectyourCMEpointswillbestatedintheFinalProgramme
Further information on the European Hematology Association CME system is available at cmeehaweborgandwwwehaweborg
28
regIstratIon
Registration fee
Until 12 January
2012
As from 13 January to 1March2012
As from 2 March
2012
PhysiciansMember euro300ndash euro420ndash euro480ndash
Non-Member euro450ndash euro560ndash euro650ndash
Nurses Group
Data Mgmt Group
Quality Mgmt Group
Cell Processing Technicians
Member euro200ndash euro320ndash euro380ndash
Non-Member euro300ndash euro420ndash euro480ndash
Student euro120ndash euro150ndash euro180ndash
Accompanying person
euro 25ndash euro 25ndash euro 25ndash
StudentsmustbeoneoftheauthorsofanacceptedabstractandmustprovideproofofundergraduatestudentstatusAwrittencertificationbytheheadoftheprogrammeisrequiredandmustbesenttoCongrex(Fax+41616867788)
The fee for active participants includes unlimited access to allsessionstheWelcomeReceptionaccesstotheExhibitiononecopyoftheFinalProgrammeandonecopyoftheAbstractBook
ThefeeforaccompanyingpersonsincludestheWelcomeReceptionandaccesstotheExhibition
PleasenoteAlthoughincludedintheregistrationfeesomesessionsand the Welcome Reception require separate registration (seeregistrationform)
Online Registration
ParticipantscanregisterviaInternetwwwebmtorgebmt2012PleasereadtheinstructionsontheInternetcarefullyFor online reservations payment by credit card is required Please do not use the online registration for group registrations
Registration form
ToregisterforthemeetingpleasereturntheregistrationformtotheOrganizingSecretariatinBasel
Group Registration
In order to make a group registration please request the specialgroupregistrationformfromtheOrganizingSecretariatordownloadthefile fromthewebsitewwwebmtorgebmt2012Onthis formyou can enter all participantsrsquo information together with your postal address and contact details Please note that we need thecomplete individual addresses (hospital department streetname and number postal code and city) of each participant Forfurther assistance please contact the Organizing Secretariat at ebmtcongrexcom
On-site Registration
TheregistrationdeskatthePalexpoisopenduringthefollowinghours
Saturday 31March2012 1700 ndash1900hSunday 1April2012 0800ndash1900hMonday 2April2012 0730ndash1800hTuesday 3April2012 0730ndash1800hWednesday 4April2012 0715ndash1300h
All documents including registration packets (congress walletpersonalnamebadgeabstractbookvouchers)willbehandedovertotheregisteredparticipantsOn-site registration will be accepted but receip of all congressdocumentscannotbeguaranteedPleasearriveearlyifyouwishtoregisteron-site
Payment
All fees for the congress registration and social events should bepaidinEURO(euro)totheEBMT2012OrganizingSecretariatndashclearlystatingtheparticipantlsquosnameandaddress
bull bybanktransfer(freeofcharge)to -BeneficiaryCongrexSwitzerlandLtdEBMT2012 -UBSAGBaselSwitzerland EUROAccountNo233-50301062A IBANCodeCH210023323350301062A
-BICUBSWCHZH80A -ClearingNo233
bull bycreditcard(VisaMasterCardAmericanExpress)
Responsibility
The participant acknowledges that heshe has no right to lodgedamage claims against the organizers should the holding of thecongress be hindered or prevented by unexpected political oreconomiceventsorgenerallyby forcemajeureorshould thenon-appearance of speakers or other reasons necessitate programmechangesWithregistrationtheparticipantacceptsthisproviso
By finishing the application the participant declares that heshe agrees to its personal and company data being processed byCongrexandthat thisdatamaybeusedfor informationpurposesoncongressesandevents in thefieldofhematologyorganizedbyCongrex In theopposingcase theparticipantnotifiesCongrexatthetimeofreturningthesignedapplication
Confirmation
Upon receipt of the correct registration fee each participant willreceiveaconfirmationofregistrationPleasebringthisconfirmationto the registration desk at the congress centre as proof of yourregistration
Cancellation Refund Policy
Refund of registration fees less 25 administrative charges canbeapplied for inwritinguntil1February2012 to theOrganizingSecretariat inBasel SwitzerlandAfter thisdateno refundwillbepossibleForanychangeofnamesafeeofeuro30ndashwillbecharged
29
general InFormatIon (In alphabetICal orDer)
Address before and after the EBMT 2012
OrganizingSecretariatEBMT2012 Tel +41616867711coCongrexSwitzerlandLtd Fax +41616867788POBox E-mail ebmtcongrexcom4002BaselSwitzerland wwwebmtorgebmt2012
Currency
TheofficialcurrencyistheSwissfranc(CHF)Althoughnotpartofthe EU many prices are nonetheless indicated in Euros and somemerchantsmayacceptEurosVisaMasterCardandAmericanExpressarewidelyacceptedandATMsarewidespreadBanksofferthebestexchangeratesfortravellerchequesandforeigncurrencybut it isalsopossibletoexchangemoneyatmajorhotelsmaintrainstationsandairportsBanksareopenMondaytoFriday
Exhibition
TheEBMT2012exhibitionpresentingthelatesttechnicalequipmentandpharmaceuticalproductswilltakeplaceinHall1ofthePalexpoGenevaThedetailedExhibitProspectuscanbeobtainedfromtheExhibitionDepartment(exhibitionchcongrexcom)
Final Programme
The Final Programme will be available on the Internet (wwwebmtorgebmt2012) by March 2012 Please indicate youremailaddressontheregistrationformandyouwillbeinformedassoonastheFinalProgrammeisontheInternetTheFinalProgrammebookletwillbealsodistributedatthemeetinginGeneva
Insurance
Themeetingorganizerscannotacceptliabilityforpersonalinjuriessustainedorfor lossordamageofpropertybelongingtomeetingparticipants or their accompanyingpersons eitherduring or as aresultofthemeetingPleasecheckthevalidityofyourowninsurance
Invitation Letters
IndividualsrequiringanofficialletterofinvitationinordertoattendthemeetingmaywritetotheOrganizingSecretariat(ebmtcongrexcom)Thisprocedureisdesignedtoassistparticipantstoobtainavisaorpermissiontoattendthemeetinganddoesnotapplytoregistrationfeesorotherexpenses
Please note that invitation letters can only be sent if the registration and payment has been received by the Organizing Secretariat
Italian Agency
ItalianparticipantsrequiringspecificauthorizationfromtheItalianHealthMinistryareadvisedtocontact
AIMEDUCATIONndashAIMGroup Tel +3902566011MsCristinaGhidoli Fax +390270048585ViaGiuseppeRipamonti129 E-mail cghidoniaimgroupeu20141MilanItaly wwwaimgroupeu
Language
TheofficialcongresslanguageisEnglishSimultaneous translation (English French German) will beprovidedforthePatientampFamilyDay
Lunches
FromMondaytillWednesdaylunchwillbeofferedintheexhibitionareaofthecongressvenue
Registration
Fordetailedinformationpleaserefertopage28
Speakersrsquo Service Centre (SSC)
TherewillbeacentrallylocatedSpeakersrsquoServiceCentreconnectedtoalllectureroomsAllspeakersarerequestedtohandintheirPowerPointpresentationspriortotheirlectureattheSSC
Tipping
Servicechargesaregenerally includedhowever it iscustomarytorounduptheamountwhenpayinginrestaurantsandtaxis
Transportation in Geneva
Geneva iswell catered towithbuses tramsand ferriesaswellasregulartrainconnectionstothetrainstationsldquoCornavinrdquointhecitycentreandldquoAeacuteroportrdquoattheairportPleaserefertoldquoTravellingtothePalexpordquo(page34)formoredetails
Venue
TheEBMT2012meetingwilltakeplaceatthePalexpoGenevawhichis conveniently located inwalkingdistance to theGenevaAirportandonly15minutesawayfromdowntownGeneva
Palexpo Exhibition amp Conference Center1218Grand-SaconnexGenevaSwitzerlandwwwgeneva-palexpoch
Visa Requirements
In order to visit Switzerland you may need to apply for an entryvisa Please check the currentVISA requirementswith thenearestSwissConsulateorEmbassy inyourcountrybeforeyourdeparturetoGenevaPleasealsobewellawareofthetimeforprocessingtheapplicationstoensureyouapplyintimeforyourvisit
World Wide Web
Please visit the EBMT 2012 website wwwebmtorgebmt2012 for regularly updated news and information Abstract submissionregistration compilation of your personal congress programme aswellas reservationofaccommodationand tours canbemadeviathislink
30
CIty oF geneva
Geneva
EmbeddedbetweentheAlpsandtheJurahillstheFrench-speaking
cityofGenevaliesinthebaywheretheRhoneleavesLakeGeneva
WithitshumanitariantraditionandcosmopolitanflairtheEuropean
seatoftheUNOandheadquartersoftheRedCrossisknownasthe
ldquocapitalofpeacerdquo
The symbol of the city is the ldquoJet drsquoeaurdquo ndash a fountain with a
140-metre-highwater jetattheperipheryofLakeGenevaTheold
towntheheartofGenevawiththeshoppingandbusinessquarter
issituatedontheleftbankoftheriverThereyoucanfindStPeterrsquos
CathedralaswellasthePlaceduBourg-de-Fourwhichistheoldest
squareinthecityQuayslakesidepromenadescountlessparkslively
sidestreetsintheoldtownandelegantshopsinvitegueststostroll
Besides being a congress city Geneva is also a centre for culture
andhistoryfortradefairsandexhibitionsThelaquoHorlogeFleuriraquothe
largeflowerclockintheldquoJardinAnglaisrdquo(EnglishGarden)isaworld-
renownedsymboloftheGenevawatchindustry
CulturallythismostwesterncityofSwitzerlandhasmuchtooffer
InternationalartistsperformintheGrandTheacuteacirctreandGenevaOpera
HouseGenevaalsoofferswiderangeofmuseumssuchastheldquoMuseacutee
internationaldelrsquohorlogerierdquoawatchmuseumwithacollectionof
jewellerywatchesandmusicalclocksandtheInternationalMuseum
oftheRedCrossandRedCrescentwhichprovidesaninsightintothe
workofthesehumanitarianorganizations
Climate
Genevaissituatedatahighaltitudewhichtogetherwiththelake
temperstheprevailingcontinentalclimateSummersarepleasantly
warmtohotandwintersrelativelymildwithtemperatureshovering
just above or below freezing In spring the temperatures range
fromapprox5degCto20degCthereforeawarmcoatespeciallyforthe
eveningsisrecommended
Shopping in Geneva GenevarsquosexclusiveshopsarelocatedontheRuesBassesndashthechicRueduRhocircneRuede laConfeacutedeacuterationRueduMarcheacuteandRuedelaCroix-drsquoOrWatchandjewelleryshopslinethesestreetsquiteliterallywithgoldAsanalternativeexcellentSwisschocolateissoldat the Du Rhocircne Rue de la Confeacutedeacuteration 3 and at the MartelRuedelaCroix-drsquoOr4MeanwhileforastrollaroundtheantiquesquarterandartgalleriesavisittotheOldTownandtheSt-GervaisandPacircquisdistrictsisamustGenevahasmanyoutdoormarkets forexample theflowermarketon the PlaceduMolard and the clothes andbookmarket on thePlace de la Madeleine which are open daily Flea markets areheld on Wednesdays and Saturdays at the Plaine de Plainpalais(0800ndash1800)OnTuesdayandFridaymorningsthesamespotisusedforacolourfulfruitandvegetablemarket(0800ndash1300)OnThursday regionalhandicraftsare soldat thePlacede laFusterie(0800ndash1900)The main department stores in Geneva are Bon Geacutenie Rue duMarcheacute34GlobusRueduRhocircne48andManorRueCornavin6Generalopeninghours for shops inGenevaareMonday toFriday0830ndash1900(Thursdayuntil2100)andSaturday0800ndash1800
Restaurants GenevaoffersafantasticselectionoftraditionalandlocalfareaswellasexcellentinternationalandethniccuisineLocal Geneva specialities include fresh fish from the lake and avarietyofporkdishes includingpetit saleacute (saltpork)and longeole (pork sausage) Traditional Swiss restaurants can also be foundthroughoutthecityA large variety of international restaurants offering moderntraditional ethnic or fusion menus can also be found in GenevaTherearegoodFrenchrestaurants inthehotelsonQuaiDuMontBlancandCheminduPetitSaconnexandonRuedeLausanneTheBoulevardHelvetiqueisagoodplacetofindgreatcafeacutesManyGenevarestaurantscloseonweekendsandespeciallySundayssocallaheadtoenquirereservationsarerecommended
copytv
erkh
ovin
ets
fo
tolia
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31
hotel aCCommoDatIon anD travel bookIngs
Official travel agency
Congrex Travel AGPOBox4002BaselSwitzerland
Hotel accommodationHotel rooms in various price categories in the city of Geneva have beenreserved
Tel +41616909411Fax +41616909414E-mailebmthotelcongrexcom
Online bookings
Participants can book their hotel room via internet wwwcongrexchebmt2012Fullprepaymentbycreditcard(VisaMastercardorAmericanExpress)ismandatoryifyouregisteron-lineEachparticipantwillreceiveaconfirmationAfter12 January 2012hotelaccommodationissubjecttoavailability
Hotel reservation form
If you have no access to the Internet please send the Hotel Reservation Form as soon as possible but latest by 12 January 2012toCongrexTravelAGAftertheabovementioneddeadlinerequestswillbeacceptedbuthotelaccommodationissubjecttoavailabilityandcannotbeguaranteedAfterthisdeadlinealatereservationfeeof euro30ndashwillbechargedAdditionallytheformoffersyouthechoicetomakeeitheradepositpaymentwithrestpaymentbyinvoicetoCongrexTravelAGbefore thecongressoradepositpaymentwithrestpaymentdirectlyupondepartureatthehotelagainstcreditcardguarantee
Payment policy
To guarantee your reservation a deposit of EUR 200ndashisrequiredUpon receipt of the hotel reservation form each participant willreceiveafinalconfirmationwithaninvoiceHotelrequestswithoutpaymentcannotbeacceptedAllrequestswillbehandledonaldquofirstcome-firstservedbasisrdquo
CancellationRefund Policy
If your reservation is cancelled before 12 January 2012 theprepaymentordepositwillberefundedlesseuro60ndashhandlingfeeIfyourreservationiscancelledafter 12 January 2012norefundscanbemadeAnychangeof reservationwillbesubject toahandlingfee of euro30ndashChangesorcancellationshavetobemadeinwritingto Congrex Travel AG If you arrive later or leave earlier than theoriginallybookeddatesthehotelmightchargeno-showcosts
Hotel desk
CongrexTravelAGwillbepresentwithadeskintheregistrationareaduringthemeeting
Flight Bookings and Official AirlineTheEBMThasdesignatedevent-travel specialistCongrexTravel toserveastheofficialagentfortravel
Tel +41615607560Fax +41616909214E-mailebmtflightscongrexcom
OpeninghoursMondayndashFriday0800ndash1730
SpecialfaresareavailableforflightstoGenevaandorZurichandbackbetween24Marchand11April2012
Hotel Accommodation and Travel BookingsSAVE UP TO 20 ON TRAVEL WITH THE STAR ALLIANCEtrade NETWORK
TheStarAlliancememberairlinesarepleasedtobeappointedastheOfficialAirlineNetworkfortheEBMT2012
To obtain the Star Alliance Conventions Plus discounts and forbookingofficeinformationpleasevisitwwwstaralliancecomconventionsplusand
bull ChooseldquoFordelegatesrdquobull UnderldquoDelegatesloginrdquoenterconventionscodeLX03S12bull Chooseoneoftheparticipatingairlineslistedbull Call the respective reservation contact listed and quote the
conventionscodeLX03S12whenbookingtheticket
Registeredparticipantsplusoneaccompanyingpersontravellingtotheeventcanqualifyforadiscountofupto20dependingonfareandclassoftravelbooked
TheparticipatingairlinesforthiseventareAdriaAirwaysAegeanAirlines Air Canada Air China ANA Asiana Airlines AustrianAirlinesBlue1bmiBrusselsAirlinesContinentalAirlinesCroatiaAirlines EgyptAir LOT Polish Airlines Lufthansa ScandinavianAirlines SingaporeAirlines SouthAfricanAirways Spanair SWISSInternational Air Lines TAM Airlines TAP Portugal THAI TurkishAirlinesUnitedUSAirways
Discounts are offered on most published business and economy class faresexcludingwebsiteinternetfaresseniorandyouthfaresgroupfaresandRoundtheWorldfares
Pleasenote For travel fromJapanandNewZealand special faresordiscountsareofferedby theparticipatingairlineson theirownnetwork
Whenmakingyourtravelplanspleasepresentconfirmationofyourregistrationorproofofattendance
S O U R C E S T U D I O
Account Job title Star Alliance Conventions Plus Order Job number SLL011X03823
Source number P02564 Job location 7th August 2009
Size 297x210mm Trim Proof stage One
Run out Page 1 of 1 Document name 297x210 SA CP With Code LH08S10 P02564
Repro house Source
Itrsquos easy to save money on your flights if you fly the Star Alliancetradenetwork Simply quote the event code LH08S10 when you make your booking with any Star Alliance member airline and yoursquoll automatically get a discount of up to 20
The Star Alliance network has 24 member airlines with over 18100 flights a day so we can offer you a lot more choice when planning your travel For more information about our member airlines and contact details please visit our website at wwwstaralliancecomconventionsplus
SAVE UP TO 20 ON GETTING TO YOURCONVENTION WITHCONVENTIONS PLUS
wwwstaralliancecom
Information correct as at 062009
32
soCIal events
Welcome Reception
Sunday 1 April 2012 2015
AftertheOpeningSessionparticipantsaccompanyingpersonsandexhibitorsareinvitedtoattendtheWelcomeReceptionwhichwilltakeplaceinthefoyersofthePalexpo
Freeadmission
Please register online or by completing the registration form if you wish to participate at the Welcome Reception (even though it is free of charge)
EBMT Party
Tuesday 3 April 2012
TheEBMTPartywillbeheldatUptownGenevaUptownGenevaisamoderncomplexandculturaleventcentrelocatedbehindthemaintrainstationinthecitycentreofGeneva
The perfect location to meet gather and dance with your EBMTcolleaguesandfriendsafterabusycongressdayUnderthethemeldquotraditional Switzerland and its modern twistrdquo you will have thepleasure to flavour different kinds of the traditional swiss cuisineandmusicinvariousrooms
Whetheryouwanttoenjoyaglassofwineinaquietandrelaxedatmosphereorifyouprefertodancethenightawayyoudefinitelyshouldnotmissthisevening
euro 9000 per person (Physicians)euro 6500 per person (Nurses Quality Managers Data Managers
Cell Processing Technicians)
copyComugneroSilvanafotoliade
copyBergfeefotoliade copyMirkoMeierfotoliade
Your conference in good handsConference management services tailored to your goals
33
DaIly tours
Geneva City tour and Boat Cruise
Sunday1April20121340ndash1700Tuesday3April20121340ndash1700
EUR 6000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
The city tour of Geneva will show you the International part of Geneva such as the worldrsquos peacemaking organizations followedbya tourof themain touristattractions like theFlowerclockandmanymore Thenget a taste ofGenevarsquos historywith your guideonawalkingtourThetourcontinuesonthelakewithaonehourboatcruisewhichwillmakeyoudiscoverthemajorattractionsofthelakeofGenevatheWaterFountaintheUNBuildingtheCastleofBellerivetheMermaidandmanymoreinterestingsites
Meeting pointGenevaPalexpo1330 in front of the main entrance
byBengoVISTAch
Montreux with Castle Chillon
Monday2April20120900ndash1400
EUR 8000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
AfteraridethroughtheVaudcountrysidepassingthefamoustownsofVevey andMontreuxwewill arrive at theChateaudeChillonHereaguidedtourwillshowyouaroundthecastleAfterthetouryouwillboardasteamerthatwilltakeyouonabeautifultripwithlovelyviewsofthelandscapeandeventuallytakeyoutoMontreuxwhereyouwillhavetimetowanderthestreets
Meeting point GenevaPalexpo0845 in front of the main entrance
byMarekBLASZCZYK-Panoramio
Museum Tour
Monday2April20121400ndash1700
Euro 6500 per person (includingpickupandreturntoGenevaPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
by galynaforever
Consistingof fourdifferent sites theMuseacuteesdrsquoArt etdrsquoHistoire isoneof the largestmuseumgroups in SwitzerlandOver anumberofyearstheMuseacuteeshaveputtogetherimpressivecollectionsinthefieldsofarchaeologyfineartsandappliedartsandbearwitnesstothehistoryofcivilisationsfromprehistorictomoderntimesDuring the one hour tour of the Palais des Nations you will seeseveraldifferentroomsYouwillhearaboutcurrentactivitiesoftheUnitedNationsandaboutthehistoryofthePalaisdesNations
Meeting point GenevaPalexpo1345 in front of the main entrance
Day trip Gruyegravere Golden
Tuesday3April20120900ndash1700
Euro 10000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach 3courselunchmenuallentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
byLairJeanClaud
ThereisnobettertemptationthanchocolatesmellTakeajourneythroughchocolatetraditionatatastingofthemostfamousofSwissdelicaciesAdmirebreathtakinglandscapesofGruyegraveresonthewayto the cheese factory where you will receive an interesting insight on authenticAlpinecheesemaking
Meeting pointGenevaPalexpo0845 in front of the main entrance
Note for all tours Tours are based on a minimum of 25 participants If a tour does not take place due to insufficient numbers the ticket will be reimbursed in full Otherwise please note that tickets for excursions are non-refundable An English-speaking guide will conduct all toursOn-site requests for tours are welcome but cannot be guaranteed
34
travellIng to the palexpo
ThePalexpoislocatedneartheairportofGenevaeasilyaccessiblefromthecitycentrebypublictransport(busNodeg5stopldquoPalexpordquo)andbycarfromthemotorway
Arriving by Plane
Geneva Palexpo Exhibition and Conference Centre is located500meters from theGeneva InternationalAirport For thosewhowishtowalkitisapproximatelya15minutewalkfromtheairporttoPalexpofollowthesignsYoucanalsotakeNdeg5busfromtheairportldquoAeacuteroportrdquotoPalexpo(2stops)TraveltimebytaxifromtheAirporttothePalexpoisapprox5minutesCostapproximatelyCHF1500
Arriving by Train
TherearetwotrainstationsinGenevaThemainstationinthecity(GareCornavin)andtheairporttrainstation(GareAeacuteroport)
Fromthemainstationinthecityyoucantakeeitherbusnodeg5tothePalexpowhichtakesapprox15minutesAnotheroptionistotakeatraintotheairporttrainstationfromwhereitisa15minuteswalktothePalexpo
Arriving by Car
ToreachthePalexpotakethemotorwayandfollowthesignstotheairport(Aeacuteroport)orPalexpoParkingpossibilitiesavailabledirectlyatthePalexpo
Bus
EfficientgroundtransfersareavailablefromGenevaPalexpotothecitycentreandthemaintrainstationNdeg5bus(HocircpitalndashPalexpondash Aeacuteroport) links Geneva Palexpo with the City Centre in only15minutesand runs frequently fromearlymorning to late in theevening
Taxis
Taxis in Geneva can be ordered by phone hailed in the street orfoundatabout60authorisedtaxiranksintownairportandmainstation
FaresbetweenairportandcityrangefromaboutCHF3000toCHF3500anddependontrafficconditionstimeofdayandnumberofpassengers Presently the farewithinGeneva includingairport istheamountshownonthetaximeter
Public Transportation Geneva
GenevaiswellcateredtowithbusestramsandferriesThebusandtramservicesinGenevaarerunbytheTPG(TransportsPublicsGenevois)wwwtpgch
Busesand trams run from0600ndash2400dependingon the serviceEachbusandtramstophastimetablesandmapscoveringtheentireGenevanetwork
ThetramwayisunderconstantexpansionoftenresultinginroadworksTheTPGwebsitewwwtpgchisprovidinginformationontheirservicestimetablesmapsinformationonroadworksandgeneralinformation
On Friday and Saturday nights the TPG runs a night bus serviceNoctambus which runs from 000 ndash 0400 (although times can beinfrequentandirregular)
How to purchase a ticket
Allvisitorsstayingatahotel inGenevacanbenefitfromtheGenevaTransport Card with no additional cost This personal and non-transferablepassisestablisheduponthevisitorrsquoscheck-inatthehotelenabling itsholderuseof theentirepublic transportationnetwork inGenevawithout restriction (bus trainandboat)withvalidity for theentiredurationofhisherstayincludingthedepartureday
IfarrivingattheairportyoucanpickupafreeticketforpublictransportfromthemachineinthebaggagecollectionareaattheArrivallevelThisUniresoticketofferedbyGenevaInternationalAirportallowsyoutousepublictransportinGenevafreeforaperiodof80minutes
Regularticketscanalsobepurchasedfromthemachineslocatedatbusstops(CHForEurochangerequired)andattheSwissrailwaystation
35
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1 5 De la Paix ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
2 5 Intercontinental ldquoIntercontinentalrdquo bus ndeg 5
3 5 Kempinski No bus or tram near hotel ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15 approx 15 minutes walking distance away
4 5 Mandarin Oriental ldquoBel-Airrdquo bus ndeg 1 ndeg 3 ndeg 5 ndeg 7 ndeg 10 or ndeg 19
5 5 Moumlvenpick na free shuttle from hotel to airport
6 5 Swissocirctel ldquoPlace du Portrdquo bus ndeg 6 ndeg 8 ndeg 9 or ndeg 27
7 4+ Starling (ex Crowne Plaza)
5 minutes walking distance to congress centre
8 4 Auteuil ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
9 4 Bristol ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
10 4 Cornavin ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
11 4 Crowne Plaza (ex Ramada Park)
ldquoDe Joinvillerdquo bus ndeg10
12 4 De la Vendeacutee ldquoPetit-Vendeacuteerdquo bus ndeg 21
13 4 Epsom ldquoButinirdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg15
14 4 Le Montbrillant ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
15 4 Les Nations ldquoVidolletrdquo bus ndeg 5
16 4 Nash-Ville ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
17 4 NH Geneva Airport na free shuttle from hotel to airport
18 4 NH Rex ldquoCharmillesrdquo bus ndeg 10 ldquoServetterdquo tram ndeg 14 or ndeg 16
19 4 Novotel ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
20 4 Rotary ldquoChantepouletrdquo bus ndeg 10
21 4 Royal ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
22 4 Tiffany ldquoPlace du Cirquerdquo bus ndeg 1 ldquoRue du Standrdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15 ldquoBel-Airrdquo bus ndeg 10
No Category Hotel Name Bus- Tramstop
23 4 Warwick ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
24 3 Astoria ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
25 3 Bernina ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
26 3 Citadines Genegraveve Ferney Voltaire
public transport not recommended 10 minutes drive by car to congress venue
27 3 Cristal ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
28 3 Drake amp Longchamp ldquoButinirdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
29 3 Edelweiss ldquoNavigationrdquo bus ndeg 1
30 3 Eden ldquoSismondirdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
31 3 Express by Holiday Inn na free shuttle from hotel to airport
32 3 International amp Terminus ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
33 3 Jade ldquoMocirclerdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
34 3 Kipling ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
35 3 Le Grenil ldquoJonctionrdquo bus ndeg 10 ldquoPlace du Cirquerdquo tram ndeg 13
36 3 Longemalle ldquoPlace du Portrdquo bus ndeg 6 ndeg 8 ndeg 9 or ndeg 27
37 3 Mon Repos ldquoJardin Botaniquerdquo bus ndeg 28 ldquoSeacutecheronrdquo bus ndeg 1
38 3 Phoenix ldquoDe Joinvillerdquo bus ndeg10
39 3 f6 (ex Quality City Centre)
ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
40 3 Ramada Encore ldquoStade de Genegraveverdquo bus ndeg ndeg 21 ndeg 22 ndeg 42 or ndeg 43
41 3 Strasbourg Univers ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
42 3 Suisse ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
43 3 Suitehotel ldquoPailly (Balexert)rdquo bus ndeg 10
44 3 Trente Trois 33 ldquoDe Joinvillerdquo bus ndeg10
45 3 Windsor ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
46 2 Etap ldquoPailly (Balexert)rdquo bus ndeg 10
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Goto bull EBMT 2012 Registration Form bull EBMT 2012 Education Day for Nurses bull EBMT 2012 Patient amp Family Day bull Hotel Reservation Form
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sCIentIFIC sessIons
Patient amp Family Day
FollowingthesuccessofthefivepreviousPatientampFamilyDaysheldinLyon2007Florence2008Gothenburg2009Vienna2010andParis2011acomprehensiveandinformativePatientampFamilyDayisplannedforGenevaonSaturday31March2012
ThePatientampFamilyDayrsquosthemeldquoLifeafterstemcelltransplantationrdquowillbebroughtupduringPlenaryLecturesandRoundtableSessionsintheafternoon
Satellite Symposia
The EBMT meeting will begin on Sunday morning 1 April 2012at0900hwithacomprehensiveprogrammeofSatelliteSymposiaprepared by leading companies in the field in liaison with the EBMT2012ScientificCommittee
EBMT Lecture Van Bekkum Award
The official Opening Session will be held on Sunday evening1 April 2012 with the prestigious EBMT Lecture followed by theVanBekkumAward
TheVanBekkumawardisbestowedonthebestabstractsubmittedtotheEBMTAnnualMeetingandisselectedbytheEBMTBoard
Presidential Symposium Basic Science Award
The Presidential Symposium includes the best abstracts on basicscience and clinical topics An award for the Best Basic ScienceAbstractwillbepresentedduringthePresidentialSymposiumThisyearrsquos prize of euro2rsquo000isgenerouslysupportedbyGenzyme
Educational Sessions
Educational session topics will give a broad overview of currentstandardtreatmentandtrendsinstemcelltransplantation
Workshop Sessions
Workshop sessions include the discussion of technical proceduresand clinical management issues and allow the opportunity forquestionsandanswers
Controversies Sessions
This is an attractive form for debating controversial topics Underthe supervision and guidance of a chair opposing arguments areputforwardbytwospeakersrepresentingdifferentviewpointsTheaudiencewillhavea chance to state theiropinions regarding thedebatedtopic
Lunch Time Meetings
SixHotTopicLunchTimeMeetingsof40minuteswilltakeplaceonMondayandTuesdayThesubjectofthesemeetingsareautoimmunediseasersquos alternative donor small molecules in HSCT we at theEBMTandpost-transplantcarewhenthechildrenbecomesanadultWekeeponesubjectforalastminutehottopic
Working Parties
TheWorkingParty sessions form the cornerstonesof themeeting
providing delegates with an overview of study developments and
projects
The programme will be developed together with the chairpersons
andactivemembersoftheelevenEBMTworkingparties
bullAcuteLeukaemia
bullAplasticAnaemia
bullAutoimmuneDiseases
bullChronicLeukaemias
bullImmunobiology
bullInbornErrors
bullInfectiousDiseases
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bullLymphoma
bullPaediatricDiseases
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Plenary Sessions amp Joint Sessions
TherewillbesixPlenarySessionsandthreeJointSessionsorganized
incollaborationwithpartnersocietiesandtheEBMTNursesGroup
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WBMT WorldwideNetworkforBloodandMarrowTransplantation
WMDA WorldMarrowDonorAssociation
Cell Processing Sessions
ThefirstCellProcessingDayonMonday2April2012isorganized
jointlybyEBMTandISCT(InternationalSocietyforCellularTherapy)
Itisintendedforpersonsworkinginthecellprocessinglaboratoryas
techniciansworkingonthebenchbiologistsandphysiciansdirectly
involvedincellprocessingcellprocessinglaboratorymanagersand
personsresponsibleforqualityassessmentofthecellprocessingpart
Paediatric Sessions
Almostallpaediatricactivitiessuchaseducationalworkingparty
scientific and poster sessions have been regrouped and will take
placeonTuesday3April2012ndashthePaediatricDay
Oral Sessions
PresentationsfortheOralSessionswillbeselectedfromsubmitted
abstractsbasedonthequalityoftheabstractwhichwillbescored
byatleastthreeindependentreferees
Poster Sessions
PosterSessionswillbeheldontheMondayandTuesdayevenings
Posterswillbeondisplaythroughoutthewholedaybutpresenting
authorswill beavailableduring these evening sessions todiscuss
theirworkandansweranyquestions
12
sCIentIFIC sessIons
EBMT Education Day for Nurses and Allied Health Professionals
The focus of the 8thAnnualEducationDaywillbeldquoEarlyand lateeffectsafterHSCTandtheirimpactofthepatientrsquosqualityofliferdquoThispre-meetingdayismeantasaneducationdayandtohighlightthiswehavemade some changes this year Thepresentations forthesessionswillbeplacedonthewebsitepostthemeetingtogetherwithspeakerCVreadinglistanddocumentsexplainingtheaimsforthisdayasaldquoMeetinginaboxrdquoTheaimofthisconceptistoenablefor nurses in Europe to set up this ldquoEducation Dayrdquo in their owncountriesFurthermoretherewillnotbeanyadvancedsessionOurambitionisthatnursesandalliedhealthprofessionalsregardlessoftheirexperiencewithinthefieldofHSCTwillhavesomethingnewtolearnfromthisdayandbringhometotheirownpractice
Nurses Group
TheNursesrsquogroup looksforwardtomeetingyouatEBMT2012inGeneva Themeeting this yearwill include theusual combinationof educational workshops (limited attendance) plenary orallypresentedabstractsandpostersThemeetingwillopenonMondaywith a session highlighting the activity of the EBMT Nurses group andpresentationofthe4thDistinguishedMeritAwardWearealsodelighted to be able to present a keynote speaker for this yearProfDrNoraKearneydirectoroftheCancerCareResearchCentreoftheUniversityofStirling(UK)ShewilltalkaboutnursingresearchandhoweducationcanimprovetheprofileoftheBMTnurse
AsameetingEBMTgiveusagreatopportunity for collaborationbetweendisciplinesand the joint session is one The topicof thisyearrsquos joint session will be communication ldquoSee all hear all sayeverythingrdquohowtopreventmiscommunicationrdquo
Data Management Group
The Data Management Group will organize educational sessionsandpracticalProMISesessionsDuringthemeetinggrouptrainingsessionsonthe internetdatamanagementsystemProMISe2willtakeplaceinthemaincomputerroomPleaseregisterinadvanceonthecongressregistrationform
(For more details on the Data Management Group Programmepleaserefertopage21)
JACIE Session
The 2012 JACIE Session will take place on Monday 4 April from1200 ndash 1300 This popular one hour session will include aninteresting informative and thought-provoking presentation foranybodyinvolvedintheprocessofJACIEaccreditation
4th EBMT Quality Management Meeting
Following the success of the past EBMT Quality Management MeetingsitwasdecidedtomakeitamainstayoftheEBMTCongressProgrammeAsobservedduringthepreviousQualityManagementMeetingsthisisafantasticopportunityforpeopleworkinginqualitymanagement to share experiences and to meet colleagues alsoworkinginthisincreasinglyimportantarea
Please note The 4th EBMT Quality Management Meeting is open to all delegatesattendingEBMT2012Pre-registrationonthecongressregistrationformisencouragedtofacilitatelogisticsandtocreateadatabaseforfuturecommunicationsrelatingtoqualitymanagementactivities
0900ndash1800 Satellite Symposia
1845ndash2015 Opening SessionEBMT Lecture
Chairs Alejandro Madrigal (London UK) Arno Mank (Amsterdam NL) Jakob Passweg (Basel CH)
The viral genome withinDidierTrono(LausanneCH)
Van Bekkum Award
sCIentIFIC programme physICIans sunDay 1 aprIl 2012
2015 Welcome Reception
Abstract Submission Deadlines
21 November 2011 Nurses Group
15 December 2011 Physicians amp Data Management Group
13
sCIentIFIC programme physICIans monDay 2 aprIl 2012
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 1HLA- and non-HLA immunogenetic factors
Chairs Nicolaus Kroumlger (Hamburg DE) Olle Ringdeacuten (Stockholm SE)
0800ndash0830 Genomic polymorphism and allogeneic HSCTJean-MarieTiercy(GenevaCH)
0830ndash0900 Optimal matching in haematopoietic cell transplantationEffiePetersdorf(SeattleUS)
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 2Female fertility maintenance
Chairs Alicia Rovoacute (Basel CH) Maria Teresia Van Lint (Genoa IT)
0800ndash0830 Female infertility after HSCTNinaSalooja(LondonUK)
0830ndash0900 New strategies for fertility preservation in women after HSCTArielRevel(JerusalemIL)
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 3Viruses in HSCT
Chairs Per Ljungman (Stockholm SE) Hans Hirsch (Basel CH)
0800ndash0830 Clinical features and outcome patients with respiratory virus infectionLaurentKaiser(GenevaCH)
0830ndash0900 Clinical use of pathogen specific T-lymphocytesHermannEinsele(WuumlrzburgDE)
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 4 Autologous HSCT for DLBCL
Chairs Anna Sureda (Cambridge UK) Christian Gisselbrecht (Paris FR)
0800ndash0830 Role of autologous HSCT in the R-CHOP eraMicheleGhielmini(LuganoCH)
0830ndash0900 RIT as part of the high-dose scheduleFranckMorschhauser(LilleFR)
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 1Stem cell engineering
Cell Processing Day
Session
Chairs Ineke Slaper-Cortenbach (Utrecht NL) Federico Rodriguez (San Diego US)
0800ndash0830 Graft engineering mimicking the marrow microenvironment for cord expansionVardaDeutsch(Tel-AvivIL)
0830ndash0900 Cryopreservation and thawing of haematopoietic cellsGregorioMartin-Henao(BarcelonaES)
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 2Donor selection
Chairs Franco Aversa (Perugia IT) Joumlrg Halter (Basel CH)
0800ndash0830 When you do not have a good donorMaryEapen(MilwaukeeUS)
0830ndash0900 Is there an age limit for a matched family donorDerwoodPamphilon(BristolUK)
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 3What is the most appropriate conditioning regimen
Chairs Francesco Frassoni (Genoa IT) Miguel Sanz (Valencia ES)
0800ndash0830 When is standard conditioning indicatedCharlesCraddock(BirminghamUK)
0830ndash0900 In case of RIC which is the most appropriate regimenMohamadMohty(NantesFR)
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 4The metabolic syndrome and its consequences
Chairs Hans-Jochem Kolb (Munich DE) Anita Lawitschka (Vienna AT)
0800ndash0830 Prevalence and risk factors for metabolic syndrome after HSCTMerviTaskinen(HelsinkiFI)
0830ndash0900 Screening for metabolic syndrome after HSCT What difference will it makeDianaGreenfield(SheffieldUK)
0900 ndash 1030 JACIE Educational Session
0930 ndash 1100 Presidential Symposium
0930 ndash 1100 Technical aspects IBasic processing aspects and problem management
Cell Processing Day
Session
Chair Francesco Lanza (Cremona IT)
0930ndash1000 Processing of the peripheral blood progenitor cell products using a novel acustophoresis platformStefanScheding(LundSE)
1000ndash1030 Thawing of stem cell products in the lab or bedsideFedericoRodriguez(SanDiegoUSA)
1030ndash1100 Erythrocyte depletion when amp howDamianosSotiropoulos(ThessalonikiGR)
1130 ndash 1300 Working Party Sessions
- Late Effects
- Immunobiology
- Akute Leukaemia
14
sCIentIFIC programme physICIans monDay 2 aprIl 2012
1130 ndash 1300 Controversy 1Outpatient transplantation versus protective measures
Chairs Juumlrgen Finke (Freiburg DE) Dominik Heim (Basel CH)
1130ndash1200 Protective measuresPerLjungman(StockholmSE)
1200ndash1230 Outpatient transplantationJayeshMehta(ChicagoUS)
1230ndash1300 Discussion
1130 ndash 1300 Quality assessment Cell Processing Day
Session
Chair Christian Chabannon (Marseille FR)
1130ndash1200 CD34 enumeration pre and post cryopreservationFrancescoLanza(CremonaIT)
1200ndash1230 Terminology and labeling of cellular therapy productsInekeSlaper-Cortenbach(UtrechtNL)
1230ndash1300 GMP facilities what for and what are the rulesChristianKalberer(BaselCH)
1200 ndash 1300 JACIE Session
1200ndash1220 Consequences of regulation on ATMPsMarkLowdell(LondonUK)
1220ndash1240 5th edition of the standardsDerwoodPamphilon(BristolUK)
1240ndash1300 Implementation of ISBT128InekeSlaper-Cortenbach(UtrechtNL)
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time meeting 1Autoimmune diseases
Chairs Riccardo Saccardi (Florence IT) Athanasios Fassas (Thessaloniki GR)
1310ndash1330 Autoimmune disease stem cell transplantation an appraisalAlanTyndall(BaselCH)
1330ndash1350 MSC for autoimmune diseaseChristianJorgensen(MontpellierFR)
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time meeting 2Alternative donor
Chairs Arnon Nagler (Tel Hashomer IL) Fabio Ciceri (Milan IT)
1310ndash1330 Umbilical cord blood transplantation past present and futureElianeGluckman(ParisFR)
1330ndash1350 Haploidentical transplantation when and howAndreaBacigalupo(GenoaIT)
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time meeting 3Small molecules in HSCT
Chairs Axel Zander (Hamburg DE) Eduardo Olavarria (Pamplona ES)
1310ndash1330 The use of TKIs for CML in the context of allogeneic stem cell transplantationFranckNicolini(LyonFR)
1330ndash1350 Rethinking FLT3 inhibitorsFlorianHeidel(MagdeburgDE)
1400 ndash 1530 Oral Sessions 1 ndash 6
1600 ndash 1730 Working Party Sessions
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Severe Aplastic Anaemia
- Solid Tumours
1600 ndash 1730 Controversy 2Is HSCT useful in amyloidosis
Chairs Goumlsta Gahrton (Stockholm SE) Urs Hess (St Gallen CH)
1600ndash1630 Autologous HSCT is here to stayPhilippeMoreau(NantesFR)
1630ndash1700 New drugs will make HSCT obsoleteGiampaoloMerlini(PaviaIT)
1700ndash1730 Discussion
1600 ndash 1730 Technical aspects IIAdvanced cell engineering
Cell Processing Day
Session
Chair Martin Hildebrandt (Hannover DE)
Cell selection for clinical use Regulatory T cellsMatthiasEdinger(RegensburgDE)
Engineering of T-helper cells and cytotoxic T-cellsTobiasFeuchtinger(TuumlbingenDE)
Expansion of NK cells for clinical useUlrikeKoehl(FrankfurtDE)
1730 ndash 1900 Poster Sessions
15
sCIentIFIC programme physICIans tuesDay 3 aprIl 2012
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 5Iron overload in HSCT ndash assessment and treatment
Chairs Alberto Bosi (Florence IT) Michel Duchosal (Lausanne CH)
0800ndash0830 Iron overload and outcome of allogeneic HSCTJohnKoreth(BostonUS)
0830ndash0900 Posttransplant iron depletionAntonioPiga(TurinIT)
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 6AML allogeneic HSCT in first CR
Chairs Didier Blaise (Marseille FR) Charles Craddock (Birmingham UK)
0800ndash0830 Non-transplant results in the elderly AMLAlanBurnett(CardiffUK)
0830ndash0900 How to transplant patients with AML in 1 CRJanCornelissen(RotterdamNL)
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 7Haemoglobinopathy and HSCT
Paediatric Day
Session
Chairs Guido Lucarelli (Rome IT) Ardeshir Ghavamzadeh (Tehran IR)
0800ndash0830 ThalassaemiaEmanueleAngelucci(CalgiariIT)
0830ndash0900 Sickle cell diseaseFranccediloiseBernaudin(CreacuteteilFR)
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 8Stem cell transplantation for relapsed refractory Hodgkinrsquos lymphoma patients
Chair Paolo Corradini (Milan IT)
0800ndash0830 Autologous stem cell transplantAndreasJosting(CologneDE)
0830ndash0900 Allogeneic stem cell transplantAnnaSureda(CambridgeUK)
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 5Immunosuppressive drugs for GvHD
Chairs Mauricette Michallet (Lyon FR) Yves Chalandon (Geneva CH)
0800ndash0830 Overview of immunosuppressive agents for prevention and treatment of GvHDCoreyCutler(BostonUS)
0830ndash0900 When and how to use which drugErnstHoller(RegensburgDE)
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 6HLA antibodies in HSCT
Chairs Effie Petersdorf (Seattle US) Jean Villard (Geneva CH)
0800ndash0830 Technical approach of HLA-antibody testingStefanSchaub(BaselCH)
0830ndash0900 The role of anti-HLA antibodies in rejection AnnekeBrand(LeidenNL)
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 7Decision making How to choose a cord blood unit
Paediatric Day
Session
Chairs Vincent Kindler (Geneva CH)
0800ndash0830 Umbilical cord blood transplantation how when and for whomArnonNagler(TelHashomerIL)
0830ndash0900 Single double CB unit or intramedullary application VandersonRocha(OxfordUK)
0930 ndash 1100 Plenary Session 1GvHD
Chairs Mary Horowitz (Milwaukee US) Ernst Holler (Regensburg DE)
0930ndash1000 Second line treatment when to start and what to useGeacuterardSocieacute(ParisFR)
1000ndash1030 Experimental drugs for GvHDDanWeissdorf(MinneapolisUS)
1030ndash1100 Assessment of treatment response StevenPavletic(BethesdaUS)
0930 ndash 1100 Plenary Session 2Cellular therapy
Chairs Marina Cavazzana-Calvo (Paris FR) Aleksandra Wodnar-Filipowicz (Basel CH)
0930ndash1000 Epithelial stem cells and regenerative medicine PaulRRiley(LondonUK)
1000ndash1030 Wiskott Aldrich SyndromeChristophKlein(HannoverDE)
1030ndash1100 Gene therapy for chronic granulomatous disease lessons and perspectivesManuelGrez(FrankfurtDE)
16
sCIentIFIC programme physICIans tuesDay 3 aprIl 2012
0930 ndash 1100 Plenary Session 3Paediatric Day
Paediatric Day
Session
Chairs Christina Peters (Vienna AT) Kurt Leibundgut (Berne CH)
0930ndash1000 Advances in overcoming treatment resistance in recurrent malignant brain tumours
From autologous to allogeneic HSCT following myeloablative chemotherapy HishamAbdel-Azim(LosAngelesUS)
1000ndash1030 Allogeneic HSCT for children with monosomy 7FrancoLocatelli(RomeIT)
1030ndash1100 Paediatric haploidentical allogeneic stem cell transplantationPeterLang(TuumlbingenDE)
0930 ndash 1100 Joint Session Physicians NursesldquoSee all hear all say everythingrdquo how to prevent miscommunication
Chairs Arno Mank (Amsterdam NL) Andreacute Tichelli (Basel CH)
0930ndash1000 What healthcare professionals believe they say and what patients think they hearLesleyFallowfield(BrightonUK)
1000ndash1030 Look through my eyesrsquo The patientrsquos point of viewPeterKapitein(NL)
1030ndash1100 Communication within the nurse-physician team AlexanderKiss(BaselCH)
1130 ndash 1300 Working Party Sessions
- Chronic Leukaemia
- Paediatric Diseases Paediatric Day Session
1130 ndash 1300 Nuclear Accidents Session
1130 ndash 1300 Controversy 3Older sibling versus young unrelated donor
Chairs Geacuterard Socieacute (Paris FR) Andreas Buser (Basel CH)
1130ndash1200 Older sibling is betterDietgerNiederwieser(LeipzigDE)
1200ndash1230 Younger perfectly matched unrelated donor is better NicolausKroumlger(HamburgDE)
1230ndash1300 Discussion
1300 ndash 1400 Nature Publishing Group
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time meeting 4We at the EBMT
Chairs Alejandro Madrigal (London UK) Alois Gratwohl (Basel CH)
1310ndash1330 25 years of electronic data management lessons for the futureRonaldBrand(LeidenNL)
1330ndash1350 Ten years after the first JACIE inspectionChristianChabannon(MarseilleFR)
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time meeting 5Post-transplant care when the child becomes an adult
Paediatric Day
Session
Chairs Giorgio Dini (Genoa IT) Tayfun Guumlngoumlr (Zurich CH)
1310ndash1330 Transition paediatrics-adult care CharlotteNiemeyer(FreiburgDE)
1330ndash1350 Adolescence in the posttransplant phase ThomasKlingebiel(FrankfurtDE)
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time meeting 6Last minute hot topic
1400 ndash 1530 Oral Sessions 7 ndash 12
1600 ndash 1730 Working Party Sessions
- Infectious Diseases
- Inborn Errors Paediatric Day Session
- Lymphoma
1600 ndash 1730 Controversy 4Are cord blood banks affordable
Chairs Sergio Querol (London UK) Grazia Nicoloso de Faveri (Berne CH)
1600ndash1630 No they are notThomasBart(BerneCH)
1630ndash1700 Yes they are GesineKoumlgler(DuumlsseldorfDE)
1700ndash1730 Discussion
1600 ndash 1730 Joint Session EBMT WBMT
1730 ndash 1900 Poster Sessions
17
sCIentIFIC programme physICIans WeDnesDay 4 aprIl 2012
nuClear aCCIDent CommIttee traInIng sessIon WeDnesDay 4 aprIl 2012
0730 ndash 0830 General Assembly
0830 ndash 1000 Oral Sessions 13 ndash 20
1030 ndash 1200 Plenary Session 4Do registries still have a future
Chairs Norbert-Claude Gorin (Paris FR) Jane Apperley (London UK)
1030ndash1100 The macroeconomics of stem cell transplantationAloisGratwohl(BaselCH)
1100ndash1130 The future of observational research in stem cell transplantationMaryHorowitz(MilwaukeeUS)
1130ndash1200 Donor follow-up ndash why it is neededSuzannavanWalraven(LeidenNL)
1030 ndash 1200 Plenary Session 5Endothelial disease in HSCT
Chairs Andrea Bacigalupo (Genoa IT) Eliane Gluckman (Paris FR)
1030ndash1100 The role of the endothelium in HSCTEnricCarreras(BarcelonaES)
1100ndash1130 Sinusoidal obstruction syndromeLauraRubbia-Brandt(GenevaCH)
1130ndash1200 Transplant associated microangiopathyTapaniRuutu(HelsinkiFI)
1030 ndash 1200 Plenary Session 6Stem cells and the microenvironment
Chairs John Goldman (London UK) Markus Manz (Zurich CH)
1030ndash1100 Stem cells out of the nicheTsveeLapidot(RehovotIL)
1100ndash1130 Stem cells into the thymus YannBarrandon(LausanneCH)
1130ndash1200 Mesenchymal and haematopoietic stem cells form a unique bone marrow niche SimoacutenMeacutendez-Ferrer(MadridES)
1030 ndash 1200 Joint Session EBMT WMDA
1215 ndash 1345 Final Plenary SessionAll around the telomere
Chairs Willem Fibbe (Leiden NL) Gabriela Baerlocher (Berne CH)
1215ndash1245 Telomere structure and maintenance by the telomerase enzymeJoachimLingner(LausanneCH)
1245ndash1315 Dyskeratosis congenita a disorder of telomere biologyBlancheAlter(RockvilleUS)
1315ndash1345 Telomere attrition and the telomeropathies focus on marrow failure and regenerationNealYoung(BethesdaUS)
1345 ndash 1400 Closing Session
1400 ndash 1800 Advanced EBMT training course on European approach to the medical management of mass radiation exposure
Chairs R Powles (London UK) A Madrigal (London UK)
1400 IntroductionAlejandroMadrigal(LondonUK)
1405 Basic irradiation physics for ldquobeginnersrdquoDuncanCox(UK)
1420 Previous incidents effects of irradiationLeifStenke(StockholmSE)
1450 Scenarios ndash hidden sources overtDuncanCox(UK)
1520 Primary triageTonyBleetman(UK)
1550 Secondary triage METREPOL EBMT Pocket GuideRayPowles(LondonUK)
1620 Supportive therapy to neutropenic patientsGrahamJackson(Newcastle-upon-TyneUK)
1650 BMT protocols BMT triageTonyPagliuca(LondonUK)
1705 Multi-organ dysfunction syndromeBahwnaSirohi(NewDelhiIN)
1720 EBMT REMM HPA website familiarizationJaneApperley(LondonUK)
1750 Closing remarksRayPowles(LondonUK)
RegistrationIfinterestedpleaseenrollforthesessionviaonlineapplicationorcontactSharonGage
sharongagesrgprojectmanagementcouk
18
nurses eDuCatIon Day sunDay 1 aprIl 2012
EBMT Education Day for Nurses amp Allied Health Professionals
AsinpreviousyearstherewillbeaPre-meetingEducationDayaimedatnursesandhealthprofessionalThefocusofthe8thAnnualEducationDay will be ldquoEarly and late effects after Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation and their impact of the patientrsquos quality of liferdquo Our ambitionisthatnursesandalliedhealthprofessionalsregardlessoftheirexperiencewithinthefieldofHSCTwillhavesomethingnewtolearnfromthisdayandbringhometotheirownpractice
EBMT Education Day Preliminary Programme
0900ndash0910 Welcome and introductionArnoMank(AmsterdamNL)
0910ndash0950 Nausea amp vomiting ndash to vomit or not to vomit MalinHakansson(GothenburgSE)
0950ndash1030 Skin care ndash not every rash is GvHD EileenParry(LancashireUK)
1030ndash1100 Coffeebreak
1100ndash1145 The golden hour ndash management of neutropenic sepsis JohnMurray(ManchesterUK)
1145ndash1230 Abnormal liver function tests CathrinFlynn(DublinIE)
1230ndash1330 Lunch
RegistrationThis education day is separate from the EBMT meeting and registration for the congress does not automatically entitle participation at the EBMT Education Day
PleaseregisterviaInternetwwwebmtorgebmt2012LinkRegistration(Paymentbycreditcardwillbenecessary)orusetherespectiveregistrationformThankstogenerouscorporatesponsorshiptheregistrationfeeisonlyeuro50ndashperparticipantForassistancepleasecontactebmtcongrexch
1330ndash1410 Stepping out ndash rehabilitation post HSCT JoachimWiskermann(HeidelbergDE)
1410ndash1450 Fertility CorienEcltink(AmsterdamNL)
1450ndash1510 Coffeebreak
1510ndash1550 Late effects YvesChalandon(GenevaCH)
1550ndash1630 Survivorship DianaGreenfield(SheffieldUK)
1630ndash1640 ClosingElisabethWallhult(GothenburgSE)
19
monDay 2 aprIl 2012 ndash sCIentIFIC programme nurses group WeDnesDay 4 aprIl 2012
Educational Sessions
There will be six early morning educational sessions covering thefollowingtopics
bull Extra Corporal Photopheresis (ECP) PeterTaylor(UK)
bull Management of the immunosuppressive patient VeroniqueCamus(CH)
bull Transplant at home ChristinaGallego(ES)
bull Donor issues ndash Who is looking after me MalreadNiconghalie(IE)
bull Compliance MonicaFliedner(CH)
bull Safe administration of chemotherapy BernieOrsquoDonnell(IE)
Workshops
This year theNursesgroupwill hold fourworkshopsand threeofthesewillberepeatedAllworkshopswillhavelimitedcapacityItishopedthatbydoingthiswewillbeabletohaveamoreinteractiveandpracticalsession
Workshop 1Central Venous Access Device (CVAD)
Steve Hill (Manchester UK)
Workshop 2Sexuality
Corien M Eeltink (Amsterdam NL)
Workshop 3Care of the carer
Barry Quinn (London UK)
Workshop 4European management
Susanne Heijmenberg (Amsterdam NL)
Nurses Annual Meeting
TheNursesAnnualMeetingwilltakeplaceonTuesdayfrom0830to0920
repeatedworkshopswithlimitedattendance
Plenary Sessions
Therewillbefiveplenarysessionswiththreespeakerseachgivingparticipants the opportunity to meet the expert
Disease updates
bull Lymphoma PeterDreger(HeidelbergDE)
bull Acute Lymphatic Leukemia MohamadMohty(FR)
bull Aplastic anaemia
Apheresis
bull Mobilisation JohnMurray(ManchesterUK)
bull Extra Corporal Photopheresis (ECP) MaggieFoster(UK)
bull Donor follow-up JoergHalter(BaselCH)
Management of haematology emergencies
bull Septic shock JohnMurray(ManchesterUK)
bull Extravasation BernieOacuteDonell(IE)
bull Tumour lysis JoachimBlankart(HamburgDE)
bull Transfusion reactions MonicaBraisch(CH)
Management of relapse
bull The transition from active to palliative care MatsLinderholm(UmearingSE)
bull Donor Lymphocyte Infusion (DLI) EudoardoOlavarrioLopez(ES)
bull Ethical issues-dilemmas TanjaKrones(CH)
Paediatrics
bull Sibling to the patient MargarethaNolbris(GothenburgSE)
bull Complementary therapy OliveOacuteNeill(IE)
bull Psychological aspects
TheNursesrsquogrouplooksforwardtomeetingyouatEBMT2012inGenevaThemeetingthisyearwillincludethecombinationofeducationalsessionsworkshops(limitedattendance)plenarysessionsandorallypresentedabstractsandposters
ThemainmeetingwillopenonMondaymorningwithaPresidentialsymposiumgivinganoverviewoftheactivitiesaswellastheachievementsanddevelopmentsoftheEBMTNursesGroupThisyeartherewillbeakeynotespeakerProfDrNoraKearneydirectoroftheCancerCareResearchCentreoftheUniversityofStirling(UK)ShewilltalkaboutnursingresearchandhoweducationcanimprovetheprofileoftheBMTnurse
20
Oral Sessions
Oralsessionswillbeselectedfromsubmittedabstractsaccordingtoscoresgiventothembytheabstractreviewboard
Poster Sessions
Nursesrsquo posters selected from submitted abstracts will be displayedthroughoutthecongresswithtimefordiscussiononMondayandTuesdayeveningswhenpresentersareexpectedtobeavailableattheirposter
Prizes
The Nurses group is pleased to announce that the best oralpresentationandthebestposterwillbeawarded
National Group Meetings
AsinpreviousyearsnationalgroupshavetheopportunitytomeetanddiscussnationalmattersofHSCTnursingintheirownlanguageCountries which donrsquot have a formal national group yet couldget together and discuss setting up a national group to combineworkforcesandexchangeexperiencesintheirownlanguage
Nurses Satelllite Symposia
Two Nursing Satellite Symposia will take place on Monday andTuesdayfrom1300ndash1400
monDay 2 aprIl 2012 ndash sCIentIFIC programme nurses group WeDnesDay 4 aprIl 2012
21
sCIentIFIC programme Data management group
As inprevious years theEBMTDataManagementgroupwill usetheopportunityprovidedbythisAnnualMeetingtoofferaseriesoftechnicalandscientificsessionsfordatamanagementprofessionalswithinaninteractiveandfriendlyenvironmentThiswillbeanotheruniqueopportunityforindividualsfromdifferentcentrescountriesandinstitutionstomeetupandgettoknoweachotherfacetoface
ProMISe Training SessionsWeareonceagainofferingtrainingsessionsonhowtoaccessandusetheRegistrydatabasebymeansofProMISeforData Entry andData Retrieval ndash with additional sessions this year for HLA and MED-B formsTheData Entrysession isan introductionandonlyabsolute beginners shouldsignupforitThiscoursewillemphasizehowtoenteraMED-Aregistration(includingsubsequenttransplantandfollow-upsforapatient)TheData Retrieval session will focus on obtaining data listings frequencies and how to run reportsAlthough this course is open to all users it is not recommendedforpeoplewhoareabsolutebeginners[PleasenotethattheDataRetrievalsessiononTuesday isarepetitionoftheMondaysessiontoallowmoreparticipantstoattendandbenefitfromthecourse]
The HLA Data Entry session on Tuesday is a workshop sessionwhich will focus on how to enter HLA typing reports for thoseusers who want to do it themselves (building on the morningrsquosHLAEducationalsession inthe lecturehall)Thissession isaimedprimarily at experienced ProMISe users The ADVANCED DATA ENTRY (including MED-B) amp QampA training session on Tuesdayafternoon is open to everyoneandwillconcentrateonexamplesofcomplexdataincludingaddingmissingdatafollowupssubsequentdiagnosesandtransplantsaswellastheintricaciesofMED-BdataentrywithapracticalQampAsession
Please note A maximum of 30 participants can attend eachProMISe training session in the main computer room We kindlyask participants to register in advance following the instructions providedonthecongressregistrationformwithaseparateformtobecompletedforProMISetrainingcourses
Educational SessionsAvariedprogrammefordatamanagementprofessionalsatalllevelsof their career Therewillbeeducational sessions toassistpeoplewho are new to the field to enhance their knowledge and somesessionswithhigherscientificcontextwhichshouldbeofinteresttoeverybodyregardlessofbackgroundThesessionswillincludebullScience-stemcellmobilizationantibodiesacuteleukaemiaHLAbullJACIE-explanationandrequirementsforJACIEaccreditationbullDataqualityndashalwaysimportantbullPaediatricsbullSessionsonFollow-upformssolidtumours(withreferenceto
Med-Bforms)survivorshipandlong-termfollow-upfocusingonissuesfacedbypatients
bullHintsandtipsfortransplantregistrationndashaworkshoptypesessionondataentryforallcentres
bullPresentationsfromDatamanagersandotherprofessionalsbasedincentressharingtheirexperiencendashwithexamplesofprocedurestheyusetoensuregoodworkingpractise
Werecommendparticipantstoattendasmanysessionsaspossiblendasheveniftheydonotseemtorelatetotheirwork(wehavefoundinthepastthatpeoplelearnmoreaboutadulttransplantsbyfindingoutwhatisinvolvedinpaediatrictransplants)Sothatwecanalllearnfrom each other we encourage active participation raising issuesandrequestingclarifications
1500 ndash 1800 Statistical Course 1 Saturday 31 March 2012
0900 ndash 1200 Statistical Course 2 Sunday 1 April 2012
1340 ndash 1540 Statistical Symposium Tuesday 3 April 2012
1600 ndash 1730 Statistical Roundtable Tuesday 3 April 2012
22
0900 ndash 1700 ProMISe2 Training Sessions
0900ndash1200 Data retrieval (experienced users only)KeirenKirklandJuliaLee(LondonUK)
1330ndash1430 HLA data entry (experienced users only)ShelleyHewerdineAugustinCabrera(LondonUK)
1500ndash1700 Advanced data entry (including Med B) and Q amp A workshopCarmenRuiz(LondonUK)
0900 ndash 1630 ProMISe2 Training Sessions
0900ndash1200 Data entry (new users only)HelenBaldomero(BaselCH)NicoleRaus(LyonFR)
1330ndash1630 Data retrieval (experienced users only)KeirenKirklandJuliaLee(LondonUK)
0900 ndash 1030 JACIE Educational Session
1045 ndash 1710 Educational Sessions
1045ndash1125 Stem cell mobilization ndash a key development in modern blood and marrow transplantationCurlyMorris(BelfastUK)
0900 ndash 1500 Educational Sessions
0900ndash1030 HLAIliasDoxiadis(LeidenNL)
1040ndash1120 AntibodiesSilviaMontoto(LondonUK)
1130ndash1210 Acute leukaemia (including ALL)SebastianGiebel(GliwicePL)
1210ndash1330 LunchBreak
1330ndash1410 Centre presentation ndash details to be adviced
1420ndash1500 Centre presentation ndash details to be adviced
1135ndash1215 Hints and tips for transplant registration with the EBMTCarmenRuiz(LondonUK)
1225ndash1305 The importance of follow-up formsSimonaIacobelli(RomeIT)
1305ndash1400 LunchBreak
1400ndash1440 Survivorship follow up issues and patientsrsquo experiencesMichelleKenyon(LondonUK)
1450ndash1530 Solid tumoursDidierBlaise(MarseilleFR)
1540ndash1620 Paediatric diseasesIsaacYaniv(Petach-TikvaIL)
1630ndash1710 Queries questions and the first Data Quality QuizBeateLindner(InnsbruckAT)FranziskaStrehle(UlmDE)
sCIentIFIC programme Data management group tuesDay 3 aprIl 2012
sCIentIFIC programme Data management group monDay 2 aprIl 2012
23
sCIentIFIC programme QualIty management group monDay 2 aprIl 2012
1030 ndash 1130 Workshop 1Indicators (JACIE Standards)
1030ndash1040 Clinical indicatorPhillipeLewalle(BrusselsBE)
1040ndash1050 Collection indicatorPhuongHuynh(BrusselsBE)
1050ndash1100 Processing IndicatorGillesClapisson(LyonFR)
1100ndash1130 Q amp A
1400 ndash 1500 Lecture 1How we validate the apheresis machine
Chair Harry C Schouten (Maastricht NL)
1400ndash1420 tbc1420ndash1440 SandraLoaiza(LondonUK)1440ndash1500 KristinaHoumllig(DresdenDE)
1515 ndash 1615 Lecture 2Can you save money by improving the quality
Chair Elena Vassalo (Turin IT)
1515ndash1615 FreacutedeacutericNouaille(Neuilly-sur-SeineFR)
1630 ndash 1730 Lecture 3Engaging physicians in quality
Chair Pierre Biron (Lyon FR)
1630ndash1730 EduardoOlavarria(PamplonaES)
1730 ndash 1830 Workshop 2Electronic quality management system (commercial and in-inhouse alternatives)
1730ndash1740 Manual systemKirtashPatel(LondonUK)
1740ndash1750 Electronic system used at Maastricht University HospitalBiancaWauben(MaastrichtNL)
1750ndash1800 Electronic system used at Leacuteon-BeacuterardPierreEmmanuelDonot(LyonFR)
1800ndash1830 Q amp A
aDvanCe notICe
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39th Annual Meeting of the European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation
39th Meeting of the Physicians29th Meeting of the EBMT Nurses Group12th Meeting of the EBMT Data Management Group5th Meeting of the Quality Management Group2nd Meeting of the Cell Processing Group7th EBMTPatientampFamilyDaybullSaturday6April2013
London UK bull 7 ndash 10 April 2013
2013
European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation
EBMTExcellence in Science
24
1st ebmt Cell proCessIng Day monDay 2 aprIl 2012
1st Meeting of the EBMT Cell Processing Group
ThefirstCell Processing Day of theEBMT isplannedjointlybyEBMTandISCT
It is mainly intended for persons working in the cellprocessing laboratory as technicians working on thebenchbiologistsandphysiciansdirectlyinvolvedincellprocessing cell processing laboratory managers andpersons responsible for quality assessment of the cell processingpart
The programme includes theoretical presentationsdiscussions and sessions considering practical aspectsofcellprocessingproblemmanagementandreporting
The Cell Processing Group will meet on Monday 2 April 2012 andisanintegralpartoftheEBMT2012Annual Meeting which takes place at the PalexpoGenevainSwitzerlandfrom1ndash4April2012
PhotoBloodcellscopyKeystoneSciencePhotoLibraryAndrewSyred
Taking place during the EBMT 2012
Annual Meeting
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 1Stem cell engineering
Chairs Ineke Slaper-Cortenbach (Utrecht NL) Federico Rodriguez (San Diego USA)
Graft engineering Mimicking the marrow microenvironment for cord expansionVardaDeutsch(Tel-AvivIL)
Cryopreservation and thawing of hamatopoietic cellsGregorioMartin-Henao(BarcelonaES)
0930 ndash 1100 Technical aspects IBasic processing aspects and problem management
Chair Francesco Lanza (Cremona IT)
Processing of the peripheral blood progenitor cell products using a novel acustophoresis platformStefanScheding(LundSE)
Thawing of stem cell products in the lab or bedsideFedericoRodriguez(SanDiegoUSA)
Erythrocyte depletion when amp howDamianosSotiropoulos(ThessalonikiGR)
1100ndash1130 Pause
1130 ndash 1300 Quality assessment
Chair Christian Chabannon (Marseille FR)
CD34 enumeration pre and post cryopreservationFrancescoLanza(CremonaIT)
Terminology and labeling of cellular therapy productsInekeSlaper-Cortenbach(UtrechtNL)
GMP facilities what for and what are the rulesChristianKalberer(BaselCH)
1300ndash1400 Lunch
1400 ndash 1530 Oral session Stem cell mobilization and graft engineering
Chairs Francesco Lanza (Cremona IT) Mario Bargetzi (Aarau CH)
Oral sessions to be defined according to abstract reviewing
1530ndash1600 CoffeeBreak
1600 ndash 1730 Technical aspects IIAdvanced cell engineering
Chair Martin Hildebrandt (Hannover DE)
Cell selection for clinical use Regulatory T cellsMatthiasEdinger(RegensburgDE)
Engineering of T-helper cells and cytotoxic T-cellsTobiasFeuchtinger(TuumlbingenDE)
Expansion of NK cells for clinical useUlrikeKoehl(FrankfurtDE)
25
1st ebmt paeDIatrIC Day tuesDay 3 aprIl 2012
Taking place during the EBMT 2012
Annual Meeting
Paediatric Day
During EBMT 2012 Annual Meeting taking place atthePalexpoGenevaSwitzerlandfrom1ndash4April2012there will be a special day for paediatric stem celltransplantation
Almost all paediatric activities such as educationalworkingpartyscientificandpostersessionshavebeenregroupedandwillbeheldonTuesday 3 April 2012
Nurses paediatric sessions will take place on MondayandWednesday
copypicturesYantra-FotoliacomKarinHildebrand-FotoliacomVRD-Fotoliacom
0800 ndash 0900 Educational SessionHaemaglobinopathy and HSCT
Chairs Guido Lucarelli (Rome IT) Ardeshir Ghavamzadeh (Tehran IR)
0800ndash0830 ThalassaemiaEmanueleAngelucci(CalgiariIT)
0830ndash0900 Sickle cell anaemiaFranccediloiseBernaudin(CreacuteteilFR)
0800 ndash 0900 WorkshopDecision making How to choose a cord blood unit
Chairs Marie Robin (Paris FR) Vincent Kindler (Geneva CH)
0800ndash0830 Umbilical cord blood transplantation how when and for whomArnonNagler(TelHashomerIL)
0830ndash0900 Single double CB unit or intramedullar application VandersonRocha(OxfordUK)
0930 ndash 1100 Plenary 3Paediatric Day
Chairs Christina Peters (Vienna AT) Kurt Leibundgut (Berne CH)
0930ndash1000 Advances in overcoming treatment resistance in recurrent malignant brain tumours
From autologous to allogeneic HSCT following myeloablative chemotherapy HishamAbdel-Azim(LosAngelesUS)
1000ndash1030 Allogeneic HSCT for children with monosomy 7FrancoLocatelli(RomeIT)
1030ndash1100 Paediatric haploidentical allogeneic stem cell transplantationPeterLang(TuumlbingenDE)
1100ndash1130 CoffeeBreak
1130 ndash 1300 Working PartyPaediatric Diseases
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time Meeting 5Post-transplant care when the child becomes an adult
Chairs Giorgio Dini (Genoa IT) Tayfun Guumlngoumlr (Zurich CH)
1310ndash1330 Transition paediatrics-adult care CharlotteNiemeyer(FreiburgDE)
1330ndash1350 Adolescence in the posttransplant phase ThomasKlingebiel(FrankfurtDE)
1400 ndash 1530 Oral SessionPaediatric transplantation
1530ndash1600 CoffeeBreak
1600 ndash 1730 Working PartyInborn Errors
1730 ndash 1900 Poster Session
26
Call For abstraCts
Abstract Submission Deadlines
21 November 2011 Nurses Group15 December 2011 Physicians amp Data Management Group
Allparticipantsareinvitedtosubmitabstractsononeofthetopicslistedonpage27
Abstracts may only be submitted via Internet Late abstracts will not be considered
Tosubmityourabstractpleasegotothewebsiteat wwwebmtorgebmt2012
Thedifferent submission links forphysiciansnursesand thedatamanagement group will be available on the internet ldquoCall for AbstractsrdquoPleasemakesuretoselecttheappropriatelink
Inordertostandardizetheabstractlayoutweaskyoutoreadthepreparation guidelines at this link CAREFULLY Avoid submissionwithin48hoursofthedeadlineforbestsystemperformance
Guidelines for submission of abstracts
1 Abstracts may be submitted only via Internet Abstractssubmittedviafaxore-mailwillnotbeaccepted
2 AllabstractsmustbesubmittedandpresentedinEnglish3 Abstractsshouldcontainoriginalmaterialneitherpublishednor
presentedelsewherepriorto1 April 20124 Withinternetsubmissionofanabstracttheauthor(s)transfer(s)
all copyrightownership to theEuropeanGroup forBloodandMarrowTransplantation
5 Abstractsshouldbeinformativecontainingobjectivesmethodsresultsandaconclusion Just thepromiseof furtherdataanddiscussionisnotacceptable
6 The abstract text may not be longer than 2rsquo500 charactersincludingspaces
7 Tables charts and other graphics arepermittedandmustbeinJPGorGIFformatofhighresolutionandsuitableforreproductionin black amp white A separate upload button is provided (max 2 graphics perabstract)Nophotosmaybesubmitted
8 Avoid complex mathematical formulae Greek letters andsymbols For the symbols lt or gt type instead lt= or gt= Forsuperscript use caret (^) eg 10^6 instead of 106 Instead oflsquoIFN-grsquouseforexamplelsquoIFN-grsquoorlsquoIFN-gammarsquoetc
9 Allabbreviationsmustbedefinedthefirsttimetheyappearinyourtext(butdonotdefineinthetitle)ExampleGraft-versus-hostdisease(GvHD)beforebeingusedasanabbreviationonly
10 Authorsarerequestedtoselectatopicunderwhichtheywishtheirabstracttobereviewed
11 Authorsshouldindicatetheirpreferredmethodofpresentation bullOralPresentation bullPosterPresentation bullOralorPosterPresentation Theselectioncommitteereservestherighttodecideonthefinal
allocationandpresentationmethod12 Ifanabstract isaccepted thepresentingauthormust register
andattendthecongressAcceptanceofapaperimpliespaymentoftheregistrationfeebythepresentingauthor
13 After having submitted your abstract you will receive aconfirmation by e-mail with the following information (please
makesuretostateyourcorrectemailaddress) bullreference number of your abstract (for correspondence and
questionsthatmightarise) bullyourpersonalaccesscodes
Shouldyouwishtomakecorrectionstoanabstractalreadysubmittedor if you wish to submit other abstracts later you may use theseaccesscodesThiswillshortenthesubmissionprocedure
Correctionstoabstractscanonlybemadeuptothedeadlinesof
21November2011 Nurses Group15December2011 Physicians amp Data Management Group
(Afterthesedatesnoabstractsorchangesmaybeaccepted)IfyouhavedifficultiesinsubmittingyourabstractsorifyouneedanyfurtherinformationpleasecontacttheAbstracthotlinePhone+41616867722(MondayndashFridayduringCETbusinesshours)
Notification
AbstractsaresubjecttoapprovalbytheScientificCommitteeandtofinalassignmentforinclusionintheprogrammeasanoralorposterpresentation
Authors from the Nurses Group will be notified at the end ofDecember2011
AuthorsformthePhysiciansandDataManagementGroupwillbenotifiedattheendofJanuary2012
Allauthorswillbecontactedbye-mail(thereforeitisessentialthatyouindicateyourcorrecte-mailaddress)Authorswillbeinformedasto whether they are to present their abstract orally or in the form of a posterFullinstructionsconcerningthepreparationandpresentationwillbeincluded
Publication
AllacceptedabstractswillbepublishedinasupplementoftheBoneMarrowTransplantationJournalaswellasonCD-ROMavailableatthecongressFullabstracttextswillbeviewableontheEBMT2012websitetwoweekspriortothecongress
Basic Science Award for Physicians
This award will be presented to the best Basic Science Abstractsubmittedunderanyrelevanttopic
The aim of this award is to increase the level of basic science atthemeetingandparticularlyyounginvestigatorsareencouragedtosubmittheirworkTheprizewinningabstractwillbeselectedfromthe top-scoringabstractsbyaScientificCommitteeheadedby theChairsoftheEBMTDevelopmentalCommittee
Authorssubmittingabasicscienceabstractare invitedto tick therespectiveboxintheonlinesubmissionthusindicatingthewishtobeconsideredfortheBasicScienceAward
Theprize-winningabstractwillbepresentedaspartofthePresidentialSymposiumonMonday2April2012Thisyearrsquosprizeofeuro2rsquo000isgenerouslysupportedbyGenzyme
27
Call For abstraCts
Main Topics for Abstract Submission
Please carefullyselectthetopicunderwhichyouwishtosubmityourabstract for reviewAbstracts not submittedunder anappropriatetopicmaybeincorrectlyreviewedandrejected
Physicians
General Topics1 CellularGenetherapiesandCytokines2 StemcellresearchandExperimentalstemcelltransplantation3 StemcellmobilizationandGraftengineering
Transplant-specific topics4 Stemcellsource5 Stemcelldonor6 Acutegraft-versus-hostdisease7 Chronicgraft-versus-hostdisease8 Infectiouscomplications9 Earlycomplications10 Latecomplications11 Reduced-intensityconditioning12 MinimalresidualdiseaseToleranceChimerismandImmune
reconstitution13 Paediatricissues14 Regulatoryissues
Disease-specific topics15 Acuteleukaemia16 Aplasticanaemia17 Autoimmunediseases18 Chronicleukaemia19 HaemoglobinopathyandInbornerrorsofmetabolism20Lymphoma21 Multiplemyeloma22Myelodysplasia23Solidtumours
Nurses Group
Care-specific topics24Careofthecare-giver25Complementarytherapies26Donorissues27 Ethicalissues28Impactofnewtherapiesonpatientcare29Outpatientdevelopments30PalliativeandEndoflifecare31 PatientinformationandEducation32Protectivecare33Psycho-socialissues34Sexuality35Standardsofcare36Symptomsmanagement
37 EducationandSupportofnurses38Management39SurvivorshipandLateeffects40Qualityoflife
Data Management Group
41 DataManagement42Statistics
CME Accreditation at EBMT 2012
AsaparticipantofEBMT2012youareeligibletoreceiveContinuingMedical Education (CME) credit points from the EuropeanHematologyAssociation(EHA)
EuropeanhaematologistsarehighlymotivatedtoprovideproofthattheyareupdatingtheirknowledgeandskillsthroughparticipationinCMEactivitiesTheEuropeanHematologyAssociationCMESystemis being implementedas a service to Europeanhaematologists inresponse to this need The System facilitates identification andregistrationinCMEactivitieswhichhavebeensubmittedtoapeer-reviewaccreditationprocessandrespondtopre-establishedqualitystandards
CMEaccreditationisapermanentfeatureofEBMTannualmeetings
PhysiciansattendingEBMT2012areeligibletoreceive1EHA-CMEcreditpointforeveryhourofaccreditedscientificprogramme
EHA-CMEpointswillbeawardedforthefollowingsessionsbullEducationalsessionsbullWorkshopsessionsbullControversysessionsbullPlenarysessionsbullJointsessionsbullPresidentialsymposiumbullWorkingPartysessionsbullOralsessionsbullLunchtimemeetings
How to claim your EHA-CME points
The electronic EHA-CME system is fully automated and enablesparticipantsattheEBMT2012toclaimtheircreditsonline
You may create your account claim your credits and print yourEHA-CMEcertificateonlineatwwwehaweborg(select lsquoCMErsquo)FulldetailsonhowtocollectyourCMEpointswillbestatedintheFinalProgramme
Further information on the European Hematology Association CME system is available at cmeehaweborgandwwwehaweborg
28
regIstratIon
Registration fee
Until 12 January
2012
As from 13 January to 1March2012
As from 2 March
2012
PhysiciansMember euro300ndash euro420ndash euro480ndash
Non-Member euro450ndash euro560ndash euro650ndash
Nurses Group
Data Mgmt Group
Quality Mgmt Group
Cell Processing Technicians
Member euro200ndash euro320ndash euro380ndash
Non-Member euro300ndash euro420ndash euro480ndash
Student euro120ndash euro150ndash euro180ndash
Accompanying person
euro 25ndash euro 25ndash euro 25ndash
StudentsmustbeoneoftheauthorsofanacceptedabstractandmustprovideproofofundergraduatestudentstatusAwrittencertificationbytheheadoftheprogrammeisrequiredandmustbesenttoCongrex(Fax+41616867788)
The fee for active participants includes unlimited access to allsessionstheWelcomeReceptionaccesstotheExhibitiononecopyoftheFinalProgrammeandonecopyoftheAbstractBook
ThefeeforaccompanyingpersonsincludestheWelcomeReceptionandaccesstotheExhibition
PleasenoteAlthoughincludedintheregistrationfeesomesessionsand the Welcome Reception require separate registration (seeregistrationform)
Online Registration
ParticipantscanregisterviaInternetwwwebmtorgebmt2012PleasereadtheinstructionsontheInternetcarefullyFor online reservations payment by credit card is required Please do not use the online registration for group registrations
Registration form
ToregisterforthemeetingpleasereturntheregistrationformtotheOrganizingSecretariatinBasel
Group Registration
In order to make a group registration please request the specialgroupregistrationformfromtheOrganizingSecretariatordownloadthefile fromthewebsitewwwebmtorgebmt2012Onthis formyou can enter all participantsrsquo information together with your postal address and contact details Please note that we need thecomplete individual addresses (hospital department streetname and number postal code and city) of each participant Forfurther assistance please contact the Organizing Secretariat at ebmtcongrexcom
On-site Registration
TheregistrationdeskatthePalexpoisopenduringthefollowinghours
Saturday 31March2012 1700 ndash1900hSunday 1April2012 0800ndash1900hMonday 2April2012 0730ndash1800hTuesday 3April2012 0730ndash1800hWednesday 4April2012 0715ndash1300h
All documents including registration packets (congress walletpersonalnamebadgeabstractbookvouchers)willbehandedovertotheregisteredparticipantsOn-site registration will be accepted but receip of all congressdocumentscannotbeguaranteedPleasearriveearlyifyouwishtoregisteron-site
Payment
All fees for the congress registration and social events should bepaidinEURO(euro)totheEBMT2012OrganizingSecretariatndashclearlystatingtheparticipantlsquosnameandaddress
bull bybanktransfer(freeofcharge)to -BeneficiaryCongrexSwitzerlandLtdEBMT2012 -UBSAGBaselSwitzerland EUROAccountNo233-50301062A IBANCodeCH210023323350301062A
-BICUBSWCHZH80A -ClearingNo233
bull bycreditcard(VisaMasterCardAmericanExpress)
Responsibility
The participant acknowledges that heshe has no right to lodgedamage claims against the organizers should the holding of thecongress be hindered or prevented by unexpected political oreconomiceventsorgenerallyby forcemajeureorshould thenon-appearance of speakers or other reasons necessitate programmechangesWithregistrationtheparticipantacceptsthisproviso
By finishing the application the participant declares that heshe agrees to its personal and company data being processed byCongrexandthat thisdatamaybeusedfor informationpurposesoncongressesandevents in thefieldofhematologyorganizedbyCongrex In theopposingcase theparticipantnotifiesCongrexatthetimeofreturningthesignedapplication
Confirmation
Upon receipt of the correct registration fee each participant willreceiveaconfirmationofregistrationPleasebringthisconfirmationto the registration desk at the congress centre as proof of yourregistration
Cancellation Refund Policy
Refund of registration fees less 25 administrative charges canbeapplied for inwritinguntil1February2012 to theOrganizingSecretariat inBasel SwitzerlandAfter thisdateno refundwillbepossibleForanychangeofnamesafeeofeuro30ndashwillbecharged
29
general InFormatIon (In alphabetICal orDer)
Address before and after the EBMT 2012
OrganizingSecretariatEBMT2012 Tel +41616867711coCongrexSwitzerlandLtd Fax +41616867788POBox E-mail ebmtcongrexcom4002BaselSwitzerland wwwebmtorgebmt2012
Currency
TheofficialcurrencyistheSwissfranc(CHF)Althoughnotpartofthe EU many prices are nonetheless indicated in Euros and somemerchantsmayacceptEurosVisaMasterCardandAmericanExpressarewidelyacceptedandATMsarewidespreadBanksofferthebestexchangeratesfortravellerchequesandforeigncurrencybut it isalsopossibletoexchangemoneyatmajorhotelsmaintrainstationsandairportsBanksareopenMondaytoFriday
Exhibition
TheEBMT2012exhibitionpresentingthelatesttechnicalequipmentandpharmaceuticalproductswilltakeplaceinHall1ofthePalexpoGenevaThedetailedExhibitProspectuscanbeobtainedfromtheExhibitionDepartment(exhibitionchcongrexcom)
Final Programme
The Final Programme will be available on the Internet (wwwebmtorgebmt2012) by March 2012 Please indicate youremailaddressontheregistrationformandyouwillbeinformedassoonastheFinalProgrammeisontheInternetTheFinalProgrammebookletwillbealsodistributedatthemeetinginGeneva
Insurance
Themeetingorganizerscannotacceptliabilityforpersonalinjuriessustainedorfor lossordamageofpropertybelongingtomeetingparticipants or their accompanyingpersons eitherduring or as aresultofthemeetingPleasecheckthevalidityofyourowninsurance
Invitation Letters
IndividualsrequiringanofficialletterofinvitationinordertoattendthemeetingmaywritetotheOrganizingSecretariat(ebmtcongrexcom)Thisprocedureisdesignedtoassistparticipantstoobtainavisaorpermissiontoattendthemeetinganddoesnotapplytoregistrationfeesorotherexpenses
Please note that invitation letters can only be sent if the registration and payment has been received by the Organizing Secretariat
Italian Agency
ItalianparticipantsrequiringspecificauthorizationfromtheItalianHealthMinistryareadvisedtocontact
AIMEDUCATIONndashAIMGroup Tel +3902566011MsCristinaGhidoli Fax +390270048585ViaGiuseppeRipamonti129 E-mail cghidoniaimgroupeu20141MilanItaly wwwaimgroupeu
Language
TheofficialcongresslanguageisEnglishSimultaneous translation (English French German) will beprovidedforthePatientampFamilyDay
Lunches
FromMondaytillWednesdaylunchwillbeofferedintheexhibitionareaofthecongressvenue
Registration
Fordetailedinformationpleaserefertopage28
Speakersrsquo Service Centre (SSC)
TherewillbeacentrallylocatedSpeakersrsquoServiceCentreconnectedtoalllectureroomsAllspeakersarerequestedtohandintheirPowerPointpresentationspriortotheirlectureattheSSC
Tipping
Servicechargesaregenerally includedhowever it iscustomarytorounduptheamountwhenpayinginrestaurantsandtaxis
Transportation in Geneva
Geneva iswell catered towithbuses tramsand ferriesaswellasregulartrainconnectionstothetrainstationsldquoCornavinrdquointhecitycentreandldquoAeacuteroportrdquoattheairportPleaserefertoldquoTravellingtothePalexpordquo(page34)formoredetails
Venue
TheEBMT2012meetingwilltakeplaceatthePalexpoGenevawhichis conveniently located inwalkingdistance to theGenevaAirportandonly15minutesawayfromdowntownGeneva
Palexpo Exhibition amp Conference Center1218Grand-SaconnexGenevaSwitzerlandwwwgeneva-palexpoch
Visa Requirements
In order to visit Switzerland you may need to apply for an entryvisa Please check the currentVISA requirementswith thenearestSwissConsulateorEmbassy inyourcountrybeforeyourdeparturetoGenevaPleasealsobewellawareofthetimeforprocessingtheapplicationstoensureyouapplyintimeforyourvisit
World Wide Web
Please visit the EBMT 2012 website wwwebmtorgebmt2012 for regularly updated news and information Abstract submissionregistration compilation of your personal congress programme aswellas reservationofaccommodationand tours canbemadeviathislink
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CIty oF geneva
Geneva
EmbeddedbetweentheAlpsandtheJurahillstheFrench-speaking
cityofGenevaliesinthebaywheretheRhoneleavesLakeGeneva
WithitshumanitariantraditionandcosmopolitanflairtheEuropean
seatoftheUNOandheadquartersoftheRedCrossisknownasthe
ldquocapitalofpeacerdquo
The symbol of the city is the ldquoJet drsquoeaurdquo ndash a fountain with a
140-metre-highwater jetattheperipheryofLakeGenevaTheold
towntheheartofGenevawiththeshoppingandbusinessquarter
issituatedontheleftbankoftheriverThereyoucanfindStPeterrsquos
CathedralaswellasthePlaceduBourg-de-Fourwhichistheoldest
squareinthecityQuayslakesidepromenadescountlessparkslively
sidestreetsintheoldtownandelegantshopsinvitegueststostroll
Besides being a congress city Geneva is also a centre for culture
andhistoryfortradefairsandexhibitionsThelaquoHorlogeFleuriraquothe
largeflowerclockintheldquoJardinAnglaisrdquo(EnglishGarden)isaworld-
renownedsymboloftheGenevawatchindustry
CulturallythismostwesterncityofSwitzerlandhasmuchtooffer
InternationalartistsperformintheGrandTheacuteacirctreandGenevaOpera
HouseGenevaalsoofferswiderangeofmuseumssuchastheldquoMuseacutee
internationaldelrsquohorlogerierdquoawatchmuseumwithacollectionof
jewellerywatchesandmusicalclocksandtheInternationalMuseum
oftheRedCrossandRedCrescentwhichprovidesaninsightintothe
workofthesehumanitarianorganizations
Climate
Genevaissituatedatahighaltitudewhichtogetherwiththelake
temperstheprevailingcontinentalclimateSummersarepleasantly
warmtohotandwintersrelativelymildwithtemperatureshovering
just above or below freezing In spring the temperatures range
fromapprox5degCto20degCthereforeawarmcoatespeciallyforthe
eveningsisrecommended
Shopping in Geneva GenevarsquosexclusiveshopsarelocatedontheRuesBassesndashthechicRueduRhocircneRuede laConfeacutedeacuterationRueduMarcheacuteandRuedelaCroix-drsquoOrWatchandjewelleryshopslinethesestreetsquiteliterallywithgoldAsanalternativeexcellentSwisschocolateissoldat the Du Rhocircne Rue de la Confeacutedeacuteration 3 and at the MartelRuedelaCroix-drsquoOr4MeanwhileforastrollaroundtheantiquesquarterandartgalleriesavisittotheOldTownandtheSt-GervaisandPacircquisdistrictsisamustGenevahasmanyoutdoormarkets forexample theflowermarketon the PlaceduMolard and the clothes andbookmarket on thePlace de la Madeleine which are open daily Flea markets areheld on Wednesdays and Saturdays at the Plaine de Plainpalais(0800ndash1800)OnTuesdayandFridaymorningsthesamespotisusedforacolourfulfruitandvegetablemarket(0800ndash1300)OnThursday regionalhandicraftsare soldat thePlacede laFusterie(0800ndash1900)The main department stores in Geneva are Bon Geacutenie Rue duMarcheacute34GlobusRueduRhocircne48andManorRueCornavin6Generalopeninghours for shops inGenevaareMonday toFriday0830ndash1900(Thursdayuntil2100)andSaturday0800ndash1800
Restaurants GenevaoffersafantasticselectionoftraditionalandlocalfareaswellasexcellentinternationalandethniccuisineLocal Geneva specialities include fresh fish from the lake and avarietyofporkdishes includingpetit saleacute (saltpork)and longeole (pork sausage) Traditional Swiss restaurants can also be foundthroughoutthecityA large variety of international restaurants offering moderntraditional ethnic or fusion menus can also be found in GenevaTherearegoodFrenchrestaurants inthehotelsonQuaiDuMontBlancandCheminduPetitSaconnexandonRuedeLausanneTheBoulevardHelvetiqueisagoodplacetofindgreatcafeacutesManyGenevarestaurantscloseonweekendsandespeciallySundayssocallaheadtoenquirereservationsarerecommended
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hotel aCCommoDatIon anD travel bookIngs
Official travel agency
Congrex Travel AGPOBox4002BaselSwitzerland
Hotel accommodationHotel rooms in various price categories in the city of Geneva have beenreserved
Tel +41616909411Fax +41616909414E-mailebmthotelcongrexcom
Online bookings
Participants can book their hotel room via internet wwwcongrexchebmt2012Fullprepaymentbycreditcard(VisaMastercardorAmericanExpress)ismandatoryifyouregisteron-lineEachparticipantwillreceiveaconfirmationAfter12 January 2012hotelaccommodationissubjecttoavailability
Hotel reservation form
If you have no access to the Internet please send the Hotel Reservation Form as soon as possible but latest by 12 January 2012toCongrexTravelAGAftertheabovementioneddeadlinerequestswillbeacceptedbuthotelaccommodationissubjecttoavailabilityandcannotbeguaranteedAfterthisdeadlinealatereservationfeeof euro30ndashwillbechargedAdditionallytheformoffersyouthechoicetomakeeitheradepositpaymentwithrestpaymentbyinvoicetoCongrexTravelAGbefore thecongressoradepositpaymentwithrestpaymentdirectlyupondepartureatthehotelagainstcreditcardguarantee
Payment policy
To guarantee your reservation a deposit of EUR 200ndashisrequiredUpon receipt of the hotel reservation form each participant willreceiveafinalconfirmationwithaninvoiceHotelrequestswithoutpaymentcannotbeacceptedAllrequestswillbehandledonaldquofirstcome-firstservedbasisrdquo
CancellationRefund Policy
If your reservation is cancelled before 12 January 2012 theprepaymentordepositwillberefundedlesseuro60ndashhandlingfeeIfyourreservationiscancelledafter 12 January 2012norefundscanbemadeAnychangeof reservationwillbesubject toahandlingfee of euro30ndashChangesorcancellationshavetobemadeinwritingto Congrex Travel AG If you arrive later or leave earlier than theoriginallybookeddatesthehotelmightchargeno-showcosts
Hotel desk
CongrexTravelAGwillbepresentwithadeskintheregistrationareaduringthemeeting
Flight Bookings and Official AirlineTheEBMThasdesignatedevent-travel specialistCongrexTravel toserveastheofficialagentfortravel
Tel +41615607560Fax +41616909214E-mailebmtflightscongrexcom
OpeninghoursMondayndashFriday0800ndash1730
SpecialfaresareavailableforflightstoGenevaandorZurichandbackbetween24Marchand11April2012
Hotel Accommodation and Travel BookingsSAVE UP TO 20 ON TRAVEL WITH THE STAR ALLIANCEtrade NETWORK
TheStarAlliancememberairlinesarepleasedtobeappointedastheOfficialAirlineNetworkfortheEBMT2012
To obtain the Star Alliance Conventions Plus discounts and forbookingofficeinformationpleasevisitwwwstaralliancecomconventionsplusand
bull ChooseldquoFordelegatesrdquobull UnderldquoDelegatesloginrdquoenterconventionscodeLX03S12bull Chooseoneoftheparticipatingairlineslistedbull Call the respective reservation contact listed and quote the
conventionscodeLX03S12whenbookingtheticket
Registeredparticipantsplusoneaccompanyingpersontravellingtotheeventcanqualifyforadiscountofupto20dependingonfareandclassoftravelbooked
TheparticipatingairlinesforthiseventareAdriaAirwaysAegeanAirlines Air Canada Air China ANA Asiana Airlines AustrianAirlinesBlue1bmiBrusselsAirlinesContinentalAirlinesCroatiaAirlines EgyptAir LOT Polish Airlines Lufthansa ScandinavianAirlines SingaporeAirlines SouthAfricanAirways Spanair SWISSInternational Air Lines TAM Airlines TAP Portugal THAI TurkishAirlinesUnitedUSAirways
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soCIal events
Welcome Reception
Sunday 1 April 2012 2015
AftertheOpeningSessionparticipantsaccompanyingpersonsandexhibitorsareinvitedtoattendtheWelcomeReceptionwhichwilltakeplaceinthefoyersofthePalexpo
Freeadmission
Please register online or by completing the registration form if you wish to participate at the Welcome Reception (even though it is free of charge)
EBMT Party
Tuesday 3 April 2012
TheEBMTPartywillbeheldatUptownGenevaUptownGenevaisamoderncomplexandculturaleventcentrelocatedbehindthemaintrainstationinthecitycentreofGeneva
The perfect location to meet gather and dance with your EBMTcolleaguesandfriendsafterabusycongressdayUnderthethemeldquotraditional Switzerland and its modern twistrdquo you will have thepleasure to flavour different kinds of the traditional swiss cuisineandmusicinvariousrooms
Whetheryouwanttoenjoyaglassofwineinaquietandrelaxedatmosphereorifyouprefertodancethenightawayyoudefinitelyshouldnotmissthisevening
euro 9000 per person (Physicians)euro 6500 per person (Nurses Quality Managers Data Managers
Cell Processing Technicians)
copyComugneroSilvanafotoliade
copyBergfeefotoliade copyMirkoMeierfotoliade
Your conference in good handsConference management services tailored to your goals
33
DaIly tours
Geneva City tour and Boat Cruise
Sunday1April20121340ndash1700Tuesday3April20121340ndash1700
EUR 6000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
The city tour of Geneva will show you the International part of Geneva such as the worldrsquos peacemaking organizations followedbya tourof themain touristattractions like theFlowerclockandmanymore Thenget a taste ofGenevarsquos historywith your guideonawalkingtourThetourcontinuesonthelakewithaonehourboatcruisewhichwillmakeyoudiscoverthemajorattractionsofthelakeofGenevatheWaterFountaintheUNBuildingtheCastleofBellerivetheMermaidandmanymoreinterestingsites
Meeting pointGenevaPalexpo1330 in front of the main entrance
byBengoVISTAch
Montreux with Castle Chillon
Monday2April20120900ndash1400
EUR 8000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
AfteraridethroughtheVaudcountrysidepassingthefamoustownsofVevey andMontreuxwewill arrive at theChateaudeChillonHereaguidedtourwillshowyouaroundthecastleAfterthetouryouwillboardasteamerthatwilltakeyouonabeautifultripwithlovelyviewsofthelandscapeandeventuallytakeyoutoMontreuxwhereyouwillhavetimetowanderthestreets
Meeting point GenevaPalexpo0845 in front of the main entrance
byMarekBLASZCZYK-Panoramio
Museum Tour
Monday2April20121400ndash1700
Euro 6500 per person (includingpickupandreturntoGenevaPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
by galynaforever
Consistingof fourdifferent sites theMuseacuteesdrsquoArt etdrsquoHistoire isoneof the largestmuseumgroups in SwitzerlandOver anumberofyearstheMuseacuteeshaveputtogetherimpressivecollectionsinthefieldsofarchaeologyfineartsandappliedartsandbearwitnesstothehistoryofcivilisationsfromprehistorictomoderntimesDuring the one hour tour of the Palais des Nations you will seeseveraldifferentroomsYouwillhearaboutcurrentactivitiesoftheUnitedNationsandaboutthehistoryofthePalaisdesNations
Meeting point GenevaPalexpo1345 in front of the main entrance
Day trip Gruyegravere Golden
Tuesday3April20120900ndash1700
Euro 10000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach 3courselunchmenuallentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
byLairJeanClaud
ThereisnobettertemptationthanchocolatesmellTakeajourneythroughchocolatetraditionatatastingofthemostfamousofSwissdelicaciesAdmirebreathtakinglandscapesofGruyegraveresonthewayto the cheese factory where you will receive an interesting insight on authenticAlpinecheesemaking
Meeting pointGenevaPalexpo0845 in front of the main entrance
Note for all tours Tours are based on a minimum of 25 participants If a tour does not take place due to insufficient numbers the ticket will be reimbursed in full Otherwise please note that tickets for excursions are non-refundable An English-speaking guide will conduct all toursOn-site requests for tours are welcome but cannot be guaranteed
34
travellIng to the palexpo
ThePalexpoislocatedneartheairportofGenevaeasilyaccessiblefromthecitycentrebypublictransport(busNodeg5stopldquoPalexpordquo)andbycarfromthemotorway
Arriving by Plane
Geneva Palexpo Exhibition and Conference Centre is located500meters from theGeneva InternationalAirport For thosewhowishtowalkitisapproximatelya15minutewalkfromtheairporttoPalexpofollowthesignsYoucanalsotakeNdeg5busfromtheairportldquoAeacuteroportrdquotoPalexpo(2stops)TraveltimebytaxifromtheAirporttothePalexpoisapprox5minutesCostapproximatelyCHF1500
Arriving by Train
TherearetwotrainstationsinGenevaThemainstationinthecity(GareCornavin)andtheairporttrainstation(GareAeacuteroport)
Fromthemainstationinthecityyoucantakeeitherbusnodeg5tothePalexpowhichtakesapprox15minutesAnotheroptionistotakeatraintotheairporttrainstationfromwhereitisa15minuteswalktothePalexpo
Arriving by Car
ToreachthePalexpotakethemotorwayandfollowthesignstotheairport(Aeacuteroport)orPalexpoParkingpossibilitiesavailabledirectlyatthePalexpo
Bus
EfficientgroundtransfersareavailablefromGenevaPalexpotothecitycentreandthemaintrainstationNdeg5bus(HocircpitalndashPalexpondash Aeacuteroport) links Geneva Palexpo with the City Centre in only15minutesand runs frequently fromearlymorning to late in theevening
Taxis
Taxis in Geneva can be ordered by phone hailed in the street orfoundatabout60authorisedtaxiranksintownairportandmainstation
FaresbetweenairportandcityrangefromaboutCHF3000toCHF3500anddependontrafficconditionstimeofdayandnumberofpassengers Presently the farewithinGeneva includingairport istheamountshownonthetaximeter
Public Transportation Geneva
GenevaiswellcateredtowithbusestramsandferriesThebusandtramservicesinGenevaarerunbytheTPG(TransportsPublicsGenevois)wwwtpgch
Busesand trams run from0600ndash2400dependingon the serviceEachbusandtramstophastimetablesandmapscoveringtheentireGenevanetwork
ThetramwayisunderconstantexpansionoftenresultinginroadworksTheTPGwebsitewwwtpgchisprovidinginformationontheirservicestimetablesmapsinformationonroadworksandgeneralinformation
On Friday and Saturday nights the TPG runs a night bus serviceNoctambus which runs from 000 ndash 0400 (although times can beinfrequentandirregular)
How to purchase a ticket
Allvisitorsstayingatahotel inGenevacanbenefitfromtheGenevaTransport Card with no additional cost This personal and non-transferablepassisestablisheduponthevisitorrsquoscheck-inatthehotelenabling itsholderuseof theentirepublic transportationnetwork inGenevawithout restriction (bus trainandboat)withvalidity for theentiredurationofhisherstayincludingthedepartureday
IfarrivingattheairportyoucanpickupafreeticketforpublictransportfromthemachineinthebaggagecollectionareaattheArrivallevelThisUniresoticketofferedbyGenevaInternationalAirportallowsyoutousepublictransportinGenevafreeforaperiodof80minutes
Regularticketscanalsobepurchasedfromthemachineslocatedatbusstops(CHForEurochangerequired)andattheSwissrailwaystation
35
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28 3 Drake amp Longchamp ldquoButinirdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
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33 3 Jade ldquoMocirclerdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
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regIstratIon Forms
Goto bull EBMT 2012 Registration Form bull EBMT 2012 Education Day for Nurses bull EBMT 2012 Patient amp Family Day bull Hotel Reservation Form
12
sCIentIFIC sessIons
EBMT Education Day for Nurses and Allied Health Professionals
The focus of the 8thAnnualEducationDaywillbeldquoEarlyand lateeffectsafterHSCTandtheirimpactofthepatientrsquosqualityofliferdquoThispre-meetingdayismeantasaneducationdayandtohighlightthiswehavemade some changes this year Thepresentations forthesessionswillbeplacedonthewebsitepostthemeetingtogetherwithspeakerCVreadinglistanddocumentsexplainingtheaimsforthisdayasaldquoMeetinginaboxrdquoTheaimofthisconceptistoenablefor nurses in Europe to set up this ldquoEducation Dayrdquo in their owncountriesFurthermoretherewillnotbeanyadvancedsessionOurambitionisthatnursesandalliedhealthprofessionalsregardlessoftheirexperiencewithinthefieldofHSCTwillhavesomethingnewtolearnfromthisdayandbringhometotheirownpractice
Nurses Group
TheNursesrsquogroup looksforwardtomeetingyouatEBMT2012inGeneva Themeeting this yearwill include theusual combinationof educational workshops (limited attendance) plenary orallypresentedabstractsandpostersThemeetingwillopenonMondaywith a session highlighting the activity of the EBMT Nurses group andpresentationofthe4thDistinguishedMeritAwardWearealsodelighted to be able to present a keynote speaker for this yearProfDrNoraKearneydirectoroftheCancerCareResearchCentreoftheUniversityofStirling(UK)ShewilltalkaboutnursingresearchandhoweducationcanimprovetheprofileoftheBMTnurse
AsameetingEBMTgiveusagreatopportunity for collaborationbetweendisciplinesand the joint session is one The topicof thisyearrsquos joint session will be communication ldquoSee all hear all sayeverythingrdquohowtopreventmiscommunicationrdquo
Data Management Group
The Data Management Group will organize educational sessionsandpracticalProMISesessionsDuringthemeetinggrouptrainingsessionsonthe internetdatamanagementsystemProMISe2willtakeplaceinthemaincomputerroomPleaseregisterinadvanceonthecongressregistrationform
(For more details on the Data Management Group Programmepleaserefertopage21)
JACIE Session
The 2012 JACIE Session will take place on Monday 4 April from1200 ndash 1300 This popular one hour session will include aninteresting informative and thought-provoking presentation foranybodyinvolvedintheprocessofJACIEaccreditation
4th EBMT Quality Management Meeting
Following the success of the past EBMT Quality Management MeetingsitwasdecidedtomakeitamainstayoftheEBMTCongressProgrammeAsobservedduringthepreviousQualityManagementMeetingsthisisafantasticopportunityforpeopleworkinginqualitymanagement to share experiences and to meet colleagues alsoworkinginthisincreasinglyimportantarea
Please note The 4th EBMT Quality Management Meeting is open to all delegatesattendingEBMT2012Pre-registrationonthecongressregistrationformisencouragedtofacilitatelogisticsandtocreateadatabaseforfuturecommunicationsrelatingtoqualitymanagementactivities
0900ndash1800 Satellite Symposia
1845ndash2015 Opening SessionEBMT Lecture
Chairs Alejandro Madrigal (London UK) Arno Mank (Amsterdam NL) Jakob Passweg (Basel CH)
The viral genome withinDidierTrono(LausanneCH)
Van Bekkum Award
sCIentIFIC programme physICIans sunDay 1 aprIl 2012
2015 Welcome Reception
Abstract Submission Deadlines
21 November 2011 Nurses Group
15 December 2011 Physicians amp Data Management Group
13
sCIentIFIC programme physICIans monDay 2 aprIl 2012
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 1HLA- and non-HLA immunogenetic factors
Chairs Nicolaus Kroumlger (Hamburg DE) Olle Ringdeacuten (Stockholm SE)
0800ndash0830 Genomic polymorphism and allogeneic HSCTJean-MarieTiercy(GenevaCH)
0830ndash0900 Optimal matching in haematopoietic cell transplantationEffiePetersdorf(SeattleUS)
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 2Female fertility maintenance
Chairs Alicia Rovoacute (Basel CH) Maria Teresia Van Lint (Genoa IT)
0800ndash0830 Female infertility after HSCTNinaSalooja(LondonUK)
0830ndash0900 New strategies for fertility preservation in women after HSCTArielRevel(JerusalemIL)
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 3Viruses in HSCT
Chairs Per Ljungman (Stockholm SE) Hans Hirsch (Basel CH)
0800ndash0830 Clinical features and outcome patients with respiratory virus infectionLaurentKaiser(GenevaCH)
0830ndash0900 Clinical use of pathogen specific T-lymphocytesHermannEinsele(WuumlrzburgDE)
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 4 Autologous HSCT for DLBCL
Chairs Anna Sureda (Cambridge UK) Christian Gisselbrecht (Paris FR)
0800ndash0830 Role of autologous HSCT in the R-CHOP eraMicheleGhielmini(LuganoCH)
0830ndash0900 RIT as part of the high-dose scheduleFranckMorschhauser(LilleFR)
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 1Stem cell engineering
Cell Processing Day
Session
Chairs Ineke Slaper-Cortenbach (Utrecht NL) Federico Rodriguez (San Diego US)
0800ndash0830 Graft engineering mimicking the marrow microenvironment for cord expansionVardaDeutsch(Tel-AvivIL)
0830ndash0900 Cryopreservation and thawing of haematopoietic cellsGregorioMartin-Henao(BarcelonaES)
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 2Donor selection
Chairs Franco Aversa (Perugia IT) Joumlrg Halter (Basel CH)
0800ndash0830 When you do not have a good donorMaryEapen(MilwaukeeUS)
0830ndash0900 Is there an age limit for a matched family donorDerwoodPamphilon(BristolUK)
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 3What is the most appropriate conditioning regimen
Chairs Francesco Frassoni (Genoa IT) Miguel Sanz (Valencia ES)
0800ndash0830 When is standard conditioning indicatedCharlesCraddock(BirminghamUK)
0830ndash0900 In case of RIC which is the most appropriate regimenMohamadMohty(NantesFR)
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 4The metabolic syndrome and its consequences
Chairs Hans-Jochem Kolb (Munich DE) Anita Lawitschka (Vienna AT)
0800ndash0830 Prevalence and risk factors for metabolic syndrome after HSCTMerviTaskinen(HelsinkiFI)
0830ndash0900 Screening for metabolic syndrome after HSCT What difference will it makeDianaGreenfield(SheffieldUK)
0900 ndash 1030 JACIE Educational Session
0930 ndash 1100 Presidential Symposium
0930 ndash 1100 Technical aspects IBasic processing aspects and problem management
Cell Processing Day
Session
Chair Francesco Lanza (Cremona IT)
0930ndash1000 Processing of the peripheral blood progenitor cell products using a novel acustophoresis platformStefanScheding(LundSE)
1000ndash1030 Thawing of stem cell products in the lab or bedsideFedericoRodriguez(SanDiegoUSA)
1030ndash1100 Erythrocyte depletion when amp howDamianosSotiropoulos(ThessalonikiGR)
1130 ndash 1300 Working Party Sessions
- Late Effects
- Immunobiology
- Akute Leukaemia
14
sCIentIFIC programme physICIans monDay 2 aprIl 2012
1130 ndash 1300 Controversy 1Outpatient transplantation versus protective measures
Chairs Juumlrgen Finke (Freiburg DE) Dominik Heim (Basel CH)
1130ndash1200 Protective measuresPerLjungman(StockholmSE)
1200ndash1230 Outpatient transplantationJayeshMehta(ChicagoUS)
1230ndash1300 Discussion
1130 ndash 1300 Quality assessment Cell Processing Day
Session
Chair Christian Chabannon (Marseille FR)
1130ndash1200 CD34 enumeration pre and post cryopreservationFrancescoLanza(CremonaIT)
1200ndash1230 Terminology and labeling of cellular therapy productsInekeSlaper-Cortenbach(UtrechtNL)
1230ndash1300 GMP facilities what for and what are the rulesChristianKalberer(BaselCH)
1200 ndash 1300 JACIE Session
1200ndash1220 Consequences of regulation on ATMPsMarkLowdell(LondonUK)
1220ndash1240 5th edition of the standardsDerwoodPamphilon(BristolUK)
1240ndash1300 Implementation of ISBT128InekeSlaper-Cortenbach(UtrechtNL)
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time meeting 1Autoimmune diseases
Chairs Riccardo Saccardi (Florence IT) Athanasios Fassas (Thessaloniki GR)
1310ndash1330 Autoimmune disease stem cell transplantation an appraisalAlanTyndall(BaselCH)
1330ndash1350 MSC for autoimmune diseaseChristianJorgensen(MontpellierFR)
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time meeting 2Alternative donor
Chairs Arnon Nagler (Tel Hashomer IL) Fabio Ciceri (Milan IT)
1310ndash1330 Umbilical cord blood transplantation past present and futureElianeGluckman(ParisFR)
1330ndash1350 Haploidentical transplantation when and howAndreaBacigalupo(GenoaIT)
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time meeting 3Small molecules in HSCT
Chairs Axel Zander (Hamburg DE) Eduardo Olavarria (Pamplona ES)
1310ndash1330 The use of TKIs for CML in the context of allogeneic stem cell transplantationFranckNicolini(LyonFR)
1330ndash1350 Rethinking FLT3 inhibitorsFlorianHeidel(MagdeburgDE)
1400 ndash 1530 Oral Sessions 1 ndash 6
1600 ndash 1730 Working Party Sessions
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Severe Aplastic Anaemia
- Solid Tumours
1600 ndash 1730 Controversy 2Is HSCT useful in amyloidosis
Chairs Goumlsta Gahrton (Stockholm SE) Urs Hess (St Gallen CH)
1600ndash1630 Autologous HSCT is here to stayPhilippeMoreau(NantesFR)
1630ndash1700 New drugs will make HSCT obsoleteGiampaoloMerlini(PaviaIT)
1700ndash1730 Discussion
1600 ndash 1730 Technical aspects IIAdvanced cell engineering
Cell Processing Day
Session
Chair Martin Hildebrandt (Hannover DE)
Cell selection for clinical use Regulatory T cellsMatthiasEdinger(RegensburgDE)
Engineering of T-helper cells and cytotoxic T-cellsTobiasFeuchtinger(TuumlbingenDE)
Expansion of NK cells for clinical useUlrikeKoehl(FrankfurtDE)
1730 ndash 1900 Poster Sessions
15
sCIentIFIC programme physICIans tuesDay 3 aprIl 2012
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 5Iron overload in HSCT ndash assessment and treatment
Chairs Alberto Bosi (Florence IT) Michel Duchosal (Lausanne CH)
0800ndash0830 Iron overload and outcome of allogeneic HSCTJohnKoreth(BostonUS)
0830ndash0900 Posttransplant iron depletionAntonioPiga(TurinIT)
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 6AML allogeneic HSCT in first CR
Chairs Didier Blaise (Marseille FR) Charles Craddock (Birmingham UK)
0800ndash0830 Non-transplant results in the elderly AMLAlanBurnett(CardiffUK)
0830ndash0900 How to transplant patients with AML in 1 CRJanCornelissen(RotterdamNL)
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 7Haemoglobinopathy and HSCT
Paediatric Day
Session
Chairs Guido Lucarelli (Rome IT) Ardeshir Ghavamzadeh (Tehran IR)
0800ndash0830 ThalassaemiaEmanueleAngelucci(CalgiariIT)
0830ndash0900 Sickle cell diseaseFranccediloiseBernaudin(CreacuteteilFR)
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 8Stem cell transplantation for relapsed refractory Hodgkinrsquos lymphoma patients
Chair Paolo Corradini (Milan IT)
0800ndash0830 Autologous stem cell transplantAndreasJosting(CologneDE)
0830ndash0900 Allogeneic stem cell transplantAnnaSureda(CambridgeUK)
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 5Immunosuppressive drugs for GvHD
Chairs Mauricette Michallet (Lyon FR) Yves Chalandon (Geneva CH)
0800ndash0830 Overview of immunosuppressive agents for prevention and treatment of GvHDCoreyCutler(BostonUS)
0830ndash0900 When and how to use which drugErnstHoller(RegensburgDE)
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 6HLA antibodies in HSCT
Chairs Effie Petersdorf (Seattle US) Jean Villard (Geneva CH)
0800ndash0830 Technical approach of HLA-antibody testingStefanSchaub(BaselCH)
0830ndash0900 The role of anti-HLA antibodies in rejection AnnekeBrand(LeidenNL)
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 7Decision making How to choose a cord blood unit
Paediatric Day
Session
Chairs Vincent Kindler (Geneva CH)
0800ndash0830 Umbilical cord blood transplantation how when and for whomArnonNagler(TelHashomerIL)
0830ndash0900 Single double CB unit or intramedullary application VandersonRocha(OxfordUK)
0930 ndash 1100 Plenary Session 1GvHD
Chairs Mary Horowitz (Milwaukee US) Ernst Holler (Regensburg DE)
0930ndash1000 Second line treatment when to start and what to useGeacuterardSocieacute(ParisFR)
1000ndash1030 Experimental drugs for GvHDDanWeissdorf(MinneapolisUS)
1030ndash1100 Assessment of treatment response StevenPavletic(BethesdaUS)
0930 ndash 1100 Plenary Session 2Cellular therapy
Chairs Marina Cavazzana-Calvo (Paris FR) Aleksandra Wodnar-Filipowicz (Basel CH)
0930ndash1000 Epithelial stem cells and regenerative medicine PaulRRiley(LondonUK)
1000ndash1030 Wiskott Aldrich SyndromeChristophKlein(HannoverDE)
1030ndash1100 Gene therapy for chronic granulomatous disease lessons and perspectivesManuelGrez(FrankfurtDE)
16
sCIentIFIC programme physICIans tuesDay 3 aprIl 2012
0930 ndash 1100 Plenary Session 3Paediatric Day
Paediatric Day
Session
Chairs Christina Peters (Vienna AT) Kurt Leibundgut (Berne CH)
0930ndash1000 Advances in overcoming treatment resistance in recurrent malignant brain tumours
From autologous to allogeneic HSCT following myeloablative chemotherapy HishamAbdel-Azim(LosAngelesUS)
1000ndash1030 Allogeneic HSCT for children with monosomy 7FrancoLocatelli(RomeIT)
1030ndash1100 Paediatric haploidentical allogeneic stem cell transplantationPeterLang(TuumlbingenDE)
0930 ndash 1100 Joint Session Physicians NursesldquoSee all hear all say everythingrdquo how to prevent miscommunication
Chairs Arno Mank (Amsterdam NL) Andreacute Tichelli (Basel CH)
0930ndash1000 What healthcare professionals believe they say and what patients think they hearLesleyFallowfield(BrightonUK)
1000ndash1030 Look through my eyesrsquo The patientrsquos point of viewPeterKapitein(NL)
1030ndash1100 Communication within the nurse-physician team AlexanderKiss(BaselCH)
1130 ndash 1300 Working Party Sessions
- Chronic Leukaemia
- Paediatric Diseases Paediatric Day Session
1130 ndash 1300 Nuclear Accidents Session
1130 ndash 1300 Controversy 3Older sibling versus young unrelated donor
Chairs Geacuterard Socieacute (Paris FR) Andreas Buser (Basel CH)
1130ndash1200 Older sibling is betterDietgerNiederwieser(LeipzigDE)
1200ndash1230 Younger perfectly matched unrelated donor is better NicolausKroumlger(HamburgDE)
1230ndash1300 Discussion
1300 ndash 1400 Nature Publishing Group
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time meeting 4We at the EBMT
Chairs Alejandro Madrigal (London UK) Alois Gratwohl (Basel CH)
1310ndash1330 25 years of electronic data management lessons for the futureRonaldBrand(LeidenNL)
1330ndash1350 Ten years after the first JACIE inspectionChristianChabannon(MarseilleFR)
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time meeting 5Post-transplant care when the child becomes an adult
Paediatric Day
Session
Chairs Giorgio Dini (Genoa IT) Tayfun Guumlngoumlr (Zurich CH)
1310ndash1330 Transition paediatrics-adult care CharlotteNiemeyer(FreiburgDE)
1330ndash1350 Adolescence in the posttransplant phase ThomasKlingebiel(FrankfurtDE)
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time meeting 6Last minute hot topic
1400 ndash 1530 Oral Sessions 7 ndash 12
1600 ndash 1730 Working Party Sessions
- Infectious Diseases
- Inborn Errors Paediatric Day Session
- Lymphoma
1600 ndash 1730 Controversy 4Are cord blood banks affordable
Chairs Sergio Querol (London UK) Grazia Nicoloso de Faveri (Berne CH)
1600ndash1630 No they are notThomasBart(BerneCH)
1630ndash1700 Yes they are GesineKoumlgler(DuumlsseldorfDE)
1700ndash1730 Discussion
1600 ndash 1730 Joint Session EBMT WBMT
1730 ndash 1900 Poster Sessions
17
sCIentIFIC programme physICIans WeDnesDay 4 aprIl 2012
nuClear aCCIDent CommIttee traInIng sessIon WeDnesDay 4 aprIl 2012
0730 ndash 0830 General Assembly
0830 ndash 1000 Oral Sessions 13 ndash 20
1030 ndash 1200 Plenary Session 4Do registries still have a future
Chairs Norbert-Claude Gorin (Paris FR) Jane Apperley (London UK)
1030ndash1100 The macroeconomics of stem cell transplantationAloisGratwohl(BaselCH)
1100ndash1130 The future of observational research in stem cell transplantationMaryHorowitz(MilwaukeeUS)
1130ndash1200 Donor follow-up ndash why it is neededSuzannavanWalraven(LeidenNL)
1030 ndash 1200 Plenary Session 5Endothelial disease in HSCT
Chairs Andrea Bacigalupo (Genoa IT) Eliane Gluckman (Paris FR)
1030ndash1100 The role of the endothelium in HSCTEnricCarreras(BarcelonaES)
1100ndash1130 Sinusoidal obstruction syndromeLauraRubbia-Brandt(GenevaCH)
1130ndash1200 Transplant associated microangiopathyTapaniRuutu(HelsinkiFI)
1030 ndash 1200 Plenary Session 6Stem cells and the microenvironment
Chairs John Goldman (London UK) Markus Manz (Zurich CH)
1030ndash1100 Stem cells out of the nicheTsveeLapidot(RehovotIL)
1100ndash1130 Stem cells into the thymus YannBarrandon(LausanneCH)
1130ndash1200 Mesenchymal and haematopoietic stem cells form a unique bone marrow niche SimoacutenMeacutendez-Ferrer(MadridES)
1030 ndash 1200 Joint Session EBMT WMDA
1215 ndash 1345 Final Plenary SessionAll around the telomere
Chairs Willem Fibbe (Leiden NL) Gabriela Baerlocher (Berne CH)
1215ndash1245 Telomere structure and maintenance by the telomerase enzymeJoachimLingner(LausanneCH)
1245ndash1315 Dyskeratosis congenita a disorder of telomere biologyBlancheAlter(RockvilleUS)
1315ndash1345 Telomere attrition and the telomeropathies focus on marrow failure and regenerationNealYoung(BethesdaUS)
1345 ndash 1400 Closing Session
1400 ndash 1800 Advanced EBMT training course on European approach to the medical management of mass radiation exposure
Chairs R Powles (London UK) A Madrigal (London UK)
1400 IntroductionAlejandroMadrigal(LondonUK)
1405 Basic irradiation physics for ldquobeginnersrdquoDuncanCox(UK)
1420 Previous incidents effects of irradiationLeifStenke(StockholmSE)
1450 Scenarios ndash hidden sources overtDuncanCox(UK)
1520 Primary triageTonyBleetman(UK)
1550 Secondary triage METREPOL EBMT Pocket GuideRayPowles(LondonUK)
1620 Supportive therapy to neutropenic patientsGrahamJackson(Newcastle-upon-TyneUK)
1650 BMT protocols BMT triageTonyPagliuca(LondonUK)
1705 Multi-organ dysfunction syndromeBahwnaSirohi(NewDelhiIN)
1720 EBMT REMM HPA website familiarizationJaneApperley(LondonUK)
1750 Closing remarksRayPowles(LondonUK)
RegistrationIfinterestedpleaseenrollforthesessionviaonlineapplicationorcontactSharonGage
sharongagesrgprojectmanagementcouk
18
nurses eDuCatIon Day sunDay 1 aprIl 2012
EBMT Education Day for Nurses amp Allied Health Professionals
AsinpreviousyearstherewillbeaPre-meetingEducationDayaimedatnursesandhealthprofessionalThefocusofthe8thAnnualEducationDay will be ldquoEarly and late effects after Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation and their impact of the patientrsquos quality of liferdquo Our ambitionisthatnursesandalliedhealthprofessionalsregardlessoftheirexperiencewithinthefieldofHSCTwillhavesomethingnewtolearnfromthisdayandbringhometotheirownpractice
EBMT Education Day Preliminary Programme
0900ndash0910 Welcome and introductionArnoMank(AmsterdamNL)
0910ndash0950 Nausea amp vomiting ndash to vomit or not to vomit MalinHakansson(GothenburgSE)
0950ndash1030 Skin care ndash not every rash is GvHD EileenParry(LancashireUK)
1030ndash1100 Coffeebreak
1100ndash1145 The golden hour ndash management of neutropenic sepsis JohnMurray(ManchesterUK)
1145ndash1230 Abnormal liver function tests CathrinFlynn(DublinIE)
1230ndash1330 Lunch
RegistrationThis education day is separate from the EBMT meeting and registration for the congress does not automatically entitle participation at the EBMT Education Day
PleaseregisterviaInternetwwwebmtorgebmt2012LinkRegistration(Paymentbycreditcardwillbenecessary)orusetherespectiveregistrationformThankstogenerouscorporatesponsorshiptheregistrationfeeisonlyeuro50ndashperparticipantForassistancepleasecontactebmtcongrexch
1330ndash1410 Stepping out ndash rehabilitation post HSCT JoachimWiskermann(HeidelbergDE)
1410ndash1450 Fertility CorienEcltink(AmsterdamNL)
1450ndash1510 Coffeebreak
1510ndash1550 Late effects YvesChalandon(GenevaCH)
1550ndash1630 Survivorship DianaGreenfield(SheffieldUK)
1630ndash1640 ClosingElisabethWallhult(GothenburgSE)
19
monDay 2 aprIl 2012 ndash sCIentIFIC programme nurses group WeDnesDay 4 aprIl 2012
Educational Sessions
There will be six early morning educational sessions covering thefollowingtopics
bull Extra Corporal Photopheresis (ECP) PeterTaylor(UK)
bull Management of the immunosuppressive patient VeroniqueCamus(CH)
bull Transplant at home ChristinaGallego(ES)
bull Donor issues ndash Who is looking after me MalreadNiconghalie(IE)
bull Compliance MonicaFliedner(CH)
bull Safe administration of chemotherapy BernieOrsquoDonnell(IE)
Workshops
This year theNursesgroupwill hold fourworkshopsand threeofthesewillberepeatedAllworkshopswillhavelimitedcapacityItishopedthatbydoingthiswewillbeabletohaveamoreinteractiveandpracticalsession
Workshop 1Central Venous Access Device (CVAD)
Steve Hill (Manchester UK)
Workshop 2Sexuality
Corien M Eeltink (Amsterdam NL)
Workshop 3Care of the carer
Barry Quinn (London UK)
Workshop 4European management
Susanne Heijmenberg (Amsterdam NL)
Nurses Annual Meeting
TheNursesAnnualMeetingwilltakeplaceonTuesdayfrom0830to0920
repeatedworkshopswithlimitedattendance
Plenary Sessions
Therewillbefiveplenarysessionswiththreespeakerseachgivingparticipants the opportunity to meet the expert
Disease updates
bull Lymphoma PeterDreger(HeidelbergDE)
bull Acute Lymphatic Leukemia MohamadMohty(FR)
bull Aplastic anaemia
Apheresis
bull Mobilisation JohnMurray(ManchesterUK)
bull Extra Corporal Photopheresis (ECP) MaggieFoster(UK)
bull Donor follow-up JoergHalter(BaselCH)
Management of haematology emergencies
bull Septic shock JohnMurray(ManchesterUK)
bull Extravasation BernieOacuteDonell(IE)
bull Tumour lysis JoachimBlankart(HamburgDE)
bull Transfusion reactions MonicaBraisch(CH)
Management of relapse
bull The transition from active to palliative care MatsLinderholm(UmearingSE)
bull Donor Lymphocyte Infusion (DLI) EudoardoOlavarrioLopez(ES)
bull Ethical issues-dilemmas TanjaKrones(CH)
Paediatrics
bull Sibling to the patient MargarethaNolbris(GothenburgSE)
bull Complementary therapy OliveOacuteNeill(IE)
bull Psychological aspects
TheNursesrsquogrouplooksforwardtomeetingyouatEBMT2012inGenevaThemeetingthisyearwillincludethecombinationofeducationalsessionsworkshops(limitedattendance)plenarysessionsandorallypresentedabstractsandposters
ThemainmeetingwillopenonMondaymorningwithaPresidentialsymposiumgivinganoverviewoftheactivitiesaswellastheachievementsanddevelopmentsoftheEBMTNursesGroupThisyeartherewillbeakeynotespeakerProfDrNoraKearneydirectoroftheCancerCareResearchCentreoftheUniversityofStirling(UK)ShewilltalkaboutnursingresearchandhoweducationcanimprovetheprofileoftheBMTnurse
20
Oral Sessions
Oralsessionswillbeselectedfromsubmittedabstractsaccordingtoscoresgiventothembytheabstractreviewboard
Poster Sessions
Nursesrsquo posters selected from submitted abstracts will be displayedthroughoutthecongresswithtimefordiscussiononMondayandTuesdayeveningswhenpresentersareexpectedtobeavailableattheirposter
Prizes
The Nurses group is pleased to announce that the best oralpresentationandthebestposterwillbeawarded
National Group Meetings
AsinpreviousyearsnationalgroupshavetheopportunitytomeetanddiscussnationalmattersofHSCTnursingintheirownlanguageCountries which donrsquot have a formal national group yet couldget together and discuss setting up a national group to combineworkforcesandexchangeexperiencesintheirownlanguage
Nurses Satelllite Symposia
Two Nursing Satellite Symposia will take place on Monday andTuesdayfrom1300ndash1400
monDay 2 aprIl 2012 ndash sCIentIFIC programme nurses group WeDnesDay 4 aprIl 2012
21
sCIentIFIC programme Data management group
As inprevious years theEBMTDataManagementgroupwill usetheopportunityprovidedbythisAnnualMeetingtoofferaseriesoftechnicalandscientificsessionsfordatamanagementprofessionalswithinaninteractiveandfriendlyenvironmentThiswillbeanotheruniqueopportunityforindividualsfromdifferentcentrescountriesandinstitutionstomeetupandgettoknoweachotherfacetoface
ProMISe Training SessionsWeareonceagainofferingtrainingsessionsonhowtoaccessandusetheRegistrydatabasebymeansofProMISeforData Entry andData Retrieval ndash with additional sessions this year for HLA and MED-B formsTheData Entrysession isan introductionandonlyabsolute beginners shouldsignupforitThiscoursewillemphasizehowtoenteraMED-Aregistration(includingsubsequenttransplantandfollow-upsforapatient)TheData Retrieval session will focus on obtaining data listings frequencies and how to run reportsAlthough this course is open to all users it is not recommendedforpeoplewhoareabsolutebeginners[PleasenotethattheDataRetrievalsessiononTuesday isarepetitionoftheMondaysessiontoallowmoreparticipantstoattendandbenefitfromthecourse]
The HLA Data Entry session on Tuesday is a workshop sessionwhich will focus on how to enter HLA typing reports for thoseusers who want to do it themselves (building on the morningrsquosHLAEducationalsession inthe lecturehall)Thissession isaimedprimarily at experienced ProMISe users The ADVANCED DATA ENTRY (including MED-B) amp QampA training session on Tuesdayafternoon is open to everyoneandwillconcentrateonexamplesofcomplexdataincludingaddingmissingdatafollowupssubsequentdiagnosesandtransplantsaswellastheintricaciesofMED-BdataentrywithapracticalQampAsession
Please note A maximum of 30 participants can attend eachProMISe training session in the main computer room We kindlyask participants to register in advance following the instructions providedonthecongressregistrationformwithaseparateformtobecompletedforProMISetrainingcourses
Educational SessionsAvariedprogrammefordatamanagementprofessionalsatalllevelsof their career Therewillbeeducational sessions toassistpeoplewho are new to the field to enhance their knowledge and somesessionswithhigherscientificcontextwhichshouldbeofinteresttoeverybodyregardlessofbackgroundThesessionswillincludebullScience-stemcellmobilizationantibodiesacuteleukaemiaHLAbullJACIE-explanationandrequirementsforJACIEaccreditationbullDataqualityndashalwaysimportantbullPaediatricsbullSessionsonFollow-upformssolidtumours(withreferenceto
Med-Bforms)survivorshipandlong-termfollow-upfocusingonissuesfacedbypatients
bullHintsandtipsfortransplantregistrationndashaworkshoptypesessionondataentryforallcentres
bullPresentationsfromDatamanagersandotherprofessionalsbasedincentressharingtheirexperiencendashwithexamplesofprocedurestheyusetoensuregoodworkingpractise
Werecommendparticipantstoattendasmanysessionsaspossiblendasheveniftheydonotseemtorelatetotheirwork(wehavefoundinthepastthatpeoplelearnmoreaboutadulttransplantsbyfindingoutwhatisinvolvedinpaediatrictransplants)Sothatwecanalllearnfrom each other we encourage active participation raising issuesandrequestingclarifications
1500 ndash 1800 Statistical Course 1 Saturday 31 March 2012
0900 ndash 1200 Statistical Course 2 Sunday 1 April 2012
1340 ndash 1540 Statistical Symposium Tuesday 3 April 2012
1600 ndash 1730 Statistical Roundtable Tuesday 3 April 2012
22
0900 ndash 1700 ProMISe2 Training Sessions
0900ndash1200 Data retrieval (experienced users only)KeirenKirklandJuliaLee(LondonUK)
1330ndash1430 HLA data entry (experienced users only)ShelleyHewerdineAugustinCabrera(LondonUK)
1500ndash1700 Advanced data entry (including Med B) and Q amp A workshopCarmenRuiz(LondonUK)
0900 ndash 1630 ProMISe2 Training Sessions
0900ndash1200 Data entry (new users only)HelenBaldomero(BaselCH)NicoleRaus(LyonFR)
1330ndash1630 Data retrieval (experienced users only)KeirenKirklandJuliaLee(LondonUK)
0900 ndash 1030 JACIE Educational Session
1045 ndash 1710 Educational Sessions
1045ndash1125 Stem cell mobilization ndash a key development in modern blood and marrow transplantationCurlyMorris(BelfastUK)
0900 ndash 1500 Educational Sessions
0900ndash1030 HLAIliasDoxiadis(LeidenNL)
1040ndash1120 AntibodiesSilviaMontoto(LondonUK)
1130ndash1210 Acute leukaemia (including ALL)SebastianGiebel(GliwicePL)
1210ndash1330 LunchBreak
1330ndash1410 Centre presentation ndash details to be adviced
1420ndash1500 Centre presentation ndash details to be adviced
1135ndash1215 Hints and tips for transplant registration with the EBMTCarmenRuiz(LondonUK)
1225ndash1305 The importance of follow-up formsSimonaIacobelli(RomeIT)
1305ndash1400 LunchBreak
1400ndash1440 Survivorship follow up issues and patientsrsquo experiencesMichelleKenyon(LondonUK)
1450ndash1530 Solid tumoursDidierBlaise(MarseilleFR)
1540ndash1620 Paediatric diseasesIsaacYaniv(Petach-TikvaIL)
1630ndash1710 Queries questions and the first Data Quality QuizBeateLindner(InnsbruckAT)FranziskaStrehle(UlmDE)
sCIentIFIC programme Data management group tuesDay 3 aprIl 2012
sCIentIFIC programme Data management group monDay 2 aprIl 2012
23
sCIentIFIC programme QualIty management group monDay 2 aprIl 2012
1030 ndash 1130 Workshop 1Indicators (JACIE Standards)
1030ndash1040 Clinical indicatorPhillipeLewalle(BrusselsBE)
1040ndash1050 Collection indicatorPhuongHuynh(BrusselsBE)
1050ndash1100 Processing IndicatorGillesClapisson(LyonFR)
1100ndash1130 Q amp A
1400 ndash 1500 Lecture 1How we validate the apheresis machine
Chair Harry C Schouten (Maastricht NL)
1400ndash1420 tbc1420ndash1440 SandraLoaiza(LondonUK)1440ndash1500 KristinaHoumllig(DresdenDE)
1515 ndash 1615 Lecture 2Can you save money by improving the quality
Chair Elena Vassalo (Turin IT)
1515ndash1615 FreacutedeacutericNouaille(Neuilly-sur-SeineFR)
1630 ndash 1730 Lecture 3Engaging physicians in quality
Chair Pierre Biron (Lyon FR)
1630ndash1730 EduardoOlavarria(PamplonaES)
1730 ndash 1830 Workshop 2Electronic quality management system (commercial and in-inhouse alternatives)
1730ndash1740 Manual systemKirtashPatel(LondonUK)
1740ndash1750 Electronic system used at Maastricht University HospitalBiancaWauben(MaastrichtNL)
1750ndash1800 Electronic system used at Leacuteon-BeacuterardPierreEmmanuelDonot(LyonFR)
1800ndash1830 Q amp A
aDvanCe notICe
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39th Annual Meeting of the European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation
39th Meeting of the Physicians29th Meeting of the EBMT Nurses Group12th Meeting of the EBMT Data Management Group5th Meeting of the Quality Management Group2nd Meeting of the Cell Processing Group7th EBMTPatientampFamilyDaybullSaturday6April2013
London UK bull 7 ndash 10 April 2013
2013
European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation
EBMTExcellence in Science
24
1st ebmt Cell proCessIng Day monDay 2 aprIl 2012
1st Meeting of the EBMT Cell Processing Group
ThefirstCell Processing Day of theEBMT isplannedjointlybyEBMTandISCT
It is mainly intended for persons working in the cellprocessing laboratory as technicians working on thebenchbiologistsandphysiciansdirectlyinvolvedincellprocessing cell processing laboratory managers andpersons responsible for quality assessment of the cell processingpart
The programme includes theoretical presentationsdiscussions and sessions considering practical aspectsofcellprocessingproblemmanagementandreporting
The Cell Processing Group will meet on Monday 2 April 2012 andisanintegralpartoftheEBMT2012Annual Meeting which takes place at the PalexpoGenevainSwitzerlandfrom1ndash4April2012
PhotoBloodcellscopyKeystoneSciencePhotoLibraryAndrewSyred
Taking place during the EBMT 2012
Annual Meeting
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 1Stem cell engineering
Chairs Ineke Slaper-Cortenbach (Utrecht NL) Federico Rodriguez (San Diego USA)
Graft engineering Mimicking the marrow microenvironment for cord expansionVardaDeutsch(Tel-AvivIL)
Cryopreservation and thawing of hamatopoietic cellsGregorioMartin-Henao(BarcelonaES)
0930 ndash 1100 Technical aspects IBasic processing aspects and problem management
Chair Francesco Lanza (Cremona IT)
Processing of the peripheral blood progenitor cell products using a novel acustophoresis platformStefanScheding(LundSE)
Thawing of stem cell products in the lab or bedsideFedericoRodriguez(SanDiegoUSA)
Erythrocyte depletion when amp howDamianosSotiropoulos(ThessalonikiGR)
1100ndash1130 Pause
1130 ndash 1300 Quality assessment
Chair Christian Chabannon (Marseille FR)
CD34 enumeration pre and post cryopreservationFrancescoLanza(CremonaIT)
Terminology and labeling of cellular therapy productsInekeSlaper-Cortenbach(UtrechtNL)
GMP facilities what for and what are the rulesChristianKalberer(BaselCH)
1300ndash1400 Lunch
1400 ndash 1530 Oral session Stem cell mobilization and graft engineering
Chairs Francesco Lanza (Cremona IT) Mario Bargetzi (Aarau CH)
Oral sessions to be defined according to abstract reviewing
1530ndash1600 CoffeeBreak
1600 ndash 1730 Technical aspects IIAdvanced cell engineering
Chair Martin Hildebrandt (Hannover DE)
Cell selection for clinical use Regulatory T cellsMatthiasEdinger(RegensburgDE)
Engineering of T-helper cells and cytotoxic T-cellsTobiasFeuchtinger(TuumlbingenDE)
Expansion of NK cells for clinical useUlrikeKoehl(FrankfurtDE)
25
1st ebmt paeDIatrIC Day tuesDay 3 aprIl 2012
Taking place during the EBMT 2012
Annual Meeting
Paediatric Day
During EBMT 2012 Annual Meeting taking place atthePalexpoGenevaSwitzerlandfrom1ndash4April2012there will be a special day for paediatric stem celltransplantation
Almost all paediatric activities such as educationalworkingpartyscientificandpostersessionshavebeenregroupedandwillbeheldonTuesday 3 April 2012
Nurses paediatric sessions will take place on MondayandWednesday
copypicturesYantra-FotoliacomKarinHildebrand-FotoliacomVRD-Fotoliacom
0800 ndash 0900 Educational SessionHaemaglobinopathy and HSCT
Chairs Guido Lucarelli (Rome IT) Ardeshir Ghavamzadeh (Tehran IR)
0800ndash0830 ThalassaemiaEmanueleAngelucci(CalgiariIT)
0830ndash0900 Sickle cell anaemiaFranccediloiseBernaudin(CreacuteteilFR)
0800 ndash 0900 WorkshopDecision making How to choose a cord blood unit
Chairs Marie Robin (Paris FR) Vincent Kindler (Geneva CH)
0800ndash0830 Umbilical cord blood transplantation how when and for whomArnonNagler(TelHashomerIL)
0830ndash0900 Single double CB unit or intramedullar application VandersonRocha(OxfordUK)
0930 ndash 1100 Plenary 3Paediatric Day
Chairs Christina Peters (Vienna AT) Kurt Leibundgut (Berne CH)
0930ndash1000 Advances in overcoming treatment resistance in recurrent malignant brain tumours
From autologous to allogeneic HSCT following myeloablative chemotherapy HishamAbdel-Azim(LosAngelesUS)
1000ndash1030 Allogeneic HSCT for children with monosomy 7FrancoLocatelli(RomeIT)
1030ndash1100 Paediatric haploidentical allogeneic stem cell transplantationPeterLang(TuumlbingenDE)
1100ndash1130 CoffeeBreak
1130 ndash 1300 Working PartyPaediatric Diseases
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time Meeting 5Post-transplant care when the child becomes an adult
Chairs Giorgio Dini (Genoa IT) Tayfun Guumlngoumlr (Zurich CH)
1310ndash1330 Transition paediatrics-adult care CharlotteNiemeyer(FreiburgDE)
1330ndash1350 Adolescence in the posttransplant phase ThomasKlingebiel(FrankfurtDE)
1400 ndash 1530 Oral SessionPaediatric transplantation
1530ndash1600 CoffeeBreak
1600 ndash 1730 Working PartyInborn Errors
1730 ndash 1900 Poster Session
26
Call For abstraCts
Abstract Submission Deadlines
21 November 2011 Nurses Group15 December 2011 Physicians amp Data Management Group
Allparticipantsareinvitedtosubmitabstractsononeofthetopicslistedonpage27
Abstracts may only be submitted via Internet Late abstracts will not be considered
Tosubmityourabstractpleasegotothewebsiteat wwwebmtorgebmt2012
Thedifferent submission links forphysiciansnursesand thedatamanagement group will be available on the internet ldquoCall for AbstractsrdquoPleasemakesuretoselecttheappropriatelink
Inordertostandardizetheabstractlayoutweaskyoutoreadthepreparation guidelines at this link CAREFULLY Avoid submissionwithin48hoursofthedeadlineforbestsystemperformance
Guidelines for submission of abstracts
1 Abstracts may be submitted only via Internet Abstractssubmittedviafaxore-mailwillnotbeaccepted
2 AllabstractsmustbesubmittedandpresentedinEnglish3 Abstractsshouldcontainoriginalmaterialneitherpublishednor
presentedelsewherepriorto1 April 20124 Withinternetsubmissionofanabstracttheauthor(s)transfer(s)
all copyrightownership to theEuropeanGroup forBloodandMarrowTransplantation
5 Abstractsshouldbeinformativecontainingobjectivesmethodsresultsandaconclusion Just thepromiseof furtherdataanddiscussionisnotacceptable
6 The abstract text may not be longer than 2rsquo500 charactersincludingspaces
7 Tables charts and other graphics arepermittedandmustbeinJPGorGIFformatofhighresolutionandsuitableforreproductionin black amp white A separate upload button is provided (max 2 graphics perabstract)Nophotosmaybesubmitted
8 Avoid complex mathematical formulae Greek letters andsymbols For the symbols lt or gt type instead lt= or gt= Forsuperscript use caret (^) eg 10^6 instead of 106 Instead oflsquoIFN-grsquouseforexamplelsquoIFN-grsquoorlsquoIFN-gammarsquoetc
9 Allabbreviationsmustbedefinedthefirsttimetheyappearinyourtext(butdonotdefineinthetitle)ExampleGraft-versus-hostdisease(GvHD)beforebeingusedasanabbreviationonly
10 Authorsarerequestedtoselectatopicunderwhichtheywishtheirabstracttobereviewed
11 Authorsshouldindicatetheirpreferredmethodofpresentation bullOralPresentation bullPosterPresentation bullOralorPosterPresentation Theselectioncommitteereservestherighttodecideonthefinal
allocationandpresentationmethod12 Ifanabstract isaccepted thepresentingauthormust register
andattendthecongressAcceptanceofapaperimpliespaymentoftheregistrationfeebythepresentingauthor
13 After having submitted your abstract you will receive aconfirmation by e-mail with the following information (please
makesuretostateyourcorrectemailaddress) bullreference number of your abstract (for correspondence and
questionsthatmightarise) bullyourpersonalaccesscodes
Shouldyouwishtomakecorrectionstoanabstractalreadysubmittedor if you wish to submit other abstracts later you may use theseaccesscodesThiswillshortenthesubmissionprocedure
Correctionstoabstractscanonlybemadeuptothedeadlinesof
21November2011 Nurses Group15December2011 Physicians amp Data Management Group
(Afterthesedatesnoabstractsorchangesmaybeaccepted)IfyouhavedifficultiesinsubmittingyourabstractsorifyouneedanyfurtherinformationpleasecontacttheAbstracthotlinePhone+41616867722(MondayndashFridayduringCETbusinesshours)
Notification
AbstractsaresubjecttoapprovalbytheScientificCommitteeandtofinalassignmentforinclusionintheprogrammeasanoralorposterpresentation
Authors from the Nurses Group will be notified at the end ofDecember2011
AuthorsformthePhysiciansandDataManagementGroupwillbenotifiedattheendofJanuary2012
Allauthorswillbecontactedbye-mail(thereforeitisessentialthatyouindicateyourcorrecte-mailaddress)Authorswillbeinformedasto whether they are to present their abstract orally or in the form of a posterFullinstructionsconcerningthepreparationandpresentationwillbeincluded
Publication
AllacceptedabstractswillbepublishedinasupplementoftheBoneMarrowTransplantationJournalaswellasonCD-ROMavailableatthecongressFullabstracttextswillbeviewableontheEBMT2012websitetwoweekspriortothecongress
Basic Science Award for Physicians
This award will be presented to the best Basic Science Abstractsubmittedunderanyrelevanttopic
The aim of this award is to increase the level of basic science atthemeetingandparticularlyyounginvestigatorsareencouragedtosubmittheirworkTheprizewinningabstractwillbeselectedfromthe top-scoringabstractsbyaScientificCommitteeheadedby theChairsoftheEBMTDevelopmentalCommittee
Authorssubmittingabasicscienceabstractare invitedto tick therespectiveboxintheonlinesubmissionthusindicatingthewishtobeconsideredfortheBasicScienceAward
Theprize-winningabstractwillbepresentedaspartofthePresidentialSymposiumonMonday2April2012Thisyearrsquosprizeofeuro2rsquo000isgenerouslysupportedbyGenzyme
27
Call For abstraCts
Main Topics for Abstract Submission
Please carefullyselectthetopicunderwhichyouwishtosubmityourabstract for reviewAbstracts not submittedunder anappropriatetopicmaybeincorrectlyreviewedandrejected
Physicians
General Topics1 CellularGenetherapiesandCytokines2 StemcellresearchandExperimentalstemcelltransplantation3 StemcellmobilizationandGraftengineering
Transplant-specific topics4 Stemcellsource5 Stemcelldonor6 Acutegraft-versus-hostdisease7 Chronicgraft-versus-hostdisease8 Infectiouscomplications9 Earlycomplications10 Latecomplications11 Reduced-intensityconditioning12 MinimalresidualdiseaseToleranceChimerismandImmune
reconstitution13 Paediatricissues14 Regulatoryissues
Disease-specific topics15 Acuteleukaemia16 Aplasticanaemia17 Autoimmunediseases18 Chronicleukaemia19 HaemoglobinopathyandInbornerrorsofmetabolism20Lymphoma21 Multiplemyeloma22Myelodysplasia23Solidtumours
Nurses Group
Care-specific topics24Careofthecare-giver25Complementarytherapies26Donorissues27 Ethicalissues28Impactofnewtherapiesonpatientcare29Outpatientdevelopments30PalliativeandEndoflifecare31 PatientinformationandEducation32Protectivecare33Psycho-socialissues34Sexuality35Standardsofcare36Symptomsmanagement
37 EducationandSupportofnurses38Management39SurvivorshipandLateeffects40Qualityoflife
Data Management Group
41 DataManagement42Statistics
CME Accreditation at EBMT 2012
AsaparticipantofEBMT2012youareeligibletoreceiveContinuingMedical Education (CME) credit points from the EuropeanHematologyAssociation(EHA)
EuropeanhaematologistsarehighlymotivatedtoprovideproofthattheyareupdatingtheirknowledgeandskillsthroughparticipationinCMEactivitiesTheEuropeanHematologyAssociationCMESystemis being implementedas a service to Europeanhaematologists inresponse to this need The System facilitates identification andregistrationinCMEactivitieswhichhavebeensubmittedtoapeer-reviewaccreditationprocessandrespondtopre-establishedqualitystandards
CMEaccreditationisapermanentfeatureofEBMTannualmeetings
PhysiciansattendingEBMT2012areeligibletoreceive1EHA-CMEcreditpointforeveryhourofaccreditedscientificprogramme
EHA-CMEpointswillbeawardedforthefollowingsessionsbullEducationalsessionsbullWorkshopsessionsbullControversysessionsbullPlenarysessionsbullJointsessionsbullPresidentialsymposiumbullWorkingPartysessionsbullOralsessionsbullLunchtimemeetings
How to claim your EHA-CME points
The electronic EHA-CME system is fully automated and enablesparticipantsattheEBMT2012toclaimtheircreditsonline
You may create your account claim your credits and print yourEHA-CMEcertificateonlineatwwwehaweborg(select lsquoCMErsquo)FulldetailsonhowtocollectyourCMEpointswillbestatedintheFinalProgramme
Further information on the European Hematology Association CME system is available at cmeehaweborgandwwwehaweborg
28
regIstratIon
Registration fee
Until 12 January
2012
As from 13 January to 1March2012
As from 2 March
2012
PhysiciansMember euro300ndash euro420ndash euro480ndash
Non-Member euro450ndash euro560ndash euro650ndash
Nurses Group
Data Mgmt Group
Quality Mgmt Group
Cell Processing Technicians
Member euro200ndash euro320ndash euro380ndash
Non-Member euro300ndash euro420ndash euro480ndash
Student euro120ndash euro150ndash euro180ndash
Accompanying person
euro 25ndash euro 25ndash euro 25ndash
StudentsmustbeoneoftheauthorsofanacceptedabstractandmustprovideproofofundergraduatestudentstatusAwrittencertificationbytheheadoftheprogrammeisrequiredandmustbesenttoCongrex(Fax+41616867788)
The fee for active participants includes unlimited access to allsessionstheWelcomeReceptionaccesstotheExhibitiononecopyoftheFinalProgrammeandonecopyoftheAbstractBook
ThefeeforaccompanyingpersonsincludestheWelcomeReceptionandaccesstotheExhibition
PleasenoteAlthoughincludedintheregistrationfeesomesessionsand the Welcome Reception require separate registration (seeregistrationform)
Online Registration
ParticipantscanregisterviaInternetwwwebmtorgebmt2012PleasereadtheinstructionsontheInternetcarefullyFor online reservations payment by credit card is required Please do not use the online registration for group registrations
Registration form
ToregisterforthemeetingpleasereturntheregistrationformtotheOrganizingSecretariatinBasel
Group Registration
In order to make a group registration please request the specialgroupregistrationformfromtheOrganizingSecretariatordownloadthefile fromthewebsitewwwebmtorgebmt2012Onthis formyou can enter all participantsrsquo information together with your postal address and contact details Please note that we need thecomplete individual addresses (hospital department streetname and number postal code and city) of each participant Forfurther assistance please contact the Organizing Secretariat at ebmtcongrexcom
On-site Registration
TheregistrationdeskatthePalexpoisopenduringthefollowinghours
Saturday 31March2012 1700 ndash1900hSunday 1April2012 0800ndash1900hMonday 2April2012 0730ndash1800hTuesday 3April2012 0730ndash1800hWednesday 4April2012 0715ndash1300h
All documents including registration packets (congress walletpersonalnamebadgeabstractbookvouchers)willbehandedovertotheregisteredparticipantsOn-site registration will be accepted but receip of all congressdocumentscannotbeguaranteedPleasearriveearlyifyouwishtoregisteron-site
Payment
All fees for the congress registration and social events should bepaidinEURO(euro)totheEBMT2012OrganizingSecretariatndashclearlystatingtheparticipantlsquosnameandaddress
bull bybanktransfer(freeofcharge)to -BeneficiaryCongrexSwitzerlandLtdEBMT2012 -UBSAGBaselSwitzerland EUROAccountNo233-50301062A IBANCodeCH210023323350301062A
-BICUBSWCHZH80A -ClearingNo233
bull bycreditcard(VisaMasterCardAmericanExpress)
Responsibility
The participant acknowledges that heshe has no right to lodgedamage claims against the organizers should the holding of thecongress be hindered or prevented by unexpected political oreconomiceventsorgenerallyby forcemajeureorshould thenon-appearance of speakers or other reasons necessitate programmechangesWithregistrationtheparticipantacceptsthisproviso
By finishing the application the participant declares that heshe agrees to its personal and company data being processed byCongrexandthat thisdatamaybeusedfor informationpurposesoncongressesandevents in thefieldofhematologyorganizedbyCongrex In theopposingcase theparticipantnotifiesCongrexatthetimeofreturningthesignedapplication
Confirmation
Upon receipt of the correct registration fee each participant willreceiveaconfirmationofregistrationPleasebringthisconfirmationto the registration desk at the congress centre as proof of yourregistration
Cancellation Refund Policy
Refund of registration fees less 25 administrative charges canbeapplied for inwritinguntil1February2012 to theOrganizingSecretariat inBasel SwitzerlandAfter thisdateno refundwillbepossibleForanychangeofnamesafeeofeuro30ndashwillbecharged
29
general InFormatIon (In alphabetICal orDer)
Address before and after the EBMT 2012
OrganizingSecretariatEBMT2012 Tel +41616867711coCongrexSwitzerlandLtd Fax +41616867788POBox E-mail ebmtcongrexcom4002BaselSwitzerland wwwebmtorgebmt2012
Currency
TheofficialcurrencyistheSwissfranc(CHF)Althoughnotpartofthe EU many prices are nonetheless indicated in Euros and somemerchantsmayacceptEurosVisaMasterCardandAmericanExpressarewidelyacceptedandATMsarewidespreadBanksofferthebestexchangeratesfortravellerchequesandforeigncurrencybut it isalsopossibletoexchangemoneyatmajorhotelsmaintrainstationsandairportsBanksareopenMondaytoFriday
Exhibition
TheEBMT2012exhibitionpresentingthelatesttechnicalequipmentandpharmaceuticalproductswilltakeplaceinHall1ofthePalexpoGenevaThedetailedExhibitProspectuscanbeobtainedfromtheExhibitionDepartment(exhibitionchcongrexcom)
Final Programme
The Final Programme will be available on the Internet (wwwebmtorgebmt2012) by March 2012 Please indicate youremailaddressontheregistrationformandyouwillbeinformedassoonastheFinalProgrammeisontheInternetTheFinalProgrammebookletwillbealsodistributedatthemeetinginGeneva
Insurance
Themeetingorganizerscannotacceptliabilityforpersonalinjuriessustainedorfor lossordamageofpropertybelongingtomeetingparticipants or their accompanyingpersons eitherduring or as aresultofthemeetingPleasecheckthevalidityofyourowninsurance
Invitation Letters
IndividualsrequiringanofficialletterofinvitationinordertoattendthemeetingmaywritetotheOrganizingSecretariat(ebmtcongrexcom)Thisprocedureisdesignedtoassistparticipantstoobtainavisaorpermissiontoattendthemeetinganddoesnotapplytoregistrationfeesorotherexpenses
Please note that invitation letters can only be sent if the registration and payment has been received by the Organizing Secretariat
Italian Agency
ItalianparticipantsrequiringspecificauthorizationfromtheItalianHealthMinistryareadvisedtocontact
AIMEDUCATIONndashAIMGroup Tel +3902566011MsCristinaGhidoli Fax +390270048585ViaGiuseppeRipamonti129 E-mail cghidoniaimgroupeu20141MilanItaly wwwaimgroupeu
Language
TheofficialcongresslanguageisEnglishSimultaneous translation (English French German) will beprovidedforthePatientampFamilyDay
Lunches
FromMondaytillWednesdaylunchwillbeofferedintheexhibitionareaofthecongressvenue
Registration
Fordetailedinformationpleaserefertopage28
Speakersrsquo Service Centre (SSC)
TherewillbeacentrallylocatedSpeakersrsquoServiceCentreconnectedtoalllectureroomsAllspeakersarerequestedtohandintheirPowerPointpresentationspriortotheirlectureattheSSC
Tipping
Servicechargesaregenerally includedhowever it iscustomarytorounduptheamountwhenpayinginrestaurantsandtaxis
Transportation in Geneva
Geneva iswell catered towithbuses tramsand ferriesaswellasregulartrainconnectionstothetrainstationsldquoCornavinrdquointhecitycentreandldquoAeacuteroportrdquoattheairportPleaserefertoldquoTravellingtothePalexpordquo(page34)formoredetails
Venue
TheEBMT2012meetingwilltakeplaceatthePalexpoGenevawhichis conveniently located inwalkingdistance to theGenevaAirportandonly15minutesawayfromdowntownGeneva
Palexpo Exhibition amp Conference Center1218Grand-SaconnexGenevaSwitzerlandwwwgeneva-palexpoch
Visa Requirements
In order to visit Switzerland you may need to apply for an entryvisa Please check the currentVISA requirementswith thenearestSwissConsulateorEmbassy inyourcountrybeforeyourdeparturetoGenevaPleasealsobewellawareofthetimeforprocessingtheapplicationstoensureyouapplyintimeforyourvisit
World Wide Web
Please visit the EBMT 2012 website wwwebmtorgebmt2012 for regularly updated news and information Abstract submissionregistration compilation of your personal congress programme aswellas reservationofaccommodationand tours canbemadeviathislink
30
CIty oF geneva
Geneva
EmbeddedbetweentheAlpsandtheJurahillstheFrench-speaking
cityofGenevaliesinthebaywheretheRhoneleavesLakeGeneva
WithitshumanitariantraditionandcosmopolitanflairtheEuropean
seatoftheUNOandheadquartersoftheRedCrossisknownasthe
ldquocapitalofpeacerdquo
The symbol of the city is the ldquoJet drsquoeaurdquo ndash a fountain with a
140-metre-highwater jetattheperipheryofLakeGenevaTheold
towntheheartofGenevawiththeshoppingandbusinessquarter
issituatedontheleftbankoftheriverThereyoucanfindStPeterrsquos
CathedralaswellasthePlaceduBourg-de-Fourwhichistheoldest
squareinthecityQuayslakesidepromenadescountlessparkslively
sidestreetsintheoldtownandelegantshopsinvitegueststostroll
Besides being a congress city Geneva is also a centre for culture
andhistoryfortradefairsandexhibitionsThelaquoHorlogeFleuriraquothe
largeflowerclockintheldquoJardinAnglaisrdquo(EnglishGarden)isaworld-
renownedsymboloftheGenevawatchindustry
CulturallythismostwesterncityofSwitzerlandhasmuchtooffer
InternationalartistsperformintheGrandTheacuteacirctreandGenevaOpera
HouseGenevaalsoofferswiderangeofmuseumssuchastheldquoMuseacutee
internationaldelrsquohorlogerierdquoawatchmuseumwithacollectionof
jewellerywatchesandmusicalclocksandtheInternationalMuseum
oftheRedCrossandRedCrescentwhichprovidesaninsightintothe
workofthesehumanitarianorganizations
Climate
Genevaissituatedatahighaltitudewhichtogetherwiththelake
temperstheprevailingcontinentalclimateSummersarepleasantly
warmtohotandwintersrelativelymildwithtemperatureshovering
just above or below freezing In spring the temperatures range
fromapprox5degCto20degCthereforeawarmcoatespeciallyforthe
eveningsisrecommended
Shopping in Geneva GenevarsquosexclusiveshopsarelocatedontheRuesBassesndashthechicRueduRhocircneRuede laConfeacutedeacuterationRueduMarcheacuteandRuedelaCroix-drsquoOrWatchandjewelleryshopslinethesestreetsquiteliterallywithgoldAsanalternativeexcellentSwisschocolateissoldat the Du Rhocircne Rue de la Confeacutedeacuteration 3 and at the MartelRuedelaCroix-drsquoOr4MeanwhileforastrollaroundtheantiquesquarterandartgalleriesavisittotheOldTownandtheSt-GervaisandPacircquisdistrictsisamustGenevahasmanyoutdoormarkets forexample theflowermarketon the PlaceduMolard and the clothes andbookmarket on thePlace de la Madeleine which are open daily Flea markets areheld on Wednesdays and Saturdays at the Plaine de Plainpalais(0800ndash1800)OnTuesdayandFridaymorningsthesamespotisusedforacolourfulfruitandvegetablemarket(0800ndash1300)OnThursday regionalhandicraftsare soldat thePlacede laFusterie(0800ndash1900)The main department stores in Geneva are Bon Geacutenie Rue duMarcheacute34GlobusRueduRhocircne48andManorRueCornavin6Generalopeninghours for shops inGenevaareMonday toFriday0830ndash1900(Thursdayuntil2100)andSaturday0800ndash1800
Restaurants GenevaoffersafantasticselectionoftraditionalandlocalfareaswellasexcellentinternationalandethniccuisineLocal Geneva specialities include fresh fish from the lake and avarietyofporkdishes includingpetit saleacute (saltpork)and longeole (pork sausage) Traditional Swiss restaurants can also be foundthroughoutthecityA large variety of international restaurants offering moderntraditional ethnic or fusion menus can also be found in GenevaTherearegoodFrenchrestaurants inthehotelsonQuaiDuMontBlancandCheminduPetitSaconnexandonRuedeLausanneTheBoulevardHelvetiqueisagoodplacetofindgreatcafeacutesManyGenevarestaurantscloseonweekendsandespeciallySundayssocallaheadtoenquirereservationsarerecommended
copytv
erkh
ovin
ets
fo
tolia
de
31
hotel aCCommoDatIon anD travel bookIngs
Official travel agency
Congrex Travel AGPOBox4002BaselSwitzerland
Hotel accommodationHotel rooms in various price categories in the city of Geneva have beenreserved
Tel +41616909411Fax +41616909414E-mailebmthotelcongrexcom
Online bookings
Participants can book their hotel room via internet wwwcongrexchebmt2012Fullprepaymentbycreditcard(VisaMastercardorAmericanExpress)ismandatoryifyouregisteron-lineEachparticipantwillreceiveaconfirmationAfter12 January 2012hotelaccommodationissubjecttoavailability
Hotel reservation form
If you have no access to the Internet please send the Hotel Reservation Form as soon as possible but latest by 12 January 2012toCongrexTravelAGAftertheabovementioneddeadlinerequestswillbeacceptedbuthotelaccommodationissubjecttoavailabilityandcannotbeguaranteedAfterthisdeadlinealatereservationfeeof euro30ndashwillbechargedAdditionallytheformoffersyouthechoicetomakeeitheradepositpaymentwithrestpaymentbyinvoicetoCongrexTravelAGbefore thecongressoradepositpaymentwithrestpaymentdirectlyupondepartureatthehotelagainstcreditcardguarantee
Payment policy
To guarantee your reservation a deposit of EUR 200ndashisrequiredUpon receipt of the hotel reservation form each participant willreceiveafinalconfirmationwithaninvoiceHotelrequestswithoutpaymentcannotbeacceptedAllrequestswillbehandledonaldquofirstcome-firstservedbasisrdquo
CancellationRefund Policy
If your reservation is cancelled before 12 January 2012 theprepaymentordepositwillberefundedlesseuro60ndashhandlingfeeIfyourreservationiscancelledafter 12 January 2012norefundscanbemadeAnychangeof reservationwillbesubject toahandlingfee of euro30ndashChangesorcancellationshavetobemadeinwritingto Congrex Travel AG If you arrive later or leave earlier than theoriginallybookeddatesthehotelmightchargeno-showcosts
Hotel desk
CongrexTravelAGwillbepresentwithadeskintheregistrationareaduringthemeeting
Flight Bookings and Official AirlineTheEBMThasdesignatedevent-travel specialistCongrexTravel toserveastheofficialagentfortravel
Tel +41615607560Fax +41616909214E-mailebmtflightscongrexcom
OpeninghoursMondayndashFriday0800ndash1730
SpecialfaresareavailableforflightstoGenevaandorZurichandbackbetween24Marchand11April2012
Hotel Accommodation and Travel BookingsSAVE UP TO 20 ON TRAVEL WITH THE STAR ALLIANCEtrade NETWORK
TheStarAlliancememberairlinesarepleasedtobeappointedastheOfficialAirlineNetworkfortheEBMT2012
To obtain the Star Alliance Conventions Plus discounts and forbookingofficeinformationpleasevisitwwwstaralliancecomconventionsplusand
bull ChooseldquoFordelegatesrdquobull UnderldquoDelegatesloginrdquoenterconventionscodeLX03S12bull Chooseoneoftheparticipatingairlineslistedbull Call the respective reservation contact listed and quote the
conventionscodeLX03S12whenbookingtheticket
Registeredparticipantsplusoneaccompanyingpersontravellingtotheeventcanqualifyforadiscountofupto20dependingonfareandclassoftravelbooked
TheparticipatingairlinesforthiseventareAdriaAirwaysAegeanAirlines Air Canada Air China ANA Asiana Airlines AustrianAirlinesBlue1bmiBrusselsAirlinesContinentalAirlinesCroatiaAirlines EgyptAir LOT Polish Airlines Lufthansa ScandinavianAirlines SingaporeAirlines SouthAfricanAirways Spanair SWISSInternational Air Lines TAM Airlines TAP Portugal THAI TurkishAirlinesUnitedUSAirways
Discounts are offered on most published business and economy class faresexcludingwebsiteinternetfaresseniorandyouthfaresgroupfaresandRoundtheWorldfares
Pleasenote For travel fromJapanandNewZealand special faresordiscountsareofferedby theparticipatingairlineson theirownnetwork
Whenmakingyourtravelplanspleasepresentconfirmationofyourregistrationorproofofattendance
S O U R C E S T U D I O
Account Job title Star Alliance Conventions Plus Order Job number SLL011X03823
Source number P02564 Job location 7th August 2009
Size 297x210mm Trim Proof stage One
Run out Page 1 of 1 Document name 297x210 SA CP With Code LH08S10 P02564
Repro house Source
Itrsquos easy to save money on your flights if you fly the Star Alliancetradenetwork Simply quote the event code LH08S10 when you make your booking with any Star Alliance member airline and yoursquoll automatically get a discount of up to 20
The Star Alliance network has 24 member airlines with over 18100 flights a day so we can offer you a lot more choice when planning your travel For more information about our member airlines and contact details please visit our website at wwwstaralliancecomconventionsplus
SAVE UP TO 20 ON GETTING TO YOURCONVENTION WITHCONVENTIONS PLUS
wwwstaralliancecom
Information correct as at 062009
32
soCIal events
Welcome Reception
Sunday 1 April 2012 2015
AftertheOpeningSessionparticipantsaccompanyingpersonsandexhibitorsareinvitedtoattendtheWelcomeReceptionwhichwilltakeplaceinthefoyersofthePalexpo
Freeadmission
Please register online or by completing the registration form if you wish to participate at the Welcome Reception (even though it is free of charge)
EBMT Party
Tuesday 3 April 2012
TheEBMTPartywillbeheldatUptownGenevaUptownGenevaisamoderncomplexandculturaleventcentrelocatedbehindthemaintrainstationinthecitycentreofGeneva
The perfect location to meet gather and dance with your EBMTcolleaguesandfriendsafterabusycongressdayUnderthethemeldquotraditional Switzerland and its modern twistrdquo you will have thepleasure to flavour different kinds of the traditional swiss cuisineandmusicinvariousrooms
Whetheryouwanttoenjoyaglassofwineinaquietandrelaxedatmosphereorifyouprefertodancethenightawayyoudefinitelyshouldnotmissthisevening
euro 9000 per person (Physicians)euro 6500 per person (Nurses Quality Managers Data Managers
Cell Processing Technicians)
copyComugneroSilvanafotoliade
copyBergfeefotoliade copyMirkoMeierfotoliade
Your conference in good handsConference management services tailored to your goals
33
DaIly tours
Geneva City tour and Boat Cruise
Sunday1April20121340ndash1700Tuesday3April20121340ndash1700
EUR 6000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
The city tour of Geneva will show you the International part of Geneva such as the worldrsquos peacemaking organizations followedbya tourof themain touristattractions like theFlowerclockandmanymore Thenget a taste ofGenevarsquos historywith your guideonawalkingtourThetourcontinuesonthelakewithaonehourboatcruisewhichwillmakeyoudiscoverthemajorattractionsofthelakeofGenevatheWaterFountaintheUNBuildingtheCastleofBellerivetheMermaidandmanymoreinterestingsites
Meeting pointGenevaPalexpo1330 in front of the main entrance
byBengoVISTAch
Montreux with Castle Chillon
Monday2April20120900ndash1400
EUR 8000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
AfteraridethroughtheVaudcountrysidepassingthefamoustownsofVevey andMontreuxwewill arrive at theChateaudeChillonHereaguidedtourwillshowyouaroundthecastleAfterthetouryouwillboardasteamerthatwilltakeyouonabeautifultripwithlovelyviewsofthelandscapeandeventuallytakeyoutoMontreuxwhereyouwillhavetimetowanderthestreets
Meeting point GenevaPalexpo0845 in front of the main entrance
byMarekBLASZCZYK-Panoramio
Museum Tour
Monday2April20121400ndash1700
Euro 6500 per person (includingpickupandreturntoGenevaPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
by galynaforever
Consistingof fourdifferent sites theMuseacuteesdrsquoArt etdrsquoHistoire isoneof the largestmuseumgroups in SwitzerlandOver anumberofyearstheMuseacuteeshaveputtogetherimpressivecollectionsinthefieldsofarchaeologyfineartsandappliedartsandbearwitnesstothehistoryofcivilisationsfromprehistorictomoderntimesDuring the one hour tour of the Palais des Nations you will seeseveraldifferentroomsYouwillhearaboutcurrentactivitiesoftheUnitedNationsandaboutthehistoryofthePalaisdesNations
Meeting point GenevaPalexpo1345 in front of the main entrance
Day trip Gruyegravere Golden
Tuesday3April20120900ndash1700
Euro 10000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach 3courselunchmenuallentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
byLairJeanClaud
ThereisnobettertemptationthanchocolatesmellTakeajourneythroughchocolatetraditionatatastingofthemostfamousofSwissdelicaciesAdmirebreathtakinglandscapesofGruyegraveresonthewayto the cheese factory where you will receive an interesting insight on authenticAlpinecheesemaking
Meeting pointGenevaPalexpo0845 in front of the main entrance
Note for all tours Tours are based on a minimum of 25 participants If a tour does not take place due to insufficient numbers the ticket will be reimbursed in full Otherwise please note that tickets for excursions are non-refundable An English-speaking guide will conduct all toursOn-site requests for tours are welcome but cannot be guaranteed
34
travellIng to the palexpo
ThePalexpoislocatedneartheairportofGenevaeasilyaccessiblefromthecitycentrebypublictransport(busNodeg5stopldquoPalexpordquo)andbycarfromthemotorway
Arriving by Plane
Geneva Palexpo Exhibition and Conference Centre is located500meters from theGeneva InternationalAirport For thosewhowishtowalkitisapproximatelya15minutewalkfromtheairporttoPalexpofollowthesignsYoucanalsotakeNdeg5busfromtheairportldquoAeacuteroportrdquotoPalexpo(2stops)TraveltimebytaxifromtheAirporttothePalexpoisapprox5minutesCostapproximatelyCHF1500
Arriving by Train
TherearetwotrainstationsinGenevaThemainstationinthecity(GareCornavin)andtheairporttrainstation(GareAeacuteroport)
Fromthemainstationinthecityyoucantakeeitherbusnodeg5tothePalexpowhichtakesapprox15minutesAnotheroptionistotakeatraintotheairporttrainstationfromwhereitisa15minuteswalktothePalexpo
Arriving by Car
ToreachthePalexpotakethemotorwayandfollowthesignstotheairport(Aeacuteroport)orPalexpoParkingpossibilitiesavailabledirectlyatthePalexpo
Bus
EfficientgroundtransfersareavailablefromGenevaPalexpotothecitycentreandthemaintrainstationNdeg5bus(HocircpitalndashPalexpondash Aeacuteroport) links Geneva Palexpo with the City Centre in only15minutesand runs frequently fromearlymorning to late in theevening
Taxis
Taxis in Geneva can be ordered by phone hailed in the street orfoundatabout60authorisedtaxiranksintownairportandmainstation
FaresbetweenairportandcityrangefromaboutCHF3000toCHF3500anddependontrafficconditionstimeofdayandnumberofpassengers Presently the farewithinGeneva includingairport istheamountshownonthetaximeter
Public Transportation Geneva
GenevaiswellcateredtowithbusestramsandferriesThebusandtramservicesinGenevaarerunbytheTPG(TransportsPublicsGenevois)wwwtpgch
Busesand trams run from0600ndash2400dependingon the serviceEachbusandtramstophastimetablesandmapscoveringtheentireGenevanetwork
ThetramwayisunderconstantexpansionoftenresultinginroadworksTheTPGwebsitewwwtpgchisprovidinginformationontheirservicestimetablesmapsinformationonroadworksandgeneralinformation
On Friday and Saturday nights the TPG runs a night bus serviceNoctambus which runs from 000 ndash 0400 (although times can beinfrequentandirregular)
How to purchase a ticket
Allvisitorsstayingatahotel inGenevacanbenefitfromtheGenevaTransport Card with no additional cost This personal and non-transferablepassisestablisheduponthevisitorrsquoscheck-inatthehotelenabling itsholderuseof theentirepublic transportationnetwork inGenevawithout restriction (bus trainandboat)withvalidity for theentiredurationofhisherstayincludingthedepartureday
IfarrivingattheairportyoucanpickupafreeticketforpublictransportfromthemachineinthebaggagecollectionareaattheArrivallevelThisUniresoticketofferedbyGenevaInternationalAirportallowsyoutousepublictransportinGenevafreeforaperiodof80minutes
Regularticketscanalsobepurchasedfromthemachineslocatedatbusstops(CHForEurochangerequired)andattheSwissrailwaystation
35
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1 5 De la Paix ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
2 5 Intercontinental ldquoIntercontinentalrdquo bus ndeg 5
3 5 Kempinski No bus or tram near hotel ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15 approx 15 minutes walking distance away
4 5 Mandarin Oriental ldquoBel-Airrdquo bus ndeg 1 ndeg 3 ndeg 5 ndeg 7 ndeg 10 or ndeg 19
5 5 Moumlvenpick na free shuttle from hotel to airport
6 5 Swissocirctel ldquoPlace du Portrdquo bus ndeg 6 ndeg 8 ndeg 9 or ndeg 27
7 4+ Starling (ex Crowne Plaza)
5 minutes walking distance to congress centre
8 4 Auteuil ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
9 4 Bristol ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
10 4 Cornavin ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
11 4 Crowne Plaza (ex Ramada Park)
ldquoDe Joinvillerdquo bus ndeg10
12 4 De la Vendeacutee ldquoPetit-Vendeacuteerdquo bus ndeg 21
13 4 Epsom ldquoButinirdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg15
14 4 Le Montbrillant ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
15 4 Les Nations ldquoVidolletrdquo bus ndeg 5
16 4 Nash-Ville ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
17 4 NH Geneva Airport na free shuttle from hotel to airport
18 4 NH Rex ldquoCharmillesrdquo bus ndeg 10 ldquoServetterdquo tram ndeg 14 or ndeg 16
19 4 Novotel ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
20 4 Rotary ldquoChantepouletrdquo bus ndeg 10
21 4 Royal ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
22 4 Tiffany ldquoPlace du Cirquerdquo bus ndeg 1 ldquoRue du Standrdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15 ldquoBel-Airrdquo bus ndeg 10
No Category Hotel Name Bus- Tramstop
23 4 Warwick ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
24 3 Astoria ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
25 3 Bernina ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
26 3 Citadines Genegraveve Ferney Voltaire
public transport not recommended 10 minutes drive by car to congress venue
27 3 Cristal ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
28 3 Drake amp Longchamp ldquoButinirdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
29 3 Edelweiss ldquoNavigationrdquo bus ndeg 1
30 3 Eden ldquoSismondirdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
31 3 Express by Holiday Inn na free shuttle from hotel to airport
32 3 International amp Terminus ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
33 3 Jade ldquoMocirclerdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
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sCIentIFIC programme physICIans monDay 2 aprIl 2012
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 1HLA- and non-HLA immunogenetic factors
Chairs Nicolaus Kroumlger (Hamburg DE) Olle Ringdeacuten (Stockholm SE)
0800ndash0830 Genomic polymorphism and allogeneic HSCTJean-MarieTiercy(GenevaCH)
0830ndash0900 Optimal matching in haematopoietic cell transplantationEffiePetersdorf(SeattleUS)
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 2Female fertility maintenance
Chairs Alicia Rovoacute (Basel CH) Maria Teresia Van Lint (Genoa IT)
0800ndash0830 Female infertility after HSCTNinaSalooja(LondonUK)
0830ndash0900 New strategies for fertility preservation in women after HSCTArielRevel(JerusalemIL)
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 3Viruses in HSCT
Chairs Per Ljungman (Stockholm SE) Hans Hirsch (Basel CH)
0800ndash0830 Clinical features and outcome patients with respiratory virus infectionLaurentKaiser(GenevaCH)
0830ndash0900 Clinical use of pathogen specific T-lymphocytesHermannEinsele(WuumlrzburgDE)
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 4 Autologous HSCT for DLBCL
Chairs Anna Sureda (Cambridge UK) Christian Gisselbrecht (Paris FR)
0800ndash0830 Role of autologous HSCT in the R-CHOP eraMicheleGhielmini(LuganoCH)
0830ndash0900 RIT as part of the high-dose scheduleFranckMorschhauser(LilleFR)
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 1Stem cell engineering
Cell Processing Day
Session
Chairs Ineke Slaper-Cortenbach (Utrecht NL) Federico Rodriguez (San Diego US)
0800ndash0830 Graft engineering mimicking the marrow microenvironment for cord expansionVardaDeutsch(Tel-AvivIL)
0830ndash0900 Cryopreservation and thawing of haematopoietic cellsGregorioMartin-Henao(BarcelonaES)
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 2Donor selection
Chairs Franco Aversa (Perugia IT) Joumlrg Halter (Basel CH)
0800ndash0830 When you do not have a good donorMaryEapen(MilwaukeeUS)
0830ndash0900 Is there an age limit for a matched family donorDerwoodPamphilon(BristolUK)
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 3What is the most appropriate conditioning regimen
Chairs Francesco Frassoni (Genoa IT) Miguel Sanz (Valencia ES)
0800ndash0830 When is standard conditioning indicatedCharlesCraddock(BirminghamUK)
0830ndash0900 In case of RIC which is the most appropriate regimenMohamadMohty(NantesFR)
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 4The metabolic syndrome and its consequences
Chairs Hans-Jochem Kolb (Munich DE) Anita Lawitschka (Vienna AT)
0800ndash0830 Prevalence and risk factors for metabolic syndrome after HSCTMerviTaskinen(HelsinkiFI)
0830ndash0900 Screening for metabolic syndrome after HSCT What difference will it makeDianaGreenfield(SheffieldUK)
0900 ndash 1030 JACIE Educational Session
0930 ndash 1100 Presidential Symposium
0930 ndash 1100 Technical aspects IBasic processing aspects and problem management
Cell Processing Day
Session
Chair Francesco Lanza (Cremona IT)
0930ndash1000 Processing of the peripheral blood progenitor cell products using a novel acustophoresis platformStefanScheding(LundSE)
1000ndash1030 Thawing of stem cell products in the lab or bedsideFedericoRodriguez(SanDiegoUSA)
1030ndash1100 Erythrocyte depletion when amp howDamianosSotiropoulos(ThessalonikiGR)
1130 ndash 1300 Working Party Sessions
- Late Effects
- Immunobiology
- Akute Leukaemia
14
sCIentIFIC programme physICIans monDay 2 aprIl 2012
1130 ndash 1300 Controversy 1Outpatient transplantation versus protective measures
Chairs Juumlrgen Finke (Freiburg DE) Dominik Heim (Basel CH)
1130ndash1200 Protective measuresPerLjungman(StockholmSE)
1200ndash1230 Outpatient transplantationJayeshMehta(ChicagoUS)
1230ndash1300 Discussion
1130 ndash 1300 Quality assessment Cell Processing Day
Session
Chair Christian Chabannon (Marseille FR)
1130ndash1200 CD34 enumeration pre and post cryopreservationFrancescoLanza(CremonaIT)
1200ndash1230 Terminology and labeling of cellular therapy productsInekeSlaper-Cortenbach(UtrechtNL)
1230ndash1300 GMP facilities what for and what are the rulesChristianKalberer(BaselCH)
1200 ndash 1300 JACIE Session
1200ndash1220 Consequences of regulation on ATMPsMarkLowdell(LondonUK)
1220ndash1240 5th edition of the standardsDerwoodPamphilon(BristolUK)
1240ndash1300 Implementation of ISBT128InekeSlaper-Cortenbach(UtrechtNL)
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time meeting 1Autoimmune diseases
Chairs Riccardo Saccardi (Florence IT) Athanasios Fassas (Thessaloniki GR)
1310ndash1330 Autoimmune disease stem cell transplantation an appraisalAlanTyndall(BaselCH)
1330ndash1350 MSC for autoimmune diseaseChristianJorgensen(MontpellierFR)
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time meeting 2Alternative donor
Chairs Arnon Nagler (Tel Hashomer IL) Fabio Ciceri (Milan IT)
1310ndash1330 Umbilical cord blood transplantation past present and futureElianeGluckman(ParisFR)
1330ndash1350 Haploidentical transplantation when and howAndreaBacigalupo(GenoaIT)
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time meeting 3Small molecules in HSCT
Chairs Axel Zander (Hamburg DE) Eduardo Olavarria (Pamplona ES)
1310ndash1330 The use of TKIs for CML in the context of allogeneic stem cell transplantationFranckNicolini(LyonFR)
1330ndash1350 Rethinking FLT3 inhibitorsFlorianHeidel(MagdeburgDE)
1400 ndash 1530 Oral Sessions 1 ndash 6
1600 ndash 1730 Working Party Sessions
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Severe Aplastic Anaemia
- Solid Tumours
1600 ndash 1730 Controversy 2Is HSCT useful in amyloidosis
Chairs Goumlsta Gahrton (Stockholm SE) Urs Hess (St Gallen CH)
1600ndash1630 Autologous HSCT is here to stayPhilippeMoreau(NantesFR)
1630ndash1700 New drugs will make HSCT obsoleteGiampaoloMerlini(PaviaIT)
1700ndash1730 Discussion
1600 ndash 1730 Technical aspects IIAdvanced cell engineering
Cell Processing Day
Session
Chair Martin Hildebrandt (Hannover DE)
Cell selection for clinical use Regulatory T cellsMatthiasEdinger(RegensburgDE)
Engineering of T-helper cells and cytotoxic T-cellsTobiasFeuchtinger(TuumlbingenDE)
Expansion of NK cells for clinical useUlrikeKoehl(FrankfurtDE)
1730 ndash 1900 Poster Sessions
15
sCIentIFIC programme physICIans tuesDay 3 aprIl 2012
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 5Iron overload in HSCT ndash assessment and treatment
Chairs Alberto Bosi (Florence IT) Michel Duchosal (Lausanne CH)
0800ndash0830 Iron overload and outcome of allogeneic HSCTJohnKoreth(BostonUS)
0830ndash0900 Posttransplant iron depletionAntonioPiga(TurinIT)
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 6AML allogeneic HSCT in first CR
Chairs Didier Blaise (Marseille FR) Charles Craddock (Birmingham UK)
0800ndash0830 Non-transplant results in the elderly AMLAlanBurnett(CardiffUK)
0830ndash0900 How to transplant patients with AML in 1 CRJanCornelissen(RotterdamNL)
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 7Haemoglobinopathy and HSCT
Paediatric Day
Session
Chairs Guido Lucarelli (Rome IT) Ardeshir Ghavamzadeh (Tehran IR)
0800ndash0830 ThalassaemiaEmanueleAngelucci(CalgiariIT)
0830ndash0900 Sickle cell diseaseFranccediloiseBernaudin(CreacuteteilFR)
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 8Stem cell transplantation for relapsed refractory Hodgkinrsquos lymphoma patients
Chair Paolo Corradini (Milan IT)
0800ndash0830 Autologous stem cell transplantAndreasJosting(CologneDE)
0830ndash0900 Allogeneic stem cell transplantAnnaSureda(CambridgeUK)
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 5Immunosuppressive drugs for GvHD
Chairs Mauricette Michallet (Lyon FR) Yves Chalandon (Geneva CH)
0800ndash0830 Overview of immunosuppressive agents for prevention and treatment of GvHDCoreyCutler(BostonUS)
0830ndash0900 When and how to use which drugErnstHoller(RegensburgDE)
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 6HLA antibodies in HSCT
Chairs Effie Petersdorf (Seattle US) Jean Villard (Geneva CH)
0800ndash0830 Technical approach of HLA-antibody testingStefanSchaub(BaselCH)
0830ndash0900 The role of anti-HLA antibodies in rejection AnnekeBrand(LeidenNL)
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 7Decision making How to choose a cord blood unit
Paediatric Day
Session
Chairs Vincent Kindler (Geneva CH)
0800ndash0830 Umbilical cord blood transplantation how when and for whomArnonNagler(TelHashomerIL)
0830ndash0900 Single double CB unit or intramedullary application VandersonRocha(OxfordUK)
0930 ndash 1100 Plenary Session 1GvHD
Chairs Mary Horowitz (Milwaukee US) Ernst Holler (Regensburg DE)
0930ndash1000 Second line treatment when to start and what to useGeacuterardSocieacute(ParisFR)
1000ndash1030 Experimental drugs for GvHDDanWeissdorf(MinneapolisUS)
1030ndash1100 Assessment of treatment response StevenPavletic(BethesdaUS)
0930 ndash 1100 Plenary Session 2Cellular therapy
Chairs Marina Cavazzana-Calvo (Paris FR) Aleksandra Wodnar-Filipowicz (Basel CH)
0930ndash1000 Epithelial stem cells and regenerative medicine PaulRRiley(LondonUK)
1000ndash1030 Wiskott Aldrich SyndromeChristophKlein(HannoverDE)
1030ndash1100 Gene therapy for chronic granulomatous disease lessons and perspectivesManuelGrez(FrankfurtDE)
16
sCIentIFIC programme physICIans tuesDay 3 aprIl 2012
0930 ndash 1100 Plenary Session 3Paediatric Day
Paediatric Day
Session
Chairs Christina Peters (Vienna AT) Kurt Leibundgut (Berne CH)
0930ndash1000 Advances in overcoming treatment resistance in recurrent malignant brain tumours
From autologous to allogeneic HSCT following myeloablative chemotherapy HishamAbdel-Azim(LosAngelesUS)
1000ndash1030 Allogeneic HSCT for children with monosomy 7FrancoLocatelli(RomeIT)
1030ndash1100 Paediatric haploidentical allogeneic stem cell transplantationPeterLang(TuumlbingenDE)
0930 ndash 1100 Joint Session Physicians NursesldquoSee all hear all say everythingrdquo how to prevent miscommunication
Chairs Arno Mank (Amsterdam NL) Andreacute Tichelli (Basel CH)
0930ndash1000 What healthcare professionals believe they say and what patients think they hearLesleyFallowfield(BrightonUK)
1000ndash1030 Look through my eyesrsquo The patientrsquos point of viewPeterKapitein(NL)
1030ndash1100 Communication within the nurse-physician team AlexanderKiss(BaselCH)
1130 ndash 1300 Working Party Sessions
- Chronic Leukaemia
- Paediatric Diseases Paediatric Day Session
1130 ndash 1300 Nuclear Accidents Session
1130 ndash 1300 Controversy 3Older sibling versus young unrelated donor
Chairs Geacuterard Socieacute (Paris FR) Andreas Buser (Basel CH)
1130ndash1200 Older sibling is betterDietgerNiederwieser(LeipzigDE)
1200ndash1230 Younger perfectly matched unrelated donor is better NicolausKroumlger(HamburgDE)
1230ndash1300 Discussion
1300 ndash 1400 Nature Publishing Group
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time meeting 4We at the EBMT
Chairs Alejandro Madrigal (London UK) Alois Gratwohl (Basel CH)
1310ndash1330 25 years of electronic data management lessons for the futureRonaldBrand(LeidenNL)
1330ndash1350 Ten years after the first JACIE inspectionChristianChabannon(MarseilleFR)
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time meeting 5Post-transplant care when the child becomes an adult
Paediatric Day
Session
Chairs Giorgio Dini (Genoa IT) Tayfun Guumlngoumlr (Zurich CH)
1310ndash1330 Transition paediatrics-adult care CharlotteNiemeyer(FreiburgDE)
1330ndash1350 Adolescence in the posttransplant phase ThomasKlingebiel(FrankfurtDE)
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time meeting 6Last minute hot topic
1400 ndash 1530 Oral Sessions 7 ndash 12
1600 ndash 1730 Working Party Sessions
- Infectious Diseases
- Inborn Errors Paediatric Day Session
- Lymphoma
1600 ndash 1730 Controversy 4Are cord blood banks affordable
Chairs Sergio Querol (London UK) Grazia Nicoloso de Faveri (Berne CH)
1600ndash1630 No they are notThomasBart(BerneCH)
1630ndash1700 Yes they are GesineKoumlgler(DuumlsseldorfDE)
1700ndash1730 Discussion
1600 ndash 1730 Joint Session EBMT WBMT
1730 ndash 1900 Poster Sessions
17
sCIentIFIC programme physICIans WeDnesDay 4 aprIl 2012
nuClear aCCIDent CommIttee traInIng sessIon WeDnesDay 4 aprIl 2012
0730 ndash 0830 General Assembly
0830 ndash 1000 Oral Sessions 13 ndash 20
1030 ndash 1200 Plenary Session 4Do registries still have a future
Chairs Norbert-Claude Gorin (Paris FR) Jane Apperley (London UK)
1030ndash1100 The macroeconomics of stem cell transplantationAloisGratwohl(BaselCH)
1100ndash1130 The future of observational research in stem cell transplantationMaryHorowitz(MilwaukeeUS)
1130ndash1200 Donor follow-up ndash why it is neededSuzannavanWalraven(LeidenNL)
1030 ndash 1200 Plenary Session 5Endothelial disease in HSCT
Chairs Andrea Bacigalupo (Genoa IT) Eliane Gluckman (Paris FR)
1030ndash1100 The role of the endothelium in HSCTEnricCarreras(BarcelonaES)
1100ndash1130 Sinusoidal obstruction syndromeLauraRubbia-Brandt(GenevaCH)
1130ndash1200 Transplant associated microangiopathyTapaniRuutu(HelsinkiFI)
1030 ndash 1200 Plenary Session 6Stem cells and the microenvironment
Chairs John Goldman (London UK) Markus Manz (Zurich CH)
1030ndash1100 Stem cells out of the nicheTsveeLapidot(RehovotIL)
1100ndash1130 Stem cells into the thymus YannBarrandon(LausanneCH)
1130ndash1200 Mesenchymal and haematopoietic stem cells form a unique bone marrow niche SimoacutenMeacutendez-Ferrer(MadridES)
1030 ndash 1200 Joint Session EBMT WMDA
1215 ndash 1345 Final Plenary SessionAll around the telomere
Chairs Willem Fibbe (Leiden NL) Gabriela Baerlocher (Berne CH)
1215ndash1245 Telomere structure and maintenance by the telomerase enzymeJoachimLingner(LausanneCH)
1245ndash1315 Dyskeratosis congenita a disorder of telomere biologyBlancheAlter(RockvilleUS)
1315ndash1345 Telomere attrition and the telomeropathies focus on marrow failure and regenerationNealYoung(BethesdaUS)
1345 ndash 1400 Closing Session
1400 ndash 1800 Advanced EBMT training course on European approach to the medical management of mass radiation exposure
Chairs R Powles (London UK) A Madrigal (London UK)
1400 IntroductionAlejandroMadrigal(LondonUK)
1405 Basic irradiation physics for ldquobeginnersrdquoDuncanCox(UK)
1420 Previous incidents effects of irradiationLeifStenke(StockholmSE)
1450 Scenarios ndash hidden sources overtDuncanCox(UK)
1520 Primary triageTonyBleetman(UK)
1550 Secondary triage METREPOL EBMT Pocket GuideRayPowles(LondonUK)
1620 Supportive therapy to neutropenic patientsGrahamJackson(Newcastle-upon-TyneUK)
1650 BMT protocols BMT triageTonyPagliuca(LondonUK)
1705 Multi-organ dysfunction syndromeBahwnaSirohi(NewDelhiIN)
1720 EBMT REMM HPA website familiarizationJaneApperley(LondonUK)
1750 Closing remarksRayPowles(LondonUK)
RegistrationIfinterestedpleaseenrollforthesessionviaonlineapplicationorcontactSharonGage
sharongagesrgprojectmanagementcouk
18
nurses eDuCatIon Day sunDay 1 aprIl 2012
EBMT Education Day for Nurses amp Allied Health Professionals
AsinpreviousyearstherewillbeaPre-meetingEducationDayaimedatnursesandhealthprofessionalThefocusofthe8thAnnualEducationDay will be ldquoEarly and late effects after Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation and their impact of the patientrsquos quality of liferdquo Our ambitionisthatnursesandalliedhealthprofessionalsregardlessoftheirexperiencewithinthefieldofHSCTwillhavesomethingnewtolearnfromthisdayandbringhometotheirownpractice
EBMT Education Day Preliminary Programme
0900ndash0910 Welcome and introductionArnoMank(AmsterdamNL)
0910ndash0950 Nausea amp vomiting ndash to vomit or not to vomit MalinHakansson(GothenburgSE)
0950ndash1030 Skin care ndash not every rash is GvHD EileenParry(LancashireUK)
1030ndash1100 Coffeebreak
1100ndash1145 The golden hour ndash management of neutropenic sepsis JohnMurray(ManchesterUK)
1145ndash1230 Abnormal liver function tests CathrinFlynn(DublinIE)
1230ndash1330 Lunch
RegistrationThis education day is separate from the EBMT meeting and registration for the congress does not automatically entitle participation at the EBMT Education Day
PleaseregisterviaInternetwwwebmtorgebmt2012LinkRegistration(Paymentbycreditcardwillbenecessary)orusetherespectiveregistrationformThankstogenerouscorporatesponsorshiptheregistrationfeeisonlyeuro50ndashperparticipantForassistancepleasecontactebmtcongrexch
1330ndash1410 Stepping out ndash rehabilitation post HSCT JoachimWiskermann(HeidelbergDE)
1410ndash1450 Fertility CorienEcltink(AmsterdamNL)
1450ndash1510 Coffeebreak
1510ndash1550 Late effects YvesChalandon(GenevaCH)
1550ndash1630 Survivorship DianaGreenfield(SheffieldUK)
1630ndash1640 ClosingElisabethWallhult(GothenburgSE)
19
monDay 2 aprIl 2012 ndash sCIentIFIC programme nurses group WeDnesDay 4 aprIl 2012
Educational Sessions
There will be six early morning educational sessions covering thefollowingtopics
bull Extra Corporal Photopheresis (ECP) PeterTaylor(UK)
bull Management of the immunosuppressive patient VeroniqueCamus(CH)
bull Transplant at home ChristinaGallego(ES)
bull Donor issues ndash Who is looking after me MalreadNiconghalie(IE)
bull Compliance MonicaFliedner(CH)
bull Safe administration of chemotherapy BernieOrsquoDonnell(IE)
Workshops
This year theNursesgroupwill hold fourworkshopsand threeofthesewillberepeatedAllworkshopswillhavelimitedcapacityItishopedthatbydoingthiswewillbeabletohaveamoreinteractiveandpracticalsession
Workshop 1Central Venous Access Device (CVAD)
Steve Hill (Manchester UK)
Workshop 2Sexuality
Corien M Eeltink (Amsterdam NL)
Workshop 3Care of the carer
Barry Quinn (London UK)
Workshop 4European management
Susanne Heijmenberg (Amsterdam NL)
Nurses Annual Meeting
TheNursesAnnualMeetingwilltakeplaceonTuesdayfrom0830to0920
repeatedworkshopswithlimitedattendance
Plenary Sessions
Therewillbefiveplenarysessionswiththreespeakerseachgivingparticipants the opportunity to meet the expert
Disease updates
bull Lymphoma PeterDreger(HeidelbergDE)
bull Acute Lymphatic Leukemia MohamadMohty(FR)
bull Aplastic anaemia
Apheresis
bull Mobilisation JohnMurray(ManchesterUK)
bull Extra Corporal Photopheresis (ECP) MaggieFoster(UK)
bull Donor follow-up JoergHalter(BaselCH)
Management of haematology emergencies
bull Septic shock JohnMurray(ManchesterUK)
bull Extravasation BernieOacuteDonell(IE)
bull Tumour lysis JoachimBlankart(HamburgDE)
bull Transfusion reactions MonicaBraisch(CH)
Management of relapse
bull The transition from active to palliative care MatsLinderholm(UmearingSE)
bull Donor Lymphocyte Infusion (DLI) EudoardoOlavarrioLopez(ES)
bull Ethical issues-dilemmas TanjaKrones(CH)
Paediatrics
bull Sibling to the patient MargarethaNolbris(GothenburgSE)
bull Complementary therapy OliveOacuteNeill(IE)
bull Psychological aspects
TheNursesrsquogrouplooksforwardtomeetingyouatEBMT2012inGenevaThemeetingthisyearwillincludethecombinationofeducationalsessionsworkshops(limitedattendance)plenarysessionsandorallypresentedabstractsandposters
ThemainmeetingwillopenonMondaymorningwithaPresidentialsymposiumgivinganoverviewoftheactivitiesaswellastheachievementsanddevelopmentsoftheEBMTNursesGroupThisyeartherewillbeakeynotespeakerProfDrNoraKearneydirectoroftheCancerCareResearchCentreoftheUniversityofStirling(UK)ShewilltalkaboutnursingresearchandhoweducationcanimprovetheprofileoftheBMTnurse
20
Oral Sessions
Oralsessionswillbeselectedfromsubmittedabstractsaccordingtoscoresgiventothembytheabstractreviewboard
Poster Sessions
Nursesrsquo posters selected from submitted abstracts will be displayedthroughoutthecongresswithtimefordiscussiononMondayandTuesdayeveningswhenpresentersareexpectedtobeavailableattheirposter
Prizes
The Nurses group is pleased to announce that the best oralpresentationandthebestposterwillbeawarded
National Group Meetings
AsinpreviousyearsnationalgroupshavetheopportunitytomeetanddiscussnationalmattersofHSCTnursingintheirownlanguageCountries which donrsquot have a formal national group yet couldget together and discuss setting up a national group to combineworkforcesandexchangeexperiencesintheirownlanguage
Nurses Satelllite Symposia
Two Nursing Satellite Symposia will take place on Monday andTuesdayfrom1300ndash1400
monDay 2 aprIl 2012 ndash sCIentIFIC programme nurses group WeDnesDay 4 aprIl 2012
21
sCIentIFIC programme Data management group
As inprevious years theEBMTDataManagementgroupwill usetheopportunityprovidedbythisAnnualMeetingtoofferaseriesoftechnicalandscientificsessionsfordatamanagementprofessionalswithinaninteractiveandfriendlyenvironmentThiswillbeanotheruniqueopportunityforindividualsfromdifferentcentrescountriesandinstitutionstomeetupandgettoknoweachotherfacetoface
ProMISe Training SessionsWeareonceagainofferingtrainingsessionsonhowtoaccessandusetheRegistrydatabasebymeansofProMISeforData Entry andData Retrieval ndash with additional sessions this year for HLA and MED-B formsTheData Entrysession isan introductionandonlyabsolute beginners shouldsignupforitThiscoursewillemphasizehowtoenteraMED-Aregistration(includingsubsequenttransplantandfollow-upsforapatient)TheData Retrieval session will focus on obtaining data listings frequencies and how to run reportsAlthough this course is open to all users it is not recommendedforpeoplewhoareabsolutebeginners[PleasenotethattheDataRetrievalsessiononTuesday isarepetitionoftheMondaysessiontoallowmoreparticipantstoattendandbenefitfromthecourse]
The HLA Data Entry session on Tuesday is a workshop sessionwhich will focus on how to enter HLA typing reports for thoseusers who want to do it themselves (building on the morningrsquosHLAEducationalsession inthe lecturehall)Thissession isaimedprimarily at experienced ProMISe users The ADVANCED DATA ENTRY (including MED-B) amp QampA training session on Tuesdayafternoon is open to everyoneandwillconcentrateonexamplesofcomplexdataincludingaddingmissingdatafollowupssubsequentdiagnosesandtransplantsaswellastheintricaciesofMED-BdataentrywithapracticalQampAsession
Please note A maximum of 30 participants can attend eachProMISe training session in the main computer room We kindlyask participants to register in advance following the instructions providedonthecongressregistrationformwithaseparateformtobecompletedforProMISetrainingcourses
Educational SessionsAvariedprogrammefordatamanagementprofessionalsatalllevelsof their career Therewillbeeducational sessions toassistpeoplewho are new to the field to enhance their knowledge and somesessionswithhigherscientificcontextwhichshouldbeofinteresttoeverybodyregardlessofbackgroundThesessionswillincludebullScience-stemcellmobilizationantibodiesacuteleukaemiaHLAbullJACIE-explanationandrequirementsforJACIEaccreditationbullDataqualityndashalwaysimportantbullPaediatricsbullSessionsonFollow-upformssolidtumours(withreferenceto
Med-Bforms)survivorshipandlong-termfollow-upfocusingonissuesfacedbypatients
bullHintsandtipsfortransplantregistrationndashaworkshoptypesessionondataentryforallcentres
bullPresentationsfromDatamanagersandotherprofessionalsbasedincentressharingtheirexperiencendashwithexamplesofprocedurestheyusetoensuregoodworkingpractise
Werecommendparticipantstoattendasmanysessionsaspossiblendasheveniftheydonotseemtorelatetotheirwork(wehavefoundinthepastthatpeoplelearnmoreaboutadulttransplantsbyfindingoutwhatisinvolvedinpaediatrictransplants)Sothatwecanalllearnfrom each other we encourage active participation raising issuesandrequestingclarifications
1500 ndash 1800 Statistical Course 1 Saturday 31 March 2012
0900 ndash 1200 Statistical Course 2 Sunday 1 April 2012
1340 ndash 1540 Statistical Symposium Tuesday 3 April 2012
1600 ndash 1730 Statistical Roundtable Tuesday 3 April 2012
22
0900 ndash 1700 ProMISe2 Training Sessions
0900ndash1200 Data retrieval (experienced users only)KeirenKirklandJuliaLee(LondonUK)
1330ndash1430 HLA data entry (experienced users only)ShelleyHewerdineAugustinCabrera(LondonUK)
1500ndash1700 Advanced data entry (including Med B) and Q amp A workshopCarmenRuiz(LondonUK)
0900 ndash 1630 ProMISe2 Training Sessions
0900ndash1200 Data entry (new users only)HelenBaldomero(BaselCH)NicoleRaus(LyonFR)
1330ndash1630 Data retrieval (experienced users only)KeirenKirklandJuliaLee(LondonUK)
0900 ndash 1030 JACIE Educational Session
1045 ndash 1710 Educational Sessions
1045ndash1125 Stem cell mobilization ndash a key development in modern blood and marrow transplantationCurlyMorris(BelfastUK)
0900 ndash 1500 Educational Sessions
0900ndash1030 HLAIliasDoxiadis(LeidenNL)
1040ndash1120 AntibodiesSilviaMontoto(LondonUK)
1130ndash1210 Acute leukaemia (including ALL)SebastianGiebel(GliwicePL)
1210ndash1330 LunchBreak
1330ndash1410 Centre presentation ndash details to be adviced
1420ndash1500 Centre presentation ndash details to be adviced
1135ndash1215 Hints and tips for transplant registration with the EBMTCarmenRuiz(LondonUK)
1225ndash1305 The importance of follow-up formsSimonaIacobelli(RomeIT)
1305ndash1400 LunchBreak
1400ndash1440 Survivorship follow up issues and patientsrsquo experiencesMichelleKenyon(LondonUK)
1450ndash1530 Solid tumoursDidierBlaise(MarseilleFR)
1540ndash1620 Paediatric diseasesIsaacYaniv(Petach-TikvaIL)
1630ndash1710 Queries questions and the first Data Quality QuizBeateLindner(InnsbruckAT)FranziskaStrehle(UlmDE)
sCIentIFIC programme Data management group tuesDay 3 aprIl 2012
sCIentIFIC programme Data management group monDay 2 aprIl 2012
23
sCIentIFIC programme QualIty management group monDay 2 aprIl 2012
1030 ndash 1130 Workshop 1Indicators (JACIE Standards)
1030ndash1040 Clinical indicatorPhillipeLewalle(BrusselsBE)
1040ndash1050 Collection indicatorPhuongHuynh(BrusselsBE)
1050ndash1100 Processing IndicatorGillesClapisson(LyonFR)
1100ndash1130 Q amp A
1400 ndash 1500 Lecture 1How we validate the apheresis machine
Chair Harry C Schouten (Maastricht NL)
1400ndash1420 tbc1420ndash1440 SandraLoaiza(LondonUK)1440ndash1500 KristinaHoumllig(DresdenDE)
1515 ndash 1615 Lecture 2Can you save money by improving the quality
Chair Elena Vassalo (Turin IT)
1515ndash1615 FreacutedeacutericNouaille(Neuilly-sur-SeineFR)
1630 ndash 1730 Lecture 3Engaging physicians in quality
Chair Pierre Biron (Lyon FR)
1630ndash1730 EduardoOlavarria(PamplonaES)
1730 ndash 1830 Workshop 2Electronic quality management system (commercial and in-inhouse alternatives)
1730ndash1740 Manual systemKirtashPatel(LondonUK)
1740ndash1750 Electronic system used at Maastricht University HospitalBiancaWauben(MaastrichtNL)
1750ndash1800 Electronic system used at Leacuteon-BeacuterardPierreEmmanuelDonot(LyonFR)
1800ndash1830 Q amp A
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39th Annual Meeting of the European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation
39th Meeting of the Physicians29th Meeting of the EBMT Nurses Group12th Meeting of the EBMT Data Management Group5th Meeting of the Quality Management Group2nd Meeting of the Cell Processing Group7th EBMTPatientampFamilyDaybullSaturday6April2013
London UK bull 7 ndash 10 April 2013
2013
European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation
EBMTExcellence in Science
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1st ebmt Cell proCessIng Day monDay 2 aprIl 2012
1st Meeting of the EBMT Cell Processing Group
ThefirstCell Processing Day of theEBMT isplannedjointlybyEBMTandISCT
It is mainly intended for persons working in the cellprocessing laboratory as technicians working on thebenchbiologistsandphysiciansdirectlyinvolvedincellprocessing cell processing laboratory managers andpersons responsible for quality assessment of the cell processingpart
The programme includes theoretical presentationsdiscussions and sessions considering practical aspectsofcellprocessingproblemmanagementandreporting
The Cell Processing Group will meet on Monday 2 April 2012 andisanintegralpartoftheEBMT2012Annual Meeting which takes place at the PalexpoGenevainSwitzerlandfrom1ndash4April2012
PhotoBloodcellscopyKeystoneSciencePhotoLibraryAndrewSyred
Taking place during the EBMT 2012
Annual Meeting
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 1Stem cell engineering
Chairs Ineke Slaper-Cortenbach (Utrecht NL) Federico Rodriguez (San Diego USA)
Graft engineering Mimicking the marrow microenvironment for cord expansionVardaDeutsch(Tel-AvivIL)
Cryopreservation and thawing of hamatopoietic cellsGregorioMartin-Henao(BarcelonaES)
0930 ndash 1100 Technical aspects IBasic processing aspects and problem management
Chair Francesco Lanza (Cremona IT)
Processing of the peripheral blood progenitor cell products using a novel acustophoresis platformStefanScheding(LundSE)
Thawing of stem cell products in the lab or bedsideFedericoRodriguez(SanDiegoUSA)
Erythrocyte depletion when amp howDamianosSotiropoulos(ThessalonikiGR)
1100ndash1130 Pause
1130 ndash 1300 Quality assessment
Chair Christian Chabannon (Marseille FR)
CD34 enumeration pre and post cryopreservationFrancescoLanza(CremonaIT)
Terminology and labeling of cellular therapy productsInekeSlaper-Cortenbach(UtrechtNL)
GMP facilities what for and what are the rulesChristianKalberer(BaselCH)
1300ndash1400 Lunch
1400 ndash 1530 Oral session Stem cell mobilization and graft engineering
Chairs Francesco Lanza (Cremona IT) Mario Bargetzi (Aarau CH)
Oral sessions to be defined according to abstract reviewing
1530ndash1600 CoffeeBreak
1600 ndash 1730 Technical aspects IIAdvanced cell engineering
Chair Martin Hildebrandt (Hannover DE)
Cell selection for clinical use Regulatory T cellsMatthiasEdinger(RegensburgDE)
Engineering of T-helper cells and cytotoxic T-cellsTobiasFeuchtinger(TuumlbingenDE)
Expansion of NK cells for clinical useUlrikeKoehl(FrankfurtDE)
25
1st ebmt paeDIatrIC Day tuesDay 3 aprIl 2012
Taking place during the EBMT 2012
Annual Meeting
Paediatric Day
During EBMT 2012 Annual Meeting taking place atthePalexpoGenevaSwitzerlandfrom1ndash4April2012there will be a special day for paediatric stem celltransplantation
Almost all paediatric activities such as educationalworkingpartyscientificandpostersessionshavebeenregroupedandwillbeheldonTuesday 3 April 2012
Nurses paediatric sessions will take place on MondayandWednesday
copypicturesYantra-FotoliacomKarinHildebrand-FotoliacomVRD-Fotoliacom
0800 ndash 0900 Educational SessionHaemaglobinopathy and HSCT
Chairs Guido Lucarelli (Rome IT) Ardeshir Ghavamzadeh (Tehran IR)
0800ndash0830 ThalassaemiaEmanueleAngelucci(CalgiariIT)
0830ndash0900 Sickle cell anaemiaFranccediloiseBernaudin(CreacuteteilFR)
0800 ndash 0900 WorkshopDecision making How to choose a cord blood unit
Chairs Marie Robin (Paris FR) Vincent Kindler (Geneva CH)
0800ndash0830 Umbilical cord blood transplantation how when and for whomArnonNagler(TelHashomerIL)
0830ndash0900 Single double CB unit or intramedullar application VandersonRocha(OxfordUK)
0930 ndash 1100 Plenary 3Paediatric Day
Chairs Christina Peters (Vienna AT) Kurt Leibundgut (Berne CH)
0930ndash1000 Advances in overcoming treatment resistance in recurrent malignant brain tumours
From autologous to allogeneic HSCT following myeloablative chemotherapy HishamAbdel-Azim(LosAngelesUS)
1000ndash1030 Allogeneic HSCT for children with monosomy 7FrancoLocatelli(RomeIT)
1030ndash1100 Paediatric haploidentical allogeneic stem cell transplantationPeterLang(TuumlbingenDE)
1100ndash1130 CoffeeBreak
1130 ndash 1300 Working PartyPaediatric Diseases
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time Meeting 5Post-transplant care when the child becomes an adult
Chairs Giorgio Dini (Genoa IT) Tayfun Guumlngoumlr (Zurich CH)
1310ndash1330 Transition paediatrics-adult care CharlotteNiemeyer(FreiburgDE)
1330ndash1350 Adolescence in the posttransplant phase ThomasKlingebiel(FrankfurtDE)
1400 ndash 1530 Oral SessionPaediatric transplantation
1530ndash1600 CoffeeBreak
1600 ndash 1730 Working PartyInborn Errors
1730 ndash 1900 Poster Session
26
Call For abstraCts
Abstract Submission Deadlines
21 November 2011 Nurses Group15 December 2011 Physicians amp Data Management Group
Allparticipantsareinvitedtosubmitabstractsononeofthetopicslistedonpage27
Abstracts may only be submitted via Internet Late abstracts will not be considered
Tosubmityourabstractpleasegotothewebsiteat wwwebmtorgebmt2012
Thedifferent submission links forphysiciansnursesand thedatamanagement group will be available on the internet ldquoCall for AbstractsrdquoPleasemakesuretoselecttheappropriatelink
Inordertostandardizetheabstractlayoutweaskyoutoreadthepreparation guidelines at this link CAREFULLY Avoid submissionwithin48hoursofthedeadlineforbestsystemperformance
Guidelines for submission of abstracts
1 Abstracts may be submitted only via Internet Abstractssubmittedviafaxore-mailwillnotbeaccepted
2 AllabstractsmustbesubmittedandpresentedinEnglish3 Abstractsshouldcontainoriginalmaterialneitherpublishednor
presentedelsewherepriorto1 April 20124 Withinternetsubmissionofanabstracttheauthor(s)transfer(s)
all copyrightownership to theEuropeanGroup forBloodandMarrowTransplantation
5 Abstractsshouldbeinformativecontainingobjectivesmethodsresultsandaconclusion Just thepromiseof furtherdataanddiscussionisnotacceptable
6 The abstract text may not be longer than 2rsquo500 charactersincludingspaces
7 Tables charts and other graphics arepermittedandmustbeinJPGorGIFformatofhighresolutionandsuitableforreproductionin black amp white A separate upload button is provided (max 2 graphics perabstract)Nophotosmaybesubmitted
8 Avoid complex mathematical formulae Greek letters andsymbols For the symbols lt or gt type instead lt= or gt= Forsuperscript use caret (^) eg 10^6 instead of 106 Instead oflsquoIFN-grsquouseforexamplelsquoIFN-grsquoorlsquoIFN-gammarsquoetc
9 Allabbreviationsmustbedefinedthefirsttimetheyappearinyourtext(butdonotdefineinthetitle)ExampleGraft-versus-hostdisease(GvHD)beforebeingusedasanabbreviationonly
10 Authorsarerequestedtoselectatopicunderwhichtheywishtheirabstracttobereviewed
11 Authorsshouldindicatetheirpreferredmethodofpresentation bullOralPresentation bullPosterPresentation bullOralorPosterPresentation Theselectioncommitteereservestherighttodecideonthefinal
allocationandpresentationmethod12 Ifanabstract isaccepted thepresentingauthormust register
andattendthecongressAcceptanceofapaperimpliespaymentoftheregistrationfeebythepresentingauthor
13 After having submitted your abstract you will receive aconfirmation by e-mail with the following information (please
makesuretostateyourcorrectemailaddress) bullreference number of your abstract (for correspondence and
questionsthatmightarise) bullyourpersonalaccesscodes
Shouldyouwishtomakecorrectionstoanabstractalreadysubmittedor if you wish to submit other abstracts later you may use theseaccesscodesThiswillshortenthesubmissionprocedure
Correctionstoabstractscanonlybemadeuptothedeadlinesof
21November2011 Nurses Group15December2011 Physicians amp Data Management Group
(Afterthesedatesnoabstractsorchangesmaybeaccepted)IfyouhavedifficultiesinsubmittingyourabstractsorifyouneedanyfurtherinformationpleasecontacttheAbstracthotlinePhone+41616867722(MondayndashFridayduringCETbusinesshours)
Notification
AbstractsaresubjecttoapprovalbytheScientificCommitteeandtofinalassignmentforinclusionintheprogrammeasanoralorposterpresentation
Authors from the Nurses Group will be notified at the end ofDecember2011
AuthorsformthePhysiciansandDataManagementGroupwillbenotifiedattheendofJanuary2012
Allauthorswillbecontactedbye-mail(thereforeitisessentialthatyouindicateyourcorrecte-mailaddress)Authorswillbeinformedasto whether they are to present their abstract orally or in the form of a posterFullinstructionsconcerningthepreparationandpresentationwillbeincluded
Publication
AllacceptedabstractswillbepublishedinasupplementoftheBoneMarrowTransplantationJournalaswellasonCD-ROMavailableatthecongressFullabstracttextswillbeviewableontheEBMT2012websitetwoweekspriortothecongress
Basic Science Award for Physicians
This award will be presented to the best Basic Science Abstractsubmittedunderanyrelevanttopic
The aim of this award is to increase the level of basic science atthemeetingandparticularlyyounginvestigatorsareencouragedtosubmittheirworkTheprizewinningabstractwillbeselectedfromthe top-scoringabstractsbyaScientificCommitteeheadedby theChairsoftheEBMTDevelopmentalCommittee
Authorssubmittingabasicscienceabstractare invitedto tick therespectiveboxintheonlinesubmissionthusindicatingthewishtobeconsideredfortheBasicScienceAward
Theprize-winningabstractwillbepresentedaspartofthePresidentialSymposiumonMonday2April2012Thisyearrsquosprizeofeuro2rsquo000isgenerouslysupportedbyGenzyme
27
Call For abstraCts
Main Topics for Abstract Submission
Please carefullyselectthetopicunderwhichyouwishtosubmityourabstract for reviewAbstracts not submittedunder anappropriatetopicmaybeincorrectlyreviewedandrejected
Physicians
General Topics1 CellularGenetherapiesandCytokines2 StemcellresearchandExperimentalstemcelltransplantation3 StemcellmobilizationandGraftengineering
Transplant-specific topics4 Stemcellsource5 Stemcelldonor6 Acutegraft-versus-hostdisease7 Chronicgraft-versus-hostdisease8 Infectiouscomplications9 Earlycomplications10 Latecomplications11 Reduced-intensityconditioning12 MinimalresidualdiseaseToleranceChimerismandImmune
reconstitution13 Paediatricissues14 Regulatoryissues
Disease-specific topics15 Acuteleukaemia16 Aplasticanaemia17 Autoimmunediseases18 Chronicleukaemia19 HaemoglobinopathyandInbornerrorsofmetabolism20Lymphoma21 Multiplemyeloma22Myelodysplasia23Solidtumours
Nurses Group
Care-specific topics24Careofthecare-giver25Complementarytherapies26Donorissues27 Ethicalissues28Impactofnewtherapiesonpatientcare29Outpatientdevelopments30PalliativeandEndoflifecare31 PatientinformationandEducation32Protectivecare33Psycho-socialissues34Sexuality35Standardsofcare36Symptomsmanagement
37 EducationandSupportofnurses38Management39SurvivorshipandLateeffects40Qualityoflife
Data Management Group
41 DataManagement42Statistics
CME Accreditation at EBMT 2012
AsaparticipantofEBMT2012youareeligibletoreceiveContinuingMedical Education (CME) credit points from the EuropeanHematologyAssociation(EHA)
EuropeanhaematologistsarehighlymotivatedtoprovideproofthattheyareupdatingtheirknowledgeandskillsthroughparticipationinCMEactivitiesTheEuropeanHematologyAssociationCMESystemis being implementedas a service to Europeanhaematologists inresponse to this need The System facilitates identification andregistrationinCMEactivitieswhichhavebeensubmittedtoapeer-reviewaccreditationprocessandrespondtopre-establishedqualitystandards
CMEaccreditationisapermanentfeatureofEBMTannualmeetings
PhysiciansattendingEBMT2012areeligibletoreceive1EHA-CMEcreditpointforeveryhourofaccreditedscientificprogramme
EHA-CMEpointswillbeawardedforthefollowingsessionsbullEducationalsessionsbullWorkshopsessionsbullControversysessionsbullPlenarysessionsbullJointsessionsbullPresidentialsymposiumbullWorkingPartysessionsbullOralsessionsbullLunchtimemeetings
How to claim your EHA-CME points
The electronic EHA-CME system is fully automated and enablesparticipantsattheEBMT2012toclaimtheircreditsonline
You may create your account claim your credits and print yourEHA-CMEcertificateonlineatwwwehaweborg(select lsquoCMErsquo)FulldetailsonhowtocollectyourCMEpointswillbestatedintheFinalProgramme
Further information on the European Hematology Association CME system is available at cmeehaweborgandwwwehaweborg
28
regIstratIon
Registration fee
Until 12 January
2012
As from 13 January to 1March2012
As from 2 March
2012
PhysiciansMember euro300ndash euro420ndash euro480ndash
Non-Member euro450ndash euro560ndash euro650ndash
Nurses Group
Data Mgmt Group
Quality Mgmt Group
Cell Processing Technicians
Member euro200ndash euro320ndash euro380ndash
Non-Member euro300ndash euro420ndash euro480ndash
Student euro120ndash euro150ndash euro180ndash
Accompanying person
euro 25ndash euro 25ndash euro 25ndash
StudentsmustbeoneoftheauthorsofanacceptedabstractandmustprovideproofofundergraduatestudentstatusAwrittencertificationbytheheadoftheprogrammeisrequiredandmustbesenttoCongrex(Fax+41616867788)
The fee for active participants includes unlimited access to allsessionstheWelcomeReceptionaccesstotheExhibitiononecopyoftheFinalProgrammeandonecopyoftheAbstractBook
ThefeeforaccompanyingpersonsincludestheWelcomeReceptionandaccesstotheExhibition
PleasenoteAlthoughincludedintheregistrationfeesomesessionsand the Welcome Reception require separate registration (seeregistrationform)
Online Registration
ParticipantscanregisterviaInternetwwwebmtorgebmt2012PleasereadtheinstructionsontheInternetcarefullyFor online reservations payment by credit card is required Please do not use the online registration for group registrations
Registration form
ToregisterforthemeetingpleasereturntheregistrationformtotheOrganizingSecretariatinBasel
Group Registration
In order to make a group registration please request the specialgroupregistrationformfromtheOrganizingSecretariatordownloadthefile fromthewebsitewwwebmtorgebmt2012Onthis formyou can enter all participantsrsquo information together with your postal address and contact details Please note that we need thecomplete individual addresses (hospital department streetname and number postal code and city) of each participant Forfurther assistance please contact the Organizing Secretariat at ebmtcongrexcom
On-site Registration
TheregistrationdeskatthePalexpoisopenduringthefollowinghours
Saturday 31March2012 1700 ndash1900hSunday 1April2012 0800ndash1900hMonday 2April2012 0730ndash1800hTuesday 3April2012 0730ndash1800hWednesday 4April2012 0715ndash1300h
All documents including registration packets (congress walletpersonalnamebadgeabstractbookvouchers)willbehandedovertotheregisteredparticipantsOn-site registration will be accepted but receip of all congressdocumentscannotbeguaranteedPleasearriveearlyifyouwishtoregisteron-site
Payment
All fees for the congress registration and social events should bepaidinEURO(euro)totheEBMT2012OrganizingSecretariatndashclearlystatingtheparticipantlsquosnameandaddress
bull bybanktransfer(freeofcharge)to -BeneficiaryCongrexSwitzerlandLtdEBMT2012 -UBSAGBaselSwitzerland EUROAccountNo233-50301062A IBANCodeCH210023323350301062A
-BICUBSWCHZH80A -ClearingNo233
bull bycreditcard(VisaMasterCardAmericanExpress)
Responsibility
The participant acknowledges that heshe has no right to lodgedamage claims against the organizers should the holding of thecongress be hindered or prevented by unexpected political oreconomiceventsorgenerallyby forcemajeureorshould thenon-appearance of speakers or other reasons necessitate programmechangesWithregistrationtheparticipantacceptsthisproviso
By finishing the application the participant declares that heshe agrees to its personal and company data being processed byCongrexandthat thisdatamaybeusedfor informationpurposesoncongressesandevents in thefieldofhematologyorganizedbyCongrex In theopposingcase theparticipantnotifiesCongrexatthetimeofreturningthesignedapplication
Confirmation
Upon receipt of the correct registration fee each participant willreceiveaconfirmationofregistrationPleasebringthisconfirmationto the registration desk at the congress centre as proof of yourregistration
Cancellation Refund Policy
Refund of registration fees less 25 administrative charges canbeapplied for inwritinguntil1February2012 to theOrganizingSecretariat inBasel SwitzerlandAfter thisdateno refundwillbepossibleForanychangeofnamesafeeofeuro30ndashwillbecharged
29
general InFormatIon (In alphabetICal orDer)
Address before and after the EBMT 2012
OrganizingSecretariatEBMT2012 Tel +41616867711coCongrexSwitzerlandLtd Fax +41616867788POBox E-mail ebmtcongrexcom4002BaselSwitzerland wwwebmtorgebmt2012
Currency
TheofficialcurrencyistheSwissfranc(CHF)Althoughnotpartofthe EU many prices are nonetheless indicated in Euros and somemerchantsmayacceptEurosVisaMasterCardandAmericanExpressarewidelyacceptedandATMsarewidespreadBanksofferthebestexchangeratesfortravellerchequesandforeigncurrencybut it isalsopossibletoexchangemoneyatmajorhotelsmaintrainstationsandairportsBanksareopenMondaytoFriday
Exhibition
TheEBMT2012exhibitionpresentingthelatesttechnicalequipmentandpharmaceuticalproductswilltakeplaceinHall1ofthePalexpoGenevaThedetailedExhibitProspectuscanbeobtainedfromtheExhibitionDepartment(exhibitionchcongrexcom)
Final Programme
The Final Programme will be available on the Internet (wwwebmtorgebmt2012) by March 2012 Please indicate youremailaddressontheregistrationformandyouwillbeinformedassoonastheFinalProgrammeisontheInternetTheFinalProgrammebookletwillbealsodistributedatthemeetinginGeneva
Insurance
Themeetingorganizerscannotacceptliabilityforpersonalinjuriessustainedorfor lossordamageofpropertybelongingtomeetingparticipants or their accompanyingpersons eitherduring or as aresultofthemeetingPleasecheckthevalidityofyourowninsurance
Invitation Letters
IndividualsrequiringanofficialletterofinvitationinordertoattendthemeetingmaywritetotheOrganizingSecretariat(ebmtcongrexcom)Thisprocedureisdesignedtoassistparticipantstoobtainavisaorpermissiontoattendthemeetinganddoesnotapplytoregistrationfeesorotherexpenses
Please note that invitation letters can only be sent if the registration and payment has been received by the Organizing Secretariat
Italian Agency
ItalianparticipantsrequiringspecificauthorizationfromtheItalianHealthMinistryareadvisedtocontact
AIMEDUCATIONndashAIMGroup Tel +3902566011MsCristinaGhidoli Fax +390270048585ViaGiuseppeRipamonti129 E-mail cghidoniaimgroupeu20141MilanItaly wwwaimgroupeu
Language
TheofficialcongresslanguageisEnglishSimultaneous translation (English French German) will beprovidedforthePatientampFamilyDay
Lunches
FromMondaytillWednesdaylunchwillbeofferedintheexhibitionareaofthecongressvenue
Registration
Fordetailedinformationpleaserefertopage28
Speakersrsquo Service Centre (SSC)
TherewillbeacentrallylocatedSpeakersrsquoServiceCentreconnectedtoalllectureroomsAllspeakersarerequestedtohandintheirPowerPointpresentationspriortotheirlectureattheSSC
Tipping
Servicechargesaregenerally includedhowever it iscustomarytorounduptheamountwhenpayinginrestaurantsandtaxis
Transportation in Geneva
Geneva iswell catered towithbuses tramsand ferriesaswellasregulartrainconnectionstothetrainstationsldquoCornavinrdquointhecitycentreandldquoAeacuteroportrdquoattheairportPleaserefertoldquoTravellingtothePalexpordquo(page34)formoredetails
Venue
TheEBMT2012meetingwilltakeplaceatthePalexpoGenevawhichis conveniently located inwalkingdistance to theGenevaAirportandonly15minutesawayfromdowntownGeneva
Palexpo Exhibition amp Conference Center1218Grand-SaconnexGenevaSwitzerlandwwwgeneva-palexpoch
Visa Requirements
In order to visit Switzerland you may need to apply for an entryvisa Please check the currentVISA requirementswith thenearestSwissConsulateorEmbassy inyourcountrybeforeyourdeparturetoGenevaPleasealsobewellawareofthetimeforprocessingtheapplicationstoensureyouapplyintimeforyourvisit
World Wide Web
Please visit the EBMT 2012 website wwwebmtorgebmt2012 for regularly updated news and information Abstract submissionregistration compilation of your personal congress programme aswellas reservationofaccommodationand tours canbemadeviathislink
30
CIty oF geneva
Geneva
EmbeddedbetweentheAlpsandtheJurahillstheFrench-speaking
cityofGenevaliesinthebaywheretheRhoneleavesLakeGeneva
WithitshumanitariantraditionandcosmopolitanflairtheEuropean
seatoftheUNOandheadquartersoftheRedCrossisknownasthe
ldquocapitalofpeacerdquo
The symbol of the city is the ldquoJet drsquoeaurdquo ndash a fountain with a
140-metre-highwater jetattheperipheryofLakeGenevaTheold
towntheheartofGenevawiththeshoppingandbusinessquarter
issituatedontheleftbankoftheriverThereyoucanfindStPeterrsquos
CathedralaswellasthePlaceduBourg-de-Fourwhichistheoldest
squareinthecityQuayslakesidepromenadescountlessparkslively
sidestreetsintheoldtownandelegantshopsinvitegueststostroll
Besides being a congress city Geneva is also a centre for culture
andhistoryfortradefairsandexhibitionsThelaquoHorlogeFleuriraquothe
largeflowerclockintheldquoJardinAnglaisrdquo(EnglishGarden)isaworld-
renownedsymboloftheGenevawatchindustry
CulturallythismostwesterncityofSwitzerlandhasmuchtooffer
InternationalartistsperformintheGrandTheacuteacirctreandGenevaOpera
HouseGenevaalsoofferswiderangeofmuseumssuchastheldquoMuseacutee
internationaldelrsquohorlogerierdquoawatchmuseumwithacollectionof
jewellerywatchesandmusicalclocksandtheInternationalMuseum
oftheRedCrossandRedCrescentwhichprovidesaninsightintothe
workofthesehumanitarianorganizations
Climate
Genevaissituatedatahighaltitudewhichtogetherwiththelake
temperstheprevailingcontinentalclimateSummersarepleasantly
warmtohotandwintersrelativelymildwithtemperatureshovering
just above or below freezing In spring the temperatures range
fromapprox5degCto20degCthereforeawarmcoatespeciallyforthe
eveningsisrecommended
Shopping in Geneva GenevarsquosexclusiveshopsarelocatedontheRuesBassesndashthechicRueduRhocircneRuede laConfeacutedeacuterationRueduMarcheacuteandRuedelaCroix-drsquoOrWatchandjewelleryshopslinethesestreetsquiteliterallywithgoldAsanalternativeexcellentSwisschocolateissoldat the Du Rhocircne Rue de la Confeacutedeacuteration 3 and at the MartelRuedelaCroix-drsquoOr4MeanwhileforastrollaroundtheantiquesquarterandartgalleriesavisittotheOldTownandtheSt-GervaisandPacircquisdistrictsisamustGenevahasmanyoutdoormarkets forexample theflowermarketon the PlaceduMolard and the clothes andbookmarket on thePlace de la Madeleine which are open daily Flea markets areheld on Wednesdays and Saturdays at the Plaine de Plainpalais(0800ndash1800)OnTuesdayandFridaymorningsthesamespotisusedforacolourfulfruitandvegetablemarket(0800ndash1300)OnThursday regionalhandicraftsare soldat thePlacede laFusterie(0800ndash1900)The main department stores in Geneva are Bon Geacutenie Rue duMarcheacute34GlobusRueduRhocircne48andManorRueCornavin6Generalopeninghours for shops inGenevaareMonday toFriday0830ndash1900(Thursdayuntil2100)andSaturday0800ndash1800
Restaurants GenevaoffersafantasticselectionoftraditionalandlocalfareaswellasexcellentinternationalandethniccuisineLocal Geneva specialities include fresh fish from the lake and avarietyofporkdishes includingpetit saleacute (saltpork)and longeole (pork sausage) Traditional Swiss restaurants can also be foundthroughoutthecityA large variety of international restaurants offering moderntraditional ethnic or fusion menus can also be found in GenevaTherearegoodFrenchrestaurants inthehotelsonQuaiDuMontBlancandCheminduPetitSaconnexandonRuedeLausanneTheBoulevardHelvetiqueisagoodplacetofindgreatcafeacutesManyGenevarestaurantscloseonweekendsandespeciallySundayssocallaheadtoenquirereservationsarerecommended
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hotel aCCommoDatIon anD travel bookIngs
Official travel agency
Congrex Travel AGPOBox4002BaselSwitzerland
Hotel accommodationHotel rooms in various price categories in the city of Geneva have beenreserved
Tel +41616909411Fax +41616909414E-mailebmthotelcongrexcom
Online bookings
Participants can book their hotel room via internet wwwcongrexchebmt2012Fullprepaymentbycreditcard(VisaMastercardorAmericanExpress)ismandatoryifyouregisteron-lineEachparticipantwillreceiveaconfirmationAfter12 January 2012hotelaccommodationissubjecttoavailability
Hotel reservation form
If you have no access to the Internet please send the Hotel Reservation Form as soon as possible but latest by 12 January 2012toCongrexTravelAGAftertheabovementioneddeadlinerequestswillbeacceptedbuthotelaccommodationissubjecttoavailabilityandcannotbeguaranteedAfterthisdeadlinealatereservationfeeof euro30ndashwillbechargedAdditionallytheformoffersyouthechoicetomakeeitheradepositpaymentwithrestpaymentbyinvoicetoCongrexTravelAGbefore thecongressoradepositpaymentwithrestpaymentdirectlyupondepartureatthehotelagainstcreditcardguarantee
Payment policy
To guarantee your reservation a deposit of EUR 200ndashisrequiredUpon receipt of the hotel reservation form each participant willreceiveafinalconfirmationwithaninvoiceHotelrequestswithoutpaymentcannotbeacceptedAllrequestswillbehandledonaldquofirstcome-firstservedbasisrdquo
CancellationRefund Policy
If your reservation is cancelled before 12 January 2012 theprepaymentordepositwillberefundedlesseuro60ndashhandlingfeeIfyourreservationiscancelledafter 12 January 2012norefundscanbemadeAnychangeof reservationwillbesubject toahandlingfee of euro30ndashChangesorcancellationshavetobemadeinwritingto Congrex Travel AG If you arrive later or leave earlier than theoriginallybookeddatesthehotelmightchargeno-showcosts
Hotel desk
CongrexTravelAGwillbepresentwithadeskintheregistrationareaduringthemeeting
Flight Bookings and Official AirlineTheEBMThasdesignatedevent-travel specialistCongrexTravel toserveastheofficialagentfortravel
Tel +41615607560Fax +41616909214E-mailebmtflightscongrexcom
OpeninghoursMondayndashFriday0800ndash1730
SpecialfaresareavailableforflightstoGenevaandorZurichandbackbetween24Marchand11April2012
Hotel Accommodation and Travel BookingsSAVE UP TO 20 ON TRAVEL WITH THE STAR ALLIANCEtrade NETWORK
TheStarAlliancememberairlinesarepleasedtobeappointedastheOfficialAirlineNetworkfortheEBMT2012
To obtain the Star Alliance Conventions Plus discounts and forbookingofficeinformationpleasevisitwwwstaralliancecomconventionsplusand
bull ChooseldquoFordelegatesrdquobull UnderldquoDelegatesloginrdquoenterconventionscodeLX03S12bull Chooseoneoftheparticipatingairlineslistedbull Call the respective reservation contact listed and quote the
conventionscodeLX03S12whenbookingtheticket
Registeredparticipantsplusoneaccompanyingpersontravellingtotheeventcanqualifyforadiscountofupto20dependingonfareandclassoftravelbooked
TheparticipatingairlinesforthiseventareAdriaAirwaysAegeanAirlines Air Canada Air China ANA Asiana Airlines AustrianAirlinesBlue1bmiBrusselsAirlinesContinentalAirlinesCroatiaAirlines EgyptAir LOT Polish Airlines Lufthansa ScandinavianAirlines SingaporeAirlines SouthAfricanAirways Spanair SWISSInternational Air Lines TAM Airlines TAP Portugal THAI TurkishAirlinesUnitedUSAirways
Discounts are offered on most published business and economy class faresexcludingwebsiteinternetfaresseniorandyouthfaresgroupfaresandRoundtheWorldfares
Pleasenote For travel fromJapanandNewZealand special faresordiscountsareofferedby theparticipatingairlineson theirownnetwork
Whenmakingyourtravelplanspleasepresentconfirmationofyourregistrationorproofofattendance
S O U R C E S T U D I O
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Itrsquos easy to save money on your flights if you fly the Star Alliancetradenetwork Simply quote the event code LH08S10 when you make your booking with any Star Alliance member airline and yoursquoll automatically get a discount of up to 20
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SAVE UP TO 20 ON GETTING TO YOURCONVENTION WITHCONVENTIONS PLUS
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Information correct as at 062009
32
soCIal events
Welcome Reception
Sunday 1 April 2012 2015
AftertheOpeningSessionparticipantsaccompanyingpersonsandexhibitorsareinvitedtoattendtheWelcomeReceptionwhichwilltakeplaceinthefoyersofthePalexpo
Freeadmission
Please register online or by completing the registration form if you wish to participate at the Welcome Reception (even though it is free of charge)
EBMT Party
Tuesday 3 April 2012
TheEBMTPartywillbeheldatUptownGenevaUptownGenevaisamoderncomplexandculturaleventcentrelocatedbehindthemaintrainstationinthecitycentreofGeneva
The perfect location to meet gather and dance with your EBMTcolleaguesandfriendsafterabusycongressdayUnderthethemeldquotraditional Switzerland and its modern twistrdquo you will have thepleasure to flavour different kinds of the traditional swiss cuisineandmusicinvariousrooms
Whetheryouwanttoenjoyaglassofwineinaquietandrelaxedatmosphereorifyouprefertodancethenightawayyoudefinitelyshouldnotmissthisevening
euro 9000 per person (Physicians)euro 6500 per person (Nurses Quality Managers Data Managers
Cell Processing Technicians)
copyComugneroSilvanafotoliade
copyBergfeefotoliade copyMirkoMeierfotoliade
Your conference in good handsConference management services tailored to your goals
33
DaIly tours
Geneva City tour and Boat Cruise
Sunday1April20121340ndash1700Tuesday3April20121340ndash1700
EUR 6000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
The city tour of Geneva will show you the International part of Geneva such as the worldrsquos peacemaking organizations followedbya tourof themain touristattractions like theFlowerclockandmanymore Thenget a taste ofGenevarsquos historywith your guideonawalkingtourThetourcontinuesonthelakewithaonehourboatcruisewhichwillmakeyoudiscoverthemajorattractionsofthelakeofGenevatheWaterFountaintheUNBuildingtheCastleofBellerivetheMermaidandmanymoreinterestingsites
Meeting pointGenevaPalexpo1330 in front of the main entrance
byBengoVISTAch
Montreux with Castle Chillon
Monday2April20120900ndash1400
EUR 8000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
AfteraridethroughtheVaudcountrysidepassingthefamoustownsofVevey andMontreuxwewill arrive at theChateaudeChillonHereaguidedtourwillshowyouaroundthecastleAfterthetouryouwillboardasteamerthatwilltakeyouonabeautifultripwithlovelyviewsofthelandscapeandeventuallytakeyoutoMontreuxwhereyouwillhavetimetowanderthestreets
Meeting point GenevaPalexpo0845 in front of the main entrance
byMarekBLASZCZYK-Panoramio
Museum Tour
Monday2April20121400ndash1700
Euro 6500 per person (includingpickupandreturntoGenevaPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
by galynaforever
Consistingof fourdifferent sites theMuseacuteesdrsquoArt etdrsquoHistoire isoneof the largestmuseumgroups in SwitzerlandOver anumberofyearstheMuseacuteeshaveputtogetherimpressivecollectionsinthefieldsofarchaeologyfineartsandappliedartsandbearwitnesstothehistoryofcivilisationsfromprehistorictomoderntimesDuring the one hour tour of the Palais des Nations you will seeseveraldifferentroomsYouwillhearaboutcurrentactivitiesoftheUnitedNationsandaboutthehistoryofthePalaisdesNations
Meeting point GenevaPalexpo1345 in front of the main entrance
Day trip Gruyegravere Golden
Tuesday3April20120900ndash1700
Euro 10000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach 3courselunchmenuallentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
byLairJeanClaud
ThereisnobettertemptationthanchocolatesmellTakeajourneythroughchocolatetraditionatatastingofthemostfamousofSwissdelicaciesAdmirebreathtakinglandscapesofGruyegraveresonthewayto the cheese factory where you will receive an interesting insight on authenticAlpinecheesemaking
Meeting pointGenevaPalexpo0845 in front of the main entrance
Note for all tours Tours are based on a minimum of 25 participants If a tour does not take place due to insufficient numbers the ticket will be reimbursed in full Otherwise please note that tickets for excursions are non-refundable An English-speaking guide will conduct all toursOn-site requests for tours are welcome but cannot be guaranteed
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travellIng to the palexpo
ThePalexpoislocatedneartheairportofGenevaeasilyaccessiblefromthecitycentrebypublictransport(busNodeg5stopldquoPalexpordquo)andbycarfromthemotorway
Arriving by Plane
Geneva Palexpo Exhibition and Conference Centre is located500meters from theGeneva InternationalAirport For thosewhowishtowalkitisapproximatelya15minutewalkfromtheairporttoPalexpofollowthesignsYoucanalsotakeNdeg5busfromtheairportldquoAeacuteroportrdquotoPalexpo(2stops)TraveltimebytaxifromtheAirporttothePalexpoisapprox5minutesCostapproximatelyCHF1500
Arriving by Train
TherearetwotrainstationsinGenevaThemainstationinthecity(GareCornavin)andtheairporttrainstation(GareAeacuteroport)
Fromthemainstationinthecityyoucantakeeitherbusnodeg5tothePalexpowhichtakesapprox15minutesAnotheroptionistotakeatraintotheairporttrainstationfromwhereitisa15minuteswalktothePalexpo
Arriving by Car
ToreachthePalexpotakethemotorwayandfollowthesignstotheairport(Aeacuteroport)orPalexpoParkingpossibilitiesavailabledirectlyatthePalexpo
Bus
EfficientgroundtransfersareavailablefromGenevaPalexpotothecitycentreandthemaintrainstationNdeg5bus(HocircpitalndashPalexpondash Aeacuteroport) links Geneva Palexpo with the City Centre in only15minutesand runs frequently fromearlymorning to late in theevening
Taxis
Taxis in Geneva can be ordered by phone hailed in the street orfoundatabout60authorisedtaxiranksintownairportandmainstation
FaresbetweenairportandcityrangefromaboutCHF3000toCHF3500anddependontrafficconditionstimeofdayandnumberofpassengers Presently the farewithinGeneva includingairport istheamountshownonthetaximeter
Public Transportation Geneva
GenevaiswellcateredtowithbusestramsandferriesThebusandtramservicesinGenevaarerunbytheTPG(TransportsPublicsGenevois)wwwtpgch
Busesand trams run from0600ndash2400dependingon the serviceEachbusandtramstophastimetablesandmapscoveringtheentireGenevanetwork
ThetramwayisunderconstantexpansionoftenresultinginroadworksTheTPGwebsitewwwtpgchisprovidinginformationontheirservicestimetablesmapsinformationonroadworksandgeneralinformation
On Friday and Saturday nights the TPG runs a night bus serviceNoctambus which runs from 000 ndash 0400 (although times can beinfrequentandirregular)
How to purchase a ticket
Allvisitorsstayingatahotel inGenevacanbenefitfromtheGenevaTransport Card with no additional cost This personal and non-transferablepassisestablisheduponthevisitorrsquoscheck-inatthehotelenabling itsholderuseof theentirepublic transportationnetwork inGenevawithout restriction (bus trainandboat)withvalidity for theentiredurationofhisherstayincludingthedepartureday
IfarrivingattheairportyoucanpickupafreeticketforpublictransportfromthemachineinthebaggagecollectionareaattheArrivallevelThisUniresoticketofferedbyGenevaInternationalAirportallowsyoutousepublictransportinGenevafreeforaperiodof80minutes
Regularticketscanalsobepurchasedfromthemachineslocatedatbusstops(CHForEurochangerequired)andattheSwissrailwaystation
35
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6 5 Swissocirctel ldquoPlace du Portrdquo bus ndeg 6 ndeg 8 ndeg 9 or ndeg 27
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9 4 Bristol ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
10 4 Cornavin ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
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16 4 Nash-Ville ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
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20 4 Rotary ldquoChantepouletrdquo bus ndeg 10
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28 3 Drake amp Longchamp ldquoButinirdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
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33 3 Jade ldquoMocirclerdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
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regIstratIon Forms
Goto bull EBMT 2012 Registration Form bull EBMT 2012 Education Day for Nurses bull EBMT 2012 Patient amp Family Day bull Hotel Reservation Form
14
sCIentIFIC programme physICIans monDay 2 aprIl 2012
1130 ndash 1300 Controversy 1Outpatient transplantation versus protective measures
Chairs Juumlrgen Finke (Freiburg DE) Dominik Heim (Basel CH)
1130ndash1200 Protective measuresPerLjungman(StockholmSE)
1200ndash1230 Outpatient transplantationJayeshMehta(ChicagoUS)
1230ndash1300 Discussion
1130 ndash 1300 Quality assessment Cell Processing Day
Session
Chair Christian Chabannon (Marseille FR)
1130ndash1200 CD34 enumeration pre and post cryopreservationFrancescoLanza(CremonaIT)
1200ndash1230 Terminology and labeling of cellular therapy productsInekeSlaper-Cortenbach(UtrechtNL)
1230ndash1300 GMP facilities what for and what are the rulesChristianKalberer(BaselCH)
1200 ndash 1300 JACIE Session
1200ndash1220 Consequences of regulation on ATMPsMarkLowdell(LondonUK)
1220ndash1240 5th edition of the standardsDerwoodPamphilon(BristolUK)
1240ndash1300 Implementation of ISBT128InekeSlaper-Cortenbach(UtrechtNL)
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time meeting 1Autoimmune diseases
Chairs Riccardo Saccardi (Florence IT) Athanasios Fassas (Thessaloniki GR)
1310ndash1330 Autoimmune disease stem cell transplantation an appraisalAlanTyndall(BaselCH)
1330ndash1350 MSC for autoimmune diseaseChristianJorgensen(MontpellierFR)
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time meeting 2Alternative donor
Chairs Arnon Nagler (Tel Hashomer IL) Fabio Ciceri (Milan IT)
1310ndash1330 Umbilical cord blood transplantation past present and futureElianeGluckman(ParisFR)
1330ndash1350 Haploidentical transplantation when and howAndreaBacigalupo(GenoaIT)
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time meeting 3Small molecules in HSCT
Chairs Axel Zander (Hamburg DE) Eduardo Olavarria (Pamplona ES)
1310ndash1330 The use of TKIs for CML in the context of allogeneic stem cell transplantationFranckNicolini(LyonFR)
1330ndash1350 Rethinking FLT3 inhibitorsFlorianHeidel(MagdeburgDE)
1400 ndash 1530 Oral Sessions 1 ndash 6
1600 ndash 1730 Working Party Sessions
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Severe Aplastic Anaemia
- Solid Tumours
1600 ndash 1730 Controversy 2Is HSCT useful in amyloidosis
Chairs Goumlsta Gahrton (Stockholm SE) Urs Hess (St Gallen CH)
1600ndash1630 Autologous HSCT is here to stayPhilippeMoreau(NantesFR)
1630ndash1700 New drugs will make HSCT obsoleteGiampaoloMerlini(PaviaIT)
1700ndash1730 Discussion
1600 ndash 1730 Technical aspects IIAdvanced cell engineering
Cell Processing Day
Session
Chair Martin Hildebrandt (Hannover DE)
Cell selection for clinical use Regulatory T cellsMatthiasEdinger(RegensburgDE)
Engineering of T-helper cells and cytotoxic T-cellsTobiasFeuchtinger(TuumlbingenDE)
Expansion of NK cells for clinical useUlrikeKoehl(FrankfurtDE)
1730 ndash 1900 Poster Sessions
15
sCIentIFIC programme physICIans tuesDay 3 aprIl 2012
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 5Iron overload in HSCT ndash assessment and treatment
Chairs Alberto Bosi (Florence IT) Michel Duchosal (Lausanne CH)
0800ndash0830 Iron overload and outcome of allogeneic HSCTJohnKoreth(BostonUS)
0830ndash0900 Posttransplant iron depletionAntonioPiga(TurinIT)
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 6AML allogeneic HSCT in first CR
Chairs Didier Blaise (Marseille FR) Charles Craddock (Birmingham UK)
0800ndash0830 Non-transplant results in the elderly AMLAlanBurnett(CardiffUK)
0830ndash0900 How to transplant patients with AML in 1 CRJanCornelissen(RotterdamNL)
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 7Haemoglobinopathy and HSCT
Paediatric Day
Session
Chairs Guido Lucarelli (Rome IT) Ardeshir Ghavamzadeh (Tehran IR)
0800ndash0830 ThalassaemiaEmanueleAngelucci(CalgiariIT)
0830ndash0900 Sickle cell diseaseFranccediloiseBernaudin(CreacuteteilFR)
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 8Stem cell transplantation for relapsed refractory Hodgkinrsquos lymphoma patients
Chair Paolo Corradini (Milan IT)
0800ndash0830 Autologous stem cell transplantAndreasJosting(CologneDE)
0830ndash0900 Allogeneic stem cell transplantAnnaSureda(CambridgeUK)
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 5Immunosuppressive drugs for GvHD
Chairs Mauricette Michallet (Lyon FR) Yves Chalandon (Geneva CH)
0800ndash0830 Overview of immunosuppressive agents for prevention and treatment of GvHDCoreyCutler(BostonUS)
0830ndash0900 When and how to use which drugErnstHoller(RegensburgDE)
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 6HLA antibodies in HSCT
Chairs Effie Petersdorf (Seattle US) Jean Villard (Geneva CH)
0800ndash0830 Technical approach of HLA-antibody testingStefanSchaub(BaselCH)
0830ndash0900 The role of anti-HLA antibodies in rejection AnnekeBrand(LeidenNL)
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 7Decision making How to choose a cord blood unit
Paediatric Day
Session
Chairs Vincent Kindler (Geneva CH)
0800ndash0830 Umbilical cord blood transplantation how when and for whomArnonNagler(TelHashomerIL)
0830ndash0900 Single double CB unit or intramedullary application VandersonRocha(OxfordUK)
0930 ndash 1100 Plenary Session 1GvHD
Chairs Mary Horowitz (Milwaukee US) Ernst Holler (Regensburg DE)
0930ndash1000 Second line treatment when to start and what to useGeacuterardSocieacute(ParisFR)
1000ndash1030 Experimental drugs for GvHDDanWeissdorf(MinneapolisUS)
1030ndash1100 Assessment of treatment response StevenPavletic(BethesdaUS)
0930 ndash 1100 Plenary Session 2Cellular therapy
Chairs Marina Cavazzana-Calvo (Paris FR) Aleksandra Wodnar-Filipowicz (Basel CH)
0930ndash1000 Epithelial stem cells and regenerative medicine PaulRRiley(LondonUK)
1000ndash1030 Wiskott Aldrich SyndromeChristophKlein(HannoverDE)
1030ndash1100 Gene therapy for chronic granulomatous disease lessons and perspectivesManuelGrez(FrankfurtDE)
16
sCIentIFIC programme physICIans tuesDay 3 aprIl 2012
0930 ndash 1100 Plenary Session 3Paediatric Day
Paediatric Day
Session
Chairs Christina Peters (Vienna AT) Kurt Leibundgut (Berne CH)
0930ndash1000 Advances in overcoming treatment resistance in recurrent malignant brain tumours
From autologous to allogeneic HSCT following myeloablative chemotherapy HishamAbdel-Azim(LosAngelesUS)
1000ndash1030 Allogeneic HSCT for children with monosomy 7FrancoLocatelli(RomeIT)
1030ndash1100 Paediatric haploidentical allogeneic stem cell transplantationPeterLang(TuumlbingenDE)
0930 ndash 1100 Joint Session Physicians NursesldquoSee all hear all say everythingrdquo how to prevent miscommunication
Chairs Arno Mank (Amsterdam NL) Andreacute Tichelli (Basel CH)
0930ndash1000 What healthcare professionals believe they say and what patients think they hearLesleyFallowfield(BrightonUK)
1000ndash1030 Look through my eyesrsquo The patientrsquos point of viewPeterKapitein(NL)
1030ndash1100 Communication within the nurse-physician team AlexanderKiss(BaselCH)
1130 ndash 1300 Working Party Sessions
- Chronic Leukaemia
- Paediatric Diseases Paediatric Day Session
1130 ndash 1300 Nuclear Accidents Session
1130 ndash 1300 Controversy 3Older sibling versus young unrelated donor
Chairs Geacuterard Socieacute (Paris FR) Andreas Buser (Basel CH)
1130ndash1200 Older sibling is betterDietgerNiederwieser(LeipzigDE)
1200ndash1230 Younger perfectly matched unrelated donor is better NicolausKroumlger(HamburgDE)
1230ndash1300 Discussion
1300 ndash 1400 Nature Publishing Group
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time meeting 4We at the EBMT
Chairs Alejandro Madrigal (London UK) Alois Gratwohl (Basel CH)
1310ndash1330 25 years of electronic data management lessons for the futureRonaldBrand(LeidenNL)
1330ndash1350 Ten years after the first JACIE inspectionChristianChabannon(MarseilleFR)
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time meeting 5Post-transplant care when the child becomes an adult
Paediatric Day
Session
Chairs Giorgio Dini (Genoa IT) Tayfun Guumlngoumlr (Zurich CH)
1310ndash1330 Transition paediatrics-adult care CharlotteNiemeyer(FreiburgDE)
1330ndash1350 Adolescence in the posttransplant phase ThomasKlingebiel(FrankfurtDE)
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time meeting 6Last minute hot topic
1400 ndash 1530 Oral Sessions 7 ndash 12
1600 ndash 1730 Working Party Sessions
- Infectious Diseases
- Inborn Errors Paediatric Day Session
- Lymphoma
1600 ndash 1730 Controversy 4Are cord blood banks affordable
Chairs Sergio Querol (London UK) Grazia Nicoloso de Faveri (Berne CH)
1600ndash1630 No they are notThomasBart(BerneCH)
1630ndash1700 Yes they are GesineKoumlgler(DuumlsseldorfDE)
1700ndash1730 Discussion
1600 ndash 1730 Joint Session EBMT WBMT
1730 ndash 1900 Poster Sessions
17
sCIentIFIC programme physICIans WeDnesDay 4 aprIl 2012
nuClear aCCIDent CommIttee traInIng sessIon WeDnesDay 4 aprIl 2012
0730 ndash 0830 General Assembly
0830 ndash 1000 Oral Sessions 13 ndash 20
1030 ndash 1200 Plenary Session 4Do registries still have a future
Chairs Norbert-Claude Gorin (Paris FR) Jane Apperley (London UK)
1030ndash1100 The macroeconomics of stem cell transplantationAloisGratwohl(BaselCH)
1100ndash1130 The future of observational research in stem cell transplantationMaryHorowitz(MilwaukeeUS)
1130ndash1200 Donor follow-up ndash why it is neededSuzannavanWalraven(LeidenNL)
1030 ndash 1200 Plenary Session 5Endothelial disease in HSCT
Chairs Andrea Bacigalupo (Genoa IT) Eliane Gluckman (Paris FR)
1030ndash1100 The role of the endothelium in HSCTEnricCarreras(BarcelonaES)
1100ndash1130 Sinusoidal obstruction syndromeLauraRubbia-Brandt(GenevaCH)
1130ndash1200 Transplant associated microangiopathyTapaniRuutu(HelsinkiFI)
1030 ndash 1200 Plenary Session 6Stem cells and the microenvironment
Chairs John Goldman (London UK) Markus Manz (Zurich CH)
1030ndash1100 Stem cells out of the nicheTsveeLapidot(RehovotIL)
1100ndash1130 Stem cells into the thymus YannBarrandon(LausanneCH)
1130ndash1200 Mesenchymal and haematopoietic stem cells form a unique bone marrow niche SimoacutenMeacutendez-Ferrer(MadridES)
1030 ndash 1200 Joint Session EBMT WMDA
1215 ndash 1345 Final Plenary SessionAll around the telomere
Chairs Willem Fibbe (Leiden NL) Gabriela Baerlocher (Berne CH)
1215ndash1245 Telomere structure and maintenance by the telomerase enzymeJoachimLingner(LausanneCH)
1245ndash1315 Dyskeratosis congenita a disorder of telomere biologyBlancheAlter(RockvilleUS)
1315ndash1345 Telomere attrition and the telomeropathies focus on marrow failure and regenerationNealYoung(BethesdaUS)
1345 ndash 1400 Closing Session
1400 ndash 1800 Advanced EBMT training course on European approach to the medical management of mass radiation exposure
Chairs R Powles (London UK) A Madrigal (London UK)
1400 IntroductionAlejandroMadrigal(LondonUK)
1405 Basic irradiation physics for ldquobeginnersrdquoDuncanCox(UK)
1420 Previous incidents effects of irradiationLeifStenke(StockholmSE)
1450 Scenarios ndash hidden sources overtDuncanCox(UK)
1520 Primary triageTonyBleetman(UK)
1550 Secondary triage METREPOL EBMT Pocket GuideRayPowles(LondonUK)
1620 Supportive therapy to neutropenic patientsGrahamJackson(Newcastle-upon-TyneUK)
1650 BMT protocols BMT triageTonyPagliuca(LondonUK)
1705 Multi-organ dysfunction syndromeBahwnaSirohi(NewDelhiIN)
1720 EBMT REMM HPA website familiarizationJaneApperley(LondonUK)
1750 Closing remarksRayPowles(LondonUK)
RegistrationIfinterestedpleaseenrollforthesessionviaonlineapplicationorcontactSharonGage
sharongagesrgprojectmanagementcouk
18
nurses eDuCatIon Day sunDay 1 aprIl 2012
EBMT Education Day for Nurses amp Allied Health Professionals
AsinpreviousyearstherewillbeaPre-meetingEducationDayaimedatnursesandhealthprofessionalThefocusofthe8thAnnualEducationDay will be ldquoEarly and late effects after Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation and their impact of the patientrsquos quality of liferdquo Our ambitionisthatnursesandalliedhealthprofessionalsregardlessoftheirexperiencewithinthefieldofHSCTwillhavesomethingnewtolearnfromthisdayandbringhometotheirownpractice
EBMT Education Day Preliminary Programme
0900ndash0910 Welcome and introductionArnoMank(AmsterdamNL)
0910ndash0950 Nausea amp vomiting ndash to vomit or not to vomit MalinHakansson(GothenburgSE)
0950ndash1030 Skin care ndash not every rash is GvHD EileenParry(LancashireUK)
1030ndash1100 Coffeebreak
1100ndash1145 The golden hour ndash management of neutropenic sepsis JohnMurray(ManchesterUK)
1145ndash1230 Abnormal liver function tests CathrinFlynn(DublinIE)
1230ndash1330 Lunch
RegistrationThis education day is separate from the EBMT meeting and registration for the congress does not automatically entitle participation at the EBMT Education Day
PleaseregisterviaInternetwwwebmtorgebmt2012LinkRegistration(Paymentbycreditcardwillbenecessary)orusetherespectiveregistrationformThankstogenerouscorporatesponsorshiptheregistrationfeeisonlyeuro50ndashperparticipantForassistancepleasecontactebmtcongrexch
1330ndash1410 Stepping out ndash rehabilitation post HSCT JoachimWiskermann(HeidelbergDE)
1410ndash1450 Fertility CorienEcltink(AmsterdamNL)
1450ndash1510 Coffeebreak
1510ndash1550 Late effects YvesChalandon(GenevaCH)
1550ndash1630 Survivorship DianaGreenfield(SheffieldUK)
1630ndash1640 ClosingElisabethWallhult(GothenburgSE)
19
monDay 2 aprIl 2012 ndash sCIentIFIC programme nurses group WeDnesDay 4 aprIl 2012
Educational Sessions
There will be six early morning educational sessions covering thefollowingtopics
bull Extra Corporal Photopheresis (ECP) PeterTaylor(UK)
bull Management of the immunosuppressive patient VeroniqueCamus(CH)
bull Transplant at home ChristinaGallego(ES)
bull Donor issues ndash Who is looking after me MalreadNiconghalie(IE)
bull Compliance MonicaFliedner(CH)
bull Safe administration of chemotherapy BernieOrsquoDonnell(IE)
Workshops
This year theNursesgroupwill hold fourworkshopsand threeofthesewillberepeatedAllworkshopswillhavelimitedcapacityItishopedthatbydoingthiswewillbeabletohaveamoreinteractiveandpracticalsession
Workshop 1Central Venous Access Device (CVAD)
Steve Hill (Manchester UK)
Workshop 2Sexuality
Corien M Eeltink (Amsterdam NL)
Workshop 3Care of the carer
Barry Quinn (London UK)
Workshop 4European management
Susanne Heijmenberg (Amsterdam NL)
Nurses Annual Meeting
TheNursesAnnualMeetingwilltakeplaceonTuesdayfrom0830to0920
repeatedworkshopswithlimitedattendance
Plenary Sessions
Therewillbefiveplenarysessionswiththreespeakerseachgivingparticipants the opportunity to meet the expert
Disease updates
bull Lymphoma PeterDreger(HeidelbergDE)
bull Acute Lymphatic Leukemia MohamadMohty(FR)
bull Aplastic anaemia
Apheresis
bull Mobilisation JohnMurray(ManchesterUK)
bull Extra Corporal Photopheresis (ECP) MaggieFoster(UK)
bull Donor follow-up JoergHalter(BaselCH)
Management of haematology emergencies
bull Septic shock JohnMurray(ManchesterUK)
bull Extravasation BernieOacuteDonell(IE)
bull Tumour lysis JoachimBlankart(HamburgDE)
bull Transfusion reactions MonicaBraisch(CH)
Management of relapse
bull The transition from active to palliative care MatsLinderholm(UmearingSE)
bull Donor Lymphocyte Infusion (DLI) EudoardoOlavarrioLopez(ES)
bull Ethical issues-dilemmas TanjaKrones(CH)
Paediatrics
bull Sibling to the patient MargarethaNolbris(GothenburgSE)
bull Complementary therapy OliveOacuteNeill(IE)
bull Psychological aspects
TheNursesrsquogrouplooksforwardtomeetingyouatEBMT2012inGenevaThemeetingthisyearwillincludethecombinationofeducationalsessionsworkshops(limitedattendance)plenarysessionsandorallypresentedabstractsandposters
ThemainmeetingwillopenonMondaymorningwithaPresidentialsymposiumgivinganoverviewoftheactivitiesaswellastheachievementsanddevelopmentsoftheEBMTNursesGroupThisyeartherewillbeakeynotespeakerProfDrNoraKearneydirectoroftheCancerCareResearchCentreoftheUniversityofStirling(UK)ShewilltalkaboutnursingresearchandhoweducationcanimprovetheprofileoftheBMTnurse
20
Oral Sessions
Oralsessionswillbeselectedfromsubmittedabstractsaccordingtoscoresgiventothembytheabstractreviewboard
Poster Sessions
Nursesrsquo posters selected from submitted abstracts will be displayedthroughoutthecongresswithtimefordiscussiononMondayandTuesdayeveningswhenpresentersareexpectedtobeavailableattheirposter
Prizes
The Nurses group is pleased to announce that the best oralpresentationandthebestposterwillbeawarded
National Group Meetings
AsinpreviousyearsnationalgroupshavetheopportunitytomeetanddiscussnationalmattersofHSCTnursingintheirownlanguageCountries which donrsquot have a formal national group yet couldget together and discuss setting up a national group to combineworkforcesandexchangeexperiencesintheirownlanguage
Nurses Satelllite Symposia
Two Nursing Satellite Symposia will take place on Monday andTuesdayfrom1300ndash1400
monDay 2 aprIl 2012 ndash sCIentIFIC programme nurses group WeDnesDay 4 aprIl 2012
21
sCIentIFIC programme Data management group
As inprevious years theEBMTDataManagementgroupwill usetheopportunityprovidedbythisAnnualMeetingtoofferaseriesoftechnicalandscientificsessionsfordatamanagementprofessionalswithinaninteractiveandfriendlyenvironmentThiswillbeanotheruniqueopportunityforindividualsfromdifferentcentrescountriesandinstitutionstomeetupandgettoknoweachotherfacetoface
ProMISe Training SessionsWeareonceagainofferingtrainingsessionsonhowtoaccessandusetheRegistrydatabasebymeansofProMISeforData Entry andData Retrieval ndash with additional sessions this year for HLA and MED-B formsTheData Entrysession isan introductionandonlyabsolute beginners shouldsignupforitThiscoursewillemphasizehowtoenteraMED-Aregistration(includingsubsequenttransplantandfollow-upsforapatient)TheData Retrieval session will focus on obtaining data listings frequencies and how to run reportsAlthough this course is open to all users it is not recommendedforpeoplewhoareabsolutebeginners[PleasenotethattheDataRetrievalsessiononTuesday isarepetitionoftheMondaysessiontoallowmoreparticipantstoattendandbenefitfromthecourse]
The HLA Data Entry session on Tuesday is a workshop sessionwhich will focus on how to enter HLA typing reports for thoseusers who want to do it themselves (building on the morningrsquosHLAEducationalsession inthe lecturehall)Thissession isaimedprimarily at experienced ProMISe users The ADVANCED DATA ENTRY (including MED-B) amp QampA training session on Tuesdayafternoon is open to everyoneandwillconcentrateonexamplesofcomplexdataincludingaddingmissingdatafollowupssubsequentdiagnosesandtransplantsaswellastheintricaciesofMED-BdataentrywithapracticalQampAsession
Please note A maximum of 30 participants can attend eachProMISe training session in the main computer room We kindlyask participants to register in advance following the instructions providedonthecongressregistrationformwithaseparateformtobecompletedforProMISetrainingcourses
Educational SessionsAvariedprogrammefordatamanagementprofessionalsatalllevelsof their career Therewillbeeducational sessions toassistpeoplewho are new to the field to enhance their knowledge and somesessionswithhigherscientificcontextwhichshouldbeofinteresttoeverybodyregardlessofbackgroundThesessionswillincludebullScience-stemcellmobilizationantibodiesacuteleukaemiaHLAbullJACIE-explanationandrequirementsforJACIEaccreditationbullDataqualityndashalwaysimportantbullPaediatricsbullSessionsonFollow-upformssolidtumours(withreferenceto
Med-Bforms)survivorshipandlong-termfollow-upfocusingonissuesfacedbypatients
bullHintsandtipsfortransplantregistrationndashaworkshoptypesessionondataentryforallcentres
bullPresentationsfromDatamanagersandotherprofessionalsbasedincentressharingtheirexperiencendashwithexamplesofprocedurestheyusetoensuregoodworkingpractise
Werecommendparticipantstoattendasmanysessionsaspossiblendasheveniftheydonotseemtorelatetotheirwork(wehavefoundinthepastthatpeoplelearnmoreaboutadulttransplantsbyfindingoutwhatisinvolvedinpaediatrictransplants)Sothatwecanalllearnfrom each other we encourage active participation raising issuesandrequestingclarifications
1500 ndash 1800 Statistical Course 1 Saturday 31 March 2012
0900 ndash 1200 Statistical Course 2 Sunday 1 April 2012
1340 ndash 1540 Statistical Symposium Tuesday 3 April 2012
1600 ndash 1730 Statistical Roundtable Tuesday 3 April 2012
22
0900 ndash 1700 ProMISe2 Training Sessions
0900ndash1200 Data retrieval (experienced users only)KeirenKirklandJuliaLee(LondonUK)
1330ndash1430 HLA data entry (experienced users only)ShelleyHewerdineAugustinCabrera(LondonUK)
1500ndash1700 Advanced data entry (including Med B) and Q amp A workshopCarmenRuiz(LondonUK)
0900 ndash 1630 ProMISe2 Training Sessions
0900ndash1200 Data entry (new users only)HelenBaldomero(BaselCH)NicoleRaus(LyonFR)
1330ndash1630 Data retrieval (experienced users only)KeirenKirklandJuliaLee(LondonUK)
0900 ndash 1030 JACIE Educational Session
1045 ndash 1710 Educational Sessions
1045ndash1125 Stem cell mobilization ndash a key development in modern blood and marrow transplantationCurlyMorris(BelfastUK)
0900 ndash 1500 Educational Sessions
0900ndash1030 HLAIliasDoxiadis(LeidenNL)
1040ndash1120 AntibodiesSilviaMontoto(LondonUK)
1130ndash1210 Acute leukaemia (including ALL)SebastianGiebel(GliwicePL)
1210ndash1330 LunchBreak
1330ndash1410 Centre presentation ndash details to be adviced
1420ndash1500 Centre presentation ndash details to be adviced
1135ndash1215 Hints and tips for transplant registration with the EBMTCarmenRuiz(LondonUK)
1225ndash1305 The importance of follow-up formsSimonaIacobelli(RomeIT)
1305ndash1400 LunchBreak
1400ndash1440 Survivorship follow up issues and patientsrsquo experiencesMichelleKenyon(LondonUK)
1450ndash1530 Solid tumoursDidierBlaise(MarseilleFR)
1540ndash1620 Paediatric diseasesIsaacYaniv(Petach-TikvaIL)
1630ndash1710 Queries questions and the first Data Quality QuizBeateLindner(InnsbruckAT)FranziskaStrehle(UlmDE)
sCIentIFIC programme Data management group tuesDay 3 aprIl 2012
sCIentIFIC programme Data management group monDay 2 aprIl 2012
23
sCIentIFIC programme QualIty management group monDay 2 aprIl 2012
1030 ndash 1130 Workshop 1Indicators (JACIE Standards)
1030ndash1040 Clinical indicatorPhillipeLewalle(BrusselsBE)
1040ndash1050 Collection indicatorPhuongHuynh(BrusselsBE)
1050ndash1100 Processing IndicatorGillesClapisson(LyonFR)
1100ndash1130 Q amp A
1400 ndash 1500 Lecture 1How we validate the apheresis machine
Chair Harry C Schouten (Maastricht NL)
1400ndash1420 tbc1420ndash1440 SandraLoaiza(LondonUK)1440ndash1500 KristinaHoumllig(DresdenDE)
1515 ndash 1615 Lecture 2Can you save money by improving the quality
Chair Elena Vassalo (Turin IT)
1515ndash1615 FreacutedeacutericNouaille(Neuilly-sur-SeineFR)
1630 ndash 1730 Lecture 3Engaging physicians in quality
Chair Pierre Biron (Lyon FR)
1630ndash1730 EduardoOlavarria(PamplonaES)
1730 ndash 1830 Workshop 2Electronic quality management system (commercial and in-inhouse alternatives)
1730ndash1740 Manual systemKirtashPatel(LondonUK)
1740ndash1750 Electronic system used at Maastricht University HospitalBiancaWauben(MaastrichtNL)
1750ndash1800 Electronic system used at Leacuteon-BeacuterardPierreEmmanuelDonot(LyonFR)
1800ndash1830 Q amp A
aDvanCe notICe
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39th Annual Meeting of the European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation
39th Meeting of the Physicians29th Meeting of the EBMT Nurses Group12th Meeting of the EBMT Data Management Group5th Meeting of the Quality Management Group2nd Meeting of the Cell Processing Group7th EBMTPatientampFamilyDaybullSaturday6April2013
London UK bull 7 ndash 10 April 2013
2013
European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation
EBMTExcellence in Science
24
1st ebmt Cell proCessIng Day monDay 2 aprIl 2012
1st Meeting of the EBMT Cell Processing Group
ThefirstCell Processing Day of theEBMT isplannedjointlybyEBMTandISCT
It is mainly intended for persons working in the cellprocessing laboratory as technicians working on thebenchbiologistsandphysiciansdirectlyinvolvedincellprocessing cell processing laboratory managers andpersons responsible for quality assessment of the cell processingpart
The programme includes theoretical presentationsdiscussions and sessions considering practical aspectsofcellprocessingproblemmanagementandreporting
The Cell Processing Group will meet on Monday 2 April 2012 andisanintegralpartoftheEBMT2012Annual Meeting which takes place at the PalexpoGenevainSwitzerlandfrom1ndash4April2012
PhotoBloodcellscopyKeystoneSciencePhotoLibraryAndrewSyred
Taking place during the EBMT 2012
Annual Meeting
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 1Stem cell engineering
Chairs Ineke Slaper-Cortenbach (Utrecht NL) Federico Rodriguez (San Diego USA)
Graft engineering Mimicking the marrow microenvironment for cord expansionVardaDeutsch(Tel-AvivIL)
Cryopreservation and thawing of hamatopoietic cellsGregorioMartin-Henao(BarcelonaES)
0930 ndash 1100 Technical aspects IBasic processing aspects and problem management
Chair Francesco Lanza (Cremona IT)
Processing of the peripheral blood progenitor cell products using a novel acustophoresis platformStefanScheding(LundSE)
Thawing of stem cell products in the lab or bedsideFedericoRodriguez(SanDiegoUSA)
Erythrocyte depletion when amp howDamianosSotiropoulos(ThessalonikiGR)
1100ndash1130 Pause
1130 ndash 1300 Quality assessment
Chair Christian Chabannon (Marseille FR)
CD34 enumeration pre and post cryopreservationFrancescoLanza(CremonaIT)
Terminology and labeling of cellular therapy productsInekeSlaper-Cortenbach(UtrechtNL)
GMP facilities what for and what are the rulesChristianKalberer(BaselCH)
1300ndash1400 Lunch
1400 ndash 1530 Oral session Stem cell mobilization and graft engineering
Chairs Francesco Lanza (Cremona IT) Mario Bargetzi (Aarau CH)
Oral sessions to be defined according to abstract reviewing
1530ndash1600 CoffeeBreak
1600 ndash 1730 Technical aspects IIAdvanced cell engineering
Chair Martin Hildebrandt (Hannover DE)
Cell selection for clinical use Regulatory T cellsMatthiasEdinger(RegensburgDE)
Engineering of T-helper cells and cytotoxic T-cellsTobiasFeuchtinger(TuumlbingenDE)
Expansion of NK cells for clinical useUlrikeKoehl(FrankfurtDE)
25
1st ebmt paeDIatrIC Day tuesDay 3 aprIl 2012
Taking place during the EBMT 2012
Annual Meeting
Paediatric Day
During EBMT 2012 Annual Meeting taking place atthePalexpoGenevaSwitzerlandfrom1ndash4April2012there will be a special day for paediatric stem celltransplantation
Almost all paediatric activities such as educationalworkingpartyscientificandpostersessionshavebeenregroupedandwillbeheldonTuesday 3 April 2012
Nurses paediatric sessions will take place on MondayandWednesday
copypicturesYantra-FotoliacomKarinHildebrand-FotoliacomVRD-Fotoliacom
0800 ndash 0900 Educational SessionHaemaglobinopathy and HSCT
Chairs Guido Lucarelli (Rome IT) Ardeshir Ghavamzadeh (Tehran IR)
0800ndash0830 ThalassaemiaEmanueleAngelucci(CalgiariIT)
0830ndash0900 Sickle cell anaemiaFranccediloiseBernaudin(CreacuteteilFR)
0800 ndash 0900 WorkshopDecision making How to choose a cord blood unit
Chairs Marie Robin (Paris FR) Vincent Kindler (Geneva CH)
0800ndash0830 Umbilical cord blood transplantation how when and for whomArnonNagler(TelHashomerIL)
0830ndash0900 Single double CB unit or intramedullar application VandersonRocha(OxfordUK)
0930 ndash 1100 Plenary 3Paediatric Day
Chairs Christina Peters (Vienna AT) Kurt Leibundgut (Berne CH)
0930ndash1000 Advances in overcoming treatment resistance in recurrent malignant brain tumours
From autologous to allogeneic HSCT following myeloablative chemotherapy HishamAbdel-Azim(LosAngelesUS)
1000ndash1030 Allogeneic HSCT for children with monosomy 7FrancoLocatelli(RomeIT)
1030ndash1100 Paediatric haploidentical allogeneic stem cell transplantationPeterLang(TuumlbingenDE)
1100ndash1130 CoffeeBreak
1130 ndash 1300 Working PartyPaediatric Diseases
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time Meeting 5Post-transplant care when the child becomes an adult
Chairs Giorgio Dini (Genoa IT) Tayfun Guumlngoumlr (Zurich CH)
1310ndash1330 Transition paediatrics-adult care CharlotteNiemeyer(FreiburgDE)
1330ndash1350 Adolescence in the posttransplant phase ThomasKlingebiel(FrankfurtDE)
1400 ndash 1530 Oral SessionPaediatric transplantation
1530ndash1600 CoffeeBreak
1600 ndash 1730 Working PartyInborn Errors
1730 ndash 1900 Poster Session
26
Call For abstraCts
Abstract Submission Deadlines
21 November 2011 Nurses Group15 December 2011 Physicians amp Data Management Group
Allparticipantsareinvitedtosubmitabstractsononeofthetopicslistedonpage27
Abstracts may only be submitted via Internet Late abstracts will not be considered
Tosubmityourabstractpleasegotothewebsiteat wwwebmtorgebmt2012
Thedifferent submission links forphysiciansnursesand thedatamanagement group will be available on the internet ldquoCall for AbstractsrdquoPleasemakesuretoselecttheappropriatelink
Inordertostandardizetheabstractlayoutweaskyoutoreadthepreparation guidelines at this link CAREFULLY Avoid submissionwithin48hoursofthedeadlineforbestsystemperformance
Guidelines for submission of abstracts
1 Abstracts may be submitted only via Internet Abstractssubmittedviafaxore-mailwillnotbeaccepted
2 AllabstractsmustbesubmittedandpresentedinEnglish3 Abstractsshouldcontainoriginalmaterialneitherpublishednor
presentedelsewherepriorto1 April 20124 Withinternetsubmissionofanabstracttheauthor(s)transfer(s)
all copyrightownership to theEuropeanGroup forBloodandMarrowTransplantation
5 Abstractsshouldbeinformativecontainingobjectivesmethodsresultsandaconclusion Just thepromiseof furtherdataanddiscussionisnotacceptable
6 The abstract text may not be longer than 2rsquo500 charactersincludingspaces
7 Tables charts and other graphics arepermittedandmustbeinJPGorGIFformatofhighresolutionandsuitableforreproductionin black amp white A separate upload button is provided (max 2 graphics perabstract)Nophotosmaybesubmitted
8 Avoid complex mathematical formulae Greek letters andsymbols For the symbols lt or gt type instead lt= or gt= Forsuperscript use caret (^) eg 10^6 instead of 106 Instead oflsquoIFN-grsquouseforexamplelsquoIFN-grsquoorlsquoIFN-gammarsquoetc
9 Allabbreviationsmustbedefinedthefirsttimetheyappearinyourtext(butdonotdefineinthetitle)ExampleGraft-versus-hostdisease(GvHD)beforebeingusedasanabbreviationonly
10 Authorsarerequestedtoselectatopicunderwhichtheywishtheirabstracttobereviewed
11 Authorsshouldindicatetheirpreferredmethodofpresentation bullOralPresentation bullPosterPresentation bullOralorPosterPresentation Theselectioncommitteereservestherighttodecideonthefinal
allocationandpresentationmethod12 Ifanabstract isaccepted thepresentingauthormust register
andattendthecongressAcceptanceofapaperimpliespaymentoftheregistrationfeebythepresentingauthor
13 After having submitted your abstract you will receive aconfirmation by e-mail with the following information (please
makesuretostateyourcorrectemailaddress) bullreference number of your abstract (for correspondence and
questionsthatmightarise) bullyourpersonalaccesscodes
Shouldyouwishtomakecorrectionstoanabstractalreadysubmittedor if you wish to submit other abstracts later you may use theseaccesscodesThiswillshortenthesubmissionprocedure
Correctionstoabstractscanonlybemadeuptothedeadlinesof
21November2011 Nurses Group15December2011 Physicians amp Data Management Group
(Afterthesedatesnoabstractsorchangesmaybeaccepted)IfyouhavedifficultiesinsubmittingyourabstractsorifyouneedanyfurtherinformationpleasecontacttheAbstracthotlinePhone+41616867722(MondayndashFridayduringCETbusinesshours)
Notification
AbstractsaresubjecttoapprovalbytheScientificCommitteeandtofinalassignmentforinclusionintheprogrammeasanoralorposterpresentation
Authors from the Nurses Group will be notified at the end ofDecember2011
AuthorsformthePhysiciansandDataManagementGroupwillbenotifiedattheendofJanuary2012
Allauthorswillbecontactedbye-mail(thereforeitisessentialthatyouindicateyourcorrecte-mailaddress)Authorswillbeinformedasto whether they are to present their abstract orally or in the form of a posterFullinstructionsconcerningthepreparationandpresentationwillbeincluded
Publication
AllacceptedabstractswillbepublishedinasupplementoftheBoneMarrowTransplantationJournalaswellasonCD-ROMavailableatthecongressFullabstracttextswillbeviewableontheEBMT2012websitetwoweekspriortothecongress
Basic Science Award for Physicians
This award will be presented to the best Basic Science Abstractsubmittedunderanyrelevanttopic
The aim of this award is to increase the level of basic science atthemeetingandparticularlyyounginvestigatorsareencouragedtosubmittheirworkTheprizewinningabstractwillbeselectedfromthe top-scoringabstractsbyaScientificCommitteeheadedby theChairsoftheEBMTDevelopmentalCommittee
Authorssubmittingabasicscienceabstractare invitedto tick therespectiveboxintheonlinesubmissionthusindicatingthewishtobeconsideredfortheBasicScienceAward
Theprize-winningabstractwillbepresentedaspartofthePresidentialSymposiumonMonday2April2012Thisyearrsquosprizeofeuro2rsquo000isgenerouslysupportedbyGenzyme
27
Call For abstraCts
Main Topics for Abstract Submission
Please carefullyselectthetopicunderwhichyouwishtosubmityourabstract for reviewAbstracts not submittedunder anappropriatetopicmaybeincorrectlyreviewedandrejected
Physicians
General Topics1 CellularGenetherapiesandCytokines2 StemcellresearchandExperimentalstemcelltransplantation3 StemcellmobilizationandGraftengineering
Transplant-specific topics4 Stemcellsource5 Stemcelldonor6 Acutegraft-versus-hostdisease7 Chronicgraft-versus-hostdisease8 Infectiouscomplications9 Earlycomplications10 Latecomplications11 Reduced-intensityconditioning12 MinimalresidualdiseaseToleranceChimerismandImmune
reconstitution13 Paediatricissues14 Regulatoryissues
Disease-specific topics15 Acuteleukaemia16 Aplasticanaemia17 Autoimmunediseases18 Chronicleukaemia19 HaemoglobinopathyandInbornerrorsofmetabolism20Lymphoma21 Multiplemyeloma22Myelodysplasia23Solidtumours
Nurses Group
Care-specific topics24Careofthecare-giver25Complementarytherapies26Donorissues27 Ethicalissues28Impactofnewtherapiesonpatientcare29Outpatientdevelopments30PalliativeandEndoflifecare31 PatientinformationandEducation32Protectivecare33Psycho-socialissues34Sexuality35Standardsofcare36Symptomsmanagement
37 EducationandSupportofnurses38Management39SurvivorshipandLateeffects40Qualityoflife
Data Management Group
41 DataManagement42Statistics
CME Accreditation at EBMT 2012
AsaparticipantofEBMT2012youareeligibletoreceiveContinuingMedical Education (CME) credit points from the EuropeanHematologyAssociation(EHA)
EuropeanhaematologistsarehighlymotivatedtoprovideproofthattheyareupdatingtheirknowledgeandskillsthroughparticipationinCMEactivitiesTheEuropeanHematologyAssociationCMESystemis being implementedas a service to Europeanhaematologists inresponse to this need The System facilitates identification andregistrationinCMEactivitieswhichhavebeensubmittedtoapeer-reviewaccreditationprocessandrespondtopre-establishedqualitystandards
CMEaccreditationisapermanentfeatureofEBMTannualmeetings
PhysiciansattendingEBMT2012areeligibletoreceive1EHA-CMEcreditpointforeveryhourofaccreditedscientificprogramme
EHA-CMEpointswillbeawardedforthefollowingsessionsbullEducationalsessionsbullWorkshopsessionsbullControversysessionsbullPlenarysessionsbullJointsessionsbullPresidentialsymposiumbullWorkingPartysessionsbullOralsessionsbullLunchtimemeetings
How to claim your EHA-CME points
The electronic EHA-CME system is fully automated and enablesparticipantsattheEBMT2012toclaimtheircreditsonline
You may create your account claim your credits and print yourEHA-CMEcertificateonlineatwwwehaweborg(select lsquoCMErsquo)FulldetailsonhowtocollectyourCMEpointswillbestatedintheFinalProgramme
Further information on the European Hematology Association CME system is available at cmeehaweborgandwwwehaweborg
28
regIstratIon
Registration fee
Until 12 January
2012
As from 13 January to 1March2012
As from 2 March
2012
PhysiciansMember euro300ndash euro420ndash euro480ndash
Non-Member euro450ndash euro560ndash euro650ndash
Nurses Group
Data Mgmt Group
Quality Mgmt Group
Cell Processing Technicians
Member euro200ndash euro320ndash euro380ndash
Non-Member euro300ndash euro420ndash euro480ndash
Student euro120ndash euro150ndash euro180ndash
Accompanying person
euro 25ndash euro 25ndash euro 25ndash
StudentsmustbeoneoftheauthorsofanacceptedabstractandmustprovideproofofundergraduatestudentstatusAwrittencertificationbytheheadoftheprogrammeisrequiredandmustbesenttoCongrex(Fax+41616867788)
The fee for active participants includes unlimited access to allsessionstheWelcomeReceptionaccesstotheExhibitiononecopyoftheFinalProgrammeandonecopyoftheAbstractBook
ThefeeforaccompanyingpersonsincludestheWelcomeReceptionandaccesstotheExhibition
PleasenoteAlthoughincludedintheregistrationfeesomesessionsand the Welcome Reception require separate registration (seeregistrationform)
Online Registration
ParticipantscanregisterviaInternetwwwebmtorgebmt2012PleasereadtheinstructionsontheInternetcarefullyFor online reservations payment by credit card is required Please do not use the online registration for group registrations
Registration form
ToregisterforthemeetingpleasereturntheregistrationformtotheOrganizingSecretariatinBasel
Group Registration
In order to make a group registration please request the specialgroupregistrationformfromtheOrganizingSecretariatordownloadthefile fromthewebsitewwwebmtorgebmt2012Onthis formyou can enter all participantsrsquo information together with your postal address and contact details Please note that we need thecomplete individual addresses (hospital department streetname and number postal code and city) of each participant Forfurther assistance please contact the Organizing Secretariat at ebmtcongrexcom
On-site Registration
TheregistrationdeskatthePalexpoisopenduringthefollowinghours
Saturday 31March2012 1700 ndash1900hSunday 1April2012 0800ndash1900hMonday 2April2012 0730ndash1800hTuesday 3April2012 0730ndash1800hWednesday 4April2012 0715ndash1300h
All documents including registration packets (congress walletpersonalnamebadgeabstractbookvouchers)willbehandedovertotheregisteredparticipantsOn-site registration will be accepted but receip of all congressdocumentscannotbeguaranteedPleasearriveearlyifyouwishtoregisteron-site
Payment
All fees for the congress registration and social events should bepaidinEURO(euro)totheEBMT2012OrganizingSecretariatndashclearlystatingtheparticipantlsquosnameandaddress
bull bybanktransfer(freeofcharge)to -BeneficiaryCongrexSwitzerlandLtdEBMT2012 -UBSAGBaselSwitzerland EUROAccountNo233-50301062A IBANCodeCH210023323350301062A
-BICUBSWCHZH80A -ClearingNo233
bull bycreditcard(VisaMasterCardAmericanExpress)
Responsibility
The participant acknowledges that heshe has no right to lodgedamage claims against the organizers should the holding of thecongress be hindered or prevented by unexpected political oreconomiceventsorgenerallyby forcemajeureorshould thenon-appearance of speakers or other reasons necessitate programmechangesWithregistrationtheparticipantacceptsthisproviso
By finishing the application the participant declares that heshe agrees to its personal and company data being processed byCongrexandthat thisdatamaybeusedfor informationpurposesoncongressesandevents in thefieldofhematologyorganizedbyCongrex In theopposingcase theparticipantnotifiesCongrexatthetimeofreturningthesignedapplication
Confirmation
Upon receipt of the correct registration fee each participant willreceiveaconfirmationofregistrationPleasebringthisconfirmationto the registration desk at the congress centre as proof of yourregistration
Cancellation Refund Policy
Refund of registration fees less 25 administrative charges canbeapplied for inwritinguntil1February2012 to theOrganizingSecretariat inBasel SwitzerlandAfter thisdateno refundwillbepossibleForanychangeofnamesafeeofeuro30ndashwillbecharged
29
general InFormatIon (In alphabetICal orDer)
Address before and after the EBMT 2012
OrganizingSecretariatEBMT2012 Tel +41616867711coCongrexSwitzerlandLtd Fax +41616867788POBox E-mail ebmtcongrexcom4002BaselSwitzerland wwwebmtorgebmt2012
Currency
TheofficialcurrencyistheSwissfranc(CHF)Althoughnotpartofthe EU many prices are nonetheless indicated in Euros and somemerchantsmayacceptEurosVisaMasterCardandAmericanExpressarewidelyacceptedandATMsarewidespreadBanksofferthebestexchangeratesfortravellerchequesandforeigncurrencybut it isalsopossibletoexchangemoneyatmajorhotelsmaintrainstationsandairportsBanksareopenMondaytoFriday
Exhibition
TheEBMT2012exhibitionpresentingthelatesttechnicalequipmentandpharmaceuticalproductswilltakeplaceinHall1ofthePalexpoGenevaThedetailedExhibitProspectuscanbeobtainedfromtheExhibitionDepartment(exhibitionchcongrexcom)
Final Programme
The Final Programme will be available on the Internet (wwwebmtorgebmt2012) by March 2012 Please indicate youremailaddressontheregistrationformandyouwillbeinformedassoonastheFinalProgrammeisontheInternetTheFinalProgrammebookletwillbealsodistributedatthemeetinginGeneva
Insurance
Themeetingorganizerscannotacceptliabilityforpersonalinjuriessustainedorfor lossordamageofpropertybelongingtomeetingparticipants or their accompanyingpersons eitherduring or as aresultofthemeetingPleasecheckthevalidityofyourowninsurance
Invitation Letters
IndividualsrequiringanofficialletterofinvitationinordertoattendthemeetingmaywritetotheOrganizingSecretariat(ebmtcongrexcom)Thisprocedureisdesignedtoassistparticipantstoobtainavisaorpermissiontoattendthemeetinganddoesnotapplytoregistrationfeesorotherexpenses
Please note that invitation letters can only be sent if the registration and payment has been received by the Organizing Secretariat
Italian Agency
ItalianparticipantsrequiringspecificauthorizationfromtheItalianHealthMinistryareadvisedtocontact
AIMEDUCATIONndashAIMGroup Tel +3902566011MsCristinaGhidoli Fax +390270048585ViaGiuseppeRipamonti129 E-mail cghidoniaimgroupeu20141MilanItaly wwwaimgroupeu
Language
TheofficialcongresslanguageisEnglishSimultaneous translation (English French German) will beprovidedforthePatientampFamilyDay
Lunches
FromMondaytillWednesdaylunchwillbeofferedintheexhibitionareaofthecongressvenue
Registration
Fordetailedinformationpleaserefertopage28
Speakersrsquo Service Centre (SSC)
TherewillbeacentrallylocatedSpeakersrsquoServiceCentreconnectedtoalllectureroomsAllspeakersarerequestedtohandintheirPowerPointpresentationspriortotheirlectureattheSSC
Tipping
Servicechargesaregenerally includedhowever it iscustomarytorounduptheamountwhenpayinginrestaurantsandtaxis
Transportation in Geneva
Geneva iswell catered towithbuses tramsand ferriesaswellasregulartrainconnectionstothetrainstationsldquoCornavinrdquointhecitycentreandldquoAeacuteroportrdquoattheairportPleaserefertoldquoTravellingtothePalexpordquo(page34)formoredetails
Venue
TheEBMT2012meetingwilltakeplaceatthePalexpoGenevawhichis conveniently located inwalkingdistance to theGenevaAirportandonly15minutesawayfromdowntownGeneva
Palexpo Exhibition amp Conference Center1218Grand-SaconnexGenevaSwitzerlandwwwgeneva-palexpoch
Visa Requirements
In order to visit Switzerland you may need to apply for an entryvisa Please check the currentVISA requirementswith thenearestSwissConsulateorEmbassy inyourcountrybeforeyourdeparturetoGenevaPleasealsobewellawareofthetimeforprocessingtheapplicationstoensureyouapplyintimeforyourvisit
World Wide Web
Please visit the EBMT 2012 website wwwebmtorgebmt2012 for regularly updated news and information Abstract submissionregistration compilation of your personal congress programme aswellas reservationofaccommodationand tours canbemadeviathislink
30
CIty oF geneva
Geneva
EmbeddedbetweentheAlpsandtheJurahillstheFrench-speaking
cityofGenevaliesinthebaywheretheRhoneleavesLakeGeneva
WithitshumanitariantraditionandcosmopolitanflairtheEuropean
seatoftheUNOandheadquartersoftheRedCrossisknownasthe
ldquocapitalofpeacerdquo
The symbol of the city is the ldquoJet drsquoeaurdquo ndash a fountain with a
140-metre-highwater jetattheperipheryofLakeGenevaTheold
towntheheartofGenevawiththeshoppingandbusinessquarter
issituatedontheleftbankoftheriverThereyoucanfindStPeterrsquos
CathedralaswellasthePlaceduBourg-de-Fourwhichistheoldest
squareinthecityQuayslakesidepromenadescountlessparkslively
sidestreetsintheoldtownandelegantshopsinvitegueststostroll
Besides being a congress city Geneva is also a centre for culture
andhistoryfortradefairsandexhibitionsThelaquoHorlogeFleuriraquothe
largeflowerclockintheldquoJardinAnglaisrdquo(EnglishGarden)isaworld-
renownedsymboloftheGenevawatchindustry
CulturallythismostwesterncityofSwitzerlandhasmuchtooffer
InternationalartistsperformintheGrandTheacuteacirctreandGenevaOpera
HouseGenevaalsoofferswiderangeofmuseumssuchastheldquoMuseacutee
internationaldelrsquohorlogerierdquoawatchmuseumwithacollectionof
jewellerywatchesandmusicalclocksandtheInternationalMuseum
oftheRedCrossandRedCrescentwhichprovidesaninsightintothe
workofthesehumanitarianorganizations
Climate
Genevaissituatedatahighaltitudewhichtogetherwiththelake
temperstheprevailingcontinentalclimateSummersarepleasantly
warmtohotandwintersrelativelymildwithtemperatureshovering
just above or below freezing In spring the temperatures range
fromapprox5degCto20degCthereforeawarmcoatespeciallyforthe
eveningsisrecommended
Shopping in Geneva GenevarsquosexclusiveshopsarelocatedontheRuesBassesndashthechicRueduRhocircneRuede laConfeacutedeacuterationRueduMarcheacuteandRuedelaCroix-drsquoOrWatchandjewelleryshopslinethesestreetsquiteliterallywithgoldAsanalternativeexcellentSwisschocolateissoldat the Du Rhocircne Rue de la Confeacutedeacuteration 3 and at the MartelRuedelaCroix-drsquoOr4MeanwhileforastrollaroundtheantiquesquarterandartgalleriesavisittotheOldTownandtheSt-GervaisandPacircquisdistrictsisamustGenevahasmanyoutdoormarkets forexample theflowermarketon the PlaceduMolard and the clothes andbookmarket on thePlace de la Madeleine which are open daily Flea markets areheld on Wednesdays and Saturdays at the Plaine de Plainpalais(0800ndash1800)OnTuesdayandFridaymorningsthesamespotisusedforacolourfulfruitandvegetablemarket(0800ndash1300)OnThursday regionalhandicraftsare soldat thePlacede laFusterie(0800ndash1900)The main department stores in Geneva are Bon Geacutenie Rue duMarcheacute34GlobusRueduRhocircne48andManorRueCornavin6Generalopeninghours for shops inGenevaareMonday toFriday0830ndash1900(Thursdayuntil2100)andSaturday0800ndash1800
Restaurants GenevaoffersafantasticselectionoftraditionalandlocalfareaswellasexcellentinternationalandethniccuisineLocal Geneva specialities include fresh fish from the lake and avarietyofporkdishes includingpetit saleacute (saltpork)and longeole (pork sausage) Traditional Swiss restaurants can also be foundthroughoutthecityA large variety of international restaurants offering moderntraditional ethnic or fusion menus can also be found in GenevaTherearegoodFrenchrestaurants inthehotelsonQuaiDuMontBlancandCheminduPetitSaconnexandonRuedeLausanneTheBoulevardHelvetiqueisagoodplacetofindgreatcafeacutesManyGenevarestaurantscloseonweekendsandespeciallySundayssocallaheadtoenquirereservationsarerecommended
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hotel aCCommoDatIon anD travel bookIngs
Official travel agency
Congrex Travel AGPOBox4002BaselSwitzerland
Hotel accommodationHotel rooms in various price categories in the city of Geneva have beenreserved
Tel +41616909411Fax +41616909414E-mailebmthotelcongrexcom
Online bookings
Participants can book their hotel room via internet wwwcongrexchebmt2012Fullprepaymentbycreditcard(VisaMastercardorAmericanExpress)ismandatoryifyouregisteron-lineEachparticipantwillreceiveaconfirmationAfter12 January 2012hotelaccommodationissubjecttoavailability
Hotel reservation form
If you have no access to the Internet please send the Hotel Reservation Form as soon as possible but latest by 12 January 2012toCongrexTravelAGAftertheabovementioneddeadlinerequestswillbeacceptedbuthotelaccommodationissubjecttoavailabilityandcannotbeguaranteedAfterthisdeadlinealatereservationfeeof euro30ndashwillbechargedAdditionallytheformoffersyouthechoicetomakeeitheradepositpaymentwithrestpaymentbyinvoicetoCongrexTravelAGbefore thecongressoradepositpaymentwithrestpaymentdirectlyupondepartureatthehotelagainstcreditcardguarantee
Payment policy
To guarantee your reservation a deposit of EUR 200ndashisrequiredUpon receipt of the hotel reservation form each participant willreceiveafinalconfirmationwithaninvoiceHotelrequestswithoutpaymentcannotbeacceptedAllrequestswillbehandledonaldquofirstcome-firstservedbasisrdquo
CancellationRefund Policy
If your reservation is cancelled before 12 January 2012 theprepaymentordepositwillberefundedlesseuro60ndashhandlingfeeIfyourreservationiscancelledafter 12 January 2012norefundscanbemadeAnychangeof reservationwillbesubject toahandlingfee of euro30ndashChangesorcancellationshavetobemadeinwritingto Congrex Travel AG If you arrive later or leave earlier than theoriginallybookeddatesthehotelmightchargeno-showcosts
Hotel desk
CongrexTravelAGwillbepresentwithadeskintheregistrationareaduringthemeeting
Flight Bookings and Official AirlineTheEBMThasdesignatedevent-travel specialistCongrexTravel toserveastheofficialagentfortravel
Tel +41615607560Fax +41616909214E-mailebmtflightscongrexcom
OpeninghoursMondayndashFriday0800ndash1730
SpecialfaresareavailableforflightstoGenevaandorZurichandbackbetween24Marchand11April2012
Hotel Accommodation and Travel BookingsSAVE UP TO 20 ON TRAVEL WITH THE STAR ALLIANCEtrade NETWORK
TheStarAlliancememberairlinesarepleasedtobeappointedastheOfficialAirlineNetworkfortheEBMT2012
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Registeredparticipantsplusoneaccompanyingpersontravellingtotheeventcanqualifyforadiscountofupto20dependingonfareandclassoftravelbooked
TheparticipatingairlinesforthiseventareAdriaAirwaysAegeanAirlines Air Canada Air China ANA Asiana Airlines AustrianAirlinesBlue1bmiBrusselsAirlinesContinentalAirlinesCroatiaAirlines EgyptAir LOT Polish Airlines Lufthansa ScandinavianAirlines SingaporeAirlines SouthAfricanAirways Spanair SWISSInternational Air Lines TAM Airlines TAP Portugal THAI TurkishAirlinesUnitedUSAirways
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soCIal events
Welcome Reception
Sunday 1 April 2012 2015
AftertheOpeningSessionparticipantsaccompanyingpersonsandexhibitorsareinvitedtoattendtheWelcomeReceptionwhichwilltakeplaceinthefoyersofthePalexpo
Freeadmission
Please register online or by completing the registration form if you wish to participate at the Welcome Reception (even though it is free of charge)
EBMT Party
Tuesday 3 April 2012
TheEBMTPartywillbeheldatUptownGenevaUptownGenevaisamoderncomplexandculturaleventcentrelocatedbehindthemaintrainstationinthecitycentreofGeneva
The perfect location to meet gather and dance with your EBMTcolleaguesandfriendsafterabusycongressdayUnderthethemeldquotraditional Switzerland and its modern twistrdquo you will have thepleasure to flavour different kinds of the traditional swiss cuisineandmusicinvariousrooms
Whetheryouwanttoenjoyaglassofwineinaquietandrelaxedatmosphereorifyouprefertodancethenightawayyoudefinitelyshouldnotmissthisevening
euro 9000 per person (Physicians)euro 6500 per person (Nurses Quality Managers Data Managers
Cell Processing Technicians)
copyComugneroSilvanafotoliade
copyBergfeefotoliade copyMirkoMeierfotoliade
Your conference in good handsConference management services tailored to your goals
33
DaIly tours
Geneva City tour and Boat Cruise
Sunday1April20121340ndash1700Tuesday3April20121340ndash1700
EUR 6000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
The city tour of Geneva will show you the International part of Geneva such as the worldrsquos peacemaking organizations followedbya tourof themain touristattractions like theFlowerclockandmanymore Thenget a taste ofGenevarsquos historywith your guideonawalkingtourThetourcontinuesonthelakewithaonehourboatcruisewhichwillmakeyoudiscoverthemajorattractionsofthelakeofGenevatheWaterFountaintheUNBuildingtheCastleofBellerivetheMermaidandmanymoreinterestingsites
Meeting pointGenevaPalexpo1330 in front of the main entrance
byBengoVISTAch
Montreux with Castle Chillon
Monday2April20120900ndash1400
EUR 8000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
AfteraridethroughtheVaudcountrysidepassingthefamoustownsofVevey andMontreuxwewill arrive at theChateaudeChillonHereaguidedtourwillshowyouaroundthecastleAfterthetouryouwillboardasteamerthatwilltakeyouonabeautifultripwithlovelyviewsofthelandscapeandeventuallytakeyoutoMontreuxwhereyouwillhavetimetowanderthestreets
Meeting point GenevaPalexpo0845 in front of the main entrance
byMarekBLASZCZYK-Panoramio
Museum Tour
Monday2April20121400ndash1700
Euro 6500 per person (includingpickupandreturntoGenevaPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
by galynaforever
Consistingof fourdifferent sites theMuseacuteesdrsquoArt etdrsquoHistoire isoneof the largestmuseumgroups in SwitzerlandOver anumberofyearstheMuseacuteeshaveputtogetherimpressivecollectionsinthefieldsofarchaeologyfineartsandappliedartsandbearwitnesstothehistoryofcivilisationsfromprehistorictomoderntimesDuring the one hour tour of the Palais des Nations you will seeseveraldifferentroomsYouwillhearaboutcurrentactivitiesoftheUnitedNationsandaboutthehistoryofthePalaisdesNations
Meeting point GenevaPalexpo1345 in front of the main entrance
Day trip Gruyegravere Golden
Tuesday3April20120900ndash1700
Euro 10000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach 3courselunchmenuallentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
byLairJeanClaud
ThereisnobettertemptationthanchocolatesmellTakeajourneythroughchocolatetraditionatatastingofthemostfamousofSwissdelicaciesAdmirebreathtakinglandscapesofGruyegraveresonthewayto the cheese factory where you will receive an interesting insight on authenticAlpinecheesemaking
Meeting pointGenevaPalexpo0845 in front of the main entrance
Note for all tours Tours are based on a minimum of 25 participants If a tour does not take place due to insufficient numbers the ticket will be reimbursed in full Otherwise please note that tickets for excursions are non-refundable An English-speaking guide will conduct all toursOn-site requests for tours are welcome but cannot be guaranteed
34
travellIng to the palexpo
ThePalexpoislocatedneartheairportofGenevaeasilyaccessiblefromthecitycentrebypublictransport(busNodeg5stopldquoPalexpordquo)andbycarfromthemotorway
Arriving by Plane
Geneva Palexpo Exhibition and Conference Centre is located500meters from theGeneva InternationalAirport For thosewhowishtowalkitisapproximatelya15minutewalkfromtheairporttoPalexpofollowthesignsYoucanalsotakeNdeg5busfromtheairportldquoAeacuteroportrdquotoPalexpo(2stops)TraveltimebytaxifromtheAirporttothePalexpoisapprox5minutesCostapproximatelyCHF1500
Arriving by Train
TherearetwotrainstationsinGenevaThemainstationinthecity(GareCornavin)andtheairporttrainstation(GareAeacuteroport)
Fromthemainstationinthecityyoucantakeeitherbusnodeg5tothePalexpowhichtakesapprox15minutesAnotheroptionistotakeatraintotheairporttrainstationfromwhereitisa15minuteswalktothePalexpo
Arriving by Car
ToreachthePalexpotakethemotorwayandfollowthesignstotheairport(Aeacuteroport)orPalexpoParkingpossibilitiesavailabledirectlyatthePalexpo
Bus
EfficientgroundtransfersareavailablefromGenevaPalexpotothecitycentreandthemaintrainstationNdeg5bus(HocircpitalndashPalexpondash Aeacuteroport) links Geneva Palexpo with the City Centre in only15minutesand runs frequently fromearlymorning to late in theevening
Taxis
Taxis in Geneva can be ordered by phone hailed in the street orfoundatabout60authorisedtaxiranksintownairportandmainstation
FaresbetweenairportandcityrangefromaboutCHF3000toCHF3500anddependontrafficconditionstimeofdayandnumberofpassengers Presently the farewithinGeneva includingairport istheamountshownonthetaximeter
Public Transportation Geneva
GenevaiswellcateredtowithbusestramsandferriesThebusandtramservicesinGenevaarerunbytheTPG(TransportsPublicsGenevois)wwwtpgch
Busesand trams run from0600ndash2400dependingon the serviceEachbusandtramstophastimetablesandmapscoveringtheentireGenevanetwork
ThetramwayisunderconstantexpansionoftenresultinginroadworksTheTPGwebsitewwwtpgchisprovidinginformationontheirservicestimetablesmapsinformationonroadworksandgeneralinformation
On Friday and Saturday nights the TPG runs a night bus serviceNoctambus which runs from 000 ndash 0400 (although times can beinfrequentandirregular)
How to purchase a ticket
Allvisitorsstayingatahotel inGenevacanbenefitfromtheGenevaTransport Card with no additional cost This personal and non-transferablepassisestablisheduponthevisitorrsquoscheck-inatthehotelenabling itsholderuseof theentirepublic transportationnetwork inGenevawithout restriction (bus trainandboat)withvalidity for theentiredurationofhisherstayincludingthedepartureday
IfarrivingattheairportyoucanpickupafreeticketforpublictransportfromthemachineinthebaggagecollectionareaattheArrivallevelThisUniresoticketofferedbyGenevaInternationalAirportallowsyoutousepublictransportinGenevafreeforaperiodof80minutes
Regularticketscanalsobepurchasedfromthemachineslocatedatbusstops(CHForEurochangerequired)andattheSwissrailwaystation
35
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9 4 Bristol ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
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14 4 Le Montbrillant ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
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16 4 Nash-Ville ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
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20 4 Rotary ldquoChantepouletrdquo bus ndeg 10
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27 3 Cristal ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
28 3 Drake amp Longchamp ldquoButinirdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
29 3 Edelweiss ldquoNavigationrdquo bus ndeg 1
30 3 Eden ldquoSismondirdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
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33 3 Jade ldquoMocirclerdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
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42 3 Suisse ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
43 3 Suitehotel ldquoPailly (Balexert)rdquo bus ndeg 10
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regIstratIon Forms
Goto bull EBMT 2012 Registration Form bull EBMT 2012 Education Day for Nurses bull EBMT 2012 Patient amp Family Day bull Hotel Reservation Form
15
sCIentIFIC programme physICIans tuesDay 3 aprIl 2012
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 5Iron overload in HSCT ndash assessment and treatment
Chairs Alberto Bosi (Florence IT) Michel Duchosal (Lausanne CH)
0800ndash0830 Iron overload and outcome of allogeneic HSCTJohnKoreth(BostonUS)
0830ndash0900 Posttransplant iron depletionAntonioPiga(TurinIT)
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 6AML allogeneic HSCT in first CR
Chairs Didier Blaise (Marseille FR) Charles Craddock (Birmingham UK)
0800ndash0830 Non-transplant results in the elderly AMLAlanBurnett(CardiffUK)
0830ndash0900 How to transplant patients with AML in 1 CRJanCornelissen(RotterdamNL)
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 7Haemoglobinopathy and HSCT
Paediatric Day
Session
Chairs Guido Lucarelli (Rome IT) Ardeshir Ghavamzadeh (Tehran IR)
0800ndash0830 ThalassaemiaEmanueleAngelucci(CalgiariIT)
0830ndash0900 Sickle cell diseaseFranccediloiseBernaudin(CreacuteteilFR)
0800 ndash 0900 Educational 8Stem cell transplantation for relapsed refractory Hodgkinrsquos lymphoma patients
Chair Paolo Corradini (Milan IT)
0800ndash0830 Autologous stem cell transplantAndreasJosting(CologneDE)
0830ndash0900 Allogeneic stem cell transplantAnnaSureda(CambridgeUK)
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 5Immunosuppressive drugs for GvHD
Chairs Mauricette Michallet (Lyon FR) Yves Chalandon (Geneva CH)
0800ndash0830 Overview of immunosuppressive agents for prevention and treatment of GvHDCoreyCutler(BostonUS)
0830ndash0900 When and how to use which drugErnstHoller(RegensburgDE)
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 6HLA antibodies in HSCT
Chairs Effie Petersdorf (Seattle US) Jean Villard (Geneva CH)
0800ndash0830 Technical approach of HLA-antibody testingStefanSchaub(BaselCH)
0830ndash0900 The role of anti-HLA antibodies in rejection AnnekeBrand(LeidenNL)
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 7Decision making How to choose a cord blood unit
Paediatric Day
Session
Chairs Vincent Kindler (Geneva CH)
0800ndash0830 Umbilical cord blood transplantation how when and for whomArnonNagler(TelHashomerIL)
0830ndash0900 Single double CB unit or intramedullary application VandersonRocha(OxfordUK)
0930 ndash 1100 Plenary Session 1GvHD
Chairs Mary Horowitz (Milwaukee US) Ernst Holler (Regensburg DE)
0930ndash1000 Second line treatment when to start and what to useGeacuterardSocieacute(ParisFR)
1000ndash1030 Experimental drugs for GvHDDanWeissdorf(MinneapolisUS)
1030ndash1100 Assessment of treatment response StevenPavletic(BethesdaUS)
0930 ndash 1100 Plenary Session 2Cellular therapy
Chairs Marina Cavazzana-Calvo (Paris FR) Aleksandra Wodnar-Filipowicz (Basel CH)
0930ndash1000 Epithelial stem cells and regenerative medicine PaulRRiley(LondonUK)
1000ndash1030 Wiskott Aldrich SyndromeChristophKlein(HannoverDE)
1030ndash1100 Gene therapy for chronic granulomatous disease lessons and perspectivesManuelGrez(FrankfurtDE)
16
sCIentIFIC programme physICIans tuesDay 3 aprIl 2012
0930 ndash 1100 Plenary Session 3Paediatric Day
Paediatric Day
Session
Chairs Christina Peters (Vienna AT) Kurt Leibundgut (Berne CH)
0930ndash1000 Advances in overcoming treatment resistance in recurrent malignant brain tumours
From autologous to allogeneic HSCT following myeloablative chemotherapy HishamAbdel-Azim(LosAngelesUS)
1000ndash1030 Allogeneic HSCT for children with monosomy 7FrancoLocatelli(RomeIT)
1030ndash1100 Paediatric haploidentical allogeneic stem cell transplantationPeterLang(TuumlbingenDE)
0930 ndash 1100 Joint Session Physicians NursesldquoSee all hear all say everythingrdquo how to prevent miscommunication
Chairs Arno Mank (Amsterdam NL) Andreacute Tichelli (Basel CH)
0930ndash1000 What healthcare professionals believe they say and what patients think they hearLesleyFallowfield(BrightonUK)
1000ndash1030 Look through my eyesrsquo The patientrsquos point of viewPeterKapitein(NL)
1030ndash1100 Communication within the nurse-physician team AlexanderKiss(BaselCH)
1130 ndash 1300 Working Party Sessions
- Chronic Leukaemia
- Paediatric Diseases Paediatric Day Session
1130 ndash 1300 Nuclear Accidents Session
1130 ndash 1300 Controversy 3Older sibling versus young unrelated donor
Chairs Geacuterard Socieacute (Paris FR) Andreas Buser (Basel CH)
1130ndash1200 Older sibling is betterDietgerNiederwieser(LeipzigDE)
1200ndash1230 Younger perfectly matched unrelated donor is better NicolausKroumlger(HamburgDE)
1230ndash1300 Discussion
1300 ndash 1400 Nature Publishing Group
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time meeting 4We at the EBMT
Chairs Alejandro Madrigal (London UK) Alois Gratwohl (Basel CH)
1310ndash1330 25 years of electronic data management lessons for the futureRonaldBrand(LeidenNL)
1330ndash1350 Ten years after the first JACIE inspectionChristianChabannon(MarseilleFR)
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time meeting 5Post-transplant care when the child becomes an adult
Paediatric Day
Session
Chairs Giorgio Dini (Genoa IT) Tayfun Guumlngoumlr (Zurich CH)
1310ndash1330 Transition paediatrics-adult care CharlotteNiemeyer(FreiburgDE)
1330ndash1350 Adolescence in the posttransplant phase ThomasKlingebiel(FrankfurtDE)
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time meeting 6Last minute hot topic
1400 ndash 1530 Oral Sessions 7 ndash 12
1600 ndash 1730 Working Party Sessions
- Infectious Diseases
- Inborn Errors Paediatric Day Session
- Lymphoma
1600 ndash 1730 Controversy 4Are cord blood banks affordable
Chairs Sergio Querol (London UK) Grazia Nicoloso de Faveri (Berne CH)
1600ndash1630 No they are notThomasBart(BerneCH)
1630ndash1700 Yes they are GesineKoumlgler(DuumlsseldorfDE)
1700ndash1730 Discussion
1600 ndash 1730 Joint Session EBMT WBMT
1730 ndash 1900 Poster Sessions
17
sCIentIFIC programme physICIans WeDnesDay 4 aprIl 2012
nuClear aCCIDent CommIttee traInIng sessIon WeDnesDay 4 aprIl 2012
0730 ndash 0830 General Assembly
0830 ndash 1000 Oral Sessions 13 ndash 20
1030 ndash 1200 Plenary Session 4Do registries still have a future
Chairs Norbert-Claude Gorin (Paris FR) Jane Apperley (London UK)
1030ndash1100 The macroeconomics of stem cell transplantationAloisGratwohl(BaselCH)
1100ndash1130 The future of observational research in stem cell transplantationMaryHorowitz(MilwaukeeUS)
1130ndash1200 Donor follow-up ndash why it is neededSuzannavanWalraven(LeidenNL)
1030 ndash 1200 Plenary Session 5Endothelial disease in HSCT
Chairs Andrea Bacigalupo (Genoa IT) Eliane Gluckman (Paris FR)
1030ndash1100 The role of the endothelium in HSCTEnricCarreras(BarcelonaES)
1100ndash1130 Sinusoidal obstruction syndromeLauraRubbia-Brandt(GenevaCH)
1130ndash1200 Transplant associated microangiopathyTapaniRuutu(HelsinkiFI)
1030 ndash 1200 Plenary Session 6Stem cells and the microenvironment
Chairs John Goldman (London UK) Markus Manz (Zurich CH)
1030ndash1100 Stem cells out of the nicheTsveeLapidot(RehovotIL)
1100ndash1130 Stem cells into the thymus YannBarrandon(LausanneCH)
1130ndash1200 Mesenchymal and haematopoietic stem cells form a unique bone marrow niche SimoacutenMeacutendez-Ferrer(MadridES)
1030 ndash 1200 Joint Session EBMT WMDA
1215 ndash 1345 Final Plenary SessionAll around the telomere
Chairs Willem Fibbe (Leiden NL) Gabriela Baerlocher (Berne CH)
1215ndash1245 Telomere structure and maintenance by the telomerase enzymeJoachimLingner(LausanneCH)
1245ndash1315 Dyskeratosis congenita a disorder of telomere biologyBlancheAlter(RockvilleUS)
1315ndash1345 Telomere attrition and the telomeropathies focus on marrow failure and regenerationNealYoung(BethesdaUS)
1345 ndash 1400 Closing Session
1400 ndash 1800 Advanced EBMT training course on European approach to the medical management of mass radiation exposure
Chairs R Powles (London UK) A Madrigal (London UK)
1400 IntroductionAlejandroMadrigal(LondonUK)
1405 Basic irradiation physics for ldquobeginnersrdquoDuncanCox(UK)
1420 Previous incidents effects of irradiationLeifStenke(StockholmSE)
1450 Scenarios ndash hidden sources overtDuncanCox(UK)
1520 Primary triageTonyBleetman(UK)
1550 Secondary triage METREPOL EBMT Pocket GuideRayPowles(LondonUK)
1620 Supportive therapy to neutropenic patientsGrahamJackson(Newcastle-upon-TyneUK)
1650 BMT protocols BMT triageTonyPagliuca(LondonUK)
1705 Multi-organ dysfunction syndromeBahwnaSirohi(NewDelhiIN)
1720 EBMT REMM HPA website familiarizationJaneApperley(LondonUK)
1750 Closing remarksRayPowles(LondonUK)
RegistrationIfinterestedpleaseenrollforthesessionviaonlineapplicationorcontactSharonGage
sharongagesrgprojectmanagementcouk
18
nurses eDuCatIon Day sunDay 1 aprIl 2012
EBMT Education Day for Nurses amp Allied Health Professionals
AsinpreviousyearstherewillbeaPre-meetingEducationDayaimedatnursesandhealthprofessionalThefocusofthe8thAnnualEducationDay will be ldquoEarly and late effects after Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation and their impact of the patientrsquos quality of liferdquo Our ambitionisthatnursesandalliedhealthprofessionalsregardlessoftheirexperiencewithinthefieldofHSCTwillhavesomethingnewtolearnfromthisdayandbringhometotheirownpractice
EBMT Education Day Preliminary Programme
0900ndash0910 Welcome and introductionArnoMank(AmsterdamNL)
0910ndash0950 Nausea amp vomiting ndash to vomit or not to vomit MalinHakansson(GothenburgSE)
0950ndash1030 Skin care ndash not every rash is GvHD EileenParry(LancashireUK)
1030ndash1100 Coffeebreak
1100ndash1145 The golden hour ndash management of neutropenic sepsis JohnMurray(ManchesterUK)
1145ndash1230 Abnormal liver function tests CathrinFlynn(DublinIE)
1230ndash1330 Lunch
RegistrationThis education day is separate from the EBMT meeting and registration for the congress does not automatically entitle participation at the EBMT Education Day
PleaseregisterviaInternetwwwebmtorgebmt2012LinkRegistration(Paymentbycreditcardwillbenecessary)orusetherespectiveregistrationformThankstogenerouscorporatesponsorshiptheregistrationfeeisonlyeuro50ndashperparticipantForassistancepleasecontactebmtcongrexch
1330ndash1410 Stepping out ndash rehabilitation post HSCT JoachimWiskermann(HeidelbergDE)
1410ndash1450 Fertility CorienEcltink(AmsterdamNL)
1450ndash1510 Coffeebreak
1510ndash1550 Late effects YvesChalandon(GenevaCH)
1550ndash1630 Survivorship DianaGreenfield(SheffieldUK)
1630ndash1640 ClosingElisabethWallhult(GothenburgSE)
19
monDay 2 aprIl 2012 ndash sCIentIFIC programme nurses group WeDnesDay 4 aprIl 2012
Educational Sessions
There will be six early morning educational sessions covering thefollowingtopics
bull Extra Corporal Photopheresis (ECP) PeterTaylor(UK)
bull Management of the immunosuppressive patient VeroniqueCamus(CH)
bull Transplant at home ChristinaGallego(ES)
bull Donor issues ndash Who is looking after me MalreadNiconghalie(IE)
bull Compliance MonicaFliedner(CH)
bull Safe administration of chemotherapy BernieOrsquoDonnell(IE)
Workshops
This year theNursesgroupwill hold fourworkshopsand threeofthesewillberepeatedAllworkshopswillhavelimitedcapacityItishopedthatbydoingthiswewillbeabletohaveamoreinteractiveandpracticalsession
Workshop 1Central Venous Access Device (CVAD)
Steve Hill (Manchester UK)
Workshop 2Sexuality
Corien M Eeltink (Amsterdam NL)
Workshop 3Care of the carer
Barry Quinn (London UK)
Workshop 4European management
Susanne Heijmenberg (Amsterdam NL)
Nurses Annual Meeting
TheNursesAnnualMeetingwilltakeplaceonTuesdayfrom0830to0920
repeatedworkshopswithlimitedattendance
Plenary Sessions
Therewillbefiveplenarysessionswiththreespeakerseachgivingparticipants the opportunity to meet the expert
Disease updates
bull Lymphoma PeterDreger(HeidelbergDE)
bull Acute Lymphatic Leukemia MohamadMohty(FR)
bull Aplastic anaemia
Apheresis
bull Mobilisation JohnMurray(ManchesterUK)
bull Extra Corporal Photopheresis (ECP) MaggieFoster(UK)
bull Donor follow-up JoergHalter(BaselCH)
Management of haematology emergencies
bull Septic shock JohnMurray(ManchesterUK)
bull Extravasation BernieOacuteDonell(IE)
bull Tumour lysis JoachimBlankart(HamburgDE)
bull Transfusion reactions MonicaBraisch(CH)
Management of relapse
bull The transition from active to palliative care MatsLinderholm(UmearingSE)
bull Donor Lymphocyte Infusion (DLI) EudoardoOlavarrioLopez(ES)
bull Ethical issues-dilemmas TanjaKrones(CH)
Paediatrics
bull Sibling to the patient MargarethaNolbris(GothenburgSE)
bull Complementary therapy OliveOacuteNeill(IE)
bull Psychological aspects
TheNursesrsquogrouplooksforwardtomeetingyouatEBMT2012inGenevaThemeetingthisyearwillincludethecombinationofeducationalsessionsworkshops(limitedattendance)plenarysessionsandorallypresentedabstractsandposters
ThemainmeetingwillopenonMondaymorningwithaPresidentialsymposiumgivinganoverviewoftheactivitiesaswellastheachievementsanddevelopmentsoftheEBMTNursesGroupThisyeartherewillbeakeynotespeakerProfDrNoraKearneydirectoroftheCancerCareResearchCentreoftheUniversityofStirling(UK)ShewilltalkaboutnursingresearchandhoweducationcanimprovetheprofileoftheBMTnurse
20
Oral Sessions
Oralsessionswillbeselectedfromsubmittedabstractsaccordingtoscoresgiventothembytheabstractreviewboard
Poster Sessions
Nursesrsquo posters selected from submitted abstracts will be displayedthroughoutthecongresswithtimefordiscussiononMondayandTuesdayeveningswhenpresentersareexpectedtobeavailableattheirposter
Prizes
The Nurses group is pleased to announce that the best oralpresentationandthebestposterwillbeawarded
National Group Meetings
AsinpreviousyearsnationalgroupshavetheopportunitytomeetanddiscussnationalmattersofHSCTnursingintheirownlanguageCountries which donrsquot have a formal national group yet couldget together and discuss setting up a national group to combineworkforcesandexchangeexperiencesintheirownlanguage
Nurses Satelllite Symposia
Two Nursing Satellite Symposia will take place on Monday andTuesdayfrom1300ndash1400
monDay 2 aprIl 2012 ndash sCIentIFIC programme nurses group WeDnesDay 4 aprIl 2012
21
sCIentIFIC programme Data management group
As inprevious years theEBMTDataManagementgroupwill usetheopportunityprovidedbythisAnnualMeetingtoofferaseriesoftechnicalandscientificsessionsfordatamanagementprofessionalswithinaninteractiveandfriendlyenvironmentThiswillbeanotheruniqueopportunityforindividualsfromdifferentcentrescountriesandinstitutionstomeetupandgettoknoweachotherfacetoface
ProMISe Training SessionsWeareonceagainofferingtrainingsessionsonhowtoaccessandusetheRegistrydatabasebymeansofProMISeforData Entry andData Retrieval ndash with additional sessions this year for HLA and MED-B formsTheData Entrysession isan introductionandonlyabsolute beginners shouldsignupforitThiscoursewillemphasizehowtoenteraMED-Aregistration(includingsubsequenttransplantandfollow-upsforapatient)TheData Retrieval session will focus on obtaining data listings frequencies and how to run reportsAlthough this course is open to all users it is not recommendedforpeoplewhoareabsolutebeginners[PleasenotethattheDataRetrievalsessiononTuesday isarepetitionoftheMondaysessiontoallowmoreparticipantstoattendandbenefitfromthecourse]
The HLA Data Entry session on Tuesday is a workshop sessionwhich will focus on how to enter HLA typing reports for thoseusers who want to do it themselves (building on the morningrsquosHLAEducationalsession inthe lecturehall)Thissession isaimedprimarily at experienced ProMISe users The ADVANCED DATA ENTRY (including MED-B) amp QampA training session on Tuesdayafternoon is open to everyoneandwillconcentrateonexamplesofcomplexdataincludingaddingmissingdatafollowupssubsequentdiagnosesandtransplantsaswellastheintricaciesofMED-BdataentrywithapracticalQampAsession
Please note A maximum of 30 participants can attend eachProMISe training session in the main computer room We kindlyask participants to register in advance following the instructions providedonthecongressregistrationformwithaseparateformtobecompletedforProMISetrainingcourses
Educational SessionsAvariedprogrammefordatamanagementprofessionalsatalllevelsof their career Therewillbeeducational sessions toassistpeoplewho are new to the field to enhance their knowledge and somesessionswithhigherscientificcontextwhichshouldbeofinteresttoeverybodyregardlessofbackgroundThesessionswillincludebullScience-stemcellmobilizationantibodiesacuteleukaemiaHLAbullJACIE-explanationandrequirementsforJACIEaccreditationbullDataqualityndashalwaysimportantbullPaediatricsbullSessionsonFollow-upformssolidtumours(withreferenceto
Med-Bforms)survivorshipandlong-termfollow-upfocusingonissuesfacedbypatients
bullHintsandtipsfortransplantregistrationndashaworkshoptypesessionondataentryforallcentres
bullPresentationsfromDatamanagersandotherprofessionalsbasedincentressharingtheirexperiencendashwithexamplesofprocedurestheyusetoensuregoodworkingpractise
Werecommendparticipantstoattendasmanysessionsaspossiblendasheveniftheydonotseemtorelatetotheirwork(wehavefoundinthepastthatpeoplelearnmoreaboutadulttransplantsbyfindingoutwhatisinvolvedinpaediatrictransplants)Sothatwecanalllearnfrom each other we encourage active participation raising issuesandrequestingclarifications
1500 ndash 1800 Statistical Course 1 Saturday 31 March 2012
0900 ndash 1200 Statistical Course 2 Sunday 1 April 2012
1340 ndash 1540 Statistical Symposium Tuesday 3 April 2012
1600 ndash 1730 Statistical Roundtable Tuesday 3 April 2012
22
0900 ndash 1700 ProMISe2 Training Sessions
0900ndash1200 Data retrieval (experienced users only)KeirenKirklandJuliaLee(LondonUK)
1330ndash1430 HLA data entry (experienced users only)ShelleyHewerdineAugustinCabrera(LondonUK)
1500ndash1700 Advanced data entry (including Med B) and Q amp A workshopCarmenRuiz(LondonUK)
0900 ndash 1630 ProMISe2 Training Sessions
0900ndash1200 Data entry (new users only)HelenBaldomero(BaselCH)NicoleRaus(LyonFR)
1330ndash1630 Data retrieval (experienced users only)KeirenKirklandJuliaLee(LondonUK)
0900 ndash 1030 JACIE Educational Session
1045 ndash 1710 Educational Sessions
1045ndash1125 Stem cell mobilization ndash a key development in modern blood and marrow transplantationCurlyMorris(BelfastUK)
0900 ndash 1500 Educational Sessions
0900ndash1030 HLAIliasDoxiadis(LeidenNL)
1040ndash1120 AntibodiesSilviaMontoto(LondonUK)
1130ndash1210 Acute leukaemia (including ALL)SebastianGiebel(GliwicePL)
1210ndash1330 LunchBreak
1330ndash1410 Centre presentation ndash details to be adviced
1420ndash1500 Centre presentation ndash details to be adviced
1135ndash1215 Hints and tips for transplant registration with the EBMTCarmenRuiz(LondonUK)
1225ndash1305 The importance of follow-up formsSimonaIacobelli(RomeIT)
1305ndash1400 LunchBreak
1400ndash1440 Survivorship follow up issues and patientsrsquo experiencesMichelleKenyon(LondonUK)
1450ndash1530 Solid tumoursDidierBlaise(MarseilleFR)
1540ndash1620 Paediatric diseasesIsaacYaniv(Petach-TikvaIL)
1630ndash1710 Queries questions and the first Data Quality QuizBeateLindner(InnsbruckAT)FranziskaStrehle(UlmDE)
sCIentIFIC programme Data management group tuesDay 3 aprIl 2012
sCIentIFIC programme Data management group monDay 2 aprIl 2012
23
sCIentIFIC programme QualIty management group monDay 2 aprIl 2012
1030 ndash 1130 Workshop 1Indicators (JACIE Standards)
1030ndash1040 Clinical indicatorPhillipeLewalle(BrusselsBE)
1040ndash1050 Collection indicatorPhuongHuynh(BrusselsBE)
1050ndash1100 Processing IndicatorGillesClapisson(LyonFR)
1100ndash1130 Q amp A
1400 ndash 1500 Lecture 1How we validate the apheresis machine
Chair Harry C Schouten (Maastricht NL)
1400ndash1420 tbc1420ndash1440 SandraLoaiza(LondonUK)1440ndash1500 KristinaHoumllig(DresdenDE)
1515 ndash 1615 Lecture 2Can you save money by improving the quality
Chair Elena Vassalo (Turin IT)
1515ndash1615 FreacutedeacutericNouaille(Neuilly-sur-SeineFR)
1630 ndash 1730 Lecture 3Engaging physicians in quality
Chair Pierre Biron (Lyon FR)
1630ndash1730 EduardoOlavarria(PamplonaES)
1730 ndash 1830 Workshop 2Electronic quality management system (commercial and in-inhouse alternatives)
1730ndash1740 Manual systemKirtashPatel(LondonUK)
1740ndash1750 Electronic system used at Maastricht University HospitalBiancaWauben(MaastrichtNL)
1750ndash1800 Electronic system used at Leacuteon-BeacuterardPierreEmmanuelDonot(LyonFR)
1800ndash1830 Q amp A
aDvanCe notICe
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39th Annual Meeting of the European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation
39th Meeting of the Physicians29th Meeting of the EBMT Nurses Group12th Meeting of the EBMT Data Management Group5th Meeting of the Quality Management Group2nd Meeting of the Cell Processing Group7th EBMTPatientampFamilyDaybullSaturday6April2013
London UK bull 7 ndash 10 April 2013
2013
European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation
EBMTExcellence in Science
24
1st ebmt Cell proCessIng Day monDay 2 aprIl 2012
1st Meeting of the EBMT Cell Processing Group
ThefirstCell Processing Day of theEBMT isplannedjointlybyEBMTandISCT
It is mainly intended for persons working in the cellprocessing laboratory as technicians working on thebenchbiologistsandphysiciansdirectlyinvolvedincellprocessing cell processing laboratory managers andpersons responsible for quality assessment of the cell processingpart
The programme includes theoretical presentationsdiscussions and sessions considering practical aspectsofcellprocessingproblemmanagementandreporting
The Cell Processing Group will meet on Monday 2 April 2012 andisanintegralpartoftheEBMT2012Annual Meeting which takes place at the PalexpoGenevainSwitzerlandfrom1ndash4April2012
PhotoBloodcellscopyKeystoneSciencePhotoLibraryAndrewSyred
Taking place during the EBMT 2012
Annual Meeting
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 1Stem cell engineering
Chairs Ineke Slaper-Cortenbach (Utrecht NL) Federico Rodriguez (San Diego USA)
Graft engineering Mimicking the marrow microenvironment for cord expansionVardaDeutsch(Tel-AvivIL)
Cryopreservation and thawing of hamatopoietic cellsGregorioMartin-Henao(BarcelonaES)
0930 ndash 1100 Technical aspects IBasic processing aspects and problem management
Chair Francesco Lanza (Cremona IT)
Processing of the peripheral blood progenitor cell products using a novel acustophoresis platformStefanScheding(LundSE)
Thawing of stem cell products in the lab or bedsideFedericoRodriguez(SanDiegoUSA)
Erythrocyte depletion when amp howDamianosSotiropoulos(ThessalonikiGR)
1100ndash1130 Pause
1130 ndash 1300 Quality assessment
Chair Christian Chabannon (Marseille FR)
CD34 enumeration pre and post cryopreservationFrancescoLanza(CremonaIT)
Terminology and labeling of cellular therapy productsInekeSlaper-Cortenbach(UtrechtNL)
GMP facilities what for and what are the rulesChristianKalberer(BaselCH)
1300ndash1400 Lunch
1400 ndash 1530 Oral session Stem cell mobilization and graft engineering
Chairs Francesco Lanza (Cremona IT) Mario Bargetzi (Aarau CH)
Oral sessions to be defined according to abstract reviewing
1530ndash1600 CoffeeBreak
1600 ndash 1730 Technical aspects IIAdvanced cell engineering
Chair Martin Hildebrandt (Hannover DE)
Cell selection for clinical use Regulatory T cellsMatthiasEdinger(RegensburgDE)
Engineering of T-helper cells and cytotoxic T-cellsTobiasFeuchtinger(TuumlbingenDE)
Expansion of NK cells for clinical useUlrikeKoehl(FrankfurtDE)
25
1st ebmt paeDIatrIC Day tuesDay 3 aprIl 2012
Taking place during the EBMT 2012
Annual Meeting
Paediatric Day
During EBMT 2012 Annual Meeting taking place atthePalexpoGenevaSwitzerlandfrom1ndash4April2012there will be a special day for paediatric stem celltransplantation
Almost all paediatric activities such as educationalworkingpartyscientificandpostersessionshavebeenregroupedandwillbeheldonTuesday 3 April 2012
Nurses paediatric sessions will take place on MondayandWednesday
copypicturesYantra-FotoliacomKarinHildebrand-FotoliacomVRD-Fotoliacom
0800 ndash 0900 Educational SessionHaemaglobinopathy and HSCT
Chairs Guido Lucarelli (Rome IT) Ardeshir Ghavamzadeh (Tehran IR)
0800ndash0830 ThalassaemiaEmanueleAngelucci(CalgiariIT)
0830ndash0900 Sickle cell anaemiaFranccediloiseBernaudin(CreacuteteilFR)
0800 ndash 0900 WorkshopDecision making How to choose a cord blood unit
Chairs Marie Robin (Paris FR) Vincent Kindler (Geneva CH)
0800ndash0830 Umbilical cord blood transplantation how when and for whomArnonNagler(TelHashomerIL)
0830ndash0900 Single double CB unit or intramedullar application VandersonRocha(OxfordUK)
0930 ndash 1100 Plenary 3Paediatric Day
Chairs Christina Peters (Vienna AT) Kurt Leibundgut (Berne CH)
0930ndash1000 Advances in overcoming treatment resistance in recurrent malignant brain tumours
From autologous to allogeneic HSCT following myeloablative chemotherapy HishamAbdel-Azim(LosAngelesUS)
1000ndash1030 Allogeneic HSCT for children with monosomy 7FrancoLocatelli(RomeIT)
1030ndash1100 Paediatric haploidentical allogeneic stem cell transplantationPeterLang(TuumlbingenDE)
1100ndash1130 CoffeeBreak
1130 ndash 1300 Working PartyPaediatric Diseases
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time Meeting 5Post-transplant care when the child becomes an adult
Chairs Giorgio Dini (Genoa IT) Tayfun Guumlngoumlr (Zurich CH)
1310ndash1330 Transition paediatrics-adult care CharlotteNiemeyer(FreiburgDE)
1330ndash1350 Adolescence in the posttransplant phase ThomasKlingebiel(FrankfurtDE)
1400 ndash 1530 Oral SessionPaediatric transplantation
1530ndash1600 CoffeeBreak
1600 ndash 1730 Working PartyInborn Errors
1730 ndash 1900 Poster Session
26
Call For abstraCts
Abstract Submission Deadlines
21 November 2011 Nurses Group15 December 2011 Physicians amp Data Management Group
Allparticipantsareinvitedtosubmitabstractsononeofthetopicslistedonpage27
Abstracts may only be submitted via Internet Late abstracts will not be considered
Tosubmityourabstractpleasegotothewebsiteat wwwebmtorgebmt2012
Thedifferent submission links forphysiciansnursesand thedatamanagement group will be available on the internet ldquoCall for AbstractsrdquoPleasemakesuretoselecttheappropriatelink
Inordertostandardizetheabstractlayoutweaskyoutoreadthepreparation guidelines at this link CAREFULLY Avoid submissionwithin48hoursofthedeadlineforbestsystemperformance
Guidelines for submission of abstracts
1 Abstracts may be submitted only via Internet Abstractssubmittedviafaxore-mailwillnotbeaccepted
2 AllabstractsmustbesubmittedandpresentedinEnglish3 Abstractsshouldcontainoriginalmaterialneitherpublishednor
presentedelsewherepriorto1 April 20124 Withinternetsubmissionofanabstracttheauthor(s)transfer(s)
all copyrightownership to theEuropeanGroup forBloodandMarrowTransplantation
5 Abstractsshouldbeinformativecontainingobjectivesmethodsresultsandaconclusion Just thepromiseof furtherdataanddiscussionisnotacceptable
6 The abstract text may not be longer than 2rsquo500 charactersincludingspaces
7 Tables charts and other graphics arepermittedandmustbeinJPGorGIFformatofhighresolutionandsuitableforreproductionin black amp white A separate upload button is provided (max 2 graphics perabstract)Nophotosmaybesubmitted
8 Avoid complex mathematical formulae Greek letters andsymbols For the symbols lt or gt type instead lt= or gt= Forsuperscript use caret (^) eg 10^6 instead of 106 Instead oflsquoIFN-grsquouseforexamplelsquoIFN-grsquoorlsquoIFN-gammarsquoetc
9 Allabbreviationsmustbedefinedthefirsttimetheyappearinyourtext(butdonotdefineinthetitle)ExampleGraft-versus-hostdisease(GvHD)beforebeingusedasanabbreviationonly
10 Authorsarerequestedtoselectatopicunderwhichtheywishtheirabstracttobereviewed
11 Authorsshouldindicatetheirpreferredmethodofpresentation bullOralPresentation bullPosterPresentation bullOralorPosterPresentation Theselectioncommitteereservestherighttodecideonthefinal
allocationandpresentationmethod12 Ifanabstract isaccepted thepresentingauthormust register
andattendthecongressAcceptanceofapaperimpliespaymentoftheregistrationfeebythepresentingauthor
13 After having submitted your abstract you will receive aconfirmation by e-mail with the following information (please
makesuretostateyourcorrectemailaddress) bullreference number of your abstract (for correspondence and
questionsthatmightarise) bullyourpersonalaccesscodes
Shouldyouwishtomakecorrectionstoanabstractalreadysubmittedor if you wish to submit other abstracts later you may use theseaccesscodesThiswillshortenthesubmissionprocedure
Correctionstoabstractscanonlybemadeuptothedeadlinesof
21November2011 Nurses Group15December2011 Physicians amp Data Management Group
(Afterthesedatesnoabstractsorchangesmaybeaccepted)IfyouhavedifficultiesinsubmittingyourabstractsorifyouneedanyfurtherinformationpleasecontacttheAbstracthotlinePhone+41616867722(MondayndashFridayduringCETbusinesshours)
Notification
AbstractsaresubjecttoapprovalbytheScientificCommitteeandtofinalassignmentforinclusionintheprogrammeasanoralorposterpresentation
Authors from the Nurses Group will be notified at the end ofDecember2011
AuthorsformthePhysiciansandDataManagementGroupwillbenotifiedattheendofJanuary2012
Allauthorswillbecontactedbye-mail(thereforeitisessentialthatyouindicateyourcorrecte-mailaddress)Authorswillbeinformedasto whether they are to present their abstract orally or in the form of a posterFullinstructionsconcerningthepreparationandpresentationwillbeincluded
Publication
AllacceptedabstractswillbepublishedinasupplementoftheBoneMarrowTransplantationJournalaswellasonCD-ROMavailableatthecongressFullabstracttextswillbeviewableontheEBMT2012websitetwoweekspriortothecongress
Basic Science Award for Physicians
This award will be presented to the best Basic Science Abstractsubmittedunderanyrelevanttopic
The aim of this award is to increase the level of basic science atthemeetingandparticularlyyounginvestigatorsareencouragedtosubmittheirworkTheprizewinningabstractwillbeselectedfromthe top-scoringabstractsbyaScientificCommitteeheadedby theChairsoftheEBMTDevelopmentalCommittee
Authorssubmittingabasicscienceabstractare invitedto tick therespectiveboxintheonlinesubmissionthusindicatingthewishtobeconsideredfortheBasicScienceAward
Theprize-winningabstractwillbepresentedaspartofthePresidentialSymposiumonMonday2April2012Thisyearrsquosprizeofeuro2rsquo000isgenerouslysupportedbyGenzyme
27
Call For abstraCts
Main Topics for Abstract Submission
Please carefullyselectthetopicunderwhichyouwishtosubmityourabstract for reviewAbstracts not submittedunder anappropriatetopicmaybeincorrectlyreviewedandrejected
Physicians
General Topics1 CellularGenetherapiesandCytokines2 StemcellresearchandExperimentalstemcelltransplantation3 StemcellmobilizationandGraftengineering
Transplant-specific topics4 Stemcellsource5 Stemcelldonor6 Acutegraft-versus-hostdisease7 Chronicgraft-versus-hostdisease8 Infectiouscomplications9 Earlycomplications10 Latecomplications11 Reduced-intensityconditioning12 MinimalresidualdiseaseToleranceChimerismandImmune
reconstitution13 Paediatricissues14 Regulatoryissues
Disease-specific topics15 Acuteleukaemia16 Aplasticanaemia17 Autoimmunediseases18 Chronicleukaemia19 HaemoglobinopathyandInbornerrorsofmetabolism20Lymphoma21 Multiplemyeloma22Myelodysplasia23Solidtumours
Nurses Group
Care-specific topics24Careofthecare-giver25Complementarytherapies26Donorissues27 Ethicalissues28Impactofnewtherapiesonpatientcare29Outpatientdevelopments30PalliativeandEndoflifecare31 PatientinformationandEducation32Protectivecare33Psycho-socialissues34Sexuality35Standardsofcare36Symptomsmanagement
37 EducationandSupportofnurses38Management39SurvivorshipandLateeffects40Qualityoflife
Data Management Group
41 DataManagement42Statistics
CME Accreditation at EBMT 2012
AsaparticipantofEBMT2012youareeligibletoreceiveContinuingMedical Education (CME) credit points from the EuropeanHematologyAssociation(EHA)
EuropeanhaematologistsarehighlymotivatedtoprovideproofthattheyareupdatingtheirknowledgeandskillsthroughparticipationinCMEactivitiesTheEuropeanHematologyAssociationCMESystemis being implementedas a service to Europeanhaematologists inresponse to this need The System facilitates identification andregistrationinCMEactivitieswhichhavebeensubmittedtoapeer-reviewaccreditationprocessandrespondtopre-establishedqualitystandards
CMEaccreditationisapermanentfeatureofEBMTannualmeetings
PhysiciansattendingEBMT2012areeligibletoreceive1EHA-CMEcreditpointforeveryhourofaccreditedscientificprogramme
EHA-CMEpointswillbeawardedforthefollowingsessionsbullEducationalsessionsbullWorkshopsessionsbullControversysessionsbullPlenarysessionsbullJointsessionsbullPresidentialsymposiumbullWorkingPartysessionsbullOralsessionsbullLunchtimemeetings
How to claim your EHA-CME points
The electronic EHA-CME system is fully automated and enablesparticipantsattheEBMT2012toclaimtheircreditsonline
You may create your account claim your credits and print yourEHA-CMEcertificateonlineatwwwehaweborg(select lsquoCMErsquo)FulldetailsonhowtocollectyourCMEpointswillbestatedintheFinalProgramme
Further information on the European Hematology Association CME system is available at cmeehaweborgandwwwehaweborg
28
regIstratIon
Registration fee
Until 12 January
2012
As from 13 January to 1March2012
As from 2 March
2012
PhysiciansMember euro300ndash euro420ndash euro480ndash
Non-Member euro450ndash euro560ndash euro650ndash
Nurses Group
Data Mgmt Group
Quality Mgmt Group
Cell Processing Technicians
Member euro200ndash euro320ndash euro380ndash
Non-Member euro300ndash euro420ndash euro480ndash
Student euro120ndash euro150ndash euro180ndash
Accompanying person
euro 25ndash euro 25ndash euro 25ndash
StudentsmustbeoneoftheauthorsofanacceptedabstractandmustprovideproofofundergraduatestudentstatusAwrittencertificationbytheheadoftheprogrammeisrequiredandmustbesenttoCongrex(Fax+41616867788)
The fee for active participants includes unlimited access to allsessionstheWelcomeReceptionaccesstotheExhibitiononecopyoftheFinalProgrammeandonecopyoftheAbstractBook
ThefeeforaccompanyingpersonsincludestheWelcomeReceptionandaccesstotheExhibition
PleasenoteAlthoughincludedintheregistrationfeesomesessionsand the Welcome Reception require separate registration (seeregistrationform)
Online Registration
ParticipantscanregisterviaInternetwwwebmtorgebmt2012PleasereadtheinstructionsontheInternetcarefullyFor online reservations payment by credit card is required Please do not use the online registration for group registrations
Registration form
ToregisterforthemeetingpleasereturntheregistrationformtotheOrganizingSecretariatinBasel
Group Registration
In order to make a group registration please request the specialgroupregistrationformfromtheOrganizingSecretariatordownloadthefile fromthewebsitewwwebmtorgebmt2012Onthis formyou can enter all participantsrsquo information together with your postal address and contact details Please note that we need thecomplete individual addresses (hospital department streetname and number postal code and city) of each participant Forfurther assistance please contact the Organizing Secretariat at ebmtcongrexcom
On-site Registration
TheregistrationdeskatthePalexpoisopenduringthefollowinghours
Saturday 31March2012 1700 ndash1900hSunday 1April2012 0800ndash1900hMonday 2April2012 0730ndash1800hTuesday 3April2012 0730ndash1800hWednesday 4April2012 0715ndash1300h
All documents including registration packets (congress walletpersonalnamebadgeabstractbookvouchers)willbehandedovertotheregisteredparticipantsOn-site registration will be accepted but receip of all congressdocumentscannotbeguaranteedPleasearriveearlyifyouwishtoregisteron-site
Payment
All fees for the congress registration and social events should bepaidinEURO(euro)totheEBMT2012OrganizingSecretariatndashclearlystatingtheparticipantlsquosnameandaddress
bull bybanktransfer(freeofcharge)to -BeneficiaryCongrexSwitzerlandLtdEBMT2012 -UBSAGBaselSwitzerland EUROAccountNo233-50301062A IBANCodeCH210023323350301062A
-BICUBSWCHZH80A -ClearingNo233
bull bycreditcard(VisaMasterCardAmericanExpress)
Responsibility
The participant acknowledges that heshe has no right to lodgedamage claims against the organizers should the holding of thecongress be hindered or prevented by unexpected political oreconomiceventsorgenerallyby forcemajeureorshould thenon-appearance of speakers or other reasons necessitate programmechangesWithregistrationtheparticipantacceptsthisproviso
By finishing the application the participant declares that heshe agrees to its personal and company data being processed byCongrexandthat thisdatamaybeusedfor informationpurposesoncongressesandevents in thefieldofhematologyorganizedbyCongrex In theopposingcase theparticipantnotifiesCongrexatthetimeofreturningthesignedapplication
Confirmation
Upon receipt of the correct registration fee each participant willreceiveaconfirmationofregistrationPleasebringthisconfirmationto the registration desk at the congress centre as proof of yourregistration
Cancellation Refund Policy
Refund of registration fees less 25 administrative charges canbeapplied for inwritinguntil1February2012 to theOrganizingSecretariat inBasel SwitzerlandAfter thisdateno refundwillbepossibleForanychangeofnamesafeeofeuro30ndashwillbecharged
29
general InFormatIon (In alphabetICal orDer)
Address before and after the EBMT 2012
OrganizingSecretariatEBMT2012 Tel +41616867711coCongrexSwitzerlandLtd Fax +41616867788POBox E-mail ebmtcongrexcom4002BaselSwitzerland wwwebmtorgebmt2012
Currency
TheofficialcurrencyistheSwissfranc(CHF)Althoughnotpartofthe EU many prices are nonetheless indicated in Euros and somemerchantsmayacceptEurosVisaMasterCardandAmericanExpressarewidelyacceptedandATMsarewidespreadBanksofferthebestexchangeratesfortravellerchequesandforeigncurrencybut it isalsopossibletoexchangemoneyatmajorhotelsmaintrainstationsandairportsBanksareopenMondaytoFriday
Exhibition
TheEBMT2012exhibitionpresentingthelatesttechnicalequipmentandpharmaceuticalproductswilltakeplaceinHall1ofthePalexpoGenevaThedetailedExhibitProspectuscanbeobtainedfromtheExhibitionDepartment(exhibitionchcongrexcom)
Final Programme
The Final Programme will be available on the Internet (wwwebmtorgebmt2012) by March 2012 Please indicate youremailaddressontheregistrationformandyouwillbeinformedassoonastheFinalProgrammeisontheInternetTheFinalProgrammebookletwillbealsodistributedatthemeetinginGeneva
Insurance
Themeetingorganizerscannotacceptliabilityforpersonalinjuriessustainedorfor lossordamageofpropertybelongingtomeetingparticipants or their accompanyingpersons eitherduring or as aresultofthemeetingPleasecheckthevalidityofyourowninsurance
Invitation Letters
IndividualsrequiringanofficialletterofinvitationinordertoattendthemeetingmaywritetotheOrganizingSecretariat(ebmtcongrexcom)Thisprocedureisdesignedtoassistparticipantstoobtainavisaorpermissiontoattendthemeetinganddoesnotapplytoregistrationfeesorotherexpenses
Please note that invitation letters can only be sent if the registration and payment has been received by the Organizing Secretariat
Italian Agency
ItalianparticipantsrequiringspecificauthorizationfromtheItalianHealthMinistryareadvisedtocontact
AIMEDUCATIONndashAIMGroup Tel +3902566011MsCristinaGhidoli Fax +390270048585ViaGiuseppeRipamonti129 E-mail cghidoniaimgroupeu20141MilanItaly wwwaimgroupeu
Language
TheofficialcongresslanguageisEnglishSimultaneous translation (English French German) will beprovidedforthePatientampFamilyDay
Lunches
FromMondaytillWednesdaylunchwillbeofferedintheexhibitionareaofthecongressvenue
Registration
Fordetailedinformationpleaserefertopage28
Speakersrsquo Service Centre (SSC)
TherewillbeacentrallylocatedSpeakersrsquoServiceCentreconnectedtoalllectureroomsAllspeakersarerequestedtohandintheirPowerPointpresentationspriortotheirlectureattheSSC
Tipping
Servicechargesaregenerally includedhowever it iscustomarytorounduptheamountwhenpayinginrestaurantsandtaxis
Transportation in Geneva
Geneva iswell catered towithbuses tramsand ferriesaswellasregulartrainconnectionstothetrainstationsldquoCornavinrdquointhecitycentreandldquoAeacuteroportrdquoattheairportPleaserefertoldquoTravellingtothePalexpordquo(page34)formoredetails
Venue
TheEBMT2012meetingwilltakeplaceatthePalexpoGenevawhichis conveniently located inwalkingdistance to theGenevaAirportandonly15minutesawayfromdowntownGeneva
Palexpo Exhibition amp Conference Center1218Grand-SaconnexGenevaSwitzerlandwwwgeneva-palexpoch
Visa Requirements
In order to visit Switzerland you may need to apply for an entryvisa Please check the currentVISA requirementswith thenearestSwissConsulateorEmbassy inyourcountrybeforeyourdeparturetoGenevaPleasealsobewellawareofthetimeforprocessingtheapplicationstoensureyouapplyintimeforyourvisit
World Wide Web
Please visit the EBMT 2012 website wwwebmtorgebmt2012 for regularly updated news and information Abstract submissionregistration compilation of your personal congress programme aswellas reservationofaccommodationand tours canbemadeviathislink
30
CIty oF geneva
Geneva
EmbeddedbetweentheAlpsandtheJurahillstheFrench-speaking
cityofGenevaliesinthebaywheretheRhoneleavesLakeGeneva
WithitshumanitariantraditionandcosmopolitanflairtheEuropean
seatoftheUNOandheadquartersoftheRedCrossisknownasthe
ldquocapitalofpeacerdquo
The symbol of the city is the ldquoJet drsquoeaurdquo ndash a fountain with a
140-metre-highwater jetattheperipheryofLakeGenevaTheold
towntheheartofGenevawiththeshoppingandbusinessquarter
issituatedontheleftbankoftheriverThereyoucanfindStPeterrsquos
CathedralaswellasthePlaceduBourg-de-Fourwhichistheoldest
squareinthecityQuayslakesidepromenadescountlessparkslively
sidestreetsintheoldtownandelegantshopsinvitegueststostroll
Besides being a congress city Geneva is also a centre for culture
andhistoryfortradefairsandexhibitionsThelaquoHorlogeFleuriraquothe
largeflowerclockintheldquoJardinAnglaisrdquo(EnglishGarden)isaworld-
renownedsymboloftheGenevawatchindustry
CulturallythismostwesterncityofSwitzerlandhasmuchtooffer
InternationalartistsperformintheGrandTheacuteacirctreandGenevaOpera
HouseGenevaalsoofferswiderangeofmuseumssuchastheldquoMuseacutee
internationaldelrsquohorlogerierdquoawatchmuseumwithacollectionof
jewellerywatchesandmusicalclocksandtheInternationalMuseum
oftheRedCrossandRedCrescentwhichprovidesaninsightintothe
workofthesehumanitarianorganizations
Climate
Genevaissituatedatahighaltitudewhichtogetherwiththelake
temperstheprevailingcontinentalclimateSummersarepleasantly
warmtohotandwintersrelativelymildwithtemperatureshovering
just above or below freezing In spring the temperatures range
fromapprox5degCto20degCthereforeawarmcoatespeciallyforthe
eveningsisrecommended
Shopping in Geneva GenevarsquosexclusiveshopsarelocatedontheRuesBassesndashthechicRueduRhocircneRuede laConfeacutedeacuterationRueduMarcheacuteandRuedelaCroix-drsquoOrWatchandjewelleryshopslinethesestreetsquiteliterallywithgoldAsanalternativeexcellentSwisschocolateissoldat the Du Rhocircne Rue de la Confeacutedeacuteration 3 and at the MartelRuedelaCroix-drsquoOr4MeanwhileforastrollaroundtheantiquesquarterandartgalleriesavisittotheOldTownandtheSt-GervaisandPacircquisdistrictsisamustGenevahasmanyoutdoormarkets forexample theflowermarketon the PlaceduMolard and the clothes andbookmarket on thePlace de la Madeleine which are open daily Flea markets areheld on Wednesdays and Saturdays at the Plaine de Plainpalais(0800ndash1800)OnTuesdayandFridaymorningsthesamespotisusedforacolourfulfruitandvegetablemarket(0800ndash1300)OnThursday regionalhandicraftsare soldat thePlacede laFusterie(0800ndash1900)The main department stores in Geneva are Bon Geacutenie Rue duMarcheacute34GlobusRueduRhocircne48andManorRueCornavin6Generalopeninghours for shops inGenevaareMonday toFriday0830ndash1900(Thursdayuntil2100)andSaturday0800ndash1800
Restaurants GenevaoffersafantasticselectionoftraditionalandlocalfareaswellasexcellentinternationalandethniccuisineLocal Geneva specialities include fresh fish from the lake and avarietyofporkdishes includingpetit saleacute (saltpork)and longeole (pork sausage) Traditional Swiss restaurants can also be foundthroughoutthecityA large variety of international restaurants offering moderntraditional ethnic or fusion menus can also be found in GenevaTherearegoodFrenchrestaurants inthehotelsonQuaiDuMontBlancandCheminduPetitSaconnexandonRuedeLausanneTheBoulevardHelvetiqueisagoodplacetofindgreatcafeacutesManyGenevarestaurantscloseonweekendsandespeciallySundayssocallaheadtoenquirereservationsarerecommended
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hotel aCCommoDatIon anD travel bookIngs
Official travel agency
Congrex Travel AGPOBox4002BaselSwitzerland
Hotel accommodationHotel rooms in various price categories in the city of Geneva have beenreserved
Tel +41616909411Fax +41616909414E-mailebmthotelcongrexcom
Online bookings
Participants can book their hotel room via internet wwwcongrexchebmt2012Fullprepaymentbycreditcard(VisaMastercardorAmericanExpress)ismandatoryifyouregisteron-lineEachparticipantwillreceiveaconfirmationAfter12 January 2012hotelaccommodationissubjecttoavailability
Hotel reservation form
If you have no access to the Internet please send the Hotel Reservation Form as soon as possible but latest by 12 January 2012toCongrexTravelAGAftertheabovementioneddeadlinerequestswillbeacceptedbuthotelaccommodationissubjecttoavailabilityandcannotbeguaranteedAfterthisdeadlinealatereservationfeeof euro30ndashwillbechargedAdditionallytheformoffersyouthechoicetomakeeitheradepositpaymentwithrestpaymentbyinvoicetoCongrexTravelAGbefore thecongressoradepositpaymentwithrestpaymentdirectlyupondepartureatthehotelagainstcreditcardguarantee
Payment policy
To guarantee your reservation a deposit of EUR 200ndashisrequiredUpon receipt of the hotel reservation form each participant willreceiveafinalconfirmationwithaninvoiceHotelrequestswithoutpaymentcannotbeacceptedAllrequestswillbehandledonaldquofirstcome-firstservedbasisrdquo
CancellationRefund Policy
If your reservation is cancelled before 12 January 2012 theprepaymentordepositwillberefundedlesseuro60ndashhandlingfeeIfyourreservationiscancelledafter 12 January 2012norefundscanbemadeAnychangeof reservationwillbesubject toahandlingfee of euro30ndashChangesorcancellationshavetobemadeinwritingto Congrex Travel AG If you arrive later or leave earlier than theoriginallybookeddatesthehotelmightchargeno-showcosts
Hotel desk
CongrexTravelAGwillbepresentwithadeskintheregistrationareaduringthemeeting
Flight Bookings and Official AirlineTheEBMThasdesignatedevent-travel specialistCongrexTravel toserveastheofficialagentfortravel
Tel +41615607560Fax +41616909214E-mailebmtflightscongrexcom
OpeninghoursMondayndashFriday0800ndash1730
SpecialfaresareavailableforflightstoGenevaandorZurichandbackbetween24Marchand11April2012
Hotel Accommodation and Travel BookingsSAVE UP TO 20 ON TRAVEL WITH THE STAR ALLIANCEtrade NETWORK
TheStarAlliancememberairlinesarepleasedtobeappointedastheOfficialAirlineNetworkfortheEBMT2012
To obtain the Star Alliance Conventions Plus discounts and forbookingofficeinformationpleasevisitwwwstaralliancecomconventionsplusand
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conventionscodeLX03S12whenbookingtheticket
Registeredparticipantsplusoneaccompanyingpersontravellingtotheeventcanqualifyforadiscountofupto20dependingonfareandclassoftravelbooked
TheparticipatingairlinesforthiseventareAdriaAirwaysAegeanAirlines Air Canada Air China ANA Asiana Airlines AustrianAirlinesBlue1bmiBrusselsAirlinesContinentalAirlinesCroatiaAirlines EgyptAir LOT Polish Airlines Lufthansa ScandinavianAirlines SingaporeAirlines SouthAfricanAirways Spanair SWISSInternational Air Lines TAM Airlines TAP Portugal THAI TurkishAirlinesUnitedUSAirways
Discounts are offered on most published business and economy class faresexcludingwebsiteinternetfaresseniorandyouthfaresgroupfaresandRoundtheWorldfares
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Whenmakingyourtravelplanspleasepresentconfirmationofyourregistrationorproofofattendance
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soCIal events
Welcome Reception
Sunday 1 April 2012 2015
AftertheOpeningSessionparticipantsaccompanyingpersonsandexhibitorsareinvitedtoattendtheWelcomeReceptionwhichwilltakeplaceinthefoyersofthePalexpo
Freeadmission
Please register online or by completing the registration form if you wish to participate at the Welcome Reception (even though it is free of charge)
EBMT Party
Tuesday 3 April 2012
TheEBMTPartywillbeheldatUptownGenevaUptownGenevaisamoderncomplexandculturaleventcentrelocatedbehindthemaintrainstationinthecitycentreofGeneva
The perfect location to meet gather and dance with your EBMTcolleaguesandfriendsafterabusycongressdayUnderthethemeldquotraditional Switzerland and its modern twistrdquo you will have thepleasure to flavour different kinds of the traditional swiss cuisineandmusicinvariousrooms
Whetheryouwanttoenjoyaglassofwineinaquietandrelaxedatmosphereorifyouprefertodancethenightawayyoudefinitelyshouldnotmissthisevening
euro 9000 per person (Physicians)euro 6500 per person (Nurses Quality Managers Data Managers
Cell Processing Technicians)
copyComugneroSilvanafotoliade
copyBergfeefotoliade copyMirkoMeierfotoliade
Your conference in good handsConference management services tailored to your goals
33
DaIly tours
Geneva City tour and Boat Cruise
Sunday1April20121340ndash1700Tuesday3April20121340ndash1700
EUR 6000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
The city tour of Geneva will show you the International part of Geneva such as the worldrsquos peacemaking organizations followedbya tourof themain touristattractions like theFlowerclockandmanymore Thenget a taste ofGenevarsquos historywith your guideonawalkingtourThetourcontinuesonthelakewithaonehourboatcruisewhichwillmakeyoudiscoverthemajorattractionsofthelakeofGenevatheWaterFountaintheUNBuildingtheCastleofBellerivetheMermaidandmanymoreinterestingsites
Meeting pointGenevaPalexpo1330 in front of the main entrance
byBengoVISTAch
Montreux with Castle Chillon
Monday2April20120900ndash1400
EUR 8000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
AfteraridethroughtheVaudcountrysidepassingthefamoustownsofVevey andMontreuxwewill arrive at theChateaudeChillonHereaguidedtourwillshowyouaroundthecastleAfterthetouryouwillboardasteamerthatwilltakeyouonabeautifultripwithlovelyviewsofthelandscapeandeventuallytakeyoutoMontreuxwhereyouwillhavetimetowanderthestreets
Meeting point GenevaPalexpo0845 in front of the main entrance
byMarekBLASZCZYK-Panoramio
Museum Tour
Monday2April20121400ndash1700
Euro 6500 per person (includingpickupandreturntoGenevaPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
by galynaforever
Consistingof fourdifferent sites theMuseacuteesdrsquoArt etdrsquoHistoire isoneof the largestmuseumgroups in SwitzerlandOver anumberofyearstheMuseacuteeshaveputtogetherimpressivecollectionsinthefieldsofarchaeologyfineartsandappliedartsandbearwitnesstothehistoryofcivilisationsfromprehistorictomoderntimesDuring the one hour tour of the Palais des Nations you will seeseveraldifferentroomsYouwillhearaboutcurrentactivitiesoftheUnitedNationsandaboutthehistoryofthePalaisdesNations
Meeting point GenevaPalexpo1345 in front of the main entrance
Day trip Gruyegravere Golden
Tuesday3April20120900ndash1700
Euro 10000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach 3courselunchmenuallentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
byLairJeanClaud
ThereisnobettertemptationthanchocolatesmellTakeajourneythroughchocolatetraditionatatastingofthemostfamousofSwissdelicaciesAdmirebreathtakinglandscapesofGruyegraveresonthewayto the cheese factory where you will receive an interesting insight on authenticAlpinecheesemaking
Meeting pointGenevaPalexpo0845 in front of the main entrance
Note for all tours Tours are based on a minimum of 25 participants If a tour does not take place due to insufficient numbers the ticket will be reimbursed in full Otherwise please note that tickets for excursions are non-refundable An English-speaking guide will conduct all toursOn-site requests for tours are welcome but cannot be guaranteed
34
travellIng to the palexpo
ThePalexpoislocatedneartheairportofGenevaeasilyaccessiblefromthecitycentrebypublictransport(busNodeg5stopldquoPalexpordquo)andbycarfromthemotorway
Arriving by Plane
Geneva Palexpo Exhibition and Conference Centre is located500meters from theGeneva InternationalAirport For thosewhowishtowalkitisapproximatelya15minutewalkfromtheairporttoPalexpofollowthesignsYoucanalsotakeNdeg5busfromtheairportldquoAeacuteroportrdquotoPalexpo(2stops)TraveltimebytaxifromtheAirporttothePalexpoisapprox5minutesCostapproximatelyCHF1500
Arriving by Train
TherearetwotrainstationsinGenevaThemainstationinthecity(GareCornavin)andtheairporttrainstation(GareAeacuteroport)
Fromthemainstationinthecityyoucantakeeitherbusnodeg5tothePalexpowhichtakesapprox15minutesAnotheroptionistotakeatraintotheairporttrainstationfromwhereitisa15minuteswalktothePalexpo
Arriving by Car
ToreachthePalexpotakethemotorwayandfollowthesignstotheairport(Aeacuteroport)orPalexpoParkingpossibilitiesavailabledirectlyatthePalexpo
Bus
EfficientgroundtransfersareavailablefromGenevaPalexpotothecitycentreandthemaintrainstationNdeg5bus(HocircpitalndashPalexpondash Aeacuteroport) links Geneva Palexpo with the City Centre in only15minutesand runs frequently fromearlymorning to late in theevening
Taxis
Taxis in Geneva can be ordered by phone hailed in the street orfoundatabout60authorisedtaxiranksintownairportandmainstation
FaresbetweenairportandcityrangefromaboutCHF3000toCHF3500anddependontrafficconditionstimeofdayandnumberofpassengers Presently the farewithinGeneva includingairport istheamountshownonthetaximeter
Public Transportation Geneva
GenevaiswellcateredtowithbusestramsandferriesThebusandtramservicesinGenevaarerunbytheTPG(TransportsPublicsGenevois)wwwtpgch
Busesand trams run from0600ndash2400dependingon the serviceEachbusandtramstophastimetablesandmapscoveringtheentireGenevanetwork
ThetramwayisunderconstantexpansionoftenresultinginroadworksTheTPGwebsitewwwtpgchisprovidinginformationontheirservicestimetablesmapsinformationonroadworksandgeneralinformation
On Friday and Saturday nights the TPG runs a night bus serviceNoctambus which runs from 000 ndash 0400 (although times can beinfrequentandirregular)
How to purchase a ticket
Allvisitorsstayingatahotel inGenevacanbenefitfromtheGenevaTransport Card with no additional cost This personal and non-transferablepassisestablisheduponthevisitorrsquoscheck-inatthehotelenabling itsholderuseof theentirepublic transportationnetwork inGenevawithout restriction (bus trainandboat)withvalidity for theentiredurationofhisherstayincludingthedepartureday
IfarrivingattheairportyoucanpickupafreeticketforpublictransportfromthemachineinthebaggagecollectionareaattheArrivallevelThisUniresoticketofferedbyGenevaInternationalAirportallowsyoutousepublictransportinGenevafreeforaperiodof80minutes
Regularticketscanalsobepurchasedfromthemachineslocatedatbusstops(CHForEurochangerequired)andattheSwissrailwaystation
35
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4 5 Mandarin Oriental ldquoBel-Airrdquo bus ndeg 1 ndeg 3 ndeg 5 ndeg 7 ndeg 10 or ndeg 19
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6 5 Swissocirctel ldquoPlace du Portrdquo bus ndeg 6 ndeg 8 ndeg 9 or ndeg 27
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5 minutes walking distance to congress centre
8 4 Auteuil ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
9 4 Bristol ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
10 4 Cornavin ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
11 4 Crowne Plaza (ex Ramada Park)
ldquoDe Joinvillerdquo bus ndeg10
12 4 De la Vendeacutee ldquoPetit-Vendeacuteerdquo bus ndeg 21
13 4 Epsom ldquoButinirdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg15
14 4 Le Montbrillant ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
15 4 Les Nations ldquoVidolletrdquo bus ndeg 5
16 4 Nash-Ville ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
17 4 NH Geneva Airport na free shuttle from hotel to airport
18 4 NH Rex ldquoCharmillesrdquo bus ndeg 10 ldquoServetterdquo tram ndeg 14 or ndeg 16
19 4 Novotel ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
20 4 Rotary ldquoChantepouletrdquo bus ndeg 10
21 4 Royal ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
22 4 Tiffany ldquoPlace du Cirquerdquo bus ndeg 1 ldquoRue du Standrdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15 ldquoBel-Airrdquo bus ndeg 10
No Category Hotel Name Bus- Tramstop
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24 3 Astoria ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
25 3 Bernina ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
26 3 Citadines Genegraveve Ferney Voltaire
public transport not recommended 10 minutes drive by car to congress venue
27 3 Cristal ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
28 3 Drake amp Longchamp ldquoButinirdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
29 3 Edelweiss ldquoNavigationrdquo bus ndeg 1
30 3 Eden ldquoSismondirdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
31 3 Express by Holiday Inn na free shuttle from hotel to airport
32 3 International amp Terminus ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
33 3 Jade ldquoMocirclerdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
34 3 Kipling ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
35 3 Le Grenil ldquoJonctionrdquo bus ndeg 10 ldquoPlace du Cirquerdquo tram ndeg 13
36 3 Longemalle ldquoPlace du Portrdquo bus ndeg 6 ndeg 8 ndeg 9 or ndeg 27
37 3 Mon Repos ldquoJardin Botaniquerdquo bus ndeg 28 ldquoSeacutecheronrdquo bus ndeg 1
38 3 Phoenix ldquoDe Joinvillerdquo bus ndeg10
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40 3 Ramada Encore ldquoStade de Genegraveverdquo bus ndeg ndeg 21 ndeg 22 ndeg 42 or ndeg 43
41 3 Strasbourg Univers ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
42 3 Suisse ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
43 3 Suitehotel ldquoPailly (Balexert)rdquo bus ndeg 10
44 3 Trente Trois 33 ldquoDe Joinvillerdquo bus ndeg10
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regIstratIon Forms
Goto bull EBMT 2012 Registration Form bull EBMT 2012 Education Day for Nurses bull EBMT 2012 Patient amp Family Day bull Hotel Reservation Form
16
sCIentIFIC programme physICIans tuesDay 3 aprIl 2012
0930 ndash 1100 Plenary Session 3Paediatric Day
Paediatric Day
Session
Chairs Christina Peters (Vienna AT) Kurt Leibundgut (Berne CH)
0930ndash1000 Advances in overcoming treatment resistance in recurrent malignant brain tumours
From autologous to allogeneic HSCT following myeloablative chemotherapy HishamAbdel-Azim(LosAngelesUS)
1000ndash1030 Allogeneic HSCT for children with monosomy 7FrancoLocatelli(RomeIT)
1030ndash1100 Paediatric haploidentical allogeneic stem cell transplantationPeterLang(TuumlbingenDE)
0930 ndash 1100 Joint Session Physicians NursesldquoSee all hear all say everythingrdquo how to prevent miscommunication
Chairs Arno Mank (Amsterdam NL) Andreacute Tichelli (Basel CH)
0930ndash1000 What healthcare professionals believe they say and what patients think they hearLesleyFallowfield(BrightonUK)
1000ndash1030 Look through my eyesrsquo The patientrsquos point of viewPeterKapitein(NL)
1030ndash1100 Communication within the nurse-physician team AlexanderKiss(BaselCH)
1130 ndash 1300 Working Party Sessions
- Chronic Leukaemia
- Paediatric Diseases Paediatric Day Session
1130 ndash 1300 Nuclear Accidents Session
1130 ndash 1300 Controversy 3Older sibling versus young unrelated donor
Chairs Geacuterard Socieacute (Paris FR) Andreas Buser (Basel CH)
1130ndash1200 Older sibling is betterDietgerNiederwieser(LeipzigDE)
1200ndash1230 Younger perfectly matched unrelated donor is better NicolausKroumlger(HamburgDE)
1230ndash1300 Discussion
1300 ndash 1400 Nature Publishing Group
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time meeting 4We at the EBMT
Chairs Alejandro Madrigal (London UK) Alois Gratwohl (Basel CH)
1310ndash1330 25 years of electronic data management lessons for the futureRonaldBrand(LeidenNL)
1330ndash1350 Ten years after the first JACIE inspectionChristianChabannon(MarseilleFR)
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time meeting 5Post-transplant care when the child becomes an adult
Paediatric Day
Session
Chairs Giorgio Dini (Genoa IT) Tayfun Guumlngoumlr (Zurich CH)
1310ndash1330 Transition paediatrics-adult care CharlotteNiemeyer(FreiburgDE)
1330ndash1350 Adolescence in the posttransplant phase ThomasKlingebiel(FrankfurtDE)
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time meeting 6Last minute hot topic
1400 ndash 1530 Oral Sessions 7 ndash 12
1600 ndash 1730 Working Party Sessions
- Infectious Diseases
- Inborn Errors Paediatric Day Session
- Lymphoma
1600 ndash 1730 Controversy 4Are cord blood banks affordable
Chairs Sergio Querol (London UK) Grazia Nicoloso de Faveri (Berne CH)
1600ndash1630 No they are notThomasBart(BerneCH)
1630ndash1700 Yes they are GesineKoumlgler(DuumlsseldorfDE)
1700ndash1730 Discussion
1600 ndash 1730 Joint Session EBMT WBMT
1730 ndash 1900 Poster Sessions
17
sCIentIFIC programme physICIans WeDnesDay 4 aprIl 2012
nuClear aCCIDent CommIttee traInIng sessIon WeDnesDay 4 aprIl 2012
0730 ndash 0830 General Assembly
0830 ndash 1000 Oral Sessions 13 ndash 20
1030 ndash 1200 Plenary Session 4Do registries still have a future
Chairs Norbert-Claude Gorin (Paris FR) Jane Apperley (London UK)
1030ndash1100 The macroeconomics of stem cell transplantationAloisGratwohl(BaselCH)
1100ndash1130 The future of observational research in stem cell transplantationMaryHorowitz(MilwaukeeUS)
1130ndash1200 Donor follow-up ndash why it is neededSuzannavanWalraven(LeidenNL)
1030 ndash 1200 Plenary Session 5Endothelial disease in HSCT
Chairs Andrea Bacigalupo (Genoa IT) Eliane Gluckman (Paris FR)
1030ndash1100 The role of the endothelium in HSCTEnricCarreras(BarcelonaES)
1100ndash1130 Sinusoidal obstruction syndromeLauraRubbia-Brandt(GenevaCH)
1130ndash1200 Transplant associated microangiopathyTapaniRuutu(HelsinkiFI)
1030 ndash 1200 Plenary Session 6Stem cells and the microenvironment
Chairs John Goldman (London UK) Markus Manz (Zurich CH)
1030ndash1100 Stem cells out of the nicheTsveeLapidot(RehovotIL)
1100ndash1130 Stem cells into the thymus YannBarrandon(LausanneCH)
1130ndash1200 Mesenchymal and haematopoietic stem cells form a unique bone marrow niche SimoacutenMeacutendez-Ferrer(MadridES)
1030 ndash 1200 Joint Session EBMT WMDA
1215 ndash 1345 Final Plenary SessionAll around the telomere
Chairs Willem Fibbe (Leiden NL) Gabriela Baerlocher (Berne CH)
1215ndash1245 Telomere structure and maintenance by the telomerase enzymeJoachimLingner(LausanneCH)
1245ndash1315 Dyskeratosis congenita a disorder of telomere biologyBlancheAlter(RockvilleUS)
1315ndash1345 Telomere attrition and the telomeropathies focus on marrow failure and regenerationNealYoung(BethesdaUS)
1345 ndash 1400 Closing Session
1400 ndash 1800 Advanced EBMT training course on European approach to the medical management of mass radiation exposure
Chairs R Powles (London UK) A Madrigal (London UK)
1400 IntroductionAlejandroMadrigal(LondonUK)
1405 Basic irradiation physics for ldquobeginnersrdquoDuncanCox(UK)
1420 Previous incidents effects of irradiationLeifStenke(StockholmSE)
1450 Scenarios ndash hidden sources overtDuncanCox(UK)
1520 Primary triageTonyBleetman(UK)
1550 Secondary triage METREPOL EBMT Pocket GuideRayPowles(LondonUK)
1620 Supportive therapy to neutropenic patientsGrahamJackson(Newcastle-upon-TyneUK)
1650 BMT protocols BMT triageTonyPagliuca(LondonUK)
1705 Multi-organ dysfunction syndromeBahwnaSirohi(NewDelhiIN)
1720 EBMT REMM HPA website familiarizationJaneApperley(LondonUK)
1750 Closing remarksRayPowles(LondonUK)
RegistrationIfinterestedpleaseenrollforthesessionviaonlineapplicationorcontactSharonGage
sharongagesrgprojectmanagementcouk
18
nurses eDuCatIon Day sunDay 1 aprIl 2012
EBMT Education Day for Nurses amp Allied Health Professionals
AsinpreviousyearstherewillbeaPre-meetingEducationDayaimedatnursesandhealthprofessionalThefocusofthe8thAnnualEducationDay will be ldquoEarly and late effects after Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation and their impact of the patientrsquos quality of liferdquo Our ambitionisthatnursesandalliedhealthprofessionalsregardlessoftheirexperiencewithinthefieldofHSCTwillhavesomethingnewtolearnfromthisdayandbringhometotheirownpractice
EBMT Education Day Preliminary Programme
0900ndash0910 Welcome and introductionArnoMank(AmsterdamNL)
0910ndash0950 Nausea amp vomiting ndash to vomit or not to vomit MalinHakansson(GothenburgSE)
0950ndash1030 Skin care ndash not every rash is GvHD EileenParry(LancashireUK)
1030ndash1100 Coffeebreak
1100ndash1145 The golden hour ndash management of neutropenic sepsis JohnMurray(ManchesterUK)
1145ndash1230 Abnormal liver function tests CathrinFlynn(DublinIE)
1230ndash1330 Lunch
RegistrationThis education day is separate from the EBMT meeting and registration for the congress does not automatically entitle participation at the EBMT Education Day
PleaseregisterviaInternetwwwebmtorgebmt2012LinkRegistration(Paymentbycreditcardwillbenecessary)orusetherespectiveregistrationformThankstogenerouscorporatesponsorshiptheregistrationfeeisonlyeuro50ndashperparticipantForassistancepleasecontactebmtcongrexch
1330ndash1410 Stepping out ndash rehabilitation post HSCT JoachimWiskermann(HeidelbergDE)
1410ndash1450 Fertility CorienEcltink(AmsterdamNL)
1450ndash1510 Coffeebreak
1510ndash1550 Late effects YvesChalandon(GenevaCH)
1550ndash1630 Survivorship DianaGreenfield(SheffieldUK)
1630ndash1640 ClosingElisabethWallhult(GothenburgSE)
19
monDay 2 aprIl 2012 ndash sCIentIFIC programme nurses group WeDnesDay 4 aprIl 2012
Educational Sessions
There will be six early morning educational sessions covering thefollowingtopics
bull Extra Corporal Photopheresis (ECP) PeterTaylor(UK)
bull Management of the immunosuppressive patient VeroniqueCamus(CH)
bull Transplant at home ChristinaGallego(ES)
bull Donor issues ndash Who is looking after me MalreadNiconghalie(IE)
bull Compliance MonicaFliedner(CH)
bull Safe administration of chemotherapy BernieOrsquoDonnell(IE)
Workshops
This year theNursesgroupwill hold fourworkshopsand threeofthesewillberepeatedAllworkshopswillhavelimitedcapacityItishopedthatbydoingthiswewillbeabletohaveamoreinteractiveandpracticalsession
Workshop 1Central Venous Access Device (CVAD)
Steve Hill (Manchester UK)
Workshop 2Sexuality
Corien M Eeltink (Amsterdam NL)
Workshop 3Care of the carer
Barry Quinn (London UK)
Workshop 4European management
Susanne Heijmenberg (Amsterdam NL)
Nurses Annual Meeting
TheNursesAnnualMeetingwilltakeplaceonTuesdayfrom0830to0920
repeatedworkshopswithlimitedattendance
Plenary Sessions
Therewillbefiveplenarysessionswiththreespeakerseachgivingparticipants the opportunity to meet the expert
Disease updates
bull Lymphoma PeterDreger(HeidelbergDE)
bull Acute Lymphatic Leukemia MohamadMohty(FR)
bull Aplastic anaemia
Apheresis
bull Mobilisation JohnMurray(ManchesterUK)
bull Extra Corporal Photopheresis (ECP) MaggieFoster(UK)
bull Donor follow-up JoergHalter(BaselCH)
Management of haematology emergencies
bull Septic shock JohnMurray(ManchesterUK)
bull Extravasation BernieOacuteDonell(IE)
bull Tumour lysis JoachimBlankart(HamburgDE)
bull Transfusion reactions MonicaBraisch(CH)
Management of relapse
bull The transition from active to palliative care MatsLinderholm(UmearingSE)
bull Donor Lymphocyte Infusion (DLI) EudoardoOlavarrioLopez(ES)
bull Ethical issues-dilemmas TanjaKrones(CH)
Paediatrics
bull Sibling to the patient MargarethaNolbris(GothenburgSE)
bull Complementary therapy OliveOacuteNeill(IE)
bull Psychological aspects
TheNursesrsquogrouplooksforwardtomeetingyouatEBMT2012inGenevaThemeetingthisyearwillincludethecombinationofeducationalsessionsworkshops(limitedattendance)plenarysessionsandorallypresentedabstractsandposters
ThemainmeetingwillopenonMondaymorningwithaPresidentialsymposiumgivinganoverviewoftheactivitiesaswellastheachievementsanddevelopmentsoftheEBMTNursesGroupThisyeartherewillbeakeynotespeakerProfDrNoraKearneydirectoroftheCancerCareResearchCentreoftheUniversityofStirling(UK)ShewilltalkaboutnursingresearchandhoweducationcanimprovetheprofileoftheBMTnurse
20
Oral Sessions
Oralsessionswillbeselectedfromsubmittedabstractsaccordingtoscoresgiventothembytheabstractreviewboard
Poster Sessions
Nursesrsquo posters selected from submitted abstracts will be displayedthroughoutthecongresswithtimefordiscussiononMondayandTuesdayeveningswhenpresentersareexpectedtobeavailableattheirposter
Prizes
The Nurses group is pleased to announce that the best oralpresentationandthebestposterwillbeawarded
National Group Meetings
AsinpreviousyearsnationalgroupshavetheopportunitytomeetanddiscussnationalmattersofHSCTnursingintheirownlanguageCountries which donrsquot have a formal national group yet couldget together and discuss setting up a national group to combineworkforcesandexchangeexperiencesintheirownlanguage
Nurses Satelllite Symposia
Two Nursing Satellite Symposia will take place on Monday andTuesdayfrom1300ndash1400
monDay 2 aprIl 2012 ndash sCIentIFIC programme nurses group WeDnesDay 4 aprIl 2012
21
sCIentIFIC programme Data management group
As inprevious years theEBMTDataManagementgroupwill usetheopportunityprovidedbythisAnnualMeetingtoofferaseriesoftechnicalandscientificsessionsfordatamanagementprofessionalswithinaninteractiveandfriendlyenvironmentThiswillbeanotheruniqueopportunityforindividualsfromdifferentcentrescountriesandinstitutionstomeetupandgettoknoweachotherfacetoface
ProMISe Training SessionsWeareonceagainofferingtrainingsessionsonhowtoaccessandusetheRegistrydatabasebymeansofProMISeforData Entry andData Retrieval ndash with additional sessions this year for HLA and MED-B formsTheData Entrysession isan introductionandonlyabsolute beginners shouldsignupforitThiscoursewillemphasizehowtoenteraMED-Aregistration(includingsubsequenttransplantandfollow-upsforapatient)TheData Retrieval session will focus on obtaining data listings frequencies and how to run reportsAlthough this course is open to all users it is not recommendedforpeoplewhoareabsolutebeginners[PleasenotethattheDataRetrievalsessiononTuesday isarepetitionoftheMondaysessiontoallowmoreparticipantstoattendandbenefitfromthecourse]
The HLA Data Entry session on Tuesday is a workshop sessionwhich will focus on how to enter HLA typing reports for thoseusers who want to do it themselves (building on the morningrsquosHLAEducationalsession inthe lecturehall)Thissession isaimedprimarily at experienced ProMISe users The ADVANCED DATA ENTRY (including MED-B) amp QampA training session on Tuesdayafternoon is open to everyoneandwillconcentrateonexamplesofcomplexdataincludingaddingmissingdatafollowupssubsequentdiagnosesandtransplantsaswellastheintricaciesofMED-BdataentrywithapracticalQampAsession
Please note A maximum of 30 participants can attend eachProMISe training session in the main computer room We kindlyask participants to register in advance following the instructions providedonthecongressregistrationformwithaseparateformtobecompletedforProMISetrainingcourses
Educational SessionsAvariedprogrammefordatamanagementprofessionalsatalllevelsof their career Therewillbeeducational sessions toassistpeoplewho are new to the field to enhance their knowledge and somesessionswithhigherscientificcontextwhichshouldbeofinteresttoeverybodyregardlessofbackgroundThesessionswillincludebullScience-stemcellmobilizationantibodiesacuteleukaemiaHLAbullJACIE-explanationandrequirementsforJACIEaccreditationbullDataqualityndashalwaysimportantbullPaediatricsbullSessionsonFollow-upformssolidtumours(withreferenceto
Med-Bforms)survivorshipandlong-termfollow-upfocusingonissuesfacedbypatients
bullHintsandtipsfortransplantregistrationndashaworkshoptypesessionondataentryforallcentres
bullPresentationsfromDatamanagersandotherprofessionalsbasedincentressharingtheirexperiencendashwithexamplesofprocedurestheyusetoensuregoodworkingpractise
Werecommendparticipantstoattendasmanysessionsaspossiblendasheveniftheydonotseemtorelatetotheirwork(wehavefoundinthepastthatpeoplelearnmoreaboutadulttransplantsbyfindingoutwhatisinvolvedinpaediatrictransplants)Sothatwecanalllearnfrom each other we encourage active participation raising issuesandrequestingclarifications
1500 ndash 1800 Statistical Course 1 Saturday 31 March 2012
0900 ndash 1200 Statistical Course 2 Sunday 1 April 2012
1340 ndash 1540 Statistical Symposium Tuesday 3 April 2012
1600 ndash 1730 Statistical Roundtable Tuesday 3 April 2012
22
0900 ndash 1700 ProMISe2 Training Sessions
0900ndash1200 Data retrieval (experienced users only)KeirenKirklandJuliaLee(LondonUK)
1330ndash1430 HLA data entry (experienced users only)ShelleyHewerdineAugustinCabrera(LondonUK)
1500ndash1700 Advanced data entry (including Med B) and Q amp A workshopCarmenRuiz(LondonUK)
0900 ndash 1630 ProMISe2 Training Sessions
0900ndash1200 Data entry (new users only)HelenBaldomero(BaselCH)NicoleRaus(LyonFR)
1330ndash1630 Data retrieval (experienced users only)KeirenKirklandJuliaLee(LondonUK)
0900 ndash 1030 JACIE Educational Session
1045 ndash 1710 Educational Sessions
1045ndash1125 Stem cell mobilization ndash a key development in modern blood and marrow transplantationCurlyMorris(BelfastUK)
0900 ndash 1500 Educational Sessions
0900ndash1030 HLAIliasDoxiadis(LeidenNL)
1040ndash1120 AntibodiesSilviaMontoto(LondonUK)
1130ndash1210 Acute leukaemia (including ALL)SebastianGiebel(GliwicePL)
1210ndash1330 LunchBreak
1330ndash1410 Centre presentation ndash details to be adviced
1420ndash1500 Centre presentation ndash details to be adviced
1135ndash1215 Hints and tips for transplant registration with the EBMTCarmenRuiz(LondonUK)
1225ndash1305 The importance of follow-up formsSimonaIacobelli(RomeIT)
1305ndash1400 LunchBreak
1400ndash1440 Survivorship follow up issues and patientsrsquo experiencesMichelleKenyon(LondonUK)
1450ndash1530 Solid tumoursDidierBlaise(MarseilleFR)
1540ndash1620 Paediatric diseasesIsaacYaniv(Petach-TikvaIL)
1630ndash1710 Queries questions and the first Data Quality QuizBeateLindner(InnsbruckAT)FranziskaStrehle(UlmDE)
sCIentIFIC programme Data management group tuesDay 3 aprIl 2012
sCIentIFIC programme Data management group monDay 2 aprIl 2012
23
sCIentIFIC programme QualIty management group monDay 2 aprIl 2012
1030 ndash 1130 Workshop 1Indicators (JACIE Standards)
1030ndash1040 Clinical indicatorPhillipeLewalle(BrusselsBE)
1040ndash1050 Collection indicatorPhuongHuynh(BrusselsBE)
1050ndash1100 Processing IndicatorGillesClapisson(LyonFR)
1100ndash1130 Q amp A
1400 ndash 1500 Lecture 1How we validate the apheresis machine
Chair Harry C Schouten (Maastricht NL)
1400ndash1420 tbc1420ndash1440 SandraLoaiza(LondonUK)1440ndash1500 KristinaHoumllig(DresdenDE)
1515 ndash 1615 Lecture 2Can you save money by improving the quality
Chair Elena Vassalo (Turin IT)
1515ndash1615 FreacutedeacutericNouaille(Neuilly-sur-SeineFR)
1630 ndash 1730 Lecture 3Engaging physicians in quality
Chair Pierre Biron (Lyon FR)
1630ndash1730 EduardoOlavarria(PamplonaES)
1730 ndash 1830 Workshop 2Electronic quality management system (commercial and in-inhouse alternatives)
1730ndash1740 Manual systemKirtashPatel(LondonUK)
1740ndash1750 Electronic system used at Maastricht University HospitalBiancaWauben(MaastrichtNL)
1750ndash1800 Electronic system used at Leacuteon-BeacuterardPierreEmmanuelDonot(LyonFR)
1800ndash1830 Q amp A
aDvanCe notICe
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39th Annual Meeting of the European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation
39th Meeting of the Physicians29th Meeting of the EBMT Nurses Group12th Meeting of the EBMT Data Management Group5th Meeting of the Quality Management Group2nd Meeting of the Cell Processing Group7th EBMTPatientampFamilyDaybullSaturday6April2013
London UK bull 7 ndash 10 April 2013
2013
European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation
EBMTExcellence in Science
24
1st ebmt Cell proCessIng Day monDay 2 aprIl 2012
1st Meeting of the EBMT Cell Processing Group
ThefirstCell Processing Day of theEBMT isplannedjointlybyEBMTandISCT
It is mainly intended for persons working in the cellprocessing laboratory as technicians working on thebenchbiologistsandphysiciansdirectlyinvolvedincellprocessing cell processing laboratory managers andpersons responsible for quality assessment of the cell processingpart
The programme includes theoretical presentationsdiscussions and sessions considering practical aspectsofcellprocessingproblemmanagementandreporting
The Cell Processing Group will meet on Monday 2 April 2012 andisanintegralpartoftheEBMT2012Annual Meeting which takes place at the PalexpoGenevainSwitzerlandfrom1ndash4April2012
PhotoBloodcellscopyKeystoneSciencePhotoLibraryAndrewSyred
Taking place during the EBMT 2012
Annual Meeting
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 1Stem cell engineering
Chairs Ineke Slaper-Cortenbach (Utrecht NL) Federico Rodriguez (San Diego USA)
Graft engineering Mimicking the marrow microenvironment for cord expansionVardaDeutsch(Tel-AvivIL)
Cryopreservation and thawing of hamatopoietic cellsGregorioMartin-Henao(BarcelonaES)
0930 ndash 1100 Technical aspects IBasic processing aspects and problem management
Chair Francesco Lanza (Cremona IT)
Processing of the peripheral blood progenitor cell products using a novel acustophoresis platformStefanScheding(LundSE)
Thawing of stem cell products in the lab or bedsideFedericoRodriguez(SanDiegoUSA)
Erythrocyte depletion when amp howDamianosSotiropoulos(ThessalonikiGR)
1100ndash1130 Pause
1130 ndash 1300 Quality assessment
Chair Christian Chabannon (Marseille FR)
CD34 enumeration pre and post cryopreservationFrancescoLanza(CremonaIT)
Terminology and labeling of cellular therapy productsInekeSlaper-Cortenbach(UtrechtNL)
GMP facilities what for and what are the rulesChristianKalberer(BaselCH)
1300ndash1400 Lunch
1400 ndash 1530 Oral session Stem cell mobilization and graft engineering
Chairs Francesco Lanza (Cremona IT) Mario Bargetzi (Aarau CH)
Oral sessions to be defined according to abstract reviewing
1530ndash1600 CoffeeBreak
1600 ndash 1730 Technical aspects IIAdvanced cell engineering
Chair Martin Hildebrandt (Hannover DE)
Cell selection for clinical use Regulatory T cellsMatthiasEdinger(RegensburgDE)
Engineering of T-helper cells and cytotoxic T-cellsTobiasFeuchtinger(TuumlbingenDE)
Expansion of NK cells for clinical useUlrikeKoehl(FrankfurtDE)
25
1st ebmt paeDIatrIC Day tuesDay 3 aprIl 2012
Taking place during the EBMT 2012
Annual Meeting
Paediatric Day
During EBMT 2012 Annual Meeting taking place atthePalexpoGenevaSwitzerlandfrom1ndash4April2012there will be a special day for paediatric stem celltransplantation
Almost all paediatric activities such as educationalworkingpartyscientificandpostersessionshavebeenregroupedandwillbeheldonTuesday 3 April 2012
Nurses paediatric sessions will take place on MondayandWednesday
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0800 ndash 0900 Educational SessionHaemaglobinopathy and HSCT
Chairs Guido Lucarelli (Rome IT) Ardeshir Ghavamzadeh (Tehran IR)
0800ndash0830 ThalassaemiaEmanueleAngelucci(CalgiariIT)
0830ndash0900 Sickle cell anaemiaFranccediloiseBernaudin(CreacuteteilFR)
0800 ndash 0900 WorkshopDecision making How to choose a cord blood unit
Chairs Marie Robin (Paris FR) Vincent Kindler (Geneva CH)
0800ndash0830 Umbilical cord blood transplantation how when and for whomArnonNagler(TelHashomerIL)
0830ndash0900 Single double CB unit or intramedullar application VandersonRocha(OxfordUK)
0930 ndash 1100 Plenary 3Paediatric Day
Chairs Christina Peters (Vienna AT) Kurt Leibundgut (Berne CH)
0930ndash1000 Advances in overcoming treatment resistance in recurrent malignant brain tumours
From autologous to allogeneic HSCT following myeloablative chemotherapy HishamAbdel-Azim(LosAngelesUS)
1000ndash1030 Allogeneic HSCT for children with monosomy 7FrancoLocatelli(RomeIT)
1030ndash1100 Paediatric haploidentical allogeneic stem cell transplantationPeterLang(TuumlbingenDE)
1100ndash1130 CoffeeBreak
1130 ndash 1300 Working PartyPaediatric Diseases
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time Meeting 5Post-transplant care when the child becomes an adult
Chairs Giorgio Dini (Genoa IT) Tayfun Guumlngoumlr (Zurich CH)
1310ndash1330 Transition paediatrics-adult care CharlotteNiemeyer(FreiburgDE)
1330ndash1350 Adolescence in the posttransplant phase ThomasKlingebiel(FrankfurtDE)
1400 ndash 1530 Oral SessionPaediatric transplantation
1530ndash1600 CoffeeBreak
1600 ndash 1730 Working PartyInborn Errors
1730 ndash 1900 Poster Session
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Call For abstraCts
Abstract Submission Deadlines
21 November 2011 Nurses Group15 December 2011 Physicians amp Data Management Group
Allparticipantsareinvitedtosubmitabstractsononeofthetopicslistedonpage27
Abstracts may only be submitted via Internet Late abstracts will not be considered
Tosubmityourabstractpleasegotothewebsiteat wwwebmtorgebmt2012
Thedifferent submission links forphysiciansnursesand thedatamanagement group will be available on the internet ldquoCall for AbstractsrdquoPleasemakesuretoselecttheappropriatelink
Inordertostandardizetheabstractlayoutweaskyoutoreadthepreparation guidelines at this link CAREFULLY Avoid submissionwithin48hoursofthedeadlineforbestsystemperformance
Guidelines for submission of abstracts
1 Abstracts may be submitted only via Internet Abstractssubmittedviafaxore-mailwillnotbeaccepted
2 AllabstractsmustbesubmittedandpresentedinEnglish3 Abstractsshouldcontainoriginalmaterialneitherpublishednor
presentedelsewherepriorto1 April 20124 Withinternetsubmissionofanabstracttheauthor(s)transfer(s)
all copyrightownership to theEuropeanGroup forBloodandMarrowTransplantation
5 Abstractsshouldbeinformativecontainingobjectivesmethodsresultsandaconclusion Just thepromiseof furtherdataanddiscussionisnotacceptable
6 The abstract text may not be longer than 2rsquo500 charactersincludingspaces
7 Tables charts and other graphics arepermittedandmustbeinJPGorGIFformatofhighresolutionandsuitableforreproductionin black amp white A separate upload button is provided (max 2 graphics perabstract)Nophotosmaybesubmitted
8 Avoid complex mathematical formulae Greek letters andsymbols For the symbols lt or gt type instead lt= or gt= Forsuperscript use caret (^) eg 10^6 instead of 106 Instead oflsquoIFN-grsquouseforexamplelsquoIFN-grsquoorlsquoIFN-gammarsquoetc
9 Allabbreviationsmustbedefinedthefirsttimetheyappearinyourtext(butdonotdefineinthetitle)ExampleGraft-versus-hostdisease(GvHD)beforebeingusedasanabbreviationonly
10 Authorsarerequestedtoselectatopicunderwhichtheywishtheirabstracttobereviewed
11 Authorsshouldindicatetheirpreferredmethodofpresentation bullOralPresentation bullPosterPresentation bullOralorPosterPresentation Theselectioncommitteereservestherighttodecideonthefinal
allocationandpresentationmethod12 Ifanabstract isaccepted thepresentingauthormust register
andattendthecongressAcceptanceofapaperimpliespaymentoftheregistrationfeebythepresentingauthor
13 After having submitted your abstract you will receive aconfirmation by e-mail with the following information (please
makesuretostateyourcorrectemailaddress) bullreference number of your abstract (for correspondence and
questionsthatmightarise) bullyourpersonalaccesscodes
Shouldyouwishtomakecorrectionstoanabstractalreadysubmittedor if you wish to submit other abstracts later you may use theseaccesscodesThiswillshortenthesubmissionprocedure
Correctionstoabstractscanonlybemadeuptothedeadlinesof
21November2011 Nurses Group15December2011 Physicians amp Data Management Group
(Afterthesedatesnoabstractsorchangesmaybeaccepted)IfyouhavedifficultiesinsubmittingyourabstractsorifyouneedanyfurtherinformationpleasecontacttheAbstracthotlinePhone+41616867722(MondayndashFridayduringCETbusinesshours)
Notification
AbstractsaresubjecttoapprovalbytheScientificCommitteeandtofinalassignmentforinclusionintheprogrammeasanoralorposterpresentation
Authors from the Nurses Group will be notified at the end ofDecember2011
AuthorsformthePhysiciansandDataManagementGroupwillbenotifiedattheendofJanuary2012
Allauthorswillbecontactedbye-mail(thereforeitisessentialthatyouindicateyourcorrecte-mailaddress)Authorswillbeinformedasto whether they are to present their abstract orally or in the form of a posterFullinstructionsconcerningthepreparationandpresentationwillbeincluded
Publication
AllacceptedabstractswillbepublishedinasupplementoftheBoneMarrowTransplantationJournalaswellasonCD-ROMavailableatthecongressFullabstracttextswillbeviewableontheEBMT2012websitetwoweekspriortothecongress
Basic Science Award for Physicians
This award will be presented to the best Basic Science Abstractsubmittedunderanyrelevanttopic
The aim of this award is to increase the level of basic science atthemeetingandparticularlyyounginvestigatorsareencouragedtosubmittheirworkTheprizewinningabstractwillbeselectedfromthe top-scoringabstractsbyaScientificCommitteeheadedby theChairsoftheEBMTDevelopmentalCommittee
Authorssubmittingabasicscienceabstractare invitedto tick therespectiveboxintheonlinesubmissionthusindicatingthewishtobeconsideredfortheBasicScienceAward
Theprize-winningabstractwillbepresentedaspartofthePresidentialSymposiumonMonday2April2012Thisyearrsquosprizeofeuro2rsquo000isgenerouslysupportedbyGenzyme
27
Call For abstraCts
Main Topics for Abstract Submission
Please carefullyselectthetopicunderwhichyouwishtosubmityourabstract for reviewAbstracts not submittedunder anappropriatetopicmaybeincorrectlyreviewedandrejected
Physicians
General Topics1 CellularGenetherapiesandCytokines2 StemcellresearchandExperimentalstemcelltransplantation3 StemcellmobilizationandGraftengineering
Transplant-specific topics4 Stemcellsource5 Stemcelldonor6 Acutegraft-versus-hostdisease7 Chronicgraft-versus-hostdisease8 Infectiouscomplications9 Earlycomplications10 Latecomplications11 Reduced-intensityconditioning12 MinimalresidualdiseaseToleranceChimerismandImmune
reconstitution13 Paediatricissues14 Regulatoryissues
Disease-specific topics15 Acuteleukaemia16 Aplasticanaemia17 Autoimmunediseases18 Chronicleukaemia19 HaemoglobinopathyandInbornerrorsofmetabolism20Lymphoma21 Multiplemyeloma22Myelodysplasia23Solidtumours
Nurses Group
Care-specific topics24Careofthecare-giver25Complementarytherapies26Donorissues27 Ethicalissues28Impactofnewtherapiesonpatientcare29Outpatientdevelopments30PalliativeandEndoflifecare31 PatientinformationandEducation32Protectivecare33Psycho-socialissues34Sexuality35Standardsofcare36Symptomsmanagement
37 EducationandSupportofnurses38Management39SurvivorshipandLateeffects40Qualityoflife
Data Management Group
41 DataManagement42Statistics
CME Accreditation at EBMT 2012
AsaparticipantofEBMT2012youareeligibletoreceiveContinuingMedical Education (CME) credit points from the EuropeanHematologyAssociation(EHA)
EuropeanhaematologistsarehighlymotivatedtoprovideproofthattheyareupdatingtheirknowledgeandskillsthroughparticipationinCMEactivitiesTheEuropeanHematologyAssociationCMESystemis being implementedas a service to Europeanhaematologists inresponse to this need The System facilitates identification andregistrationinCMEactivitieswhichhavebeensubmittedtoapeer-reviewaccreditationprocessandrespondtopre-establishedqualitystandards
CMEaccreditationisapermanentfeatureofEBMTannualmeetings
PhysiciansattendingEBMT2012areeligibletoreceive1EHA-CMEcreditpointforeveryhourofaccreditedscientificprogramme
EHA-CMEpointswillbeawardedforthefollowingsessionsbullEducationalsessionsbullWorkshopsessionsbullControversysessionsbullPlenarysessionsbullJointsessionsbullPresidentialsymposiumbullWorkingPartysessionsbullOralsessionsbullLunchtimemeetings
How to claim your EHA-CME points
The electronic EHA-CME system is fully automated and enablesparticipantsattheEBMT2012toclaimtheircreditsonline
You may create your account claim your credits and print yourEHA-CMEcertificateonlineatwwwehaweborg(select lsquoCMErsquo)FulldetailsonhowtocollectyourCMEpointswillbestatedintheFinalProgramme
Further information on the European Hematology Association CME system is available at cmeehaweborgandwwwehaweborg
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regIstratIon
Registration fee
Until 12 January
2012
As from 13 January to 1March2012
As from 2 March
2012
PhysiciansMember euro300ndash euro420ndash euro480ndash
Non-Member euro450ndash euro560ndash euro650ndash
Nurses Group
Data Mgmt Group
Quality Mgmt Group
Cell Processing Technicians
Member euro200ndash euro320ndash euro380ndash
Non-Member euro300ndash euro420ndash euro480ndash
Student euro120ndash euro150ndash euro180ndash
Accompanying person
euro 25ndash euro 25ndash euro 25ndash
StudentsmustbeoneoftheauthorsofanacceptedabstractandmustprovideproofofundergraduatestudentstatusAwrittencertificationbytheheadoftheprogrammeisrequiredandmustbesenttoCongrex(Fax+41616867788)
The fee for active participants includes unlimited access to allsessionstheWelcomeReceptionaccesstotheExhibitiononecopyoftheFinalProgrammeandonecopyoftheAbstractBook
ThefeeforaccompanyingpersonsincludestheWelcomeReceptionandaccesstotheExhibition
PleasenoteAlthoughincludedintheregistrationfeesomesessionsand the Welcome Reception require separate registration (seeregistrationform)
Online Registration
ParticipantscanregisterviaInternetwwwebmtorgebmt2012PleasereadtheinstructionsontheInternetcarefullyFor online reservations payment by credit card is required Please do not use the online registration for group registrations
Registration form
ToregisterforthemeetingpleasereturntheregistrationformtotheOrganizingSecretariatinBasel
Group Registration
In order to make a group registration please request the specialgroupregistrationformfromtheOrganizingSecretariatordownloadthefile fromthewebsitewwwebmtorgebmt2012Onthis formyou can enter all participantsrsquo information together with your postal address and contact details Please note that we need thecomplete individual addresses (hospital department streetname and number postal code and city) of each participant Forfurther assistance please contact the Organizing Secretariat at ebmtcongrexcom
On-site Registration
TheregistrationdeskatthePalexpoisopenduringthefollowinghours
Saturday 31March2012 1700 ndash1900hSunday 1April2012 0800ndash1900hMonday 2April2012 0730ndash1800hTuesday 3April2012 0730ndash1800hWednesday 4April2012 0715ndash1300h
All documents including registration packets (congress walletpersonalnamebadgeabstractbookvouchers)willbehandedovertotheregisteredparticipantsOn-site registration will be accepted but receip of all congressdocumentscannotbeguaranteedPleasearriveearlyifyouwishtoregisteron-site
Payment
All fees for the congress registration and social events should bepaidinEURO(euro)totheEBMT2012OrganizingSecretariatndashclearlystatingtheparticipantlsquosnameandaddress
bull bybanktransfer(freeofcharge)to -BeneficiaryCongrexSwitzerlandLtdEBMT2012 -UBSAGBaselSwitzerland EUROAccountNo233-50301062A IBANCodeCH210023323350301062A
-BICUBSWCHZH80A -ClearingNo233
bull bycreditcard(VisaMasterCardAmericanExpress)
Responsibility
The participant acknowledges that heshe has no right to lodgedamage claims against the organizers should the holding of thecongress be hindered or prevented by unexpected political oreconomiceventsorgenerallyby forcemajeureorshould thenon-appearance of speakers or other reasons necessitate programmechangesWithregistrationtheparticipantacceptsthisproviso
By finishing the application the participant declares that heshe agrees to its personal and company data being processed byCongrexandthat thisdatamaybeusedfor informationpurposesoncongressesandevents in thefieldofhematologyorganizedbyCongrex In theopposingcase theparticipantnotifiesCongrexatthetimeofreturningthesignedapplication
Confirmation
Upon receipt of the correct registration fee each participant willreceiveaconfirmationofregistrationPleasebringthisconfirmationto the registration desk at the congress centre as proof of yourregistration
Cancellation Refund Policy
Refund of registration fees less 25 administrative charges canbeapplied for inwritinguntil1February2012 to theOrganizingSecretariat inBasel SwitzerlandAfter thisdateno refundwillbepossibleForanychangeofnamesafeeofeuro30ndashwillbecharged
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general InFormatIon (In alphabetICal orDer)
Address before and after the EBMT 2012
OrganizingSecretariatEBMT2012 Tel +41616867711coCongrexSwitzerlandLtd Fax +41616867788POBox E-mail ebmtcongrexcom4002BaselSwitzerland wwwebmtorgebmt2012
Currency
TheofficialcurrencyistheSwissfranc(CHF)Althoughnotpartofthe EU many prices are nonetheless indicated in Euros and somemerchantsmayacceptEurosVisaMasterCardandAmericanExpressarewidelyacceptedandATMsarewidespreadBanksofferthebestexchangeratesfortravellerchequesandforeigncurrencybut it isalsopossibletoexchangemoneyatmajorhotelsmaintrainstationsandairportsBanksareopenMondaytoFriday
Exhibition
TheEBMT2012exhibitionpresentingthelatesttechnicalequipmentandpharmaceuticalproductswilltakeplaceinHall1ofthePalexpoGenevaThedetailedExhibitProspectuscanbeobtainedfromtheExhibitionDepartment(exhibitionchcongrexcom)
Final Programme
The Final Programme will be available on the Internet (wwwebmtorgebmt2012) by March 2012 Please indicate youremailaddressontheregistrationformandyouwillbeinformedassoonastheFinalProgrammeisontheInternetTheFinalProgrammebookletwillbealsodistributedatthemeetinginGeneva
Insurance
Themeetingorganizerscannotacceptliabilityforpersonalinjuriessustainedorfor lossordamageofpropertybelongingtomeetingparticipants or their accompanyingpersons eitherduring or as aresultofthemeetingPleasecheckthevalidityofyourowninsurance
Invitation Letters
IndividualsrequiringanofficialletterofinvitationinordertoattendthemeetingmaywritetotheOrganizingSecretariat(ebmtcongrexcom)Thisprocedureisdesignedtoassistparticipantstoobtainavisaorpermissiontoattendthemeetinganddoesnotapplytoregistrationfeesorotherexpenses
Please note that invitation letters can only be sent if the registration and payment has been received by the Organizing Secretariat
Italian Agency
ItalianparticipantsrequiringspecificauthorizationfromtheItalianHealthMinistryareadvisedtocontact
AIMEDUCATIONndashAIMGroup Tel +3902566011MsCristinaGhidoli Fax +390270048585ViaGiuseppeRipamonti129 E-mail cghidoniaimgroupeu20141MilanItaly wwwaimgroupeu
Language
TheofficialcongresslanguageisEnglishSimultaneous translation (English French German) will beprovidedforthePatientampFamilyDay
Lunches
FromMondaytillWednesdaylunchwillbeofferedintheexhibitionareaofthecongressvenue
Registration
Fordetailedinformationpleaserefertopage28
Speakersrsquo Service Centre (SSC)
TherewillbeacentrallylocatedSpeakersrsquoServiceCentreconnectedtoalllectureroomsAllspeakersarerequestedtohandintheirPowerPointpresentationspriortotheirlectureattheSSC
Tipping
Servicechargesaregenerally includedhowever it iscustomarytorounduptheamountwhenpayinginrestaurantsandtaxis
Transportation in Geneva
Geneva iswell catered towithbuses tramsand ferriesaswellasregulartrainconnectionstothetrainstationsldquoCornavinrdquointhecitycentreandldquoAeacuteroportrdquoattheairportPleaserefertoldquoTravellingtothePalexpordquo(page34)formoredetails
Venue
TheEBMT2012meetingwilltakeplaceatthePalexpoGenevawhichis conveniently located inwalkingdistance to theGenevaAirportandonly15minutesawayfromdowntownGeneva
Palexpo Exhibition amp Conference Center1218Grand-SaconnexGenevaSwitzerlandwwwgeneva-palexpoch
Visa Requirements
In order to visit Switzerland you may need to apply for an entryvisa Please check the currentVISA requirementswith thenearestSwissConsulateorEmbassy inyourcountrybeforeyourdeparturetoGenevaPleasealsobewellawareofthetimeforprocessingtheapplicationstoensureyouapplyintimeforyourvisit
World Wide Web
Please visit the EBMT 2012 website wwwebmtorgebmt2012 for regularly updated news and information Abstract submissionregistration compilation of your personal congress programme aswellas reservationofaccommodationand tours canbemadeviathislink
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CIty oF geneva
Geneva
EmbeddedbetweentheAlpsandtheJurahillstheFrench-speaking
cityofGenevaliesinthebaywheretheRhoneleavesLakeGeneva
WithitshumanitariantraditionandcosmopolitanflairtheEuropean
seatoftheUNOandheadquartersoftheRedCrossisknownasthe
ldquocapitalofpeacerdquo
The symbol of the city is the ldquoJet drsquoeaurdquo ndash a fountain with a
140-metre-highwater jetattheperipheryofLakeGenevaTheold
towntheheartofGenevawiththeshoppingandbusinessquarter
issituatedontheleftbankoftheriverThereyoucanfindStPeterrsquos
CathedralaswellasthePlaceduBourg-de-Fourwhichistheoldest
squareinthecityQuayslakesidepromenadescountlessparkslively
sidestreetsintheoldtownandelegantshopsinvitegueststostroll
Besides being a congress city Geneva is also a centre for culture
andhistoryfortradefairsandexhibitionsThelaquoHorlogeFleuriraquothe
largeflowerclockintheldquoJardinAnglaisrdquo(EnglishGarden)isaworld-
renownedsymboloftheGenevawatchindustry
CulturallythismostwesterncityofSwitzerlandhasmuchtooffer
InternationalartistsperformintheGrandTheacuteacirctreandGenevaOpera
HouseGenevaalsoofferswiderangeofmuseumssuchastheldquoMuseacutee
internationaldelrsquohorlogerierdquoawatchmuseumwithacollectionof
jewellerywatchesandmusicalclocksandtheInternationalMuseum
oftheRedCrossandRedCrescentwhichprovidesaninsightintothe
workofthesehumanitarianorganizations
Climate
Genevaissituatedatahighaltitudewhichtogetherwiththelake
temperstheprevailingcontinentalclimateSummersarepleasantly
warmtohotandwintersrelativelymildwithtemperatureshovering
just above or below freezing In spring the temperatures range
fromapprox5degCto20degCthereforeawarmcoatespeciallyforthe
eveningsisrecommended
Shopping in Geneva GenevarsquosexclusiveshopsarelocatedontheRuesBassesndashthechicRueduRhocircneRuede laConfeacutedeacuterationRueduMarcheacuteandRuedelaCroix-drsquoOrWatchandjewelleryshopslinethesestreetsquiteliterallywithgoldAsanalternativeexcellentSwisschocolateissoldat the Du Rhocircne Rue de la Confeacutedeacuteration 3 and at the MartelRuedelaCroix-drsquoOr4MeanwhileforastrollaroundtheantiquesquarterandartgalleriesavisittotheOldTownandtheSt-GervaisandPacircquisdistrictsisamustGenevahasmanyoutdoormarkets forexample theflowermarketon the PlaceduMolard and the clothes andbookmarket on thePlace de la Madeleine which are open daily Flea markets areheld on Wednesdays and Saturdays at the Plaine de Plainpalais(0800ndash1800)OnTuesdayandFridaymorningsthesamespotisusedforacolourfulfruitandvegetablemarket(0800ndash1300)OnThursday regionalhandicraftsare soldat thePlacede laFusterie(0800ndash1900)The main department stores in Geneva are Bon Geacutenie Rue duMarcheacute34GlobusRueduRhocircne48andManorRueCornavin6Generalopeninghours for shops inGenevaareMonday toFriday0830ndash1900(Thursdayuntil2100)andSaturday0800ndash1800
Restaurants GenevaoffersafantasticselectionoftraditionalandlocalfareaswellasexcellentinternationalandethniccuisineLocal Geneva specialities include fresh fish from the lake and avarietyofporkdishes includingpetit saleacute (saltpork)and longeole (pork sausage) Traditional Swiss restaurants can also be foundthroughoutthecityA large variety of international restaurants offering moderntraditional ethnic or fusion menus can also be found in GenevaTherearegoodFrenchrestaurants inthehotelsonQuaiDuMontBlancandCheminduPetitSaconnexandonRuedeLausanneTheBoulevardHelvetiqueisagoodplacetofindgreatcafeacutesManyGenevarestaurantscloseonweekendsandespeciallySundayssocallaheadtoenquirereservationsarerecommended
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hotel aCCommoDatIon anD travel bookIngs
Official travel agency
Congrex Travel AGPOBox4002BaselSwitzerland
Hotel accommodationHotel rooms in various price categories in the city of Geneva have beenreserved
Tel +41616909411Fax +41616909414E-mailebmthotelcongrexcom
Online bookings
Participants can book their hotel room via internet wwwcongrexchebmt2012Fullprepaymentbycreditcard(VisaMastercardorAmericanExpress)ismandatoryifyouregisteron-lineEachparticipantwillreceiveaconfirmationAfter12 January 2012hotelaccommodationissubjecttoavailability
Hotel reservation form
If you have no access to the Internet please send the Hotel Reservation Form as soon as possible but latest by 12 January 2012toCongrexTravelAGAftertheabovementioneddeadlinerequestswillbeacceptedbuthotelaccommodationissubjecttoavailabilityandcannotbeguaranteedAfterthisdeadlinealatereservationfeeof euro30ndashwillbechargedAdditionallytheformoffersyouthechoicetomakeeitheradepositpaymentwithrestpaymentbyinvoicetoCongrexTravelAGbefore thecongressoradepositpaymentwithrestpaymentdirectlyupondepartureatthehotelagainstcreditcardguarantee
Payment policy
To guarantee your reservation a deposit of EUR 200ndashisrequiredUpon receipt of the hotel reservation form each participant willreceiveafinalconfirmationwithaninvoiceHotelrequestswithoutpaymentcannotbeacceptedAllrequestswillbehandledonaldquofirstcome-firstservedbasisrdquo
CancellationRefund Policy
If your reservation is cancelled before 12 January 2012 theprepaymentordepositwillberefundedlesseuro60ndashhandlingfeeIfyourreservationiscancelledafter 12 January 2012norefundscanbemadeAnychangeof reservationwillbesubject toahandlingfee of euro30ndashChangesorcancellationshavetobemadeinwritingto Congrex Travel AG If you arrive later or leave earlier than theoriginallybookeddatesthehotelmightchargeno-showcosts
Hotel desk
CongrexTravelAGwillbepresentwithadeskintheregistrationareaduringthemeeting
Flight Bookings and Official AirlineTheEBMThasdesignatedevent-travel specialistCongrexTravel toserveastheofficialagentfortravel
Tel +41615607560Fax +41616909214E-mailebmtflightscongrexcom
OpeninghoursMondayndashFriday0800ndash1730
SpecialfaresareavailableforflightstoGenevaandorZurichandbackbetween24Marchand11April2012
Hotel Accommodation and Travel BookingsSAVE UP TO 20 ON TRAVEL WITH THE STAR ALLIANCEtrade NETWORK
TheStarAlliancememberairlinesarepleasedtobeappointedastheOfficialAirlineNetworkfortheEBMT2012
To obtain the Star Alliance Conventions Plus discounts and forbookingofficeinformationpleasevisitwwwstaralliancecomconventionsplusand
bull ChooseldquoFordelegatesrdquobull UnderldquoDelegatesloginrdquoenterconventionscodeLX03S12bull Chooseoneoftheparticipatingairlineslistedbull Call the respective reservation contact listed and quote the
conventionscodeLX03S12whenbookingtheticket
Registeredparticipantsplusoneaccompanyingpersontravellingtotheeventcanqualifyforadiscountofupto20dependingonfareandclassoftravelbooked
TheparticipatingairlinesforthiseventareAdriaAirwaysAegeanAirlines Air Canada Air China ANA Asiana Airlines AustrianAirlinesBlue1bmiBrusselsAirlinesContinentalAirlinesCroatiaAirlines EgyptAir LOT Polish Airlines Lufthansa ScandinavianAirlines SingaporeAirlines SouthAfricanAirways Spanair SWISSInternational Air Lines TAM Airlines TAP Portugal THAI TurkishAirlinesUnitedUSAirways
Discounts are offered on most published business and economy class faresexcludingwebsiteinternetfaresseniorandyouthfaresgroupfaresandRoundtheWorldfares
Pleasenote For travel fromJapanandNewZealand special faresordiscountsareofferedby theparticipatingairlineson theirownnetwork
Whenmakingyourtravelplanspleasepresentconfirmationofyourregistrationorproofofattendance
S O U R C E S T U D I O
Account Job title Star Alliance Conventions Plus Order Job number SLL011X03823
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Itrsquos easy to save money on your flights if you fly the Star Alliancetradenetwork Simply quote the event code LH08S10 when you make your booking with any Star Alliance member airline and yoursquoll automatically get a discount of up to 20
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Information correct as at 062009
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soCIal events
Welcome Reception
Sunday 1 April 2012 2015
AftertheOpeningSessionparticipantsaccompanyingpersonsandexhibitorsareinvitedtoattendtheWelcomeReceptionwhichwilltakeplaceinthefoyersofthePalexpo
Freeadmission
Please register online or by completing the registration form if you wish to participate at the Welcome Reception (even though it is free of charge)
EBMT Party
Tuesday 3 April 2012
TheEBMTPartywillbeheldatUptownGenevaUptownGenevaisamoderncomplexandculturaleventcentrelocatedbehindthemaintrainstationinthecitycentreofGeneva
The perfect location to meet gather and dance with your EBMTcolleaguesandfriendsafterabusycongressdayUnderthethemeldquotraditional Switzerland and its modern twistrdquo you will have thepleasure to flavour different kinds of the traditional swiss cuisineandmusicinvariousrooms
Whetheryouwanttoenjoyaglassofwineinaquietandrelaxedatmosphereorifyouprefertodancethenightawayyoudefinitelyshouldnotmissthisevening
euro 9000 per person (Physicians)euro 6500 per person (Nurses Quality Managers Data Managers
Cell Processing Technicians)
copyComugneroSilvanafotoliade
copyBergfeefotoliade copyMirkoMeierfotoliade
Your conference in good handsConference management services tailored to your goals
33
DaIly tours
Geneva City tour and Boat Cruise
Sunday1April20121340ndash1700Tuesday3April20121340ndash1700
EUR 6000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
The city tour of Geneva will show you the International part of Geneva such as the worldrsquos peacemaking organizations followedbya tourof themain touristattractions like theFlowerclockandmanymore Thenget a taste ofGenevarsquos historywith your guideonawalkingtourThetourcontinuesonthelakewithaonehourboatcruisewhichwillmakeyoudiscoverthemajorattractionsofthelakeofGenevatheWaterFountaintheUNBuildingtheCastleofBellerivetheMermaidandmanymoreinterestingsites
Meeting pointGenevaPalexpo1330 in front of the main entrance
byBengoVISTAch
Montreux with Castle Chillon
Monday2April20120900ndash1400
EUR 8000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
AfteraridethroughtheVaudcountrysidepassingthefamoustownsofVevey andMontreuxwewill arrive at theChateaudeChillonHereaguidedtourwillshowyouaroundthecastleAfterthetouryouwillboardasteamerthatwilltakeyouonabeautifultripwithlovelyviewsofthelandscapeandeventuallytakeyoutoMontreuxwhereyouwillhavetimetowanderthestreets
Meeting point GenevaPalexpo0845 in front of the main entrance
byMarekBLASZCZYK-Panoramio
Museum Tour
Monday2April20121400ndash1700
Euro 6500 per person (includingpickupandreturntoGenevaPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
by galynaforever
Consistingof fourdifferent sites theMuseacuteesdrsquoArt etdrsquoHistoire isoneof the largestmuseumgroups in SwitzerlandOver anumberofyearstheMuseacuteeshaveputtogetherimpressivecollectionsinthefieldsofarchaeologyfineartsandappliedartsandbearwitnesstothehistoryofcivilisationsfromprehistorictomoderntimesDuring the one hour tour of the Palais des Nations you will seeseveraldifferentroomsYouwillhearaboutcurrentactivitiesoftheUnitedNationsandaboutthehistoryofthePalaisdesNations
Meeting point GenevaPalexpo1345 in front of the main entrance
Day trip Gruyegravere Golden
Tuesday3April20120900ndash1700
Euro 10000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach 3courselunchmenuallentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
byLairJeanClaud
ThereisnobettertemptationthanchocolatesmellTakeajourneythroughchocolatetraditionatatastingofthemostfamousofSwissdelicaciesAdmirebreathtakinglandscapesofGruyegraveresonthewayto the cheese factory where you will receive an interesting insight on authenticAlpinecheesemaking
Meeting pointGenevaPalexpo0845 in front of the main entrance
Note for all tours Tours are based on a minimum of 25 participants If a tour does not take place due to insufficient numbers the ticket will be reimbursed in full Otherwise please note that tickets for excursions are non-refundable An English-speaking guide will conduct all toursOn-site requests for tours are welcome but cannot be guaranteed
34
travellIng to the palexpo
ThePalexpoislocatedneartheairportofGenevaeasilyaccessiblefromthecitycentrebypublictransport(busNodeg5stopldquoPalexpordquo)andbycarfromthemotorway
Arriving by Plane
Geneva Palexpo Exhibition and Conference Centre is located500meters from theGeneva InternationalAirport For thosewhowishtowalkitisapproximatelya15minutewalkfromtheairporttoPalexpofollowthesignsYoucanalsotakeNdeg5busfromtheairportldquoAeacuteroportrdquotoPalexpo(2stops)TraveltimebytaxifromtheAirporttothePalexpoisapprox5minutesCostapproximatelyCHF1500
Arriving by Train
TherearetwotrainstationsinGenevaThemainstationinthecity(GareCornavin)andtheairporttrainstation(GareAeacuteroport)
Fromthemainstationinthecityyoucantakeeitherbusnodeg5tothePalexpowhichtakesapprox15minutesAnotheroptionistotakeatraintotheairporttrainstationfromwhereitisa15minuteswalktothePalexpo
Arriving by Car
ToreachthePalexpotakethemotorwayandfollowthesignstotheairport(Aeacuteroport)orPalexpoParkingpossibilitiesavailabledirectlyatthePalexpo
Bus
EfficientgroundtransfersareavailablefromGenevaPalexpotothecitycentreandthemaintrainstationNdeg5bus(HocircpitalndashPalexpondash Aeacuteroport) links Geneva Palexpo with the City Centre in only15minutesand runs frequently fromearlymorning to late in theevening
Taxis
Taxis in Geneva can be ordered by phone hailed in the street orfoundatabout60authorisedtaxiranksintownairportandmainstation
FaresbetweenairportandcityrangefromaboutCHF3000toCHF3500anddependontrafficconditionstimeofdayandnumberofpassengers Presently the farewithinGeneva includingairport istheamountshownonthetaximeter
Public Transportation Geneva
GenevaiswellcateredtowithbusestramsandferriesThebusandtramservicesinGenevaarerunbytheTPG(TransportsPublicsGenevois)wwwtpgch
Busesand trams run from0600ndash2400dependingon the serviceEachbusandtramstophastimetablesandmapscoveringtheentireGenevanetwork
ThetramwayisunderconstantexpansionoftenresultinginroadworksTheTPGwebsitewwwtpgchisprovidinginformationontheirservicestimetablesmapsinformationonroadworksandgeneralinformation
On Friday and Saturday nights the TPG runs a night bus serviceNoctambus which runs from 000 ndash 0400 (although times can beinfrequentandirregular)
How to purchase a ticket
Allvisitorsstayingatahotel inGenevacanbenefitfromtheGenevaTransport Card with no additional cost This personal and non-transferablepassisestablisheduponthevisitorrsquoscheck-inatthehotelenabling itsholderuseof theentirepublic transportationnetwork inGenevawithout restriction (bus trainandboat)withvalidity for theentiredurationofhisherstayincludingthedepartureday
IfarrivingattheairportyoucanpickupafreeticketforpublictransportfromthemachineinthebaggagecollectionareaattheArrivallevelThisUniresoticketofferedbyGenevaInternationalAirportallowsyoutousepublictransportinGenevafreeforaperiodof80minutes
Regularticketscanalsobepurchasedfromthemachineslocatedatbusstops(CHForEurochangerequired)andattheSwissrailwaystation
35
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4 5 Mandarin Oriental ldquoBel-Airrdquo bus ndeg 1 ndeg 3 ndeg 5 ndeg 7 ndeg 10 or ndeg 19
5 5 Moumlvenpick na free shuttle from hotel to airport
6 5 Swissocirctel ldquoPlace du Portrdquo bus ndeg 6 ndeg 8 ndeg 9 or ndeg 27
7 4+ Starling (ex Crowne Plaza)
5 minutes walking distance to congress centre
8 4 Auteuil ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
9 4 Bristol ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
10 4 Cornavin ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
11 4 Crowne Plaza (ex Ramada Park)
ldquoDe Joinvillerdquo bus ndeg10
12 4 De la Vendeacutee ldquoPetit-Vendeacuteerdquo bus ndeg 21
13 4 Epsom ldquoButinirdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg15
14 4 Le Montbrillant ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
15 4 Les Nations ldquoVidolletrdquo bus ndeg 5
16 4 Nash-Ville ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
17 4 NH Geneva Airport na free shuttle from hotel to airport
18 4 NH Rex ldquoCharmillesrdquo bus ndeg 10 ldquoServetterdquo tram ndeg 14 or ndeg 16
19 4 Novotel ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
20 4 Rotary ldquoChantepouletrdquo bus ndeg 10
21 4 Royal ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
22 4 Tiffany ldquoPlace du Cirquerdquo bus ndeg 1 ldquoRue du Standrdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15 ldquoBel-Airrdquo bus ndeg 10
No Category Hotel Name Bus- Tramstop
23 4 Warwick ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
24 3 Astoria ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
25 3 Bernina ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
26 3 Citadines Genegraveve Ferney Voltaire
public transport not recommended 10 minutes drive by car to congress venue
27 3 Cristal ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
28 3 Drake amp Longchamp ldquoButinirdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
29 3 Edelweiss ldquoNavigationrdquo bus ndeg 1
30 3 Eden ldquoSismondirdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
31 3 Express by Holiday Inn na free shuttle from hotel to airport
32 3 International amp Terminus ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
33 3 Jade ldquoMocirclerdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
34 3 Kipling ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
35 3 Le Grenil ldquoJonctionrdquo bus ndeg 10 ldquoPlace du Cirquerdquo tram ndeg 13
36 3 Longemalle ldquoPlace du Portrdquo bus ndeg 6 ndeg 8 ndeg 9 or ndeg 27
37 3 Mon Repos ldquoJardin Botaniquerdquo bus ndeg 28 ldquoSeacutecheronrdquo bus ndeg 1
38 3 Phoenix ldquoDe Joinvillerdquo bus ndeg10
39 3 f6 (ex Quality City Centre)
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40 3 Ramada Encore ldquoStade de Genegraveverdquo bus ndeg ndeg 21 ndeg 22 ndeg 42 or ndeg 43
41 3 Strasbourg Univers ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
42 3 Suisse ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
43 3 Suitehotel ldquoPailly (Balexert)rdquo bus ndeg 10
44 3 Trente Trois 33 ldquoDe Joinvillerdquo bus ndeg10
45 3 Windsor ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
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regIstratIon Forms
Goto bull EBMT 2012 Registration Form bull EBMT 2012 Education Day for Nurses bull EBMT 2012 Patient amp Family Day bull Hotel Reservation Form
17
sCIentIFIC programme physICIans WeDnesDay 4 aprIl 2012
nuClear aCCIDent CommIttee traInIng sessIon WeDnesDay 4 aprIl 2012
0730 ndash 0830 General Assembly
0830 ndash 1000 Oral Sessions 13 ndash 20
1030 ndash 1200 Plenary Session 4Do registries still have a future
Chairs Norbert-Claude Gorin (Paris FR) Jane Apperley (London UK)
1030ndash1100 The macroeconomics of stem cell transplantationAloisGratwohl(BaselCH)
1100ndash1130 The future of observational research in stem cell transplantationMaryHorowitz(MilwaukeeUS)
1130ndash1200 Donor follow-up ndash why it is neededSuzannavanWalraven(LeidenNL)
1030 ndash 1200 Plenary Session 5Endothelial disease in HSCT
Chairs Andrea Bacigalupo (Genoa IT) Eliane Gluckman (Paris FR)
1030ndash1100 The role of the endothelium in HSCTEnricCarreras(BarcelonaES)
1100ndash1130 Sinusoidal obstruction syndromeLauraRubbia-Brandt(GenevaCH)
1130ndash1200 Transplant associated microangiopathyTapaniRuutu(HelsinkiFI)
1030 ndash 1200 Plenary Session 6Stem cells and the microenvironment
Chairs John Goldman (London UK) Markus Manz (Zurich CH)
1030ndash1100 Stem cells out of the nicheTsveeLapidot(RehovotIL)
1100ndash1130 Stem cells into the thymus YannBarrandon(LausanneCH)
1130ndash1200 Mesenchymal and haematopoietic stem cells form a unique bone marrow niche SimoacutenMeacutendez-Ferrer(MadridES)
1030 ndash 1200 Joint Session EBMT WMDA
1215 ndash 1345 Final Plenary SessionAll around the telomere
Chairs Willem Fibbe (Leiden NL) Gabriela Baerlocher (Berne CH)
1215ndash1245 Telomere structure and maintenance by the telomerase enzymeJoachimLingner(LausanneCH)
1245ndash1315 Dyskeratosis congenita a disorder of telomere biologyBlancheAlter(RockvilleUS)
1315ndash1345 Telomere attrition and the telomeropathies focus on marrow failure and regenerationNealYoung(BethesdaUS)
1345 ndash 1400 Closing Session
1400 ndash 1800 Advanced EBMT training course on European approach to the medical management of mass radiation exposure
Chairs R Powles (London UK) A Madrigal (London UK)
1400 IntroductionAlejandroMadrigal(LondonUK)
1405 Basic irradiation physics for ldquobeginnersrdquoDuncanCox(UK)
1420 Previous incidents effects of irradiationLeifStenke(StockholmSE)
1450 Scenarios ndash hidden sources overtDuncanCox(UK)
1520 Primary triageTonyBleetman(UK)
1550 Secondary triage METREPOL EBMT Pocket GuideRayPowles(LondonUK)
1620 Supportive therapy to neutropenic patientsGrahamJackson(Newcastle-upon-TyneUK)
1650 BMT protocols BMT triageTonyPagliuca(LondonUK)
1705 Multi-organ dysfunction syndromeBahwnaSirohi(NewDelhiIN)
1720 EBMT REMM HPA website familiarizationJaneApperley(LondonUK)
1750 Closing remarksRayPowles(LondonUK)
RegistrationIfinterestedpleaseenrollforthesessionviaonlineapplicationorcontactSharonGage
sharongagesrgprojectmanagementcouk
18
nurses eDuCatIon Day sunDay 1 aprIl 2012
EBMT Education Day for Nurses amp Allied Health Professionals
AsinpreviousyearstherewillbeaPre-meetingEducationDayaimedatnursesandhealthprofessionalThefocusofthe8thAnnualEducationDay will be ldquoEarly and late effects after Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation and their impact of the patientrsquos quality of liferdquo Our ambitionisthatnursesandalliedhealthprofessionalsregardlessoftheirexperiencewithinthefieldofHSCTwillhavesomethingnewtolearnfromthisdayandbringhometotheirownpractice
EBMT Education Day Preliminary Programme
0900ndash0910 Welcome and introductionArnoMank(AmsterdamNL)
0910ndash0950 Nausea amp vomiting ndash to vomit or not to vomit MalinHakansson(GothenburgSE)
0950ndash1030 Skin care ndash not every rash is GvHD EileenParry(LancashireUK)
1030ndash1100 Coffeebreak
1100ndash1145 The golden hour ndash management of neutropenic sepsis JohnMurray(ManchesterUK)
1145ndash1230 Abnormal liver function tests CathrinFlynn(DublinIE)
1230ndash1330 Lunch
RegistrationThis education day is separate from the EBMT meeting and registration for the congress does not automatically entitle participation at the EBMT Education Day
PleaseregisterviaInternetwwwebmtorgebmt2012LinkRegistration(Paymentbycreditcardwillbenecessary)orusetherespectiveregistrationformThankstogenerouscorporatesponsorshiptheregistrationfeeisonlyeuro50ndashperparticipantForassistancepleasecontactebmtcongrexch
1330ndash1410 Stepping out ndash rehabilitation post HSCT JoachimWiskermann(HeidelbergDE)
1410ndash1450 Fertility CorienEcltink(AmsterdamNL)
1450ndash1510 Coffeebreak
1510ndash1550 Late effects YvesChalandon(GenevaCH)
1550ndash1630 Survivorship DianaGreenfield(SheffieldUK)
1630ndash1640 ClosingElisabethWallhult(GothenburgSE)
19
monDay 2 aprIl 2012 ndash sCIentIFIC programme nurses group WeDnesDay 4 aprIl 2012
Educational Sessions
There will be six early morning educational sessions covering thefollowingtopics
bull Extra Corporal Photopheresis (ECP) PeterTaylor(UK)
bull Management of the immunosuppressive patient VeroniqueCamus(CH)
bull Transplant at home ChristinaGallego(ES)
bull Donor issues ndash Who is looking after me MalreadNiconghalie(IE)
bull Compliance MonicaFliedner(CH)
bull Safe administration of chemotherapy BernieOrsquoDonnell(IE)
Workshops
This year theNursesgroupwill hold fourworkshopsand threeofthesewillberepeatedAllworkshopswillhavelimitedcapacityItishopedthatbydoingthiswewillbeabletohaveamoreinteractiveandpracticalsession
Workshop 1Central Venous Access Device (CVAD)
Steve Hill (Manchester UK)
Workshop 2Sexuality
Corien M Eeltink (Amsterdam NL)
Workshop 3Care of the carer
Barry Quinn (London UK)
Workshop 4European management
Susanne Heijmenberg (Amsterdam NL)
Nurses Annual Meeting
TheNursesAnnualMeetingwilltakeplaceonTuesdayfrom0830to0920
repeatedworkshopswithlimitedattendance
Plenary Sessions
Therewillbefiveplenarysessionswiththreespeakerseachgivingparticipants the opportunity to meet the expert
Disease updates
bull Lymphoma PeterDreger(HeidelbergDE)
bull Acute Lymphatic Leukemia MohamadMohty(FR)
bull Aplastic anaemia
Apheresis
bull Mobilisation JohnMurray(ManchesterUK)
bull Extra Corporal Photopheresis (ECP) MaggieFoster(UK)
bull Donor follow-up JoergHalter(BaselCH)
Management of haematology emergencies
bull Septic shock JohnMurray(ManchesterUK)
bull Extravasation BernieOacuteDonell(IE)
bull Tumour lysis JoachimBlankart(HamburgDE)
bull Transfusion reactions MonicaBraisch(CH)
Management of relapse
bull The transition from active to palliative care MatsLinderholm(UmearingSE)
bull Donor Lymphocyte Infusion (DLI) EudoardoOlavarrioLopez(ES)
bull Ethical issues-dilemmas TanjaKrones(CH)
Paediatrics
bull Sibling to the patient MargarethaNolbris(GothenburgSE)
bull Complementary therapy OliveOacuteNeill(IE)
bull Psychological aspects
TheNursesrsquogrouplooksforwardtomeetingyouatEBMT2012inGenevaThemeetingthisyearwillincludethecombinationofeducationalsessionsworkshops(limitedattendance)plenarysessionsandorallypresentedabstractsandposters
ThemainmeetingwillopenonMondaymorningwithaPresidentialsymposiumgivinganoverviewoftheactivitiesaswellastheachievementsanddevelopmentsoftheEBMTNursesGroupThisyeartherewillbeakeynotespeakerProfDrNoraKearneydirectoroftheCancerCareResearchCentreoftheUniversityofStirling(UK)ShewilltalkaboutnursingresearchandhoweducationcanimprovetheprofileoftheBMTnurse
20
Oral Sessions
Oralsessionswillbeselectedfromsubmittedabstractsaccordingtoscoresgiventothembytheabstractreviewboard
Poster Sessions
Nursesrsquo posters selected from submitted abstracts will be displayedthroughoutthecongresswithtimefordiscussiononMondayandTuesdayeveningswhenpresentersareexpectedtobeavailableattheirposter
Prizes
The Nurses group is pleased to announce that the best oralpresentationandthebestposterwillbeawarded
National Group Meetings
AsinpreviousyearsnationalgroupshavetheopportunitytomeetanddiscussnationalmattersofHSCTnursingintheirownlanguageCountries which donrsquot have a formal national group yet couldget together and discuss setting up a national group to combineworkforcesandexchangeexperiencesintheirownlanguage
Nurses Satelllite Symposia
Two Nursing Satellite Symposia will take place on Monday andTuesdayfrom1300ndash1400
monDay 2 aprIl 2012 ndash sCIentIFIC programme nurses group WeDnesDay 4 aprIl 2012
21
sCIentIFIC programme Data management group
As inprevious years theEBMTDataManagementgroupwill usetheopportunityprovidedbythisAnnualMeetingtoofferaseriesoftechnicalandscientificsessionsfordatamanagementprofessionalswithinaninteractiveandfriendlyenvironmentThiswillbeanotheruniqueopportunityforindividualsfromdifferentcentrescountriesandinstitutionstomeetupandgettoknoweachotherfacetoface
ProMISe Training SessionsWeareonceagainofferingtrainingsessionsonhowtoaccessandusetheRegistrydatabasebymeansofProMISeforData Entry andData Retrieval ndash with additional sessions this year for HLA and MED-B formsTheData Entrysession isan introductionandonlyabsolute beginners shouldsignupforitThiscoursewillemphasizehowtoenteraMED-Aregistration(includingsubsequenttransplantandfollow-upsforapatient)TheData Retrieval session will focus on obtaining data listings frequencies and how to run reportsAlthough this course is open to all users it is not recommendedforpeoplewhoareabsolutebeginners[PleasenotethattheDataRetrievalsessiononTuesday isarepetitionoftheMondaysessiontoallowmoreparticipantstoattendandbenefitfromthecourse]
The HLA Data Entry session on Tuesday is a workshop sessionwhich will focus on how to enter HLA typing reports for thoseusers who want to do it themselves (building on the morningrsquosHLAEducationalsession inthe lecturehall)Thissession isaimedprimarily at experienced ProMISe users The ADVANCED DATA ENTRY (including MED-B) amp QampA training session on Tuesdayafternoon is open to everyoneandwillconcentrateonexamplesofcomplexdataincludingaddingmissingdatafollowupssubsequentdiagnosesandtransplantsaswellastheintricaciesofMED-BdataentrywithapracticalQampAsession
Please note A maximum of 30 participants can attend eachProMISe training session in the main computer room We kindlyask participants to register in advance following the instructions providedonthecongressregistrationformwithaseparateformtobecompletedforProMISetrainingcourses
Educational SessionsAvariedprogrammefordatamanagementprofessionalsatalllevelsof their career Therewillbeeducational sessions toassistpeoplewho are new to the field to enhance their knowledge and somesessionswithhigherscientificcontextwhichshouldbeofinteresttoeverybodyregardlessofbackgroundThesessionswillincludebullScience-stemcellmobilizationantibodiesacuteleukaemiaHLAbullJACIE-explanationandrequirementsforJACIEaccreditationbullDataqualityndashalwaysimportantbullPaediatricsbullSessionsonFollow-upformssolidtumours(withreferenceto
Med-Bforms)survivorshipandlong-termfollow-upfocusingonissuesfacedbypatients
bullHintsandtipsfortransplantregistrationndashaworkshoptypesessionondataentryforallcentres
bullPresentationsfromDatamanagersandotherprofessionalsbasedincentressharingtheirexperiencendashwithexamplesofprocedurestheyusetoensuregoodworkingpractise
Werecommendparticipantstoattendasmanysessionsaspossiblendasheveniftheydonotseemtorelatetotheirwork(wehavefoundinthepastthatpeoplelearnmoreaboutadulttransplantsbyfindingoutwhatisinvolvedinpaediatrictransplants)Sothatwecanalllearnfrom each other we encourage active participation raising issuesandrequestingclarifications
1500 ndash 1800 Statistical Course 1 Saturday 31 March 2012
0900 ndash 1200 Statistical Course 2 Sunday 1 April 2012
1340 ndash 1540 Statistical Symposium Tuesday 3 April 2012
1600 ndash 1730 Statistical Roundtable Tuesday 3 April 2012
22
0900 ndash 1700 ProMISe2 Training Sessions
0900ndash1200 Data retrieval (experienced users only)KeirenKirklandJuliaLee(LondonUK)
1330ndash1430 HLA data entry (experienced users only)ShelleyHewerdineAugustinCabrera(LondonUK)
1500ndash1700 Advanced data entry (including Med B) and Q amp A workshopCarmenRuiz(LondonUK)
0900 ndash 1630 ProMISe2 Training Sessions
0900ndash1200 Data entry (new users only)HelenBaldomero(BaselCH)NicoleRaus(LyonFR)
1330ndash1630 Data retrieval (experienced users only)KeirenKirklandJuliaLee(LondonUK)
0900 ndash 1030 JACIE Educational Session
1045 ndash 1710 Educational Sessions
1045ndash1125 Stem cell mobilization ndash a key development in modern blood and marrow transplantationCurlyMorris(BelfastUK)
0900 ndash 1500 Educational Sessions
0900ndash1030 HLAIliasDoxiadis(LeidenNL)
1040ndash1120 AntibodiesSilviaMontoto(LondonUK)
1130ndash1210 Acute leukaemia (including ALL)SebastianGiebel(GliwicePL)
1210ndash1330 LunchBreak
1330ndash1410 Centre presentation ndash details to be adviced
1420ndash1500 Centre presentation ndash details to be adviced
1135ndash1215 Hints and tips for transplant registration with the EBMTCarmenRuiz(LondonUK)
1225ndash1305 The importance of follow-up formsSimonaIacobelli(RomeIT)
1305ndash1400 LunchBreak
1400ndash1440 Survivorship follow up issues and patientsrsquo experiencesMichelleKenyon(LondonUK)
1450ndash1530 Solid tumoursDidierBlaise(MarseilleFR)
1540ndash1620 Paediatric diseasesIsaacYaniv(Petach-TikvaIL)
1630ndash1710 Queries questions and the first Data Quality QuizBeateLindner(InnsbruckAT)FranziskaStrehle(UlmDE)
sCIentIFIC programme Data management group tuesDay 3 aprIl 2012
sCIentIFIC programme Data management group monDay 2 aprIl 2012
23
sCIentIFIC programme QualIty management group monDay 2 aprIl 2012
1030 ndash 1130 Workshop 1Indicators (JACIE Standards)
1030ndash1040 Clinical indicatorPhillipeLewalle(BrusselsBE)
1040ndash1050 Collection indicatorPhuongHuynh(BrusselsBE)
1050ndash1100 Processing IndicatorGillesClapisson(LyonFR)
1100ndash1130 Q amp A
1400 ndash 1500 Lecture 1How we validate the apheresis machine
Chair Harry C Schouten (Maastricht NL)
1400ndash1420 tbc1420ndash1440 SandraLoaiza(LondonUK)1440ndash1500 KristinaHoumllig(DresdenDE)
1515 ndash 1615 Lecture 2Can you save money by improving the quality
Chair Elena Vassalo (Turin IT)
1515ndash1615 FreacutedeacutericNouaille(Neuilly-sur-SeineFR)
1630 ndash 1730 Lecture 3Engaging physicians in quality
Chair Pierre Biron (Lyon FR)
1630ndash1730 EduardoOlavarria(PamplonaES)
1730 ndash 1830 Workshop 2Electronic quality management system (commercial and in-inhouse alternatives)
1730ndash1740 Manual systemKirtashPatel(LondonUK)
1740ndash1750 Electronic system used at Maastricht University HospitalBiancaWauben(MaastrichtNL)
1750ndash1800 Electronic system used at Leacuteon-BeacuterardPierreEmmanuelDonot(LyonFR)
1800ndash1830 Q amp A
aDvanCe notICe
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39th Annual Meeting of the European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation
39th Meeting of the Physicians29th Meeting of the EBMT Nurses Group12th Meeting of the EBMT Data Management Group5th Meeting of the Quality Management Group2nd Meeting of the Cell Processing Group7th EBMTPatientampFamilyDaybullSaturday6April2013
London UK bull 7 ndash 10 April 2013
2013
European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation
EBMTExcellence in Science
24
1st ebmt Cell proCessIng Day monDay 2 aprIl 2012
1st Meeting of the EBMT Cell Processing Group
ThefirstCell Processing Day of theEBMT isplannedjointlybyEBMTandISCT
It is mainly intended for persons working in the cellprocessing laboratory as technicians working on thebenchbiologistsandphysiciansdirectlyinvolvedincellprocessing cell processing laboratory managers andpersons responsible for quality assessment of the cell processingpart
The programme includes theoretical presentationsdiscussions and sessions considering practical aspectsofcellprocessingproblemmanagementandreporting
The Cell Processing Group will meet on Monday 2 April 2012 andisanintegralpartoftheEBMT2012Annual Meeting which takes place at the PalexpoGenevainSwitzerlandfrom1ndash4April2012
PhotoBloodcellscopyKeystoneSciencePhotoLibraryAndrewSyred
Taking place during the EBMT 2012
Annual Meeting
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 1Stem cell engineering
Chairs Ineke Slaper-Cortenbach (Utrecht NL) Federico Rodriguez (San Diego USA)
Graft engineering Mimicking the marrow microenvironment for cord expansionVardaDeutsch(Tel-AvivIL)
Cryopreservation and thawing of hamatopoietic cellsGregorioMartin-Henao(BarcelonaES)
0930 ndash 1100 Technical aspects IBasic processing aspects and problem management
Chair Francesco Lanza (Cremona IT)
Processing of the peripheral blood progenitor cell products using a novel acustophoresis platformStefanScheding(LundSE)
Thawing of stem cell products in the lab or bedsideFedericoRodriguez(SanDiegoUSA)
Erythrocyte depletion when amp howDamianosSotiropoulos(ThessalonikiGR)
1100ndash1130 Pause
1130 ndash 1300 Quality assessment
Chair Christian Chabannon (Marseille FR)
CD34 enumeration pre and post cryopreservationFrancescoLanza(CremonaIT)
Terminology and labeling of cellular therapy productsInekeSlaper-Cortenbach(UtrechtNL)
GMP facilities what for and what are the rulesChristianKalberer(BaselCH)
1300ndash1400 Lunch
1400 ndash 1530 Oral session Stem cell mobilization and graft engineering
Chairs Francesco Lanza (Cremona IT) Mario Bargetzi (Aarau CH)
Oral sessions to be defined according to abstract reviewing
1530ndash1600 CoffeeBreak
1600 ndash 1730 Technical aspects IIAdvanced cell engineering
Chair Martin Hildebrandt (Hannover DE)
Cell selection for clinical use Regulatory T cellsMatthiasEdinger(RegensburgDE)
Engineering of T-helper cells and cytotoxic T-cellsTobiasFeuchtinger(TuumlbingenDE)
Expansion of NK cells for clinical useUlrikeKoehl(FrankfurtDE)
25
1st ebmt paeDIatrIC Day tuesDay 3 aprIl 2012
Taking place during the EBMT 2012
Annual Meeting
Paediatric Day
During EBMT 2012 Annual Meeting taking place atthePalexpoGenevaSwitzerlandfrom1ndash4April2012there will be a special day for paediatric stem celltransplantation
Almost all paediatric activities such as educationalworkingpartyscientificandpostersessionshavebeenregroupedandwillbeheldonTuesday 3 April 2012
Nurses paediatric sessions will take place on MondayandWednesday
copypicturesYantra-FotoliacomKarinHildebrand-FotoliacomVRD-Fotoliacom
0800 ndash 0900 Educational SessionHaemaglobinopathy and HSCT
Chairs Guido Lucarelli (Rome IT) Ardeshir Ghavamzadeh (Tehran IR)
0800ndash0830 ThalassaemiaEmanueleAngelucci(CalgiariIT)
0830ndash0900 Sickle cell anaemiaFranccediloiseBernaudin(CreacuteteilFR)
0800 ndash 0900 WorkshopDecision making How to choose a cord blood unit
Chairs Marie Robin (Paris FR) Vincent Kindler (Geneva CH)
0800ndash0830 Umbilical cord blood transplantation how when and for whomArnonNagler(TelHashomerIL)
0830ndash0900 Single double CB unit or intramedullar application VandersonRocha(OxfordUK)
0930 ndash 1100 Plenary 3Paediatric Day
Chairs Christina Peters (Vienna AT) Kurt Leibundgut (Berne CH)
0930ndash1000 Advances in overcoming treatment resistance in recurrent malignant brain tumours
From autologous to allogeneic HSCT following myeloablative chemotherapy HishamAbdel-Azim(LosAngelesUS)
1000ndash1030 Allogeneic HSCT for children with monosomy 7FrancoLocatelli(RomeIT)
1030ndash1100 Paediatric haploidentical allogeneic stem cell transplantationPeterLang(TuumlbingenDE)
1100ndash1130 CoffeeBreak
1130 ndash 1300 Working PartyPaediatric Diseases
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time Meeting 5Post-transplant care when the child becomes an adult
Chairs Giorgio Dini (Genoa IT) Tayfun Guumlngoumlr (Zurich CH)
1310ndash1330 Transition paediatrics-adult care CharlotteNiemeyer(FreiburgDE)
1330ndash1350 Adolescence in the posttransplant phase ThomasKlingebiel(FrankfurtDE)
1400 ndash 1530 Oral SessionPaediatric transplantation
1530ndash1600 CoffeeBreak
1600 ndash 1730 Working PartyInborn Errors
1730 ndash 1900 Poster Session
26
Call For abstraCts
Abstract Submission Deadlines
21 November 2011 Nurses Group15 December 2011 Physicians amp Data Management Group
Allparticipantsareinvitedtosubmitabstractsononeofthetopicslistedonpage27
Abstracts may only be submitted via Internet Late abstracts will not be considered
Tosubmityourabstractpleasegotothewebsiteat wwwebmtorgebmt2012
Thedifferent submission links forphysiciansnursesand thedatamanagement group will be available on the internet ldquoCall for AbstractsrdquoPleasemakesuretoselecttheappropriatelink
Inordertostandardizetheabstractlayoutweaskyoutoreadthepreparation guidelines at this link CAREFULLY Avoid submissionwithin48hoursofthedeadlineforbestsystemperformance
Guidelines for submission of abstracts
1 Abstracts may be submitted only via Internet Abstractssubmittedviafaxore-mailwillnotbeaccepted
2 AllabstractsmustbesubmittedandpresentedinEnglish3 Abstractsshouldcontainoriginalmaterialneitherpublishednor
presentedelsewherepriorto1 April 20124 Withinternetsubmissionofanabstracttheauthor(s)transfer(s)
all copyrightownership to theEuropeanGroup forBloodandMarrowTransplantation
5 Abstractsshouldbeinformativecontainingobjectivesmethodsresultsandaconclusion Just thepromiseof furtherdataanddiscussionisnotacceptable
6 The abstract text may not be longer than 2rsquo500 charactersincludingspaces
7 Tables charts and other graphics arepermittedandmustbeinJPGorGIFformatofhighresolutionandsuitableforreproductionin black amp white A separate upload button is provided (max 2 graphics perabstract)Nophotosmaybesubmitted
8 Avoid complex mathematical formulae Greek letters andsymbols For the symbols lt or gt type instead lt= or gt= Forsuperscript use caret (^) eg 10^6 instead of 106 Instead oflsquoIFN-grsquouseforexamplelsquoIFN-grsquoorlsquoIFN-gammarsquoetc
9 Allabbreviationsmustbedefinedthefirsttimetheyappearinyourtext(butdonotdefineinthetitle)ExampleGraft-versus-hostdisease(GvHD)beforebeingusedasanabbreviationonly
10 Authorsarerequestedtoselectatopicunderwhichtheywishtheirabstracttobereviewed
11 Authorsshouldindicatetheirpreferredmethodofpresentation bullOralPresentation bullPosterPresentation bullOralorPosterPresentation Theselectioncommitteereservestherighttodecideonthefinal
allocationandpresentationmethod12 Ifanabstract isaccepted thepresentingauthormust register
andattendthecongressAcceptanceofapaperimpliespaymentoftheregistrationfeebythepresentingauthor
13 After having submitted your abstract you will receive aconfirmation by e-mail with the following information (please
makesuretostateyourcorrectemailaddress) bullreference number of your abstract (for correspondence and
questionsthatmightarise) bullyourpersonalaccesscodes
Shouldyouwishtomakecorrectionstoanabstractalreadysubmittedor if you wish to submit other abstracts later you may use theseaccesscodesThiswillshortenthesubmissionprocedure
Correctionstoabstractscanonlybemadeuptothedeadlinesof
21November2011 Nurses Group15December2011 Physicians amp Data Management Group
(Afterthesedatesnoabstractsorchangesmaybeaccepted)IfyouhavedifficultiesinsubmittingyourabstractsorifyouneedanyfurtherinformationpleasecontacttheAbstracthotlinePhone+41616867722(MondayndashFridayduringCETbusinesshours)
Notification
AbstractsaresubjecttoapprovalbytheScientificCommitteeandtofinalassignmentforinclusionintheprogrammeasanoralorposterpresentation
Authors from the Nurses Group will be notified at the end ofDecember2011
AuthorsformthePhysiciansandDataManagementGroupwillbenotifiedattheendofJanuary2012
Allauthorswillbecontactedbye-mail(thereforeitisessentialthatyouindicateyourcorrecte-mailaddress)Authorswillbeinformedasto whether they are to present their abstract orally or in the form of a posterFullinstructionsconcerningthepreparationandpresentationwillbeincluded
Publication
AllacceptedabstractswillbepublishedinasupplementoftheBoneMarrowTransplantationJournalaswellasonCD-ROMavailableatthecongressFullabstracttextswillbeviewableontheEBMT2012websitetwoweekspriortothecongress
Basic Science Award for Physicians
This award will be presented to the best Basic Science Abstractsubmittedunderanyrelevanttopic
The aim of this award is to increase the level of basic science atthemeetingandparticularlyyounginvestigatorsareencouragedtosubmittheirworkTheprizewinningabstractwillbeselectedfromthe top-scoringabstractsbyaScientificCommitteeheadedby theChairsoftheEBMTDevelopmentalCommittee
Authorssubmittingabasicscienceabstractare invitedto tick therespectiveboxintheonlinesubmissionthusindicatingthewishtobeconsideredfortheBasicScienceAward
Theprize-winningabstractwillbepresentedaspartofthePresidentialSymposiumonMonday2April2012Thisyearrsquosprizeofeuro2rsquo000isgenerouslysupportedbyGenzyme
27
Call For abstraCts
Main Topics for Abstract Submission
Please carefullyselectthetopicunderwhichyouwishtosubmityourabstract for reviewAbstracts not submittedunder anappropriatetopicmaybeincorrectlyreviewedandrejected
Physicians
General Topics1 CellularGenetherapiesandCytokines2 StemcellresearchandExperimentalstemcelltransplantation3 StemcellmobilizationandGraftengineering
Transplant-specific topics4 Stemcellsource5 Stemcelldonor6 Acutegraft-versus-hostdisease7 Chronicgraft-versus-hostdisease8 Infectiouscomplications9 Earlycomplications10 Latecomplications11 Reduced-intensityconditioning12 MinimalresidualdiseaseToleranceChimerismandImmune
reconstitution13 Paediatricissues14 Regulatoryissues
Disease-specific topics15 Acuteleukaemia16 Aplasticanaemia17 Autoimmunediseases18 Chronicleukaemia19 HaemoglobinopathyandInbornerrorsofmetabolism20Lymphoma21 Multiplemyeloma22Myelodysplasia23Solidtumours
Nurses Group
Care-specific topics24Careofthecare-giver25Complementarytherapies26Donorissues27 Ethicalissues28Impactofnewtherapiesonpatientcare29Outpatientdevelopments30PalliativeandEndoflifecare31 PatientinformationandEducation32Protectivecare33Psycho-socialissues34Sexuality35Standardsofcare36Symptomsmanagement
37 EducationandSupportofnurses38Management39SurvivorshipandLateeffects40Qualityoflife
Data Management Group
41 DataManagement42Statistics
CME Accreditation at EBMT 2012
AsaparticipantofEBMT2012youareeligibletoreceiveContinuingMedical Education (CME) credit points from the EuropeanHematologyAssociation(EHA)
EuropeanhaematologistsarehighlymotivatedtoprovideproofthattheyareupdatingtheirknowledgeandskillsthroughparticipationinCMEactivitiesTheEuropeanHematologyAssociationCMESystemis being implementedas a service to Europeanhaematologists inresponse to this need The System facilitates identification andregistrationinCMEactivitieswhichhavebeensubmittedtoapeer-reviewaccreditationprocessandrespondtopre-establishedqualitystandards
CMEaccreditationisapermanentfeatureofEBMTannualmeetings
PhysiciansattendingEBMT2012areeligibletoreceive1EHA-CMEcreditpointforeveryhourofaccreditedscientificprogramme
EHA-CMEpointswillbeawardedforthefollowingsessionsbullEducationalsessionsbullWorkshopsessionsbullControversysessionsbullPlenarysessionsbullJointsessionsbullPresidentialsymposiumbullWorkingPartysessionsbullOralsessionsbullLunchtimemeetings
How to claim your EHA-CME points
The electronic EHA-CME system is fully automated and enablesparticipantsattheEBMT2012toclaimtheircreditsonline
You may create your account claim your credits and print yourEHA-CMEcertificateonlineatwwwehaweborg(select lsquoCMErsquo)FulldetailsonhowtocollectyourCMEpointswillbestatedintheFinalProgramme
Further information on the European Hematology Association CME system is available at cmeehaweborgandwwwehaweborg
28
regIstratIon
Registration fee
Until 12 January
2012
As from 13 January to 1March2012
As from 2 March
2012
PhysiciansMember euro300ndash euro420ndash euro480ndash
Non-Member euro450ndash euro560ndash euro650ndash
Nurses Group
Data Mgmt Group
Quality Mgmt Group
Cell Processing Technicians
Member euro200ndash euro320ndash euro380ndash
Non-Member euro300ndash euro420ndash euro480ndash
Student euro120ndash euro150ndash euro180ndash
Accompanying person
euro 25ndash euro 25ndash euro 25ndash
StudentsmustbeoneoftheauthorsofanacceptedabstractandmustprovideproofofundergraduatestudentstatusAwrittencertificationbytheheadoftheprogrammeisrequiredandmustbesenttoCongrex(Fax+41616867788)
The fee for active participants includes unlimited access to allsessionstheWelcomeReceptionaccesstotheExhibitiononecopyoftheFinalProgrammeandonecopyoftheAbstractBook
ThefeeforaccompanyingpersonsincludestheWelcomeReceptionandaccesstotheExhibition
PleasenoteAlthoughincludedintheregistrationfeesomesessionsand the Welcome Reception require separate registration (seeregistrationform)
Online Registration
ParticipantscanregisterviaInternetwwwebmtorgebmt2012PleasereadtheinstructionsontheInternetcarefullyFor online reservations payment by credit card is required Please do not use the online registration for group registrations
Registration form
ToregisterforthemeetingpleasereturntheregistrationformtotheOrganizingSecretariatinBasel
Group Registration
In order to make a group registration please request the specialgroupregistrationformfromtheOrganizingSecretariatordownloadthefile fromthewebsitewwwebmtorgebmt2012Onthis formyou can enter all participantsrsquo information together with your postal address and contact details Please note that we need thecomplete individual addresses (hospital department streetname and number postal code and city) of each participant Forfurther assistance please contact the Organizing Secretariat at ebmtcongrexcom
On-site Registration
TheregistrationdeskatthePalexpoisopenduringthefollowinghours
Saturday 31March2012 1700 ndash1900hSunday 1April2012 0800ndash1900hMonday 2April2012 0730ndash1800hTuesday 3April2012 0730ndash1800hWednesday 4April2012 0715ndash1300h
All documents including registration packets (congress walletpersonalnamebadgeabstractbookvouchers)willbehandedovertotheregisteredparticipantsOn-site registration will be accepted but receip of all congressdocumentscannotbeguaranteedPleasearriveearlyifyouwishtoregisteron-site
Payment
All fees for the congress registration and social events should bepaidinEURO(euro)totheEBMT2012OrganizingSecretariatndashclearlystatingtheparticipantlsquosnameandaddress
bull bybanktransfer(freeofcharge)to -BeneficiaryCongrexSwitzerlandLtdEBMT2012 -UBSAGBaselSwitzerland EUROAccountNo233-50301062A IBANCodeCH210023323350301062A
-BICUBSWCHZH80A -ClearingNo233
bull bycreditcard(VisaMasterCardAmericanExpress)
Responsibility
The participant acknowledges that heshe has no right to lodgedamage claims against the organizers should the holding of thecongress be hindered or prevented by unexpected political oreconomiceventsorgenerallyby forcemajeureorshould thenon-appearance of speakers or other reasons necessitate programmechangesWithregistrationtheparticipantacceptsthisproviso
By finishing the application the participant declares that heshe agrees to its personal and company data being processed byCongrexandthat thisdatamaybeusedfor informationpurposesoncongressesandevents in thefieldofhematologyorganizedbyCongrex In theopposingcase theparticipantnotifiesCongrexatthetimeofreturningthesignedapplication
Confirmation
Upon receipt of the correct registration fee each participant willreceiveaconfirmationofregistrationPleasebringthisconfirmationto the registration desk at the congress centre as proof of yourregistration
Cancellation Refund Policy
Refund of registration fees less 25 administrative charges canbeapplied for inwritinguntil1February2012 to theOrganizingSecretariat inBasel SwitzerlandAfter thisdateno refundwillbepossibleForanychangeofnamesafeeofeuro30ndashwillbecharged
29
general InFormatIon (In alphabetICal orDer)
Address before and after the EBMT 2012
OrganizingSecretariatEBMT2012 Tel +41616867711coCongrexSwitzerlandLtd Fax +41616867788POBox E-mail ebmtcongrexcom4002BaselSwitzerland wwwebmtorgebmt2012
Currency
TheofficialcurrencyistheSwissfranc(CHF)Althoughnotpartofthe EU many prices are nonetheless indicated in Euros and somemerchantsmayacceptEurosVisaMasterCardandAmericanExpressarewidelyacceptedandATMsarewidespreadBanksofferthebestexchangeratesfortravellerchequesandforeigncurrencybut it isalsopossibletoexchangemoneyatmajorhotelsmaintrainstationsandairportsBanksareopenMondaytoFriday
Exhibition
TheEBMT2012exhibitionpresentingthelatesttechnicalequipmentandpharmaceuticalproductswilltakeplaceinHall1ofthePalexpoGenevaThedetailedExhibitProspectuscanbeobtainedfromtheExhibitionDepartment(exhibitionchcongrexcom)
Final Programme
The Final Programme will be available on the Internet (wwwebmtorgebmt2012) by March 2012 Please indicate youremailaddressontheregistrationformandyouwillbeinformedassoonastheFinalProgrammeisontheInternetTheFinalProgrammebookletwillbealsodistributedatthemeetinginGeneva
Insurance
Themeetingorganizerscannotacceptliabilityforpersonalinjuriessustainedorfor lossordamageofpropertybelongingtomeetingparticipants or their accompanyingpersons eitherduring or as aresultofthemeetingPleasecheckthevalidityofyourowninsurance
Invitation Letters
IndividualsrequiringanofficialletterofinvitationinordertoattendthemeetingmaywritetotheOrganizingSecretariat(ebmtcongrexcom)Thisprocedureisdesignedtoassistparticipantstoobtainavisaorpermissiontoattendthemeetinganddoesnotapplytoregistrationfeesorotherexpenses
Please note that invitation letters can only be sent if the registration and payment has been received by the Organizing Secretariat
Italian Agency
ItalianparticipantsrequiringspecificauthorizationfromtheItalianHealthMinistryareadvisedtocontact
AIMEDUCATIONndashAIMGroup Tel +3902566011MsCristinaGhidoli Fax +390270048585ViaGiuseppeRipamonti129 E-mail cghidoniaimgroupeu20141MilanItaly wwwaimgroupeu
Language
TheofficialcongresslanguageisEnglishSimultaneous translation (English French German) will beprovidedforthePatientampFamilyDay
Lunches
FromMondaytillWednesdaylunchwillbeofferedintheexhibitionareaofthecongressvenue
Registration
Fordetailedinformationpleaserefertopage28
Speakersrsquo Service Centre (SSC)
TherewillbeacentrallylocatedSpeakersrsquoServiceCentreconnectedtoalllectureroomsAllspeakersarerequestedtohandintheirPowerPointpresentationspriortotheirlectureattheSSC
Tipping
Servicechargesaregenerally includedhowever it iscustomarytorounduptheamountwhenpayinginrestaurantsandtaxis
Transportation in Geneva
Geneva iswell catered towithbuses tramsand ferriesaswellasregulartrainconnectionstothetrainstationsldquoCornavinrdquointhecitycentreandldquoAeacuteroportrdquoattheairportPleaserefertoldquoTravellingtothePalexpordquo(page34)formoredetails
Venue
TheEBMT2012meetingwilltakeplaceatthePalexpoGenevawhichis conveniently located inwalkingdistance to theGenevaAirportandonly15minutesawayfromdowntownGeneva
Palexpo Exhibition amp Conference Center1218Grand-SaconnexGenevaSwitzerlandwwwgeneva-palexpoch
Visa Requirements
In order to visit Switzerland you may need to apply for an entryvisa Please check the currentVISA requirementswith thenearestSwissConsulateorEmbassy inyourcountrybeforeyourdeparturetoGenevaPleasealsobewellawareofthetimeforprocessingtheapplicationstoensureyouapplyintimeforyourvisit
World Wide Web
Please visit the EBMT 2012 website wwwebmtorgebmt2012 for regularly updated news and information Abstract submissionregistration compilation of your personal congress programme aswellas reservationofaccommodationand tours canbemadeviathislink
30
CIty oF geneva
Geneva
EmbeddedbetweentheAlpsandtheJurahillstheFrench-speaking
cityofGenevaliesinthebaywheretheRhoneleavesLakeGeneva
WithitshumanitariantraditionandcosmopolitanflairtheEuropean
seatoftheUNOandheadquartersoftheRedCrossisknownasthe
ldquocapitalofpeacerdquo
The symbol of the city is the ldquoJet drsquoeaurdquo ndash a fountain with a
140-metre-highwater jetattheperipheryofLakeGenevaTheold
towntheheartofGenevawiththeshoppingandbusinessquarter
issituatedontheleftbankoftheriverThereyoucanfindStPeterrsquos
CathedralaswellasthePlaceduBourg-de-Fourwhichistheoldest
squareinthecityQuayslakesidepromenadescountlessparkslively
sidestreetsintheoldtownandelegantshopsinvitegueststostroll
Besides being a congress city Geneva is also a centre for culture
andhistoryfortradefairsandexhibitionsThelaquoHorlogeFleuriraquothe
largeflowerclockintheldquoJardinAnglaisrdquo(EnglishGarden)isaworld-
renownedsymboloftheGenevawatchindustry
CulturallythismostwesterncityofSwitzerlandhasmuchtooffer
InternationalartistsperformintheGrandTheacuteacirctreandGenevaOpera
HouseGenevaalsoofferswiderangeofmuseumssuchastheldquoMuseacutee
internationaldelrsquohorlogerierdquoawatchmuseumwithacollectionof
jewellerywatchesandmusicalclocksandtheInternationalMuseum
oftheRedCrossandRedCrescentwhichprovidesaninsightintothe
workofthesehumanitarianorganizations
Climate
Genevaissituatedatahighaltitudewhichtogetherwiththelake
temperstheprevailingcontinentalclimateSummersarepleasantly
warmtohotandwintersrelativelymildwithtemperatureshovering
just above or below freezing In spring the temperatures range
fromapprox5degCto20degCthereforeawarmcoatespeciallyforthe
eveningsisrecommended
Shopping in Geneva GenevarsquosexclusiveshopsarelocatedontheRuesBassesndashthechicRueduRhocircneRuede laConfeacutedeacuterationRueduMarcheacuteandRuedelaCroix-drsquoOrWatchandjewelleryshopslinethesestreetsquiteliterallywithgoldAsanalternativeexcellentSwisschocolateissoldat the Du Rhocircne Rue de la Confeacutedeacuteration 3 and at the MartelRuedelaCroix-drsquoOr4MeanwhileforastrollaroundtheantiquesquarterandartgalleriesavisittotheOldTownandtheSt-GervaisandPacircquisdistrictsisamustGenevahasmanyoutdoormarkets forexample theflowermarketon the PlaceduMolard and the clothes andbookmarket on thePlace de la Madeleine which are open daily Flea markets areheld on Wednesdays and Saturdays at the Plaine de Plainpalais(0800ndash1800)OnTuesdayandFridaymorningsthesamespotisusedforacolourfulfruitandvegetablemarket(0800ndash1300)OnThursday regionalhandicraftsare soldat thePlacede laFusterie(0800ndash1900)The main department stores in Geneva are Bon Geacutenie Rue duMarcheacute34GlobusRueduRhocircne48andManorRueCornavin6Generalopeninghours for shops inGenevaareMonday toFriday0830ndash1900(Thursdayuntil2100)andSaturday0800ndash1800
Restaurants GenevaoffersafantasticselectionoftraditionalandlocalfareaswellasexcellentinternationalandethniccuisineLocal Geneva specialities include fresh fish from the lake and avarietyofporkdishes includingpetit saleacute (saltpork)and longeole (pork sausage) Traditional Swiss restaurants can also be foundthroughoutthecityA large variety of international restaurants offering moderntraditional ethnic or fusion menus can also be found in GenevaTherearegoodFrenchrestaurants inthehotelsonQuaiDuMontBlancandCheminduPetitSaconnexandonRuedeLausanneTheBoulevardHelvetiqueisagoodplacetofindgreatcafeacutesManyGenevarestaurantscloseonweekendsandespeciallySundayssocallaheadtoenquirereservationsarerecommended
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hotel aCCommoDatIon anD travel bookIngs
Official travel agency
Congrex Travel AGPOBox4002BaselSwitzerland
Hotel accommodationHotel rooms in various price categories in the city of Geneva have beenreserved
Tel +41616909411Fax +41616909414E-mailebmthotelcongrexcom
Online bookings
Participants can book their hotel room via internet wwwcongrexchebmt2012Fullprepaymentbycreditcard(VisaMastercardorAmericanExpress)ismandatoryifyouregisteron-lineEachparticipantwillreceiveaconfirmationAfter12 January 2012hotelaccommodationissubjecttoavailability
Hotel reservation form
If you have no access to the Internet please send the Hotel Reservation Form as soon as possible but latest by 12 January 2012toCongrexTravelAGAftertheabovementioneddeadlinerequestswillbeacceptedbuthotelaccommodationissubjecttoavailabilityandcannotbeguaranteedAfterthisdeadlinealatereservationfeeof euro30ndashwillbechargedAdditionallytheformoffersyouthechoicetomakeeitheradepositpaymentwithrestpaymentbyinvoicetoCongrexTravelAGbefore thecongressoradepositpaymentwithrestpaymentdirectlyupondepartureatthehotelagainstcreditcardguarantee
Payment policy
To guarantee your reservation a deposit of EUR 200ndashisrequiredUpon receipt of the hotel reservation form each participant willreceiveafinalconfirmationwithaninvoiceHotelrequestswithoutpaymentcannotbeacceptedAllrequestswillbehandledonaldquofirstcome-firstservedbasisrdquo
CancellationRefund Policy
If your reservation is cancelled before 12 January 2012 theprepaymentordepositwillberefundedlesseuro60ndashhandlingfeeIfyourreservationiscancelledafter 12 January 2012norefundscanbemadeAnychangeof reservationwillbesubject toahandlingfee of euro30ndashChangesorcancellationshavetobemadeinwritingto Congrex Travel AG If you arrive later or leave earlier than theoriginallybookeddatesthehotelmightchargeno-showcosts
Hotel desk
CongrexTravelAGwillbepresentwithadeskintheregistrationareaduringthemeeting
Flight Bookings and Official AirlineTheEBMThasdesignatedevent-travel specialistCongrexTravel toserveastheofficialagentfortravel
Tel +41615607560Fax +41616909214E-mailebmtflightscongrexcom
OpeninghoursMondayndashFriday0800ndash1730
SpecialfaresareavailableforflightstoGenevaandorZurichandbackbetween24Marchand11April2012
Hotel Accommodation and Travel BookingsSAVE UP TO 20 ON TRAVEL WITH THE STAR ALLIANCEtrade NETWORK
TheStarAlliancememberairlinesarepleasedtobeappointedastheOfficialAirlineNetworkfortheEBMT2012
To obtain the Star Alliance Conventions Plus discounts and forbookingofficeinformationpleasevisitwwwstaralliancecomconventionsplusand
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conventionscodeLX03S12whenbookingtheticket
Registeredparticipantsplusoneaccompanyingpersontravellingtotheeventcanqualifyforadiscountofupto20dependingonfareandclassoftravelbooked
TheparticipatingairlinesforthiseventareAdriaAirwaysAegeanAirlines Air Canada Air China ANA Asiana Airlines AustrianAirlinesBlue1bmiBrusselsAirlinesContinentalAirlinesCroatiaAirlines EgyptAir LOT Polish Airlines Lufthansa ScandinavianAirlines SingaporeAirlines SouthAfricanAirways Spanair SWISSInternational Air Lines TAM Airlines TAP Portugal THAI TurkishAirlinesUnitedUSAirways
Discounts are offered on most published business and economy class faresexcludingwebsiteinternetfaresseniorandyouthfaresgroupfaresandRoundtheWorldfares
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Whenmakingyourtravelplanspleasepresentconfirmationofyourregistrationorproofofattendance
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32
soCIal events
Welcome Reception
Sunday 1 April 2012 2015
AftertheOpeningSessionparticipantsaccompanyingpersonsandexhibitorsareinvitedtoattendtheWelcomeReceptionwhichwilltakeplaceinthefoyersofthePalexpo
Freeadmission
Please register online or by completing the registration form if you wish to participate at the Welcome Reception (even though it is free of charge)
EBMT Party
Tuesday 3 April 2012
TheEBMTPartywillbeheldatUptownGenevaUptownGenevaisamoderncomplexandculturaleventcentrelocatedbehindthemaintrainstationinthecitycentreofGeneva
The perfect location to meet gather and dance with your EBMTcolleaguesandfriendsafterabusycongressdayUnderthethemeldquotraditional Switzerland and its modern twistrdquo you will have thepleasure to flavour different kinds of the traditional swiss cuisineandmusicinvariousrooms
Whetheryouwanttoenjoyaglassofwineinaquietandrelaxedatmosphereorifyouprefertodancethenightawayyoudefinitelyshouldnotmissthisevening
euro 9000 per person (Physicians)euro 6500 per person (Nurses Quality Managers Data Managers
Cell Processing Technicians)
copyComugneroSilvanafotoliade
copyBergfeefotoliade copyMirkoMeierfotoliade
Your conference in good handsConference management services tailored to your goals
33
DaIly tours
Geneva City tour and Boat Cruise
Sunday1April20121340ndash1700Tuesday3April20121340ndash1700
EUR 6000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
The city tour of Geneva will show you the International part of Geneva such as the worldrsquos peacemaking organizations followedbya tourof themain touristattractions like theFlowerclockandmanymore Thenget a taste ofGenevarsquos historywith your guideonawalkingtourThetourcontinuesonthelakewithaonehourboatcruisewhichwillmakeyoudiscoverthemajorattractionsofthelakeofGenevatheWaterFountaintheUNBuildingtheCastleofBellerivetheMermaidandmanymoreinterestingsites
Meeting pointGenevaPalexpo1330 in front of the main entrance
byBengoVISTAch
Montreux with Castle Chillon
Monday2April20120900ndash1400
EUR 8000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
AfteraridethroughtheVaudcountrysidepassingthefamoustownsofVevey andMontreuxwewill arrive at theChateaudeChillonHereaguidedtourwillshowyouaroundthecastleAfterthetouryouwillboardasteamerthatwilltakeyouonabeautifultripwithlovelyviewsofthelandscapeandeventuallytakeyoutoMontreuxwhereyouwillhavetimetowanderthestreets
Meeting point GenevaPalexpo0845 in front of the main entrance
byMarekBLASZCZYK-Panoramio
Museum Tour
Monday2April20121400ndash1700
Euro 6500 per person (includingpickupandreturntoGenevaPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
by galynaforever
Consistingof fourdifferent sites theMuseacuteesdrsquoArt etdrsquoHistoire isoneof the largestmuseumgroups in SwitzerlandOver anumberofyearstheMuseacuteeshaveputtogetherimpressivecollectionsinthefieldsofarchaeologyfineartsandappliedartsandbearwitnesstothehistoryofcivilisationsfromprehistorictomoderntimesDuring the one hour tour of the Palais des Nations you will seeseveraldifferentroomsYouwillhearaboutcurrentactivitiesoftheUnitedNationsandaboutthehistoryofthePalaisdesNations
Meeting point GenevaPalexpo1345 in front of the main entrance
Day trip Gruyegravere Golden
Tuesday3April20120900ndash1700
Euro 10000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach 3courselunchmenuallentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
byLairJeanClaud
ThereisnobettertemptationthanchocolatesmellTakeajourneythroughchocolatetraditionatatastingofthemostfamousofSwissdelicaciesAdmirebreathtakinglandscapesofGruyegraveresonthewayto the cheese factory where you will receive an interesting insight on authenticAlpinecheesemaking
Meeting pointGenevaPalexpo0845 in front of the main entrance
Note for all tours Tours are based on a minimum of 25 participants If a tour does not take place due to insufficient numbers the ticket will be reimbursed in full Otherwise please note that tickets for excursions are non-refundable An English-speaking guide will conduct all toursOn-site requests for tours are welcome but cannot be guaranteed
34
travellIng to the palexpo
ThePalexpoislocatedneartheairportofGenevaeasilyaccessiblefromthecitycentrebypublictransport(busNodeg5stopldquoPalexpordquo)andbycarfromthemotorway
Arriving by Plane
Geneva Palexpo Exhibition and Conference Centre is located500meters from theGeneva InternationalAirport For thosewhowishtowalkitisapproximatelya15minutewalkfromtheairporttoPalexpofollowthesignsYoucanalsotakeNdeg5busfromtheairportldquoAeacuteroportrdquotoPalexpo(2stops)TraveltimebytaxifromtheAirporttothePalexpoisapprox5minutesCostapproximatelyCHF1500
Arriving by Train
TherearetwotrainstationsinGenevaThemainstationinthecity(GareCornavin)andtheairporttrainstation(GareAeacuteroport)
Fromthemainstationinthecityyoucantakeeitherbusnodeg5tothePalexpowhichtakesapprox15minutesAnotheroptionistotakeatraintotheairporttrainstationfromwhereitisa15minuteswalktothePalexpo
Arriving by Car
ToreachthePalexpotakethemotorwayandfollowthesignstotheairport(Aeacuteroport)orPalexpoParkingpossibilitiesavailabledirectlyatthePalexpo
Bus
EfficientgroundtransfersareavailablefromGenevaPalexpotothecitycentreandthemaintrainstationNdeg5bus(HocircpitalndashPalexpondash Aeacuteroport) links Geneva Palexpo with the City Centre in only15minutesand runs frequently fromearlymorning to late in theevening
Taxis
Taxis in Geneva can be ordered by phone hailed in the street orfoundatabout60authorisedtaxiranksintownairportandmainstation
FaresbetweenairportandcityrangefromaboutCHF3000toCHF3500anddependontrafficconditionstimeofdayandnumberofpassengers Presently the farewithinGeneva includingairport istheamountshownonthetaximeter
Public Transportation Geneva
GenevaiswellcateredtowithbusestramsandferriesThebusandtramservicesinGenevaarerunbytheTPG(TransportsPublicsGenevois)wwwtpgch
Busesand trams run from0600ndash2400dependingon the serviceEachbusandtramstophastimetablesandmapscoveringtheentireGenevanetwork
ThetramwayisunderconstantexpansionoftenresultinginroadworksTheTPGwebsitewwwtpgchisprovidinginformationontheirservicestimetablesmapsinformationonroadworksandgeneralinformation
On Friday and Saturday nights the TPG runs a night bus serviceNoctambus which runs from 000 ndash 0400 (although times can beinfrequentandirregular)
How to purchase a ticket
Allvisitorsstayingatahotel inGenevacanbenefitfromtheGenevaTransport Card with no additional cost This personal and non-transferablepassisestablisheduponthevisitorrsquoscheck-inatthehotelenabling itsholderuseof theentirepublic transportationnetwork inGenevawithout restriction (bus trainandboat)withvalidity for theentiredurationofhisherstayincludingthedepartureday
IfarrivingattheairportyoucanpickupafreeticketforpublictransportfromthemachineinthebaggagecollectionareaattheArrivallevelThisUniresoticketofferedbyGenevaInternationalAirportallowsyoutousepublictransportinGenevafreeforaperiodof80minutes
Regularticketscanalsobepurchasedfromthemachineslocatedatbusstops(CHForEurochangerequired)andattheSwissrailwaystation
35
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4 5 Mandarin Oriental ldquoBel-Airrdquo bus ndeg 1 ndeg 3 ndeg 5 ndeg 7 ndeg 10 or ndeg 19
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6 5 Swissocirctel ldquoPlace du Portrdquo bus ndeg 6 ndeg 8 ndeg 9 or ndeg 27
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8 4 Auteuil ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
9 4 Bristol ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
10 4 Cornavin ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
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12 4 De la Vendeacutee ldquoPetit-Vendeacuteerdquo bus ndeg 21
13 4 Epsom ldquoButinirdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg15
14 4 Le Montbrillant ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
15 4 Les Nations ldquoVidolletrdquo bus ndeg 5
16 4 Nash-Ville ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
17 4 NH Geneva Airport na free shuttle from hotel to airport
18 4 NH Rex ldquoCharmillesrdquo bus ndeg 10 ldquoServetterdquo tram ndeg 14 or ndeg 16
19 4 Novotel ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
20 4 Rotary ldquoChantepouletrdquo bus ndeg 10
21 4 Royal ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
22 4 Tiffany ldquoPlace du Cirquerdquo bus ndeg 1 ldquoRue du Standrdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15 ldquoBel-Airrdquo bus ndeg 10
No Category Hotel Name Bus- Tramstop
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24 3 Astoria ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
25 3 Bernina ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
26 3 Citadines Genegraveve Ferney Voltaire
public transport not recommended 10 minutes drive by car to congress venue
27 3 Cristal ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
28 3 Drake amp Longchamp ldquoButinirdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
29 3 Edelweiss ldquoNavigationrdquo bus ndeg 1
30 3 Eden ldquoSismondirdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
31 3 Express by Holiday Inn na free shuttle from hotel to airport
32 3 International amp Terminus ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
33 3 Jade ldquoMocirclerdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
34 3 Kipling ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
35 3 Le Grenil ldquoJonctionrdquo bus ndeg 10 ldquoPlace du Cirquerdquo tram ndeg 13
36 3 Longemalle ldquoPlace du Portrdquo bus ndeg 6 ndeg 8 ndeg 9 or ndeg 27
37 3 Mon Repos ldquoJardin Botaniquerdquo bus ndeg 28 ldquoSeacutecheronrdquo bus ndeg 1
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40 3 Ramada Encore ldquoStade de Genegraveverdquo bus ndeg ndeg 21 ndeg 22 ndeg 42 or ndeg 43
41 3 Strasbourg Univers ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
42 3 Suisse ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
43 3 Suitehotel ldquoPailly (Balexert)rdquo bus ndeg 10
44 3 Trente Trois 33 ldquoDe Joinvillerdquo bus ndeg10
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regIstratIon Forms
Goto bull EBMT 2012 Registration Form bull EBMT 2012 Education Day for Nurses bull EBMT 2012 Patient amp Family Day bull Hotel Reservation Form
18
nurses eDuCatIon Day sunDay 1 aprIl 2012
EBMT Education Day for Nurses amp Allied Health Professionals
AsinpreviousyearstherewillbeaPre-meetingEducationDayaimedatnursesandhealthprofessionalThefocusofthe8thAnnualEducationDay will be ldquoEarly and late effects after Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation and their impact of the patientrsquos quality of liferdquo Our ambitionisthatnursesandalliedhealthprofessionalsregardlessoftheirexperiencewithinthefieldofHSCTwillhavesomethingnewtolearnfromthisdayandbringhometotheirownpractice
EBMT Education Day Preliminary Programme
0900ndash0910 Welcome and introductionArnoMank(AmsterdamNL)
0910ndash0950 Nausea amp vomiting ndash to vomit or not to vomit MalinHakansson(GothenburgSE)
0950ndash1030 Skin care ndash not every rash is GvHD EileenParry(LancashireUK)
1030ndash1100 Coffeebreak
1100ndash1145 The golden hour ndash management of neutropenic sepsis JohnMurray(ManchesterUK)
1145ndash1230 Abnormal liver function tests CathrinFlynn(DublinIE)
1230ndash1330 Lunch
RegistrationThis education day is separate from the EBMT meeting and registration for the congress does not automatically entitle participation at the EBMT Education Day
PleaseregisterviaInternetwwwebmtorgebmt2012LinkRegistration(Paymentbycreditcardwillbenecessary)orusetherespectiveregistrationformThankstogenerouscorporatesponsorshiptheregistrationfeeisonlyeuro50ndashperparticipantForassistancepleasecontactebmtcongrexch
1330ndash1410 Stepping out ndash rehabilitation post HSCT JoachimWiskermann(HeidelbergDE)
1410ndash1450 Fertility CorienEcltink(AmsterdamNL)
1450ndash1510 Coffeebreak
1510ndash1550 Late effects YvesChalandon(GenevaCH)
1550ndash1630 Survivorship DianaGreenfield(SheffieldUK)
1630ndash1640 ClosingElisabethWallhult(GothenburgSE)
19
monDay 2 aprIl 2012 ndash sCIentIFIC programme nurses group WeDnesDay 4 aprIl 2012
Educational Sessions
There will be six early morning educational sessions covering thefollowingtopics
bull Extra Corporal Photopheresis (ECP) PeterTaylor(UK)
bull Management of the immunosuppressive patient VeroniqueCamus(CH)
bull Transplant at home ChristinaGallego(ES)
bull Donor issues ndash Who is looking after me MalreadNiconghalie(IE)
bull Compliance MonicaFliedner(CH)
bull Safe administration of chemotherapy BernieOrsquoDonnell(IE)
Workshops
This year theNursesgroupwill hold fourworkshopsand threeofthesewillberepeatedAllworkshopswillhavelimitedcapacityItishopedthatbydoingthiswewillbeabletohaveamoreinteractiveandpracticalsession
Workshop 1Central Venous Access Device (CVAD)
Steve Hill (Manchester UK)
Workshop 2Sexuality
Corien M Eeltink (Amsterdam NL)
Workshop 3Care of the carer
Barry Quinn (London UK)
Workshop 4European management
Susanne Heijmenberg (Amsterdam NL)
Nurses Annual Meeting
TheNursesAnnualMeetingwilltakeplaceonTuesdayfrom0830to0920
repeatedworkshopswithlimitedattendance
Plenary Sessions
Therewillbefiveplenarysessionswiththreespeakerseachgivingparticipants the opportunity to meet the expert
Disease updates
bull Lymphoma PeterDreger(HeidelbergDE)
bull Acute Lymphatic Leukemia MohamadMohty(FR)
bull Aplastic anaemia
Apheresis
bull Mobilisation JohnMurray(ManchesterUK)
bull Extra Corporal Photopheresis (ECP) MaggieFoster(UK)
bull Donor follow-up JoergHalter(BaselCH)
Management of haematology emergencies
bull Septic shock JohnMurray(ManchesterUK)
bull Extravasation BernieOacuteDonell(IE)
bull Tumour lysis JoachimBlankart(HamburgDE)
bull Transfusion reactions MonicaBraisch(CH)
Management of relapse
bull The transition from active to palliative care MatsLinderholm(UmearingSE)
bull Donor Lymphocyte Infusion (DLI) EudoardoOlavarrioLopez(ES)
bull Ethical issues-dilemmas TanjaKrones(CH)
Paediatrics
bull Sibling to the patient MargarethaNolbris(GothenburgSE)
bull Complementary therapy OliveOacuteNeill(IE)
bull Psychological aspects
TheNursesrsquogrouplooksforwardtomeetingyouatEBMT2012inGenevaThemeetingthisyearwillincludethecombinationofeducationalsessionsworkshops(limitedattendance)plenarysessionsandorallypresentedabstractsandposters
ThemainmeetingwillopenonMondaymorningwithaPresidentialsymposiumgivinganoverviewoftheactivitiesaswellastheachievementsanddevelopmentsoftheEBMTNursesGroupThisyeartherewillbeakeynotespeakerProfDrNoraKearneydirectoroftheCancerCareResearchCentreoftheUniversityofStirling(UK)ShewilltalkaboutnursingresearchandhoweducationcanimprovetheprofileoftheBMTnurse
20
Oral Sessions
Oralsessionswillbeselectedfromsubmittedabstractsaccordingtoscoresgiventothembytheabstractreviewboard
Poster Sessions
Nursesrsquo posters selected from submitted abstracts will be displayedthroughoutthecongresswithtimefordiscussiononMondayandTuesdayeveningswhenpresentersareexpectedtobeavailableattheirposter
Prizes
The Nurses group is pleased to announce that the best oralpresentationandthebestposterwillbeawarded
National Group Meetings
AsinpreviousyearsnationalgroupshavetheopportunitytomeetanddiscussnationalmattersofHSCTnursingintheirownlanguageCountries which donrsquot have a formal national group yet couldget together and discuss setting up a national group to combineworkforcesandexchangeexperiencesintheirownlanguage
Nurses Satelllite Symposia
Two Nursing Satellite Symposia will take place on Monday andTuesdayfrom1300ndash1400
monDay 2 aprIl 2012 ndash sCIentIFIC programme nurses group WeDnesDay 4 aprIl 2012
21
sCIentIFIC programme Data management group
As inprevious years theEBMTDataManagementgroupwill usetheopportunityprovidedbythisAnnualMeetingtoofferaseriesoftechnicalandscientificsessionsfordatamanagementprofessionalswithinaninteractiveandfriendlyenvironmentThiswillbeanotheruniqueopportunityforindividualsfromdifferentcentrescountriesandinstitutionstomeetupandgettoknoweachotherfacetoface
ProMISe Training SessionsWeareonceagainofferingtrainingsessionsonhowtoaccessandusetheRegistrydatabasebymeansofProMISeforData Entry andData Retrieval ndash with additional sessions this year for HLA and MED-B formsTheData Entrysession isan introductionandonlyabsolute beginners shouldsignupforitThiscoursewillemphasizehowtoenteraMED-Aregistration(includingsubsequenttransplantandfollow-upsforapatient)TheData Retrieval session will focus on obtaining data listings frequencies and how to run reportsAlthough this course is open to all users it is not recommendedforpeoplewhoareabsolutebeginners[PleasenotethattheDataRetrievalsessiononTuesday isarepetitionoftheMondaysessiontoallowmoreparticipantstoattendandbenefitfromthecourse]
The HLA Data Entry session on Tuesday is a workshop sessionwhich will focus on how to enter HLA typing reports for thoseusers who want to do it themselves (building on the morningrsquosHLAEducationalsession inthe lecturehall)Thissession isaimedprimarily at experienced ProMISe users The ADVANCED DATA ENTRY (including MED-B) amp QampA training session on Tuesdayafternoon is open to everyoneandwillconcentrateonexamplesofcomplexdataincludingaddingmissingdatafollowupssubsequentdiagnosesandtransplantsaswellastheintricaciesofMED-BdataentrywithapracticalQampAsession
Please note A maximum of 30 participants can attend eachProMISe training session in the main computer room We kindlyask participants to register in advance following the instructions providedonthecongressregistrationformwithaseparateformtobecompletedforProMISetrainingcourses
Educational SessionsAvariedprogrammefordatamanagementprofessionalsatalllevelsof their career Therewillbeeducational sessions toassistpeoplewho are new to the field to enhance their knowledge and somesessionswithhigherscientificcontextwhichshouldbeofinteresttoeverybodyregardlessofbackgroundThesessionswillincludebullScience-stemcellmobilizationantibodiesacuteleukaemiaHLAbullJACIE-explanationandrequirementsforJACIEaccreditationbullDataqualityndashalwaysimportantbullPaediatricsbullSessionsonFollow-upformssolidtumours(withreferenceto
Med-Bforms)survivorshipandlong-termfollow-upfocusingonissuesfacedbypatients
bullHintsandtipsfortransplantregistrationndashaworkshoptypesessionondataentryforallcentres
bullPresentationsfromDatamanagersandotherprofessionalsbasedincentressharingtheirexperiencendashwithexamplesofprocedurestheyusetoensuregoodworkingpractise
Werecommendparticipantstoattendasmanysessionsaspossiblendasheveniftheydonotseemtorelatetotheirwork(wehavefoundinthepastthatpeoplelearnmoreaboutadulttransplantsbyfindingoutwhatisinvolvedinpaediatrictransplants)Sothatwecanalllearnfrom each other we encourage active participation raising issuesandrequestingclarifications
1500 ndash 1800 Statistical Course 1 Saturday 31 March 2012
0900 ndash 1200 Statistical Course 2 Sunday 1 April 2012
1340 ndash 1540 Statistical Symposium Tuesday 3 April 2012
1600 ndash 1730 Statistical Roundtable Tuesday 3 April 2012
22
0900 ndash 1700 ProMISe2 Training Sessions
0900ndash1200 Data retrieval (experienced users only)KeirenKirklandJuliaLee(LondonUK)
1330ndash1430 HLA data entry (experienced users only)ShelleyHewerdineAugustinCabrera(LondonUK)
1500ndash1700 Advanced data entry (including Med B) and Q amp A workshopCarmenRuiz(LondonUK)
0900 ndash 1630 ProMISe2 Training Sessions
0900ndash1200 Data entry (new users only)HelenBaldomero(BaselCH)NicoleRaus(LyonFR)
1330ndash1630 Data retrieval (experienced users only)KeirenKirklandJuliaLee(LondonUK)
0900 ndash 1030 JACIE Educational Session
1045 ndash 1710 Educational Sessions
1045ndash1125 Stem cell mobilization ndash a key development in modern blood and marrow transplantationCurlyMorris(BelfastUK)
0900 ndash 1500 Educational Sessions
0900ndash1030 HLAIliasDoxiadis(LeidenNL)
1040ndash1120 AntibodiesSilviaMontoto(LondonUK)
1130ndash1210 Acute leukaemia (including ALL)SebastianGiebel(GliwicePL)
1210ndash1330 LunchBreak
1330ndash1410 Centre presentation ndash details to be adviced
1420ndash1500 Centre presentation ndash details to be adviced
1135ndash1215 Hints and tips for transplant registration with the EBMTCarmenRuiz(LondonUK)
1225ndash1305 The importance of follow-up formsSimonaIacobelli(RomeIT)
1305ndash1400 LunchBreak
1400ndash1440 Survivorship follow up issues and patientsrsquo experiencesMichelleKenyon(LondonUK)
1450ndash1530 Solid tumoursDidierBlaise(MarseilleFR)
1540ndash1620 Paediatric diseasesIsaacYaniv(Petach-TikvaIL)
1630ndash1710 Queries questions and the first Data Quality QuizBeateLindner(InnsbruckAT)FranziskaStrehle(UlmDE)
sCIentIFIC programme Data management group tuesDay 3 aprIl 2012
sCIentIFIC programme Data management group monDay 2 aprIl 2012
23
sCIentIFIC programme QualIty management group monDay 2 aprIl 2012
1030 ndash 1130 Workshop 1Indicators (JACIE Standards)
1030ndash1040 Clinical indicatorPhillipeLewalle(BrusselsBE)
1040ndash1050 Collection indicatorPhuongHuynh(BrusselsBE)
1050ndash1100 Processing IndicatorGillesClapisson(LyonFR)
1100ndash1130 Q amp A
1400 ndash 1500 Lecture 1How we validate the apheresis machine
Chair Harry C Schouten (Maastricht NL)
1400ndash1420 tbc1420ndash1440 SandraLoaiza(LondonUK)1440ndash1500 KristinaHoumllig(DresdenDE)
1515 ndash 1615 Lecture 2Can you save money by improving the quality
Chair Elena Vassalo (Turin IT)
1515ndash1615 FreacutedeacutericNouaille(Neuilly-sur-SeineFR)
1630 ndash 1730 Lecture 3Engaging physicians in quality
Chair Pierre Biron (Lyon FR)
1630ndash1730 EduardoOlavarria(PamplonaES)
1730 ndash 1830 Workshop 2Electronic quality management system (commercial and in-inhouse alternatives)
1730ndash1740 Manual systemKirtashPatel(LondonUK)
1740ndash1750 Electronic system used at Maastricht University HospitalBiancaWauben(MaastrichtNL)
1750ndash1800 Electronic system used at Leacuteon-BeacuterardPierreEmmanuelDonot(LyonFR)
1800ndash1830 Q amp A
aDvanCe notICe
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39th Annual Meeting of the European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation
39th Meeting of the Physicians29th Meeting of the EBMT Nurses Group12th Meeting of the EBMT Data Management Group5th Meeting of the Quality Management Group2nd Meeting of the Cell Processing Group7th EBMTPatientampFamilyDaybullSaturday6April2013
London UK bull 7 ndash 10 April 2013
2013
European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation
EBMTExcellence in Science
24
1st ebmt Cell proCessIng Day monDay 2 aprIl 2012
1st Meeting of the EBMT Cell Processing Group
ThefirstCell Processing Day of theEBMT isplannedjointlybyEBMTandISCT
It is mainly intended for persons working in the cellprocessing laboratory as technicians working on thebenchbiologistsandphysiciansdirectlyinvolvedincellprocessing cell processing laboratory managers andpersons responsible for quality assessment of the cell processingpart
The programme includes theoretical presentationsdiscussions and sessions considering practical aspectsofcellprocessingproblemmanagementandreporting
The Cell Processing Group will meet on Monday 2 April 2012 andisanintegralpartoftheEBMT2012Annual Meeting which takes place at the PalexpoGenevainSwitzerlandfrom1ndash4April2012
PhotoBloodcellscopyKeystoneSciencePhotoLibraryAndrewSyred
Taking place during the EBMT 2012
Annual Meeting
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 1Stem cell engineering
Chairs Ineke Slaper-Cortenbach (Utrecht NL) Federico Rodriguez (San Diego USA)
Graft engineering Mimicking the marrow microenvironment for cord expansionVardaDeutsch(Tel-AvivIL)
Cryopreservation and thawing of hamatopoietic cellsGregorioMartin-Henao(BarcelonaES)
0930 ndash 1100 Technical aspects IBasic processing aspects and problem management
Chair Francesco Lanza (Cremona IT)
Processing of the peripheral blood progenitor cell products using a novel acustophoresis platformStefanScheding(LundSE)
Thawing of stem cell products in the lab or bedsideFedericoRodriguez(SanDiegoUSA)
Erythrocyte depletion when amp howDamianosSotiropoulos(ThessalonikiGR)
1100ndash1130 Pause
1130 ndash 1300 Quality assessment
Chair Christian Chabannon (Marseille FR)
CD34 enumeration pre and post cryopreservationFrancescoLanza(CremonaIT)
Terminology and labeling of cellular therapy productsInekeSlaper-Cortenbach(UtrechtNL)
GMP facilities what for and what are the rulesChristianKalberer(BaselCH)
1300ndash1400 Lunch
1400 ndash 1530 Oral session Stem cell mobilization and graft engineering
Chairs Francesco Lanza (Cremona IT) Mario Bargetzi (Aarau CH)
Oral sessions to be defined according to abstract reviewing
1530ndash1600 CoffeeBreak
1600 ndash 1730 Technical aspects IIAdvanced cell engineering
Chair Martin Hildebrandt (Hannover DE)
Cell selection for clinical use Regulatory T cellsMatthiasEdinger(RegensburgDE)
Engineering of T-helper cells and cytotoxic T-cellsTobiasFeuchtinger(TuumlbingenDE)
Expansion of NK cells for clinical useUlrikeKoehl(FrankfurtDE)
25
1st ebmt paeDIatrIC Day tuesDay 3 aprIl 2012
Taking place during the EBMT 2012
Annual Meeting
Paediatric Day
During EBMT 2012 Annual Meeting taking place atthePalexpoGenevaSwitzerlandfrom1ndash4April2012there will be a special day for paediatric stem celltransplantation
Almost all paediatric activities such as educationalworkingpartyscientificandpostersessionshavebeenregroupedandwillbeheldonTuesday 3 April 2012
Nurses paediatric sessions will take place on MondayandWednesday
copypicturesYantra-FotoliacomKarinHildebrand-FotoliacomVRD-Fotoliacom
0800 ndash 0900 Educational SessionHaemaglobinopathy and HSCT
Chairs Guido Lucarelli (Rome IT) Ardeshir Ghavamzadeh (Tehran IR)
0800ndash0830 ThalassaemiaEmanueleAngelucci(CalgiariIT)
0830ndash0900 Sickle cell anaemiaFranccediloiseBernaudin(CreacuteteilFR)
0800 ndash 0900 WorkshopDecision making How to choose a cord blood unit
Chairs Marie Robin (Paris FR) Vincent Kindler (Geneva CH)
0800ndash0830 Umbilical cord blood transplantation how when and for whomArnonNagler(TelHashomerIL)
0830ndash0900 Single double CB unit or intramedullar application VandersonRocha(OxfordUK)
0930 ndash 1100 Plenary 3Paediatric Day
Chairs Christina Peters (Vienna AT) Kurt Leibundgut (Berne CH)
0930ndash1000 Advances in overcoming treatment resistance in recurrent malignant brain tumours
From autologous to allogeneic HSCT following myeloablative chemotherapy HishamAbdel-Azim(LosAngelesUS)
1000ndash1030 Allogeneic HSCT for children with monosomy 7FrancoLocatelli(RomeIT)
1030ndash1100 Paediatric haploidentical allogeneic stem cell transplantationPeterLang(TuumlbingenDE)
1100ndash1130 CoffeeBreak
1130 ndash 1300 Working PartyPaediatric Diseases
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time Meeting 5Post-transplant care when the child becomes an adult
Chairs Giorgio Dini (Genoa IT) Tayfun Guumlngoumlr (Zurich CH)
1310ndash1330 Transition paediatrics-adult care CharlotteNiemeyer(FreiburgDE)
1330ndash1350 Adolescence in the posttransplant phase ThomasKlingebiel(FrankfurtDE)
1400 ndash 1530 Oral SessionPaediatric transplantation
1530ndash1600 CoffeeBreak
1600 ndash 1730 Working PartyInborn Errors
1730 ndash 1900 Poster Session
26
Call For abstraCts
Abstract Submission Deadlines
21 November 2011 Nurses Group15 December 2011 Physicians amp Data Management Group
Allparticipantsareinvitedtosubmitabstractsononeofthetopicslistedonpage27
Abstracts may only be submitted via Internet Late abstracts will not be considered
Tosubmityourabstractpleasegotothewebsiteat wwwebmtorgebmt2012
Thedifferent submission links forphysiciansnursesand thedatamanagement group will be available on the internet ldquoCall for AbstractsrdquoPleasemakesuretoselecttheappropriatelink
Inordertostandardizetheabstractlayoutweaskyoutoreadthepreparation guidelines at this link CAREFULLY Avoid submissionwithin48hoursofthedeadlineforbestsystemperformance
Guidelines for submission of abstracts
1 Abstracts may be submitted only via Internet Abstractssubmittedviafaxore-mailwillnotbeaccepted
2 AllabstractsmustbesubmittedandpresentedinEnglish3 Abstractsshouldcontainoriginalmaterialneitherpublishednor
presentedelsewherepriorto1 April 20124 Withinternetsubmissionofanabstracttheauthor(s)transfer(s)
all copyrightownership to theEuropeanGroup forBloodandMarrowTransplantation
5 Abstractsshouldbeinformativecontainingobjectivesmethodsresultsandaconclusion Just thepromiseof furtherdataanddiscussionisnotacceptable
6 The abstract text may not be longer than 2rsquo500 charactersincludingspaces
7 Tables charts and other graphics arepermittedandmustbeinJPGorGIFformatofhighresolutionandsuitableforreproductionin black amp white A separate upload button is provided (max 2 graphics perabstract)Nophotosmaybesubmitted
8 Avoid complex mathematical formulae Greek letters andsymbols For the symbols lt or gt type instead lt= or gt= Forsuperscript use caret (^) eg 10^6 instead of 106 Instead oflsquoIFN-grsquouseforexamplelsquoIFN-grsquoorlsquoIFN-gammarsquoetc
9 Allabbreviationsmustbedefinedthefirsttimetheyappearinyourtext(butdonotdefineinthetitle)ExampleGraft-versus-hostdisease(GvHD)beforebeingusedasanabbreviationonly
10 Authorsarerequestedtoselectatopicunderwhichtheywishtheirabstracttobereviewed
11 Authorsshouldindicatetheirpreferredmethodofpresentation bullOralPresentation bullPosterPresentation bullOralorPosterPresentation Theselectioncommitteereservestherighttodecideonthefinal
allocationandpresentationmethod12 Ifanabstract isaccepted thepresentingauthormust register
andattendthecongressAcceptanceofapaperimpliespaymentoftheregistrationfeebythepresentingauthor
13 After having submitted your abstract you will receive aconfirmation by e-mail with the following information (please
makesuretostateyourcorrectemailaddress) bullreference number of your abstract (for correspondence and
questionsthatmightarise) bullyourpersonalaccesscodes
Shouldyouwishtomakecorrectionstoanabstractalreadysubmittedor if you wish to submit other abstracts later you may use theseaccesscodesThiswillshortenthesubmissionprocedure
Correctionstoabstractscanonlybemadeuptothedeadlinesof
21November2011 Nurses Group15December2011 Physicians amp Data Management Group
(Afterthesedatesnoabstractsorchangesmaybeaccepted)IfyouhavedifficultiesinsubmittingyourabstractsorifyouneedanyfurtherinformationpleasecontacttheAbstracthotlinePhone+41616867722(MondayndashFridayduringCETbusinesshours)
Notification
AbstractsaresubjecttoapprovalbytheScientificCommitteeandtofinalassignmentforinclusionintheprogrammeasanoralorposterpresentation
Authors from the Nurses Group will be notified at the end ofDecember2011
AuthorsformthePhysiciansandDataManagementGroupwillbenotifiedattheendofJanuary2012
Allauthorswillbecontactedbye-mail(thereforeitisessentialthatyouindicateyourcorrecte-mailaddress)Authorswillbeinformedasto whether they are to present their abstract orally or in the form of a posterFullinstructionsconcerningthepreparationandpresentationwillbeincluded
Publication
AllacceptedabstractswillbepublishedinasupplementoftheBoneMarrowTransplantationJournalaswellasonCD-ROMavailableatthecongressFullabstracttextswillbeviewableontheEBMT2012websitetwoweekspriortothecongress
Basic Science Award for Physicians
This award will be presented to the best Basic Science Abstractsubmittedunderanyrelevanttopic
The aim of this award is to increase the level of basic science atthemeetingandparticularlyyounginvestigatorsareencouragedtosubmittheirworkTheprizewinningabstractwillbeselectedfromthe top-scoringabstractsbyaScientificCommitteeheadedby theChairsoftheEBMTDevelopmentalCommittee
Authorssubmittingabasicscienceabstractare invitedto tick therespectiveboxintheonlinesubmissionthusindicatingthewishtobeconsideredfortheBasicScienceAward
Theprize-winningabstractwillbepresentedaspartofthePresidentialSymposiumonMonday2April2012Thisyearrsquosprizeofeuro2rsquo000isgenerouslysupportedbyGenzyme
27
Call For abstraCts
Main Topics for Abstract Submission
Please carefullyselectthetopicunderwhichyouwishtosubmityourabstract for reviewAbstracts not submittedunder anappropriatetopicmaybeincorrectlyreviewedandrejected
Physicians
General Topics1 CellularGenetherapiesandCytokines2 StemcellresearchandExperimentalstemcelltransplantation3 StemcellmobilizationandGraftengineering
Transplant-specific topics4 Stemcellsource5 Stemcelldonor6 Acutegraft-versus-hostdisease7 Chronicgraft-versus-hostdisease8 Infectiouscomplications9 Earlycomplications10 Latecomplications11 Reduced-intensityconditioning12 MinimalresidualdiseaseToleranceChimerismandImmune
reconstitution13 Paediatricissues14 Regulatoryissues
Disease-specific topics15 Acuteleukaemia16 Aplasticanaemia17 Autoimmunediseases18 Chronicleukaemia19 HaemoglobinopathyandInbornerrorsofmetabolism20Lymphoma21 Multiplemyeloma22Myelodysplasia23Solidtumours
Nurses Group
Care-specific topics24Careofthecare-giver25Complementarytherapies26Donorissues27 Ethicalissues28Impactofnewtherapiesonpatientcare29Outpatientdevelopments30PalliativeandEndoflifecare31 PatientinformationandEducation32Protectivecare33Psycho-socialissues34Sexuality35Standardsofcare36Symptomsmanagement
37 EducationandSupportofnurses38Management39SurvivorshipandLateeffects40Qualityoflife
Data Management Group
41 DataManagement42Statistics
CME Accreditation at EBMT 2012
AsaparticipantofEBMT2012youareeligibletoreceiveContinuingMedical Education (CME) credit points from the EuropeanHematologyAssociation(EHA)
EuropeanhaematologistsarehighlymotivatedtoprovideproofthattheyareupdatingtheirknowledgeandskillsthroughparticipationinCMEactivitiesTheEuropeanHematologyAssociationCMESystemis being implementedas a service to Europeanhaematologists inresponse to this need The System facilitates identification andregistrationinCMEactivitieswhichhavebeensubmittedtoapeer-reviewaccreditationprocessandrespondtopre-establishedqualitystandards
CMEaccreditationisapermanentfeatureofEBMTannualmeetings
PhysiciansattendingEBMT2012areeligibletoreceive1EHA-CMEcreditpointforeveryhourofaccreditedscientificprogramme
EHA-CMEpointswillbeawardedforthefollowingsessionsbullEducationalsessionsbullWorkshopsessionsbullControversysessionsbullPlenarysessionsbullJointsessionsbullPresidentialsymposiumbullWorkingPartysessionsbullOralsessionsbullLunchtimemeetings
How to claim your EHA-CME points
The electronic EHA-CME system is fully automated and enablesparticipantsattheEBMT2012toclaimtheircreditsonline
You may create your account claim your credits and print yourEHA-CMEcertificateonlineatwwwehaweborg(select lsquoCMErsquo)FulldetailsonhowtocollectyourCMEpointswillbestatedintheFinalProgramme
Further information on the European Hematology Association CME system is available at cmeehaweborgandwwwehaweborg
28
regIstratIon
Registration fee
Until 12 January
2012
As from 13 January to 1March2012
As from 2 March
2012
PhysiciansMember euro300ndash euro420ndash euro480ndash
Non-Member euro450ndash euro560ndash euro650ndash
Nurses Group
Data Mgmt Group
Quality Mgmt Group
Cell Processing Technicians
Member euro200ndash euro320ndash euro380ndash
Non-Member euro300ndash euro420ndash euro480ndash
Student euro120ndash euro150ndash euro180ndash
Accompanying person
euro 25ndash euro 25ndash euro 25ndash
StudentsmustbeoneoftheauthorsofanacceptedabstractandmustprovideproofofundergraduatestudentstatusAwrittencertificationbytheheadoftheprogrammeisrequiredandmustbesenttoCongrex(Fax+41616867788)
The fee for active participants includes unlimited access to allsessionstheWelcomeReceptionaccesstotheExhibitiononecopyoftheFinalProgrammeandonecopyoftheAbstractBook
ThefeeforaccompanyingpersonsincludestheWelcomeReceptionandaccesstotheExhibition
PleasenoteAlthoughincludedintheregistrationfeesomesessionsand the Welcome Reception require separate registration (seeregistrationform)
Online Registration
ParticipantscanregisterviaInternetwwwebmtorgebmt2012PleasereadtheinstructionsontheInternetcarefullyFor online reservations payment by credit card is required Please do not use the online registration for group registrations
Registration form
ToregisterforthemeetingpleasereturntheregistrationformtotheOrganizingSecretariatinBasel
Group Registration
In order to make a group registration please request the specialgroupregistrationformfromtheOrganizingSecretariatordownloadthefile fromthewebsitewwwebmtorgebmt2012Onthis formyou can enter all participantsrsquo information together with your postal address and contact details Please note that we need thecomplete individual addresses (hospital department streetname and number postal code and city) of each participant Forfurther assistance please contact the Organizing Secretariat at ebmtcongrexcom
On-site Registration
TheregistrationdeskatthePalexpoisopenduringthefollowinghours
Saturday 31March2012 1700 ndash1900hSunday 1April2012 0800ndash1900hMonday 2April2012 0730ndash1800hTuesday 3April2012 0730ndash1800hWednesday 4April2012 0715ndash1300h
All documents including registration packets (congress walletpersonalnamebadgeabstractbookvouchers)willbehandedovertotheregisteredparticipantsOn-site registration will be accepted but receip of all congressdocumentscannotbeguaranteedPleasearriveearlyifyouwishtoregisteron-site
Payment
All fees for the congress registration and social events should bepaidinEURO(euro)totheEBMT2012OrganizingSecretariatndashclearlystatingtheparticipantlsquosnameandaddress
bull bybanktransfer(freeofcharge)to -BeneficiaryCongrexSwitzerlandLtdEBMT2012 -UBSAGBaselSwitzerland EUROAccountNo233-50301062A IBANCodeCH210023323350301062A
-BICUBSWCHZH80A -ClearingNo233
bull bycreditcard(VisaMasterCardAmericanExpress)
Responsibility
The participant acknowledges that heshe has no right to lodgedamage claims against the organizers should the holding of thecongress be hindered or prevented by unexpected political oreconomiceventsorgenerallyby forcemajeureorshould thenon-appearance of speakers or other reasons necessitate programmechangesWithregistrationtheparticipantacceptsthisproviso
By finishing the application the participant declares that heshe agrees to its personal and company data being processed byCongrexandthat thisdatamaybeusedfor informationpurposesoncongressesandevents in thefieldofhematologyorganizedbyCongrex In theopposingcase theparticipantnotifiesCongrexatthetimeofreturningthesignedapplication
Confirmation
Upon receipt of the correct registration fee each participant willreceiveaconfirmationofregistrationPleasebringthisconfirmationto the registration desk at the congress centre as proof of yourregistration
Cancellation Refund Policy
Refund of registration fees less 25 administrative charges canbeapplied for inwritinguntil1February2012 to theOrganizingSecretariat inBasel SwitzerlandAfter thisdateno refundwillbepossibleForanychangeofnamesafeeofeuro30ndashwillbecharged
29
general InFormatIon (In alphabetICal orDer)
Address before and after the EBMT 2012
OrganizingSecretariatEBMT2012 Tel +41616867711coCongrexSwitzerlandLtd Fax +41616867788POBox E-mail ebmtcongrexcom4002BaselSwitzerland wwwebmtorgebmt2012
Currency
TheofficialcurrencyistheSwissfranc(CHF)Althoughnotpartofthe EU many prices are nonetheless indicated in Euros and somemerchantsmayacceptEurosVisaMasterCardandAmericanExpressarewidelyacceptedandATMsarewidespreadBanksofferthebestexchangeratesfortravellerchequesandforeigncurrencybut it isalsopossibletoexchangemoneyatmajorhotelsmaintrainstationsandairportsBanksareopenMondaytoFriday
Exhibition
TheEBMT2012exhibitionpresentingthelatesttechnicalequipmentandpharmaceuticalproductswilltakeplaceinHall1ofthePalexpoGenevaThedetailedExhibitProspectuscanbeobtainedfromtheExhibitionDepartment(exhibitionchcongrexcom)
Final Programme
The Final Programme will be available on the Internet (wwwebmtorgebmt2012) by March 2012 Please indicate youremailaddressontheregistrationformandyouwillbeinformedassoonastheFinalProgrammeisontheInternetTheFinalProgrammebookletwillbealsodistributedatthemeetinginGeneva
Insurance
Themeetingorganizerscannotacceptliabilityforpersonalinjuriessustainedorfor lossordamageofpropertybelongingtomeetingparticipants or their accompanyingpersons eitherduring or as aresultofthemeetingPleasecheckthevalidityofyourowninsurance
Invitation Letters
IndividualsrequiringanofficialletterofinvitationinordertoattendthemeetingmaywritetotheOrganizingSecretariat(ebmtcongrexcom)Thisprocedureisdesignedtoassistparticipantstoobtainavisaorpermissiontoattendthemeetinganddoesnotapplytoregistrationfeesorotherexpenses
Please note that invitation letters can only be sent if the registration and payment has been received by the Organizing Secretariat
Italian Agency
ItalianparticipantsrequiringspecificauthorizationfromtheItalianHealthMinistryareadvisedtocontact
AIMEDUCATIONndashAIMGroup Tel +3902566011MsCristinaGhidoli Fax +390270048585ViaGiuseppeRipamonti129 E-mail cghidoniaimgroupeu20141MilanItaly wwwaimgroupeu
Language
TheofficialcongresslanguageisEnglishSimultaneous translation (English French German) will beprovidedforthePatientampFamilyDay
Lunches
FromMondaytillWednesdaylunchwillbeofferedintheexhibitionareaofthecongressvenue
Registration
Fordetailedinformationpleaserefertopage28
Speakersrsquo Service Centre (SSC)
TherewillbeacentrallylocatedSpeakersrsquoServiceCentreconnectedtoalllectureroomsAllspeakersarerequestedtohandintheirPowerPointpresentationspriortotheirlectureattheSSC
Tipping
Servicechargesaregenerally includedhowever it iscustomarytorounduptheamountwhenpayinginrestaurantsandtaxis
Transportation in Geneva
Geneva iswell catered towithbuses tramsand ferriesaswellasregulartrainconnectionstothetrainstationsldquoCornavinrdquointhecitycentreandldquoAeacuteroportrdquoattheairportPleaserefertoldquoTravellingtothePalexpordquo(page34)formoredetails
Venue
TheEBMT2012meetingwilltakeplaceatthePalexpoGenevawhichis conveniently located inwalkingdistance to theGenevaAirportandonly15minutesawayfromdowntownGeneva
Palexpo Exhibition amp Conference Center1218Grand-SaconnexGenevaSwitzerlandwwwgeneva-palexpoch
Visa Requirements
In order to visit Switzerland you may need to apply for an entryvisa Please check the currentVISA requirementswith thenearestSwissConsulateorEmbassy inyourcountrybeforeyourdeparturetoGenevaPleasealsobewellawareofthetimeforprocessingtheapplicationstoensureyouapplyintimeforyourvisit
World Wide Web
Please visit the EBMT 2012 website wwwebmtorgebmt2012 for regularly updated news and information Abstract submissionregistration compilation of your personal congress programme aswellas reservationofaccommodationand tours canbemadeviathislink
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CIty oF geneva
Geneva
EmbeddedbetweentheAlpsandtheJurahillstheFrench-speaking
cityofGenevaliesinthebaywheretheRhoneleavesLakeGeneva
WithitshumanitariantraditionandcosmopolitanflairtheEuropean
seatoftheUNOandheadquartersoftheRedCrossisknownasthe
ldquocapitalofpeacerdquo
The symbol of the city is the ldquoJet drsquoeaurdquo ndash a fountain with a
140-metre-highwater jetattheperipheryofLakeGenevaTheold
towntheheartofGenevawiththeshoppingandbusinessquarter
issituatedontheleftbankoftheriverThereyoucanfindStPeterrsquos
CathedralaswellasthePlaceduBourg-de-Fourwhichistheoldest
squareinthecityQuayslakesidepromenadescountlessparkslively
sidestreetsintheoldtownandelegantshopsinvitegueststostroll
Besides being a congress city Geneva is also a centre for culture
andhistoryfortradefairsandexhibitionsThelaquoHorlogeFleuriraquothe
largeflowerclockintheldquoJardinAnglaisrdquo(EnglishGarden)isaworld-
renownedsymboloftheGenevawatchindustry
CulturallythismostwesterncityofSwitzerlandhasmuchtooffer
InternationalartistsperformintheGrandTheacuteacirctreandGenevaOpera
HouseGenevaalsoofferswiderangeofmuseumssuchastheldquoMuseacutee
internationaldelrsquohorlogerierdquoawatchmuseumwithacollectionof
jewellerywatchesandmusicalclocksandtheInternationalMuseum
oftheRedCrossandRedCrescentwhichprovidesaninsightintothe
workofthesehumanitarianorganizations
Climate
Genevaissituatedatahighaltitudewhichtogetherwiththelake
temperstheprevailingcontinentalclimateSummersarepleasantly
warmtohotandwintersrelativelymildwithtemperatureshovering
just above or below freezing In spring the temperatures range
fromapprox5degCto20degCthereforeawarmcoatespeciallyforthe
eveningsisrecommended
Shopping in Geneva GenevarsquosexclusiveshopsarelocatedontheRuesBassesndashthechicRueduRhocircneRuede laConfeacutedeacuterationRueduMarcheacuteandRuedelaCroix-drsquoOrWatchandjewelleryshopslinethesestreetsquiteliterallywithgoldAsanalternativeexcellentSwisschocolateissoldat the Du Rhocircne Rue de la Confeacutedeacuteration 3 and at the MartelRuedelaCroix-drsquoOr4MeanwhileforastrollaroundtheantiquesquarterandartgalleriesavisittotheOldTownandtheSt-GervaisandPacircquisdistrictsisamustGenevahasmanyoutdoormarkets forexample theflowermarketon the PlaceduMolard and the clothes andbookmarket on thePlace de la Madeleine which are open daily Flea markets areheld on Wednesdays and Saturdays at the Plaine de Plainpalais(0800ndash1800)OnTuesdayandFridaymorningsthesamespotisusedforacolourfulfruitandvegetablemarket(0800ndash1300)OnThursday regionalhandicraftsare soldat thePlacede laFusterie(0800ndash1900)The main department stores in Geneva are Bon Geacutenie Rue duMarcheacute34GlobusRueduRhocircne48andManorRueCornavin6Generalopeninghours for shops inGenevaareMonday toFriday0830ndash1900(Thursdayuntil2100)andSaturday0800ndash1800
Restaurants GenevaoffersafantasticselectionoftraditionalandlocalfareaswellasexcellentinternationalandethniccuisineLocal Geneva specialities include fresh fish from the lake and avarietyofporkdishes includingpetit saleacute (saltpork)and longeole (pork sausage) Traditional Swiss restaurants can also be foundthroughoutthecityA large variety of international restaurants offering moderntraditional ethnic or fusion menus can also be found in GenevaTherearegoodFrenchrestaurants inthehotelsonQuaiDuMontBlancandCheminduPetitSaconnexandonRuedeLausanneTheBoulevardHelvetiqueisagoodplacetofindgreatcafeacutesManyGenevarestaurantscloseonweekendsandespeciallySundayssocallaheadtoenquirereservationsarerecommended
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hotel aCCommoDatIon anD travel bookIngs
Official travel agency
Congrex Travel AGPOBox4002BaselSwitzerland
Hotel accommodationHotel rooms in various price categories in the city of Geneva have beenreserved
Tel +41616909411Fax +41616909414E-mailebmthotelcongrexcom
Online bookings
Participants can book their hotel room via internet wwwcongrexchebmt2012Fullprepaymentbycreditcard(VisaMastercardorAmericanExpress)ismandatoryifyouregisteron-lineEachparticipantwillreceiveaconfirmationAfter12 January 2012hotelaccommodationissubjecttoavailability
Hotel reservation form
If you have no access to the Internet please send the Hotel Reservation Form as soon as possible but latest by 12 January 2012toCongrexTravelAGAftertheabovementioneddeadlinerequestswillbeacceptedbuthotelaccommodationissubjecttoavailabilityandcannotbeguaranteedAfterthisdeadlinealatereservationfeeof euro30ndashwillbechargedAdditionallytheformoffersyouthechoicetomakeeitheradepositpaymentwithrestpaymentbyinvoicetoCongrexTravelAGbefore thecongressoradepositpaymentwithrestpaymentdirectlyupondepartureatthehotelagainstcreditcardguarantee
Payment policy
To guarantee your reservation a deposit of EUR 200ndashisrequiredUpon receipt of the hotel reservation form each participant willreceiveafinalconfirmationwithaninvoiceHotelrequestswithoutpaymentcannotbeacceptedAllrequestswillbehandledonaldquofirstcome-firstservedbasisrdquo
CancellationRefund Policy
If your reservation is cancelled before 12 January 2012 theprepaymentordepositwillberefundedlesseuro60ndashhandlingfeeIfyourreservationiscancelledafter 12 January 2012norefundscanbemadeAnychangeof reservationwillbesubject toahandlingfee of euro30ndashChangesorcancellationshavetobemadeinwritingto Congrex Travel AG If you arrive later or leave earlier than theoriginallybookeddatesthehotelmightchargeno-showcosts
Hotel desk
CongrexTravelAGwillbepresentwithadeskintheregistrationareaduringthemeeting
Flight Bookings and Official AirlineTheEBMThasdesignatedevent-travel specialistCongrexTravel toserveastheofficialagentfortravel
Tel +41615607560Fax +41616909214E-mailebmtflightscongrexcom
OpeninghoursMondayndashFriday0800ndash1730
SpecialfaresareavailableforflightstoGenevaandorZurichandbackbetween24Marchand11April2012
Hotel Accommodation and Travel BookingsSAVE UP TO 20 ON TRAVEL WITH THE STAR ALLIANCEtrade NETWORK
TheStarAlliancememberairlinesarepleasedtobeappointedastheOfficialAirlineNetworkfortheEBMT2012
To obtain the Star Alliance Conventions Plus discounts and forbookingofficeinformationpleasevisitwwwstaralliancecomconventionsplusand
bull ChooseldquoFordelegatesrdquobull UnderldquoDelegatesloginrdquoenterconventionscodeLX03S12bull Chooseoneoftheparticipatingairlineslistedbull Call the respective reservation contact listed and quote the
conventionscodeLX03S12whenbookingtheticket
Registeredparticipantsplusoneaccompanyingpersontravellingtotheeventcanqualifyforadiscountofupto20dependingonfareandclassoftravelbooked
TheparticipatingairlinesforthiseventareAdriaAirwaysAegeanAirlines Air Canada Air China ANA Asiana Airlines AustrianAirlinesBlue1bmiBrusselsAirlinesContinentalAirlinesCroatiaAirlines EgyptAir LOT Polish Airlines Lufthansa ScandinavianAirlines SingaporeAirlines SouthAfricanAirways Spanair SWISSInternational Air Lines TAM Airlines TAP Portugal THAI TurkishAirlinesUnitedUSAirways
Discounts are offered on most published business and economy class faresexcludingwebsiteinternetfaresseniorandyouthfaresgroupfaresandRoundtheWorldfares
Pleasenote For travel fromJapanandNewZealand special faresordiscountsareofferedby theparticipatingairlineson theirownnetwork
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soCIal events
Welcome Reception
Sunday 1 April 2012 2015
AftertheOpeningSessionparticipantsaccompanyingpersonsandexhibitorsareinvitedtoattendtheWelcomeReceptionwhichwilltakeplaceinthefoyersofthePalexpo
Freeadmission
Please register online or by completing the registration form if you wish to participate at the Welcome Reception (even though it is free of charge)
EBMT Party
Tuesday 3 April 2012
TheEBMTPartywillbeheldatUptownGenevaUptownGenevaisamoderncomplexandculturaleventcentrelocatedbehindthemaintrainstationinthecitycentreofGeneva
The perfect location to meet gather and dance with your EBMTcolleaguesandfriendsafterabusycongressdayUnderthethemeldquotraditional Switzerland and its modern twistrdquo you will have thepleasure to flavour different kinds of the traditional swiss cuisineandmusicinvariousrooms
Whetheryouwanttoenjoyaglassofwineinaquietandrelaxedatmosphereorifyouprefertodancethenightawayyoudefinitelyshouldnotmissthisevening
euro 9000 per person (Physicians)euro 6500 per person (Nurses Quality Managers Data Managers
Cell Processing Technicians)
copyComugneroSilvanafotoliade
copyBergfeefotoliade copyMirkoMeierfotoliade
Your conference in good handsConference management services tailored to your goals
33
DaIly tours
Geneva City tour and Boat Cruise
Sunday1April20121340ndash1700Tuesday3April20121340ndash1700
EUR 6000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
The city tour of Geneva will show you the International part of Geneva such as the worldrsquos peacemaking organizations followedbya tourof themain touristattractions like theFlowerclockandmanymore Thenget a taste ofGenevarsquos historywith your guideonawalkingtourThetourcontinuesonthelakewithaonehourboatcruisewhichwillmakeyoudiscoverthemajorattractionsofthelakeofGenevatheWaterFountaintheUNBuildingtheCastleofBellerivetheMermaidandmanymoreinterestingsites
Meeting pointGenevaPalexpo1330 in front of the main entrance
byBengoVISTAch
Montreux with Castle Chillon
Monday2April20120900ndash1400
EUR 8000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
AfteraridethroughtheVaudcountrysidepassingthefamoustownsofVevey andMontreuxwewill arrive at theChateaudeChillonHereaguidedtourwillshowyouaroundthecastleAfterthetouryouwillboardasteamerthatwilltakeyouonabeautifultripwithlovelyviewsofthelandscapeandeventuallytakeyoutoMontreuxwhereyouwillhavetimetowanderthestreets
Meeting point GenevaPalexpo0845 in front of the main entrance
byMarekBLASZCZYK-Panoramio
Museum Tour
Monday2April20121400ndash1700
Euro 6500 per person (includingpickupandreturntoGenevaPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
by galynaforever
Consistingof fourdifferent sites theMuseacuteesdrsquoArt etdrsquoHistoire isoneof the largestmuseumgroups in SwitzerlandOver anumberofyearstheMuseacuteeshaveputtogetherimpressivecollectionsinthefieldsofarchaeologyfineartsandappliedartsandbearwitnesstothehistoryofcivilisationsfromprehistorictomoderntimesDuring the one hour tour of the Palais des Nations you will seeseveraldifferentroomsYouwillhearaboutcurrentactivitiesoftheUnitedNationsandaboutthehistoryofthePalaisdesNations
Meeting point GenevaPalexpo1345 in front of the main entrance
Day trip Gruyegravere Golden
Tuesday3April20120900ndash1700
Euro 10000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach 3courselunchmenuallentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
byLairJeanClaud
ThereisnobettertemptationthanchocolatesmellTakeajourneythroughchocolatetraditionatatastingofthemostfamousofSwissdelicaciesAdmirebreathtakinglandscapesofGruyegraveresonthewayto the cheese factory where you will receive an interesting insight on authenticAlpinecheesemaking
Meeting pointGenevaPalexpo0845 in front of the main entrance
Note for all tours Tours are based on a minimum of 25 participants If a tour does not take place due to insufficient numbers the ticket will be reimbursed in full Otherwise please note that tickets for excursions are non-refundable An English-speaking guide will conduct all toursOn-site requests for tours are welcome but cannot be guaranteed
34
travellIng to the palexpo
ThePalexpoislocatedneartheairportofGenevaeasilyaccessiblefromthecitycentrebypublictransport(busNodeg5stopldquoPalexpordquo)andbycarfromthemotorway
Arriving by Plane
Geneva Palexpo Exhibition and Conference Centre is located500meters from theGeneva InternationalAirport For thosewhowishtowalkitisapproximatelya15minutewalkfromtheairporttoPalexpofollowthesignsYoucanalsotakeNdeg5busfromtheairportldquoAeacuteroportrdquotoPalexpo(2stops)TraveltimebytaxifromtheAirporttothePalexpoisapprox5minutesCostapproximatelyCHF1500
Arriving by Train
TherearetwotrainstationsinGenevaThemainstationinthecity(GareCornavin)andtheairporttrainstation(GareAeacuteroport)
Fromthemainstationinthecityyoucantakeeitherbusnodeg5tothePalexpowhichtakesapprox15minutesAnotheroptionistotakeatraintotheairporttrainstationfromwhereitisa15minuteswalktothePalexpo
Arriving by Car
ToreachthePalexpotakethemotorwayandfollowthesignstotheairport(Aeacuteroport)orPalexpoParkingpossibilitiesavailabledirectlyatthePalexpo
Bus
EfficientgroundtransfersareavailablefromGenevaPalexpotothecitycentreandthemaintrainstationNdeg5bus(HocircpitalndashPalexpondash Aeacuteroport) links Geneva Palexpo with the City Centre in only15minutesand runs frequently fromearlymorning to late in theevening
Taxis
Taxis in Geneva can be ordered by phone hailed in the street orfoundatabout60authorisedtaxiranksintownairportandmainstation
FaresbetweenairportandcityrangefromaboutCHF3000toCHF3500anddependontrafficconditionstimeofdayandnumberofpassengers Presently the farewithinGeneva includingairport istheamountshownonthetaximeter
Public Transportation Geneva
GenevaiswellcateredtowithbusestramsandferriesThebusandtramservicesinGenevaarerunbytheTPG(TransportsPublicsGenevois)wwwtpgch
Busesand trams run from0600ndash2400dependingon the serviceEachbusandtramstophastimetablesandmapscoveringtheentireGenevanetwork
ThetramwayisunderconstantexpansionoftenresultinginroadworksTheTPGwebsitewwwtpgchisprovidinginformationontheirservicestimetablesmapsinformationonroadworksandgeneralinformation
On Friday and Saturday nights the TPG runs a night bus serviceNoctambus which runs from 000 ndash 0400 (although times can beinfrequentandirregular)
How to purchase a ticket
Allvisitorsstayingatahotel inGenevacanbenefitfromtheGenevaTransport Card with no additional cost This personal and non-transferablepassisestablisheduponthevisitorrsquoscheck-inatthehotelenabling itsholderuseof theentirepublic transportationnetwork inGenevawithout restriction (bus trainandboat)withvalidity for theentiredurationofhisherstayincludingthedepartureday
IfarrivingattheairportyoucanpickupafreeticketforpublictransportfromthemachineinthebaggagecollectionareaattheArrivallevelThisUniresoticketofferedbyGenevaInternationalAirportallowsyoutousepublictransportinGenevafreeforaperiodof80minutes
Regularticketscanalsobepurchasedfromthemachineslocatedatbusstops(CHForEurochangerequired)andattheSwissrailwaystation
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28 3 Drake amp Longchamp ldquoButinirdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
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regIstratIon Forms
Goto bull EBMT 2012 Registration Form bull EBMT 2012 Education Day for Nurses bull EBMT 2012 Patient amp Family Day bull Hotel Reservation Form
19
monDay 2 aprIl 2012 ndash sCIentIFIC programme nurses group WeDnesDay 4 aprIl 2012
Educational Sessions
There will be six early morning educational sessions covering thefollowingtopics
bull Extra Corporal Photopheresis (ECP) PeterTaylor(UK)
bull Management of the immunosuppressive patient VeroniqueCamus(CH)
bull Transplant at home ChristinaGallego(ES)
bull Donor issues ndash Who is looking after me MalreadNiconghalie(IE)
bull Compliance MonicaFliedner(CH)
bull Safe administration of chemotherapy BernieOrsquoDonnell(IE)
Workshops
This year theNursesgroupwill hold fourworkshopsand threeofthesewillberepeatedAllworkshopswillhavelimitedcapacityItishopedthatbydoingthiswewillbeabletohaveamoreinteractiveandpracticalsession
Workshop 1Central Venous Access Device (CVAD)
Steve Hill (Manchester UK)
Workshop 2Sexuality
Corien M Eeltink (Amsterdam NL)
Workshop 3Care of the carer
Barry Quinn (London UK)
Workshop 4European management
Susanne Heijmenberg (Amsterdam NL)
Nurses Annual Meeting
TheNursesAnnualMeetingwilltakeplaceonTuesdayfrom0830to0920
repeatedworkshopswithlimitedattendance
Plenary Sessions
Therewillbefiveplenarysessionswiththreespeakerseachgivingparticipants the opportunity to meet the expert
Disease updates
bull Lymphoma PeterDreger(HeidelbergDE)
bull Acute Lymphatic Leukemia MohamadMohty(FR)
bull Aplastic anaemia
Apheresis
bull Mobilisation JohnMurray(ManchesterUK)
bull Extra Corporal Photopheresis (ECP) MaggieFoster(UK)
bull Donor follow-up JoergHalter(BaselCH)
Management of haematology emergencies
bull Septic shock JohnMurray(ManchesterUK)
bull Extravasation BernieOacuteDonell(IE)
bull Tumour lysis JoachimBlankart(HamburgDE)
bull Transfusion reactions MonicaBraisch(CH)
Management of relapse
bull The transition from active to palliative care MatsLinderholm(UmearingSE)
bull Donor Lymphocyte Infusion (DLI) EudoardoOlavarrioLopez(ES)
bull Ethical issues-dilemmas TanjaKrones(CH)
Paediatrics
bull Sibling to the patient MargarethaNolbris(GothenburgSE)
bull Complementary therapy OliveOacuteNeill(IE)
bull Psychological aspects
TheNursesrsquogrouplooksforwardtomeetingyouatEBMT2012inGenevaThemeetingthisyearwillincludethecombinationofeducationalsessionsworkshops(limitedattendance)plenarysessionsandorallypresentedabstractsandposters
ThemainmeetingwillopenonMondaymorningwithaPresidentialsymposiumgivinganoverviewoftheactivitiesaswellastheachievementsanddevelopmentsoftheEBMTNursesGroupThisyeartherewillbeakeynotespeakerProfDrNoraKearneydirectoroftheCancerCareResearchCentreoftheUniversityofStirling(UK)ShewilltalkaboutnursingresearchandhoweducationcanimprovetheprofileoftheBMTnurse
20
Oral Sessions
Oralsessionswillbeselectedfromsubmittedabstractsaccordingtoscoresgiventothembytheabstractreviewboard
Poster Sessions
Nursesrsquo posters selected from submitted abstracts will be displayedthroughoutthecongresswithtimefordiscussiononMondayandTuesdayeveningswhenpresentersareexpectedtobeavailableattheirposter
Prizes
The Nurses group is pleased to announce that the best oralpresentationandthebestposterwillbeawarded
National Group Meetings
AsinpreviousyearsnationalgroupshavetheopportunitytomeetanddiscussnationalmattersofHSCTnursingintheirownlanguageCountries which donrsquot have a formal national group yet couldget together and discuss setting up a national group to combineworkforcesandexchangeexperiencesintheirownlanguage
Nurses Satelllite Symposia
Two Nursing Satellite Symposia will take place on Monday andTuesdayfrom1300ndash1400
monDay 2 aprIl 2012 ndash sCIentIFIC programme nurses group WeDnesDay 4 aprIl 2012
21
sCIentIFIC programme Data management group
As inprevious years theEBMTDataManagementgroupwill usetheopportunityprovidedbythisAnnualMeetingtoofferaseriesoftechnicalandscientificsessionsfordatamanagementprofessionalswithinaninteractiveandfriendlyenvironmentThiswillbeanotheruniqueopportunityforindividualsfromdifferentcentrescountriesandinstitutionstomeetupandgettoknoweachotherfacetoface
ProMISe Training SessionsWeareonceagainofferingtrainingsessionsonhowtoaccessandusetheRegistrydatabasebymeansofProMISeforData Entry andData Retrieval ndash with additional sessions this year for HLA and MED-B formsTheData Entrysession isan introductionandonlyabsolute beginners shouldsignupforitThiscoursewillemphasizehowtoenteraMED-Aregistration(includingsubsequenttransplantandfollow-upsforapatient)TheData Retrieval session will focus on obtaining data listings frequencies and how to run reportsAlthough this course is open to all users it is not recommendedforpeoplewhoareabsolutebeginners[PleasenotethattheDataRetrievalsessiononTuesday isarepetitionoftheMondaysessiontoallowmoreparticipantstoattendandbenefitfromthecourse]
The HLA Data Entry session on Tuesday is a workshop sessionwhich will focus on how to enter HLA typing reports for thoseusers who want to do it themselves (building on the morningrsquosHLAEducationalsession inthe lecturehall)Thissession isaimedprimarily at experienced ProMISe users The ADVANCED DATA ENTRY (including MED-B) amp QampA training session on Tuesdayafternoon is open to everyoneandwillconcentrateonexamplesofcomplexdataincludingaddingmissingdatafollowupssubsequentdiagnosesandtransplantsaswellastheintricaciesofMED-BdataentrywithapracticalQampAsession
Please note A maximum of 30 participants can attend eachProMISe training session in the main computer room We kindlyask participants to register in advance following the instructions providedonthecongressregistrationformwithaseparateformtobecompletedforProMISetrainingcourses
Educational SessionsAvariedprogrammefordatamanagementprofessionalsatalllevelsof their career Therewillbeeducational sessions toassistpeoplewho are new to the field to enhance their knowledge and somesessionswithhigherscientificcontextwhichshouldbeofinteresttoeverybodyregardlessofbackgroundThesessionswillincludebullScience-stemcellmobilizationantibodiesacuteleukaemiaHLAbullJACIE-explanationandrequirementsforJACIEaccreditationbullDataqualityndashalwaysimportantbullPaediatricsbullSessionsonFollow-upformssolidtumours(withreferenceto
Med-Bforms)survivorshipandlong-termfollow-upfocusingonissuesfacedbypatients
bullHintsandtipsfortransplantregistrationndashaworkshoptypesessionondataentryforallcentres
bullPresentationsfromDatamanagersandotherprofessionalsbasedincentressharingtheirexperiencendashwithexamplesofprocedurestheyusetoensuregoodworkingpractise
Werecommendparticipantstoattendasmanysessionsaspossiblendasheveniftheydonotseemtorelatetotheirwork(wehavefoundinthepastthatpeoplelearnmoreaboutadulttransplantsbyfindingoutwhatisinvolvedinpaediatrictransplants)Sothatwecanalllearnfrom each other we encourage active participation raising issuesandrequestingclarifications
1500 ndash 1800 Statistical Course 1 Saturday 31 March 2012
0900 ndash 1200 Statistical Course 2 Sunday 1 April 2012
1340 ndash 1540 Statistical Symposium Tuesday 3 April 2012
1600 ndash 1730 Statistical Roundtable Tuesday 3 April 2012
22
0900 ndash 1700 ProMISe2 Training Sessions
0900ndash1200 Data retrieval (experienced users only)KeirenKirklandJuliaLee(LondonUK)
1330ndash1430 HLA data entry (experienced users only)ShelleyHewerdineAugustinCabrera(LondonUK)
1500ndash1700 Advanced data entry (including Med B) and Q amp A workshopCarmenRuiz(LondonUK)
0900 ndash 1630 ProMISe2 Training Sessions
0900ndash1200 Data entry (new users only)HelenBaldomero(BaselCH)NicoleRaus(LyonFR)
1330ndash1630 Data retrieval (experienced users only)KeirenKirklandJuliaLee(LondonUK)
0900 ndash 1030 JACIE Educational Session
1045 ndash 1710 Educational Sessions
1045ndash1125 Stem cell mobilization ndash a key development in modern blood and marrow transplantationCurlyMorris(BelfastUK)
0900 ndash 1500 Educational Sessions
0900ndash1030 HLAIliasDoxiadis(LeidenNL)
1040ndash1120 AntibodiesSilviaMontoto(LondonUK)
1130ndash1210 Acute leukaemia (including ALL)SebastianGiebel(GliwicePL)
1210ndash1330 LunchBreak
1330ndash1410 Centre presentation ndash details to be adviced
1420ndash1500 Centre presentation ndash details to be adviced
1135ndash1215 Hints and tips for transplant registration with the EBMTCarmenRuiz(LondonUK)
1225ndash1305 The importance of follow-up formsSimonaIacobelli(RomeIT)
1305ndash1400 LunchBreak
1400ndash1440 Survivorship follow up issues and patientsrsquo experiencesMichelleKenyon(LondonUK)
1450ndash1530 Solid tumoursDidierBlaise(MarseilleFR)
1540ndash1620 Paediatric diseasesIsaacYaniv(Petach-TikvaIL)
1630ndash1710 Queries questions and the first Data Quality QuizBeateLindner(InnsbruckAT)FranziskaStrehle(UlmDE)
sCIentIFIC programme Data management group tuesDay 3 aprIl 2012
sCIentIFIC programme Data management group monDay 2 aprIl 2012
23
sCIentIFIC programme QualIty management group monDay 2 aprIl 2012
1030 ndash 1130 Workshop 1Indicators (JACIE Standards)
1030ndash1040 Clinical indicatorPhillipeLewalle(BrusselsBE)
1040ndash1050 Collection indicatorPhuongHuynh(BrusselsBE)
1050ndash1100 Processing IndicatorGillesClapisson(LyonFR)
1100ndash1130 Q amp A
1400 ndash 1500 Lecture 1How we validate the apheresis machine
Chair Harry C Schouten (Maastricht NL)
1400ndash1420 tbc1420ndash1440 SandraLoaiza(LondonUK)1440ndash1500 KristinaHoumllig(DresdenDE)
1515 ndash 1615 Lecture 2Can you save money by improving the quality
Chair Elena Vassalo (Turin IT)
1515ndash1615 FreacutedeacutericNouaille(Neuilly-sur-SeineFR)
1630 ndash 1730 Lecture 3Engaging physicians in quality
Chair Pierre Biron (Lyon FR)
1630ndash1730 EduardoOlavarria(PamplonaES)
1730 ndash 1830 Workshop 2Electronic quality management system (commercial and in-inhouse alternatives)
1730ndash1740 Manual systemKirtashPatel(LondonUK)
1740ndash1750 Electronic system used at Maastricht University HospitalBiancaWauben(MaastrichtNL)
1750ndash1800 Electronic system used at Leacuteon-BeacuterardPierreEmmanuelDonot(LyonFR)
1800ndash1830 Q amp A
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39th Meeting of the Physicians29th Meeting of the EBMT Nurses Group12th Meeting of the EBMT Data Management Group5th Meeting of the Quality Management Group2nd Meeting of the Cell Processing Group7th EBMTPatientampFamilyDaybullSaturday6April2013
London UK bull 7 ndash 10 April 2013
2013
European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation
EBMTExcellence in Science
24
1st ebmt Cell proCessIng Day monDay 2 aprIl 2012
1st Meeting of the EBMT Cell Processing Group
ThefirstCell Processing Day of theEBMT isplannedjointlybyEBMTandISCT
It is mainly intended for persons working in the cellprocessing laboratory as technicians working on thebenchbiologistsandphysiciansdirectlyinvolvedincellprocessing cell processing laboratory managers andpersons responsible for quality assessment of the cell processingpart
The programme includes theoretical presentationsdiscussions and sessions considering practical aspectsofcellprocessingproblemmanagementandreporting
The Cell Processing Group will meet on Monday 2 April 2012 andisanintegralpartoftheEBMT2012Annual Meeting which takes place at the PalexpoGenevainSwitzerlandfrom1ndash4April2012
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Taking place during the EBMT 2012
Annual Meeting
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 1Stem cell engineering
Chairs Ineke Slaper-Cortenbach (Utrecht NL) Federico Rodriguez (San Diego USA)
Graft engineering Mimicking the marrow microenvironment for cord expansionVardaDeutsch(Tel-AvivIL)
Cryopreservation and thawing of hamatopoietic cellsGregorioMartin-Henao(BarcelonaES)
0930 ndash 1100 Technical aspects IBasic processing aspects and problem management
Chair Francesco Lanza (Cremona IT)
Processing of the peripheral blood progenitor cell products using a novel acustophoresis platformStefanScheding(LundSE)
Thawing of stem cell products in the lab or bedsideFedericoRodriguez(SanDiegoUSA)
Erythrocyte depletion when amp howDamianosSotiropoulos(ThessalonikiGR)
1100ndash1130 Pause
1130 ndash 1300 Quality assessment
Chair Christian Chabannon (Marseille FR)
CD34 enumeration pre and post cryopreservationFrancescoLanza(CremonaIT)
Terminology and labeling of cellular therapy productsInekeSlaper-Cortenbach(UtrechtNL)
GMP facilities what for and what are the rulesChristianKalberer(BaselCH)
1300ndash1400 Lunch
1400 ndash 1530 Oral session Stem cell mobilization and graft engineering
Chairs Francesco Lanza (Cremona IT) Mario Bargetzi (Aarau CH)
Oral sessions to be defined according to abstract reviewing
1530ndash1600 CoffeeBreak
1600 ndash 1730 Technical aspects IIAdvanced cell engineering
Chair Martin Hildebrandt (Hannover DE)
Cell selection for clinical use Regulatory T cellsMatthiasEdinger(RegensburgDE)
Engineering of T-helper cells and cytotoxic T-cellsTobiasFeuchtinger(TuumlbingenDE)
Expansion of NK cells for clinical useUlrikeKoehl(FrankfurtDE)
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1st ebmt paeDIatrIC Day tuesDay 3 aprIl 2012
Taking place during the EBMT 2012
Annual Meeting
Paediatric Day
During EBMT 2012 Annual Meeting taking place atthePalexpoGenevaSwitzerlandfrom1ndash4April2012there will be a special day for paediatric stem celltransplantation
Almost all paediatric activities such as educationalworkingpartyscientificandpostersessionshavebeenregroupedandwillbeheldonTuesday 3 April 2012
Nurses paediatric sessions will take place on MondayandWednesday
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0800 ndash 0900 Educational SessionHaemaglobinopathy and HSCT
Chairs Guido Lucarelli (Rome IT) Ardeshir Ghavamzadeh (Tehran IR)
0800ndash0830 ThalassaemiaEmanueleAngelucci(CalgiariIT)
0830ndash0900 Sickle cell anaemiaFranccediloiseBernaudin(CreacuteteilFR)
0800 ndash 0900 WorkshopDecision making How to choose a cord blood unit
Chairs Marie Robin (Paris FR) Vincent Kindler (Geneva CH)
0800ndash0830 Umbilical cord blood transplantation how when and for whomArnonNagler(TelHashomerIL)
0830ndash0900 Single double CB unit or intramedullar application VandersonRocha(OxfordUK)
0930 ndash 1100 Plenary 3Paediatric Day
Chairs Christina Peters (Vienna AT) Kurt Leibundgut (Berne CH)
0930ndash1000 Advances in overcoming treatment resistance in recurrent malignant brain tumours
From autologous to allogeneic HSCT following myeloablative chemotherapy HishamAbdel-Azim(LosAngelesUS)
1000ndash1030 Allogeneic HSCT for children with monosomy 7FrancoLocatelli(RomeIT)
1030ndash1100 Paediatric haploidentical allogeneic stem cell transplantationPeterLang(TuumlbingenDE)
1100ndash1130 CoffeeBreak
1130 ndash 1300 Working PartyPaediatric Diseases
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time Meeting 5Post-transplant care when the child becomes an adult
Chairs Giorgio Dini (Genoa IT) Tayfun Guumlngoumlr (Zurich CH)
1310ndash1330 Transition paediatrics-adult care CharlotteNiemeyer(FreiburgDE)
1330ndash1350 Adolescence in the posttransplant phase ThomasKlingebiel(FrankfurtDE)
1400 ndash 1530 Oral SessionPaediatric transplantation
1530ndash1600 CoffeeBreak
1600 ndash 1730 Working PartyInborn Errors
1730 ndash 1900 Poster Session
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Call For abstraCts
Abstract Submission Deadlines
21 November 2011 Nurses Group15 December 2011 Physicians amp Data Management Group
Allparticipantsareinvitedtosubmitabstractsononeofthetopicslistedonpage27
Abstracts may only be submitted via Internet Late abstracts will not be considered
Tosubmityourabstractpleasegotothewebsiteat wwwebmtorgebmt2012
Thedifferent submission links forphysiciansnursesand thedatamanagement group will be available on the internet ldquoCall for AbstractsrdquoPleasemakesuretoselecttheappropriatelink
Inordertostandardizetheabstractlayoutweaskyoutoreadthepreparation guidelines at this link CAREFULLY Avoid submissionwithin48hoursofthedeadlineforbestsystemperformance
Guidelines for submission of abstracts
1 Abstracts may be submitted only via Internet Abstractssubmittedviafaxore-mailwillnotbeaccepted
2 AllabstractsmustbesubmittedandpresentedinEnglish3 Abstractsshouldcontainoriginalmaterialneitherpublishednor
presentedelsewherepriorto1 April 20124 Withinternetsubmissionofanabstracttheauthor(s)transfer(s)
all copyrightownership to theEuropeanGroup forBloodandMarrowTransplantation
5 Abstractsshouldbeinformativecontainingobjectivesmethodsresultsandaconclusion Just thepromiseof furtherdataanddiscussionisnotacceptable
6 The abstract text may not be longer than 2rsquo500 charactersincludingspaces
7 Tables charts and other graphics arepermittedandmustbeinJPGorGIFformatofhighresolutionandsuitableforreproductionin black amp white A separate upload button is provided (max 2 graphics perabstract)Nophotosmaybesubmitted
8 Avoid complex mathematical formulae Greek letters andsymbols For the symbols lt or gt type instead lt= or gt= Forsuperscript use caret (^) eg 10^6 instead of 106 Instead oflsquoIFN-grsquouseforexamplelsquoIFN-grsquoorlsquoIFN-gammarsquoetc
9 Allabbreviationsmustbedefinedthefirsttimetheyappearinyourtext(butdonotdefineinthetitle)ExampleGraft-versus-hostdisease(GvHD)beforebeingusedasanabbreviationonly
10 Authorsarerequestedtoselectatopicunderwhichtheywishtheirabstracttobereviewed
11 Authorsshouldindicatetheirpreferredmethodofpresentation bullOralPresentation bullPosterPresentation bullOralorPosterPresentation Theselectioncommitteereservestherighttodecideonthefinal
allocationandpresentationmethod12 Ifanabstract isaccepted thepresentingauthormust register
andattendthecongressAcceptanceofapaperimpliespaymentoftheregistrationfeebythepresentingauthor
13 After having submitted your abstract you will receive aconfirmation by e-mail with the following information (please
makesuretostateyourcorrectemailaddress) bullreference number of your abstract (for correspondence and
questionsthatmightarise) bullyourpersonalaccesscodes
Shouldyouwishtomakecorrectionstoanabstractalreadysubmittedor if you wish to submit other abstracts later you may use theseaccesscodesThiswillshortenthesubmissionprocedure
Correctionstoabstractscanonlybemadeuptothedeadlinesof
21November2011 Nurses Group15December2011 Physicians amp Data Management Group
(Afterthesedatesnoabstractsorchangesmaybeaccepted)IfyouhavedifficultiesinsubmittingyourabstractsorifyouneedanyfurtherinformationpleasecontacttheAbstracthotlinePhone+41616867722(MondayndashFridayduringCETbusinesshours)
Notification
AbstractsaresubjecttoapprovalbytheScientificCommitteeandtofinalassignmentforinclusionintheprogrammeasanoralorposterpresentation
Authors from the Nurses Group will be notified at the end ofDecember2011
AuthorsformthePhysiciansandDataManagementGroupwillbenotifiedattheendofJanuary2012
Allauthorswillbecontactedbye-mail(thereforeitisessentialthatyouindicateyourcorrecte-mailaddress)Authorswillbeinformedasto whether they are to present their abstract orally or in the form of a posterFullinstructionsconcerningthepreparationandpresentationwillbeincluded
Publication
AllacceptedabstractswillbepublishedinasupplementoftheBoneMarrowTransplantationJournalaswellasonCD-ROMavailableatthecongressFullabstracttextswillbeviewableontheEBMT2012websitetwoweekspriortothecongress
Basic Science Award for Physicians
This award will be presented to the best Basic Science Abstractsubmittedunderanyrelevanttopic
The aim of this award is to increase the level of basic science atthemeetingandparticularlyyounginvestigatorsareencouragedtosubmittheirworkTheprizewinningabstractwillbeselectedfromthe top-scoringabstractsbyaScientificCommitteeheadedby theChairsoftheEBMTDevelopmentalCommittee
Authorssubmittingabasicscienceabstractare invitedto tick therespectiveboxintheonlinesubmissionthusindicatingthewishtobeconsideredfortheBasicScienceAward
Theprize-winningabstractwillbepresentedaspartofthePresidentialSymposiumonMonday2April2012Thisyearrsquosprizeofeuro2rsquo000isgenerouslysupportedbyGenzyme
27
Call For abstraCts
Main Topics for Abstract Submission
Please carefullyselectthetopicunderwhichyouwishtosubmityourabstract for reviewAbstracts not submittedunder anappropriatetopicmaybeincorrectlyreviewedandrejected
Physicians
General Topics1 CellularGenetherapiesandCytokines2 StemcellresearchandExperimentalstemcelltransplantation3 StemcellmobilizationandGraftengineering
Transplant-specific topics4 Stemcellsource5 Stemcelldonor6 Acutegraft-versus-hostdisease7 Chronicgraft-versus-hostdisease8 Infectiouscomplications9 Earlycomplications10 Latecomplications11 Reduced-intensityconditioning12 MinimalresidualdiseaseToleranceChimerismandImmune
reconstitution13 Paediatricissues14 Regulatoryissues
Disease-specific topics15 Acuteleukaemia16 Aplasticanaemia17 Autoimmunediseases18 Chronicleukaemia19 HaemoglobinopathyandInbornerrorsofmetabolism20Lymphoma21 Multiplemyeloma22Myelodysplasia23Solidtumours
Nurses Group
Care-specific topics24Careofthecare-giver25Complementarytherapies26Donorissues27 Ethicalissues28Impactofnewtherapiesonpatientcare29Outpatientdevelopments30PalliativeandEndoflifecare31 PatientinformationandEducation32Protectivecare33Psycho-socialissues34Sexuality35Standardsofcare36Symptomsmanagement
37 EducationandSupportofnurses38Management39SurvivorshipandLateeffects40Qualityoflife
Data Management Group
41 DataManagement42Statistics
CME Accreditation at EBMT 2012
AsaparticipantofEBMT2012youareeligibletoreceiveContinuingMedical Education (CME) credit points from the EuropeanHematologyAssociation(EHA)
EuropeanhaematologistsarehighlymotivatedtoprovideproofthattheyareupdatingtheirknowledgeandskillsthroughparticipationinCMEactivitiesTheEuropeanHematologyAssociationCMESystemis being implementedas a service to Europeanhaematologists inresponse to this need The System facilitates identification andregistrationinCMEactivitieswhichhavebeensubmittedtoapeer-reviewaccreditationprocessandrespondtopre-establishedqualitystandards
CMEaccreditationisapermanentfeatureofEBMTannualmeetings
PhysiciansattendingEBMT2012areeligibletoreceive1EHA-CMEcreditpointforeveryhourofaccreditedscientificprogramme
EHA-CMEpointswillbeawardedforthefollowingsessionsbullEducationalsessionsbullWorkshopsessionsbullControversysessionsbullPlenarysessionsbullJointsessionsbullPresidentialsymposiumbullWorkingPartysessionsbullOralsessionsbullLunchtimemeetings
How to claim your EHA-CME points
The electronic EHA-CME system is fully automated and enablesparticipantsattheEBMT2012toclaimtheircreditsonline
You may create your account claim your credits and print yourEHA-CMEcertificateonlineatwwwehaweborg(select lsquoCMErsquo)FulldetailsonhowtocollectyourCMEpointswillbestatedintheFinalProgramme
Further information on the European Hematology Association CME system is available at cmeehaweborgandwwwehaweborg
28
regIstratIon
Registration fee
Until 12 January
2012
As from 13 January to 1March2012
As from 2 March
2012
PhysiciansMember euro300ndash euro420ndash euro480ndash
Non-Member euro450ndash euro560ndash euro650ndash
Nurses Group
Data Mgmt Group
Quality Mgmt Group
Cell Processing Technicians
Member euro200ndash euro320ndash euro380ndash
Non-Member euro300ndash euro420ndash euro480ndash
Student euro120ndash euro150ndash euro180ndash
Accompanying person
euro 25ndash euro 25ndash euro 25ndash
StudentsmustbeoneoftheauthorsofanacceptedabstractandmustprovideproofofundergraduatestudentstatusAwrittencertificationbytheheadoftheprogrammeisrequiredandmustbesenttoCongrex(Fax+41616867788)
The fee for active participants includes unlimited access to allsessionstheWelcomeReceptionaccesstotheExhibitiononecopyoftheFinalProgrammeandonecopyoftheAbstractBook
ThefeeforaccompanyingpersonsincludestheWelcomeReceptionandaccesstotheExhibition
PleasenoteAlthoughincludedintheregistrationfeesomesessionsand the Welcome Reception require separate registration (seeregistrationform)
Online Registration
ParticipantscanregisterviaInternetwwwebmtorgebmt2012PleasereadtheinstructionsontheInternetcarefullyFor online reservations payment by credit card is required Please do not use the online registration for group registrations
Registration form
ToregisterforthemeetingpleasereturntheregistrationformtotheOrganizingSecretariatinBasel
Group Registration
In order to make a group registration please request the specialgroupregistrationformfromtheOrganizingSecretariatordownloadthefile fromthewebsitewwwebmtorgebmt2012Onthis formyou can enter all participantsrsquo information together with your postal address and contact details Please note that we need thecomplete individual addresses (hospital department streetname and number postal code and city) of each participant Forfurther assistance please contact the Organizing Secretariat at ebmtcongrexcom
On-site Registration
TheregistrationdeskatthePalexpoisopenduringthefollowinghours
Saturday 31March2012 1700 ndash1900hSunday 1April2012 0800ndash1900hMonday 2April2012 0730ndash1800hTuesday 3April2012 0730ndash1800hWednesday 4April2012 0715ndash1300h
All documents including registration packets (congress walletpersonalnamebadgeabstractbookvouchers)willbehandedovertotheregisteredparticipantsOn-site registration will be accepted but receip of all congressdocumentscannotbeguaranteedPleasearriveearlyifyouwishtoregisteron-site
Payment
All fees for the congress registration and social events should bepaidinEURO(euro)totheEBMT2012OrganizingSecretariatndashclearlystatingtheparticipantlsquosnameandaddress
bull bybanktransfer(freeofcharge)to -BeneficiaryCongrexSwitzerlandLtdEBMT2012 -UBSAGBaselSwitzerland EUROAccountNo233-50301062A IBANCodeCH210023323350301062A
-BICUBSWCHZH80A -ClearingNo233
bull bycreditcard(VisaMasterCardAmericanExpress)
Responsibility
The participant acknowledges that heshe has no right to lodgedamage claims against the organizers should the holding of thecongress be hindered or prevented by unexpected political oreconomiceventsorgenerallyby forcemajeureorshould thenon-appearance of speakers or other reasons necessitate programmechangesWithregistrationtheparticipantacceptsthisproviso
By finishing the application the participant declares that heshe agrees to its personal and company data being processed byCongrexandthat thisdatamaybeusedfor informationpurposesoncongressesandevents in thefieldofhematologyorganizedbyCongrex In theopposingcase theparticipantnotifiesCongrexatthetimeofreturningthesignedapplication
Confirmation
Upon receipt of the correct registration fee each participant willreceiveaconfirmationofregistrationPleasebringthisconfirmationto the registration desk at the congress centre as proof of yourregistration
Cancellation Refund Policy
Refund of registration fees less 25 administrative charges canbeapplied for inwritinguntil1February2012 to theOrganizingSecretariat inBasel SwitzerlandAfter thisdateno refundwillbepossibleForanychangeofnamesafeeofeuro30ndashwillbecharged
29
general InFormatIon (In alphabetICal orDer)
Address before and after the EBMT 2012
OrganizingSecretariatEBMT2012 Tel +41616867711coCongrexSwitzerlandLtd Fax +41616867788POBox E-mail ebmtcongrexcom4002BaselSwitzerland wwwebmtorgebmt2012
Currency
TheofficialcurrencyistheSwissfranc(CHF)Althoughnotpartofthe EU many prices are nonetheless indicated in Euros and somemerchantsmayacceptEurosVisaMasterCardandAmericanExpressarewidelyacceptedandATMsarewidespreadBanksofferthebestexchangeratesfortravellerchequesandforeigncurrencybut it isalsopossibletoexchangemoneyatmajorhotelsmaintrainstationsandairportsBanksareopenMondaytoFriday
Exhibition
TheEBMT2012exhibitionpresentingthelatesttechnicalequipmentandpharmaceuticalproductswilltakeplaceinHall1ofthePalexpoGenevaThedetailedExhibitProspectuscanbeobtainedfromtheExhibitionDepartment(exhibitionchcongrexcom)
Final Programme
The Final Programme will be available on the Internet (wwwebmtorgebmt2012) by March 2012 Please indicate youremailaddressontheregistrationformandyouwillbeinformedassoonastheFinalProgrammeisontheInternetTheFinalProgrammebookletwillbealsodistributedatthemeetinginGeneva
Insurance
Themeetingorganizerscannotacceptliabilityforpersonalinjuriessustainedorfor lossordamageofpropertybelongingtomeetingparticipants or their accompanyingpersons eitherduring or as aresultofthemeetingPleasecheckthevalidityofyourowninsurance
Invitation Letters
IndividualsrequiringanofficialletterofinvitationinordertoattendthemeetingmaywritetotheOrganizingSecretariat(ebmtcongrexcom)Thisprocedureisdesignedtoassistparticipantstoobtainavisaorpermissiontoattendthemeetinganddoesnotapplytoregistrationfeesorotherexpenses
Please note that invitation letters can only be sent if the registration and payment has been received by the Organizing Secretariat
Italian Agency
ItalianparticipantsrequiringspecificauthorizationfromtheItalianHealthMinistryareadvisedtocontact
AIMEDUCATIONndashAIMGroup Tel +3902566011MsCristinaGhidoli Fax +390270048585ViaGiuseppeRipamonti129 E-mail cghidoniaimgroupeu20141MilanItaly wwwaimgroupeu
Language
TheofficialcongresslanguageisEnglishSimultaneous translation (English French German) will beprovidedforthePatientampFamilyDay
Lunches
FromMondaytillWednesdaylunchwillbeofferedintheexhibitionareaofthecongressvenue
Registration
Fordetailedinformationpleaserefertopage28
Speakersrsquo Service Centre (SSC)
TherewillbeacentrallylocatedSpeakersrsquoServiceCentreconnectedtoalllectureroomsAllspeakersarerequestedtohandintheirPowerPointpresentationspriortotheirlectureattheSSC
Tipping
Servicechargesaregenerally includedhowever it iscustomarytorounduptheamountwhenpayinginrestaurantsandtaxis
Transportation in Geneva
Geneva iswell catered towithbuses tramsand ferriesaswellasregulartrainconnectionstothetrainstationsldquoCornavinrdquointhecitycentreandldquoAeacuteroportrdquoattheairportPleaserefertoldquoTravellingtothePalexpordquo(page34)formoredetails
Venue
TheEBMT2012meetingwilltakeplaceatthePalexpoGenevawhichis conveniently located inwalkingdistance to theGenevaAirportandonly15minutesawayfromdowntownGeneva
Palexpo Exhibition amp Conference Center1218Grand-SaconnexGenevaSwitzerlandwwwgeneva-palexpoch
Visa Requirements
In order to visit Switzerland you may need to apply for an entryvisa Please check the currentVISA requirementswith thenearestSwissConsulateorEmbassy inyourcountrybeforeyourdeparturetoGenevaPleasealsobewellawareofthetimeforprocessingtheapplicationstoensureyouapplyintimeforyourvisit
World Wide Web
Please visit the EBMT 2012 website wwwebmtorgebmt2012 for regularly updated news and information Abstract submissionregistration compilation of your personal congress programme aswellas reservationofaccommodationand tours canbemadeviathislink
30
CIty oF geneva
Geneva
EmbeddedbetweentheAlpsandtheJurahillstheFrench-speaking
cityofGenevaliesinthebaywheretheRhoneleavesLakeGeneva
WithitshumanitariantraditionandcosmopolitanflairtheEuropean
seatoftheUNOandheadquartersoftheRedCrossisknownasthe
ldquocapitalofpeacerdquo
The symbol of the city is the ldquoJet drsquoeaurdquo ndash a fountain with a
140-metre-highwater jetattheperipheryofLakeGenevaTheold
towntheheartofGenevawiththeshoppingandbusinessquarter
issituatedontheleftbankoftheriverThereyoucanfindStPeterrsquos
CathedralaswellasthePlaceduBourg-de-Fourwhichistheoldest
squareinthecityQuayslakesidepromenadescountlessparkslively
sidestreetsintheoldtownandelegantshopsinvitegueststostroll
Besides being a congress city Geneva is also a centre for culture
andhistoryfortradefairsandexhibitionsThelaquoHorlogeFleuriraquothe
largeflowerclockintheldquoJardinAnglaisrdquo(EnglishGarden)isaworld-
renownedsymboloftheGenevawatchindustry
CulturallythismostwesterncityofSwitzerlandhasmuchtooffer
InternationalartistsperformintheGrandTheacuteacirctreandGenevaOpera
HouseGenevaalsoofferswiderangeofmuseumssuchastheldquoMuseacutee
internationaldelrsquohorlogerierdquoawatchmuseumwithacollectionof
jewellerywatchesandmusicalclocksandtheInternationalMuseum
oftheRedCrossandRedCrescentwhichprovidesaninsightintothe
workofthesehumanitarianorganizations
Climate
Genevaissituatedatahighaltitudewhichtogetherwiththelake
temperstheprevailingcontinentalclimateSummersarepleasantly
warmtohotandwintersrelativelymildwithtemperatureshovering
just above or below freezing In spring the temperatures range
fromapprox5degCto20degCthereforeawarmcoatespeciallyforthe
eveningsisrecommended
Shopping in Geneva GenevarsquosexclusiveshopsarelocatedontheRuesBassesndashthechicRueduRhocircneRuede laConfeacutedeacuterationRueduMarcheacuteandRuedelaCroix-drsquoOrWatchandjewelleryshopslinethesestreetsquiteliterallywithgoldAsanalternativeexcellentSwisschocolateissoldat the Du Rhocircne Rue de la Confeacutedeacuteration 3 and at the MartelRuedelaCroix-drsquoOr4MeanwhileforastrollaroundtheantiquesquarterandartgalleriesavisittotheOldTownandtheSt-GervaisandPacircquisdistrictsisamustGenevahasmanyoutdoormarkets forexample theflowermarketon the PlaceduMolard and the clothes andbookmarket on thePlace de la Madeleine which are open daily Flea markets areheld on Wednesdays and Saturdays at the Plaine de Plainpalais(0800ndash1800)OnTuesdayandFridaymorningsthesamespotisusedforacolourfulfruitandvegetablemarket(0800ndash1300)OnThursday regionalhandicraftsare soldat thePlacede laFusterie(0800ndash1900)The main department stores in Geneva are Bon Geacutenie Rue duMarcheacute34GlobusRueduRhocircne48andManorRueCornavin6Generalopeninghours for shops inGenevaareMonday toFriday0830ndash1900(Thursdayuntil2100)andSaturday0800ndash1800
Restaurants GenevaoffersafantasticselectionoftraditionalandlocalfareaswellasexcellentinternationalandethniccuisineLocal Geneva specialities include fresh fish from the lake and avarietyofporkdishes includingpetit saleacute (saltpork)and longeole (pork sausage) Traditional Swiss restaurants can also be foundthroughoutthecityA large variety of international restaurants offering moderntraditional ethnic or fusion menus can also be found in GenevaTherearegoodFrenchrestaurants inthehotelsonQuaiDuMontBlancandCheminduPetitSaconnexandonRuedeLausanneTheBoulevardHelvetiqueisagoodplacetofindgreatcafeacutesManyGenevarestaurantscloseonweekendsandespeciallySundayssocallaheadtoenquirereservationsarerecommended
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hotel aCCommoDatIon anD travel bookIngs
Official travel agency
Congrex Travel AGPOBox4002BaselSwitzerland
Hotel accommodationHotel rooms in various price categories in the city of Geneva have beenreserved
Tel +41616909411Fax +41616909414E-mailebmthotelcongrexcom
Online bookings
Participants can book their hotel room via internet wwwcongrexchebmt2012Fullprepaymentbycreditcard(VisaMastercardorAmericanExpress)ismandatoryifyouregisteron-lineEachparticipantwillreceiveaconfirmationAfter12 January 2012hotelaccommodationissubjecttoavailability
Hotel reservation form
If you have no access to the Internet please send the Hotel Reservation Form as soon as possible but latest by 12 January 2012toCongrexTravelAGAftertheabovementioneddeadlinerequestswillbeacceptedbuthotelaccommodationissubjecttoavailabilityandcannotbeguaranteedAfterthisdeadlinealatereservationfeeof euro30ndashwillbechargedAdditionallytheformoffersyouthechoicetomakeeitheradepositpaymentwithrestpaymentbyinvoicetoCongrexTravelAGbefore thecongressoradepositpaymentwithrestpaymentdirectlyupondepartureatthehotelagainstcreditcardguarantee
Payment policy
To guarantee your reservation a deposit of EUR 200ndashisrequiredUpon receipt of the hotel reservation form each participant willreceiveafinalconfirmationwithaninvoiceHotelrequestswithoutpaymentcannotbeacceptedAllrequestswillbehandledonaldquofirstcome-firstservedbasisrdquo
CancellationRefund Policy
If your reservation is cancelled before 12 January 2012 theprepaymentordepositwillberefundedlesseuro60ndashhandlingfeeIfyourreservationiscancelledafter 12 January 2012norefundscanbemadeAnychangeof reservationwillbesubject toahandlingfee of euro30ndashChangesorcancellationshavetobemadeinwritingto Congrex Travel AG If you arrive later or leave earlier than theoriginallybookeddatesthehotelmightchargeno-showcosts
Hotel desk
CongrexTravelAGwillbepresentwithadeskintheregistrationareaduringthemeeting
Flight Bookings and Official AirlineTheEBMThasdesignatedevent-travel specialistCongrexTravel toserveastheofficialagentfortravel
Tel +41615607560Fax +41616909214E-mailebmtflightscongrexcom
OpeninghoursMondayndashFriday0800ndash1730
SpecialfaresareavailableforflightstoGenevaandorZurichandbackbetween24Marchand11April2012
Hotel Accommodation and Travel BookingsSAVE UP TO 20 ON TRAVEL WITH THE STAR ALLIANCEtrade NETWORK
TheStarAlliancememberairlinesarepleasedtobeappointedastheOfficialAirlineNetworkfortheEBMT2012
To obtain the Star Alliance Conventions Plus discounts and forbookingofficeinformationpleasevisitwwwstaralliancecomconventionsplusand
bull ChooseldquoFordelegatesrdquobull UnderldquoDelegatesloginrdquoenterconventionscodeLX03S12bull Chooseoneoftheparticipatingairlineslistedbull Call the respective reservation contact listed and quote the
conventionscodeLX03S12whenbookingtheticket
Registeredparticipantsplusoneaccompanyingpersontravellingtotheeventcanqualifyforadiscountofupto20dependingonfareandclassoftravelbooked
TheparticipatingairlinesforthiseventareAdriaAirwaysAegeanAirlines Air Canada Air China ANA Asiana Airlines AustrianAirlinesBlue1bmiBrusselsAirlinesContinentalAirlinesCroatiaAirlines EgyptAir LOT Polish Airlines Lufthansa ScandinavianAirlines SingaporeAirlines SouthAfricanAirways Spanair SWISSInternational Air Lines TAM Airlines TAP Portugal THAI TurkishAirlinesUnitedUSAirways
Discounts are offered on most published business and economy class faresexcludingwebsiteinternetfaresseniorandyouthfaresgroupfaresandRoundtheWorldfares
Pleasenote For travel fromJapanandNewZealand special faresordiscountsareofferedby theparticipatingairlineson theirownnetwork
Whenmakingyourtravelplanspleasepresentconfirmationofyourregistrationorproofofattendance
S O U R C E S T U D I O
Account Job title Star Alliance Conventions Plus Order Job number SLL011X03823
Source number P02564 Job location 7th August 2009
Size 297x210mm Trim Proof stage One
Run out Page 1 of 1 Document name 297x210 SA CP With Code LH08S10 P02564
Repro house Source
Itrsquos easy to save money on your flights if you fly the Star Alliancetradenetwork Simply quote the event code LH08S10 when you make your booking with any Star Alliance member airline and yoursquoll automatically get a discount of up to 20
The Star Alliance network has 24 member airlines with over 18100 flights a day so we can offer you a lot more choice when planning your travel For more information about our member airlines and contact details please visit our website at wwwstaralliancecomconventionsplus
SAVE UP TO 20 ON GETTING TO YOURCONVENTION WITHCONVENTIONS PLUS
wwwstaralliancecom
Information correct as at 062009
32
soCIal events
Welcome Reception
Sunday 1 April 2012 2015
AftertheOpeningSessionparticipantsaccompanyingpersonsandexhibitorsareinvitedtoattendtheWelcomeReceptionwhichwilltakeplaceinthefoyersofthePalexpo
Freeadmission
Please register online or by completing the registration form if you wish to participate at the Welcome Reception (even though it is free of charge)
EBMT Party
Tuesday 3 April 2012
TheEBMTPartywillbeheldatUptownGenevaUptownGenevaisamoderncomplexandculturaleventcentrelocatedbehindthemaintrainstationinthecitycentreofGeneva
The perfect location to meet gather and dance with your EBMTcolleaguesandfriendsafterabusycongressdayUnderthethemeldquotraditional Switzerland and its modern twistrdquo you will have thepleasure to flavour different kinds of the traditional swiss cuisineandmusicinvariousrooms
Whetheryouwanttoenjoyaglassofwineinaquietandrelaxedatmosphereorifyouprefertodancethenightawayyoudefinitelyshouldnotmissthisevening
euro 9000 per person (Physicians)euro 6500 per person (Nurses Quality Managers Data Managers
Cell Processing Technicians)
copyComugneroSilvanafotoliade
copyBergfeefotoliade copyMirkoMeierfotoliade
Your conference in good handsConference management services tailored to your goals
33
DaIly tours
Geneva City tour and Boat Cruise
Sunday1April20121340ndash1700Tuesday3April20121340ndash1700
EUR 6000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
The city tour of Geneva will show you the International part of Geneva such as the worldrsquos peacemaking organizations followedbya tourof themain touristattractions like theFlowerclockandmanymore Thenget a taste ofGenevarsquos historywith your guideonawalkingtourThetourcontinuesonthelakewithaonehourboatcruisewhichwillmakeyoudiscoverthemajorattractionsofthelakeofGenevatheWaterFountaintheUNBuildingtheCastleofBellerivetheMermaidandmanymoreinterestingsites
Meeting pointGenevaPalexpo1330 in front of the main entrance
byBengoVISTAch
Montreux with Castle Chillon
Monday2April20120900ndash1400
EUR 8000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
AfteraridethroughtheVaudcountrysidepassingthefamoustownsofVevey andMontreuxwewill arrive at theChateaudeChillonHereaguidedtourwillshowyouaroundthecastleAfterthetouryouwillboardasteamerthatwilltakeyouonabeautifultripwithlovelyviewsofthelandscapeandeventuallytakeyoutoMontreuxwhereyouwillhavetimetowanderthestreets
Meeting point GenevaPalexpo0845 in front of the main entrance
byMarekBLASZCZYK-Panoramio
Museum Tour
Monday2April20121400ndash1700
Euro 6500 per person (includingpickupandreturntoGenevaPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
by galynaforever
Consistingof fourdifferent sites theMuseacuteesdrsquoArt etdrsquoHistoire isoneof the largestmuseumgroups in SwitzerlandOver anumberofyearstheMuseacuteeshaveputtogetherimpressivecollectionsinthefieldsofarchaeologyfineartsandappliedartsandbearwitnesstothehistoryofcivilisationsfromprehistorictomoderntimesDuring the one hour tour of the Palais des Nations you will seeseveraldifferentroomsYouwillhearaboutcurrentactivitiesoftheUnitedNationsandaboutthehistoryofthePalaisdesNations
Meeting point GenevaPalexpo1345 in front of the main entrance
Day trip Gruyegravere Golden
Tuesday3April20120900ndash1700
Euro 10000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach 3courselunchmenuallentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
byLairJeanClaud
ThereisnobettertemptationthanchocolatesmellTakeajourneythroughchocolatetraditionatatastingofthemostfamousofSwissdelicaciesAdmirebreathtakinglandscapesofGruyegraveresonthewayto the cheese factory where you will receive an interesting insight on authenticAlpinecheesemaking
Meeting pointGenevaPalexpo0845 in front of the main entrance
Note for all tours Tours are based on a minimum of 25 participants If a tour does not take place due to insufficient numbers the ticket will be reimbursed in full Otherwise please note that tickets for excursions are non-refundable An English-speaking guide will conduct all toursOn-site requests for tours are welcome but cannot be guaranteed
34
travellIng to the palexpo
ThePalexpoislocatedneartheairportofGenevaeasilyaccessiblefromthecitycentrebypublictransport(busNodeg5stopldquoPalexpordquo)andbycarfromthemotorway
Arriving by Plane
Geneva Palexpo Exhibition and Conference Centre is located500meters from theGeneva InternationalAirport For thosewhowishtowalkitisapproximatelya15minutewalkfromtheairporttoPalexpofollowthesignsYoucanalsotakeNdeg5busfromtheairportldquoAeacuteroportrdquotoPalexpo(2stops)TraveltimebytaxifromtheAirporttothePalexpoisapprox5minutesCostapproximatelyCHF1500
Arriving by Train
TherearetwotrainstationsinGenevaThemainstationinthecity(GareCornavin)andtheairporttrainstation(GareAeacuteroport)
Fromthemainstationinthecityyoucantakeeitherbusnodeg5tothePalexpowhichtakesapprox15minutesAnotheroptionistotakeatraintotheairporttrainstationfromwhereitisa15minuteswalktothePalexpo
Arriving by Car
ToreachthePalexpotakethemotorwayandfollowthesignstotheairport(Aeacuteroport)orPalexpoParkingpossibilitiesavailabledirectlyatthePalexpo
Bus
EfficientgroundtransfersareavailablefromGenevaPalexpotothecitycentreandthemaintrainstationNdeg5bus(HocircpitalndashPalexpondash Aeacuteroport) links Geneva Palexpo with the City Centre in only15minutesand runs frequently fromearlymorning to late in theevening
Taxis
Taxis in Geneva can be ordered by phone hailed in the street orfoundatabout60authorisedtaxiranksintownairportandmainstation
FaresbetweenairportandcityrangefromaboutCHF3000toCHF3500anddependontrafficconditionstimeofdayandnumberofpassengers Presently the farewithinGeneva includingairport istheamountshownonthetaximeter
Public Transportation Geneva
GenevaiswellcateredtowithbusestramsandferriesThebusandtramservicesinGenevaarerunbytheTPG(TransportsPublicsGenevois)wwwtpgch
Busesand trams run from0600ndash2400dependingon the serviceEachbusandtramstophastimetablesandmapscoveringtheentireGenevanetwork
ThetramwayisunderconstantexpansionoftenresultinginroadworksTheTPGwebsitewwwtpgchisprovidinginformationontheirservicestimetablesmapsinformationonroadworksandgeneralinformation
On Friday and Saturday nights the TPG runs a night bus serviceNoctambus which runs from 000 ndash 0400 (although times can beinfrequentandirregular)
How to purchase a ticket
Allvisitorsstayingatahotel inGenevacanbenefitfromtheGenevaTransport Card with no additional cost This personal and non-transferablepassisestablisheduponthevisitorrsquoscheck-inatthehotelenabling itsholderuseof theentirepublic transportationnetwork inGenevawithout restriction (bus trainandboat)withvalidity for theentiredurationofhisherstayincludingthedepartureday
IfarrivingattheairportyoucanpickupafreeticketforpublictransportfromthemachineinthebaggagecollectionareaattheArrivallevelThisUniresoticketofferedbyGenevaInternationalAirportallowsyoutousepublictransportinGenevafreeforaperiodof80minutes
Regularticketscanalsobepurchasedfromthemachineslocatedatbusstops(CHForEurochangerequired)andattheSwissrailwaystation
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2 5 Intercontinental ldquoIntercontinentalrdquo bus ndeg 5
3 5 Kempinski No bus or tram near hotel ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15 approx 15 minutes walking distance away
4 5 Mandarin Oriental ldquoBel-Airrdquo bus ndeg 1 ndeg 3 ndeg 5 ndeg 7 ndeg 10 or ndeg 19
5 5 Moumlvenpick na free shuttle from hotel to airport
6 5 Swissocirctel ldquoPlace du Portrdquo bus ndeg 6 ndeg 8 ndeg 9 or ndeg 27
7 4+ Starling (ex Crowne Plaza)
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8 4 Auteuil ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
9 4 Bristol ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
10 4 Cornavin ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
11 4 Crowne Plaza (ex Ramada Park)
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12 4 De la Vendeacutee ldquoPetit-Vendeacuteerdquo bus ndeg 21
13 4 Epsom ldquoButinirdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg15
14 4 Le Montbrillant ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
15 4 Les Nations ldquoVidolletrdquo bus ndeg 5
16 4 Nash-Ville ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
17 4 NH Geneva Airport na free shuttle from hotel to airport
18 4 NH Rex ldquoCharmillesrdquo bus ndeg 10 ldquoServetterdquo tram ndeg 14 or ndeg 16
19 4 Novotel ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
20 4 Rotary ldquoChantepouletrdquo bus ndeg 10
21 4 Royal ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
22 4 Tiffany ldquoPlace du Cirquerdquo bus ndeg 1 ldquoRue du Standrdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15 ldquoBel-Airrdquo bus ndeg 10
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24 3 Astoria ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
25 3 Bernina ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
26 3 Citadines Genegraveve Ferney Voltaire
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27 3 Cristal ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
28 3 Drake amp Longchamp ldquoButinirdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
29 3 Edelweiss ldquoNavigationrdquo bus ndeg 1
30 3 Eden ldquoSismondirdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
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33 3 Jade ldquoMocirclerdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
34 3 Kipling ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
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40 3 Ramada Encore ldquoStade de Genegraveverdquo bus ndeg ndeg 21 ndeg 22 ndeg 42 or ndeg 43
41 3 Strasbourg Univers ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
42 3 Suisse ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
43 3 Suitehotel ldquoPailly (Balexert)rdquo bus ndeg 10
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regIstratIon Forms
Goto bull EBMT 2012 Registration Form bull EBMT 2012 Education Day for Nurses bull EBMT 2012 Patient amp Family Day bull Hotel Reservation Form
20
Oral Sessions
Oralsessionswillbeselectedfromsubmittedabstractsaccordingtoscoresgiventothembytheabstractreviewboard
Poster Sessions
Nursesrsquo posters selected from submitted abstracts will be displayedthroughoutthecongresswithtimefordiscussiononMondayandTuesdayeveningswhenpresentersareexpectedtobeavailableattheirposter
Prizes
The Nurses group is pleased to announce that the best oralpresentationandthebestposterwillbeawarded
National Group Meetings
AsinpreviousyearsnationalgroupshavetheopportunitytomeetanddiscussnationalmattersofHSCTnursingintheirownlanguageCountries which donrsquot have a formal national group yet couldget together and discuss setting up a national group to combineworkforcesandexchangeexperiencesintheirownlanguage
Nurses Satelllite Symposia
Two Nursing Satellite Symposia will take place on Monday andTuesdayfrom1300ndash1400
monDay 2 aprIl 2012 ndash sCIentIFIC programme nurses group WeDnesDay 4 aprIl 2012
21
sCIentIFIC programme Data management group
As inprevious years theEBMTDataManagementgroupwill usetheopportunityprovidedbythisAnnualMeetingtoofferaseriesoftechnicalandscientificsessionsfordatamanagementprofessionalswithinaninteractiveandfriendlyenvironmentThiswillbeanotheruniqueopportunityforindividualsfromdifferentcentrescountriesandinstitutionstomeetupandgettoknoweachotherfacetoface
ProMISe Training SessionsWeareonceagainofferingtrainingsessionsonhowtoaccessandusetheRegistrydatabasebymeansofProMISeforData Entry andData Retrieval ndash with additional sessions this year for HLA and MED-B formsTheData Entrysession isan introductionandonlyabsolute beginners shouldsignupforitThiscoursewillemphasizehowtoenteraMED-Aregistration(includingsubsequenttransplantandfollow-upsforapatient)TheData Retrieval session will focus on obtaining data listings frequencies and how to run reportsAlthough this course is open to all users it is not recommendedforpeoplewhoareabsolutebeginners[PleasenotethattheDataRetrievalsessiononTuesday isarepetitionoftheMondaysessiontoallowmoreparticipantstoattendandbenefitfromthecourse]
The HLA Data Entry session on Tuesday is a workshop sessionwhich will focus on how to enter HLA typing reports for thoseusers who want to do it themselves (building on the morningrsquosHLAEducationalsession inthe lecturehall)Thissession isaimedprimarily at experienced ProMISe users The ADVANCED DATA ENTRY (including MED-B) amp QampA training session on Tuesdayafternoon is open to everyoneandwillconcentrateonexamplesofcomplexdataincludingaddingmissingdatafollowupssubsequentdiagnosesandtransplantsaswellastheintricaciesofMED-BdataentrywithapracticalQampAsession
Please note A maximum of 30 participants can attend eachProMISe training session in the main computer room We kindlyask participants to register in advance following the instructions providedonthecongressregistrationformwithaseparateformtobecompletedforProMISetrainingcourses
Educational SessionsAvariedprogrammefordatamanagementprofessionalsatalllevelsof their career Therewillbeeducational sessions toassistpeoplewho are new to the field to enhance their knowledge and somesessionswithhigherscientificcontextwhichshouldbeofinteresttoeverybodyregardlessofbackgroundThesessionswillincludebullScience-stemcellmobilizationantibodiesacuteleukaemiaHLAbullJACIE-explanationandrequirementsforJACIEaccreditationbullDataqualityndashalwaysimportantbullPaediatricsbullSessionsonFollow-upformssolidtumours(withreferenceto
Med-Bforms)survivorshipandlong-termfollow-upfocusingonissuesfacedbypatients
bullHintsandtipsfortransplantregistrationndashaworkshoptypesessionondataentryforallcentres
bullPresentationsfromDatamanagersandotherprofessionalsbasedincentressharingtheirexperiencendashwithexamplesofprocedurestheyusetoensuregoodworkingpractise
Werecommendparticipantstoattendasmanysessionsaspossiblendasheveniftheydonotseemtorelatetotheirwork(wehavefoundinthepastthatpeoplelearnmoreaboutadulttransplantsbyfindingoutwhatisinvolvedinpaediatrictransplants)Sothatwecanalllearnfrom each other we encourage active participation raising issuesandrequestingclarifications
1500 ndash 1800 Statistical Course 1 Saturday 31 March 2012
0900 ndash 1200 Statistical Course 2 Sunday 1 April 2012
1340 ndash 1540 Statistical Symposium Tuesday 3 April 2012
1600 ndash 1730 Statistical Roundtable Tuesday 3 April 2012
22
0900 ndash 1700 ProMISe2 Training Sessions
0900ndash1200 Data retrieval (experienced users only)KeirenKirklandJuliaLee(LondonUK)
1330ndash1430 HLA data entry (experienced users only)ShelleyHewerdineAugustinCabrera(LondonUK)
1500ndash1700 Advanced data entry (including Med B) and Q amp A workshopCarmenRuiz(LondonUK)
0900 ndash 1630 ProMISe2 Training Sessions
0900ndash1200 Data entry (new users only)HelenBaldomero(BaselCH)NicoleRaus(LyonFR)
1330ndash1630 Data retrieval (experienced users only)KeirenKirklandJuliaLee(LondonUK)
0900 ndash 1030 JACIE Educational Session
1045 ndash 1710 Educational Sessions
1045ndash1125 Stem cell mobilization ndash a key development in modern blood and marrow transplantationCurlyMorris(BelfastUK)
0900 ndash 1500 Educational Sessions
0900ndash1030 HLAIliasDoxiadis(LeidenNL)
1040ndash1120 AntibodiesSilviaMontoto(LondonUK)
1130ndash1210 Acute leukaemia (including ALL)SebastianGiebel(GliwicePL)
1210ndash1330 LunchBreak
1330ndash1410 Centre presentation ndash details to be adviced
1420ndash1500 Centre presentation ndash details to be adviced
1135ndash1215 Hints and tips for transplant registration with the EBMTCarmenRuiz(LondonUK)
1225ndash1305 The importance of follow-up formsSimonaIacobelli(RomeIT)
1305ndash1400 LunchBreak
1400ndash1440 Survivorship follow up issues and patientsrsquo experiencesMichelleKenyon(LondonUK)
1450ndash1530 Solid tumoursDidierBlaise(MarseilleFR)
1540ndash1620 Paediatric diseasesIsaacYaniv(Petach-TikvaIL)
1630ndash1710 Queries questions and the first Data Quality QuizBeateLindner(InnsbruckAT)FranziskaStrehle(UlmDE)
sCIentIFIC programme Data management group tuesDay 3 aprIl 2012
sCIentIFIC programme Data management group monDay 2 aprIl 2012
23
sCIentIFIC programme QualIty management group monDay 2 aprIl 2012
1030 ndash 1130 Workshop 1Indicators (JACIE Standards)
1030ndash1040 Clinical indicatorPhillipeLewalle(BrusselsBE)
1040ndash1050 Collection indicatorPhuongHuynh(BrusselsBE)
1050ndash1100 Processing IndicatorGillesClapisson(LyonFR)
1100ndash1130 Q amp A
1400 ndash 1500 Lecture 1How we validate the apheresis machine
Chair Harry C Schouten (Maastricht NL)
1400ndash1420 tbc1420ndash1440 SandraLoaiza(LondonUK)1440ndash1500 KristinaHoumllig(DresdenDE)
1515 ndash 1615 Lecture 2Can you save money by improving the quality
Chair Elena Vassalo (Turin IT)
1515ndash1615 FreacutedeacutericNouaille(Neuilly-sur-SeineFR)
1630 ndash 1730 Lecture 3Engaging physicians in quality
Chair Pierre Biron (Lyon FR)
1630ndash1730 EduardoOlavarria(PamplonaES)
1730 ndash 1830 Workshop 2Electronic quality management system (commercial and in-inhouse alternatives)
1730ndash1740 Manual systemKirtashPatel(LondonUK)
1740ndash1750 Electronic system used at Maastricht University HospitalBiancaWauben(MaastrichtNL)
1750ndash1800 Electronic system used at Leacuteon-BeacuterardPierreEmmanuelDonot(LyonFR)
1800ndash1830 Q amp A
aDvanCe notICe
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39th Annual Meeting of the European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation
39th Meeting of the Physicians29th Meeting of the EBMT Nurses Group12th Meeting of the EBMT Data Management Group5th Meeting of the Quality Management Group2nd Meeting of the Cell Processing Group7th EBMTPatientampFamilyDaybullSaturday6April2013
London UK bull 7 ndash 10 April 2013
2013
European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation
EBMTExcellence in Science
24
1st ebmt Cell proCessIng Day monDay 2 aprIl 2012
1st Meeting of the EBMT Cell Processing Group
ThefirstCell Processing Day of theEBMT isplannedjointlybyEBMTandISCT
It is mainly intended for persons working in the cellprocessing laboratory as technicians working on thebenchbiologistsandphysiciansdirectlyinvolvedincellprocessing cell processing laboratory managers andpersons responsible for quality assessment of the cell processingpart
The programme includes theoretical presentationsdiscussions and sessions considering practical aspectsofcellprocessingproblemmanagementandreporting
The Cell Processing Group will meet on Monday 2 April 2012 andisanintegralpartoftheEBMT2012Annual Meeting which takes place at the PalexpoGenevainSwitzerlandfrom1ndash4April2012
PhotoBloodcellscopyKeystoneSciencePhotoLibraryAndrewSyred
Taking place during the EBMT 2012
Annual Meeting
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 1Stem cell engineering
Chairs Ineke Slaper-Cortenbach (Utrecht NL) Federico Rodriguez (San Diego USA)
Graft engineering Mimicking the marrow microenvironment for cord expansionVardaDeutsch(Tel-AvivIL)
Cryopreservation and thawing of hamatopoietic cellsGregorioMartin-Henao(BarcelonaES)
0930 ndash 1100 Technical aspects IBasic processing aspects and problem management
Chair Francesco Lanza (Cremona IT)
Processing of the peripheral blood progenitor cell products using a novel acustophoresis platformStefanScheding(LundSE)
Thawing of stem cell products in the lab or bedsideFedericoRodriguez(SanDiegoUSA)
Erythrocyte depletion when amp howDamianosSotiropoulos(ThessalonikiGR)
1100ndash1130 Pause
1130 ndash 1300 Quality assessment
Chair Christian Chabannon (Marseille FR)
CD34 enumeration pre and post cryopreservationFrancescoLanza(CremonaIT)
Terminology and labeling of cellular therapy productsInekeSlaper-Cortenbach(UtrechtNL)
GMP facilities what for and what are the rulesChristianKalberer(BaselCH)
1300ndash1400 Lunch
1400 ndash 1530 Oral session Stem cell mobilization and graft engineering
Chairs Francesco Lanza (Cremona IT) Mario Bargetzi (Aarau CH)
Oral sessions to be defined according to abstract reviewing
1530ndash1600 CoffeeBreak
1600 ndash 1730 Technical aspects IIAdvanced cell engineering
Chair Martin Hildebrandt (Hannover DE)
Cell selection for clinical use Regulatory T cellsMatthiasEdinger(RegensburgDE)
Engineering of T-helper cells and cytotoxic T-cellsTobiasFeuchtinger(TuumlbingenDE)
Expansion of NK cells for clinical useUlrikeKoehl(FrankfurtDE)
25
1st ebmt paeDIatrIC Day tuesDay 3 aprIl 2012
Taking place during the EBMT 2012
Annual Meeting
Paediatric Day
During EBMT 2012 Annual Meeting taking place atthePalexpoGenevaSwitzerlandfrom1ndash4April2012there will be a special day for paediatric stem celltransplantation
Almost all paediatric activities such as educationalworkingpartyscientificandpostersessionshavebeenregroupedandwillbeheldonTuesday 3 April 2012
Nurses paediatric sessions will take place on MondayandWednesday
copypicturesYantra-FotoliacomKarinHildebrand-FotoliacomVRD-Fotoliacom
0800 ndash 0900 Educational SessionHaemaglobinopathy and HSCT
Chairs Guido Lucarelli (Rome IT) Ardeshir Ghavamzadeh (Tehran IR)
0800ndash0830 ThalassaemiaEmanueleAngelucci(CalgiariIT)
0830ndash0900 Sickle cell anaemiaFranccediloiseBernaudin(CreacuteteilFR)
0800 ndash 0900 WorkshopDecision making How to choose a cord blood unit
Chairs Marie Robin (Paris FR) Vincent Kindler (Geneva CH)
0800ndash0830 Umbilical cord blood transplantation how when and for whomArnonNagler(TelHashomerIL)
0830ndash0900 Single double CB unit or intramedullar application VandersonRocha(OxfordUK)
0930 ndash 1100 Plenary 3Paediatric Day
Chairs Christina Peters (Vienna AT) Kurt Leibundgut (Berne CH)
0930ndash1000 Advances in overcoming treatment resistance in recurrent malignant brain tumours
From autologous to allogeneic HSCT following myeloablative chemotherapy HishamAbdel-Azim(LosAngelesUS)
1000ndash1030 Allogeneic HSCT for children with monosomy 7FrancoLocatelli(RomeIT)
1030ndash1100 Paediatric haploidentical allogeneic stem cell transplantationPeterLang(TuumlbingenDE)
1100ndash1130 CoffeeBreak
1130 ndash 1300 Working PartyPaediatric Diseases
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time Meeting 5Post-transplant care when the child becomes an adult
Chairs Giorgio Dini (Genoa IT) Tayfun Guumlngoumlr (Zurich CH)
1310ndash1330 Transition paediatrics-adult care CharlotteNiemeyer(FreiburgDE)
1330ndash1350 Adolescence in the posttransplant phase ThomasKlingebiel(FrankfurtDE)
1400 ndash 1530 Oral SessionPaediatric transplantation
1530ndash1600 CoffeeBreak
1600 ndash 1730 Working PartyInborn Errors
1730 ndash 1900 Poster Session
26
Call For abstraCts
Abstract Submission Deadlines
21 November 2011 Nurses Group15 December 2011 Physicians amp Data Management Group
Allparticipantsareinvitedtosubmitabstractsononeofthetopicslistedonpage27
Abstracts may only be submitted via Internet Late abstracts will not be considered
Tosubmityourabstractpleasegotothewebsiteat wwwebmtorgebmt2012
Thedifferent submission links forphysiciansnursesand thedatamanagement group will be available on the internet ldquoCall for AbstractsrdquoPleasemakesuretoselecttheappropriatelink
Inordertostandardizetheabstractlayoutweaskyoutoreadthepreparation guidelines at this link CAREFULLY Avoid submissionwithin48hoursofthedeadlineforbestsystemperformance
Guidelines for submission of abstracts
1 Abstracts may be submitted only via Internet Abstractssubmittedviafaxore-mailwillnotbeaccepted
2 AllabstractsmustbesubmittedandpresentedinEnglish3 Abstractsshouldcontainoriginalmaterialneitherpublishednor
presentedelsewherepriorto1 April 20124 Withinternetsubmissionofanabstracttheauthor(s)transfer(s)
all copyrightownership to theEuropeanGroup forBloodandMarrowTransplantation
5 Abstractsshouldbeinformativecontainingobjectivesmethodsresultsandaconclusion Just thepromiseof furtherdataanddiscussionisnotacceptable
6 The abstract text may not be longer than 2rsquo500 charactersincludingspaces
7 Tables charts and other graphics arepermittedandmustbeinJPGorGIFformatofhighresolutionandsuitableforreproductionin black amp white A separate upload button is provided (max 2 graphics perabstract)Nophotosmaybesubmitted
8 Avoid complex mathematical formulae Greek letters andsymbols For the symbols lt or gt type instead lt= or gt= Forsuperscript use caret (^) eg 10^6 instead of 106 Instead oflsquoIFN-grsquouseforexamplelsquoIFN-grsquoorlsquoIFN-gammarsquoetc
9 Allabbreviationsmustbedefinedthefirsttimetheyappearinyourtext(butdonotdefineinthetitle)ExampleGraft-versus-hostdisease(GvHD)beforebeingusedasanabbreviationonly
10 Authorsarerequestedtoselectatopicunderwhichtheywishtheirabstracttobereviewed
11 Authorsshouldindicatetheirpreferredmethodofpresentation bullOralPresentation bullPosterPresentation bullOralorPosterPresentation Theselectioncommitteereservestherighttodecideonthefinal
allocationandpresentationmethod12 Ifanabstract isaccepted thepresentingauthormust register
andattendthecongressAcceptanceofapaperimpliespaymentoftheregistrationfeebythepresentingauthor
13 After having submitted your abstract you will receive aconfirmation by e-mail with the following information (please
makesuretostateyourcorrectemailaddress) bullreference number of your abstract (for correspondence and
questionsthatmightarise) bullyourpersonalaccesscodes
Shouldyouwishtomakecorrectionstoanabstractalreadysubmittedor if you wish to submit other abstracts later you may use theseaccesscodesThiswillshortenthesubmissionprocedure
Correctionstoabstractscanonlybemadeuptothedeadlinesof
21November2011 Nurses Group15December2011 Physicians amp Data Management Group
(Afterthesedatesnoabstractsorchangesmaybeaccepted)IfyouhavedifficultiesinsubmittingyourabstractsorifyouneedanyfurtherinformationpleasecontacttheAbstracthotlinePhone+41616867722(MondayndashFridayduringCETbusinesshours)
Notification
AbstractsaresubjecttoapprovalbytheScientificCommitteeandtofinalassignmentforinclusionintheprogrammeasanoralorposterpresentation
Authors from the Nurses Group will be notified at the end ofDecember2011
AuthorsformthePhysiciansandDataManagementGroupwillbenotifiedattheendofJanuary2012
Allauthorswillbecontactedbye-mail(thereforeitisessentialthatyouindicateyourcorrecte-mailaddress)Authorswillbeinformedasto whether they are to present their abstract orally or in the form of a posterFullinstructionsconcerningthepreparationandpresentationwillbeincluded
Publication
AllacceptedabstractswillbepublishedinasupplementoftheBoneMarrowTransplantationJournalaswellasonCD-ROMavailableatthecongressFullabstracttextswillbeviewableontheEBMT2012websitetwoweekspriortothecongress
Basic Science Award for Physicians
This award will be presented to the best Basic Science Abstractsubmittedunderanyrelevanttopic
The aim of this award is to increase the level of basic science atthemeetingandparticularlyyounginvestigatorsareencouragedtosubmittheirworkTheprizewinningabstractwillbeselectedfromthe top-scoringabstractsbyaScientificCommitteeheadedby theChairsoftheEBMTDevelopmentalCommittee
Authorssubmittingabasicscienceabstractare invitedto tick therespectiveboxintheonlinesubmissionthusindicatingthewishtobeconsideredfortheBasicScienceAward
Theprize-winningabstractwillbepresentedaspartofthePresidentialSymposiumonMonday2April2012Thisyearrsquosprizeofeuro2rsquo000isgenerouslysupportedbyGenzyme
27
Call For abstraCts
Main Topics for Abstract Submission
Please carefullyselectthetopicunderwhichyouwishtosubmityourabstract for reviewAbstracts not submittedunder anappropriatetopicmaybeincorrectlyreviewedandrejected
Physicians
General Topics1 CellularGenetherapiesandCytokines2 StemcellresearchandExperimentalstemcelltransplantation3 StemcellmobilizationandGraftengineering
Transplant-specific topics4 Stemcellsource5 Stemcelldonor6 Acutegraft-versus-hostdisease7 Chronicgraft-versus-hostdisease8 Infectiouscomplications9 Earlycomplications10 Latecomplications11 Reduced-intensityconditioning12 MinimalresidualdiseaseToleranceChimerismandImmune
reconstitution13 Paediatricissues14 Regulatoryissues
Disease-specific topics15 Acuteleukaemia16 Aplasticanaemia17 Autoimmunediseases18 Chronicleukaemia19 HaemoglobinopathyandInbornerrorsofmetabolism20Lymphoma21 Multiplemyeloma22Myelodysplasia23Solidtumours
Nurses Group
Care-specific topics24Careofthecare-giver25Complementarytherapies26Donorissues27 Ethicalissues28Impactofnewtherapiesonpatientcare29Outpatientdevelopments30PalliativeandEndoflifecare31 PatientinformationandEducation32Protectivecare33Psycho-socialissues34Sexuality35Standardsofcare36Symptomsmanagement
37 EducationandSupportofnurses38Management39SurvivorshipandLateeffects40Qualityoflife
Data Management Group
41 DataManagement42Statistics
CME Accreditation at EBMT 2012
AsaparticipantofEBMT2012youareeligibletoreceiveContinuingMedical Education (CME) credit points from the EuropeanHematologyAssociation(EHA)
EuropeanhaematologistsarehighlymotivatedtoprovideproofthattheyareupdatingtheirknowledgeandskillsthroughparticipationinCMEactivitiesTheEuropeanHematologyAssociationCMESystemis being implementedas a service to Europeanhaematologists inresponse to this need The System facilitates identification andregistrationinCMEactivitieswhichhavebeensubmittedtoapeer-reviewaccreditationprocessandrespondtopre-establishedqualitystandards
CMEaccreditationisapermanentfeatureofEBMTannualmeetings
PhysiciansattendingEBMT2012areeligibletoreceive1EHA-CMEcreditpointforeveryhourofaccreditedscientificprogramme
EHA-CMEpointswillbeawardedforthefollowingsessionsbullEducationalsessionsbullWorkshopsessionsbullControversysessionsbullPlenarysessionsbullJointsessionsbullPresidentialsymposiumbullWorkingPartysessionsbullOralsessionsbullLunchtimemeetings
How to claim your EHA-CME points
The electronic EHA-CME system is fully automated and enablesparticipantsattheEBMT2012toclaimtheircreditsonline
You may create your account claim your credits and print yourEHA-CMEcertificateonlineatwwwehaweborg(select lsquoCMErsquo)FulldetailsonhowtocollectyourCMEpointswillbestatedintheFinalProgramme
Further information on the European Hematology Association CME system is available at cmeehaweborgandwwwehaweborg
28
regIstratIon
Registration fee
Until 12 January
2012
As from 13 January to 1March2012
As from 2 March
2012
PhysiciansMember euro300ndash euro420ndash euro480ndash
Non-Member euro450ndash euro560ndash euro650ndash
Nurses Group
Data Mgmt Group
Quality Mgmt Group
Cell Processing Technicians
Member euro200ndash euro320ndash euro380ndash
Non-Member euro300ndash euro420ndash euro480ndash
Student euro120ndash euro150ndash euro180ndash
Accompanying person
euro 25ndash euro 25ndash euro 25ndash
StudentsmustbeoneoftheauthorsofanacceptedabstractandmustprovideproofofundergraduatestudentstatusAwrittencertificationbytheheadoftheprogrammeisrequiredandmustbesenttoCongrex(Fax+41616867788)
The fee for active participants includes unlimited access to allsessionstheWelcomeReceptionaccesstotheExhibitiononecopyoftheFinalProgrammeandonecopyoftheAbstractBook
ThefeeforaccompanyingpersonsincludestheWelcomeReceptionandaccesstotheExhibition
PleasenoteAlthoughincludedintheregistrationfeesomesessionsand the Welcome Reception require separate registration (seeregistrationform)
Online Registration
ParticipantscanregisterviaInternetwwwebmtorgebmt2012PleasereadtheinstructionsontheInternetcarefullyFor online reservations payment by credit card is required Please do not use the online registration for group registrations
Registration form
ToregisterforthemeetingpleasereturntheregistrationformtotheOrganizingSecretariatinBasel
Group Registration
In order to make a group registration please request the specialgroupregistrationformfromtheOrganizingSecretariatordownloadthefile fromthewebsitewwwebmtorgebmt2012Onthis formyou can enter all participantsrsquo information together with your postal address and contact details Please note that we need thecomplete individual addresses (hospital department streetname and number postal code and city) of each participant Forfurther assistance please contact the Organizing Secretariat at ebmtcongrexcom
On-site Registration
TheregistrationdeskatthePalexpoisopenduringthefollowinghours
Saturday 31March2012 1700 ndash1900hSunday 1April2012 0800ndash1900hMonday 2April2012 0730ndash1800hTuesday 3April2012 0730ndash1800hWednesday 4April2012 0715ndash1300h
All documents including registration packets (congress walletpersonalnamebadgeabstractbookvouchers)willbehandedovertotheregisteredparticipantsOn-site registration will be accepted but receip of all congressdocumentscannotbeguaranteedPleasearriveearlyifyouwishtoregisteron-site
Payment
All fees for the congress registration and social events should bepaidinEURO(euro)totheEBMT2012OrganizingSecretariatndashclearlystatingtheparticipantlsquosnameandaddress
bull bybanktransfer(freeofcharge)to -BeneficiaryCongrexSwitzerlandLtdEBMT2012 -UBSAGBaselSwitzerland EUROAccountNo233-50301062A IBANCodeCH210023323350301062A
-BICUBSWCHZH80A -ClearingNo233
bull bycreditcard(VisaMasterCardAmericanExpress)
Responsibility
The participant acknowledges that heshe has no right to lodgedamage claims against the organizers should the holding of thecongress be hindered or prevented by unexpected political oreconomiceventsorgenerallyby forcemajeureorshould thenon-appearance of speakers or other reasons necessitate programmechangesWithregistrationtheparticipantacceptsthisproviso
By finishing the application the participant declares that heshe agrees to its personal and company data being processed byCongrexandthat thisdatamaybeusedfor informationpurposesoncongressesandevents in thefieldofhematologyorganizedbyCongrex In theopposingcase theparticipantnotifiesCongrexatthetimeofreturningthesignedapplication
Confirmation
Upon receipt of the correct registration fee each participant willreceiveaconfirmationofregistrationPleasebringthisconfirmationto the registration desk at the congress centre as proof of yourregistration
Cancellation Refund Policy
Refund of registration fees less 25 administrative charges canbeapplied for inwritinguntil1February2012 to theOrganizingSecretariat inBasel SwitzerlandAfter thisdateno refundwillbepossibleForanychangeofnamesafeeofeuro30ndashwillbecharged
29
general InFormatIon (In alphabetICal orDer)
Address before and after the EBMT 2012
OrganizingSecretariatEBMT2012 Tel +41616867711coCongrexSwitzerlandLtd Fax +41616867788POBox E-mail ebmtcongrexcom4002BaselSwitzerland wwwebmtorgebmt2012
Currency
TheofficialcurrencyistheSwissfranc(CHF)Althoughnotpartofthe EU many prices are nonetheless indicated in Euros and somemerchantsmayacceptEurosVisaMasterCardandAmericanExpressarewidelyacceptedandATMsarewidespreadBanksofferthebestexchangeratesfortravellerchequesandforeigncurrencybut it isalsopossibletoexchangemoneyatmajorhotelsmaintrainstationsandairportsBanksareopenMondaytoFriday
Exhibition
TheEBMT2012exhibitionpresentingthelatesttechnicalequipmentandpharmaceuticalproductswilltakeplaceinHall1ofthePalexpoGenevaThedetailedExhibitProspectuscanbeobtainedfromtheExhibitionDepartment(exhibitionchcongrexcom)
Final Programme
The Final Programme will be available on the Internet (wwwebmtorgebmt2012) by March 2012 Please indicate youremailaddressontheregistrationformandyouwillbeinformedassoonastheFinalProgrammeisontheInternetTheFinalProgrammebookletwillbealsodistributedatthemeetinginGeneva
Insurance
Themeetingorganizerscannotacceptliabilityforpersonalinjuriessustainedorfor lossordamageofpropertybelongingtomeetingparticipants or their accompanyingpersons eitherduring or as aresultofthemeetingPleasecheckthevalidityofyourowninsurance
Invitation Letters
IndividualsrequiringanofficialletterofinvitationinordertoattendthemeetingmaywritetotheOrganizingSecretariat(ebmtcongrexcom)Thisprocedureisdesignedtoassistparticipantstoobtainavisaorpermissiontoattendthemeetinganddoesnotapplytoregistrationfeesorotherexpenses
Please note that invitation letters can only be sent if the registration and payment has been received by the Organizing Secretariat
Italian Agency
ItalianparticipantsrequiringspecificauthorizationfromtheItalianHealthMinistryareadvisedtocontact
AIMEDUCATIONndashAIMGroup Tel +3902566011MsCristinaGhidoli Fax +390270048585ViaGiuseppeRipamonti129 E-mail cghidoniaimgroupeu20141MilanItaly wwwaimgroupeu
Language
TheofficialcongresslanguageisEnglishSimultaneous translation (English French German) will beprovidedforthePatientampFamilyDay
Lunches
FromMondaytillWednesdaylunchwillbeofferedintheexhibitionareaofthecongressvenue
Registration
Fordetailedinformationpleaserefertopage28
Speakersrsquo Service Centre (SSC)
TherewillbeacentrallylocatedSpeakersrsquoServiceCentreconnectedtoalllectureroomsAllspeakersarerequestedtohandintheirPowerPointpresentationspriortotheirlectureattheSSC
Tipping
Servicechargesaregenerally includedhowever it iscustomarytorounduptheamountwhenpayinginrestaurantsandtaxis
Transportation in Geneva
Geneva iswell catered towithbuses tramsand ferriesaswellasregulartrainconnectionstothetrainstationsldquoCornavinrdquointhecitycentreandldquoAeacuteroportrdquoattheairportPleaserefertoldquoTravellingtothePalexpordquo(page34)formoredetails
Venue
TheEBMT2012meetingwilltakeplaceatthePalexpoGenevawhichis conveniently located inwalkingdistance to theGenevaAirportandonly15minutesawayfromdowntownGeneva
Palexpo Exhibition amp Conference Center1218Grand-SaconnexGenevaSwitzerlandwwwgeneva-palexpoch
Visa Requirements
In order to visit Switzerland you may need to apply for an entryvisa Please check the currentVISA requirementswith thenearestSwissConsulateorEmbassy inyourcountrybeforeyourdeparturetoGenevaPleasealsobewellawareofthetimeforprocessingtheapplicationstoensureyouapplyintimeforyourvisit
World Wide Web
Please visit the EBMT 2012 website wwwebmtorgebmt2012 for regularly updated news and information Abstract submissionregistration compilation of your personal congress programme aswellas reservationofaccommodationand tours canbemadeviathislink
30
CIty oF geneva
Geneva
EmbeddedbetweentheAlpsandtheJurahillstheFrench-speaking
cityofGenevaliesinthebaywheretheRhoneleavesLakeGeneva
WithitshumanitariantraditionandcosmopolitanflairtheEuropean
seatoftheUNOandheadquartersoftheRedCrossisknownasthe
ldquocapitalofpeacerdquo
The symbol of the city is the ldquoJet drsquoeaurdquo ndash a fountain with a
140-metre-highwater jetattheperipheryofLakeGenevaTheold
towntheheartofGenevawiththeshoppingandbusinessquarter
issituatedontheleftbankoftheriverThereyoucanfindStPeterrsquos
CathedralaswellasthePlaceduBourg-de-Fourwhichistheoldest
squareinthecityQuayslakesidepromenadescountlessparkslively
sidestreetsintheoldtownandelegantshopsinvitegueststostroll
Besides being a congress city Geneva is also a centre for culture
andhistoryfortradefairsandexhibitionsThelaquoHorlogeFleuriraquothe
largeflowerclockintheldquoJardinAnglaisrdquo(EnglishGarden)isaworld-
renownedsymboloftheGenevawatchindustry
CulturallythismostwesterncityofSwitzerlandhasmuchtooffer
InternationalartistsperformintheGrandTheacuteacirctreandGenevaOpera
HouseGenevaalsoofferswiderangeofmuseumssuchastheldquoMuseacutee
internationaldelrsquohorlogerierdquoawatchmuseumwithacollectionof
jewellerywatchesandmusicalclocksandtheInternationalMuseum
oftheRedCrossandRedCrescentwhichprovidesaninsightintothe
workofthesehumanitarianorganizations
Climate
Genevaissituatedatahighaltitudewhichtogetherwiththelake
temperstheprevailingcontinentalclimateSummersarepleasantly
warmtohotandwintersrelativelymildwithtemperatureshovering
just above or below freezing In spring the temperatures range
fromapprox5degCto20degCthereforeawarmcoatespeciallyforthe
eveningsisrecommended
Shopping in Geneva GenevarsquosexclusiveshopsarelocatedontheRuesBassesndashthechicRueduRhocircneRuede laConfeacutedeacuterationRueduMarcheacuteandRuedelaCroix-drsquoOrWatchandjewelleryshopslinethesestreetsquiteliterallywithgoldAsanalternativeexcellentSwisschocolateissoldat the Du Rhocircne Rue de la Confeacutedeacuteration 3 and at the MartelRuedelaCroix-drsquoOr4MeanwhileforastrollaroundtheantiquesquarterandartgalleriesavisittotheOldTownandtheSt-GervaisandPacircquisdistrictsisamustGenevahasmanyoutdoormarkets forexample theflowermarketon the PlaceduMolard and the clothes andbookmarket on thePlace de la Madeleine which are open daily Flea markets areheld on Wednesdays and Saturdays at the Plaine de Plainpalais(0800ndash1800)OnTuesdayandFridaymorningsthesamespotisusedforacolourfulfruitandvegetablemarket(0800ndash1300)OnThursday regionalhandicraftsare soldat thePlacede laFusterie(0800ndash1900)The main department stores in Geneva are Bon Geacutenie Rue duMarcheacute34GlobusRueduRhocircne48andManorRueCornavin6Generalopeninghours for shops inGenevaareMonday toFriday0830ndash1900(Thursdayuntil2100)andSaturday0800ndash1800
Restaurants GenevaoffersafantasticselectionoftraditionalandlocalfareaswellasexcellentinternationalandethniccuisineLocal Geneva specialities include fresh fish from the lake and avarietyofporkdishes includingpetit saleacute (saltpork)and longeole (pork sausage) Traditional Swiss restaurants can also be foundthroughoutthecityA large variety of international restaurants offering moderntraditional ethnic or fusion menus can also be found in GenevaTherearegoodFrenchrestaurants inthehotelsonQuaiDuMontBlancandCheminduPetitSaconnexandonRuedeLausanneTheBoulevardHelvetiqueisagoodplacetofindgreatcafeacutesManyGenevarestaurantscloseonweekendsandespeciallySundayssocallaheadtoenquirereservationsarerecommended
copytv
erkh
ovin
ets
fo
tolia
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31
hotel aCCommoDatIon anD travel bookIngs
Official travel agency
Congrex Travel AGPOBox4002BaselSwitzerland
Hotel accommodationHotel rooms in various price categories in the city of Geneva have beenreserved
Tel +41616909411Fax +41616909414E-mailebmthotelcongrexcom
Online bookings
Participants can book their hotel room via internet wwwcongrexchebmt2012Fullprepaymentbycreditcard(VisaMastercardorAmericanExpress)ismandatoryifyouregisteron-lineEachparticipantwillreceiveaconfirmationAfter12 January 2012hotelaccommodationissubjecttoavailability
Hotel reservation form
If you have no access to the Internet please send the Hotel Reservation Form as soon as possible but latest by 12 January 2012toCongrexTravelAGAftertheabovementioneddeadlinerequestswillbeacceptedbuthotelaccommodationissubjecttoavailabilityandcannotbeguaranteedAfterthisdeadlinealatereservationfeeof euro30ndashwillbechargedAdditionallytheformoffersyouthechoicetomakeeitheradepositpaymentwithrestpaymentbyinvoicetoCongrexTravelAGbefore thecongressoradepositpaymentwithrestpaymentdirectlyupondepartureatthehotelagainstcreditcardguarantee
Payment policy
To guarantee your reservation a deposit of EUR 200ndashisrequiredUpon receipt of the hotel reservation form each participant willreceiveafinalconfirmationwithaninvoiceHotelrequestswithoutpaymentcannotbeacceptedAllrequestswillbehandledonaldquofirstcome-firstservedbasisrdquo
CancellationRefund Policy
If your reservation is cancelled before 12 January 2012 theprepaymentordepositwillberefundedlesseuro60ndashhandlingfeeIfyourreservationiscancelledafter 12 January 2012norefundscanbemadeAnychangeof reservationwillbesubject toahandlingfee of euro30ndashChangesorcancellationshavetobemadeinwritingto Congrex Travel AG If you arrive later or leave earlier than theoriginallybookeddatesthehotelmightchargeno-showcosts
Hotel desk
CongrexTravelAGwillbepresentwithadeskintheregistrationareaduringthemeeting
Flight Bookings and Official AirlineTheEBMThasdesignatedevent-travel specialistCongrexTravel toserveastheofficialagentfortravel
Tel +41615607560Fax +41616909214E-mailebmtflightscongrexcom
OpeninghoursMondayndashFriday0800ndash1730
SpecialfaresareavailableforflightstoGenevaandorZurichandbackbetween24Marchand11April2012
Hotel Accommodation and Travel BookingsSAVE UP TO 20 ON TRAVEL WITH THE STAR ALLIANCEtrade NETWORK
TheStarAlliancememberairlinesarepleasedtobeappointedastheOfficialAirlineNetworkfortheEBMT2012
To obtain the Star Alliance Conventions Plus discounts and forbookingofficeinformationpleasevisitwwwstaralliancecomconventionsplusand
bull ChooseldquoFordelegatesrdquobull UnderldquoDelegatesloginrdquoenterconventionscodeLX03S12bull Chooseoneoftheparticipatingairlineslistedbull Call the respective reservation contact listed and quote the
conventionscodeLX03S12whenbookingtheticket
Registeredparticipantsplusoneaccompanyingpersontravellingtotheeventcanqualifyforadiscountofupto20dependingonfareandclassoftravelbooked
TheparticipatingairlinesforthiseventareAdriaAirwaysAegeanAirlines Air Canada Air China ANA Asiana Airlines AustrianAirlinesBlue1bmiBrusselsAirlinesContinentalAirlinesCroatiaAirlines EgyptAir LOT Polish Airlines Lufthansa ScandinavianAirlines SingaporeAirlines SouthAfricanAirways Spanair SWISSInternational Air Lines TAM Airlines TAP Portugal THAI TurkishAirlinesUnitedUSAirways
Discounts are offered on most published business and economy class faresexcludingwebsiteinternetfaresseniorandyouthfaresgroupfaresandRoundtheWorldfares
Pleasenote For travel fromJapanandNewZealand special faresordiscountsareofferedby theparticipatingairlineson theirownnetwork
Whenmakingyourtravelplanspleasepresentconfirmationofyourregistrationorproofofattendance
S O U R C E S T U D I O
Account Job title Star Alliance Conventions Plus Order Job number SLL011X03823
Source number P02564 Job location 7th August 2009
Size 297x210mm Trim Proof stage One
Run out Page 1 of 1 Document name 297x210 SA CP With Code LH08S10 P02564
Repro house Source
Itrsquos easy to save money on your flights if you fly the Star Alliancetradenetwork Simply quote the event code LH08S10 when you make your booking with any Star Alliance member airline and yoursquoll automatically get a discount of up to 20
The Star Alliance network has 24 member airlines with over 18100 flights a day so we can offer you a lot more choice when planning your travel For more information about our member airlines and contact details please visit our website at wwwstaralliancecomconventionsplus
SAVE UP TO 20 ON GETTING TO YOURCONVENTION WITHCONVENTIONS PLUS
wwwstaralliancecom
Information correct as at 062009
32
soCIal events
Welcome Reception
Sunday 1 April 2012 2015
AftertheOpeningSessionparticipantsaccompanyingpersonsandexhibitorsareinvitedtoattendtheWelcomeReceptionwhichwilltakeplaceinthefoyersofthePalexpo
Freeadmission
Please register online or by completing the registration form if you wish to participate at the Welcome Reception (even though it is free of charge)
EBMT Party
Tuesday 3 April 2012
TheEBMTPartywillbeheldatUptownGenevaUptownGenevaisamoderncomplexandculturaleventcentrelocatedbehindthemaintrainstationinthecitycentreofGeneva
The perfect location to meet gather and dance with your EBMTcolleaguesandfriendsafterabusycongressdayUnderthethemeldquotraditional Switzerland and its modern twistrdquo you will have thepleasure to flavour different kinds of the traditional swiss cuisineandmusicinvariousrooms
Whetheryouwanttoenjoyaglassofwineinaquietandrelaxedatmosphereorifyouprefertodancethenightawayyoudefinitelyshouldnotmissthisevening
euro 9000 per person (Physicians)euro 6500 per person (Nurses Quality Managers Data Managers
Cell Processing Technicians)
copyComugneroSilvanafotoliade
copyBergfeefotoliade copyMirkoMeierfotoliade
Your conference in good handsConference management services tailored to your goals
33
DaIly tours
Geneva City tour and Boat Cruise
Sunday1April20121340ndash1700Tuesday3April20121340ndash1700
EUR 6000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
The city tour of Geneva will show you the International part of Geneva such as the worldrsquos peacemaking organizations followedbya tourof themain touristattractions like theFlowerclockandmanymore Thenget a taste ofGenevarsquos historywith your guideonawalkingtourThetourcontinuesonthelakewithaonehourboatcruisewhichwillmakeyoudiscoverthemajorattractionsofthelakeofGenevatheWaterFountaintheUNBuildingtheCastleofBellerivetheMermaidandmanymoreinterestingsites
Meeting pointGenevaPalexpo1330 in front of the main entrance
byBengoVISTAch
Montreux with Castle Chillon
Monday2April20120900ndash1400
EUR 8000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
AfteraridethroughtheVaudcountrysidepassingthefamoustownsofVevey andMontreuxwewill arrive at theChateaudeChillonHereaguidedtourwillshowyouaroundthecastleAfterthetouryouwillboardasteamerthatwilltakeyouonabeautifultripwithlovelyviewsofthelandscapeandeventuallytakeyoutoMontreuxwhereyouwillhavetimetowanderthestreets
Meeting point GenevaPalexpo0845 in front of the main entrance
byMarekBLASZCZYK-Panoramio
Museum Tour
Monday2April20121400ndash1700
Euro 6500 per person (includingpickupandreturntoGenevaPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
by galynaforever
Consistingof fourdifferent sites theMuseacuteesdrsquoArt etdrsquoHistoire isoneof the largestmuseumgroups in SwitzerlandOver anumberofyearstheMuseacuteeshaveputtogetherimpressivecollectionsinthefieldsofarchaeologyfineartsandappliedartsandbearwitnesstothehistoryofcivilisationsfromprehistorictomoderntimesDuring the one hour tour of the Palais des Nations you will seeseveraldifferentroomsYouwillhearaboutcurrentactivitiesoftheUnitedNationsandaboutthehistoryofthePalaisdesNations
Meeting point GenevaPalexpo1345 in front of the main entrance
Day trip Gruyegravere Golden
Tuesday3April20120900ndash1700
Euro 10000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach 3courselunchmenuallentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
byLairJeanClaud
ThereisnobettertemptationthanchocolatesmellTakeajourneythroughchocolatetraditionatatastingofthemostfamousofSwissdelicaciesAdmirebreathtakinglandscapesofGruyegraveresonthewayto the cheese factory where you will receive an interesting insight on authenticAlpinecheesemaking
Meeting pointGenevaPalexpo0845 in front of the main entrance
Note for all tours Tours are based on a minimum of 25 participants If a tour does not take place due to insufficient numbers the ticket will be reimbursed in full Otherwise please note that tickets for excursions are non-refundable An English-speaking guide will conduct all toursOn-site requests for tours are welcome but cannot be guaranteed
34
travellIng to the palexpo
ThePalexpoislocatedneartheairportofGenevaeasilyaccessiblefromthecitycentrebypublictransport(busNodeg5stopldquoPalexpordquo)andbycarfromthemotorway
Arriving by Plane
Geneva Palexpo Exhibition and Conference Centre is located500meters from theGeneva InternationalAirport For thosewhowishtowalkitisapproximatelya15minutewalkfromtheairporttoPalexpofollowthesignsYoucanalsotakeNdeg5busfromtheairportldquoAeacuteroportrdquotoPalexpo(2stops)TraveltimebytaxifromtheAirporttothePalexpoisapprox5minutesCostapproximatelyCHF1500
Arriving by Train
TherearetwotrainstationsinGenevaThemainstationinthecity(GareCornavin)andtheairporttrainstation(GareAeacuteroport)
Fromthemainstationinthecityyoucantakeeitherbusnodeg5tothePalexpowhichtakesapprox15minutesAnotheroptionistotakeatraintotheairporttrainstationfromwhereitisa15minuteswalktothePalexpo
Arriving by Car
ToreachthePalexpotakethemotorwayandfollowthesignstotheairport(Aeacuteroport)orPalexpoParkingpossibilitiesavailabledirectlyatthePalexpo
Bus
EfficientgroundtransfersareavailablefromGenevaPalexpotothecitycentreandthemaintrainstationNdeg5bus(HocircpitalndashPalexpondash Aeacuteroport) links Geneva Palexpo with the City Centre in only15minutesand runs frequently fromearlymorning to late in theevening
Taxis
Taxis in Geneva can be ordered by phone hailed in the street orfoundatabout60authorisedtaxiranksintownairportandmainstation
FaresbetweenairportandcityrangefromaboutCHF3000toCHF3500anddependontrafficconditionstimeofdayandnumberofpassengers Presently the farewithinGeneva includingairport istheamountshownonthetaximeter
Public Transportation Geneva
GenevaiswellcateredtowithbusestramsandferriesThebusandtramservicesinGenevaarerunbytheTPG(TransportsPublicsGenevois)wwwtpgch
Busesand trams run from0600ndash2400dependingon the serviceEachbusandtramstophastimetablesandmapscoveringtheentireGenevanetwork
ThetramwayisunderconstantexpansionoftenresultinginroadworksTheTPGwebsitewwwtpgchisprovidinginformationontheirservicestimetablesmapsinformationonroadworksandgeneralinformation
On Friday and Saturday nights the TPG runs a night bus serviceNoctambus which runs from 000 ndash 0400 (although times can beinfrequentandirregular)
How to purchase a ticket
Allvisitorsstayingatahotel inGenevacanbenefitfromtheGenevaTransport Card with no additional cost This personal and non-transferablepassisestablisheduponthevisitorrsquoscheck-inatthehotelenabling itsholderuseof theentirepublic transportationnetwork inGenevawithout restriction (bus trainandboat)withvalidity for theentiredurationofhisherstayincludingthedepartureday
IfarrivingattheairportyoucanpickupafreeticketforpublictransportfromthemachineinthebaggagecollectionareaattheArrivallevelThisUniresoticketofferedbyGenevaInternationalAirportallowsyoutousepublictransportinGenevafreeforaperiodof80minutes
Regularticketscanalsobepurchasedfromthemachineslocatedatbusstops(CHForEurochangerequired)andattheSwissrailwaystation
35
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1 5 De la Paix ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
2 5 Intercontinental ldquoIntercontinentalrdquo bus ndeg 5
3 5 Kempinski No bus or tram near hotel ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15 approx 15 minutes walking distance away
4 5 Mandarin Oriental ldquoBel-Airrdquo bus ndeg 1 ndeg 3 ndeg 5 ndeg 7 ndeg 10 or ndeg 19
5 5 Moumlvenpick na free shuttle from hotel to airport
6 5 Swissocirctel ldquoPlace du Portrdquo bus ndeg 6 ndeg 8 ndeg 9 or ndeg 27
7 4+ Starling (ex Crowne Plaza)
5 minutes walking distance to congress centre
8 4 Auteuil ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
9 4 Bristol ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
10 4 Cornavin ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
11 4 Crowne Plaza (ex Ramada Park)
ldquoDe Joinvillerdquo bus ndeg10
12 4 De la Vendeacutee ldquoPetit-Vendeacuteerdquo bus ndeg 21
13 4 Epsom ldquoButinirdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg15
14 4 Le Montbrillant ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
15 4 Les Nations ldquoVidolletrdquo bus ndeg 5
16 4 Nash-Ville ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
17 4 NH Geneva Airport na free shuttle from hotel to airport
18 4 NH Rex ldquoCharmillesrdquo bus ndeg 10 ldquoServetterdquo tram ndeg 14 or ndeg 16
19 4 Novotel ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
20 4 Rotary ldquoChantepouletrdquo bus ndeg 10
21 4 Royal ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
22 4 Tiffany ldquoPlace du Cirquerdquo bus ndeg 1 ldquoRue du Standrdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15 ldquoBel-Airrdquo bus ndeg 10
No Category Hotel Name Bus- Tramstop
23 4 Warwick ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
24 3 Astoria ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
25 3 Bernina ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
26 3 Citadines Genegraveve Ferney Voltaire
public transport not recommended 10 minutes drive by car to congress venue
27 3 Cristal ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
28 3 Drake amp Longchamp ldquoButinirdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
29 3 Edelweiss ldquoNavigationrdquo bus ndeg 1
30 3 Eden ldquoSismondirdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
31 3 Express by Holiday Inn na free shuttle from hotel to airport
32 3 International amp Terminus ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
33 3 Jade ldquoMocirclerdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
34 3 Kipling ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
35 3 Le Grenil ldquoJonctionrdquo bus ndeg 10 ldquoPlace du Cirquerdquo tram ndeg 13
36 3 Longemalle ldquoPlace du Portrdquo bus ndeg 6 ndeg 8 ndeg 9 or ndeg 27
37 3 Mon Repos ldquoJardin Botaniquerdquo bus ndeg 28 ldquoSeacutecheronrdquo bus ndeg 1
38 3 Phoenix ldquoDe Joinvillerdquo bus ndeg10
39 3 f6 (ex Quality City Centre)
ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
40 3 Ramada Encore ldquoStade de Genegraveverdquo bus ndeg ndeg 21 ndeg 22 ndeg 42 or ndeg 43
41 3 Strasbourg Univers ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
42 3 Suisse ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
43 3 Suitehotel ldquoPailly (Balexert)rdquo bus ndeg 10
44 3 Trente Trois 33 ldquoDe Joinvillerdquo bus ndeg10
45 3 Windsor ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
46 2 Etap ldquoPailly (Balexert)rdquo bus ndeg 10
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regIstratIon Forms
Goto bull EBMT 2012 Registration Form bull EBMT 2012 Education Day for Nurses bull EBMT 2012 Patient amp Family Day bull Hotel Reservation Form
21
sCIentIFIC programme Data management group
As inprevious years theEBMTDataManagementgroupwill usetheopportunityprovidedbythisAnnualMeetingtoofferaseriesoftechnicalandscientificsessionsfordatamanagementprofessionalswithinaninteractiveandfriendlyenvironmentThiswillbeanotheruniqueopportunityforindividualsfromdifferentcentrescountriesandinstitutionstomeetupandgettoknoweachotherfacetoface
ProMISe Training SessionsWeareonceagainofferingtrainingsessionsonhowtoaccessandusetheRegistrydatabasebymeansofProMISeforData Entry andData Retrieval ndash with additional sessions this year for HLA and MED-B formsTheData Entrysession isan introductionandonlyabsolute beginners shouldsignupforitThiscoursewillemphasizehowtoenteraMED-Aregistration(includingsubsequenttransplantandfollow-upsforapatient)TheData Retrieval session will focus on obtaining data listings frequencies and how to run reportsAlthough this course is open to all users it is not recommendedforpeoplewhoareabsolutebeginners[PleasenotethattheDataRetrievalsessiononTuesday isarepetitionoftheMondaysessiontoallowmoreparticipantstoattendandbenefitfromthecourse]
The HLA Data Entry session on Tuesday is a workshop sessionwhich will focus on how to enter HLA typing reports for thoseusers who want to do it themselves (building on the morningrsquosHLAEducationalsession inthe lecturehall)Thissession isaimedprimarily at experienced ProMISe users The ADVANCED DATA ENTRY (including MED-B) amp QampA training session on Tuesdayafternoon is open to everyoneandwillconcentrateonexamplesofcomplexdataincludingaddingmissingdatafollowupssubsequentdiagnosesandtransplantsaswellastheintricaciesofMED-BdataentrywithapracticalQampAsession
Please note A maximum of 30 participants can attend eachProMISe training session in the main computer room We kindlyask participants to register in advance following the instructions providedonthecongressregistrationformwithaseparateformtobecompletedforProMISetrainingcourses
Educational SessionsAvariedprogrammefordatamanagementprofessionalsatalllevelsof their career Therewillbeeducational sessions toassistpeoplewho are new to the field to enhance their knowledge and somesessionswithhigherscientificcontextwhichshouldbeofinteresttoeverybodyregardlessofbackgroundThesessionswillincludebullScience-stemcellmobilizationantibodiesacuteleukaemiaHLAbullJACIE-explanationandrequirementsforJACIEaccreditationbullDataqualityndashalwaysimportantbullPaediatricsbullSessionsonFollow-upformssolidtumours(withreferenceto
Med-Bforms)survivorshipandlong-termfollow-upfocusingonissuesfacedbypatients
bullHintsandtipsfortransplantregistrationndashaworkshoptypesessionondataentryforallcentres
bullPresentationsfromDatamanagersandotherprofessionalsbasedincentressharingtheirexperiencendashwithexamplesofprocedurestheyusetoensuregoodworkingpractise
Werecommendparticipantstoattendasmanysessionsaspossiblendasheveniftheydonotseemtorelatetotheirwork(wehavefoundinthepastthatpeoplelearnmoreaboutadulttransplantsbyfindingoutwhatisinvolvedinpaediatrictransplants)Sothatwecanalllearnfrom each other we encourage active participation raising issuesandrequestingclarifications
1500 ndash 1800 Statistical Course 1 Saturday 31 March 2012
0900 ndash 1200 Statistical Course 2 Sunday 1 April 2012
1340 ndash 1540 Statistical Symposium Tuesday 3 April 2012
1600 ndash 1730 Statistical Roundtable Tuesday 3 April 2012
22
0900 ndash 1700 ProMISe2 Training Sessions
0900ndash1200 Data retrieval (experienced users only)KeirenKirklandJuliaLee(LondonUK)
1330ndash1430 HLA data entry (experienced users only)ShelleyHewerdineAugustinCabrera(LondonUK)
1500ndash1700 Advanced data entry (including Med B) and Q amp A workshopCarmenRuiz(LondonUK)
0900 ndash 1630 ProMISe2 Training Sessions
0900ndash1200 Data entry (new users only)HelenBaldomero(BaselCH)NicoleRaus(LyonFR)
1330ndash1630 Data retrieval (experienced users only)KeirenKirklandJuliaLee(LondonUK)
0900 ndash 1030 JACIE Educational Session
1045 ndash 1710 Educational Sessions
1045ndash1125 Stem cell mobilization ndash a key development in modern blood and marrow transplantationCurlyMorris(BelfastUK)
0900 ndash 1500 Educational Sessions
0900ndash1030 HLAIliasDoxiadis(LeidenNL)
1040ndash1120 AntibodiesSilviaMontoto(LondonUK)
1130ndash1210 Acute leukaemia (including ALL)SebastianGiebel(GliwicePL)
1210ndash1330 LunchBreak
1330ndash1410 Centre presentation ndash details to be adviced
1420ndash1500 Centre presentation ndash details to be adviced
1135ndash1215 Hints and tips for transplant registration with the EBMTCarmenRuiz(LondonUK)
1225ndash1305 The importance of follow-up formsSimonaIacobelli(RomeIT)
1305ndash1400 LunchBreak
1400ndash1440 Survivorship follow up issues and patientsrsquo experiencesMichelleKenyon(LondonUK)
1450ndash1530 Solid tumoursDidierBlaise(MarseilleFR)
1540ndash1620 Paediatric diseasesIsaacYaniv(Petach-TikvaIL)
1630ndash1710 Queries questions and the first Data Quality QuizBeateLindner(InnsbruckAT)FranziskaStrehle(UlmDE)
sCIentIFIC programme Data management group tuesDay 3 aprIl 2012
sCIentIFIC programme Data management group monDay 2 aprIl 2012
23
sCIentIFIC programme QualIty management group monDay 2 aprIl 2012
1030 ndash 1130 Workshop 1Indicators (JACIE Standards)
1030ndash1040 Clinical indicatorPhillipeLewalle(BrusselsBE)
1040ndash1050 Collection indicatorPhuongHuynh(BrusselsBE)
1050ndash1100 Processing IndicatorGillesClapisson(LyonFR)
1100ndash1130 Q amp A
1400 ndash 1500 Lecture 1How we validate the apheresis machine
Chair Harry C Schouten (Maastricht NL)
1400ndash1420 tbc1420ndash1440 SandraLoaiza(LondonUK)1440ndash1500 KristinaHoumllig(DresdenDE)
1515 ndash 1615 Lecture 2Can you save money by improving the quality
Chair Elena Vassalo (Turin IT)
1515ndash1615 FreacutedeacutericNouaille(Neuilly-sur-SeineFR)
1630 ndash 1730 Lecture 3Engaging physicians in quality
Chair Pierre Biron (Lyon FR)
1630ndash1730 EduardoOlavarria(PamplonaES)
1730 ndash 1830 Workshop 2Electronic quality management system (commercial and in-inhouse alternatives)
1730ndash1740 Manual systemKirtashPatel(LondonUK)
1740ndash1750 Electronic system used at Maastricht University HospitalBiancaWauben(MaastrichtNL)
1750ndash1800 Electronic system used at Leacuteon-BeacuterardPierreEmmanuelDonot(LyonFR)
1800ndash1830 Q amp A
aDvanCe notICe
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39th Annual Meeting of the European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation
39th Meeting of the Physicians29th Meeting of the EBMT Nurses Group12th Meeting of the EBMT Data Management Group5th Meeting of the Quality Management Group2nd Meeting of the Cell Processing Group7th EBMTPatientampFamilyDaybullSaturday6April2013
London UK bull 7 ndash 10 April 2013
2013
European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation
EBMTExcellence in Science
24
1st ebmt Cell proCessIng Day monDay 2 aprIl 2012
1st Meeting of the EBMT Cell Processing Group
ThefirstCell Processing Day of theEBMT isplannedjointlybyEBMTandISCT
It is mainly intended for persons working in the cellprocessing laboratory as technicians working on thebenchbiologistsandphysiciansdirectlyinvolvedincellprocessing cell processing laboratory managers andpersons responsible for quality assessment of the cell processingpart
The programme includes theoretical presentationsdiscussions and sessions considering practical aspectsofcellprocessingproblemmanagementandreporting
The Cell Processing Group will meet on Monday 2 April 2012 andisanintegralpartoftheEBMT2012Annual Meeting which takes place at the PalexpoGenevainSwitzerlandfrom1ndash4April2012
PhotoBloodcellscopyKeystoneSciencePhotoLibraryAndrewSyred
Taking place during the EBMT 2012
Annual Meeting
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 1Stem cell engineering
Chairs Ineke Slaper-Cortenbach (Utrecht NL) Federico Rodriguez (San Diego USA)
Graft engineering Mimicking the marrow microenvironment for cord expansionVardaDeutsch(Tel-AvivIL)
Cryopreservation and thawing of hamatopoietic cellsGregorioMartin-Henao(BarcelonaES)
0930 ndash 1100 Technical aspects IBasic processing aspects and problem management
Chair Francesco Lanza (Cremona IT)
Processing of the peripheral blood progenitor cell products using a novel acustophoresis platformStefanScheding(LundSE)
Thawing of stem cell products in the lab or bedsideFedericoRodriguez(SanDiegoUSA)
Erythrocyte depletion when amp howDamianosSotiropoulos(ThessalonikiGR)
1100ndash1130 Pause
1130 ndash 1300 Quality assessment
Chair Christian Chabannon (Marseille FR)
CD34 enumeration pre and post cryopreservationFrancescoLanza(CremonaIT)
Terminology and labeling of cellular therapy productsInekeSlaper-Cortenbach(UtrechtNL)
GMP facilities what for and what are the rulesChristianKalberer(BaselCH)
1300ndash1400 Lunch
1400 ndash 1530 Oral session Stem cell mobilization and graft engineering
Chairs Francesco Lanza (Cremona IT) Mario Bargetzi (Aarau CH)
Oral sessions to be defined according to abstract reviewing
1530ndash1600 CoffeeBreak
1600 ndash 1730 Technical aspects IIAdvanced cell engineering
Chair Martin Hildebrandt (Hannover DE)
Cell selection for clinical use Regulatory T cellsMatthiasEdinger(RegensburgDE)
Engineering of T-helper cells and cytotoxic T-cellsTobiasFeuchtinger(TuumlbingenDE)
Expansion of NK cells for clinical useUlrikeKoehl(FrankfurtDE)
25
1st ebmt paeDIatrIC Day tuesDay 3 aprIl 2012
Taking place during the EBMT 2012
Annual Meeting
Paediatric Day
During EBMT 2012 Annual Meeting taking place atthePalexpoGenevaSwitzerlandfrom1ndash4April2012there will be a special day for paediatric stem celltransplantation
Almost all paediatric activities such as educationalworkingpartyscientificandpostersessionshavebeenregroupedandwillbeheldonTuesday 3 April 2012
Nurses paediatric sessions will take place on MondayandWednesday
copypicturesYantra-FotoliacomKarinHildebrand-FotoliacomVRD-Fotoliacom
0800 ndash 0900 Educational SessionHaemaglobinopathy and HSCT
Chairs Guido Lucarelli (Rome IT) Ardeshir Ghavamzadeh (Tehran IR)
0800ndash0830 ThalassaemiaEmanueleAngelucci(CalgiariIT)
0830ndash0900 Sickle cell anaemiaFranccediloiseBernaudin(CreacuteteilFR)
0800 ndash 0900 WorkshopDecision making How to choose a cord blood unit
Chairs Marie Robin (Paris FR) Vincent Kindler (Geneva CH)
0800ndash0830 Umbilical cord blood transplantation how when and for whomArnonNagler(TelHashomerIL)
0830ndash0900 Single double CB unit or intramedullar application VandersonRocha(OxfordUK)
0930 ndash 1100 Plenary 3Paediatric Day
Chairs Christina Peters (Vienna AT) Kurt Leibundgut (Berne CH)
0930ndash1000 Advances in overcoming treatment resistance in recurrent malignant brain tumours
From autologous to allogeneic HSCT following myeloablative chemotherapy HishamAbdel-Azim(LosAngelesUS)
1000ndash1030 Allogeneic HSCT for children with monosomy 7FrancoLocatelli(RomeIT)
1030ndash1100 Paediatric haploidentical allogeneic stem cell transplantationPeterLang(TuumlbingenDE)
1100ndash1130 CoffeeBreak
1130 ndash 1300 Working PartyPaediatric Diseases
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time Meeting 5Post-transplant care when the child becomes an adult
Chairs Giorgio Dini (Genoa IT) Tayfun Guumlngoumlr (Zurich CH)
1310ndash1330 Transition paediatrics-adult care CharlotteNiemeyer(FreiburgDE)
1330ndash1350 Adolescence in the posttransplant phase ThomasKlingebiel(FrankfurtDE)
1400 ndash 1530 Oral SessionPaediatric transplantation
1530ndash1600 CoffeeBreak
1600 ndash 1730 Working PartyInborn Errors
1730 ndash 1900 Poster Session
26
Call For abstraCts
Abstract Submission Deadlines
21 November 2011 Nurses Group15 December 2011 Physicians amp Data Management Group
Allparticipantsareinvitedtosubmitabstractsononeofthetopicslistedonpage27
Abstracts may only be submitted via Internet Late abstracts will not be considered
Tosubmityourabstractpleasegotothewebsiteat wwwebmtorgebmt2012
Thedifferent submission links forphysiciansnursesand thedatamanagement group will be available on the internet ldquoCall for AbstractsrdquoPleasemakesuretoselecttheappropriatelink
Inordertostandardizetheabstractlayoutweaskyoutoreadthepreparation guidelines at this link CAREFULLY Avoid submissionwithin48hoursofthedeadlineforbestsystemperformance
Guidelines for submission of abstracts
1 Abstracts may be submitted only via Internet Abstractssubmittedviafaxore-mailwillnotbeaccepted
2 AllabstractsmustbesubmittedandpresentedinEnglish3 Abstractsshouldcontainoriginalmaterialneitherpublishednor
presentedelsewherepriorto1 April 20124 Withinternetsubmissionofanabstracttheauthor(s)transfer(s)
all copyrightownership to theEuropeanGroup forBloodandMarrowTransplantation
5 Abstractsshouldbeinformativecontainingobjectivesmethodsresultsandaconclusion Just thepromiseof furtherdataanddiscussionisnotacceptable
6 The abstract text may not be longer than 2rsquo500 charactersincludingspaces
7 Tables charts and other graphics arepermittedandmustbeinJPGorGIFformatofhighresolutionandsuitableforreproductionin black amp white A separate upload button is provided (max 2 graphics perabstract)Nophotosmaybesubmitted
8 Avoid complex mathematical formulae Greek letters andsymbols For the symbols lt or gt type instead lt= or gt= Forsuperscript use caret (^) eg 10^6 instead of 106 Instead oflsquoIFN-grsquouseforexamplelsquoIFN-grsquoorlsquoIFN-gammarsquoetc
9 Allabbreviationsmustbedefinedthefirsttimetheyappearinyourtext(butdonotdefineinthetitle)ExampleGraft-versus-hostdisease(GvHD)beforebeingusedasanabbreviationonly
10 Authorsarerequestedtoselectatopicunderwhichtheywishtheirabstracttobereviewed
11 Authorsshouldindicatetheirpreferredmethodofpresentation bullOralPresentation bullPosterPresentation bullOralorPosterPresentation Theselectioncommitteereservestherighttodecideonthefinal
allocationandpresentationmethod12 Ifanabstract isaccepted thepresentingauthormust register
andattendthecongressAcceptanceofapaperimpliespaymentoftheregistrationfeebythepresentingauthor
13 After having submitted your abstract you will receive aconfirmation by e-mail with the following information (please
makesuretostateyourcorrectemailaddress) bullreference number of your abstract (for correspondence and
questionsthatmightarise) bullyourpersonalaccesscodes
Shouldyouwishtomakecorrectionstoanabstractalreadysubmittedor if you wish to submit other abstracts later you may use theseaccesscodesThiswillshortenthesubmissionprocedure
Correctionstoabstractscanonlybemadeuptothedeadlinesof
21November2011 Nurses Group15December2011 Physicians amp Data Management Group
(Afterthesedatesnoabstractsorchangesmaybeaccepted)IfyouhavedifficultiesinsubmittingyourabstractsorifyouneedanyfurtherinformationpleasecontacttheAbstracthotlinePhone+41616867722(MondayndashFridayduringCETbusinesshours)
Notification
AbstractsaresubjecttoapprovalbytheScientificCommitteeandtofinalassignmentforinclusionintheprogrammeasanoralorposterpresentation
Authors from the Nurses Group will be notified at the end ofDecember2011
AuthorsformthePhysiciansandDataManagementGroupwillbenotifiedattheendofJanuary2012
Allauthorswillbecontactedbye-mail(thereforeitisessentialthatyouindicateyourcorrecte-mailaddress)Authorswillbeinformedasto whether they are to present their abstract orally or in the form of a posterFullinstructionsconcerningthepreparationandpresentationwillbeincluded
Publication
AllacceptedabstractswillbepublishedinasupplementoftheBoneMarrowTransplantationJournalaswellasonCD-ROMavailableatthecongressFullabstracttextswillbeviewableontheEBMT2012websitetwoweekspriortothecongress
Basic Science Award for Physicians
This award will be presented to the best Basic Science Abstractsubmittedunderanyrelevanttopic
The aim of this award is to increase the level of basic science atthemeetingandparticularlyyounginvestigatorsareencouragedtosubmittheirworkTheprizewinningabstractwillbeselectedfromthe top-scoringabstractsbyaScientificCommitteeheadedby theChairsoftheEBMTDevelopmentalCommittee
Authorssubmittingabasicscienceabstractare invitedto tick therespectiveboxintheonlinesubmissionthusindicatingthewishtobeconsideredfortheBasicScienceAward
Theprize-winningabstractwillbepresentedaspartofthePresidentialSymposiumonMonday2April2012Thisyearrsquosprizeofeuro2rsquo000isgenerouslysupportedbyGenzyme
27
Call For abstraCts
Main Topics for Abstract Submission
Please carefullyselectthetopicunderwhichyouwishtosubmityourabstract for reviewAbstracts not submittedunder anappropriatetopicmaybeincorrectlyreviewedandrejected
Physicians
General Topics1 CellularGenetherapiesandCytokines2 StemcellresearchandExperimentalstemcelltransplantation3 StemcellmobilizationandGraftengineering
Transplant-specific topics4 Stemcellsource5 Stemcelldonor6 Acutegraft-versus-hostdisease7 Chronicgraft-versus-hostdisease8 Infectiouscomplications9 Earlycomplications10 Latecomplications11 Reduced-intensityconditioning12 MinimalresidualdiseaseToleranceChimerismandImmune
reconstitution13 Paediatricissues14 Regulatoryissues
Disease-specific topics15 Acuteleukaemia16 Aplasticanaemia17 Autoimmunediseases18 Chronicleukaemia19 HaemoglobinopathyandInbornerrorsofmetabolism20Lymphoma21 Multiplemyeloma22Myelodysplasia23Solidtumours
Nurses Group
Care-specific topics24Careofthecare-giver25Complementarytherapies26Donorissues27 Ethicalissues28Impactofnewtherapiesonpatientcare29Outpatientdevelopments30PalliativeandEndoflifecare31 PatientinformationandEducation32Protectivecare33Psycho-socialissues34Sexuality35Standardsofcare36Symptomsmanagement
37 EducationandSupportofnurses38Management39SurvivorshipandLateeffects40Qualityoflife
Data Management Group
41 DataManagement42Statistics
CME Accreditation at EBMT 2012
AsaparticipantofEBMT2012youareeligibletoreceiveContinuingMedical Education (CME) credit points from the EuropeanHematologyAssociation(EHA)
EuropeanhaematologistsarehighlymotivatedtoprovideproofthattheyareupdatingtheirknowledgeandskillsthroughparticipationinCMEactivitiesTheEuropeanHematologyAssociationCMESystemis being implementedas a service to Europeanhaematologists inresponse to this need The System facilitates identification andregistrationinCMEactivitieswhichhavebeensubmittedtoapeer-reviewaccreditationprocessandrespondtopre-establishedqualitystandards
CMEaccreditationisapermanentfeatureofEBMTannualmeetings
PhysiciansattendingEBMT2012areeligibletoreceive1EHA-CMEcreditpointforeveryhourofaccreditedscientificprogramme
EHA-CMEpointswillbeawardedforthefollowingsessionsbullEducationalsessionsbullWorkshopsessionsbullControversysessionsbullPlenarysessionsbullJointsessionsbullPresidentialsymposiumbullWorkingPartysessionsbullOralsessionsbullLunchtimemeetings
How to claim your EHA-CME points
The electronic EHA-CME system is fully automated and enablesparticipantsattheEBMT2012toclaimtheircreditsonline
You may create your account claim your credits and print yourEHA-CMEcertificateonlineatwwwehaweborg(select lsquoCMErsquo)FulldetailsonhowtocollectyourCMEpointswillbestatedintheFinalProgramme
Further information on the European Hematology Association CME system is available at cmeehaweborgandwwwehaweborg
28
regIstratIon
Registration fee
Until 12 January
2012
As from 13 January to 1March2012
As from 2 March
2012
PhysiciansMember euro300ndash euro420ndash euro480ndash
Non-Member euro450ndash euro560ndash euro650ndash
Nurses Group
Data Mgmt Group
Quality Mgmt Group
Cell Processing Technicians
Member euro200ndash euro320ndash euro380ndash
Non-Member euro300ndash euro420ndash euro480ndash
Student euro120ndash euro150ndash euro180ndash
Accompanying person
euro 25ndash euro 25ndash euro 25ndash
StudentsmustbeoneoftheauthorsofanacceptedabstractandmustprovideproofofundergraduatestudentstatusAwrittencertificationbytheheadoftheprogrammeisrequiredandmustbesenttoCongrex(Fax+41616867788)
The fee for active participants includes unlimited access to allsessionstheWelcomeReceptionaccesstotheExhibitiononecopyoftheFinalProgrammeandonecopyoftheAbstractBook
ThefeeforaccompanyingpersonsincludestheWelcomeReceptionandaccesstotheExhibition
PleasenoteAlthoughincludedintheregistrationfeesomesessionsand the Welcome Reception require separate registration (seeregistrationform)
Online Registration
ParticipantscanregisterviaInternetwwwebmtorgebmt2012PleasereadtheinstructionsontheInternetcarefullyFor online reservations payment by credit card is required Please do not use the online registration for group registrations
Registration form
ToregisterforthemeetingpleasereturntheregistrationformtotheOrganizingSecretariatinBasel
Group Registration
In order to make a group registration please request the specialgroupregistrationformfromtheOrganizingSecretariatordownloadthefile fromthewebsitewwwebmtorgebmt2012Onthis formyou can enter all participantsrsquo information together with your postal address and contact details Please note that we need thecomplete individual addresses (hospital department streetname and number postal code and city) of each participant Forfurther assistance please contact the Organizing Secretariat at ebmtcongrexcom
On-site Registration
TheregistrationdeskatthePalexpoisopenduringthefollowinghours
Saturday 31March2012 1700 ndash1900hSunday 1April2012 0800ndash1900hMonday 2April2012 0730ndash1800hTuesday 3April2012 0730ndash1800hWednesday 4April2012 0715ndash1300h
All documents including registration packets (congress walletpersonalnamebadgeabstractbookvouchers)willbehandedovertotheregisteredparticipantsOn-site registration will be accepted but receip of all congressdocumentscannotbeguaranteedPleasearriveearlyifyouwishtoregisteron-site
Payment
All fees for the congress registration and social events should bepaidinEURO(euro)totheEBMT2012OrganizingSecretariatndashclearlystatingtheparticipantlsquosnameandaddress
bull bybanktransfer(freeofcharge)to -BeneficiaryCongrexSwitzerlandLtdEBMT2012 -UBSAGBaselSwitzerland EUROAccountNo233-50301062A IBANCodeCH210023323350301062A
-BICUBSWCHZH80A -ClearingNo233
bull bycreditcard(VisaMasterCardAmericanExpress)
Responsibility
The participant acknowledges that heshe has no right to lodgedamage claims against the organizers should the holding of thecongress be hindered or prevented by unexpected political oreconomiceventsorgenerallyby forcemajeureorshould thenon-appearance of speakers or other reasons necessitate programmechangesWithregistrationtheparticipantacceptsthisproviso
By finishing the application the participant declares that heshe agrees to its personal and company data being processed byCongrexandthat thisdatamaybeusedfor informationpurposesoncongressesandevents in thefieldofhematologyorganizedbyCongrex In theopposingcase theparticipantnotifiesCongrexatthetimeofreturningthesignedapplication
Confirmation
Upon receipt of the correct registration fee each participant willreceiveaconfirmationofregistrationPleasebringthisconfirmationto the registration desk at the congress centre as proof of yourregistration
Cancellation Refund Policy
Refund of registration fees less 25 administrative charges canbeapplied for inwritinguntil1February2012 to theOrganizingSecretariat inBasel SwitzerlandAfter thisdateno refundwillbepossibleForanychangeofnamesafeeofeuro30ndashwillbecharged
29
general InFormatIon (In alphabetICal orDer)
Address before and after the EBMT 2012
OrganizingSecretariatEBMT2012 Tel +41616867711coCongrexSwitzerlandLtd Fax +41616867788POBox E-mail ebmtcongrexcom4002BaselSwitzerland wwwebmtorgebmt2012
Currency
TheofficialcurrencyistheSwissfranc(CHF)Althoughnotpartofthe EU many prices are nonetheless indicated in Euros and somemerchantsmayacceptEurosVisaMasterCardandAmericanExpressarewidelyacceptedandATMsarewidespreadBanksofferthebestexchangeratesfortravellerchequesandforeigncurrencybut it isalsopossibletoexchangemoneyatmajorhotelsmaintrainstationsandairportsBanksareopenMondaytoFriday
Exhibition
TheEBMT2012exhibitionpresentingthelatesttechnicalequipmentandpharmaceuticalproductswilltakeplaceinHall1ofthePalexpoGenevaThedetailedExhibitProspectuscanbeobtainedfromtheExhibitionDepartment(exhibitionchcongrexcom)
Final Programme
The Final Programme will be available on the Internet (wwwebmtorgebmt2012) by March 2012 Please indicate youremailaddressontheregistrationformandyouwillbeinformedassoonastheFinalProgrammeisontheInternetTheFinalProgrammebookletwillbealsodistributedatthemeetinginGeneva
Insurance
Themeetingorganizerscannotacceptliabilityforpersonalinjuriessustainedorfor lossordamageofpropertybelongingtomeetingparticipants or their accompanyingpersons eitherduring or as aresultofthemeetingPleasecheckthevalidityofyourowninsurance
Invitation Letters
IndividualsrequiringanofficialletterofinvitationinordertoattendthemeetingmaywritetotheOrganizingSecretariat(ebmtcongrexcom)Thisprocedureisdesignedtoassistparticipantstoobtainavisaorpermissiontoattendthemeetinganddoesnotapplytoregistrationfeesorotherexpenses
Please note that invitation letters can only be sent if the registration and payment has been received by the Organizing Secretariat
Italian Agency
ItalianparticipantsrequiringspecificauthorizationfromtheItalianHealthMinistryareadvisedtocontact
AIMEDUCATIONndashAIMGroup Tel +3902566011MsCristinaGhidoli Fax +390270048585ViaGiuseppeRipamonti129 E-mail cghidoniaimgroupeu20141MilanItaly wwwaimgroupeu
Language
TheofficialcongresslanguageisEnglishSimultaneous translation (English French German) will beprovidedforthePatientampFamilyDay
Lunches
FromMondaytillWednesdaylunchwillbeofferedintheexhibitionareaofthecongressvenue
Registration
Fordetailedinformationpleaserefertopage28
Speakersrsquo Service Centre (SSC)
TherewillbeacentrallylocatedSpeakersrsquoServiceCentreconnectedtoalllectureroomsAllspeakersarerequestedtohandintheirPowerPointpresentationspriortotheirlectureattheSSC
Tipping
Servicechargesaregenerally includedhowever it iscustomarytorounduptheamountwhenpayinginrestaurantsandtaxis
Transportation in Geneva
Geneva iswell catered towithbuses tramsand ferriesaswellasregulartrainconnectionstothetrainstationsldquoCornavinrdquointhecitycentreandldquoAeacuteroportrdquoattheairportPleaserefertoldquoTravellingtothePalexpordquo(page34)formoredetails
Venue
TheEBMT2012meetingwilltakeplaceatthePalexpoGenevawhichis conveniently located inwalkingdistance to theGenevaAirportandonly15minutesawayfromdowntownGeneva
Palexpo Exhibition amp Conference Center1218Grand-SaconnexGenevaSwitzerlandwwwgeneva-palexpoch
Visa Requirements
In order to visit Switzerland you may need to apply for an entryvisa Please check the currentVISA requirementswith thenearestSwissConsulateorEmbassy inyourcountrybeforeyourdeparturetoGenevaPleasealsobewellawareofthetimeforprocessingtheapplicationstoensureyouapplyintimeforyourvisit
World Wide Web
Please visit the EBMT 2012 website wwwebmtorgebmt2012 for regularly updated news and information Abstract submissionregistration compilation of your personal congress programme aswellas reservationofaccommodationand tours canbemadeviathislink
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CIty oF geneva
Geneva
EmbeddedbetweentheAlpsandtheJurahillstheFrench-speaking
cityofGenevaliesinthebaywheretheRhoneleavesLakeGeneva
WithitshumanitariantraditionandcosmopolitanflairtheEuropean
seatoftheUNOandheadquartersoftheRedCrossisknownasthe
ldquocapitalofpeacerdquo
The symbol of the city is the ldquoJet drsquoeaurdquo ndash a fountain with a
140-metre-highwater jetattheperipheryofLakeGenevaTheold
towntheheartofGenevawiththeshoppingandbusinessquarter
issituatedontheleftbankoftheriverThereyoucanfindStPeterrsquos
CathedralaswellasthePlaceduBourg-de-Fourwhichistheoldest
squareinthecityQuayslakesidepromenadescountlessparkslively
sidestreetsintheoldtownandelegantshopsinvitegueststostroll
Besides being a congress city Geneva is also a centre for culture
andhistoryfortradefairsandexhibitionsThelaquoHorlogeFleuriraquothe
largeflowerclockintheldquoJardinAnglaisrdquo(EnglishGarden)isaworld-
renownedsymboloftheGenevawatchindustry
CulturallythismostwesterncityofSwitzerlandhasmuchtooffer
InternationalartistsperformintheGrandTheacuteacirctreandGenevaOpera
HouseGenevaalsoofferswiderangeofmuseumssuchastheldquoMuseacutee
internationaldelrsquohorlogerierdquoawatchmuseumwithacollectionof
jewellerywatchesandmusicalclocksandtheInternationalMuseum
oftheRedCrossandRedCrescentwhichprovidesaninsightintothe
workofthesehumanitarianorganizations
Climate
Genevaissituatedatahighaltitudewhichtogetherwiththelake
temperstheprevailingcontinentalclimateSummersarepleasantly
warmtohotandwintersrelativelymildwithtemperatureshovering
just above or below freezing In spring the temperatures range
fromapprox5degCto20degCthereforeawarmcoatespeciallyforthe
eveningsisrecommended
Shopping in Geneva GenevarsquosexclusiveshopsarelocatedontheRuesBassesndashthechicRueduRhocircneRuede laConfeacutedeacuterationRueduMarcheacuteandRuedelaCroix-drsquoOrWatchandjewelleryshopslinethesestreetsquiteliterallywithgoldAsanalternativeexcellentSwisschocolateissoldat the Du Rhocircne Rue de la Confeacutedeacuteration 3 and at the MartelRuedelaCroix-drsquoOr4MeanwhileforastrollaroundtheantiquesquarterandartgalleriesavisittotheOldTownandtheSt-GervaisandPacircquisdistrictsisamustGenevahasmanyoutdoormarkets forexample theflowermarketon the PlaceduMolard and the clothes andbookmarket on thePlace de la Madeleine which are open daily Flea markets areheld on Wednesdays and Saturdays at the Plaine de Plainpalais(0800ndash1800)OnTuesdayandFridaymorningsthesamespotisusedforacolourfulfruitandvegetablemarket(0800ndash1300)OnThursday regionalhandicraftsare soldat thePlacede laFusterie(0800ndash1900)The main department stores in Geneva are Bon Geacutenie Rue duMarcheacute34GlobusRueduRhocircne48andManorRueCornavin6Generalopeninghours for shops inGenevaareMonday toFriday0830ndash1900(Thursdayuntil2100)andSaturday0800ndash1800
Restaurants GenevaoffersafantasticselectionoftraditionalandlocalfareaswellasexcellentinternationalandethniccuisineLocal Geneva specialities include fresh fish from the lake and avarietyofporkdishes includingpetit saleacute (saltpork)and longeole (pork sausage) Traditional Swiss restaurants can also be foundthroughoutthecityA large variety of international restaurants offering moderntraditional ethnic or fusion menus can also be found in GenevaTherearegoodFrenchrestaurants inthehotelsonQuaiDuMontBlancandCheminduPetitSaconnexandonRuedeLausanneTheBoulevardHelvetiqueisagoodplacetofindgreatcafeacutesManyGenevarestaurantscloseonweekendsandespeciallySundayssocallaheadtoenquirereservationsarerecommended
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hotel aCCommoDatIon anD travel bookIngs
Official travel agency
Congrex Travel AGPOBox4002BaselSwitzerland
Hotel accommodationHotel rooms in various price categories in the city of Geneva have beenreserved
Tel +41616909411Fax +41616909414E-mailebmthotelcongrexcom
Online bookings
Participants can book their hotel room via internet wwwcongrexchebmt2012Fullprepaymentbycreditcard(VisaMastercardorAmericanExpress)ismandatoryifyouregisteron-lineEachparticipantwillreceiveaconfirmationAfter12 January 2012hotelaccommodationissubjecttoavailability
Hotel reservation form
If you have no access to the Internet please send the Hotel Reservation Form as soon as possible but latest by 12 January 2012toCongrexTravelAGAftertheabovementioneddeadlinerequestswillbeacceptedbuthotelaccommodationissubjecttoavailabilityandcannotbeguaranteedAfterthisdeadlinealatereservationfeeof euro30ndashwillbechargedAdditionallytheformoffersyouthechoicetomakeeitheradepositpaymentwithrestpaymentbyinvoicetoCongrexTravelAGbefore thecongressoradepositpaymentwithrestpaymentdirectlyupondepartureatthehotelagainstcreditcardguarantee
Payment policy
To guarantee your reservation a deposit of EUR 200ndashisrequiredUpon receipt of the hotel reservation form each participant willreceiveafinalconfirmationwithaninvoiceHotelrequestswithoutpaymentcannotbeacceptedAllrequestswillbehandledonaldquofirstcome-firstservedbasisrdquo
CancellationRefund Policy
If your reservation is cancelled before 12 January 2012 theprepaymentordepositwillberefundedlesseuro60ndashhandlingfeeIfyourreservationiscancelledafter 12 January 2012norefundscanbemadeAnychangeof reservationwillbesubject toahandlingfee of euro30ndashChangesorcancellationshavetobemadeinwritingto Congrex Travel AG If you arrive later or leave earlier than theoriginallybookeddatesthehotelmightchargeno-showcosts
Hotel desk
CongrexTravelAGwillbepresentwithadeskintheregistrationareaduringthemeeting
Flight Bookings and Official AirlineTheEBMThasdesignatedevent-travel specialistCongrexTravel toserveastheofficialagentfortravel
Tel +41615607560Fax +41616909214E-mailebmtflightscongrexcom
OpeninghoursMondayndashFriday0800ndash1730
SpecialfaresareavailableforflightstoGenevaandorZurichandbackbetween24Marchand11April2012
Hotel Accommodation and Travel BookingsSAVE UP TO 20 ON TRAVEL WITH THE STAR ALLIANCEtrade NETWORK
TheStarAlliancememberairlinesarepleasedtobeappointedastheOfficialAirlineNetworkfortheEBMT2012
To obtain the Star Alliance Conventions Plus discounts and forbookingofficeinformationpleasevisitwwwstaralliancecomconventionsplusand
bull ChooseldquoFordelegatesrdquobull UnderldquoDelegatesloginrdquoenterconventionscodeLX03S12bull Chooseoneoftheparticipatingairlineslistedbull Call the respective reservation contact listed and quote the
conventionscodeLX03S12whenbookingtheticket
Registeredparticipantsplusoneaccompanyingpersontravellingtotheeventcanqualifyforadiscountofupto20dependingonfareandclassoftravelbooked
TheparticipatingairlinesforthiseventareAdriaAirwaysAegeanAirlines Air Canada Air China ANA Asiana Airlines AustrianAirlinesBlue1bmiBrusselsAirlinesContinentalAirlinesCroatiaAirlines EgyptAir LOT Polish Airlines Lufthansa ScandinavianAirlines SingaporeAirlines SouthAfricanAirways Spanair SWISSInternational Air Lines TAM Airlines TAP Portugal THAI TurkishAirlinesUnitedUSAirways
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soCIal events
Welcome Reception
Sunday 1 April 2012 2015
AftertheOpeningSessionparticipantsaccompanyingpersonsandexhibitorsareinvitedtoattendtheWelcomeReceptionwhichwilltakeplaceinthefoyersofthePalexpo
Freeadmission
Please register online or by completing the registration form if you wish to participate at the Welcome Reception (even though it is free of charge)
EBMT Party
Tuesday 3 April 2012
TheEBMTPartywillbeheldatUptownGenevaUptownGenevaisamoderncomplexandculturaleventcentrelocatedbehindthemaintrainstationinthecitycentreofGeneva
The perfect location to meet gather and dance with your EBMTcolleaguesandfriendsafterabusycongressdayUnderthethemeldquotraditional Switzerland and its modern twistrdquo you will have thepleasure to flavour different kinds of the traditional swiss cuisineandmusicinvariousrooms
Whetheryouwanttoenjoyaglassofwineinaquietandrelaxedatmosphereorifyouprefertodancethenightawayyoudefinitelyshouldnotmissthisevening
euro 9000 per person (Physicians)euro 6500 per person (Nurses Quality Managers Data Managers
Cell Processing Technicians)
copyComugneroSilvanafotoliade
copyBergfeefotoliade copyMirkoMeierfotoliade
Your conference in good handsConference management services tailored to your goals
33
DaIly tours
Geneva City tour and Boat Cruise
Sunday1April20121340ndash1700Tuesday3April20121340ndash1700
EUR 6000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
The city tour of Geneva will show you the International part of Geneva such as the worldrsquos peacemaking organizations followedbya tourof themain touristattractions like theFlowerclockandmanymore Thenget a taste ofGenevarsquos historywith your guideonawalkingtourThetourcontinuesonthelakewithaonehourboatcruisewhichwillmakeyoudiscoverthemajorattractionsofthelakeofGenevatheWaterFountaintheUNBuildingtheCastleofBellerivetheMermaidandmanymoreinterestingsites
Meeting pointGenevaPalexpo1330 in front of the main entrance
byBengoVISTAch
Montreux with Castle Chillon
Monday2April20120900ndash1400
EUR 8000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
AfteraridethroughtheVaudcountrysidepassingthefamoustownsofVevey andMontreuxwewill arrive at theChateaudeChillonHereaguidedtourwillshowyouaroundthecastleAfterthetouryouwillboardasteamerthatwilltakeyouonabeautifultripwithlovelyviewsofthelandscapeandeventuallytakeyoutoMontreuxwhereyouwillhavetimetowanderthestreets
Meeting point GenevaPalexpo0845 in front of the main entrance
byMarekBLASZCZYK-Panoramio
Museum Tour
Monday2April20121400ndash1700
Euro 6500 per person (includingpickupandreturntoGenevaPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
by galynaforever
Consistingof fourdifferent sites theMuseacuteesdrsquoArt etdrsquoHistoire isoneof the largestmuseumgroups in SwitzerlandOver anumberofyearstheMuseacuteeshaveputtogetherimpressivecollectionsinthefieldsofarchaeologyfineartsandappliedartsandbearwitnesstothehistoryofcivilisationsfromprehistorictomoderntimesDuring the one hour tour of the Palais des Nations you will seeseveraldifferentroomsYouwillhearaboutcurrentactivitiesoftheUnitedNationsandaboutthehistoryofthePalaisdesNations
Meeting point GenevaPalexpo1345 in front of the main entrance
Day trip Gruyegravere Golden
Tuesday3April20120900ndash1700
Euro 10000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach 3courselunchmenuallentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
byLairJeanClaud
ThereisnobettertemptationthanchocolatesmellTakeajourneythroughchocolatetraditionatatastingofthemostfamousofSwissdelicaciesAdmirebreathtakinglandscapesofGruyegraveresonthewayto the cheese factory where you will receive an interesting insight on authenticAlpinecheesemaking
Meeting pointGenevaPalexpo0845 in front of the main entrance
Note for all tours Tours are based on a minimum of 25 participants If a tour does not take place due to insufficient numbers the ticket will be reimbursed in full Otherwise please note that tickets for excursions are non-refundable An English-speaking guide will conduct all toursOn-site requests for tours are welcome but cannot be guaranteed
34
travellIng to the palexpo
ThePalexpoislocatedneartheairportofGenevaeasilyaccessiblefromthecitycentrebypublictransport(busNodeg5stopldquoPalexpordquo)andbycarfromthemotorway
Arriving by Plane
Geneva Palexpo Exhibition and Conference Centre is located500meters from theGeneva InternationalAirport For thosewhowishtowalkitisapproximatelya15minutewalkfromtheairporttoPalexpofollowthesignsYoucanalsotakeNdeg5busfromtheairportldquoAeacuteroportrdquotoPalexpo(2stops)TraveltimebytaxifromtheAirporttothePalexpoisapprox5minutesCostapproximatelyCHF1500
Arriving by Train
TherearetwotrainstationsinGenevaThemainstationinthecity(GareCornavin)andtheairporttrainstation(GareAeacuteroport)
Fromthemainstationinthecityyoucantakeeitherbusnodeg5tothePalexpowhichtakesapprox15minutesAnotheroptionistotakeatraintotheairporttrainstationfromwhereitisa15minuteswalktothePalexpo
Arriving by Car
ToreachthePalexpotakethemotorwayandfollowthesignstotheairport(Aeacuteroport)orPalexpoParkingpossibilitiesavailabledirectlyatthePalexpo
Bus
EfficientgroundtransfersareavailablefromGenevaPalexpotothecitycentreandthemaintrainstationNdeg5bus(HocircpitalndashPalexpondash Aeacuteroport) links Geneva Palexpo with the City Centre in only15minutesand runs frequently fromearlymorning to late in theevening
Taxis
Taxis in Geneva can be ordered by phone hailed in the street orfoundatabout60authorisedtaxiranksintownairportandmainstation
FaresbetweenairportandcityrangefromaboutCHF3000toCHF3500anddependontrafficconditionstimeofdayandnumberofpassengers Presently the farewithinGeneva includingairport istheamountshownonthetaximeter
Public Transportation Geneva
GenevaiswellcateredtowithbusestramsandferriesThebusandtramservicesinGenevaarerunbytheTPG(TransportsPublicsGenevois)wwwtpgch
Busesand trams run from0600ndash2400dependingon the serviceEachbusandtramstophastimetablesandmapscoveringtheentireGenevanetwork
ThetramwayisunderconstantexpansionoftenresultinginroadworksTheTPGwebsitewwwtpgchisprovidinginformationontheirservicestimetablesmapsinformationonroadworksandgeneralinformation
On Friday and Saturday nights the TPG runs a night bus serviceNoctambus which runs from 000 ndash 0400 (although times can beinfrequentandirregular)
How to purchase a ticket
Allvisitorsstayingatahotel inGenevacanbenefitfromtheGenevaTransport Card with no additional cost This personal and non-transferablepassisestablisheduponthevisitorrsquoscheck-inatthehotelenabling itsholderuseof theentirepublic transportationnetwork inGenevawithout restriction (bus trainandboat)withvalidity for theentiredurationofhisherstayincludingthedepartureday
IfarrivingattheairportyoucanpickupafreeticketforpublictransportfromthemachineinthebaggagecollectionareaattheArrivallevelThisUniresoticketofferedbyGenevaInternationalAirportallowsyoutousepublictransportinGenevafreeforaperiodof80minutes
Regularticketscanalsobepurchasedfromthemachineslocatedatbusstops(CHForEurochangerequired)andattheSwissrailwaystation
35
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9 4 Bristol ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
10 4 Cornavin ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
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14 4 Le Montbrillant ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
15 4 Les Nations ldquoVidolletrdquo bus ndeg 5
16 4 Nash-Ville ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
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20 4 Rotary ldquoChantepouletrdquo bus ndeg 10
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24 3 Astoria ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
25 3 Bernina ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
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27 3 Cristal ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
28 3 Drake amp Longchamp ldquoButinirdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
29 3 Edelweiss ldquoNavigationrdquo bus ndeg 1
30 3 Eden ldquoSismondirdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
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33 3 Jade ldquoMocirclerdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
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42 3 Suisse ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
43 3 Suitehotel ldquoPailly (Balexert)rdquo bus ndeg 10
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regIstratIon Forms
Goto bull EBMT 2012 Registration Form bull EBMT 2012 Education Day for Nurses bull EBMT 2012 Patient amp Family Day bull Hotel Reservation Form
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0900 ndash 1700 ProMISe2 Training Sessions
0900ndash1200 Data retrieval (experienced users only)KeirenKirklandJuliaLee(LondonUK)
1330ndash1430 HLA data entry (experienced users only)ShelleyHewerdineAugustinCabrera(LondonUK)
1500ndash1700 Advanced data entry (including Med B) and Q amp A workshopCarmenRuiz(LondonUK)
0900 ndash 1630 ProMISe2 Training Sessions
0900ndash1200 Data entry (new users only)HelenBaldomero(BaselCH)NicoleRaus(LyonFR)
1330ndash1630 Data retrieval (experienced users only)KeirenKirklandJuliaLee(LondonUK)
0900 ndash 1030 JACIE Educational Session
1045 ndash 1710 Educational Sessions
1045ndash1125 Stem cell mobilization ndash a key development in modern blood and marrow transplantationCurlyMorris(BelfastUK)
0900 ndash 1500 Educational Sessions
0900ndash1030 HLAIliasDoxiadis(LeidenNL)
1040ndash1120 AntibodiesSilviaMontoto(LondonUK)
1130ndash1210 Acute leukaemia (including ALL)SebastianGiebel(GliwicePL)
1210ndash1330 LunchBreak
1330ndash1410 Centre presentation ndash details to be adviced
1420ndash1500 Centre presentation ndash details to be adviced
1135ndash1215 Hints and tips for transplant registration with the EBMTCarmenRuiz(LondonUK)
1225ndash1305 The importance of follow-up formsSimonaIacobelli(RomeIT)
1305ndash1400 LunchBreak
1400ndash1440 Survivorship follow up issues and patientsrsquo experiencesMichelleKenyon(LondonUK)
1450ndash1530 Solid tumoursDidierBlaise(MarseilleFR)
1540ndash1620 Paediatric diseasesIsaacYaniv(Petach-TikvaIL)
1630ndash1710 Queries questions and the first Data Quality QuizBeateLindner(InnsbruckAT)FranziskaStrehle(UlmDE)
sCIentIFIC programme Data management group tuesDay 3 aprIl 2012
sCIentIFIC programme Data management group monDay 2 aprIl 2012
23
sCIentIFIC programme QualIty management group monDay 2 aprIl 2012
1030 ndash 1130 Workshop 1Indicators (JACIE Standards)
1030ndash1040 Clinical indicatorPhillipeLewalle(BrusselsBE)
1040ndash1050 Collection indicatorPhuongHuynh(BrusselsBE)
1050ndash1100 Processing IndicatorGillesClapisson(LyonFR)
1100ndash1130 Q amp A
1400 ndash 1500 Lecture 1How we validate the apheresis machine
Chair Harry C Schouten (Maastricht NL)
1400ndash1420 tbc1420ndash1440 SandraLoaiza(LondonUK)1440ndash1500 KristinaHoumllig(DresdenDE)
1515 ndash 1615 Lecture 2Can you save money by improving the quality
Chair Elena Vassalo (Turin IT)
1515ndash1615 FreacutedeacutericNouaille(Neuilly-sur-SeineFR)
1630 ndash 1730 Lecture 3Engaging physicians in quality
Chair Pierre Biron (Lyon FR)
1630ndash1730 EduardoOlavarria(PamplonaES)
1730 ndash 1830 Workshop 2Electronic quality management system (commercial and in-inhouse alternatives)
1730ndash1740 Manual systemKirtashPatel(LondonUK)
1740ndash1750 Electronic system used at Maastricht University HospitalBiancaWauben(MaastrichtNL)
1750ndash1800 Electronic system used at Leacuteon-BeacuterardPierreEmmanuelDonot(LyonFR)
1800ndash1830 Q amp A
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39th Annual Meeting of the European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation
39th Meeting of the Physicians29th Meeting of the EBMT Nurses Group12th Meeting of the EBMT Data Management Group5th Meeting of the Quality Management Group2nd Meeting of the Cell Processing Group7th EBMTPatientampFamilyDaybullSaturday6April2013
London UK bull 7 ndash 10 April 2013
2013
European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation
EBMTExcellence in Science
24
1st ebmt Cell proCessIng Day monDay 2 aprIl 2012
1st Meeting of the EBMT Cell Processing Group
ThefirstCell Processing Day of theEBMT isplannedjointlybyEBMTandISCT
It is mainly intended for persons working in the cellprocessing laboratory as technicians working on thebenchbiologistsandphysiciansdirectlyinvolvedincellprocessing cell processing laboratory managers andpersons responsible for quality assessment of the cell processingpart
The programme includes theoretical presentationsdiscussions and sessions considering practical aspectsofcellprocessingproblemmanagementandreporting
The Cell Processing Group will meet on Monday 2 April 2012 andisanintegralpartoftheEBMT2012Annual Meeting which takes place at the PalexpoGenevainSwitzerlandfrom1ndash4April2012
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Taking place during the EBMT 2012
Annual Meeting
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 1Stem cell engineering
Chairs Ineke Slaper-Cortenbach (Utrecht NL) Federico Rodriguez (San Diego USA)
Graft engineering Mimicking the marrow microenvironment for cord expansionVardaDeutsch(Tel-AvivIL)
Cryopreservation and thawing of hamatopoietic cellsGregorioMartin-Henao(BarcelonaES)
0930 ndash 1100 Technical aspects IBasic processing aspects and problem management
Chair Francesco Lanza (Cremona IT)
Processing of the peripheral blood progenitor cell products using a novel acustophoresis platformStefanScheding(LundSE)
Thawing of stem cell products in the lab or bedsideFedericoRodriguez(SanDiegoUSA)
Erythrocyte depletion when amp howDamianosSotiropoulos(ThessalonikiGR)
1100ndash1130 Pause
1130 ndash 1300 Quality assessment
Chair Christian Chabannon (Marseille FR)
CD34 enumeration pre and post cryopreservationFrancescoLanza(CremonaIT)
Terminology and labeling of cellular therapy productsInekeSlaper-Cortenbach(UtrechtNL)
GMP facilities what for and what are the rulesChristianKalberer(BaselCH)
1300ndash1400 Lunch
1400 ndash 1530 Oral session Stem cell mobilization and graft engineering
Chairs Francesco Lanza (Cremona IT) Mario Bargetzi (Aarau CH)
Oral sessions to be defined according to abstract reviewing
1530ndash1600 CoffeeBreak
1600 ndash 1730 Technical aspects IIAdvanced cell engineering
Chair Martin Hildebrandt (Hannover DE)
Cell selection for clinical use Regulatory T cellsMatthiasEdinger(RegensburgDE)
Engineering of T-helper cells and cytotoxic T-cellsTobiasFeuchtinger(TuumlbingenDE)
Expansion of NK cells for clinical useUlrikeKoehl(FrankfurtDE)
25
1st ebmt paeDIatrIC Day tuesDay 3 aprIl 2012
Taking place during the EBMT 2012
Annual Meeting
Paediatric Day
During EBMT 2012 Annual Meeting taking place atthePalexpoGenevaSwitzerlandfrom1ndash4April2012there will be a special day for paediatric stem celltransplantation
Almost all paediatric activities such as educationalworkingpartyscientificandpostersessionshavebeenregroupedandwillbeheldonTuesday 3 April 2012
Nurses paediatric sessions will take place on MondayandWednesday
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0800 ndash 0900 Educational SessionHaemaglobinopathy and HSCT
Chairs Guido Lucarelli (Rome IT) Ardeshir Ghavamzadeh (Tehran IR)
0800ndash0830 ThalassaemiaEmanueleAngelucci(CalgiariIT)
0830ndash0900 Sickle cell anaemiaFranccediloiseBernaudin(CreacuteteilFR)
0800 ndash 0900 WorkshopDecision making How to choose a cord blood unit
Chairs Marie Robin (Paris FR) Vincent Kindler (Geneva CH)
0800ndash0830 Umbilical cord blood transplantation how when and for whomArnonNagler(TelHashomerIL)
0830ndash0900 Single double CB unit or intramedullar application VandersonRocha(OxfordUK)
0930 ndash 1100 Plenary 3Paediatric Day
Chairs Christina Peters (Vienna AT) Kurt Leibundgut (Berne CH)
0930ndash1000 Advances in overcoming treatment resistance in recurrent malignant brain tumours
From autologous to allogeneic HSCT following myeloablative chemotherapy HishamAbdel-Azim(LosAngelesUS)
1000ndash1030 Allogeneic HSCT for children with monosomy 7FrancoLocatelli(RomeIT)
1030ndash1100 Paediatric haploidentical allogeneic stem cell transplantationPeterLang(TuumlbingenDE)
1100ndash1130 CoffeeBreak
1130 ndash 1300 Working PartyPaediatric Diseases
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time Meeting 5Post-transplant care when the child becomes an adult
Chairs Giorgio Dini (Genoa IT) Tayfun Guumlngoumlr (Zurich CH)
1310ndash1330 Transition paediatrics-adult care CharlotteNiemeyer(FreiburgDE)
1330ndash1350 Adolescence in the posttransplant phase ThomasKlingebiel(FrankfurtDE)
1400 ndash 1530 Oral SessionPaediatric transplantation
1530ndash1600 CoffeeBreak
1600 ndash 1730 Working PartyInborn Errors
1730 ndash 1900 Poster Session
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Call For abstraCts
Abstract Submission Deadlines
21 November 2011 Nurses Group15 December 2011 Physicians amp Data Management Group
Allparticipantsareinvitedtosubmitabstractsononeofthetopicslistedonpage27
Abstracts may only be submitted via Internet Late abstracts will not be considered
Tosubmityourabstractpleasegotothewebsiteat wwwebmtorgebmt2012
Thedifferent submission links forphysiciansnursesand thedatamanagement group will be available on the internet ldquoCall for AbstractsrdquoPleasemakesuretoselecttheappropriatelink
Inordertostandardizetheabstractlayoutweaskyoutoreadthepreparation guidelines at this link CAREFULLY Avoid submissionwithin48hoursofthedeadlineforbestsystemperformance
Guidelines for submission of abstracts
1 Abstracts may be submitted only via Internet Abstractssubmittedviafaxore-mailwillnotbeaccepted
2 AllabstractsmustbesubmittedandpresentedinEnglish3 Abstractsshouldcontainoriginalmaterialneitherpublishednor
presentedelsewherepriorto1 April 20124 Withinternetsubmissionofanabstracttheauthor(s)transfer(s)
all copyrightownership to theEuropeanGroup forBloodandMarrowTransplantation
5 Abstractsshouldbeinformativecontainingobjectivesmethodsresultsandaconclusion Just thepromiseof furtherdataanddiscussionisnotacceptable
6 The abstract text may not be longer than 2rsquo500 charactersincludingspaces
7 Tables charts and other graphics arepermittedandmustbeinJPGorGIFformatofhighresolutionandsuitableforreproductionin black amp white A separate upload button is provided (max 2 graphics perabstract)Nophotosmaybesubmitted
8 Avoid complex mathematical formulae Greek letters andsymbols For the symbols lt or gt type instead lt= or gt= Forsuperscript use caret (^) eg 10^6 instead of 106 Instead oflsquoIFN-grsquouseforexamplelsquoIFN-grsquoorlsquoIFN-gammarsquoetc
9 Allabbreviationsmustbedefinedthefirsttimetheyappearinyourtext(butdonotdefineinthetitle)ExampleGraft-versus-hostdisease(GvHD)beforebeingusedasanabbreviationonly
10 Authorsarerequestedtoselectatopicunderwhichtheywishtheirabstracttobereviewed
11 Authorsshouldindicatetheirpreferredmethodofpresentation bullOralPresentation bullPosterPresentation bullOralorPosterPresentation Theselectioncommitteereservestherighttodecideonthefinal
allocationandpresentationmethod12 Ifanabstract isaccepted thepresentingauthormust register
andattendthecongressAcceptanceofapaperimpliespaymentoftheregistrationfeebythepresentingauthor
13 After having submitted your abstract you will receive aconfirmation by e-mail with the following information (please
makesuretostateyourcorrectemailaddress) bullreference number of your abstract (for correspondence and
questionsthatmightarise) bullyourpersonalaccesscodes
Shouldyouwishtomakecorrectionstoanabstractalreadysubmittedor if you wish to submit other abstracts later you may use theseaccesscodesThiswillshortenthesubmissionprocedure
Correctionstoabstractscanonlybemadeuptothedeadlinesof
21November2011 Nurses Group15December2011 Physicians amp Data Management Group
(Afterthesedatesnoabstractsorchangesmaybeaccepted)IfyouhavedifficultiesinsubmittingyourabstractsorifyouneedanyfurtherinformationpleasecontacttheAbstracthotlinePhone+41616867722(MondayndashFridayduringCETbusinesshours)
Notification
AbstractsaresubjecttoapprovalbytheScientificCommitteeandtofinalassignmentforinclusionintheprogrammeasanoralorposterpresentation
Authors from the Nurses Group will be notified at the end ofDecember2011
AuthorsformthePhysiciansandDataManagementGroupwillbenotifiedattheendofJanuary2012
Allauthorswillbecontactedbye-mail(thereforeitisessentialthatyouindicateyourcorrecte-mailaddress)Authorswillbeinformedasto whether they are to present their abstract orally or in the form of a posterFullinstructionsconcerningthepreparationandpresentationwillbeincluded
Publication
AllacceptedabstractswillbepublishedinasupplementoftheBoneMarrowTransplantationJournalaswellasonCD-ROMavailableatthecongressFullabstracttextswillbeviewableontheEBMT2012websitetwoweekspriortothecongress
Basic Science Award for Physicians
This award will be presented to the best Basic Science Abstractsubmittedunderanyrelevanttopic
The aim of this award is to increase the level of basic science atthemeetingandparticularlyyounginvestigatorsareencouragedtosubmittheirworkTheprizewinningabstractwillbeselectedfromthe top-scoringabstractsbyaScientificCommitteeheadedby theChairsoftheEBMTDevelopmentalCommittee
Authorssubmittingabasicscienceabstractare invitedto tick therespectiveboxintheonlinesubmissionthusindicatingthewishtobeconsideredfortheBasicScienceAward
Theprize-winningabstractwillbepresentedaspartofthePresidentialSymposiumonMonday2April2012Thisyearrsquosprizeofeuro2rsquo000isgenerouslysupportedbyGenzyme
27
Call For abstraCts
Main Topics for Abstract Submission
Please carefullyselectthetopicunderwhichyouwishtosubmityourabstract for reviewAbstracts not submittedunder anappropriatetopicmaybeincorrectlyreviewedandrejected
Physicians
General Topics1 CellularGenetherapiesandCytokines2 StemcellresearchandExperimentalstemcelltransplantation3 StemcellmobilizationandGraftengineering
Transplant-specific topics4 Stemcellsource5 Stemcelldonor6 Acutegraft-versus-hostdisease7 Chronicgraft-versus-hostdisease8 Infectiouscomplications9 Earlycomplications10 Latecomplications11 Reduced-intensityconditioning12 MinimalresidualdiseaseToleranceChimerismandImmune
reconstitution13 Paediatricissues14 Regulatoryissues
Disease-specific topics15 Acuteleukaemia16 Aplasticanaemia17 Autoimmunediseases18 Chronicleukaemia19 HaemoglobinopathyandInbornerrorsofmetabolism20Lymphoma21 Multiplemyeloma22Myelodysplasia23Solidtumours
Nurses Group
Care-specific topics24Careofthecare-giver25Complementarytherapies26Donorissues27 Ethicalissues28Impactofnewtherapiesonpatientcare29Outpatientdevelopments30PalliativeandEndoflifecare31 PatientinformationandEducation32Protectivecare33Psycho-socialissues34Sexuality35Standardsofcare36Symptomsmanagement
37 EducationandSupportofnurses38Management39SurvivorshipandLateeffects40Qualityoflife
Data Management Group
41 DataManagement42Statistics
CME Accreditation at EBMT 2012
AsaparticipantofEBMT2012youareeligibletoreceiveContinuingMedical Education (CME) credit points from the EuropeanHematologyAssociation(EHA)
EuropeanhaematologistsarehighlymotivatedtoprovideproofthattheyareupdatingtheirknowledgeandskillsthroughparticipationinCMEactivitiesTheEuropeanHematologyAssociationCMESystemis being implementedas a service to Europeanhaematologists inresponse to this need The System facilitates identification andregistrationinCMEactivitieswhichhavebeensubmittedtoapeer-reviewaccreditationprocessandrespondtopre-establishedqualitystandards
CMEaccreditationisapermanentfeatureofEBMTannualmeetings
PhysiciansattendingEBMT2012areeligibletoreceive1EHA-CMEcreditpointforeveryhourofaccreditedscientificprogramme
EHA-CMEpointswillbeawardedforthefollowingsessionsbullEducationalsessionsbullWorkshopsessionsbullControversysessionsbullPlenarysessionsbullJointsessionsbullPresidentialsymposiumbullWorkingPartysessionsbullOralsessionsbullLunchtimemeetings
How to claim your EHA-CME points
The electronic EHA-CME system is fully automated and enablesparticipantsattheEBMT2012toclaimtheircreditsonline
You may create your account claim your credits and print yourEHA-CMEcertificateonlineatwwwehaweborg(select lsquoCMErsquo)FulldetailsonhowtocollectyourCMEpointswillbestatedintheFinalProgramme
Further information on the European Hematology Association CME system is available at cmeehaweborgandwwwehaweborg
28
regIstratIon
Registration fee
Until 12 January
2012
As from 13 January to 1March2012
As from 2 March
2012
PhysiciansMember euro300ndash euro420ndash euro480ndash
Non-Member euro450ndash euro560ndash euro650ndash
Nurses Group
Data Mgmt Group
Quality Mgmt Group
Cell Processing Technicians
Member euro200ndash euro320ndash euro380ndash
Non-Member euro300ndash euro420ndash euro480ndash
Student euro120ndash euro150ndash euro180ndash
Accompanying person
euro 25ndash euro 25ndash euro 25ndash
StudentsmustbeoneoftheauthorsofanacceptedabstractandmustprovideproofofundergraduatestudentstatusAwrittencertificationbytheheadoftheprogrammeisrequiredandmustbesenttoCongrex(Fax+41616867788)
The fee for active participants includes unlimited access to allsessionstheWelcomeReceptionaccesstotheExhibitiononecopyoftheFinalProgrammeandonecopyoftheAbstractBook
ThefeeforaccompanyingpersonsincludestheWelcomeReceptionandaccesstotheExhibition
PleasenoteAlthoughincludedintheregistrationfeesomesessionsand the Welcome Reception require separate registration (seeregistrationform)
Online Registration
ParticipantscanregisterviaInternetwwwebmtorgebmt2012PleasereadtheinstructionsontheInternetcarefullyFor online reservations payment by credit card is required Please do not use the online registration for group registrations
Registration form
ToregisterforthemeetingpleasereturntheregistrationformtotheOrganizingSecretariatinBasel
Group Registration
In order to make a group registration please request the specialgroupregistrationformfromtheOrganizingSecretariatordownloadthefile fromthewebsitewwwebmtorgebmt2012Onthis formyou can enter all participantsrsquo information together with your postal address and contact details Please note that we need thecomplete individual addresses (hospital department streetname and number postal code and city) of each participant Forfurther assistance please contact the Organizing Secretariat at ebmtcongrexcom
On-site Registration
TheregistrationdeskatthePalexpoisopenduringthefollowinghours
Saturday 31March2012 1700 ndash1900hSunday 1April2012 0800ndash1900hMonday 2April2012 0730ndash1800hTuesday 3April2012 0730ndash1800hWednesday 4April2012 0715ndash1300h
All documents including registration packets (congress walletpersonalnamebadgeabstractbookvouchers)willbehandedovertotheregisteredparticipantsOn-site registration will be accepted but receip of all congressdocumentscannotbeguaranteedPleasearriveearlyifyouwishtoregisteron-site
Payment
All fees for the congress registration and social events should bepaidinEURO(euro)totheEBMT2012OrganizingSecretariatndashclearlystatingtheparticipantlsquosnameandaddress
bull bybanktransfer(freeofcharge)to -BeneficiaryCongrexSwitzerlandLtdEBMT2012 -UBSAGBaselSwitzerland EUROAccountNo233-50301062A IBANCodeCH210023323350301062A
-BICUBSWCHZH80A -ClearingNo233
bull bycreditcard(VisaMasterCardAmericanExpress)
Responsibility
The participant acknowledges that heshe has no right to lodgedamage claims against the organizers should the holding of thecongress be hindered or prevented by unexpected political oreconomiceventsorgenerallyby forcemajeureorshould thenon-appearance of speakers or other reasons necessitate programmechangesWithregistrationtheparticipantacceptsthisproviso
By finishing the application the participant declares that heshe agrees to its personal and company data being processed byCongrexandthat thisdatamaybeusedfor informationpurposesoncongressesandevents in thefieldofhematologyorganizedbyCongrex In theopposingcase theparticipantnotifiesCongrexatthetimeofreturningthesignedapplication
Confirmation
Upon receipt of the correct registration fee each participant willreceiveaconfirmationofregistrationPleasebringthisconfirmationto the registration desk at the congress centre as proof of yourregistration
Cancellation Refund Policy
Refund of registration fees less 25 administrative charges canbeapplied for inwritinguntil1February2012 to theOrganizingSecretariat inBasel SwitzerlandAfter thisdateno refundwillbepossibleForanychangeofnamesafeeofeuro30ndashwillbecharged
29
general InFormatIon (In alphabetICal orDer)
Address before and after the EBMT 2012
OrganizingSecretariatEBMT2012 Tel +41616867711coCongrexSwitzerlandLtd Fax +41616867788POBox E-mail ebmtcongrexcom4002BaselSwitzerland wwwebmtorgebmt2012
Currency
TheofficialcurrencyistheSwissfranc(CHF)Althoughnotpartofthe EU many prices are nonetheless indicated in Euros and somemerchantsmayacceptEurosVisaMasterCardandAmericanExpressarewidelyacceptedandATMsarewidespreadBanksofferthebestexchangeratesfortravellerchequesandforeigncurrencybut it isalsopossibletoexchangemoneyatmajorhotelsmaintrainstationsandairportsBanksareopenMondaytoFriday
Exhibition
TheEBMT2012exhibitionpresentingthelatesttechnicalequipmentandpharmaceuticalproductswilltakeplaceinHall1ofthePalexpoGenevaThedetailedExhibitProspectuscanbeobtainedfromtheExhibitionDepartment(exhibitionchcongrexcom)
Final Programme
The Final Programme will be available on the Internet (wwwebmtorgebmt2012) by March 2012 Please indicate youremailaddressontheregistrationformandyouwillbeinformedassoonastheFinalProgrammeisontheInternetTheFinalProgrammebookletwillbealsodistributedatthemeetinginGeneva
Insurance
Themeetingorganizerscannotacceptliabilityforpersonalinjuriessustainedorfor lossordamageofpropertybelongingtomeetingparticipants or their accompanyingpersons eitherduring or as aresultofthemeetingPleasecheckthevalidityofyourowninsurance
Invitation Letters
IndividualsrequiringanofficialletterofinvitationinordertoattendthemeetingmaywritetotheOrganizingSecretariat(ebmtcongrexcom)Thisprocedureisdesignedtoassistparticipantstoobtainavisaorpermissiontoattendthemeetinganddoesnotapplytoregistrationfeesorotherexpenses
Please note that invitation letters can only be sent if the registration and payment has been received by the Organizing Secretariat
Italian Agency
ItalianparticipantsrequiringspecificauthorizationfromtheItalianHealthMinistryareadvisedtocontact
AIMEDUCATIONndashAIMGroup Tel +3902566011MsCristinaGhidoli Fax +390270048585ViaGiuseppeRipamonti129 E-mail cghidoniaimgroupeu20141MilanItaly wwwaimgroupeu
Language
TheofficialcongresslanguageisEnglishSimultaneous translation (English French German) will beprovidedforthePatientampFamilyDay
Lunches
FromMondaytillWednesdaylunchwillbeofferedintheexhibitionareaofthecongressvenue
Registration
Fordetailedinformationpleaserefertopage28
Speakersrsquo Service Centre (SSC)
TherewillbeacentrallylocatedSpeakersrsquoServiceCentreconnectedtoalllectureroomsAllspeakersarerequestedtohandintheirPowerPointpresentationspriortotheirlectureattheSSC
Tipping
Servicechargesaregenerally includedhowever it iscustomarytorounduptheamountwhenpayinginrestaurantsandtaxis
Transportation in Geneva
Geneva iswell catered towithbuses tramsand ferriesaswellasregulartrainconnectionstothetrainstationsldquoCornavinrdquointhecitycentreandldquoAeacuteroportrdquoattheairportPleaserefertoldquoTravellingtothePalexpordquo(page34)formoredetails
Venue
TheEBMT2012meetingwilltakeplaceatthePalexpoGenevawhichis conveniently located inwalkingdistance to theGenevaAirportandonly15minutesawayfromdowntownGeneva
Palexpo Exhibition amp Conference Center1218Grand-SaconnexGenevaSwitzerlandwwwgeneva-palexpoch
Visa Requirements
In order to visit Switzerland you may need to apply for an entryvisa Please check the currentVISA requirementswith thenearestSwissConsulateorEmbassy inyourcountrybeforeyourdeparturetoGenevaPleasealsobewellawareofthetimeforprocessingtheapplicationstoensureyouapplyintimeforyourvisit
World Wide Web
Please visit the EBMT 2012 website wwwebmtorgebmt2012 for regularly updated news and information Abstract submissionregistration compilation of your personal congress programme aswellas reservationofaccommodationand tours canbemadeviathislink
30
CIty oF geneva
Geneva
EmbeddedbetweentheAlpsandtheJurahillstheFrench-speaking
cityofGenevaliesinthebaywheretheRhoneleavesLakeGeneva
WithitshumanitariantraditionandcosmopolitanflairtheEuropean
seatoftheUNOandheadquartersoftheRedCrossisknownasthe
ldquocapitalofpeacerdquo
The symbol of the city is the ldquoJet drsquoeaurdquo ndash a fountain with a
140-metre-highwater jetattheperipheryofLakeGenevaTheold
towntheheartofGenevawiththeshoppingandbusinessquarter
issituatedontheleftbankoftheriverThereyoucanfindStPeterrsquos
CathedralaswellasthePlaceduBourg-de-Fourwhichistheoldest
squareinthecityQuayslakesidepromenadescountlessparkslively
sidestreetsintheoldtownandelegantshopsinvitegueststostroll
Besides being a congress city Geneva is also a centre for culture
andhistoryfortradefairsandexhibitionsThelaquoHorlogeFleuriraquothe
largeflowerclockintheldquoJardinAnglaisrdquo(EnglishGarden)isaworld-
renownedsymboloftheGenevawatchindustry
CulturallythismostwesterncityofSwitzerlandhasmuchtooffer
InternationalartistsperformintheGrandTheacuteacirctreandGenevaOpera
HouseGenevaalsoofferswiderangeofmuseumssuchastheldquoMuseacutee
internationaldelrsquohorlogerierdquoawatchmuseumwithacollectionof
jewellerywatchesandmusicalclocksandtheInternationalMuseum
oftheRedCrossandRedCrescentwhichprovidesaninsightintothe
workofthesehumanitarianorganizations
Climate
Genevaissituatedatahighaltitudewhichtogetherwiththelake
temperstheprevailingcontinentalclimateSummersarepleasantly
warmtohotandwintersrelativelymildwithtemperatureshovering
just above or below freezing In spring the temperatures range
fromapprox5degCto20degCthereforeawarmcoatespeciallyforthe
eveningsisrecommended
Shopping in Geneva GenevarsquosexclusiveshopsarelocatedontheRuesBassesndashthechicRueduRhocircneRuede laConfeacutedeacuterationRueduMarcheacuteandRuedelaCroix-drsquoOrWatchandjewelleryshopslinethesestreetsquiteliterallywithgoldAsanalternativeexcellentSwisschocolateissoldat the Du Rhocircne Rue de la Confeacutedeacuteration 3 and at the MartelRuedelaCroix-drsquoOr4MeanwhileforastrollaroundtheantiquesquarterandartgalleriesavisittotheOldTownandtheSt-GervaisandPacircquisdistrictsisamustGenevahasmanyoutdoormarkets forexample theflowermarketon the PlaceduMolard and the clothes andbookmarket on thePlace de la Madeleine which are open daily Flea markets areheld on Wednesdays and Saturdays at the Plaine de Plainpalais(0800ndash1800)OnTuesdayandFridaymorningsthesamespotisusedforacolourfulfruitandvegetablemarket(0800ndash1300)OnThursday regionalhandicraftsare soldat thePlacede laFusterie(0800ndash1900)The main department stores in Geneva are Bon Geacutenie Rue duMarcheacute34GlobusRueduRhocircne48andManorRueCornavin6Generalopeninghours for shops inGenevaareMonday toFriday0830ndash1900(Thursdayuntil2100)andSaturday0800ndash1800
Restaurants GenevaoffersafantasticselectionoftraditionalandlocalfareaswellasexcellentinternationalandethniccuisineLocal Geneva specialities include fresh fish from the lake and avarietyofporkdishes includingpetit saleacute (saltpork)and longeole (pork sausage) Traditional Swiss restaurants can also be foundthroughoutthecityA large variety of international restaurants offering moderntraditional ethnic or fusion menus can also be found in GenevaTherearegoodFrenchrestaurants inthehotelsonQuaiDuMontBlancandCheminduPetitSaconnexandonRuedeLausanneTheBoulevardHelvetiqueisagoodplacetofindgreatcafeacutesManyGenevarestaurantscloseonweekendsandespeciallySundayssocallaheadtoenquirereservationsarerecommended
copytv
erkh
ovin
ets
fo
tolia
de
31
hotel aCCommoDatIon anD travel bookIngs
Official travel agency
Congrex Travel AGPOBox4002BaselSwitzerland
Hotel accommodationHotel rooms in various price categories in the city of Geneva have beenreserved
Tel +41616909411Fax +41616909414E-mailebmthotelcongrexcom
Online bookings
Participants can book their hotel room via internet wwwcongrexchebmt2012Fullprepaymentbycreditcard(VisaMastercardorAmericanExpress)ismandatoryifyouregisteron-lineEachparticipantwillreceiveaconfirmationAfter12 January 2012hotelaccommodationissubjecttoavailability
Hotel reservation form
If you have no access to the Internet please send the Hotel Reservation Form as soon as possible but latest by 12 January 2012toCongrexTravelAGAftertheabovementioneddeadlinerequestswillbeacceptedbuthotelaccommodationissubjecttoavailabilityandcannotbeguaranteedAfterthisdeadlinealatereservationfeeof euro30ndashwillbechargedAdditionallytheformoffersyouthechoicetomakeeitheradepositpaymentwithrestpaymentbyinvoicetoCongrexTravelAGbefore thecongressoradepositpaymentwithrestpaymentdirectlyupondepartureatthehotelagainstcreditcardguarantee
Payment policy
To guarantee your reservation a deposit of EUR 200ndashisrequiredUpon receipt of the hotel reservation form each participant willreceiveafinalconfirmationwithaninvoiceHotelrequestswithoutpaymentcannotbeacceptedAllrequestswillbehandledonaldquofirstcome-firstservedbasisrdquo
CancellationRefund Policy
If your reservation is cancelled before 12 January 2012 theprepaymentordepositwillberefundedlesseuro60ndashhandlingfeeIfyourreservationiscancelledafter 12 January 2012norefundscanbemadeAnychangeof reservationwillbesubject toahandlingfee of euro30ndashChangesorcancellationshavetobemadeinwritingto Congrex Travel AG If you arrive later or leave earlier than theoriginallybookeddatesthehotelmightchargeno-showcosts
Hotel desk
CongrexTravelAGwillbepresentwithadeskintheregistrationareaduringthemeeting
Flight Bookings and Official AirlineTheEBMThasdesignatedevent-travel specialistCongrexTravel toserveastheofficialagentfortravel
Tel +41615607560Fax +41616909214E-mailebmtflightscongrexcom
OpeninghoursMondayndashFriday0800ndash1730
SpecialfaresareavailableforflightstoGenevaandorZurichandbackbetween24Marchand11April2012
Hotel Accommodation and Travel BookingsSAVE UP TO 20 ON TRAVEL WITH THE STAR ALLIANCEtrade NETWORK
TheStarAlliancememberairlinesarepleasedtobeappointedastheOfficialAirlineNetworkfortheEBMT2012
To obtain the Star Alliance Conventions Plus discounts and forbookingofficeinformationpleasevisitwwwstaralliancecomconventionsplusand
bull ChooseldquoFordelegatesrdquobull UnderldquoDelegatesloginrdquoenterconventionscodeLX03S12bull Chooseoneoftheparticipatingairlineslistedbull Call the respective reservation contact listed and quote the
conventionscodeLX03S12whenbookingtheticket
Registeredparticipantsplusoneaccompanyingpersontravellingtotheeventcanqualifyforadiscountofupto20dependingonfareandclassoftravelbooked
TheparticipatingairlinesforthiseventareAdriaAirwaysAegeanAirlines Air Canada Air China ANA Asiana Airlines AustrianAirlinesBlue1bmiBrusselsAirlinesContinentalAirlinesCroatiaAirlines EgyptAir LOT Polish Airlines Lufthansa ScandinavianAirlines SingaporeAirlines SouthAfricanAirways Spanair SWISSInternational Air Lines TAM Airlines TAP Portugal THAI TurkishAirlinesUnitedUSAirways
Discounts are offered on most published business and economy class faresexcludingwebsiteinternetfaresseniorandyouthfaresgroupfaresandRoundtheWorldfares
Pleasenote For travel fromJapanandNewZealand special faresordiscountsareofferedby theparticipatingairlineson theirownnetwork
Whenmakingyourtravelplanspleasepresentconfirmationofyourregistrationorproofofattendance
S O U R C E S T U D I O
Account Job title Star Alliance Conventions Plus Order Job number SLL011X03823
Source number P02564 Job location 7th August 2009
Size 297x210mm Trim Proof stage One
Run out Page 1 of 1 Document name 297x210 SA CP With Code LH08S10 P02564
Repro house Source
Itrsquos easy to save money on your flights if you fly the Star Alliancetradenetwork Simply quote the event code LH08S10 when you make your booking with any Star Alliance member airline and yoursquoll automatically get a discount of up to 20
The Star Alliance network has 24 member airlines with over 18100 flights a day so we can offer you a lot more choice when planning your travel For more information about our member airlines and contact details please visit our website at wwwstaralliancecomconventionsplus
SAVE UP TO 20 ON GETTING TO YOURCONVENTION WITHCONVENTIONS PLUS
wwwstaralliancecom
Information correct as at 062009
32
soCIal events
Welcome Reception
Sunday 1 April 2012 2015
AftertheOpeningSessionparticipantsaccompanyingpersonsandexhibitorsareinvitedtoattendtheWelcomeReceptionwhichwilltakeplaceinthefoyersofthePalexpo
Freeadmission
Please register online or by completing the registration form if you wish to participate at the Welcome Reception (even though it is free of charge)
EBMT Party
Tuesday 3 April 2012
TheEBMTPartywillbeheldatUptownGenevaUptownGenevaisamoderncomplexandculturaleventcentrelocatedbehindthemaintrainstationinthecitycentreofGeneva
The perfect location to meet gather and dance with your EBMTcolleaguesandfriendsafterabusycongressdayUnderthethemeldquotraditional Switzerland and its modern twistrdquo you will have thepleasure to flavour different kinds of the traditional swiss cuisineandmusicinvariousrooms
Whetheryouwanttoenjoyaglassofwineinaquietandrelaxedatmosphereorifyouprefertodancethenightawayyoudefinitelyshouldnotmissthisevening
euro 9000 per person (Physicians)euro 6500 per person (Nurses Quality Managers Data Managers
Cell Processing Technicians)
copyComugneroSilvanafotoliade
copyBergfeefotoliade copyMirkoMeierfotoliade
Your conference in good handsConference management services tailored to your goals
33
DaIly tours
Geneva City tour and Boat Cruise
Sunday1April20121340ndash1700Tuesday3April20121340ndash1700
EUR 6000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
The city tour of Geneva will show you the International part of Geneva such as the worldrsquos peacemaking organizations followedbya tourof themain touristattractions like theFlowerclockandmanymore Thenget a taste ofGenevarsquos historywith your guideonawalkingtourThetourcontinuesonthelakewithaonehourboatcruisewhichwillmakeyoudiscoverthemajorattractionsofthelakeofGenevatheWaterFountaintheUNBuildingtheCastleofBellerivetheMermaidandmanymoreinterestingsites
Meeting pointGenevaPalexpo1330 in front of the main entrance
byBengoVISTAch
Montreux with Castle Chillon
Monday2April20120900ndash1400
EUR 8000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
AfteraridethroughtheVaudcountrysidepassingthefamoustownsofVevey andMontreuxwewill arrive at theChateaudeChillonHereaguidedtourwillshowyouaroundthecastleAfterthetouryouwillboardasteamerthatwilltakeyouonabeautifultripwithlovelyviewsofthelandscapeandeventuallytakeyoutoMontreuxwhereyouwillhavetimetowanderthestreets
Meeting point GenevaPalexpo0845 in front of the main entrance
byMarekBLASZCZYK-Panoramio
Museum Tour
Monday2April20121400ndash1700
Euro 6500 per person (includingpickupandreturntoGenevaPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
by galynaforever
Consistingof fourdifferent sites theMuseacuteesdrsquoArt etdrsquoHistoire isoneof the largestmuseumgroups in SwitzerlandOver anumberofyearstheMuseacuteeshaveputtogetherimpressivecollectionsinthefieldsofarchaeologyfineartsandappliedartsandbearwitnesstothehistoryofcivilisationsfromprehistorictomoderntimesDuring the one hour tour of the Palais des Nations you will seeseveraldifferentroomsYouwillhearaboutcurrentactivitiesoftheUnitedNationsandaboutthehistoryofthePalaisdesNations
Meeting point GenevaPalexpo1345 in front of the main entrance
Day trip Gruyegravere Golden
Tuesday3April20120900ndash1700
Euro 10000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach 3courselunchmenuallentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
byLairJeanClaud
ThereisnobettertemptationthanchocolatesmellTakeajourneythroughchocolatetraditionatatastingofthemostfamousofSwissdelicaciesAdmirebreathtakinglandscapesofGruyegraveresonthewayto the cheese factory where you will receive an interesting insight on authenticAlpinecheesemaking
Meeting pointGenevaPalexpo0845 in front of the main entrance
Note for all tours Tours are based on a minimum of 25 participants If a tour does not take place due to insufficient numbers the ticket will be reimbursed in full Otherwise please note that tickets for excursions are non-refundable An English-speaking guide will conduct all toursOn-site requests for tours are welcome but cannot be guaranteed
34
travellIng to the palexpo
ThePalexpoislocatedneartheairportofGenevaeasilyaccessiblefromthecitycentrebypublictransport(busNodeg5stopldquoPalexpordquo)andbycarfromthemotorway
Arriving by Plane
Geneva Palexpo Exhibition and Conference Centre is located500meters from theGeneva InternationalAirport For thosewhowishtowalkitisapproximatelya15minutewalkfromtheairporttoPalexpofollowthesignsYoucanalsotakeNdeg5busfromtheairportldquoAeacuteroportrdquotoPalexpo(2stops)TraveltimebytaxifromtheAirporttothePalexpoisapprox5minutesCostapproximatelyCHF1500
Arriving by Train
TherearetwotrainstationsinGenevaThemainstationinthecity(GareCornavin)andtheairporttrainstation(GareAeacuteroport)
Fromthemainstationinthecityyoucantakeeitherbusnodeg5tothePalexpowhichtakesapprox15minutesAnotheroptionistotakeatraintotheairporttrainstationfromwhereitisa15minuteswalktothePalexpo
Arriving by Car
ToreachthePalexpotakethemotorwayandfollowthesignstotheairport(Aeacuteroport)orPalexpoParkingpossibilitiesavailabledirectlyatthePalexpo
Bus
EfficientgroundtransfersareavailablefromGenevaPalexpotothecitycentreandthemaintrainstationNdeg5bus(HocircpitalndashPalexpondash Aeacuteroport) links Geneva Palexpo with the City Centre in only15minutesand runs frequently fromearlymorning to late in theevening
Taxis
Taxis in Geneva can be ordered by phone hailed in the street orfoundatabout60authorisedtaxiranksintownairportandmainstation
FaresbetweenairportandcityrangefromaboutCHF3000toCHF3500anddependontrafficconditionstimeofdayandnumberofpassengers Presently the farewithinGeneva includingairport istheamountshownonthetaximeter
Public Transportation Geneva
GenevaiswellcateredtowithbusestramsandferriesThebusandtramservicesinGenevaarerunbytheTPG(TransportsPublicsGenevois)wwwtpgch
Busesand trams run from0600ndash2400dependingon the serviceEachbusandtramstophastimetablesandmapscoveringtheentireGenevanetwork
ThetramwayisunderconstantexpansionoftenresultinginroadworksTheTPGwebsitewwwtpgchisprovidinginformationontheirservicestimetablesmapsinformationonroadworksandgeneralinformation
On Friday and Saturday nights the TPG runs a night bus serviceNoctambus which runs from 000 ndash 0400 (although times can beinfrequentandirregular)
How to purchase a ticket
Allvisitorsstayingatahotel inGenevacanbenefitfromtheGenevaTransport Card with no additional cost This personal and non-transferablepassisestablisheduponthevisitorrsquoscheck-inatthehotelenabling itsholderuseof theentirepublic transportationnetwork inGenevawithout restriction (bus trainandboat)withvalidity for theentiredurationofhisherstayincludingthedepartureday
IfarrivingattheairportyoucanpickupafreeticketforpublictransportfromthemachineinthebaggagecollectionareaattheArrivallevelThisUniresoticketofferedbyGenevaInternationalAirportallowsyoutousepublictransportinGenevafreeforaperiodof80minutes
Regularticketscanalsobepurchasedfromthemachineslocatedatbusstops(CHForEurochangerequired)andattheSwissrailwaystation
35
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1 5 De la Paix ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
2 5 Intercontinental ldquoIntercontinentalrdquo bus ndeg 5
3 5 Kempinski No bus or tram near hotel ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15 approx 15 minutes walking distance away
4 5 Mandarin Oriental ldquoBel-Airrdquo bus ndeg 1 ndeg 3 ndeg 5 ndeg 7 ndeg 10 or ndeg 19
5 5 Moumlvenpick na free shuttle from hotel to airport
6 5 Swissocirctel ldquoPlace du Portrdquo bus ndeg 6 ndeg 8 ndeg 9 or ndeg 27
7 4+ Starling (ex Crowne Plaza)
5 minutes walking distance to congress centre
8 4 Auteuil ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
9 4 Bristol ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
10 4 Cornavin ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
11 4 Crowne Plaza (ex Ramada Park)
ldquoDe Joinvillerdquo bus ndeg10
12 4 De la Vendeacutee ldquoPetit-Vendeacuteerdquo bus ndeg 21
13 4 Epsom ldquoButinirdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg15
14 4 Le Montbrillant ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
15 4 Les Nations ldquoVidolletrdquo bus ndeg 5
16 4 Nash-Ville ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
17 4 NH Geneva Airport na free shuttle from hotel to airport
18 4 NH Rex ldquoCharmillesrdquo bus ndeg 10 ldquoServetterdquo tram ndeg 14 or ndeg 16
19 4 Novotel ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
20 4 Rotary ldquoChantepouletrdquo bus ndeg 10
21 4 Royal ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
22 4 Tiffany ldquoPlace du Cirquerdquo bus ndeg 1 ldquoRue du Standrdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15 ldquoBel-Airrdquo bus ndeg 10
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24 3 Astoria ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
25 3 Bernina ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
26 3 Citadines Genegraveve Ferney Voltaire
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28 3 Drake amp Longchamp ldquoButinirdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
29 3 Edelweiss ldquoNavigationrdquo bus ndeg 1
30 3 Eden ldquoSismondirdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
31 3 Express by Holiday Inn na free shuttle from hotel to airport
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33 3 Jade ldquoMocirclerdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
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36 3 Longemalle ldquoPlace du Portrdquo bus ndeg 6 ndeg 8 ndeg 9 or ndeg 27
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1400 ndash 1500 Lecture 1How we validate the apheresis machine
Chair Harry C Schouten (Maastricht NL)
1400ndash1420 tbc1420ndash1440 SandraLoaiza(LondonUK)1440ndash1500 KristinaHoumllig(DresdenDE)
1515 ndash 1615 Lecture 2Can you save money by improving the quality
Chair Elena Vassalo (Turin IT)
1515ndash1615 FreacutedeacutericNouaille(Neuilly-sur-SeineFR)
1630 ndash 1730 Lecture 3Engaging physicians in quality
Chair Pierre Biron (Lyon FR)
1630ndash1730 EduardoOlavarria(PamplonaES)
1730 ndash 1830 Workshop 2Electronic quality management system (commercial and in-inhouse alternatives)
1730ndash1740 Manual systemKirtashPatel(LondonUK)
1740ndash1750 Electronic system used at Maastricht University HospitalBiancaWauben(MaastrichtNL)
1750ndash1800 Electronic system used at Leacuteon-BeacuterardPierreEmmanuelDonot(LyonFR)
1800ndash1830 Q amp A
aDvanCe notICe
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39th Annual Meeting of the European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation
39th Meeting of the Physicians29th Meeting of the EBMT Nurses Group12th Meeting of the EBMT Data Management Group5th Meeting of the Quality Management Group2nd Meeting of the Cell Processing Group7th EBMTPatientampFamilyDaybullSaturday6April2013
London UK bull 7 ndash 10 April 2013
2013
European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation
EBMTExcellence in Science
24
1st ebmt Cell proCessIng Day monDay 2 aprIl 2012
1st Meeting of the EBMT Cell Processing Group
ThefirstCell Processing Day of theEBMT isplannedjointlybyEBMTandISCT
It is mainly intended for persons working in the cellprocessing laboratory as technicians working on thebenchbiologistsandphysiciansdirectlyinvolvedincellprocessing cell processing laboratory managers andpersons responsible for quality assessment of the cell processingpart
The programme includes theoretical presentationsdiscussions and sessions considering practical aspectsofcellprocessingproblemmanagementandreporting
The Cell Processing Group will meet on Monday 2 April 2012 andisanintegralpartoftheEBMT2012Annual Meeting which takes place at the PalexpoGenevainSwitzerlandfrom1ndash4April2012
PhotoBloodcellscopyKeystoneSciencePhotoLibraryAndrewSyred
Taking place during the EBMT 2012
Annual Meeting
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 1Stem cell engineering
Chairs Ineke Slaper-Cortenbach (Utrecht NL) Federico Rodriguez (San Diego USA)
Graft engineering Mimicking the marrow microenvironment for cord expansionVardaDeutsch(Tel-AvivIL)
Cryopreservation and thawing of hamatopoietic cellsGregorioMartin-Henao(BarcelonaES)
0930 ndash 1100 Technical aspects IBasic processing aspects and problem management
Chair Francesco Lanza (Cremona IT)
Processing of the peripheral blood progenitor cell products using a novel acustophoresis platformStefanScheding(LundSE)
Thawing of stem cell products in the lab or bedsideFedericoRodriguez(SanDiegoUSA)
Erythrocyte depletion when amp howDamianosSotiropoulos(ThessalonikiGR)
1100ndash1130 Pause
1130 ndash 1300 Quality assessment
Chair Christian Chabannon (Marseille FR)
CD34 enumeration pre and post cryopreservationFrancescoLanza(CremonaIT)
Terminology and labeling of cellular therapy productsInekeSlaper-Cortenbach(UtrechtNL)
GMP facilities what for and what are the rulesChristianKalberer(BaselCH)
1300ndash1400 Lunch
1400 ndash 1530 Oral session Stem cell mobilization and graft engineering
Chairs Francesco Lanza (Cremona IT) Mario Bargetzi (Aarau CH)
Oral sessions to be defined according to abstract reviewing
1530ndash1600 CoffeeBreak
1600 ndash 1730 Technical aspects IIAdvanced cell engineering
Chair Martin Hildebrandt (Hannover DE)
Cell selection for clinical use Regulatory T cellsMatthiasEdinger(RegensburgDE)
Engineering of T-helper cells and cytotoxic T-cellsTobiasFeuchtinger(TuumlbingenDE)
Expansion of NK cells for clinical useUlrikeKoehl(FrankfurtDE)
25
1st ebmt paeDIatrIC Day tuesDay 3 aprIl 2012
Taking place during the EBMT 2012
Annual Meeting
Paediatric Day
During EBMT 2012 Annual Meeting taking place atthePalexpoGenevaSwitzerlandfrom1ndash4April2012there will be a special day for paediatric stem celltransplantation
Almost all paediatric activities such as educationalworkingpartyscientificandpostersessionshavebeenregroupedandwillbeheldonTuesday 3 April 2012
Nurses paediatric sessions will take place on MondayandWednesday
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0800 ndash 0900 Educational SessionHaemaglobinopathy and HSCT
Chairs Guido Lucarelli (Rome IT) Ardeshir Ghavamzadeh (Tehran IR)
0800ndash0830 ThalassaemiaEmanueleAngelucci(CalgiariIT)
0830ndash0900 Sickle cell anaemiaFranccediloiseBernaudin(CreacuteteilFR)
0800 ndash 0900 WorkshopDecision making How to choose a cord blood unit
Chairs Marie Robin (Paris FR) Vincent Kindler (Geneva CH)
0800ndash0830 Umbilical cord blood transplantation how when and for whomArnonNagler(TelHashomerIL)
0830ndash0900 Single double CB unit or intramedullar application VandersonRocha(OxfordUK)
0930 ndash 1100 Plenary 3Paediatric Day
Chairs Christina Peters (Vienna AT) Kurt Leibundgut (Berne CH)
0930ndash1000 Advances in overcoming treatment resistance in recurrent malignant brain tumours
From autologous to allogeneic HSCT following myeloablative chemotherapy HishamAbdel-Azim(LosAngelesUS)
1000ndash1030 Allogeneic HSCT for children with monosomy 7FrancoLocatelli(RomeIT)
1030ndash1100 Paediatric haploidentical allogeneic stem cell transplantationPeterLang(TuumlbingenDE)
1100ndash1130 CoffeeBreak
1130 ndash 1300 Working PartyPaediatric Diseases
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time Meeting 5Post-transplant care when the child becomes an adult
Chairs Giorgio Dini (Genoa IT) Tayfun Guumlngoumlr (Zurich CH)
1310ndash1330 Transition paediatrics-adult care CharlotteNiemeyer(FreiburgDE)
1330ndash1350 Adolescence in the posttransplant phase ThomasKlingebiel(FrankfurtDE)
1400 ndash 1530 Oral SessionPaediatric transplantation
1530ndash1600 CoffeeBreak
1600 ndash 1730 Working PartyInborn Errors
1730 ndash 1900 Poster Session
26
Call For abstraCts
Abstract Submission Deadlines
21 November 2011 Nurses Group15 December 2011 Physicians amp Data Management Group
Allparticipantsareinvitedtosubmitabstractsononeofthetopicslistedonpage27
Abstracts may only be submitted via Internet Late abstracts will not be considered
Tosubmityourabstractpleasegotothewebsiteat wwwebmtorgebmt2012
Thedifferent submission links forphysiciansnursesand thedatamanagement group will be available on the internet ldquoCall for AbstractsrdquoPleasemakesuretoselecttheappropriatelink
Inordertostandardizetheabstractlayoutweaskyoutoreadthepreparation guidelines at this link CAREFULLY Avoid submissionwithin48hoursofthedeadlineforbestsystemperformance
Guidelines for submission of abstracts
1 Abstracts may be submitted only via Internet Abstractssubmittedviafaxore-mailwillnotbeaccepted
2 AllabstractsmustbesubmittedandpresentedinEnglish3 Abstractsshouldcontainoriginalmaterialneitherpublishednor
presentedelsewherepriorto1 April 20124 Withinternetsubmissionofanabstracttheauthor(s)transfer(s)
all copyrightownership to theEuropeanGroup forBloodandMarrowTransplantation
5 Abstractsshouldbeinformativecontainingobjectivesmethodsresultsandaconclusion Just thepromiseof furtherdataanddiscussionisnotacceptable
6 The abstract text may not be longer than 2rsquo500 charactersincludingspaces
7 Tables charts and other graphics arepermittedandmustbeinJPGorGIFformatofhighresolutionandsuitableforreproductionin black amp white A separate upload button is provided (max 2 graphics perabstract)Nophotosmaybesubmitted
8 Avoid complex mathematical formulae Greek letters andsymbols For the symbols lt or gt type instead lt= or gt= Forsuperscript use caret (^) eg 10^6 instead of 106 Instead oflsquoIFN-grsquouseforexamplelsquoIFN-grsquoorlsquoIFN-gammarsquoetc
9 Allabbreviationsmustbedefinedthefirsttimetheyappearinyourtext(butdonotdefineinthetitle)ExampleGraft-versus-hostdisease(GvHD)beforebeingusedasanabbreviationonly
10 Authorsarerequestedtoselectatopicunderwhichtheywishtheirabstracttobereviewed
11 Authorsshouldindicatetheirpreferredmethodofpresentation bullOralPresentation bullPosterPresentation bullOralorPosterPresentation Theselectioncommitteereservestherighttodecideonthefinal
allocationandpresentationmethod12 Ifanabstract isaccepted thepresentingauthormust register
andattendthecongressAcceptanceofapaperimpliespaymentoftheregistrationfeebythepresentingauthor
13 After having submitted your abstract you will receive aconfirmation by e-mail with the following information (please
makesuretostateyourcorrectemailaddress) bullreference number of your abstract (for correspondence and
questionsthatmightarise) bullyourpersonalaccesscodes
Shouldyouwishtomakecorrectionstoanabstractalreadysubmittedor if you wish to submit other abstracts later you may use theseaccesscodesThiswillshortenthesubmissionprocedure
Correctionstoabstractscanonlybemadeuptothedeadlinesof
21November2011 Nurses Group15December2011 Physicians amp Data Management Group
(Afterthesedatesnoabstractsorchangesmaybeaccepted)IfyouhavedifficultiesinsubmittingyourabstractsorifyouneedanyfurtherinformationpleasecontacttheAbstracthotlinePhone+41616867722(MondayndashFridayduringCETbusinesshours)
Notification
AbstractsaresubjecttoapprovalbytheScientificCommitteeandtofinalassignmentforinclusionintheprogrammeasanoralorposterpresentation
Authors from the Nurses Group will be notified at the end ofDecember2011
AuthorsformthePhysiciansandDataManagementGroupwillbenotifiedattheendofJanuary2012
Allauthorswillbecontactedbye-mail(thereforeitisessentialthatyouindicateyourcorrecte-mailaddress)Authorswillbeinformedasto whether they are to present their abstract orally or in the form of a posterFullinstructionsconcerningthepreparationandpresentationwillbeincluded
Publication
AllacceptedabstractswillbepublishedinasupplementoftheBoneMarrowTransplantationJournalaswellasonCD-ROMavailableatthecongressFullabstracttextswillbeviewableontheEBMT2012websitetwoweekspriortothecongress
Basic Science Award for Physicians
This award will be presented to the best Basic Science Abstractsubmittedunderanyrelevanttopic
The aim of this award is to increase the level of basic science atthemeetingandparticularlyyounginvestigatorsareencouragedtosubmittheirworkTheprizewinningabstractwillbeselectedfromthe top-scoringabstractsbyaScientificCommitteeheadedby theChairsoftheEBMTDevelopmentalCommittee
Authorssubmittingabasicscienceabstractare invitedto tick therespectiveboxintheonlinesubmissionthusindicatingthewishtobeconsideredfortheBasicScienceAward
Theprize-winningabstractwillbepresentedaspartofthePresidentialSymposiumonMonday2April2012Thisyearrsquosprizeofeuro2rsquo000isgenerouslysupportedbyGenzyme
27
Call For abstraCts
Main Topics for Abstract Submission
Please carefullyselectthetopicunderwhichyouwishtosubmityourabstract for reviewAbstracts not submittedunder anappropriatetopicmaybeincorrectlyreviewedandrejected
Physicians
General Topics1 CellularGenetherapiesandCytokines2 StemcellresearchandExperimentalstemcelltransplantation3 StemcellmobilizationandGraftengineering
Transplant-specific topics4 Stemcellsource5 Stemcelldonor6 Acutegraft-versus-hostdisease7 Chronicgraft-versus-hostdisease8 Infectiouscomplications9 Earlycomplications10 Latecomplications11 Reduced-intensityconditioning12 MinimalresidualdiseaseToleranceChimerismandImmune
reconstitution13 Paediatricissues14 Regulatoryissues
Disease-specific topics15 Acuteleukaemia16 Aplasticanaemia17 Autoimmunediseases18 Chronicleukaemia19 HaemoglobinopathyandInbornerrorsofmetabolism20Lymphoma21 Multiplemyeloma22Myelodysplasia23Solidtumours
Nurses Group
Care-specific topics24Careofthecare-giver25Complementarytherapies26Donorissues27 Ethicalissues28Impactofnewtherapiesonpatientcare29Outpatientdevelopments30PalliativeandEndoflifecare31 PatientinformationandEducation32Protectivecare33Psycho-socialissues34Sexuality35Standardsofcare36Symptomsmanagement
37 EducationandSupportofnurses38Management39SurvivorshipandLateeffects40Qualityoflife
Data Management Group
41 DataManagement42Statistics
CME Accreditation at EBMT 2012
AsaparticipantofEBMT2012youareeligibletoreceiveContinuingMedical Education (CME) credit points from the EuropeanHematologyAssociation(EHA)
EuropeanhaematologistsarehighlymotivatedtoprovideproofthattheyareupdatingtheirknowledgeandskillsthroughparticipationinCMEactivitiesTheEuropeanHematologyAssociationCMESystemis being implementedas a service to Europeanhaematologists inresponse to this need The System facilitates identification andregistrationinCMEactivitieswhichhavebeensubmittedtoapeer-reviewaccreditationprocessandrespondtopre-establishedqualitystandards
CMEaccreditationisapermanentfeatureofEBMTannualmeetings
PhysiciansattendingEBMT2012areeligibletoreceive1EHA-CMEcreditpointforeveryhourofaccreditedscientificprogramme
EHA-CMEpointswillbeawardedforthefollowingsessionsbullEducationalsessionsbullWorkshopsessionsbullControversysessionsbullPlenarysessionsbullJointsessionsbullPresidentialsymposiumbullWorkingPartysessionsbullOralsessionsbullLunchtimemeetings
How to claim your EHA-CME points
The electronic EHA-CME system is fully automated and enablesparticipantsattheEBMT2012toclaimtheircreditsonline
You may create your account claim your credits and print yourEHA-CMEcertificateonlineatwwwehaweborg(select lsquoCMErsquo)FulldetailsonhowtocollectyourCMEpointswillbestatedintheFinalProgramme
Further information on the European Hematology Association CME system is available at cmeehaweborgandwwwehaweborg
28
regIstratIon
Registration fee
Until 12 January
2012
As from 13 January to 1March2012
As from 2 March
2012
PhysiciansMember euro300ndash euro420ndash euro480ndash
Non-Member euro450ndash euro560ndash euro650ndash
Nurses Group
Data Mgmt Group
Quality Mgmt Group
Cell Processing Technicians
Member euro200ndash euro320ndash euro380ndash
Non-Member euro300ndash euro420ndash euro480ndash
Student euro120ndash euro150ndash euro180ndash
Accompanying person
euro 25ndash euro 25ndash euro 25ndash
StudentsmustbeoneoftheauthorsofanacceptedabstractandmustprovideproofofundergraduatestudentstatusAwrittencertificationbytheheadoftheprogrammeisrequiredandmustbesenttoCongrex(Fax+41616867788)
The fee for active participants includes unlimited access to allsessionstheWelcomeReceptionaccesstotheExhibitiononecopyoftheFinalProgrammeandonecopyoftheAbstractBook
ThefeeforaccompanyingpersonsincludestheWelcomeReceptionandaccesstotheExhibition
PleasenoteAlthoughincludedintheregistrationfeesomesessionsand the Welcome Reception require separate registration (seeregistrationform)
Online Registration
ParticipantscanregisterviaInternetwwwebmtorgebmt2012PleasereadtheinstructionsontheInternetcarefullyFor online reservations payment by credit card is required Please do not use the online registration for group registrations
Registration form
ToregisterforthemeetingpleasereturntheregistrationformtotheOrganizingSecretariatinBasel
Group Registration
In order to make a group registration please request the specialgroupregistrationformfromtheOrganizingSecretariatordownloadthefile fromthewebsitewwwebmtorgebmt2012Onthis formyou can enter all participantsrsquo information together with your postal address and contact details Please note that we need thecomplete individual addresses (hospital department streetname and number postal code and city) of each participant Forfurther assistance please contact the Organizing Secretariat at ebmtcongrexcom
On-site Registration
TheregistrationdeskatthePalexpoisopenduringthefollowinghours
Saturday 31March2012 1700 ndash1900hSunday 1April2012 0800ndash1900hMonday 2April2012 0730ndash1800hTuesday 3April2012 0730ndash1800hWednesday 4April2012 0715ndash1300h
All documents including registration packets (congress walletpersonalnamebadgeabstractbookvouchers)willbehandedovertotheregisteredparticipantsOn-site registration will be accepted but receip of all congressdocumentscannotbeguaranteedPleasearriveearlyifyouwishtoregisteron-site
Payment
All fees for the congress registration and social events should bepaidinEURO(euro)totheEBMT2012OrganizingSecretariatndashclearlystatingtheparticipantlsquosnameandaddress
bull bybanktransfer(freeofcharge)to -BeneficiaryCongrexSwitzerlandLtdEBMT2012 -UBSAGBaselSwitzerland EUROAccountNo233-50301062A IBANCodeCH210023323350301062A
-BICUBSWCHZH80A -ClearingNo233
bull bycreditcard(VisaMasterCardAmericanExpress)
Responsibility
The participant acknowledges that heshe has no right to lodgedamage claims against the organizers should the holding of thecongress be hindered or prevented by unexpected political oreconomiceventsorgenerallyby forcemajeureorshould thenon-appearance of speakers or other reasons necessitate programmechangesWithregistrationtheparticipantacceptsthisproviso
By finishing the application the participant declares that heshe agrees to its personal and company data being processed byCongrexandthat thisdatamaybeusedfor informationpurposesoncongressesandevents in thefieldofhematologyorganizedbyCongrex In theopposingcase theparticipantnotifiesCongrexatthetimeofreturningthesignedapplication
Confirmation
Upon receipt of the correct registration fee each participant willreceiveaconfirmationofregistrationPleasebringthisconfirmationto the registration desk at the congress centre as proof of yourregistration
Cancellation Refund Policy
Refund of registration fees less 25 administrative charges canbeapplied for inwritinguntil1February2012 to theOrganizingSecretariat inBasel SwitzerlandAfter thisdateno refundwillbepossibleForanychangeofnamesafeeofeuro30ndashwillbecharged
29
general InFormatIon (In alphabetICal orDer)
Address before and after the EBMT 2012
OrganizingSecretariatEBMT2012 Tel +41616867711coCongrexSwitzerlandLtd Fax +41616867788POBox E-mail ebmtcongrexcom4002BaselSwitzerland wwwebmtorgebmt2012
Currency
TheofficialcurrencyistheSwissfranc(CHF)Althoughnotpartofthe EU many prices are nonetheless indicated in Euros and somemerchantsmayacceptEurosVisaMasterCardandAmericanExpressarewidelyacceptedandATMsarewidespreadBanksofferthebestexchangeratesfortravellerchequesandforeigncurrencybut it isalsopossibletoexchangemoneyatmajorhotelsmaintrainstationsandairportsBanksareopenMondaytoFriday
Exhibition
TheEBMT2012exhibitionpresentingthelatesttechnicalequipmentandpharmaceuticalproductswilltakeplaceinHall1ofthePalexpoGenevaThedetailedExhibitProspectuscanbeobtainedfromtheExhibitionDepartment(exhibitionchcongrexcom)
Final Programme
The Final Programme will be available on the Internet (wwwebmtorgebmt2012) by March 2012 Please indicate youremailaddressontheregistrationformandyouwillbeinformedassoonastheFinalProgrammeisontheInternetTheFinalProgrammebookletwillbealsodistributedatthemeetinginGeneva
Insurance
Themeetingorganizerscannotacceptliabilityforpersonalinjuriessustainedorfor lossordamageofpropertybelongingtomeetingparticipants or their accompanyingpersons eitherduring or as aresultofthemeetingPleasecheckthevalidityofyourowninsurance
Invitation Letters
IndividualsrequiringanofficialletterofinvitationinordertoattendthemeetingmaywritetotheOrganizingSecretariat(ebmtcongrexcom)Thisprocedureisdesignedtoassistparticipantstoobtainavisaorpermissiontoattendthemeetinganddoesnotapplytoregistrationfeesorotherexpenses
Please note that invitation letters can only be sent if the registration and payment has been received by the Organizing Secretariat
Italian Agency
ItalianparticipantsrequiringspecificauthorizationfromtheItalianHealthMinistryareadvisedtocontact
AIMEDUCATIONndashAIMGroup Tel +3902566011MsCristinaGhidoli Fax +390270048585ViaGiuseppeRipamonti129 E-mail cghidoniaimgroupeu20141MilanItaly wwwaimgroupeu
Language
TheofficialcongresslanguageisEnglishSimultaneous translation (English French German) will beprovidedforthePatientampFamilyDay
Lunches
FromMondaytillWednesdaylunchwillbeofferedintheexhibitionareaofthecongressvenue
Registration
Fordetailedinformationpleaserefertopage28
Speakersrsquo Service Centre (SSC)
TherewillbeacentrallylocatedSpeakersrsquoServiceCentreconnectedtoalllectureroomsAllspeakersarerequestedtohandintheirPowerPointpresentationspriortotheirlectureattheSSC
Tipping
Servicechargesaregenerally includedhowever it iscustomarytorounduptheamountwhenpayinginrestaurantsandtaxis
Transportation in Geneva
Geneva iswell catered towithbuses tramsand ferriesaswellasregulartrainconnectionstothetrainstationsldquoCornavinrdquointhecitycentreandldquoAeacuteroportrdquoattheairportPleaserefertoldquoTravellingtothePalexpordquo(page34)formoredetails
Venue
TheEBMT2012meetingwilltakeplaceatthePalexpoGenevawhichis conveniently located inwalkingdistance to theGenevaAirportandonly15minutesawayfromdowntownGeneva
Palexpo Exhibition amp Conference Center1218Grand-SaconnexGenevaSwitzerlandwwwgeneva-palexpoch
Visa Requirements
In order to visit Switzerland you may need to apply for an entryvisa Please check the currentVISA requirementswith thenearestSwissConsulateorEmbassy inyourcountrybeforeyourdeparturetoGenevaPleasealsobewellawareofthetimeforprocessingtheapplicationstoensureyouapplyintimeforyourvisit
World Wide Web
Please visit the EBMT 2012 website wwwebmtorgebmt2012 for regularly updated news and information Abstract submissionregistration compilation of your personal congress programme aswellas reservationofaccommodationand tours canbemadeviathislink
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CIty oF geneva
Geneva
EmbeddedbetweentheAlpsandtheJurahillstheFrench-speaking
cityofGenevaliesinthebaywheretheRhoneleavesLakeGeneva
WithitshumanitariantraditionandcosmopolitanflairtheEuropean
seatoftheUNOandheadquartersoftheRedCrossisknownasthe
ldquocapitalofpeacerdquo
The symbol of the city is the ldquoJet drsquoeaurdquo ndash a fountain with a
140-metre-highwater jetattheperipheryofLakeGenevaTheold
towntheheartofGenevawiththeshoppingandbusinessquarter
issituatedontheleftbankoftheriverThereyoucanfindStPeterrsquos
CathedralaswellasthePlaceduBourg-de-Fourwhichistheoldest
squareinthecityQuayslakesidepromenadescountlessparkslively
sidestreetsintheoldtownandelegantshopsinvitegueststostroll
Besides being a congress city Geneva is also a centre for culture
andhistoryfortradefairsandexhibitionsThelaquoHorlogeFleuriraquothe
largeflowerclockintheldquoJardinAnglaisrdquo(EnglishGarden)isaworld-
renownedsymboloftheGenevawatchindustry
CulturallythismostwesterncityofSwitzerlandhasmuchtooffer
InternationalartistsperformintheGrandTheacuteacirctreandGenevaOpera
HouseGenevaalsoofferswiderangeofmuseumssuchastheldquoMuseacutee
internationaldelrsquohorlogerierdquoawatchmuseumwithacollectionof
jewellerywatchesandmusicalclocksandtheInternationalMuseum
oftheRedCrossandRedCrescentwhichprovidesaninsightintothe
workofthesehumanitarianorganizations
Climate
Genevaissituatedatahighaltitudewhichtogetherwiththelake
temperstheprevailingcontinentalclimateSummersarepleasantly
warmtohotandwintersrelativelymildwithtemperatureshovering
just above or below freezing In spring the temperatures range
fromapprox5degCto20degCthereforeawarmcoatespeciallyforthe
eveningsisrecommended
Shopping in Geneva GenevarsquosexclusiveshopsarelocatedontheRuesBassesndashthechicRueduRhocircneRuede laConfeacutedeacuterationRueduMarcheacuteandRuedelaCroix-drsquoOrWatchandjewelleryshopslinethesestreetsquiteliterallywithgoldAsanalternativeexcellentSwisschocolateissoldat the Du Rhocircne Rue de la Confeacutedeacuteration 3 and at the MartelRuedelaCroix-drsquoOr4MeanwhileforastrollaroundtheantiquesquarterandartgalleriesavisittotheOldTownandtheSt-GervaisandPacircquisdistrictsisamustGenevahasmanyoutdoormarkets forexample theflowermarketon the PlaceduMolard and the clothes andbookmarket on thePlace de la Madeleine which are open daily Flea markets areheld on Wednesdays and Saturdays at the Plaine de Plainpalais(0800ndash1800)OnTuesdayandFridaymorningsthesamespotisusedforacolourfulfruitandvegetablemarket(0800ndash1300)OnThursday regionalhandicraftsare soldat thePlacede laFusterie(0800ndash1900)The main department stores in Geneva are Bon Geacutenie Rue duMarcheacute34GlobusRueduRhocircne48andManorRueCornavin6Generalopeninghours for shops inGenevaareMonday toFriday0830ndash1900(Thursdayuntil2100)andSaturday0800ndash1800
Restaurants GenevaoffersafantasticselectionoftraditionalandlocalfareaswellasexcellentinternationalandethniccuisineLocal Geneva specialities include fresh fish from the lake and avarietyofporkdishes includingpetit saleacute (saltpork)and longeole (pork sausage) Traditional Swiss restaurants can also be foundthroughoutthecityA large variety of international restaurants offering moderntraditional ethnic or fusion menus can also be found in GenevaTherearegoodFrenchrestaurants inthehotelsonQuaiDuMontBlancandCheminduPetitSaconnexandonRuedeLausanneTheBoulevardHelvetiqueisagoodplacetofindgreatcafeacutesManyGenevarestaurantscloseonweekendsandespeciallySundayssocallaheadtoenquirereservationsarerecommended
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hotel aCCommoDatIon anD travel bookIngs
Official travel agency
Congrex Travel AGPOBox4002BaselSwitzerland
Hotel accommodationHotel rooms in various price categories in the city of Geneva have beenreserved
Tel +41616909411Fax +41616909414E-mailebmthotelcongrexcom
Online bookings
Participants can book their hotel room via internet wwwcongrexchebmt2012Fullprepaymentbycreditcard(VisaMastercardorAmericanExpress)ismandatoryifyouregisteron-lineEachparticipantwillreceiveaconfirmationAfter12 January 2012hotelaccommodationissubjecttoavailability
Hotel reservation form
If you have no access to the Internet please send the Hotel Reservation Form as soon as possible but latest by 12 January 2012toCongrexTravelAGAftertheabovementioneddeadlinerequestswillbeacceptedbuthotelaccommodationissubjecttoavailabilityandcannotbeguaranteedAfterthisdeadlinealatereservationfeeof euro30ndashwillbechargedAdditionallytheformoffersyouthechoicetomakeeitheradepositpaymentwithrestpaymentbyinvoicetoCongrexTravelAGbefore thecongressoradepositpaymentwithrestpaymentdirectlyupondepartureatthehotelagainstcreditcardguarantee
Payment policy
To guarantee your reservation a deposit of EUR 200ndashisrequiredUpon receipt of the hotel reservation form each participant willreceiveafinalconfirmationwithaninvoiceHotelrequestswithoutpaymentcannotbeacceptedAllrequestswillbehandledonaldquofirstcome-firstservedbasisrdquo
CancellationRefund Policy
If your reservation is cancelled before 12 January 2012 theprepaymentordepositwillberefundedlesseuro60ndashhandlingfeeIfyourreservationiscancelledafter 12 January 2012norefundscanbemadeAnychangeof reservationwillbesubject toahandlingfee of euro30ndashChangesorcancellationshavetobemadeinwritingto Congrex Travel AG If you arrive later or leave earlier than theoriginallybookeddatesthehotelmightchargeno-showcosts
Hotel desk
CongrexTravelAGwillbepresentwithadeskintheregistrationareaduringthemeeting
Flight Bookings and Official AirlineTheEBMThasdesignatedevent-travel specialistCongrexTravel toserveastheofficialagentfortravel
Tel +41615607560Fax +41616909214E-mailebmtflightscongrexcom
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soCIal events
Welcome Reception
Sunday 1 April 2012 2015
AftertheOpeningSessionparticipantsaccompanyingpersonsandexhibitorsareinvitedtoattendtheWelcomeReceptionwhichwilltakeplaceinthefoyersofthePalexpo
Freeadmission
Please register online or by completing the registration form if you wish to participate at the Welcome Reception (even though it is free of charge)
EBMT Party
Tuesday 3 April 2012
TheEBMTPartywillbeheldatUptownGenevaUptownGenevaisamoderncomplexandculturaleventcentrelocatedbehindthemaintrainstationinthecitycentreofGeneva
The perfect location to meet gather and dance with your EBMTcolleaguesandfriendsafterabusycongressdayUnderthethemeldquotraditional Switzerland and its modern twistrdquo you will have thepleasure to flavour different kinds of the traditional swiss cuisineandmusicinvariousrooms
Whetheryouwanttoenjoyaglassofwineinaquietandrelaxedatmosphereorifyouprefertodancethenightawayyoudefinitelyshouldnotmissthisevening
euro 9000 per person (Physicians)euro 6500 per person (Nurses Quality Managers Data Managers
Cell Processing Technicians)
copyComugneroSilvanafotoliade
copyBergfeefotoliade copyMirkoMeierfotoliade
Your conference in good handsConference management services tailored to your goals
33
DaIly tours
Geneva City tour and Boat Cruise
Sunday1April20121340ndash1700Tuesday3April20121340ndash1700
EUR 6000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
The city tour of Geneva will show you the International part of Geneva such as the worldrsquos peacemaking organizations followedbya tourof themain touristattractions like theFlowerclockandmanymore Thenget a taste ofGenevarsquos historywith your guideonawalkingtourThetourcontinuesonthelakewithaonehourboatcruisewhichwillmakeyoudiscoverthemajorattractionsofthelakeofGenevatheWaterFountaintheUNBuildingtheCastleofBellerivetheMermaidandmanymoreinterestingsites
Meeting pointGenevaPalexpo1330 in front of the main entrance
byBengoVISTAch
Montreux with Castle Chillon
Monday2April20120900ndash1400
EUR 8000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
AfteraridethroughtheVaudcountrysidepassingthefamoustownsofVevey andMontreuxwewill arrive at theChateaudeChillonHereaguidedtourwillshowyouaroundthecastleAfterthetouryouwillboardasteamerthatwilltakeyouonabeautifultripwithlovelyviewsofthelandscapeandeventuallytakeyoutoMontreuxwhereyouwillhavetimetowanderthestreets
Meeting point GenevaPalexpo0845 in front of the main entrance
byMarekBLASZCZYK-Panoramio
Museum Tour
Monday2April20121400ndash1700
Euro 6500 per person (includingpickupandreturntoGenevaPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
by galynaforever
Consistingof fourdifferent sites theMuseacuteesdrsquoArt etdrsquoHistoire isoneof the largestmuseumgroups in SwitzerlandOver anumberofyearstheMuseacuteeshaveputtogetherimpressivecollectionsinthefieldsofarchaeologyfineartsandappliedartsandbearwitnesstothehistoryofcivilisationsfromprehistorictomoderntimesDuring the one hour tour of the Palais des Nations you will seeseveraldifferentroomsYouwillhearaboutcurrentactivitiesoftheUnitedNationsandaboutthehistoryofthePalaisdesNations
Meeting point GenevaPalexpo1345 in front of the main entrance
Day trip Gruyegravere Golden
Tuesday3April20120900ndash1700
Euro 10000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach 3courselunchmenuallentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
byLairJeanClaud
ThereisnobettertemptationthanchocolatesmellTakeajourneythroughchocolatetraditionatatastingofthemostfamousofSwissdelicaciesAdmirebreathtakinglandscapesofGruyegraveresonthewayto the cheese factory where you will receive an interesting insight on authenticAlpinecheesemaking
Meeting pointGenevaPalexpo0845 in front of the main entrance
Note for all tours Tours are based on a minimum of 25 participants If a tour does not take place due to insufficient numbers the ticket will be reimbursed in full Otherwise please note that tickets for excursions are non-refundable An English-speaking guide will conduct all toursOn-site requests for tours are welcome but cannot be guaranteed
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travellIng to the palexpo
ThePalexpoislocatedneartheairportofGenevaeasilyaccessiblefromthecitycentrebypublictransport(busNodeg5stopldquoPalexpordquo)andbycarfromthemotorway
Arriving by Plane
Geneva Palexpo Exhibition and Conference Centre is located500meters from theGeneva InternationalAirport For thosewhowishtowalkitisapproximatelya15minutewalkfromtheairporttoPalexpofollowthesignsYoucanalsotakeNdeg5busfromtheairportldquoAeacuteroportrdquotoPalexpo(2stops)TraveltimebytaxifromtheAirporttothePalexpoisapprox5minutesCostapproximatelyCHF1500
Arriving by Train
TherearetwotrainstationsinGenevaThemainstationinthecity(GareCornavin)andtheairporttrainstation(GareAeacuteroport)
Fromthemainstationinthecityyoucantakeeitherbusnodeg5tothePalexpowhichtakesapprox15minutesAnotheroptionistotakeatraintotheairporttrainstationfromwhereitisa15minuteswalktothePalexpo
Arriving by Car
ToreachthePalexpotakethemotorwayandfollowthesignstotheairport(Aeacuteroport)orPalexpoParkingpossibilitiesavailabledirectlyatthePalexpo
Bus
EfficientgroundtransfersareavailablefromGenevaPalexpotothecitycentreandthemaintrainstationNdeg5bus(HocircpitalndashPalexpondash Aeacuteroport) links Geneva Palexpo with the City Centre in only15minutesand runs frequently fromearlymorning to late in theevening
Taxis
Taxis in Geneva can be ordered by phone hailed in the street orfoundatabout60authorisedtaxiranksintownairportandmainstation
FaresbetweenairportandcityrangefromaboutCHF3000toCHF3500anddependontrafficconditionstimeofdayandnumberofpassengers Presently the farewithinGeneva includingairport istheamountshownonthetaximeter
Public Transportation Geneva
GenevaiswellcateredtowithbusestramsandferriesThebusandtramservicesinGenevaarerunbytheTPG(TransportsPublicsGenevois)wwwtpgch
Busesand trams run from0600ndash2400dependingon the serviceEachbusandtramstophastimetablesandmapscoveringtheentireGenevanetwork
ThetramwayisunderconstantexpansionoftenresultinginroadworksTheTPGwebsitewwwtpgchisprovidinginformationontheirservicestimetablesmapsinformationonroadworksandgeneralinformation
On Friday and Saturday nights the TPG runs a night bus serviceNoctambus which runs from 000 ndash 0400 (although times can beinfrequentandirregular)
How to purchase a ticket
Allvisitorsstayingatahotel inGenevacanbenefitfromtheGenevaTransport Card with no additional cost This personal and non-transferablepassisestablisheduponthevisitorrsquoscheck-inatthehotelenabling itsholderuseof theentirepublic transportationnetwork inGenevawithout restriction (bus trainandboat)withvalidity for theentiredurationofhisherstayincludingthedepartureday
IfarrivingattheairportyoucanpickupafreeticketforpublictransportfromthemachineinthebaggagecollectionareaattheArrivallevelThisUniresoticketofferedbyGenevaInternationalAirportallowsyoutousepublictransportinGenevafreeforaperiodof80minutes
Regularticketscanalsobepurchasedfromthemachineslocatedatbusstops(CHForEurochangerequired)andattheSwissrailwaystation
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20 4 Rotary ldquoChantepouletrdquo bus ndeg 10
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27 3 Cristal ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
28 3 Drake amp Longchamp ldquoButinirdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
29 3 Edelweiss ldquoNavigationrdquo bus ndeg 1
30 3 Eden ldquoSismondirdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
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33 3 Jade ldquoMocirclerdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
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regIstratIon Forms
Goto bull EBMT 2012 Registration Form bull EBMT 2012 Education Day for Nurses bull EBMT 2012 Patient amp Family Day bull Hotel Reservation Form
24
1st ebmt Cell proCessIng Day monDay 2 aprIl 2012
1st Meeting of the EBMT Cell Processing Group
ThefirstCell Processing Day of theEBMT isplannedjointlybyEBMTandISCT
It is mainly intended for persons working in the cellprocessing laboratory as technicians working on thebenchbiologistsandphysiciansdirectlyinvolvedincellprocessing cell processing laboratory managers andpersons responsible for quality assessment of the cell processingpart
The programme includes theoretical presentationsdiscussions and sessions considering practical aspectsofcellprocessingproblemmanagementandreporting
The Cell Processing Group will meet on Monday 2 April 2012 andisanintegralpartoftheEBMT2012Annual Meeting which takes place at the PalexpoGenevainSwitzerlandfrom1ndash4April2012
PhotoBloodcellscopyKeystoneSciencePhotoLibraryAndrewSyred
Taking place during the EBMT 2012
Annual Meeting
0800 ndash 0900 Workshop 1Stem cell engineering
Chairs Ineke Slaper-Cortenbach (Utrecht NL) Federico Rodriguez (San Diego USA)
Graft engineering Mimicking the marrow microenvironment for cord expansionVardaDeutsch(Tel-AvivIL)
Cryopreservation and thawing of hamatopoietic cellsGregorioMartin-Henao(BarcelonaES)
0930 ndash 1100 Technical aspects IBasic processing aspects and problem management
Chair Francesco Lanza (Cremona IT)
Processing of the peripheral blood progenitor cell products using a novel acustophoresis platformStefanScheding(LundSE)
Thawing of stem cell products in the lab or bedsideFedericoRodriguez(SanDiegoUSA)
Erythrocyte depletion when amp howDamianosSotiropoulos(ThessalonikiGR)
1100ndash1130 Pause
1130 ndash 1300 Quality assessment
Chair Christian Chabannon (Marseille FR)
CD34 enumeration pre and post cryopreservationFrancescoLanza(CremonaIT)
Terminology and labeling of cellular therapy productsInekeSlaper-Cortenbach(UtrechtNL)
GMP facilities what for and what are the rulesChristianKalberer(BaselCH)
1300ndash1400 Lunch
1400 ndash 1530 Oral session Stem cell mobilization and graft engineering
Chairs Francesco Lanza (Cremona IT) Mario Bargetzi (Aarau CH)
Oral sessions to be defined according to abstract reviewing
1530ndash1600 CoffeeBreak
1600 ndash 1730 Technical aspects IIAdvanced cell engineering
Chair Martin Hildebrandt (Hannover DE)
Cell selection for clinical use Regulatory T cellsMatthiasEdinger(RegensburgDE)
Engineering of T-helper cells and cytotoxic T-cellsTobiasFeuchtinger(TuumlbingenDE)
Expansion of NK cells for clinical useUlrikeKoehl(FrankfurtDE)
25
1st ebmt paeDIatrIC Day tuesDay 3 aprIl 2012
Taking place during the EBMT 2012
Annual Meeting
Paediatric Day
During EBMT 2012 Annual Meeting taking place atthePalexpoGenevaSwitzerlandfrom1ndash4April2012there will be a special day for paediatric stem celltransplantation
Almost all paediatric activities such as educationalworkingpartyscientificandpostersessionshavebeenregroupedandwillbeheldonTuesday 3 April 2012
Nurses paediatric sessions will take place on MondayandWednesday
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0800 ndash 0900 Educational SessionHaemaglobinopathy and HSCT
Chairs Guido Lucarelli (Rome IT) Ardeshir Ghavamzadeh (Tehran IR)
0800ndash0830 ThalassaemiaEmanueleAngelucci(CalgiariIT)
0830ndash0900 Sickle cell anaemiaFranccediloiseBernaudin(CreacuteteilFR)
0800 ndash 0900 WorkshopDecision making How to choose a cord blood unit
Chairs Marie Robin (Paris FR) Vincent Kindler (Geneva CH)
0800ndash0830 Umbilical cord blood transplantation how when and for whomArnonNagler(TelHashomerIL)
0830ndash0900 Single double CB unit or intramedullar application VandersonRocha(OxfordUK)
0930 ndash 1100 Plenary 3Paediatric Day
Chairs Christina Peters (Vienna AT) Kurt Leibundgut (Berne CH)
0930ndash1000 Advances in overcoming treatment resistance in recurrent malignant brain tumours
From autologous to allogeneic HSCT following myeloablative chemotherapy HishamAbdel-Azim(LosAngelesUS)
1000ndash1030 Allogeneic HSCT for children with monosomy 7FrancoLocatelli(RomeIT)
1030ndash1100 Paediatric haploidentical allogeneic stem cell transplantationPeterLang(TuumlbingenDE)
1100ndash1130 CoffeeBreak
1130 ndash 1300 Working PartyPaediatric Diseases
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time Meeting 5Post-transplant care when the child becomes an adult
Chairs Giorgio Dini (Genoa IT) Tayfun Guumlngoumlr (Zurich CH)
1310ndash1330 Transition paediatrics-adult care CharlotteNiemeyer(FreiburgDE)
1330ndash1350 Adolescence in the posttransplant phase ThomasKlingebiel(FrankfurtDE)
1400 ndash 1530 Oral SessionPaediatric transplantation
1530ndash1600 CoffeeBreak
1600 ndash 1730 Working PartyInborn Errors
1730 ndash 1900 Poster Session
26
Call For abstraCts
Abstract Submission Deadlines
21 November 2011 Nurses Group15 December 2011 Physicians amp Data Management Group
Allparticipantsareinvitedtosubmitabstractsononeofthetopicslistedonpage27
Abstracts may only be submitted via Internet Late abstracts will not be considered
Tosubmityourabstractpleasegotothewebsiteat wwwebmtorgebmt2012
Thedifferent submission links forphysiciansnursesand thedatamanagement group will be available on the internet ldquoCall for AbstractsrdquoPleasemakesuretoselecttheappropriatelink
Inordertostandardizetheabstractlayoutweaskyoutoreadthepreparation guidelines at this link CAREFULLY Avoid submissionwithin48hoursofthedeadlineforbestsystemperformance
Guidelines for submission of abstracts
1 Abstracts may be submitted only via Internet Abstractssubmittedviafaxore-mailwillnotbeaccepted
2 AllabstractsmustbesubmittedandpresentedinEnglish3 Abstractsshouldcontainoriginalmaterialneitherpublishednor
presentedelsewherepriorto1 April 20124 Withinternetsubmissionofanabstracttheauthor(s)transfer(s)
all copyrightownership to theEuropeanGroup forBloodandMarrowTransplantation
5 Abstractsshouldbeinformativecontainingobjectivesmethodsresultsandaconclusion Just thepromiseof furtherdataanddiscussionisnotacceptable
6 The abstract text may not be longer than 2rsquo500 charactersincludingspaces
7 Tables charts and other graphics arepermittedandmustbeinJPGorGIFformatofhighresolutionandsuitableforreproductionin black amp white A separate upload button is provided (max 2 graphics perabstract)Nophotosmaybesubmitted
8 Avoid complex mathematical formulae Greek letters andsymbols For the symbols lt or gt type instead lt= or gt= Forsuperscript use caret (^) eg 10^6 instead of 106 Instead oflsquoIFN-grsquouseforexamplelsquoIFN-grsquoorlsquoIFN-gammarsquoetc
9 Allabbreviationsmustbedefinedthefirsttimetheyappearinyourtext(butdonotdefineinthetitle)ExampleGraft-versus-hostdisease(GvHD)beforebeingusedasanabbreviationonly
10 Authorsarerequestedtoselectatopicunderwhichtheywishtheirabstracttobereviewed
11 Authorsshouldindicatetheirpreferredmethodofpresentation bullOralPresentation bullPosterPresentation bullOralorPosterPresentation Theselectioncommitteereservestherighttodecideonthefinal
allocationandpresentationmethod12 Ifanabstract isaccepted thepresentingauthormust register
andattendthecongressAcceptanceofapaperimpliespaymentoftheregistrationfeebythepresentingauthor
13 After having submitted your abstract you will receive aconfirmation by e-mail with the following information (please
makesuretostateyourcorrectemailaddress) bullreference number of your abstract (for correspondence and
questionsthatmightarise) bullyourpersonalaccesscodes
Shouldyouwishtomakecorrectionstoanabstractalreadysubmittedor if you wish to submit other abstracts later you may use theseaccesscodesThiswillshortenthesubmissionprocedure
Correctionstoabstractscanonlybemadeuptothedeadlinesof
21November2011 Nurses Group15December2011 Physicians amp Data Management Group
(Afterthesedatesnoabstractsorchangesmaybeaccepted)IfyouhavedifficultiesinsubmittingyourabstractsorifyouneedanyfurtherinformationpleasecontacttheAbstracthotlinePhone+41616867722(MondayndashFridayduringCETbusinesshours)
Notification
AbstractsaresubjecttoapprovalbytheScientificCommitteeandtofinalassignmentforinclusionintheprogrammeasanoralorposterpresentation
Authors from the Nurses Group will be notified at the end ofDecember2011
AuthorsformthePhysiciansandDataManagementGroupwillbenotifiedattheendofJanuary2012
Allauthorswillbecontactedbye-mail(thereforeitisessentialthatyouindicateyourcorrecte-mailaddress)Authorswillbeinformedasto whether they are to present their abstract orally or in the form of a posterFullinstructionsconcerningthepreparationandpresentationwillbeincluded
Publication
AllacceptedabstractswillbepublishedinasupplementoftheBoneMarrowTransplantationJournalaswellasonCD-ROMavailableatthecongressFullabstracttextswillbeviewableontheEBMT2012websitetwoweekspriortothecongress
Basic Science Award for Physicians
This award will be presented to the best Basic Science Abstractsubmittedunderanyrelevanttopic
The aim of this award is to increase the level of basic science atthemeetingandparticularlyyounginvestigatorsareencouragedtosubmittheirworkTheprizewinningabstractwillbeselectedfromthe top-scoringabstractsbyaScientificCommitteeheadedby theChairsoftheEBMTDevelopmentalCommittee
Authorssubmittingabasicscienceabstractare invitedto tick therespectiveboxintheonlinesubmissionthusindicatingthewishtobeconsideredfortheBasicScienceAward
Theprize-winningabstractwillbepresentedaspartofthePresidentialSymposiumonMonday2April2012Thisyearrsquosprizeofeuro2rsquo000isgenerouslysupportedbyGenzyme
27
Call For abstraCts
Main Topics for Abstract Submission
Please carefullyselectthetopicunderwhichyouwishtosubmityourabstract for reviewAbstracts not submittedunder anappropriatetopicmaybeincorrectlyreviewedandrejected
Physicians
General Topics1 CellularGenetherapiesandCytokines2 StemcellresearchandExperimentalstemcelltransplantation3 StemcellmobilizationandGraftengineering
Transplant-specific topics4 Stemcellsource5 Stemcelldonor6 Acutegraft-versus-hostdisease7 Chronicgraft-versus-hostdisease8 Infectiouscomplications9 Earlycomplications10 Latecomplications11 Reduced-intensityconditioning12 MinimalresidualdiseaseToleranceChimerismandImmune
reconstitution13 Paediatricissues14 Regulatoryissues
Disease-specific topics15 Acuteleukaemia16 Aplasticanaemia17 Autoimmunediseases18 Chronicleukaemia19 HaemoglobinopathyandInbornerrorsofmetabolism20Lymphoma21 Multiplemyeloma22Myelodysplasia23Solidtumours
Nurses Group
Care-specific topics24Careofthecare-giver25Complementarytherapies26Donorissues27 Ethicalissues28Impactofnewtherapiesonpatientcare29Outpatientdevelopments30PalliativeandEndoflifecare31 PatientinformationandEducation32Protectivecare33Psycho-socialissues34Sexuality35Standardsofcare36Symptomsmanagement
37 EducationandSupportofnurses38Management39SurvivorshipandLateeffects40Qualityoflife
Data Management Group
41 DataManagement42Statistics
CME Accreditation at EBMT 2012
AsaparticipantofEBMT2012youareeligibletoreceiveContinuingMedical Education (CME) credit points from the EuropeanHematologyAssociation(EHA)
EuropeanhaematologistsarehighlymotivatedtoprovideproofthattheyareupdatingtheirknowledgeandskillsthroughparticipationinCMEactivitiesTheEuropeanHematologyAssociationCMESystemis being implementedas a service to Europeanhaematologists inresponse to this need The System facilitates identification andregistrationinCMEactivitieswhichhavebeensubmittedtoapeer-reviewaccreditationprocessandrespondtopre-establishedqualitystandards
CMEaccreditationisapermanentfeatureofEBMTannualmeetings
PhysiciansattendingEBMT2012areeligibletoreceive1EHA-CMEcreditpointforeveryhourofaccreditedscientificprogramme
EHA-CMEpointswillbeawardedforthefollowingsessionsbullEducationalsessionsbullWorkshopsessionsbullControversysessionsbullPlenarysessionsbullJointsessionsbullPresidentialsymposiumbullWorkingPartysessionsbullOralsessionsbullLunchtimemeetings
How to claim your EHA-CME points
The electronic EHA-CME system is fully automated and enablesparticipantsattheEBMT2012toclaimtheircreditsonline
You may create your account claim your credits and print yourEHA-CMEcertificateonlineatwwwehaweborg(select lsquoCMErsquo)FulldetailsonhowtocollectyourCMEpointswillbestatedintheFinalProgramme
Further information on the European Hematology Association CME system is available at cmeehaweborgandwwwehaweborg
28
regIstratIon
Registration fee
Until 12 January
2012
As from 13 January to 1March2012
As from 2 March
2012
PhysiciansMember euro300ndash euro420ndash euro480ndash
Non-Member euro450ndash euro560ndash euro650ndash
Nurses Group
Data Mgmt Group
Quality Mgmt Group
Cell Processing Technicians
Member euro200ndash euro320ndash euro380ndash
Non-Member euro300ndash euro420ndash euro480ndash
Student euro120ndash euro150ndash euro180ndash
Accompanying person
euro 25ndash euro 25ndash euro 25ndash
StudentsmustbeoneoftheauthorsofanacceptedabstractandmustprovideproofofundergraduatestudentstatusAwrittencertificationbytheheadoftheprogrammeisrequiredandmustbesenttoCongrex(Fax+41616867788)
The fee for active participants includes unlimited access to allsessionstheWelcomeReceptionaccesstotheExhibitiononecopyoftheFinalProgrammeandonecopyoftheAbstractBook
ThefeeforaccompanyingpersonsincludestheWelcomeReceptionandaccesstotheExhibition
PleasenoteAlthoughincludedintheregistrationfeesomesessionsand the Welcome Reception require separate registration (seeregistrationform)
Online Registration
ParticipantscanregisterviaInternetwwwebmtorgebmt2012PleasereadtheinstructionsontheInternetcarefullyFor online reservations payment by credit card is required Please do not use the online registration for group registrations
Registration form
ToregisterforthemeetingpleasereturntheregistrationformtotheOrganizingSecretariatinBasel
Group Registration
In order to make a group registration please request the specialgroupregistrationformfromtheOrganizingSecretariatordownloadthefile fromthewebsitewwwebmtorgebmt2012Onthis formyou can enter all participantsrsquo information together with your postal address and contact details Please note that we need thecomplete individual addresses (hospital department streetname and number postal code and city) of each participant Forfurther assistance please contact the Organizing Secretariat at ebmtcongrexcom
On-site Registration
TheregistrationdeskatthePalexpoisopenduringthefollowinghours
Saturday 31March2012 1700 ndash1900hSunday 1April2012 0800ndash1900hMonday 2April2012 0730ndash1800hTuesday 3April2012 0730ndash1800hWednesday 4April2012 0715ndash1300h
All documents including registration packets (congress walletpersonalnamebadgeabstractbookvouchers)willbehandedovertotheregisteredparticipantsOn-site registration will be accepted but receip of all congressdocumentscannotbeguaranteedPleasearriveearlyifyouwishtoregisteron-site
Payment
All fees for the congress registration and social events should bepaidinEURO(euro)totheEBMT2012OrganizingSecretariatndashclearlystatingtheparticipantlsquosnameandaddress
bull bybanktransfer(freeofcharge)to -BeneficiaryCongrexSwitzerlandLtdEBMT2012 -UBSAGBaselSwitzerland EUROAccountNo233-50301062A IBANCodeCH210023323350301062A
-BICUBSWCHZH80A -ClearingNo233
bull bycreditcard(VisaMasterCardAmericanExpress)
Responsibility
The participant acknowledges that heshe has no right to lodgedamage claims against the organizers should the holding of thecongress be hindered or prevented by unexpected political oreconomiceventsorgenerallyby forcemajeureorshould thenon-appearance of speakers or other reasons necessitate programmechangesWithregistrationtheparticipantacceptsthisproviso
By finishing the application the participant declares that heshe agrees to its personal and company data being processed byCongrexandthat thisdatamaybeusedfor informationpurposesoncongressesandevents in thefieldofhematologyorganizedbyCongrex In theopposingcase theparticipantnotifiesCongrexatthetimeofreturningthesignedapplication
Confirmation
Upon receipt of the correct registration fee each participant willreceiveaconfirmationofregistrationPleasebringthisconfirmationto the registration desk at the congress centre as proof of yourregistration
Cancellation Refund Policy
Refund of registration fees less 25 administrative charges canbeapplied for inwritinguntil1February2012 to theOrganizingSecretariat inBasel SwitzerlandAfter thisdateno refundwillbepossibleForanychangeofnamesafeeofeuro30ndashwillbecharged
29
general InFormatIon (In alphabetICal orDer)
Address before and after the EBMT 2012
OrganizingSecretariatEBMT2012 Tel +41616867711coCongrexSwitzerlandLtd Fax +41616867788POBox E-mail ebmtcongrexcom4002BaselSwitzerland wwwebmtorgebmt2012
Currency
TheofficialcurrencyistheSwissfranc(CHF)Althoughnotpartofthe EU many prices are nonetheless indicated in Euros and somemerchantsmayacceptEurosVisaMasterCardandAmericanExpressarewidelyacceptedandATMsarewidespreadBanksofferthebestexchangeratesfortravellerchequesandforeigncurrencybut it isalsopossibletoexchangemoneyatmajorhotelsmaintrainstationsandairportsBanksareopenMondaytoFriday
Exhibition
TheEBMT2012exhibitionpresentingthelatesttechnicalequipmentandpharmaceuticalproductswilltakeplaceinHall1ofthePalexpoGenevaThedetailedExhibitProspectuscanbeobtainedfromtheExhibitionDepartment(exhibitionchcongrexcom)
Final Programme
The Final Programme will be available on the Internet (wwwebmtorgebmt2012) by March 2012 Please indicate youremailaddressontheregistrationformandyouwillbeinformedassoonastheFinalProgrammeisontheInternetTheFinalProgrammebookletwillbealsodistributedatthemeetinginGeneva
Insurance
Themeetingorganizerscannotacceptliabilityforpersonalinjuriessustainedorfor lossordamageofpropertybelongingtomeetingparticipants or their accompanyingpersons eitherduring or as aresultofthemeetingPleasecheckthevalidityofyourowninsurance
Invitation Letters
IndividualsrequiringanofficialletterofinvitationinordertoattendthemeetingmaywritetotheOrganizingSecretariat(ebmtcongrexcom)Thisprocedureisdesignedtoassistparticipantstoobtainavisaorpermissiontoattendthemeetinganddoesnotapplytoregistrationfeesorotherexpenses
Please note that invitation letters can only be sent if the registration and payment has been received by the Organizing Secretariat
Italian Agency
ItalianparticipantsrequiringspecificauthorizationfromtheItalianHealthMinistryareadvisedtocontact
AIMEDUCATIONndashAIMGroup Tel +3902566011MsCristinaGhidoli Fax +390270048585ViaGiuseppeRipamonti129 E-mail cghidoniaimgroupeu20141MilanItaly wwwaimgroupeu
Language
TheofficialcongresslanguageisEnglishSimultaneous translation (English French German) will beprovidedforthePatientampFamilyDay
Lunches
FromMondaytillWednesdaylunchwillbeofferedintheexhibitionareaofthecongressvenue
Registration
Fordetailedinformationpleaserefertopage28
Speakersrsquo Service Centre (SSC)
TherewillbeacentrallylocatedSpeakersrsquoServiceCentreconnectedtoalllectureroomsAllspeakersarerequestedtohandintheirPowerPointpresentationspriortotheirlectureattheSSC
Tipping
Servicechargesaregenerally includedhowever it iscustomarytorounduptheamountwhenpayinginrestaurantsandtaxis
Transportation in Geneva
Geneva iswell catered towithbuses tramsand ferriesaswellasregulartrainconnectionstothetrainstationsldquoCornavinrdquointhecitycentreandldquoAeacuteroportrdquoattheairportPleaserefertoldquoTravellingtothePalexpordquo(page34)formoredetails
Venue
TheEBMT2012meetingwilltakeplaceatthePalexpoGenevawhichis conveniently located inwalkingdistance to theGenevaAirportandonly15minutesawayfromdowntownGeneva
Palexpo Exhibition amp Conference Center1218Grand-SaconnexGenevaSwitzerlandwwwgeneva-palexpoch
Visa Requirements
In order to visit Switzerland you may need to apply for an entryvisa Please check the currentVISA requirementswith thenearestSwissConsulateorEmbassy inyourcountrybeforeyourdeparturetoGenevaPleasealsobewellawareofthetimeforprocessingtheapplicationstoensureyouapplyintimeforyourvisit
World Wide Web
Please visit the EBMT 2012 website wwwebmtorgebmt2012 for regularly updated news and information Abstract submissionregistration compilation of your personal congress programme aswellas reservationofaccommodationand tours canbemadeviathislink
30
CIty oF geneva
Geneva
EmbeddedbetweentheAlpsandtheJurahillstheFrench-speaking
cityofGenevaliesinthebaywheretheRhoneleavesLakeGeneva
WithitshumanitariantraditionandcosmopolitanflairtheEuropean
seatoftheUNOandheadquartersoftheRedCrossisknownasthe
ldquocapitalofpeacerdquo
The symbol of the city is the ldquoJet drsquoeaurdquo ndash a fountain with a
140-metre-highwater jetattheperipheryofLakeGenevaTheold
towntheheartofGenevawiththeshoppingandbusinessquarter
issituatedontheleftbankoftheriverThereyoucanfindStPeterrsquos
CathedralaswellasthePlaceduBourg-de-Fourwhichistheoldest
squareinthecityQuayslakesidepromenadescountlessparkslively
sidestreetsintheoldtownandelegantshopsinvitegueststostroll
Besides being a congress city Geneva is also a centre for culture
andhistoryfortradefairsandexhibitionsThelaquoHorlogeFleuriraquothe
largeflowerclockintheldquoJardinAnglaisrdquo(EnglishGarden)isaworld-
renownedsymboloftheGenevawatchindustry
CulturallythismostwesterncityofSwitzerlandhasmuchtooffer
InternationalartistsperformintheGrandTheacuteacirctreandGenevaOpera
HouseGenevaalsoofferswiderangeofmuseumssuchastheldquoMuseacutee
internationaldelrsquohorlogerierdquoawatchmuseumwithacollectionof
jewellerywatchesandmusicalclocksandtheInternationalMuseum
oftheRedCrossandRedCrescentwhichprovidesaninsightintothe
workofthesehumanitarianorganizations
Climate
Genevaissituatedatahighaltitudewhichtogetherwiththelake
temperstheprevailingcontinentalclimateSummersarepleasantly
warmtohotandwintersrelativelymildwithtemperatureshovering
just above or below freezing In spring the temperatures range
fromapprox5degCto20degCthereforeawarmcoatespeciallyforthe
eveningsisrecommended
Shopping in Geneva GenevarsquosexclusiveshopsarelocatedontheRuesBassesndashthechicRueduRhocircneRuede laConfeacutedeacuterationRueduMarcheacuteandRuedelaCroix-drsquoOrWatchandjewelleryshopslinethesestreetsquiteliterallywithgoldAsanalternativeexcellentSwisschocolateissoldat the Du Rhocircne Rue de la Confeacutedeacuteration 3 and at the MartelRuedelaCroix-drsquoOr4MeanwhileforastrollaroundtheantiquesquarterandartgalleriesavisittotheOldTownandtheSt-GervaisandPacircquisdistrictsisamustGenevahasmanyoutdoormarkets forexample theflowermarketon the PlaceduMolard and the clothes andbookmarket on thePlace de la Madeleine which are open daily Flea markets areheld on Wednesdays and Saturdays at the Plaine de Plainpalais(0800ndash1800)OnTuesdayandFridaymorningsthesamespotisusedforacolourfulfruitandvegetablemarket(0800ndash1300)OnThursday regionalhandicraftsare soldat thePlacede laFusterie(0800ndash1900)The main department stores in Geneva are Bon Geacutenie Rue duMarcheacute34GlobusRueduRhocircne48andManorRueCornavin6Generalopeninghours for shops inGenevaareMonday toFriday0830ndash1900(Thursdayuntil2100)andSaturday0800ndash1800
Restaurants GenevaoffersafantasticselectionoftraditionalandlocalfareaswellasexcellentinternationalandethniccuisineLocal Geneva specialities include fresh fish from the lake and avarietyofporkdishes includingpetit saleacute (saltpork)and longeole (pork sausage) Traditional Swiss restaurants can also be foundthroughoutthecityA large variety of international restaurants offering moderntraditional ethnic or fusion menus can also be found in GenevaTherearegoodFrenchrestaurants inthehotelsonQuaiDuMontBlancandCheminduPetitSaconnexandonRuedeLausanneTheBoulevardHelvetiqueisagoodplacetofindgreatcafeacutesManyGenevarestaurantscloseonweekendsandespeciallySundayssocallaheadtoenquirereservationsarerecommended
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hotel aCCommoDatIon anD travel bookIngs
Official travel agency
Congrex Travel AGPOBox4002BaselSwitzerland
Hotel accommodationHotel rooms in various price categories in the city of Geneva have beenreserved
Tel +41616909411Fax +41616909414E-mailebmthotelcongrexcom
Online bookings
Participants can book their hotel room via internet wwwcongrexchebmt2012Fullprepaymentbycreditcard(VisaMastercardorAmericanExpress)ismandatoryifyouregisteron-lineEachparticipantwillreceiveaconfirmationAfter12 January 2012hotelaccommodationissubjecttoavailability
Hotel reservation form
If you have no access to the Internet please send the Hotel Reservation Form as soon as possible but latest by 12 January 2012toCongrexTravelAGAftertheabovementioneddeadlinerequestswillbeacceptedbuthotelaccommodationissubjecttoavailabilityandcannotbeguaranteedAfterthisdeadlinealatereservationfeeof euro30ndashwillbechargedAdditionallytheformoffersyouthechoicetomakeeitheradepositpaymentwithrestpaymentbyinvoicetoCongrexTravelAGbefore thecongressoradepositpaymentwithrestpaymentdirectlyupondepartureatthehotelagainstcreditcardguarantee
Payment policy
To guarantee your reservation a deposit of EUR 200ndashisrequiredUpon receipt of the hotel reservation form each participant willreceiveafinalconfirmationwithaninvoiceHotelrequestswithoutpaymentcannotbeacceptedAllrequestswillbehandledonaldquofirstcome-firstservedbasisrdquo
CancellationRefund Policy
If your reservation is cancelled before 12 January 2012 theprepaymentordepositwillberefundedlesseuro60ndashhandlingfeeIfyourreservationiscancelledafter 12 January 2012norefundscanbemadeAnychangeof reservationwillbesubject toahandlingfee of euro30ndashChangesorcancellationshavetobemadeinwritingto Congrex Travel AG If you arrive later or leave earlier than theoriginallybookeddatesthehotelmightchargeno-showcosts
Hotel desk
CongrexTravelAGwillbepresentwithadeskintheregistrationareaduringthemeeting
Flight Bookings and Official AirlineTheEBMThasdesignatedevent-travel specialistCongrexTravel toserveastheofficialagentfortravel
Tel +41615607560Fax +41616909214E-mailebmtflightscongrexcom
OpeninghoursMondayndashFriday0800ndash1730
SpecialfaresareavailableforflightstoGenevaandorZurichandbackbetween24Marchand11April2012
Hotel Accommodation and Travel BookingsSAVE UP TO 20 ON TRAVEL WITH THE STAR ALLIANCEtrade NETWORK
TheStarAlliancememberairlinesarepleasedtobeappointedastheOfficialAirlineNetworkfortheEBMT2012
To obtain the Star Alliance Conventions Plus discounts and forbookingofficeinformationpleasevisitwwwstaralliancecomconventionsplusand
bull ChooseldquoFordelegatesrdquobull UnderldquoDelegatesloginrdquoenterconventionscodeLX03S12bull Chooseoneoftheparticipatingairlineslistedbull Call the respective reservation contact listed and quote the
conventionscodeLX03S12whenbookingtheticket
Registeredparticipantsplusoneaccompanyingpersontravellingtotheeventcanqualifyforadiscountofupto20dependingonfareandclassoftravelbooked
TheparticipatingairlinesforthiseventareAdriaAirwaysAegeanAirlines Air Canada Air China ANA Asiana Airlines AustrianAirlinesBlue1bmiBrusselsAirlinesContinentalAirlinesCroatiaAirlines EgyptAir LOT Polish Airlines Lufthansa ScandinavianAirlines SingaporeAirlines SouthAfricanAirways Spanair SWISSInternational Air Lines TAM Airlines TAP Portugal THAI TurkishAirlinesUnitedUSAirways
Discounts are offered on most published business and economy class faresexcludingwebsiteinternetfaresseniorandyouthfaresgroupfaresandRoundtheWorldfares
Pleasenote For travel fromJapanandNewZealand special faresordiscountsareofferedby theparticipatingairlineson theirownnetwork
Whenmakingyourtravelplanspleasepresentconfirmationofyourregistrationorproofofattendance
S O U R C E S T U D I O
Account Job title Star Alliance Conventions Plus Order Job number SLL011X03823
Source number P02564 Job location 7th August 2009
Size 297x210mm Trim Proof stage One
Run out Page 1 of 1 Document name 297x210 SA CP With Code LH08S10 P02564
Repro house Source
Itrsquos easy to save money on your flights if you fly the Star Alliancetradenetwork Simply quote the event code LH08S10 when you make your booking with any Star Alliance member airline and yoursquoll automatically get a discount of up to 20
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SAVE UP TO 20 ON GETTING TO YOURCONVENTION WITHCONVENTIONS PLUS
wwwstaralliancecom
Information correct as at 062009
32
soCIal events
Welcome Reception
Sunday 1 April 2012 2015
AftertheOpeningSessionparticipantsaccompanyingpersonsandexhibitorsareinvitedtoattendtheWelcomeReceptionwhichwilltakeplaceinthefoyersofthePalexpo
Freeadmission
Please register online or by completing the registration form if you wish to participate at the Welcome Reception (even though it is free of charge)
EBMT Party
Tuesday 3 April 2012
TheEBMTPartywillbeheldatUptownGenevaUptownGenevaisamoderncomplexandculturaleventcentrelocatedbehindthemaintrainstationinthecitycentreofGeneva
The perfect location to meet gather and dance with your EBMTcolleaguesandfriendsafterabusycongressdayUnderthethemeldquotraditional Switzerland and its modern twistrdquo you will have thepleasure to flavour different kinds of the traditional swiss cuisineandmusicinvariousrooms
Whetheryouwanttoenjoyaglassofwineinaquietandrelaxedatmosphereorifyouprefertodancethenightawayyoudefinitelyshouldnotmissthisevening
euro 9000 per person (Physicians)euro 6500 per person (Nurses Quality Managers Data Managers
Cell Processing Technicians)
copyComugneroSilvanafotoliade
copyBergfeefotoliade copyMirkoMeierfotoliade
Your conference in good handsConference management services tailored to your goals
33
DaIly tours
Geneva City tour and Boat Cruise
Sunday1April20121340ndash1700Tuesday3April20121340ndash1700
EUR 6000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
The city tour of Geneva will show you the International part of Geneva such as the worldrsquos peacemaking organizations followedbya tourof themain touristattractions like theFlowerclockandmanymore Thenget a taste ofGenevarsquos historywith your guideonawalkingtourThetourcontinuesonthelakewithaonehourboatcruisewhichwillmakeyoudiscoverthemajorattractionsofthelakeofGenevatheWaterFountaintheUNBuildingtheCastleofBellerivetheMermaidandmanymoreinterestingsites
Meeting pointGenevaPalexpo1330 in front of the main entrance
byBengoVISTAch
Montreux with Castle Chillon
Monday2April20120900ndash1400
EUR 8000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
AfteraridethroughtheVaudcountrysidepassingthefamoustownsofVevey andMontreuxwewill arrive at theChateaudeChillonHereaguidedtourwillshowyouaroundthecastleAfterthetouryouwillboardasteamerthatwilltakeyouonabeautifultripwithlovelyviewsofthelandscapeandeventuallytakeyoutoMontreuxwhereyouwillhavetimetowanderthestreets
Meeting point GenevaPalexpo0845 in front of the main entrance
byMarekBLASZCZYK-Panoramio
Museum Tour
Monday2April20121400ndash1700
Euro 6500 per person (includingpickupandreturntoGenevaPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
by galynaforever
Consistingof fourdifferent sites theMuseacuteesdrsquoArt etdrsquoHistoire isoneof the largestmuseumgroups in SwitzerlandOver anumberofyearstheMuseacuteeshaveputtogetherimpressivecollectionsinthefieldsofarchaeologyfineartsandappliedartsandbearwitnesstothehistoryofcivilisationsfromprehistorictomoderntimesDuring the one hour tour of the Palais des Nations you will seeseveraldifferentroomsYouwillhearaboutcurrentactivitiesoftheUnitedNationsandaboutthehistoryofthePalaisdesNations
Meeting point GenevaPalexpo1345 in front of the main entrance
Day trip Gruyegravere Golden
Tuesday3April20120900ndash1700
Euro 10000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach 3courselunchmenuallentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
byLairJeanClaud
ThereisnobettertemptationthanchocolatesmellTakeajourneythroughchocolatetraditionatatastingofthemostfamousofSwissdelicaciesAdmirebreathtakinglandscapesofGruyegraveresonthewayto the cheese factory where you will receive an interesting insight on authenticAlpinecheesemaking
Meeting pointGenevaPalexpo0845 in front of the main entrance
Note for all tours Tours are based on a minimum of 25 participants If a tour does not take place due to insufficient numbers the ticket will be reimbursed in full Otherwise please note that tickets for excursions are non-refundable An English-speaking guide will conduct all toursOn-site requests for tours are welcome but cannot be guaranteed
34
travellIng to the palexpo
ThePalexpoislocatedneartheairportofGenevaeasilyaccessiblefromthecitycentrebypublictransport(busNodeg5stopldquoPalexpordquo)andbycarfromthemotorway
Arriving by Plane
Geneva Palexpo Exhibition and Conference Centre is located500meters from theGeneva InternationalAirport For thosewhowishtowalkitisapproximatelya15minutewalkfromtheairporttoPalexpofollowthesignsYoucanalsotakeNdeg5busfromtheairportldquoAeacuteroportrdquotoPalexpo(2stops)TraveltimebytaxifromtheAirporttothePalexpoisapprox5minutesCostapproximatelyCHF1500
Arriving by Train
TherearetwotrainstationsinGenevaThemainstationinthecity(GareCornavin)andtheairporttrainstation(GareAeacuteroport)
Fromthemainstationinthecityyoucantakeeitherbusnodeg5tothePalexpowhichtakesapprox15minutesAnotheroptionistotakeatraintotheairporttrainstationfromwhereitisa15minuteswalktothePalexpo
Arriving by Car
ToreachthePalexpotakethemotorwayandfollowthesignstotheairport(Aeacuteroport)orPalexpoParkingpossibilitiesavailabledirectlyatthePalexpo
Bus
EfficientgroundtransfersareavailablefromGenevaPalexpotothecitycentreandthemaintrainstationNdeg5bus(HocircpitalndashPalexpondash Aeacuteroport) links Geneva Palexpo with the City Centre in only15minutesand runs frequently fromearlymorning to late in theevening
Taxis
Taxis in Geneva can be ordered by phone hailed in the street orfoundatabout60authorisedtaxiranksintownairportandmainstation
FaresbetweenairportandcityrangefromaboutCHF3000toCHF3500anddependontrafficconditionstimeofdayandnumberofpassengers Presently the farewithinGeneva includingairport istheamountshownonthetaximeter
Public Transportation Geneva
GenevaiswellcateredtowithbusestramsandferriesThebusandtramservicesinGenevaarerunbytheTPG(TransportsPublicsGenevois)wwwtpgch
Busesand trams run from0600ndash2400dependingon the serviceEachbusandtramstophastimetablesandmapscoveringtheentireGenevanetwork
ThetramwayisunderconstantexpansionoftenresultinginroadworksTheTPGwebsitewwwtpgchisprovidinginformationontheirservicestimetablesmapsinformationonroadworksandgeneralinformation
On Friday and Saturday nights the TPG runs a night bus serviceNoctambus which runs from 000 ndash 0400 (although times can beinfrequentandirregular)
How to purchase a ticket
Allvisitorsstayingatahotel inGenevacanbenefitfromtheGenevaTransport Card with no additional cost This personal and non-transferablepassisestablisheduponthevisitorrsquoscheck-inatthehotelenabling itsholderuseof theentirepublic transportationnetwork inGenevawithout restriction (bus trainandboat)withvalidity for theentiredurationofhisherstayincludingthedepartureday
IfarrivingattheairportyoucanpickupafreeticketforpublictransportfromthemachineinthebaggagecollectionareaattheArrivallevelThisUniresoticketofferedbyGenevaInternationalAirportallowsyoutousepublictransportinGenevafreeforaperiodof80minutes
Regularticketscanalsobepurchasedfromthemachineslocatedatbusstops(CHForEurochangerequired)andattheSwissrailwaystation
35
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2 5 Intercontinental ldquoIntercontinentalrdquo bus ndeg 5
3 5 Kempinski No bus or tram near hotel ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15 approx 15 minutes walking distance away
4 5 Mandarin Oriental ldquoBel-Airrdquo bus ndeg 1 ndeg 3 ndeg 5 ndeg 7 ndeg 10 or ndeg 19
5 5 Moumlvenpick na free shuttle from hotel to airport
6 5 Swissocirctel ldquoPlace du Portrdquo bus ndeg 6 ndeg 8 ndeg 9 or ndeg 27
7 4+ Starling (ex Crowne Plaza)
5 minutes walking distance to congress centre
8 4 Auteuil ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
9 4 Bristol ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
10 4 Cornavin ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
11 4 Crowne Plaza (ex Ramada Park)
ldquoDe Joinvillerdquo bus ndeg10
12 4 De la Vendeacutee ldquoPetit-Vendeacuteerdquo bus ndeg 21
13 4 Epsom ldquoButinirdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg15
14 4 Le Montbrillant ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
15 4 Les Nations ldquoVidolletrdquo bus ndeg 5
16 4 Nash-Ville ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
17 4 NH Geneva Airport na free shuttle from hotel to airport
18 4 NH Rex ldquoCharmillesrdquo bus ndeg 10 ldquoServetterdquo tram ndeg 14 or ndeg 16
19 4 Novotel ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
20 4 Rotary ldquoChantepouletrdquo bus ndeg 10
21 4 Royal ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
22 4 Tiffany ldquoPlace du Cirquerdquo bus ndeg 1 ldquoRue du Standrdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15 ldquoBel-Airrdquo bus ndeg 10
No Category Hotel Name Bus- Tramstop
23 4 Warwick ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
24 3 Astoria ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
25 3 Bernina ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
26 3 Citadines Genegraveve Ferney Voltaire
public transport not recommended 10 minutes drive by car to congress venue
27 3 Cristal ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
28 3 Drake amp Longchamp ldquoButinirdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
29 3 Edelweiss ldquoNavigationrdquo bus ndeg 1
30 3 Eden ldquoSismondirdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
31 3 Express by Holiday Inn na free shuttle from hotel to airport
32 3 International amp Terminus ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
33 3 Jade ldquoMocirclerdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
34 3 Kipling ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
35 3 Le Grenil ldquoJonctionrdquo bus ndeg 10 ldquoPlace du Cirquerdquo tram ndeg 13
36 3 Longemalle ldquoPlace du Portrdquo bus ndeg 6 ndeg 8 ndeg 9 or ndeg 27
37 3 Mon Repos ldquoJardin Botaniquerdquo bus ndeg 28 ldquoSeacutecheronrdquo bus ndeg 1
38 3 Phoenix ldquoDe Joinvillerdquo bus ndeg10
39 3 f6 (ex Quality City Centre)
ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
40 3 Ramada Encore ldquoStade de Genegraveverdquo bus ndeg ndeg 21 ndeg 22 ndeg 42 or ndeg 43
41 3 Strasbourg Univers ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
42 3 Suisse ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
43 3 Suitehotel ldquoPailly (Balexert)rdquo bus ndeg 10
44 3 Trente Trois 33 ldquoDe Joinvillerdquo bus ndeg10
45 3 Windsor ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
46 2 Etap ldquoPailly (Balexert)rdquo bus ndeg 10
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Goto bull EBMT 2012 Registration Form bull EBMT 2012 Education Day for Nurses bull EBMT 2012 Patient amp Family Day bull Hotel Reservation Form
25
1st ebmt paeDIatrIC Day tuesDay 3 aprIl 2012
Taking place during the EBMT 2012
Annual Meeting
Paediatric Day
During EBMT 2012 Annual Meeting taking place atthePalexpoGenevaSwitzerlandfrom1ndash4April2012there will be a special day for paediatric stem celltransplantation
Almost all paediatric activities such as educationalworkingpartyscientificandpostersessionshavebeenregroupedandwillbeheldonTuesday 3 April 2012
Nurses paediatric sessions will take place on MondayandWednesday
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0800 ndash 0900 Educational SessionHaemaglobinopathy and HSCT
Chairs Guido Lucarelli (Rome IT) Ardeshir Ghavamzadeh (Tehran IR)
0800ndash0830 ThalassaemiaEmanueleAngelucci(CalgiariIT)
0830ndash0900 Sickle cell anaemiaFranccediloiseBernaudin(CreacuteteilFR)
0800 ndash 0900 WorkshopDecision making How to choose a cord blood unit
Chairs Marie Robin (Paris FR) Vincent Kindler (Geneva CH)
0800ndash0830 Umbilical cord blood transplantation how when and for whomArnonNagler(TelHashomerIL)
0830ndash0900 Single double CB unit or intramedullar application VandersonRocha(OxfordUK)
0930 ndash 1100 Plenary 3Paediatric Day
Chairs Christina Peters (Vienna AT) Kurt Leibundgut (Berne CH)
0930ndash1000 Advances in overcoming treatment resistance in recurrent malignant brain tumours
From autologous to allogeneic HSCT following myeloablative chemotherapy HishamAbdel-Azim(LosAngelesUS)
1000ndash1030 Allogeneic HSCT for children with monosomy 7FrancoLocatelli(RomeIT)
1030ndash1100 Paediatric haploidentical allogeneic stem cell transplantationPeterLang(TuumlbingenDE)
1100ndash1130 CoffeeBreak
1130 ndash 1300 Working PartyPaediatric Diseases
1310 ndash 1350 Lunch Time Meeting 5Post-transplant care when the child becomes an adult
Chairs Giorgio Dini (Genoa IT) Tayfun Guumlngoumlr (Zurich CH)
1310ndash1330 Transition paediatrics-adult care CharlotteNiemeyer(FreiburgDE)
1330ndash1350 Adolescence in the posttransplant phase ThomasKlingebiel(FrankfurtDE)
1400 ndash 1530 Oral SessionPaediatric transplantation
1530ndash1600 CoffeeBreak
1600 ndash 1730 Working PartyInborn Errors
1730 ndash 1900 Poster Session
26
Call For abstraCts
Abstract Submission Deadlines
21 November 2011 Nurses Group15 December 2011 Physicians amp Data Management Group
Allparticipantsareinvitedtosubmitabstractsononeofthetopicslistedonpage27
Abstracts may only be submitted via Internet Late abstracts will not be considered
Tosubmityourabstractpleasegotothewebsiteat wwwebmtorgebmt2012
Thedifferent submission links forphysiciansnursesand thedatamanagement group will be available on the internet ldquoCall for AbstractsrdquoPleasemakesuretoselecttheappropriatelink
Inordertostandardizetheabstractlayoutweaskyoutoreadthepreparation guidelines at this link CAREFULLY Avoid submissionwithin48hoursofthedeadlineforbestsystemperformance
Guidelines for submission of abstracts
1 Abstracts may be submitted only via Internet Abstractssubmittedviafaxore-mailwillnotbeaccepted
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presentedelsewherepriorto1 April 20124 Withinternetsubmissionofanabstracttheauthor(s)transfer(s)
all copyrightownership to theEuropeanGroup forBloodandMarrowTransplantation
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Shouldyouwishtomakecorrectionstoanabstractalreadysubmittedor if you wish to submit other abstracts later you may use theseaccesscodesThiswillshortenthesubmissionprocedure
Correctionstoabstractscanonlybemadeuptothedeadlinesof
21November2011 Nurses Group15December2011 Physicians amp Data Management Group
(Afterthesedatesnoabstractsorchangesmaybeaccepted)IfyouhavedifficultiesinsubmittingyourabstractsorifyouneedanyfurtherinformationpleasecontacttheAbstracthotlinePhone+41616867722(MondayndashFridayduringCETbusinesshours)
Notification
AbstractsaresubjecttoapprovalbytheScientificCommitteeandtofinalassignmentforinclusionintheprogrammeasanoralorposterpresentation
Authors from the Nurses Group will be notified at the end ofDecember2011
AuthorsformthePhysiciansandDataManagementGroupwillbenotifiedattheendofJanuary2012
Allauthorswillbecontactedbye-mail(thereforeitisessentialthatyouindicateyourcorrecte-mailaddress)Authorswillbeinformedasto whether they are to present their abstract orally or in the form of a posterFullinstructionsconcerningthepreparationandpresentationwillbeincluded
Publication
AllacceptedabstractswillbepublishedinasupplementoftheBoneMarrowTransplantationJournalaswellasonCD-ROMavailableatthecongressFullabstracttextswillbeviewableontheEBMT2012websitetwoweekspriortothecongress
Basic Science Award for Physicians
This award will be presented to the best Basic Science Abstractsubmittedunderanyrelevanttopic
The aim of this award is to increase the level of basic science atthemeetingandparticularlyyounginvestigatorsareencouragedtosubmittheirworkTheprizewinningabstractwillbeselectedfromthe top-scoringabstractsbyaScientificCommitteeheadedby theChairsoftheEBMTDevelopmentalCommittee
Authorssubmittingabasicscienceabstractare invitedto tick therespectiveboxintheonlinesubmissionthusindicatingthewishtobeconsideredfortheBasicScienceAward
Theprize-winningabstractwillbepresentedaspartofthePresidentialSymposiumonMonday2April2012Thisyearrsquosprizeofeuro2rsquo000isgenerouslysupportedbyGenzyme
27
Call For abstraCts
Main Topics for Abstract Submission
Please carefullyselectthetopicunderwhichyouwishtosubmityourabstract for reviewAbstracts not submittedunder anappropriatetopicmaybeincorrectlyreviewedandrejected
Physicians
General Topics1 CellularGenetherapiesandCytokines2 StemcellresearchandExperimentalstemcelltransplantation3 StemcellmobilizationandGraftengineering
Transplant-specific topics4 Stemcellsource5 Stemcelldonor6 Acutegraft-versus-hostdisease7 Chronicgraft-versus-hostdisease8 Infectiouscomplications9 Earlycomplications10 Latecomplications11 Reduced-intensityconditioning12 MinimalresidualdiseaseToleranceChimerismandImmune
reconstitution13 Paediatricissues14 Regulatoryissues
Disease-specific topics15 Acuteleukaemia16 Aplasticanaemia17 Autoimmunediseases18 Chronicleukaemia19 HaemoglobinopathyandInbornerrorsofmetabolism20Lymphoma21 Multiplemyeloma22Myelodysplasia23Solidtumours
Nurses Group
Care-specific topics24Careofthecare-giver25Complementarytherapies26Donorissues27 Ethicalissues28Impactofnewtherapiesonpatientcare29Outpatientdevelopments30PalliativeandEndoflifecare31 PatientinformationandEducation32Protectivecare33Psycho-socialissues34Sexuality35Standardsofcare36Symptomsmanagement
37 EducationandSupportofnurses38Management39SurvivorshipandLateeffects40Qualityoflife
Data Management Group
41 DataManagement42Statistics
CME Accreditation at EBMT 2012
AsaparticipantofEBMT2012youareeligibletoreceiveContinuingMedical Education (CME) credit points from the EuropeanHematologyAssociation(EHA)
EuropeanhaematologistsarehighlymotivatedtoprovideproofthattheyareupdatingtheirknowledgeandskillsthroughparticipationinCMEactivitiesTheEuropeanHematologyAssociationCMESystemis being implementedas a service to Europeanhaematologists inresponse to this need The System facilitates identification andregistrationinCMEactivitieswhichhavebeensubmittedtoapeer-reviewaccreditationprocessandrespondtopre-establishedqualitystandards
CMEaccreditationisapermanentfeatureofEBMTannualmeetings
PhysiciansattendingEBMT2012areeligibletoreceive1EHA-CMEcreditpointforeveryhourofaccreditedscientificprogramme
EHA-CMEpointswillbeawardedforthefollowingsessionsbullEducationalsessionsbullWorkshopsessionsbullControversysessionsbullPlenarysessionsbullJointsessionsbullPresidentialsymposiumbullWorkingPartysessionsbullOralsessionsbullLunchtimemeetings
How to claim your EHA-CME points
The electronic EHA-CME system is fully automated and enablesparticipantsattheEBMT2012toclaimtheircreditsonline
You may create your account claim your credits and print yourEHA-CMEcertificateonlineatwwwehaweborg(select lsquoCMErsquo)FulldetailsonhowtocollectyourCMEpointswillbestatedintheFinalProgramme
Further information on the European Hematology Association CME system is available at cmeehaweborgandwwwehaweborg
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regIstratIon
Registration fee
Until 12 January
2012
As from 13 January to 1March2012
As from 2 March
2012
PhysiciansMember euro300ndash euro420ndash euro480ndash
Non-Member euro450ndash euro560ndash euro650ndash
Nurses Group
Data Mgmt Group
Quality Mgmt Group
Cell Processing Technicians
Member euro200ndash euro320ndash euro380ndash
Non-Member euro300ndash euro420ndash euro480ndash
Student euro120ndash euro150ndash euro180ndash
Accompanying person
euro 25ndash euro 25ndash euro 25ndash
StudentsmustbeoneoftheauthorsofanacceptedabstractandmustprovideproofofundergraduatestudentstatusAwrittencertificationbytheheadoftheprogrammeisrequiredandmustbesenttoCongrex(Fax+41616867788)
The fee for active participants includes unlimited access to allsessionstheWelcomeReceptionaccesstotheExhibitiononecopyoftheFinalProgrammeandonecopyoftheAbstractBook
ThefeeforaccompanyingpersonsincludestheWelcomeReceptionandaccesstotheExhibition
PleasenoteAlthoughincludedintheregistrationfeesomesessionsand the Welcome Reception require separate registration (seeregistrationform)
Online Registration
ParticipantscanregisterviaInternetwwwebmtorgebmt2012PleasereadtheinstructionsontheInternetcarefullyFor online reservations payment by credit card is required Please do not use the online registration for group registrations
Registration form
ToregisterforthemeetingpleasereturntheregistrationformtotheOrganizingSecretariatinBasel
Group Registration
In order to make a group registration please request the specialgroupregistrationformfromtheOrganizingSecretariatordownloadthefile fromthewebsitewwwebmtorgebmt2012Onthis formyou can enter all participantsrsquo information together with your postal address and contact details Please note that we need thecomplete individual addresses (hospital department streetname and number postal code and city) of each participant Forfurther assistance please contact the Organizing Secretariat at ebmtcongrexcom
On-site Registration
TheregistrationdeskatthePalexpoisopenduringthefollowinghours
Saturday 31March2012 1700 ndash1900hSunday 1April2012 0800ndash1900hMonday 2April2012 0730ndash1800hTuesday 3April2012 0730ndash1800hWednesday 4April2012 0715ndash1300h
All documents including registration packets (congress walletpersonalnamebadgeabstractbookvouchers)willbehandedovertotheregisteredparticipantsOn-site registration will be accepted but receip of all congressdocumentscannotbeguaranteedPleasearriveearlyifyouwishtoregisteron-site
Payment
All fees for the congress registration and social events should bepaidinEURO(euro)totheEBMT2012OrganizingSecretariatndashclearlystatingtheparticipantlsquosnameandaddress
bull bybanktransfer(freeofcharge)to -BeneficiaryCongrexSwitzerlandLtdEBMT2012 -UBSAGBaselSwitzerland EUROAccountNo233-50301062A IBANCodeCH210023323350301062A
-BICUBSWCHZH80A -ClearingNo233
bull bycreditcard(VisaMasterCardAmericanExpress)
Responsibility
The participant acknowledges that heshe has no right to lodgedamage claims against the organizers should the holding of thecongress be hindered or prevented by unexpected political oreconomiceventsorgenerallyby forcemajeureorshould thenon-appearance of speakers or other reasons necessitate programmechangesWithregistrationtheparticipantacceptsthisproviso
By finishing the application the participant declares that heshe agrees to its personal and company data being processed byCongrexandthat thisdatamaybeusedfor informationpurposesoncongressesandevents in thefieldofhematologyorganizedbyCongrex In theopposingcase theparticipantnotifiesCongrexatthetimeofreturningthesignedapplication
Confirmation
Upon receipt of the correct registration fee each participant willreceiveaconfirmationofregistrationPleasebringthisconfirmationto the registration desk at the congress centre as proof of yourregistration
Cancellation Refund Policy
Refund of registration fees less 25 administrative charges canbeapplied for inwritinguntil1February2012 to theOrganizingSecretariat inBasel SwitzerlandAfter thisdateno refundwillbepossibleForanychangeofnamesafeeofeuro30ndashwillbecharged
29
general InFormatIon (In alphabetICal orDer)
Address before and after the EBMT 2012
OrganizingSecretariatEBMT2012 Tel +41616867711coCongrexSwitzerlandLtd Fax +41616867788POBox E-mail ebmtcongrexcom4002BaselSwitzerland wwwebmtorgebmt2012
Currency
TheofficialcurrencyistheSwissfranc(CHF)Althoughnotpartofthe EU many prices are nonetheless indicated in Euros and somemerchantsmayacceptEurosVisaMasterCardandAmericanExpressarewidelyacceptedandATMsarewidespreadBanksofferthebestexchangeratesfortravellerchequesandforeigncurrencybut it isalsopossibletoexchangemoneyatmajorhotelsmaintrainstationsandairportsBanksareopenMondaytoFriday
Exhibition
TheEBMT2012exhibitionpresentingthelatesttechnicalequipmentandpharmaceuticalproductswilltakeplaceinHall1ofthePalexpoGenevaThedetailedExhibitProspectuscanbeobtainedfromtheExhibitionDepartment(exhibitionchcongrexcom)
Final Programme
The Final Programme will be available on the Internet (wwwebmtorgebmt2012) by March 2012 Please indicate youremailaddressontheregistrationformandyouwillbeinformedassoonastheFinalProgrammeisontheInternetTheFinalProgrammebookletwillbealsodistributedatthemeetinginGeneva
Insurance
Themeetingorganizerscannotacceptliabilityforpersonalinjuriessustainedorfor lossordamageofpropertybelongingtomeetingparticipants or their accompanyingpersons eitherduring or as aresultofthemeetingPleasecheckthevalidityofyourowninsurance
Invitation Letters
IndividualsrequiringanofficialletterofinvitationinordertoattendthemeetingmaywritetotheOrganizingSecretariat(ebmtcongrexcom)Thisprocedureisdesignedtoassistparticipantstoobtainavisaorpermissiontoattendthemeetinganddoesnotapplytoregistrationfeesorotherexpenses
Please note that invitation letters can only be sent if the registration and payment has been received by the Organizing Secretariat
Italian Agency
ItalianparticipantsrequiringspecificauthorizationfromtheItalianHealthMinistryareadvisedtocontact
AIMEDUCATIONndashAIMGroup Tel +3902566011MsCristinaGhidoli Fax +390270048585ViaGiuseppeRipamonti129 E-mail cghidoniaimgroupeu20141MilanItaly wwwaimgroupeu
Language
TheofficialcongresslanguageisEnglishSimultaneous translation (English French German) will beprovidedforthePatientampFamilyDay
Lunches
FromMondaytillWednesdaylunchwillbeofferedintheexhibitionareaofthecongressvenue
Registration
Fordetailedinformationpleaserefertopage28
Speakersrsquo Service Centre (SSC)
TherewillbeacentrallylocatedSpeakersrsquoServiceCentreconnectedtoalllectureroomsAllspeakersarerequestedtohandintheirPowerPointpresentationspriortotheirlectureattheSSC
Tipping
Servicechargesaregenerally includedhowever it iscustomarytorounduptheamountwhenpayinginrestaurantsandtaxis
Transportation in Geneva
Geneva iswell catered towithbuses tramsand ferriesaswellasregulartrainconnectionstothetrainstationsldquoCornavinrdquointhecitycentreandldquoAeacuteroportrdquoattheairportPleaserefertoldquoTravellingtothePalexpordquo(page34)formoredetails
Venue
TheEBMT2012meetingwilltakeplaceatthePalexpoGenevawhichis conveniently located inwalkingdistance to theGenevaAirportandonly15minutesawayfromdowntownGeneva
Palexpo Exhibition amp Conference Center1218Grand-SaconnexGenevaSwitzerlandwwwgeneva-palexpoch
Visa Requirements
In order to visit Switzerland you may need to apply for an entryvisa Please check the currentVISA requirementswith thenearestSwissConsulateorEmbassy inyourcountrybeforeyourdeparturetoGenevaPleasealsobewellawareofthetimeforprocessingtheapplicationstoensureyouapplyintimeforyourvisit
World Wide Web
Please visit the EBMT 2012 website wwwebmtorgebmt2012 for regularly updated news and information Abstract submissionregistration compilation of your personal congress programme aswellas reservationofaccommodationand tours canbemadeviathislink
30
CIty oF geneva
Geneva
EmbeddedbetweentheAlpsandtheJurahillstheFrench-speaking
cityofGenevaliesinthebaywheretheRhoneleavesLakeGeneva
WithitshumanitariantraditionandcosmopolitanflairtheEuropean
seatoftheUNOandheadquartersoftheRedCrossisknownasthe
ldquocapitalofpeacerdquo
The symbol of the city is the ldquoJet drsquoeaurdquo ndash a fountain with a
140-metre-highwater jetattheperipheryofLakeGenevaTheold
towntheheartofGenevawiththeshoppingandbusinessquarter
issituatedontheleftbankoftheriverThereyoucanfindStPeterrsquos
CathedralaswellasthePlaceduBourg-de-Fourwhichistheoldest
squareinthecityQuayslakesidepromenadescountlessparkslively
sidestreetsintheoldtownandelegantshopsinvitegueststostroll
Besides being a congress city Geneva is also a centre for culture
andhistoryfortradefairsandexhibitionsThelaquoHorlogeFleuriraquothe
largeflowerclockintheldquoJardinAnglaisrdquo(EnglishGarden)isaworld-
renownedsymboloftheGenevawatchindustry
CulturallythismostwesterncityofSwitzerlandhasmuchtooffer
InternationalartistsperformintheGrandTheacuteacirctreandGenevaOpera
HouseGenevaalsoofferswiderangeofmuseumssuchastheldquoMuseacutee
internationaldelrsquohorlogerierdquoawatchmuseumwithacollectionof
jewellerywatchesandmusicalclocksandtheInternationalMuseum
oftheRedCrossandRedCrescentwhichprovidesaninsightintothe
workofthesehumanitarianorganizations
Climate
Genevaissituatedatahighaltitudewhichtogetherwiththelake
temperstheprevailingcontinentalclimateSummersarepleasantly
warmtohotandwintersrelativelymildwithtemperatureshovering
just above or below freezing In spring the temperatures range
fromapprox5degCto20degCthereforeawarmcoatespeciallyforthe
eveningsisrecommended
Shopping in Geneva GenevarsquosexclusiveshopsarelocatedontheRuesBassesndashthechicRueduRhocircneRuede laConfeacutedeacuterationRueduMarcheacuteandRuedelaCroix-drsquoOrWatchandjewelleryshopslinethesestreetsquiteliterallywithgoldAsanalternativeexcellentSwisschocolateissoldat the Du Rhocircne Rue de la Confeacutedeacuteration 3 and at the MartelRuedelaCroix-drsquoOr4MeanwhileforastrollaroundtheantiquesquarterandartgalleriesavisittotheOldTownandtheSt-GervaisandPacircquisdistrictsisamustGenevahasmanyoutdoormarkets forexample theflowermarketon the PlaceduMolard and the clothes andbookmarket on thePlace de la Madeleine which are open daily Flea markets areheld on Wednesdays and Saturdays at the Plaine de Plainpalais(0800ndash1800)OnTuesdayandFridaymorningsthesamespotisusedforacolourfulfruitandvegetablemarket(0800ndash1300)OnThursday regionalhandicraftsare soldat thePlacede laFusterie(0800ndash1900)The main department stores in Geneva are Bon Geacutenie Rue duMarcheacute34GlobusRueduRhocircne48andManorRueCornavin6Generalopeninghours for shops inGenevaareMonday toFriday0830ndash1900(Thursdayuntil2100)andSaturday0800ndash1800
Restaurants GenevaoffersafantasticselectionoftraditionalandlocalfareaswellasexcellentinternationalandethniccuisineLocal Geneva specialities include fresh fish from the lake and avarietyofporkdishes includingpetit saleacute (saltpork)and longeole (pork sausage) Traditional Swiss restaurants can also be foundthroughoutthecityA large variety of international restaurants offering moderntraditional ethnic or fusion menus can also be found in GenevaTherearegoodFrenchrestaurants inthehotelsonQuaiDuMontBlancandCheminduPetitSaconnexandonRuedeLausanneTheBoulevardHelvetiqueisagoodplacetofindgreatcafeacutesManyGenevarestaurantscloseonweekendsandespeciallySundayssocallaheadtoenquirereservationsarerecommended
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hotel aCCommoDatIon anD travel bookIngs
Official travel agency
Congrex Travel AGPOBox4002BaselSwitzerland
Hotel accommodationHotel rooms in various price categories in the city of Geneva have beenreserved
Tel +41616909411Fax +41616909414E-mailebmthotelcongrexcom
Online bookings
Participants can book their hotel room via internet wwwcongrexchebmt2012Fullprepaymentbycreditcard(VisaMastercardorAmericanExpress)ismandatoryifyouregisteron-lineEachparticipantwillreceiveaconfirmationAfter12 January 2012hotelaccommodationissubjecttoavailability
Hotel reservation form
If you have no access to the Internet please send the Hotel Reservation Form as soon as possible but latest by 12 January 2012toCongrexTravelAGAftertheabovementioneddeadlinerequestswillbeacceptedbuthotelaccommodationissubjecttoavailabilityandcannotbeguaranteedAfterthisdeadlinealatereservationfeeof euro30ndashwillbechargedAdditionallytheformoffersyouthechoicetomakeeitheradepositpaymentwithrestpaymentbyinvoicetoCongrexTravelAGbefore thecongressoradepositpaymentwithrestpaymentdirectlyupondepartureatthehotelagainstcreditcardguarantee
Payment policy
To guarantee your reservation a deposit of EUR 200ndashisrequiredUpon receipt of the hotel reservation form each participant willreceiveafinalconfirmationwithaninvoiceHotelrequestswithoutpaymentcannotbeacceptedAllrequestswillbehandledonaldquofirstcome-firstservedbasisrdquo
CancellationRefund Policy
If your reservation is cancelled before 12 January 2012 theprepaymentordepositwillberefundedlesseuro60ndashhandlingfeeIfyourreservationiscancelledafter 12 January 2012norefundscanbemadeAnychangeof reservationwillbesubject toahandlingfee of euro30ndashChangesorcancellationshavetobemadeinwritingto Congrex Travel AG If you arrive later or leave earlier than theoriginallybookeddatesthehotelmightchargeno-showcosts
Hotel desk
CongrexTravelAGwillbepresentwithadeskintheregistrationareaduringthemeeting
Flight Bookings and Official AirlineTheEBMThasdesignatedevent-travel specialistCongrexTravel toserveastheofficialagentfortravel
Tel +41615607560Fax +41616909214E-mailebmtflightscongrexcom
OpeninghoursMondayndashFriday0800ndash1730
SpecialfaresareavailableforflightstoGenevaandorZurichandbackbetween24Marchand11April2012
Hotel Accommodation and Travel BookingsSAVE UP TO 20 ON TRAVEL WITH THE STAR ALLIANCEtrade NETWORK
TheStarAlliancememberairlinesarepleasedtobeappointedastheOfficialAirlineNetworkfortheEBMT2012
To obtain the Star Alliance Conventions Plus discounts and forbookingofficeinformationpleasevisitwwwstaralliancecomconventionsplusand
bull ChooseldquoFordelegatesrdquobull UnderldquoDelegatesloginrdquoenterconventionscodeLX03S12bull Chooseoneoftheparticipatingairlineslistedbull Call the respective reservation contact listed and quote the
conventionscodeLX03S12whenbookingtheticket
Registeredparticipantsplusoneaccompanyingpersontravellingtotheeventcanqualifyforadiscountofupto20dependingonfareandclassoftravelbooked
TheparticipatingairlinesforthiseventareAdriaAirwaysAegeanAirlines Air Canada Air China ANA Asiana Airlines AustrianAirlinesBlue1bmiBrusselsAirlinesContinentalAirlinesCroatiaAirlines EgyptAir LOT Polish Airlines Lufthansa ScandinavianAirlines SingaporeAirlines SouthAfricanAirways Spanair SWISSInternational Air Lines TAM Airlines TAP Portugal THAI TurkishAirlinesUnitedUSAirways
Discounts are offered on most published business and economy class faresexcludingwebsiteinternetfaresseniorandyouthfaresgroupfaresandRoundtheWorldfares
Pleasenote For travel fromJapanandNewZealand special faresordiscountsareofferedby theparticipatingairlineson theirownnetwork
Whenmakingyourtravelplanspleasepresentconfirmationofyourregistrationorproofofattendance
S O U R C E S T U D I O
Account Job title Star Alliance Conventions Plus Order Job number SLL011X03823
Source number P02564 Job location 7th August 2009
Size 297x210mm Trim Proof stage One
Run out Page 1 of 1 Document name 297x210 SA CP With Code LH08S10 P02564
Repro house Source
Itrsquos easy to save money on your flights if you fly the Star Alliancetradenetwork Simply quote the event code LH08S10 when you make your booking with any Star Alliance member airline and yoursquoll automatically get a discount of up to 20
The Star Alliance network has 24 member airlines with over 18100 flights a day so we can offer you a lot more choice when planning your travel For more information about our member airlines and contact details please visit our website at wwwstaralliancecomconventionsplus
SAVE UP TO 20 ON GETTING TO YOURCONVENTION WITHCONVENTIONS PLUS
wwwstaralliancecom
Information correct as at 062009
32
soCIal events
Welcome Reception
Sunday 1 April 2012 2015
AftertheOpeningSessionparticipantsaccompanyingpersonsandexhibitorsareinvitedtoattendtheWelcomeReceptionwhichwilltakeplaceinthefoyersofthePalexpo
Freeadmission
Please register online or by completing the registration form if you wish to participate at the Welcome Reception (even though it is free of charge)
EBMT Party
Tuesday 3 April 2012
TheEBMTPartywillbeheldatUptownGenevaUptownGenevaisamoderncomplexandculturaleventcentrelocatedbehindthemaintrainstationinthecitycentreofGeneva
The perfect location to meet gather and dance with your EBMTcolleaguesandfriendsafterabusycongressdayUnderthethemeldquotraditional Switzerland and its modern twistrdquo you will have thepleasure to flavour different kinds of the traditional swiss cuisineandmusicinvariousrooms
Whetheryouwanttoenjoyaglassofwineinaquietandrelaxedatmosphereorifyouprefertodancethenightawayyoudefinitelyshouldnotmissthisevening
euro 9000 per person (Physicians)euro 6500 per person (Nurses Quality Managers Data Managers
Cell Processing Technicians)
copyComugneroSilvanafotoliade
copyBergfeefotoliade copyMirkoMeierfotoliade
Your conference in good handsConference management services tailored to your goals
33
DaIly tours
Geneva City tour and Boat Cruise
Sunday1April20121340ndash1700Tuesday3April20121340ndash1700
EUR 6000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
The city tour of Geneva will show you the International part of Geneva such as the worldrsquos peacemaking organizations followedbya tourof themain touristattractions like theFlowerclockandmanymore Thenget a taste ofGenevarsquos historywith your guideonawalkingtourThetourcontinuesonthelakewithaonehourboatcruisewhichwillmakeyoudiscoverthemajorattractionsofthelakeofGenevatheWaterFountaintheUNBuildingtheCastleofBellerivetheMermaidandmanymoreinterestingsites
Meeting pointGenevaPalexpo1330 in front of the main entrance
byBengoVISTAch
Montreux with Castle Chillon
Monday2April20120900ndash1400
EUR 8000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
AfteraridethroughtheVaudcountrysidepassingthefamoustownsofVevey andMontreuxwewill arrive at theChateaudeChillonHereaguidedtourwillshowyouaroundthecastleAfterthetouryouwillboardasteamerthatwilltakeyouonabeautifultripwithlovelyviewsofthelandscapeandeventuallytakeyoutoMontreuxwhereyouwillhavetimetowanderthestreets
Meeting point GenevaPalexpo0845 in front of the main entrance
byMarekBLASZCZYK-Panoramio
Museum Tour
Monday2April20121400ndash1700
Euro 6500 per person (includingpickupandreturntoGenevaPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
by galynaforever
Consistingof fourdifferent sites theMuseacuteesdrsquoArt etdrsquoHistoire isoneof the largestmuseumgroups in SwitzerlandOver anumberofyearstheMuseacuteeshaveputtogetherimpressivecollectionsinthefieldsofarchaeologyfineartsandappliedartsandbearwitnesstothehistoryofcivilisationsfromprehistorictomoderntimesDuring the one hour tour of the Palais des Nations you will seeseveraldifferentroomsYouwillhearaboutcurrentactivitiesoftheUnitedNationsandaboutthehistoryofthePalaisdesNations
Meeting point GenevaPalexpo1345 in front of the main entrance
Day trip Gruyegravere Golden
Tuesday3April20120900ndash1700
Euro 10000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach 3courselunchmenuallentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
byLairJeanClaud
ThereisnobettertemptationthanchocolatesmellTakeajourneythroughchocolatetraditionatatastingofthemostfamousofSwissdelicaciesAdmirebreathtakinglandscapesofGruyegraveresonthewayto the cheese factory where you will receive an interesting insight on authenticAlpinecheesemaking
Meeting pointGenevaPalexpo0845 in front of the main entrance
Note for all tours Tours are based on a minimum of 25 participants If a tour does not take place due to insufficient numbers the ticket will be reimbursed in full Otherwise please note that tickets for excursions are non-refundable An English-speaking guide will conduct all toursOn-site requests for tours are welcome but cannot be guaranteed
34
travellIng to the palexpo
ThePalexpoislocatedneartheairportofGenevaeasilyaccessiblefromthecitycentrebypublictransport(busNodeg5stopldquoPalexpordquo)andbycarfromthemotorway
Arriving by Plane
Geneva Palexpo Exhibition and Conference Centre is located500meters from theGeneva InternationalAirport For thosewhowishtowalkitisapproximatelya15minutewalkfromtheairporttoPalexpofollowthesignsYoucanalsotakeNdeg5busfromtheairportldquoAeacuteroportrdquotoPalexpo(2stops)TraveltimebytaxifromtheAirporttothePalexpoisapprox5minutesCostapproximatelyCHF1500
Arriving by Train
TherearetwotrainstationsinGenevaThemainstationinthecity(GareCornavin)andtheairporttrainstation(GareAeacuteroport)
Fromthemainstationinthecityyoucantakeeitherbusnodeg5tothePalexpowhichtakesapprox15minutesAnotheroptionistotakeatraintotheairporttrainstationfromwhereitisa15minuteswalktothePalexpo
Arriving by Car
ToreachthePalexpotakethemotorwayandfollowthesignstotheairport(Aeacuteroport)orPalexpoParkingpossibilitiesavailabledirectlyatthePalexpo
Bus
EfficientgroundtransfersareavailablefromGenevaPalexpotothecitycentreandthemaintrainstationNdeg5bus(HocircpitalndashPalexpondash Aeacuteroport) links Geneva Palexpo with the City Centre in only15minutesand runs frequently fromearlymorning to late in theevening
Taxis
Taxis in Geneva can be ordered by phone hailed in the street orfoundatabout60authorisedtaxiranksintownairportandmainstation
FaresbetweenairportandcityrangefromaboutCHF3000toCHF3500anddependontrafficconditionstimeofdayandnumberofpassengers Presently the farewithinGeneva includingairport istheamountshownonthetaximeter
Public Transportation Geneva
GenevaiswellcateredtowithbusestramsandferriesThebusandtramservicesinGenevaarerunbytheTPG(TransportsPublicsGenevois)wwwtpgch
Busesand trams run from0600ndash2400dependingon the serviceEachbusandtramstophastimetablesandmapscoveringtheentireGenevanetwork
ThetramwayisunderconstantexpansionoftenresultinginroadworksTheTPGwebsitewwwtpgchisprovidinginformationontheirservicestimetablesmapsinformationonroadworksandgeneralinformation
On Friday and Saturday nights the TPG runs a night bus serviceNoctambus which runs from 000 ndash 0400 (although times can beinfrequentandirregular)
How to purchase a ticket
Allvisitorsstayingatahotel inGenevacanbenefitfromtheGenevaTransport Card with no additional cost This personal and non-transferablepassisestablisheduponthevisitorrsquoscheck-inatthehotelenabling itsholderuseof theentirepublic transportationnetwork inGenevawithout restriction (bus trainandboat)withvalidity for theentiredurationofhisherstayincludingthedepartureday
IfarrivingattheairportyoucanpickupafreeticketforpublictransportfromthemachineinthebaggagecollectionareaattheArrivallevelThisUniresoticketofferedbyGenevaInternationalAirportallowsyoutousepublictransportinGenevafreeforaperiodof80minutes
Regularticketscanalsobepurchasedfromthemachineslocatedatbusstops(CHForEurochangerequired)andattheSwissrailwaystation
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1 5 De la Paix ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
2 5 Intercontinental ldquoIntercontinentalrdquo bus ndeg 5
3 5 Kempinski No bus or tram near hotel ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15 approx 15 minutes walking distance away
4 5 Mandarin Oriental ldquoBel-Airrdquo bus ndeg 1 ndeg 3 ndeg 5 ndeg 7 ndeg 10 or ndeg 19
5 5 Moumlvenpick na free shuttle from hotel to airport
6 5 Swissocirctel ldquoPlace du Portrdquo bus ndeg 6 ndeg 8 ndeg 9 or ndeg 27
7 4+ Starling (ex Crowne Plaza)
5 minutes walking distance to congress centre
8 4 Auteuil ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
9 4 Bristol ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
10 4 Cornavin ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
11 4 Crowne Plaza (ex Ramada Park)
ldquoDe Joinvillerdquo bus ndeg10
12 4 De la Vendeacutee ldquoPetit-Vendeacuteerdquo bus ndeg 21
13 4 Epsom ldquoButinirdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg15
14 4 Le Montbrillant ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
15 4 Les Nations ldquoVidolletrdquo bus ndeg 5
16 4 Nash-Ville ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
17 4 NH Geneva Airport na free shuttle from hotel to airport
18 4 NH Rex ldquoCharmillesrdquo bus ndeg 10 ldquoServetterdquo tram ndeg 14 or ndeg 16
19 4 Novotel ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
20 4 Rotary ldquoChantepouletrdquo bus ndeg 10
21 4 Royal ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
22 4 Tiffany ldquoPlace du Cirquerdquo bus ndeg 1 ldquoRue du Standrdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15 ldquoBel-Airrdquo bus ndeg 10
No Category Hotel Name Bus- Tramstop
23 4 Warwick ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
24 3 Astoria ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
25 3 Bernina ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
26 3 Citadines Genegraveve Ferney Voltaire
public transport not recommended 10 minutes drive by car to congress venue
27 3 Cristal ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
28 3 Drake amp Longchamp ldquoButinirdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
29 3 Edelweiss ldquoNavigationrdquo bus ndeg 1
30 3 Eden ldquoSismondirdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
31 3 Express by Holiday Inn na free shuttle from hotel to airport
32 3 International amp Terminus ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
33 3 Jade ldquoMocirclerdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
34 3 Kipling ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
35 3 Le Grenil ldquoJonctionrdquo bus ndeg 10 ldquoPlace du Cirquerdquo tram ndeg 13
36 3 Longemalle ldquoPlace du Portrdquo bus ndeg 6 ndeg 8 ndeg 9 or ndeg 27
37 3 Mon Repos ldquoJardin Botaniquerdquo bus ndeg 28 ldquoSeacutecheronrdquo bus ndeg 1
38 3 Phoenix ldquoDe Joinvillerdquo bus ndeg10
39 3 f6 (ex Quality City Centre)
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40 3 Ramada Encore ldquoStade de Genegraveverdquo bus ndeg ndeg 21 ndeg 22 ndeg 42 or ndeg 43
41 3 Strasbourg Univers ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
42 3 Suisse ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
43 3 Suitehotel ldquoPailly (Balexert)rdquo bus ndeg 10
44 3 Trente Trois 33 ldquoDe Joinvillerdquo bus ndeg10
45 3 Windsor ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
46 2 Etap ldquoPailly (Balexert)rdquo bus ndeg 10
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regIstratIon Forms
Goto bull EBMT 2012 Registration Form bull EBMT 2012 Education Day for Nurses bull EBMT 2012 Patient amp Family Day bull Hotel Reservation Form
26
Call For abstraCts
Abstract Submission Deadlines
21 November 2011 Nurses Group15 December 2011 Physicians amp Data Management Group
Allparticipantsareinvitedtosubmitabstractsononeofthetopicslistedonpage27
Abstracts may only be submitted via Internet Late abstracts will not be considered
Tosubmityourabstractpleasegotothewebsiteat wwwebmtorgebmt2012
Thedifferent submission links forphysiciansnursesand thedatamanagement group will be available on the internet ldquoCall for AbstractsrdquoPleasemakesuretoselecttheappropriatelink
Inordertostandardizetheabstractlayoutweaskyoutoreadthepreparation guidelines at this link CAREFULLY Avoid submissionwithin48hoursofthedeadlineforbestsystemperformance
Guidelines for submission of abstracts
1 Abstracts may be submitted only via Internet Abstractssubmittedviafaxore-mailwillnotbeaccepted
2 AllabstractsmustbesubmittedandpresentedinEnglish3 Abstractsshouldcontainoriginalmaterialneitherpublishednor
presentedelsewherepriorto1 April 20124 Withinternetsubmissionofanabstracttheauthor(s)transfer(s)
all copyrightownership to theEuropeanGroup forBloodandMarrowTransplantation
5 Abstractsshouldbeinformativecontainingobjectivesmethodsresultsandaconclusion Just thepromiseof furtherdataanddiscussionisnotacceptable
6 The abstract text may not be longer than 2rsquo500 charactersincludingspaces
7 Tables charts and other graphics arepermittedandmustbeinJPGorGIFformatofhighresolutionandsuitableforreproductionin black amp white A separate upload button is provided (max 2 graphics perabstract)Nophotosmaybesubmitted
8 Avoid complex mathematical formulae Greek letters andsymbols For the symbols lt or gt type instead lt= or gt= Forsuperscript use caret (^) eg 10^6 instead of 106 Instead oflsquoIFN-grsquouseforexamplelsquoIFN-grsquoorlsquoIFN-gammarsquoetc
9 Allabbreviationsmustbedefinedthefirsttimetheyappearinyourtext(butdonotdefineinthetitle)ExampleGraft-versus-hostdisease(GvHD)beforebeingusedasanabbreviationonly
10 Authorsarerequestedtoselectatopicunderwhichtheywishtheirabstracttobereviewed
11 Authorsshouldindicatetheirpreferredmethodofpresentation bullOralPresentation bullPosterPresentation bullOralorPosterPresentation Theselectioncommitteereservestherighttodecideonthefinal
allocationandpresentationmethod12 Ifanabstract isaccepted thepresentingauthormust register
andattendthecongressAcceptanceofapaperimpliespaymentoftheregistrationfeebythepresentingauthor
13 After having submitted your abstract you will receive aconfirmation by e-mail with the following information (please
makesuretostateyourcorrectemailaddress) bullreference number of your abstract (for correspondence and
questionsthatmightarise) bullyourpersonalaccesscodes
Shouldyouwishtomakecorrectionstoanabstractalreadysubmittedor if you wish to submit other abstracts later you may use theseaccesscodesThiswillshortenthesubmissionprocedure
Correctionstoabstractscanonlybemadeuptothedeadlinesof
21November2011 Nurses Group15December2011 Physicians amp Data Management Group
(Afterthesedatesnoabstractsorchangesmaybeaccepted)IfyouhavedifficultiesinsubmittingyourabstractsorifyouneedanyfurtherinformationpleasecontacttheAbstracthotlinePhone+41616867722(MondayndashFridayduringCETbusinesshours)
Notification
AbstractsaresubjecttoapprovalbytheScientificCommitteeandtofinalassignmentforinclusionintheprogrammeasanoralorposterpresentation
Authors from the Nurses Group will be notified at the end ofDecember2011
AuthorsformthePhysiciansandDataManagementGroupwillbenotifiedattheendofJanuary2012
Allauthorswillbecontactedbye-mail(thereforeitisessentialthatyouindicateyourcorrecte-mailaddress)Authorswillbeinformedasto whether they are to present their abstract orally or in the form of a posterFullinstructionsconcerningthepreparationandpresentationwillbeincluded
Publication
AllacceptedabstractswillbepublishedinasupplementoftheBoneMarrowTransplantationJournalaswellasonCD-ROMavailableatthecongressFullabstracttextswillbeviewableontheEBMT2012websitetwoweekspriortothecongress
Basic Science Award for Physicians
This award will be presented to the best Basic Science Abstractsubmittedunderanyrelevanttopic
The aim of this award is to increase the level of basic science atthemeetingandparticularlyyounginvestigatorsareencouragedtosubmittheirworkTheprizewinningabstractwillbeselectedfromthe top-scoringabstractsbyaScientificCommitteeheadedby theChairsoftheEBMTDevelopmentalCommittee
Authorssubmittingabasicscienceabstractare invitedto tick therespectiveboxintheonlinesubmissionthusindicatingthewishtobeconsideredfortheBasicScienceAward
Theprize-winningabstractwillbepresentedaspartofthePresidentialSymposiumonMonday2April2012Thisyearrsquosprizeofeuro2rsquo000isgenerouslysupportedbyGenzyme
27
Call For abstraCts
Main Topics for Abstract Submission
Please carefullyselectthetopicunderwhichyouwishtosubmityourabstract for reviewAbstracts not submittedunder anappropriatetopicmaybeincorrectlyreviewedandrejected
Physicians
General Topics1 CellularGenetherapiesandCytokines2 StemcellresearchandExperimentalstemcelltransplantation3 StemcellmobilizationandGraftengineering
Transplant-specific topics4 Stemcellsource5 Stemcelldonor6 Acutegraft-versus-hostdisease7 Chronicgraft-versus-hostdisease8 Infectiouscomplications9 Earlycomplications10 Latecomplications11 Reduced-intensityconditioning12 MinimalresidualdiseaseToleranceChimerismandImmune
reconstitution13 Paediatricissues14 Regulatoryissues
Disease-specific topics15 Acuteleukaemia16 Aplasticanaemia17 Autoimmunediseases18 Chronicleukaemia19 HaemoglobinopathyandInbornerrorsofmetabolism20Lymphoma21 Multiplemyeloma22Myelodysplasia23Solidtumours
Nurses Group
Care-specific topics24Careofthecare-giver25Complementarytherapies26Donorissues27 Ethicalissues28Impactofnewtherapiesonpatientcare29Outpatientdevelopments30PalliativeandEndoflifecare31 PatientinformationandEducation32Protectivecare33Psycho-socialissues34Sexuality35Standardsofcare36Symptomsmanagement
37 EducationandSupportofnurses38Management39SurvivorshipandLateeffects40Qualityoflife
Data Management Group
41 DataManagement42Statistics
CME Accreditation at EBMT 2012
AsaparticipantofEBMT2012youareeligibletoreceiveContinuingMedical Education (CME) credit points from the EuropeanHematologyAssociation(EHA)
EuropeanhaematologistsarehighlymotivatedtoprovideproofthattheyareupdatingtheirknowledgeandskillsthroughparticipationinCMEactivitiesTheEuropeanHematologyAssociationCMESystemis being implementedas a service to Europeanhaematologists inresponse to this need The System facilitates identification andregistrationinCMEactivitieswhichhavebeensubmittedtoapeer-reviewaccreditationprocessandrespondtopre-establishedqualitystandards
CMEaccreditationisapermanentfeatureofEBMTannualmeetings
PhysiciansattendingEBMT2012areeligibletoreceive1EHA-CMEcreditpointforeveryhourofaccreditedscientificprogramme
EHA-CMEpointswillbeawardedforthefollowingsessionsbullEducationalsessionsbullWorkshopsessionsbullControversysessionsbullPlenarysessionsbullJointsessionsbullPresidentialsymposiumbullWorkingPartysessionsbullOralsessionsbullLunchtimemeetings
How to claim your EHA-CME points
The electronic EHA-CME system is fully automated and enablesparticipantsattheEBMT2012toclaimtheircreditsonline
You may create your account claim your credits and print yourEHA-CMEcertificateonlineatwwwehaweborg(select lsquoCMErsquo)FulldetailsonhowtocollectyourCMEpointswillbestatedintheFinalProgramme
Further information on the European Hematology Association CME system is available at cmeehaweborgandwwwehaweborg
28
regIstratIon
Registration fee
Until 12 January
2012
As from 13 January to 1March2012
As from 2 March
2012
PhysiciansMember euro300ndash euro420ndash euro480ndash
Non-Member euro450ndash euro560ndash euro650ndash
Nurses Group
Data Mgmt Group
Quality Mgmt Group
Cell Processing Technicians
Member euro200ndash euro320ndash euro380ndash
Non-Member euro300ndash euro420ndash euro480ndash
Student euro120ndash euro150ndash euro180ndash
Accompanying person
euro 25ndash euro 25ndash euro 25ndash
StudentsmustbeoneoftheauthorsofanacceptedabstractandmustprovideproofofundergraduatestudentstatusAwrittencertificationbytheheadoftheprogrammeisrequiredandmustbesenttoCongrex(Fax+41616867788)
The fee for active participants includes unlimited access to allsessionstheWelcomeReceptionaccesstotheExhibitiononecopyoftheFinalProgrammeandonecopyoftheAbstractBook
ThefeeforaccompanyingpersonsincludestheWelcomeReceptionandaccesstotheExhibition
PleasenoteAlthoughincludedintheregistrationfeesomesessionsand the Welcome Reception require separate registration (seeregistrationform)
Online Registration
ParticipantscanregisterviaInternetwwwebmtorgebmt2012PleasereadtheinstructionsontheInternetcarefullyFor online reservations payment by credit card is required Please do not use the online registration for group registrations
Registration form
ToregisterforthemeetingpleasereturntheregistrationformtotheOrganizingSecretariatinBasel
Group Registration
In order to make a group registration please request the specialgroupregistrationformfromtheOrganizingSecretariatordownloadthefile fromthewebsitewwwebmtorgebmt2012Onthis formyou can enter all participantsrsquo information together with your postal address and contact details Please note that we need thecomplete individual addresses (hospital department streetname and number postal code and city) of each participant Forfurther assistance please contact the Organizing Secretariat at ebmtcongrexcom
On-site Registration
TheregistrationdeskatthePalexpoisopenduringthefollowinghours
Saturday 31March2012 1700 ndash1900hSunday 1April2012 0800ndash1900hMonday 2April2012 0730ndash1800hTuesday 3April2012 0730ndash1800hWednesday 4April2012 0715ndash1300h
All documents including registration packets (congress walletpersonalnamebadgeabstractbookvouchers)willbehandedovertotheregisteredparticipantsOn-site registration will be accepted but receip of all congressdocumentscannotbeguaranteedPleasearriveearlyifyouwishtoregisteron-site
Payment
All fees for the congress registration and social events should bepaidinEURO(euro)totheEBMT2012OrganizingSecretariatndashclearlystatingtheparticipantlsquosnameandaddress
bull bybanktransfer(freeofcharge)to -BeneficiaryCongrexSwitzerlandLtdEBMT2012 -UBSAGBaselSwitzerland EUROAccountNo233-50301062A IBANCodeCH210023323350301062A
-BICUBSWCHZH80A -ClearingNo233
bull bycreditcard(VisaMasterCardAmericanExpress)
Responsibility
The participant acknowledges that heshe has no right to lodgedamage claims against the organizers should the holding of thecongress be hindered or prevented by unexpected political oreconomiceventsorgenerallyby forcemajeureorshould thenon-appearance of speakers or other reasons necessitate programmechangesWithregistrationtheparticipantacceptsthisproviso
By finishing the application the participant declares that heshe agrees to its personal and company data being processed byCongrexandthat thisdatamaybeusedfor informationpurposesoncongressesandevents in thefieldofhematologyorganizedbyCongrex In theopposingcase theparticipantnotifiesCongrexatthetimeofreturningthesignedapplication
Confirmation
Upon receipt of the correct registration fee each participant willreceiveaconfirmationofregistrationPleasebringthisconfirmationto the registration desk at the congress centre as proof of yourregistration
Cancellation Refund Policy
Refund of registration fees less 25 administrative charges canbeapplied for inwritinguntil1February2012 to theOrganizingSecretariat inBasel SwitzerlandAfter thisdateno refundwillbepossibleForanychangeofnamesafeeofeuro30ndashwillbecharged
29
general InFormatIon (In alphabetICal orDer)
Address before and after the EBMT 2012
OrganizingSecretariatEBMT2012 Tel +41616867711coCongrexSwitzerlandLtd Fax +41616867788POBox E-mail ebmtcongrexcom4002BaselSwitzerland wwwebmtorgebmt2012
Currency
TheofficialcurrencyistheSwissfranc(CHF)Althoughnotpartofthe EU many prices are nonetheless indicated in Euros and somemerchantsmayacceptEurosVisaMasterCardandAmericanExpressarewidelyacceptedandATMsarewidespreadBanksofferthebestexchangeratesfortravellerchequesandforeigncurrencybut it isalsopossibletoexchangemoneyatmajorhotelsmaintrainstationsandairportsBanksareopenMondaytoFriday
Exhibition
TheEBMT2012exhibitionpresentingthelatesttechnicalequipmentandpharmaceuticalproductswilltakeplaceinHall1ofthePalexpoGenevaThedetailedExhibitProspectuscanbeobtainedfromtheExhibitionDepartment(exhibitionchcongrexcom)
Final Programme
The Final Programme will be available on the Internet (wwwebmtorgebmt2012) by March 2012 Please indicate youremailaddressontheregistrationformandyouwillbeinformedassoonastheFinalProgrammeisontheInternetTheFinalProgrammebookletwillbealsodistributedatthemeetinginGeneva
Insurance
Themeetingorganizerscannotacceptliabilityforpersonalinjuriessustainedorfor lossordamageofpropertybelongingtomeetingparticipants or their accompanyingpersons eitherduring or as aresultofthemeetingPleasecheckthevalidityofyourowninsurance
Invitation Letters
IndividualsrequiringanofficialletterofinvitationinordertoattendthemeetingmaywritetotheOrganizingSecretariat(ebmtcongrexcom)Thisprocedureisdesignedtoassistparticipantstoobtainavisaorpermissiontoattendthemeetinganddoesnotapplytoregistrationfeesorotherexpenses
Please note that invitation letters can only be sent if the registration and payment has been received by the Organizing Secretariat
Italian Agency
ItalianparticipantsrequiringspecificauthorizationfromtheItalianHealthMinistryareadvisedtocontact
AIMEDUCATIONndashAIMGroup Tel +3902566011MsCristinaGhidoli Fax +390270048585ViaGiuseppeRipamonti129 E-mail cghidoniaimgroupeu20141MilanItaly wwwaimgroupeu
Language
TheofficialcongresslanguageisEnglishSimultaneous translation (English French German) will beprovidedforthePatientampFamilyDay
Lunches
FromMondaytillWednesdaylunchwillbeofferedintheexhibitionareaofthecongressvenue
Registration
Fordetailedinformationpleaserefertopage28
Speakersrsquo Service Centre (SSC)
TherewillbeacentrallylocatedSpeakersrsquoServiceCentreconnectedtoalllectureroomsAllspeakersarerequestedtohandintheirPowerPointpresentationspriortotheirlectureattheSSC
Tipping
Servicechargesaregenerally includedhowever it iscustomarytorounduptheamountwhenpayinginrestaurantsandtaxis
Transportation in Geneva
Geneva iswell catered towithbuses tramsand ferriesaswellasregulartrainconnectionstothetrainstationsldquoCornavinrdquointhecitycentreandldquoAeacuteroportrdquoattheairportPleaserefertoldquoTravellingtothePalexpordquo(page34)formoredetails
Venue
TheEBMT2012meetingwilltakeplaceatthePalexpoGenevawhichis conveniently located inwalkingdistance to theGenevaAirportandonly15minutesawayfromdowntownGeneva
Palexpo Exhibition amp Conference Center1218Grand-SaconnexGenevaSwitzerlandwwwgeneva-palexpoch
Visa Requirements
In order to visit Switzerland you may need to apply for an entryvisa Please check the currentVISA requirementswith thenearestSwissConsulateorEmbassy inyourcountrybeforeyourdeparturetoGenevaPleasealsobewellawareofthetimeforprocessingtheapplicationstoensureyouapplyintimeforyourvisit
World Wide Web
Please visit the EBMT 2012 website wwwebmtorgebmt2012 for regularly updated news and information Abstract submissionregistration compilation of your personal congress programme aswellas reservationofaccommodationand tours canbemadeviathislink
30
CIty oF geneva
Geneva
EmbeddedbetweentheAlpsandtheJurahillstheFrench-speaking
cityofGenevaliesinthebaywheretheRhoneleavesLakeGeneva
WithitshumanitariantraditionandcosmopolitanflairtheEuropean
seatoftheUNOandheadquartersoftheRedCrossisknownasthe
ldquocapitalofpeacerdquo
The symbol of the city is the ldquoJet drsquoeaurdquo ndash a fountain with a
140-metre-highwater jetattheperipheryofLakeGenevaTheold
towntheheartofGenevawiththeshoppingandbusinessquarter
issituatedontheleftbankoftheriverThereyoucanfindStPeterrsquos
CathedralaswellasthePlaceduBourg-de-Fourwhichistheoldest
squareinthecityQuayslakesidepromenadescountlessparkslively
sidestreetsintheoldtownandelegantshopsinvitegueststostroll
Besides being a congress city Geneva is also a centre for culture
andhistoryfortradefairsandexhibitionsThelaquoHorlogeFleuriraquothe
largeflowerclockintheldquoJardinAnglaisrdquo(EnglishGarden)isaworld-
renownedsymboloftheGenevawatchindustry
CulturallythismostwesterncityofSwitzerlandhasmuchtooffer
InternationalartistsperformintheGrandTheacuteacirctreandGenevaOpera
HouseGenevaalsoofferswiderangeofmuseumssuchastheldquoMuseacutee
internationaldelrsquohorlogerierdquoawatchmuseumwithacollectionof
jewellerywatchesandmusicalclocksandtheInternationalMuseum
oftheRedCrossandRedCrescentwhichprovidesaninsightintothe
workofthesehumanitarianorganizations
Climate
Genevaissituatedatahighaltitudewhichtogetherwiththelake
temperstheprevailingcontinentalclimateSummersarepleasantly
warmtohotandwintersrelativelymildwithtemperatureshovering
just above or below freezing In spring the temperatures range
fromapprox5degCto20degCthereforeawarmcoatespeciallyforthe
eveningsisrecommended
Shopping in Geneva GenevarsquosexclusiveshopsarelocatedontheRuesBassesndashthechicRueduRhocircneRuede laConfeacutedeacuterationRueduMarcheacuteandRuedelaCroix-drsquoOrWatchandjewelleryshopslinethesestreetsquiteliterallywithgoldAsanalternativeexcellentSwisschocolateissoldat the Du Rhocircne Rue de la Confeacutedeacuteration 3 and at the MartelRuedelaCroix-drsquoOr4MeanwhileforastrollaroundtheantiquesquarterandartgalleriesavisittotheOldTownandtheSt-GervaisandPacircquisdistrictsisamustGenevahasmanyoutdoormarkets forexample theflowermarketon the PlaceduMolard and the clothes andbookmarket on thePlace de la Madeleine which are open daily Flea markets areheld on Wednesdays and Saturdays at the Plaine de Plainpalais(0800ndash1800)OnTuesdayandFridaymorningsthesamespotisusedforacolourfulfruitandvegetablemarket(0800ndash1300)OnThursday regionalhandicraftsare soldat thePlacede laFusterie(0800ndash1900)The main department stores in Geneva are Bon Geacutenie Rue duMarcheacute34GlobusRueduRhocircne48andManorRueCornavin6Generalopeninghours for shops inGenevaareMonday toFriday0830ndash1900(Thursdayuntil2100)andSaturday0800ndash1800
Restaurants GenevaoffersafantasticselectionoftraditionalandlocalfareaswellasexcellentinternationalandethniccuisineLocal Geneva specialities include fresh fish from the lake and avarietyofporkdishes includingpetit saleacute (saltpork)and longeole (pork sausage) Traditional Swiss restaurants can also be foundthroughoutthecityA large variety of international restaurants offering moderntraditional ethnic or fusion menus can also be found in GenevaTherearegoodFrenchrestaurants inthehotelsonQuaiDuMontBlancandCheminduPetitSaconnexandonRuedeLausanneTheBoulevardHelvetiqueisagoodplacetofindgreatcafeacutesManyGenevarestaurantscloseonweekendsandespeciallySundayssocallaheadtoenquirereservationsarerecommended
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hotel aCCommoDatIon anD travel bookIngs
Official travel agency
Congrex Travel AGPOBox4002BaselSwitzerland
Hotel accommodationHotel rooms in various price categories in the city of Geneva have beenreserved
Tel +41616909411Fax +41616909414E-mailebmthotelcongrexcom
Online bookings
Participants can book their hotel room via internet wwwcongrexchebmt2012Fullprepaymentbycreditcard(VisaMastercardorAmericanExpress)ismandatoryifyouregisteron-lineEachparticipantwillreceiveaconfirmationAfter12 January 2012hotelaccommodationissubjecttoavailability
Hotel reservation form
If you have no access to the Internet please send the Hotel Reservation Form as soon as possible but latest by 12 January 2012toCongrexTravelAGAftertheabovementioneddeadlinerequestswillbeacceptedbuthotelaccommodationissubjecttoavailabilityandcannotbeguaranteedAfterthisdeadlinealatereservationfeeof euro30ndashwillbechargedAdditionallytheformoffersyouthechoicetomakeeitheradepositpaymentwithrestpaymentbyinvoicetoCongrexTravelAGbefore thecongressoradepositpaymentwithrestpaymentdirectlyupondepartureatthehotelagainstcreditcardguarantee
Payment policy
To guarantee your reservation a deposit of EUR 200ndashisrequiredUpon receipt of the hotel reservation form each participant willreceiveafinalconfirmationwithaninvoiceHotelrequestswithoutpaymentcannotbeacceptedAllrequestswillbehandledonaldquofirstcome-firstservedbasisrdquo
CancellationRefund Policy
If your reservation is cancelled before 12 January 2012 theprepaymentordepositwillberefundedlesseuro60ndashhandlingfeeIfyourreservationiscancelledafter 12 January 2012norefundscanbemadeAnychangeof reservationwillbesubject toahandlingfee of euro30ndashChangesorcancellationshavetobemadeinwritingto Congrex Travel AG If you arrive later or leave earlier than theoriginallybookeddatesthehotelmightchargeno-showcosts
Hotel desk
CongrexTravelAGwillbepresentwithadeskintheregistrationareaduringthemeeting
Flight Bookings and Official AirlineTheEBMThasdesignatedevent-travel specialistCongrexTravel toserveastheofficialagentfortravel
Tel +41615607560Fax +41616909214E-mailebmtflightscongrexcom
OpeninghoursMondayndashFriday0800ndash1730
SpecialfaresareavailableforflightstoGenevaandorZurichandbackbetween24Marchand11April2012
Hotel Accommodation and Travel BookingsSAVE UP TO 20 ON TRAVEL WITH THE STAR ALLIANCEtrade NETWORK
TheStarAlliancememberairlinesarepleasedtobeappointedastheOfficialAirlineNetworkfortheEBMT2012
To obtain the Star Alliance Conventions Plus discounts and forbookingofficeinformationpleasevisitwwwstaralliancecomconventionsplusand
bull ChooseldquoFordelegatesrdquobull UnderldquoDelegatesloginrdquoenterconventionscodeLX03S12bull Chooseoneoftheparticipatingairlineslistedbull Call the respective reservation contact listed and quote the
conventionscodeLX03S12whenbookingtheticket
Registeredparticipantsplusoneaccompanyingpersontravellingtotheeventcanqualifyforadiscountofupto20dependingonfareandclassoftravelbooked
TheparticipatingairlinesforthiseventareAdriaAirwaysAegeanAirlines Air Canada Air China ANA Asiana Airlines AustrianAirlinesBlue1bmiBrusselsAirlinesContinentalAirlinesCroatiaAirlines EgyptAir LOT Polish Airlines Lufthansa ScandinavianAirlines SingaporeAirlines SouthAfricanAirways Spanair SWISSInternational Air Lines TAM Airlines TAP Portugal THAI TurkishAirlinesUnitedUSAirways
Discounts are offered on most published business and economy class faresexcludingwebsiteinternetfaresseniorandyouthfaresgroupfaresandRoundtheWorldfares
Pleasenote For travel fromJapanandNewZealand special faresordiscountsareofferedby theparticipatingairlineson theirownnetwork
Whenmakingyourtravelplanspleasepresentconfirmationofyourregistrationorproofofattendance
S O U R C E S T U D I O
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Source number P02564 Job location 7th August 2009
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Itrsquos easy to save money on your flights if you fly the Star Alliancetradenetwork Simply quote the event code LH08S10 when you make your booking with any Star Alliance member airline and yoursquoll automatically get a discount of up to 20
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SAVE UP TO 20 ON GETTING TO YOURCONVENTION WITHCONVENTIONS PLUS
wwwstaralliancecom
Information correct as at 062009
32
soCIal events
Welcome Reception
Sunday 1 April 2012 2015
AftertheOpeningSessionparticipantsaccompanyingpersonsandexhibitorsareinvitedtoattendtheWelcomeReceptionwhichwilltakeplaceinthefoyersofthePalexpo
Freeadmission
Please register online or by completing the registration form if you wish to participate at the Welcome Reception (even though it is free of charge)
EBMT Party
Tuesday 3 April 2012
TheEBMTPartywillbeheldatUptownGenevaUptownGenevaisamoderncomplexandculturaleventcentrelocatedbehindthemaintrainstationinthecitycentreofGeneva
The perfect location to meet gather and dance with your EBMTcolleaguesandfriendsafterabusycongressdayUnderthethemeldquotraditional Switzerland and its modern twistrdquo you will have thepleasure to flavour different kinds of the traditional swiss cuisineandmusicinvariousrooms
Whetheryouwanttoenjoyaglassofwineinaquietandrelaxedatmosphereorifyouprefertodancethenightawayyoudefinitelyshouldnotmissthisevening
euro 9000 per person (Physicians)euro 6500 per person (Nurses Quality Managers Data Managers
Cell Processing Technicians)
copyComugneroSilvanafotoliade
copyBergfeefotoliade copyMirkoMeierfotoliade
Your conference in good handsConference management services tailored to your goals
33
DaIly tours
Geneva City tour and Boat Cruise
Sunday1April20121340ndash1700Tuesday3April20121340ndash1700
EUR 6000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
The city tour of Geneva will show you the International part of Geneva such as the worldrsquos peacemaking organizations followedbya tourof themain touristattractions like theFlowerclockandmanymore Thenget a taste ofGenevarsquos historywith your guideonawalkingtourThetourcontinuesonthelakewithaonehourboatcruisewhichwillmakeyoudiscoverthemajorattractionsofthelakeofGenevatheWaterFountaintheUNBuildingtheCastleofBellerivetheMermaidandmanymoreinterestingsites
Meeting pointGenevaPalexpo1330 in front of the main entrance
byBengoVISTAch
Montreux with Castle Chillon
Monday2April20120900ndash1400
EUR 8000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
AfteraridethroughtheVaudcountrysidepassingthefamoustownsofVevey andMontreuxwewill arrive at theChateaudeChillonHereaguidedtourwillshowyouaroundthecastleAfterthetouryouwillboardasteamerthatwilltakeyouonabeautifultripwithlovelyviewsofthelandscapeandeventuallytakeyoutoMontreuxwhereyouwillhavetimetowanderthestreets
Meeting point GenevaPalexpo0845 in front of the main entrance
byMarekBLASZCZYK-Panoramio
Museum Tour
Monday2April20121400ndash1700
Euro 6500 per person (includingpickupandreturntoGenevaPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
by galynaforever
Consistingof fourdifferent sites theMuseacuteesdrsquoArt etdrsquoHistoire isoneof the largestmuseumgroups in SwitzerlandOver anumberofyearstheMuseacuteeshaveputtogetherimpressivecollectionsinthefieldsofarchaeologyfineartsandappliedartsandbearwitnesstothehistoryofcivilisationsfromprehistorictomoderntimesDuring the one hour tour of the Palais des Nations you will seeseveraldifferentroomsYouwillhearaboutcurrentactivitiesoftheUnitedNationsandaboutthehistoryofthePalaisdesNations
Meeting point GenevaPalexpo1345 in front of the main entrance
Day trip Gruyegravere Golden
Tuesday3April20120900ndash1700
Euro 10000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach 3courselunchmenuallentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
byLairJeanClaud
ThereisnobettertemptationthanchocolatesmellTakeajourneythroughchocolatetraditionatatastingofthemostfamousofSwissdelicaciesAdmirebreathtakinglandscapesofGruyegraveresonthewayto the cheese factory where you will receive an interesting insight on authenticAlpinecheesemaking
Meeting pointGenevaPalexpo0845 in front of the main entrance
Note for all tours Tours are based on a minimum of 25 participants If a tour does not take place due to insufficient numbers the ticket will be reimbursed in full Otherwise please note that tickets for excursions are non-refundable An English-speaking guide will conduct all toursOn-site requests for tours are welcome but cannot be guaranteed
34
travellIng to the palexpo
ThePalexpoislocatedneartheairportofGenevaeasilyaccessiblefromthecitycentrebypublictransport(busNodeg5stopldquoPalexpordquo)andbycarfromthemotorway
Arriving by Plane
Geneva Palexpo Exhibition and Conference Centre is located500meters from theGeneva InternationalAirport For thosewhowishtowalkitisapproximatelya15minutewalkfromtheairporttoPalexpofollowthesignsYoucanalsotakeNdeg5busfromtheairportldquoAeacuteroportrdquotoPalexpo(2stops)TraveltimebytaxifromtheAirporttothePalexpoisapprox5minutesCostapproximatelyCHF1500
Arriving by Train
TherearetwotrainstationsinGenevaThemainstationinthecity(GareCornavin)andtheairporttrainstation(GareAeacuteroport)
Fromthemainstationinthecityyoucantakeeitherbusnodeg5tothePalexpowhichtakesapprox15minutesAnotheroptionistotakeatraintotheairporttrainstationfromwhereitisa15minuteswalktothePalexpo
Arriving by Car
ToreachthePalexpotakethemotorwayandfollowthesignstotheairport(Aeacuteroport)orPalexpoParkingpossibilitiesavailabledirectlyatthePalexpo
Bus
EfficientgroundtransfersareavailablefromGenevaPalexpotothecitycentreandthemaintrainstationNdeg5bus(HocircpitalndashPalexpondash Aeacuteroport) links Geneva Palexpo with the City Centre in only15minutesand runs frequently fromearlymorning to late in theevening
Taxis
Taxis in Geneva can be ordered by phone hailed in the street orfoundatabout60authorisedtaxiranksintownairportandmainstation
FaresbetweenairportandcityrangefromaboutCHF3000toCHF3500anddependontrafficconditionstimeofdayandnumberofpassengers Presently the farewithinGeneva includingairport istheamountshownonthetaximeter
Public Transportation Geneva
GenevaiswellcateredtowithbusestramsandferriesThebusandtramservicesinGenevaarerunbytheTPG(TransportsPublicsGenevois)wwwtpgch
Busesand trams run from0600ndash2400dependingon the serviceEachbusandtramstophastimetablesandmapscoveringtheentireGenevanetwork
ThetramwayisunderconstantexpansionoftenresultinginroadworksTheTPGwebsitewwwtpgchisprovidinginformationontheirservicestimetablesmapsinformationonroadworksandgeneralinformation
On Friday and Saturday nights the TPG runs a night bus serviceNoctambus which runs from 000 ndash 0400 (although times can beinfrequentandirregular)
How to purchase a ticket
Allvisitorsstayingatahotel inGenevacanbenefitfromtheGenevaTransport Card with no additional cost This personal and non-transferablepassisestablisheduponthevisitorrsquoscheck-inatthehotelenabling itsholderuseof theentirepublic transportationnetwork inGenevawithout restriction (bus trainandboat)withvalidity for theentiredurationofhisherstayincludingthedepartureday
IfarrivingattheairportyoucanpickupafreeticketforpublictransportfromthemachineinthebaggagecollectionareaattheArrivallevelThisUniresoticketofferedbyGenevaInternationalAirportallowsyoutousepublictransportinGenevafreeforaperiodof80minutes
Regularticketscanalsobepurchasedfromthemachineslocatedatbusstops(CHForEurochangerequired)andattheSwissrailwaystation
35
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6 5 Swissocirctel ldquoPlace du Portrdquo bus ndeg 6 ndeg 8 ndeg 9 or ndeg 27
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9 4 Bristol ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
10 4 Cornavin ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
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16 4 Nash-Ville ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
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20 4 Rotary ldquoChantepouletrdquo bus ndeg 10
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28 3 Drake amp Longchamp ldquoButinirdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
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33 3 Jade ldquoMocirclerdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
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regIstratIon Forms
Goto bull EBMT 2012 Registration Form bull EBMT 2012 Education Day for Nurses bull EBMT 2012 Patient amp Family Day bull Hotel Reservation Form
27
Call For abstraCts
Main Topics for Abstract Submission
Please carefullyselectthetopicunderwhichyouwishtosubmityourabstract for reviewAbstracts not submittedunder anappropriatetopicmaybeincorrectlyreviewedandrejected
Physicians
General Topics1 CellularGenetherapiesandCytokines2 StemcellresearchandExperimentalstemcelltransplantation3 StemcellmobilizationandGraftengineering
Transplant-specific topics4 Stemcellsource5 Stemcelldonor6 Acutegraft-versus-hostdisease7 Chronicgraft-versus-hostdisease8 Infectiouscomplications9 Earlycomplications10 Latecomplications11 Reduced-intensityconditioning12 MinimalresidualdiseaseToleranceChimerismandImmune
reconstitution13 Paediatricissues14 Regulatoryissues
Disease-specific topics15 Acuteleukaemia16 Aplasticanaemia17 Autoimmunediseases18 Chronicleukaemia19 HaemoglobinopathyandInbornerrorsofmetabolism20Lymphoma21 Multiplemyeloma22Myelodysplasia23Solidtumours
Nurses Group
Care-specific topics24Careofthecare-giver25Complementarytherapies26Donorissues27 Ethicalissues28Impactofnewtherapiesonpatientcare29Outpatientdevelopments30PalliativeandEndoflifecare31 PatientinformationandEducation32Protectivecare33Psycho-socialissues34Sexuality35Standardsofcare36Symptomsmanagement
37 EducationandSupportofnurses38Management39SurvivorshipandLateeffects40Qualityoflife
Data Management Group
41 DataManagement42Statistics
CME Accreditation at EBMT 2012
AsaparticipantofEBMT2012youareeligibletoreceiveContinuingMedical Education (CME) credit points from the EuropeanHematologyAssociation(EHA)
EuropeanhaematologistsarehighlymotivatedtoprovideproofthattheyareupdatingtheirknowledgeandskillsthroughparticipationinCMEactivitiesTheEuropeanHematologyAssociationCMESystemis being implementedas a service to Europeanhaematologists inresponse to this need The System facilitates identification andregistrationinCMEactivitieswhichhavebeensubmittedtoapeer-reviewaccreditationprocessandrespondtopre-establishedqualitystandards
CMEaccreditationisapermanentfeatureofEBMTannualmeetings
PhysiciansattendingEBMT2012areeligibletoreceive1EHA-CMEcreditpointforeveryhourofaccreditedscientificprogramme
EHA-CMEpointswillbeawardedforthefollowingsessionsbullEducationalsessionsbullWorkshopsessionsbullControversysessionsbullPlenarysessionsbullJointsessionsbullPresidentialsymposiumbullWorkingPartysessionsbullOralsessionsbullLunchtimemeetings
How to claim your EHA-CME points
The electronic EHA-CME system is fully automated and enablesparticipantsattheEBMT2012toclaimtheircreditsonline
You may create your account claim your credits and print yourEHA-CMEcertificateonlineatwwwehaweborg(select lsquoCMErsquo)FulldetailsonhowtocollectyourCMEpointswillbestatedintheFinalProgramme
Further information on the European Hematology Association CME system is available at cmeehaweborgandwwwehaweborg
28
regIstratIon
Registration fee
Until 12 January
2012
As from 13 January to 1March2012
As from 2 March
2012
PhysiciansMember euro300ndash euro420ndash euro480ndash
Non-Member euro450ndash euro560ndash euro650ndash
Nurses Group
Data Mgmt Group
Quality Mgmt Group
Cell Processing Technicians
Member euro200ndash euro320ndash euro380ndash
Non-Member euro300ndash euro420ndash euro480ndash
Student euro120ndash euro150ndash euro180ndash
Accompanying person
euro 25ndash euro 25ndash euro 25ndash
StudentsmustbeoneoftheauthorsofanacceptedabstractandmustprovideproofofundergraduatestudentstatusAwrittencertificationbytheheadoftheprogrammeisrequiredandmustbesenttoCongrex(Fax+41616867788)
The fee for active participants includes unlimited access to allsessionstheWelcomeReceptionaccesstotheExhibitiononecopyoftheFinalProgrammeandonecopyoftheAbstractBook
ThefeeforaccompanyingpersonsincludestheWelcomeReceptionandaccesstotheExhibition
PleasenoteAlthoughincludedintheregistrationfeesomesessionsand the Welcome Reception require separate registration (seeregistrationform)
Online Registration
ParticipantscanregisterviaInternetwwwebmtorgebmt2012PleasereadtheinstructionsontheInternetcarefullyFor online reservations payment by credit card is required Please do not use the online registration for group registrations
Registration form
ToregisterforthemeetingpleasereturntheregistrationformtotheOrganizingSecretariatinBasel
Group Registration
In order to make a group registration please request the specialgroupregistrationformfromtheOrganizingSecretariatordownloadthefile fromthewebsitewwwebmtorgebmt2012Onthis formyou can enter all participantsrsquo information together with your postal address and contact details Please note that we need thecomplete individual addresses (hospital department streetname and number postal code and city) of each participant Forfurther assistance please contact the Organizing Secretariat at ebmtcongrexcom
On-site Registration
TheregistrationdeskatthePalexpoisopenduringthefollowinghours
Saturday 31March2012 1700 ndash1900hSunday 1April2012 0800ndash1900hMonday 2April2012 0730ndash1800hTuesday 3April2012 0730ndash1800hWednesday 4April2012 0715ndash1300h
All documents including registration packets (congress walletpersonalnamebadgeabstractbookvouchers)willbehandedovertotheregisteredparticipantsOn-site registration will be accepted but receip of all congressdocumentscannotbeguaranteedPleasearriveearlyifyouwishtoregisteron-site
Payment
All fees for the congress registration and social events should bepaidinEURO(euro)totheEBMT2012OrganizingSecretariatndashclearlystatingtheparticipantlsquosnameandaddress
bull bybanktransfer(freeofcharge)to -BeneficiaryCongrexSwitzerlandLtdEBMT2012 -UBSAGBaselSwitzerland EUROAccountNo233-50301062A IBANCodeCH210023323350301062A
-BICUBSWCHZH80A -ClearingNo233
bull bycreditcard(VisaMasterCardAmericanExpress)
Responsibility
The participant acknowledges that heshe has no right to lodgedamage claims against the organizers should the holding of thecongress be hindered or prevented by unexpected political oreconomiceventsorgenerallyby forcemajeureorshould thenon-appearance of speakers or other reasons necessitate programmechangesWithregistrationtheparticipantacceptsthisproviso
By finishing the application the participant declares that heshe agrees to its personal and company data being processed byCongrexandthat thisdatamaybeusedfor informationpurposesoncongressesandevents in thefieldofhematologyorganizedbyCongrex In theopposingcase theparticipantnotifiesCongrexatthetimeofreturningthesignedapplication
Confirmation
Upon receipt of the correct registration fee each participant willreceiveaconfirmationofregistrationPleasebringthisconfirmationto the registration desk at the congress centre as proof of yourregistration
Cancellation Refund Policy
Refund of registration fees less 25 administrative charges canbeapplied for inwritinguntil1February2012 to theOrganizingSecretariat inBasel SwitzerlandAfter thisdateno refundwillbepossibleForanychangeofnamesafeeofeuro30ndashwillbecharged
29
general InFormatIon (In alphabetICal orDer)
Address before and after the EBMT 2012
OrganizingSecretariatEBMT2012 Tel +41616867711coCongrexSwitzerlandLtd Fax +41616867788POBox E-mail ebmtcongrexcom4002BaselSwitzerland wwwebmtorgebmt2012
Currency
TheofficialcurrencyistheSwissfranc(CHF)Althoughnotpartofthe EU many prices are nonetheless indicated in Euros and somemerchantsmayacceptEurosVisaMasterCardandAmericanExpressarewidelyacceptedandATMsarewidespreadBanksofferthebestexchangeratesfortravellerchequesandforeigncurrencybut it isalsopossibletoexchangemoneyatmajorhotelsmaintrainstationsandairportsBanksareopenMondaytoFriday
Exhibition
TheEBMT2012exhibitionpresentingthelatesttechnicalequipmentandpharmaceuticalproductswilltakeplaceinHall1ofthePalexpoGenevaThedetailedExhibitProspectuscanbeobtainedfromtheExhibitionDepartment(exhibitionchcongrexcom)
Final Programme
The Final Programme will be available on the Internet (wwwebmtorgebmt2012) by March 2012 Please indicate youremailaddressontheregistrationformandyouwillbeinformedassoonastheFinalProgrammeisontheInternetTheFinalProgrammebookletwillbealsodistributedatthemeetinginGeneva
Insurance
Themeetingorganizerscannotacceptliabilityforpersonalinjuriessustainedorfor lossordamageofpropertybelongingtomeetingparticipants or their accompanyingpersons eitherduring or as aresultofthemeetingPleasecheckthevalidityofyourowninsurance
Invitation Letters
IndividualsrequiringanofficialletterofinvitationinordertoattendthemeetingmaywritetotheOrganizingSecretariat(ebmtcongrexcom)Thisprocedureisdesignedtoassistparticipantstoobtainavisaorpermissiontoattendthemeetinganddoesnotapplytoregistrationfeesorotherexpenses
Please note that invitation letters can only be sent if the registration and payment has been received by the Organizing Secretariat
Italian Agency
ItalianparticipantsrequiringspecificauthorizationfromtheItalianHealthMinistryareadvisedtocontact
AIMEDUCATIONndashAIMGroup Tel +3902566011MsCristinaGhidoli Fax +390270048585ViaGiuseppeRipamonti129 E-mail cghidoniaimgroupeu20141MilanItaly wwwaimgroupeu
Language
TheofficialcongresslanguageisEnglishSimultaneous translation (English French German) will beprovidedforthePatientampFamilyDay
Lunches
FromMondaytillWednesdaylunchwillbeofferedintheexhibitionareaofthecongressvenue
Registration
Fordetailedinformationpleaserefertopage28
Speakersrsquo Service Centre (SSC)
TherewillbeacentrallylocatedSpeakersrsquoServiceCentreconnectedtoalllectureroomsAllspeakersarerequestedtohandintheirPowerPointpresentationspriortotheirlectureattheSSC
Tipping
Servicechargesaregenerally includedhowever it iscustomarytorounduptheamountwhenpayinginrestaurantsandtaxis
Transportation in Geneva
Geneva iswell catered towithbuses tramsand ferriesaswellasregulartrainconnectionstothetrainstationsldquoCornavinrdquointhecitycentreandldquoAeacuteroportrdquoattheairportPleaserefertoldquoTravellingtothePalexpordquo(page34)formoredetails
Venue
TheEBMT2012meetingwilltakeplaceatthePalexpoGenevawhichis conveniently located inwalkingdistance to theGenevaAirportandonly15minutesawayfromdowntownGeneva
Palexpo Exhibition amp Conference Center1218Grand-SaconnexGenevaSwitzerlandwwwgeneva-palexpoch
Visa Requirements
In order to visit Switzerland you may need to apply for an entryvisa Please check the currentVISA requirementswith thenearestSwissConsulateorEmbassy inyourcountrybeforeyourdeparturetoGenevaPleasealsobewellawareofthetimeforprocessingtheapplicationstoensureyouapplyintimeforyourvisit
World Wide Web
Please visit the EBMT 2012 website wwwebmtorgebmt2012 for regularly updated news and information Abstract submissionregistration compilation of your personal congress programme aswellas reservationofaccommodationand tours canbemadeviathislink
30
CIty oF geneva
Geneva
EmbeddedbetweentheAlpsandtheJurahillstheFrench-speaking
cityofGenevaliesinthebaywheretheRhoneleavesLakeGeneva
WithitshumanitariantraditionandcosmopolitanflairtheEuropean
seatoftheUNOandheadquartersoftheRedCrossisknownasthe
ldquocapitalofpeacerdquo
The symbol of the city is the ldquoJet drsquoeaurdquo ndash a fountain with a
140-metre-highwater jetattheperipheryofLakeGenevaTheold
towntheheartofGenevawiththeshoppingandbusinessquarter
issituatedontheleftbankoftheriverThereyoucanfindStPeterrsquos
CathedralaswellasthePlaceduBourg-de-Fourwhichistheoldest
squareinthecityQuayslakesidepromenadescountlessparkslively
sidestreetsintheoldtownandelegantshopsinvitegueststostroll
Besides being a congress city Geneva is also a centre for culture
andhistoryfortradefairsandexhibitionsThelaquoHorlogeFleuriraquothe
largeflowerclockintheldquoJardinAnglaisrdquo(EnglishGarden)isaworld-
renownedsymboloftheGenevawatchindustry
CulturallythismostwesterncityofSwitzerlandhasmuchtooffer
InternationalartistsperformintheGrandTheacuteacirctreandGenevaOpera
HouseGenevaalsoofferswiderangeofmuseumssuchastheldquoMuseacutee
internationaldelrsquohorlogerierdquoawatchmuseumwithacollectionof
jewellerywatchesandmusicalclocksandtheInternationalMuseum
oftheRedCrossandRedCrescentwhichprovidesaninsightintothe
workofthesehumanitarianorganizations
Climate
Genevaissituatedatahighaltitudewhichtogetherwiththelake
temperstheprevailingcontinentalclimateSummersarepleasantly
warmtohotandwintersrelativelymildwithtemperatureshovering
just above or below freezing In spring the temperatures range
fromapprox5degCto20degCthereforeawarmcoatespeciallyforthe
eveningsisrecommended
Shopping in Geneva GenevarsquosexclusiveshopsarelocatedontheRuesBassesndashthechicRueduRhocircneRuede laConfeacutedeacuterationRueduMarcheacuteandRuedelaCroix-drsquoOrWatchandjewelleryshopslinethesestreetsquiteliterallywithgoldAsanalternativeexcellentSwisschocolateissoldat the Du Rhocircne Rue de la Confeacutedeacuteration 3 and at the MartelRuedelaCroix-drsquoOr4MeanwhileforastrollaroundtheantiquesquarterandartgalleriesavisittotheOldTownandtheSt-GervaisandPacircquisdistrictsisamustGenevahasmanyoutdoormarkets forexample theflowermarketon the PlaceduMolard and the clothes andbookmarket on thePlace de la Madeleine which are open daily Flea markets areheld on Wednesdays and Saturdays at the Plaine de Plainpalais(0800ndash1800)OnTuesdayandFridaymorningsthesamespotisusedforacolourfulfruitandvegetablemarket(0800ndash1300)OnThursday regionalhandicraftsare soldat thePlacede laFusterie(0800ndash1900)The main department stores in Geneva are Bon Geacutenie Rue duMarcheacute34GlobusRueduRhocircne48andManorRueCornavin6Generalopeninghours for shops inGenevaareMonday toFriday0830ndash1900(Thursdayuntil2100)andSaturday0800ndash1800
Restaurants GenevaoffersafantasticselectionoftraditionalandlocalfareaswellasexcellentinternationalandethniccuisineLocal Geneva specialities include fresh fish from the lake and avarietyofporkdishes includingpetit saleacute (saltpork)and longeole (pork sausage) Traditional Swiss restaurants can also be foundthroughoutthecityA large variety of international restaurants offering moderntraditional ethnic or fusion menus can also be found in GenevaTherearegoodFrenchrestaurants inthehotelsonQuaiDuMontBlancandCheminduPetitSaconnexandonRuedeLausanneTheBoulevardHelvetiqueisagoodplacetofindgreatcafeacutesManyGenevarestaurantscloseonweekendsandespeciallySundayssocallaheadtoenquirereservationsarerecommended
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Official travel agency
Congrex Travel AGPOBox4002BaselSwitzerland
Hotel accommodationHotel rooms in various price categories in the city of Geneva have beenreserved
Tel +41616909411Fax +41616909414E-mailebmthotelcongrexcom
Online bookings
Participants can book their hotel room via internet wwwcongrexchebmt2012Fullprepaymentbycreditcard(VisaMastercardorAmericanExpress)ismandatoryifyouregisteron-lineEachparticipantwillreceiveaconfirmationAfter12 January 2012hotelaccommodationissubjecttoavailability
Hotel reservation form
If you have no access to the Internet please send the Hotel Reservation Form as soon as possible but latest by 12 January 2012toCongrexTravelAGAftertheabovementioneddeadlinerequestswillbeacceptedbuthotelaccommodationissubjecttoavailabilityandcannotbeguaranteedAfterthisdeadlinealatereservationfeeof euro30ndashwillbechargedAdditionallytheformoffersyouthechoicetomakeeitheradepositpaymentwithrestpaymentbyinvoicetoCongrexTravelAGbefore thecongressoradepositpaymentwithrestpaymentdirectlyupondepartureatthehotelagainstcreditcardguarantee
Payment policy
To guarantee your reservation a deposit of EUR 200ndashisrequiredUpon receipt of the hotel reservation form each participant willreceiveafinalconfirmationwithaninvoiceHotelrequestswithoutpaymentcannotbeacceptedAllrequestswillbehandledonaldquofirstcome-firstservedbasisrdquo
CancellationRefund Policy
If your reservation is cancelled before 12 January 2012 theprepaymentordepositwillberefundedlesseuro60ndashhandlingfeeIfyourreservationiscancelledafter 12 January 2012norefundscanbemadeAnychangeof reservationwillbesubject toahandlingfee of euro30ndashChangesorcancellationshavetobemadeinwritingto Congrex Travel AG If you arrive later or leave earlier than theoriginallybookeddatesthehotelmightchargeno-showcosts
Hotel desk
CongrexTravelAGwillbepresentwithadeskintheregistrationareaduringthemeeting
Flight Bookings and Official AirlineTheEBMThasdesignatedevent-travel specialistCongrexTravel toserveastheofficialagentfortravel
Tel +41615607560Fax +41616909214E-mailebmtflightscongrexcom
OpeninghoursMondayndashFriday0800ndash1730
SpecialfaresareavailableforflightstoGenevaandorZurichandbackbetween24Marchand11April2012
Hotel Accommodation and Travel BookingsSAVE UP TO 20 ON TRAVEL WITH THE STAR ALLIANCEtrade NETWORK
TheStarAlliancememberairlinesarepleasedtobeappointedastheOfficialAirlineNetworkfortheEBMT2012
To obtain the Star Alliance Conventions Plus discounts and forbookingofficeinformationpleasevisitwwwstaralliancecomconventionsplusand
bull ChooseldquoFordelegatesrdquobull UnderldquoDelegatesloginrdquoenterconventionscodeLX03S12bull Chooseoneoftheparticipatingairlineslistedbull Call the respective reservation contact listed and quote the
conventionscodeLX03S12whenbookingtheticket
Registeredparticipantsplusoneaccompanyingpersontravellingtotheeventcanqualifyforadiscountofupto20dependingonfareandclassoftravelbooked
TheparticipatingairlinesforthiseventareAdriaAirwaysAegeanAirlines Air Canada Air China ANA Asiana Airlines AustrianAirlinesBlue1bmiBrusselsAirlinesContinentalAirlinesCroatiaAirlines EgyptAir LOT Polish Airlines Lufthansa ScandinavianAirlines SingaporeAirlines SouthAfricanAirways Spanair SWISSInternational Air Lines TAM Airlines TAP Portugal THAI TurkishAirlinesUnitedUSAirways
Discounts are offered on most published business and economy class faresexcludingwebsiteinternetfaresseniorandyouthfaresgroupfaresandRoundtheWorldfares
Pleasenote For travel fromJapanandNewZealand special faresordiscountsareofferedby theparticipatingairlineson theirownnetwork
Whenmakingyourtravelplanspleasepresentconfirmationofyourregistrationorproofofattendance
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Itrsquos easy to save money on your flights if you fly the Star Alliancetradenetwork Simply quote the event code LH08S10 when you make your booking with any Star Alliance member airline and yoursquoll automatically get a discount of up to 20
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Information correct as at 062009
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soCIal events
Welcome Reception
Sunday 1 April 2012 2015
AftertheOpeningSessionparticipantsaccompanyingpersonsandexhibitorsareinvitedtoattendtheWelcomeReceptionwhichwilltakeplaceinthefoyersofthePalexpo
Freeadmission
Please register online or by completing the registration form if you wish to participate at the Welcome Reception (even though it is free of charge)
EBMT Party
Tuesday 3 April 2012
TheEBMTPartywillbeheldatUptownGenevaUptownGenevaisamoderncomplexandculturaleventcentrelocatedbehindthemaintrainstationinthecitycentreofGeneva
The perfect location to meet gather and dance with your EBMTcolleaguesandfriendsafterabusycongressdayUnderthethemeldquotraditional Switzerland and its modern twistrdquo you will have thepleasure to flavour different kinds of the traditional swiss cuisineandmusicinvariousrooms
Whetheryouwanttoenjoyaglassofwineinaquietandrelaxedatmosphereorifyouprefertodancethenightawayyoudefinitelyshouldnotmissthisevening
euro 9000 per person (Physicians)euro 6500 per person (Nurses Quality Managers Data Managers
Cell Processing Technicians)
copyComugneroSilvanafotoliade
copyBergfeefotoliade copyMirkoMeierfotoliade
Your conference in good handsConference management services tailored to your goals
33
DaIly tours
Geneva City tour and Boat Cruise
Sunday1April20121340ndash1700Tuesday3April20121340ndash1700
EUR 6000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
The city tour of Geneva will show you the International part of Geneva such as the worldrsquos peacemaking organizations followedbya tourof themain touristattractions like theFlowerclockandmanymore Thenget a taste ofGenevarsquos historywith your guideonawalkingtourThetourcontinuesonthelakewithaonehourboatcruisewhichwillmakeyoudiscoverthemajorattractionsofthelakeofGenevatheWaterFountaintheUNBuildingtheCastleofBellerivetheMermaidandmanymoreinterestingsites
Meeting pointGenevaPalexpo1330 in front of the main entrance
byBengoVISTAch
Montreux with Castle Chillon
Monday2April20120900ndash1400
EUR 8000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
AfteraridethroughtheVaudcountrysidepassingthefamoustownsofVevey andMontreuxwewill arrive at theChateaudeChillonHereaguidedtourwillshowyouaroundthecastleAfterthetouryouwillboardasteamerthatwilltakeyouonabeautifultripwithlovelyviewsofthelandscapeandeventuallytakeyoutoMontreuxwhereyouwillhavetimetowanderthestreets
Meeting point GenevaPalexpo0845 in front of the main entrance
byMarekBLASZCZYK-Panoramio
Museum Tour
Monday2April20121400ndash1700
Euro 6500 per person (includingpickupandreturntoGenevaPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
by galynaforever
Consistingof fourdifferent sites theMuseacuteesdrsquoArt etdrsquoHistoire isoneof the largestmuseumgroups in SwitzerlandOver anumberofyearstheMuseacuteeshaveputtogetherimpressivecollectionsinthefieldsofarchaeologyfineartsandappliedartsandbearwitnesstothehistoryofcivilisationsfromprehistorictomoderntimesDuring the one hour tour of the Palais des Nations you will seeseveraldifferentroomsYouwillhearaboutcurrentactivitiesoftheUnitedNationsandaboutthehistoryofthePalaisdesNations
Meeting point GenevaPalexpo1345 in front of the main entrance
Day trip Gruyegravere Golden
Tuesday3April20120900ndash1700
Euro 10000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach 3courselunchmenuallentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
byLairJeanClaud
ThereisnobettertemptationthanchocolatesmellTakeajourneythroughchocolatetraditionatatastingofthemostfamousofSwissdelicaciesAdmirebreathtakinglandscapesofGruyegraveresonthewayto the cheese factory where you will receive an interesting insight on authenticAlpinecheesemaking
Meeting pointGenevaPalexpo0845 in front of the main entrance
Note for all tours Tours are based on a minimum of 25 participants If a tour does not take place due to insufficient numbers the ticket will be reimbursed in full Otherwise please note that tickets for excursions are non-refundable An English-speaking guide will conduct all toursOn-site requests for tours are welcome but cannot be guaranteed
34
travellIng to the palexpo
ThePalexpoislocatedneartheairportofGenevaeasilyaccessiblefromthecitycentrebypublictransport(busNodeg5stopldquoPalexpordquo)andbycarfromthemotorway
Arriving by Plane
Geneva Palexpo Exhibition and Conference Centre is located500meters from theGeneva InternationalAirport For thosewhowishtowalkitisapproximatelya15minutewalkfromtheairporttoPalexpofollowthesignsYoucanalsotakeNdeg5busfromtheairportldquoAeacuteroportrdquotoPalexpo(2stops)TraveltimebytaxifromtheAirporttothePalexpoisapprox5minutesCostapproximatelyCHF1500
Arriving by Train
TherearetwotrainstationsinGenevaThemainstationinthecity(GareCornavin)andtheairporttrainstation(GareAeacuteroport)
Fromthemainstationinthecityyoucantakeeitherbusnodeg5tothePalexpowhichtakesapprox15minutesAnotheroptionistotakeatraintotheairporttrainstationfromwhereitisa15minuteswalktothePalexpo
Arriving by Car
ToreachthePalexpotakethemotorwayandfollowthesignstotheairport(Aeacuteroport)orPalexpoParkingpossibilitiesavailabledirectlyatthePalexpo
Bus
EfficientgroundtransfersareavailablefromGenevaPalexpotothecitycentreandthemaintrainstationNdeg5bus(HocircpitalndashPalexpondash Aeacuteroport) links Geneva Palexpo with the City Centre in only15minutesand runs frequently fromearlymorning to late in theevening
Taxis
Taxis in Geneva can be ordered by phone hailed in the street orfoundatabout60authorisedtaxiranksintownairportandmainstation
FaresbetweenairportandcityrangefromaboutCHF3000toCHF3500anddependontrafficconditionstimeofdayandnumberofpassengers Presently the farewithinGeneva includingairport istheamountshownonthetaximeter
Public Transportation Geneva
GenevaiswellcateredtowithbusestramsandferriesThebusandtramservicesinGenevaarerunbytheTPG(TransportsPublicsGenevois)wwwtpgch
Busesand trams run from0600ndash2400dependingon the serviceEachbusandtramstophastimetablesandmapscoveringtheentireGenevanetwork
ThetramwayisunderconstantexpansionoftenresultinginroadworksTheTPGwebsitewwwtpgchisprovidinginformationontheirservicestimetablesmapsinformationonroadworksandgeneralinformation
On Friday and Saturday nights the TPG runs a night bus serviceNoctambus which runs from 000 ndash 0400 (although times can beinfrequentandirregular)
How to purchase a ticket
Allvisitorsstayingatahotel inGenevacanbenefitfromtheGenevaTransport Card with no additional cost This personal and non-transferablepassisestablisheduponthevisitorrsquoscheck-inatthehotelenabling itsholderuseof theentirepublic transportationnetwork inGenevawithout restriction (bus trainandboat)withvalidity for theentiredurationofhisherstayincludingthedepartureday
IfarrivingattheairportyoucanpickupafreeticketforpublictransportfromthemachineinthebaggagecollectionareaattheArrivallevelThisUniresoticketofferedbyGenevaInternationalAirportallowsyoutousepublictransportinGenevafreeforaperiodof80minutes
Regularticketscanalsobepurchasedfromthemachineslocatedatbusstops(CHForEurochangerequired)andattheSwissrailwaystation
35
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6 5 Swissocirctel ldquoPlace du Portrdquo bus ndeg 6 ndeg 8 ndeg 9 or ndeg 27
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9 4 Bristol ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
10 4 Cornavin ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
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16 4 Nash-Ville ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
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20 4 Rotary ldquoChantepouletrdquo bus ndeg 10
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24 3 Astoria ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
25 3 Bernina ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
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27 3 Cristal ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
28 3 Drake amp Longchamp ldquoButinirdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
29 3 Edelweiss ldquoNavigationrdquo bus ndeg 1
30 3 Eden ldquoSismondirdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
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33 3 Jade ldquoMocirclerdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
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42 3 Suisse ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
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regIstratIon Forms
Goto bull EBMT 2012 Registration Form bull EBMT 2012 Education Day for Nurses bull EBMT 2012 Patient amp Family Day bull Hotel Reservation Form
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regIstratIon
Registration fee
Until 12 January
2012
As from 13 January to 1March2012
As from 2 March
2012
PhysiciansMember euro300ndash euro420ndash euro480ndash
Non-Member euro450ndash euro560ndash euro650ndash
Nurses Group
Data Mgmt Group
Quality Mgmt Group
Cell Processing Technicians
Member euro200ndash euro320ndash euro380ndash
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Student euro120ndash euro150ndash euro180ndash
Accompanying person
euro 25ndash euro 25ndash euro 25ndash
StudentsmustbeoneoftheauthorsofanacceptedabstractandmustprovideproofofundergraduatestudentstatusAwrittencertificationbytheheadoftheprogrammeisrequiredandmustbesenttoCongrex(Fax+41616867788)
The fee for active participants includes unlimited access to allsessionstheWelcomeReceptionaccesstotheExhibitiononecopyoftheFinalProgrammeandonecopyoftheAbstractBook
ThefeeforaccompanyingpersonsincludestheWelcomeReceptionandaccesstotheExhibition
PleasenoteAlthoughincludedintheregistrationfeesomesessionsand the Welcome Reception require separate registration (seeregistrationform)
Online Registration
ParticipantscanregisterviaInternetwwwebmtorgebmt2012PleasereadtheinstructionsontheInternetcarefullyFor online reservations payment by credit card is required Please do not use the online registration for group registrations
Registration form
ToregisterforthemeetingpleasereturntheregistrationformtotheOrganizingSecretariatinBasel
Group Registration
In order to make a group registration please request the specialgroupregistrationformfromtheOrganizingSecretariatordownloadthefile fromthewebsitewwwebmtorgebmt2012Onthis formyou can enter all participantsrsquo information together with your postal address and contact details Please note that we need thecomplete individual addresses (hospital department streetname and number postal code and city) of each participant Forfurther assistance please contact the Organizing Secretariat at ebmtcongrexcom
On-site Registration
TheregistrationdeskatthePalexpoisopenduringthefollowinghours
Saturday 31March2012 1700 ndash1900hSunday 1April2012 0800ndash1900hMonday 2April2012 0730ndash1800hTuesday 3April2012 0730ndash1800hWednesday 4April2012 0715ndash1300h
All documents including registration packets (congress walletpersonalnamebadgeabstractbookvouchers)willbehandedovertotheregisteredparticipantsOn-site registration will be accepted but receip of all congressdocumentscannotbeguaranteedPleasearriveearlyifyouwishtoregisteron-site
Payment
All fees for the congress registration and social events should bepaidinEURO(euro)totheEBMT2012OrganizingSecretariatndashclearlystatingtheparticipantlsquosnameandaddress
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Responsibility
The participant acknowledges that heshe has no right to lodgedamage claims against the organizers should the holding of thecongress be hindered or prevented by unexpected political oreconomiceventsorgenerallyby forcemajeureorshould thenon-appearance of speakers or other reasons necessitate programmechangesWithregistrationtheparticipantacceptsthisproviso
By finishing the application the participant declares that heshe agrees to its personal and company data being processed byCongrexandthat thisdatamaybeusedfor informationpurposesoncongressesandevents in thefieldofhematologyorganizedbyCongrex In theopposingcase theparticipantnotifiesCongrexatthetimeofreturningthesignedapplication
Confirmation
Upon receipt of the correct registration fee each participant willreceiveaconfirmationofregistrationPleasebringthisconfirmationto the registration desk at the congress centre as proof of yourregistration
Cancellation Refund Policy
Refund of registration fees less 25 administrative charges canbeapplied for inwritinguntil1February2012 to theOrganizingSecretariat inBasel SwitzerlandAfter thisdateno refundwillbepossibleForanychangeofnamesafeeofeuro30ndashwillbecharged
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general InFormatIon (In alphabetICal orDer)
Address before and after the EBMT 2012
OrganizingSecretariatEBMT2012 Tel +41616867711coCongrexSwitzerlandLtd Fax +41616867788POBox E-mail ebmtcongrexcom4002BaselSwitzerland wwwebmtorgebmt2012
Currency
TheofficialcurrencyistheSwissfranc(CHF)Althoughnotpartofthe EU many prices are nonetheless indicated in Euros and somemerchantsmayacceptEurosVisaMasterCardandAmericanExpressarewidelyacceptedandATMsarewidespreadBanksofferthebestexchangeratesfortravellerchequesandforeigncurrencybut it isalsopossibletoexchangemoneyatmajorhotelsmaintrainstationsandairportsBanksareopenMondaytoFriday
Exhibition
TheEBMT2012exhibitionpresentingthelatesttechnicalequipmentandpharmaceuticalproductswilltakeplaceinHall1ofthePalexpoGenevaThedetailedExhibitProspectuscanbeobtainedfromtheExhibitionDepartment(exhibitionchcongrexcom)
Final Programme
The Final Programme will be available on the Internet (wwwebmtorgebmt2012) by March 2012 Please indicate youremailaddressontheregistrationformandyouwillbeinformedassoonastheFinalProgrammeisontheInternetTheFinalProgrammebookletwillbealsodistributedatthemeetinginGeneva
Insurance
Themeetingorganizerscannotacceptliabilityforpersonalinjuriessustainedorfor lossordamageofpropertybelongingtomeetingparticipants or their accompanyingpersons eitherduring or as aresultofthemeetingPleasecheckthevalidityofyourowninsurance
Invitation Letters
IndividualsrequiringanofficialletterofinvitationinordertoattendthemeetingmaywritetotheOrganizingSecretariat(ebmtcongrexcom)Thisprocedureisdesignedtoassistparticipantstoobtainavisaorpermissiontoattendthemeetinganddoesnotapplytoregistrationfeesorotherexpenses
Please note that invitation letters can only be sent if the registration and payment has been received by the Organizing Secretariat
Italian Agency
ItalianparticipantsrequiringspecificauthorizationfromtheItalianHealthMinistryareadvisedtocontact
AIMEDUCATIONndashAIMGroup Tel +3902566011MsCristinaGhidoli Fax +390270048585ViaGiuseppeRipamonti129 E-mail cghidoniaimgroupeu20141MilanItaly wwwaimgroupeu
Language
TheofficialcongresslanguageisEnglishSimultaneous translation (English French German) will beprovidedforthePatientampFamilyDay
Lunches
FromMondaytillWednesdaylunchwillbeofferedintheexhibitionareaofthecongressvenue
Registration
Fordetailedinformationpleaserefertopage28
Speakersrsquo Service Centre (SSC)
TherewillbeacentrallylocatedSpeakersrsquoServiceCentreconnectedtoalllectureroomsAllspeakersarerequestedtohandintheirPowerPointpresentationspriortotheirlectureattheSSC
Tipping
Servicechargesaregenerally includedhowever it iscustomarytorounduptheamountwhenpayinginrestaurantsandtaxis
Transportation in Geneva
Geneva iswell catered towithbuses tramsand ferriesaswellasregulartrainconnectionstothetrainstationsldquoCornavinrdquointhecitycentreandldquoAeacuteroportrdquoattheairportPleaserefertoldquoTravellingtothePalexpordquo(page34)formoredetails
Venue
TheEBMT2012meetingwilltakeplaceatthePalexpoGenevawhichis conveniently located inwalkingdistance to theGenevaAirportandonly15minutesawayfromdowntownGeneva
Palexpo Exhibition amp Conference Center1218Grand-SaconnexGenevaSwitzerlandwwwgeneva-palexpoch
Visa Requirements
In order to visit Switzerland you may need to apply for an entryvisa Please check the currentVISA requirementswith thenearestSwissConsulateorEmbassy inyourcountrybeforeyourdeparturetoGenevaPleasealsobewellawareofthetimeforprocessingtheapplicationstoensureyouapplyintimeforyourvisit
World Wide Web
Please visit the EBMT 2012 website wwwebmtorgebmt2012 for regularly updated news and information Abstract submissionregistration compilation of your personal congress programme aswellas reservationofaccommodationand tours canbemadeviathislink
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CIty oF geneva
Geneva
EmbeddedbetweentheAlpsandtheJurahillstheFrench-speaking
cityofGenevaliesinthebaywheretheRhoneleavesLakeGeneva
WithitshumanitariantraditionandcosmopolitanflairtheEuropean
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The symbol of the city is the ldquoJet drsquoeaurdquo ndash a fountain with a
140-metre-highwater jetattheperipheryofLakeGenevaTheold
towntheheartofGenevawiththeshoppingandbusinessquarter
issituatedontheleftbankoftheriverThereyoucanfindStPeterrsquos
CathedralaswellasthePlaceduBourg-de-Fourwhichistheoldest
squareinthecityQuayslakesidepromenadescountlessparkslively
sidestreetsintheoldtownandelegantshopsinvitegueststostroll
Besides being a congress city Geneva is also a centre for culture
andhistoryfortradefairsandexhibitionsThelaquoHorlogeFleuriraquothe
largeflowerclockintheldquoJardinAnglaisrdquo(EnglishGarden)isaworld-
renownedsymboloftheGenevawatchindustry
CulturallythismostwesterncityofSwitzerlandhasmuchtooffer
InternationalartistsperformintheGrandTheacuteacirctreandGenevaOpera
HouseGenevaalsoofferswiderangeofmuseumssuchastheldquoMuseacutee
internationaldelrsquohorlogerierdquoawatchmuseumwithacollectionof
jewellerywatchesandmusicalclocksandtheInternationalMuseum
oftheRedCrossandRedCrescentwhichprovidesaninsightintothe
workofthesehumanitarianorganizations
Climate
Genevaissituatedatahighaltitudewhichtogetherwiththelake
temperstheprevailingcontinentalclimateSummersarepleasantly
warmtohotandwintersrelativelymildwithtemperatureshovering
just above or below freezing In spring the temperatures range
fromapprox5degCto20degCthereforeawarmcoatespeciallyforthe
eveningsisrecommended
Shopping in Geneva GenevarsquosexclusiveshopsarelocatedontheRuesBassesndashthechicRueduRhocircneRuede laConfeacutedeacuterationRueduMarcheacuteandRuedelaCroix-drsquoOrWatchandjewelleryshopslinethesestreetsquiteliterallywithgoldAsanalternativeexcellentSwisschocolateissoldat the Du Rhocircne Rue de la Confeacutedeacuteration 3 and at the MartelRuedelaCroix-drsquoOr4MeanwhileforastrollaroundtheantiquesquarterandartgalleriesavisittotheOldTownandtheSt-GervaisandPacircquisdistrictsisamustGenevahasmanyoutdoormarkets forexample theflowermarketon the PlaceduMolard and the clothes andbookmarket on thePlace de la Madeleine which are open daily Flea markets areheld on Wednesdays and Saturdays at the Plaine de Plainpalais(0800ndash1800)OnTuesdayandFridaymorningsthesamespotisusedforacolourfulfruitandvegetablemarket(0800ndash1300)OnThursday regionalhandicraftsare soldat thePlacede laFusterie(0800ndash1900)The main department stores in Geneva are Bon Geacutenie Rue duMarcheacute34GlobusRueduRhocircne48andManorRueCornavin6Generalopeninghours for shops inGenevaareMonday toFriday0830ndash1900(Thursdayuntil2100)andSaturday0800ndash1800
Restaurants GenevaoffersafantasticselectionoftraditionalandlocalfareaswellasexcellentinternationalandethniccuisineLocal Geneva specialities include fresh fish from the lake and avarietyofporkdishes includingpetit saleacute (saltpork)and longeole (pork sausage) Traditional Swiss restaurants can also be foundthroughoutthecityA large variety of international restaurants offering moderntraditional ethnic or fusion menus can also be found in GenevaTherearegoodFrenchrestaurants inthehotelsonQuaiDuMontBlancandCheminduPetitSaconnexandonRuedeLausanneTheBoulevardHelvetiqueisagoodplacetofindgreatcafeacutesManyGenevarestaurantscloseonweekendsandespeciallySundayssocallaheadtoenquirereservationsarerecommended
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Official travel agency
Congrex Travel AGPOBox4002BaselSwitzerland
Hotel accommodationHotel rooms in various price categories in the city of Geneva have beenreserved
Tel +41616909411Fax +41616909414E-mailebmthotelcongrexcom
Online bookings
Participants can book their hotel room via internet wwwcongrexchebmt2012Fullprepaymentbycreditcard(VisaMastercardorAmericanExpress)ismandatoryifyouregisteron-lineEachparticipantwillreceiveaconfirmationAfter12 January 2012hotelaccommodationissubjecttoavailability
Hotel reservation form
If you have no access to the Internet please send the Hotel Reservation Form as soon as possible but latest by 12 January 2012toCongrexTravelAGAftertheabovementioneddeadlinerequestswillbeacceptedbuthotelaccommodationissubjecttoavailabilityandcannotbeguaranteedAfterthisdeadlinealatereservationfeeof euro30ndashwillbechargedAdditionallytheformoffersyouthechoicetomakeeitheradepositpaymentwithrestpaymentbyinvoicetoCongrexTravelAGbefore thecongressoradepositpaymentwithrestpaymentdirectlyupondepartureatthehotelagainstcreditcardguarantee
Payment policy
To guarantee your reservation a deposit of EUR 200ndashisrequiredUpon receipt of the hotel reservation form each participant willreceiveafinalconfirmationwithaninvoiceHotelrequestswithoutpaymentcannotbeacceptedAllrequestswillbehandledonaldquofirstcome-firstservedbasisrdquo
CancellationRefund Policy
If your reservation is cancelled before 12 January 2012 theprepaymentordepositwillberefundedlesseuro60ndashhandlingfeeIfyourreservationiscancelledafter 12 January 2012norefundscanbemadeAnychangeof reservationwillbesubject toahandlingfee of euro30ndashChangesorcancellationshavetobemadeinwritingto Congrex Travel AG If you arrive later or leave earlier than theoriginallybookeddatesthehotelmightchargeno-showcosts
Hotel desk
CongrexTravelAGwillbepresentwithadeskintheregistrationareaduringthemeeting
Flight Bookings and Official AirlineTheEBMThasdesignatedevent-travel specialistCongrexTravel toserveastheofficialagentfortravel
Tel +41615607560Fax +41616909214E-mailebmtflightscongrexcom
OpeninghoursMondayndashFriday0800ndash1730
SpecialfaresareavailableforflightstoGenevaandorZurichandbackbetween24Marchand11April2012
Hotel Accommodation and Travel BookingsSAVE UP TO 20 ON TRAVEL WITH THE STAR ALLIANCEtrade NETWORK
TheStarAlliancememberairlinesarepleasedtobeappointedastheOfficialAirlineNetworkfortheEBMT2012
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TheparticipatingairlinesforthiseventareAdriaAirwaysAegeanAirlines Air Canada Air China ANA Asiana Airlines AustrianAirlinesBlue1bmiBrusselsAirlinesContinentalAirlinesCroatiaAirlines EgyptAir LOT Polish Airlines Lufthansa ScandinavianAirlines SingaporeAirlines SouthAfricanAirways Spanair SWISSInternational Air Lines TAM Airlines TAP Portugal THAI TurkishAirlinesUnitedUSAirways
Discounts are offered on most published business and economy class faresexcludingwebsiteinternetfaresseniorandyouthfaresgroupfaresandRoundtheWorldfares
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soCIal events
Welcome Reception
Sunday 1 April 2012 2015
AftertheOpeningSessionparticipantsaccompanyingpersonsandexhibitorsareinvitedtoattendtheWelcomeReceptionwhichwilltakeplaceinthefoyersofthePalexpo
Freeadmission
Please register online or by completing the registration form if you wish to participate at the Welcome Reception (even though it is free of charge)
EBMT Party
Tuesday 3 April 2012
TheEBMTPartywillbeheldatUptownGenevaUptownGenevaisamoderncomplexandculturaleventcentrelocatedbehindthemaintrainstationinthecitycentreofGeneva
The perfect location to meet gather and dance with your EBMTcolleaguesandfriendsafterabusycongressdayUnderthethemeldquotraditional Switzerland and its modern twistrdquo you will have thepleasure to flavour different kinds of the traditional swiss cuisineandmusicinvariousrooms
Whetheryouwanttoenjoyaglassofwineinaquietandrelaxedatmosphereorifyouprefertodancethenightawayyoudefinitelyshouldnotmissthisevening
euro 9000 per person (Physicians)euro 6500 per person (Nurses Quality Managers Data Managers
Cell Processing Technicians)
copyComugneroSilvanafotoliade
copyBergfeefotoliade copyMirkoMeierfotoliade
Your conference in good handsConference management services tailored to your goals
33
DaIly tours
Geneva City tour and Boat Cruise
Sunday1April20121340ndash1700Tuesday3April20121340ndash1700
EUR 6000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
The city tour of Geneva will show you the International part of Geneva such as the worldrsquos peacemaking organizations followedbya tourof themain touristattractions like theFlowerclockandmanymore Thenget a taste ofGenevarsquos historywith your guideonawalkingtourThetourcontinuesonthelakewithaonehourboatcruisewhichwillmakeyoudiscoverthemajorattractionsofthelakeofGenevatheWaterFountaintheUNBuildingtheCastleofBellerivetheMermaidandmanymoreinterestingsites
Meeting pointGenevaPalexpo1330 in front of the main entrance
byBengoVISTAch
Montreux with Castle Chillon
Monday2April20120900ndash1400
EUR 8000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
AfteraridethroughtheVaudcountrysidepassingthefamoustownsofVevey andMontreuxwewill arrive at theChateaudeChillonHereaguidedtourwillshowyouaroundthecastleAfterthetouryouwillboardasteamerthatwilltakeyouonabeautifultripwithlovelyviewsofthelandscapeandeventuallytakeyoutoMontreuxwhereyouwillhavetimetowanderthestreets
Meeting point GenevaPalexpo0845 in front of the main entrance
byMarekBLASZCZYK-Panoramio
Museum Tour
Monday2April20121400ndash1700
Euro 6500 per person (includingpickupandreturntoGenevaPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
by galynaforever
Consistingof fourdifferent sites theMuseacuteesdrsquoArt etdrsquoHistoire isoneof the largestmuseumgroups in SwitzerlandOver anumberofyearstheMuseacuteeshaveputtogetherimpressivecollectionsinthefieldsofarchaeologyfineartsandappliedartsandbearwitnesstothehistoryofcivilisationsfromprehistorictomoderntimesDuring the one hour tour of the Palais des Nations you will seeseveraldifferentroomsYouwillhearaboutcurrentactivitiesoftheUnitedNationsandaboutthehistoryofthePalaisdesNations
Meeting point GenevaPalexpo1345 in front of the main entrance
Day trip Gruyegravere Golden
Tuesday3April20120900ndash1700
Euro 10000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach 3courselunchmenuallentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
byLairJeanClaud
ThereisnobettertemptationthanchocolatesmellTakeajourneythroughchocolatetraditionatatastingofthemostfamousofSwissdelicaciesAdmirebreathtakinglandscapesofGruyegraveresonthewayto the cheese factory where you will receive an interesting insight on authenticAlpinecheesemaking
Meeting pointGenevaPalexpo0845 in front of the main entrance
Note for all tours Tours are based on a minimum of 25 participants If a tour does not take place due to insufficient numbers the ticket will be reimbursed in full Otherwise please note that tickets for excursions are non-refundable An English-speaking guide will conduct all toursOn-site requests for tours are welcome but cannot be guaranteed
34
travellIng to the palexpo
ThePalexpoislocatedneartheairportofGenevaeasilyaccessiblefromthecitycentrebypublictransport(busNodeg5stopldquoPalexpordquo)andbycarfromthemotorway
Arriving by Plane
Geneva Palexpo Exhibition and Conference Centre is located500meters from theGeneva InternationalAirport For thosewhowishtowalkitisapproximatelya15minutewalkfromtheairporttoPalexpofollowthesignsYoucanalsotakeNdeg5busfromtheairportldquoAeacuteroportrdquotoPalexpo(2stops)TraveltimebytaxifromtheAirporttothePalexpoisapprox5minutesCostapproximatelyCHF1500
Arriving by Train
TherearetwotrainstationsinGenevaThemainstationinthecity(GareCornavin)andtheairporttrainstation(GareAeacuteroport)
Fromthemainstationinthecityyoucantakeeitherbusnodeg5tothePalexpowhichtakesapprox15minutesAnotheroptionistotakeatraintotheairporttrainstationfromwhereitisa15minuteswalktothePalexpo
Arriving by Car
ToreachthePalexpotakethemotorwayandfollowthesignstotheairport(Aeacuteroport)orPalexpoParkingpossibilitiesavailabledirectlyatthePalexpo
Bus
EfficientgroundtransfersareavailablefromGenevaPalexpotothecitycentreandthemaintrainstationNdeg5bus(HocircpitalndashPalexpondash Aeacuteroport) links Geneva Palexpo with the City Centre in only15minutesand runs frequently fromearlymorning to late in theevening
Taxis
Taxis in Geneva can be ordered by phone hailed in the street orfoundatabout60authorisedtaxiranksintownairportandmainstation
FaresbetweenairportandcityrangefromaboutCHF3000toCHF3500anddependontrafficconditionstimeofdayandnumberofpassengers Presently the farewithinGeneva includingairport istheamountshownonthetaximeter
Public Transportation Geneva
GenevaiswellcateredtowithbusestramsandferriesThebusandtramservicesinGenevaarerunbytheTPG(TransportsPublicsGenevois)wwwtpgch
Busesand trams run from0600ndash2400dependingon the serviceEachbusandtramstophastimetablesandmapscoveringtheentireGenevanetwork
ThetramwayisunderconstantexpansionoftenresultinginroadworksTheTPGwebsitewwwtpgchisprovidinginformationontheirservicestimetablesmapsinformationonroadworksandgeneralinformation
On Friday and Saturday nights the TPG runs a night bus serviceNoctambus which runs from 000 ndash 0400 (although times can beinfrequentandirregular)
How to purchase a ticket
Allvisitorsstayingatahotel inGenevacanbenefitfromtheGenevaTransport Card with no additional cost This personal and non-transferablepassisestablisheduponthevisitorrsquoscheck-inatthehotelenabling itsholderuseof theentirepublic transportationnetwork inGenevawithout restriction (bus trainandboat)withvalidity for theentiredurationofhisherstayincludingthedepartureday
IfarrivingattheairportyoucanpickupafreeticketforpublictransportfromthemachineinthebaggagecollectionareaattheArrivallevelThisUniresoticketofferedbyGenevaInternationalAirportallowsyoutousepublictransportinGenevafreeforaperiodof80minutes
Regularticketscanalsobepurchasedfromthemachineslocatedatbusstops(CHForEurochangerequired)andattheSwissrailwaystation
35
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6 5 Swissocirctel ldquoPlace du Portrdquo bus ndeg 6 ndeg 8 ndeg 9 or ndeg 27
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9 4 Bristol ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
10 4 Cornavin ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
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16 4 Nash-Ville ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
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20 4 Rotary ldquoChantepouletrdquo bus ndeg 10
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24 3 Astoria ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
25 3 Bernina ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
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28 3 Drake amp Longchamp ldquoButinirdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
29 3 Edelweiss ldquoNavigationrdquo bus ndeg 1
30 3 Eden ldquoSismondirdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
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33 3 Jade ldquoMocirclerdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
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42 3 Suisse ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
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regIstratIon Forms
Goto bull EBMT 2012 Registration Form bull EBMT 2012 Education Day for Nurses bull EBMT 2012 Patient amp Family Day bull Hotel Reservation Form
29
general InFormatIon (In alphabetICal orDer)
Address before and after the EBMT 2012
OrganizingSecretariatEBMT2012 Tel +41616867711coCongrexSwitzerlandLtd Fax +41616867788POBox E-mail ebmtcongrexcom4002BaselSwitzerland wwwebmtorgebmt2012
Currency
TheofficialcurrencyistheSwissfranc(CHF)Althoughnotpartofthe EU many prices are nonetheless indicated in Euros and somemerchantsmayacceptEurosVisaMasterCardandAmericanExpressarewidelyacceptedandATMsarewidespreadBanksofferthebestexchangeratesfortravellerchequesandforeigncurrencybut it isalsopossibletoexchangemoneyatmajorhotelsmaintrainstationsandairportsBanksareopenMondaytoFriday
Exhibition
TheEBMT2012exhibitionpresentingthelatesttechnicalequipmentandpharmaceuticalproductswilltakeplaceinHall1ofthePalexpoGenevaThedetailedExhibitProspectuscanbeobtainedfromtheExhibitionDepartment(exhibitionchcongrexcom)
Final Programme
The Final Programme will be available on the Internet (wwwebmtorgebmt2012) by March 2012 Please indicate youremailaddressontheregistrationformandyouwillbeinformedassoonastheFinalProgrammeisontheInternetTheFinalProgrammebookletwillbealsodistributedatthemeetinginGeneva
Insurance
Themeetingorganizerscannotacceptliabilityforpersonalinjuriessustainedorfor lossordamageofpropertybelongingtomeetingparticipants or their accompanyingpersons eitherduring or as aresultofthemeetingPleasecheckthevalidityofyourowninsurance
Invitation Letters
IndividualsrequiringanofficialletterofinvitationinordertoattendthemeetingmaywritetotheOrganizingSecretariat(ebmtcongrexcom)Thisprocedureisdesignedtoassistparticipantstoobtainavisaorpermissiontoattendthemeetinganddoesnotapplytoregistrationfeesorotherexpenses
Please note that invitation letters can only be sent if the registration and payment has been received by the Organizing Secretariat
Italian Agency
ItalianparticipantsrequiringspecificauthorizationfromtheItalianHealthMinistryareadvisedtocontact
AIMEDUCATIONndashAIMGroup Tel +3902566011MsCristinaGhidoli Fax +390270048585ViaGiuseppeRipamonti129 E-mail cghidoniaimgroupeu20141MilanItaly wwwaimgroupeu
Language
TheofficialcongresslanguageisEnglishSimultaneous translation (English French German) will beprovidedforthePatientampFamilyDay
Lunches
FromMondaytillWednesdaylunchwillbeofferedintheexhibitionareaofthecongressvenue
Registration
Fordetailedinformationpleaserefertopage28
Speakersrsquo Service Centre (SSC)
TherewillbeacentrallylocatedSpeakersrsquoServiceCentreconnectedtoalllectureroomsAllspeakersarerequestedtohandintheirPowerPointpresentationspriortotheirlectureattheSSC
Tipping
Servicechargesaregenerally includedhowever it iscustomarytorounduptheamountwhenpayinginrestaurantsandtaxis
Transportation in Geneva
Geneva iswell catered towithbuses tramsand ferriesaswellasregulartrainconnectionstothetrainstationsldquoCornavinrdquointhecitycentreandldquoAeacuteroportrdquoattheairportPleaserefertoldquoTravellingtothePalexpordquo(page34)formoredetails
Venue
TheEBMT2012meetingwilltakeplaceatthePalexpoGenevawhichis conveniently located inwalkingdistance to theGenevaAirportandonly15minutesawayfromdowntownGeneva
Palexpo Exhibition amp Conference Center1218Grand-SaconnexGenevaSwitzerlandwwwgeneva-palexpoch
Visa Requirements
In order to visit Switzerland you may need to apply for an entryvisa Please check the currentVISA requirementswith thenearestSwissConsulateorEmbassy inyourcountrybeforeyourdeparturetoGenevaPleasealsobewellawareofthetimeforprocessingtheapplicationstoensureyouapplyintimeforyourvisit
World Wide Web
Please visit the EBMT 2012 website wwwebmtorgebmt2012 for regularly updated news and information Abstract submissionregistration compilation of your personal congress programme aswellas reservationofaccommodationand tours canbemadeviathislink
30
CIty oF geneva
Geneva
EmbeddedbetweentheAlpsandtheJurahillstheFrench-speaking
cityofGenevaliesinthebaywheretheRhoneleavesLakeGeneva
WithitshumanitariantraditionandcosmopolitanflairtheEuropean
seatoftheUNOandheadquartersoftheRedCrossisknownasthe
ldquocapitalofpeacerdquo
The symbol of the city is the ldquoJet drsquoeaurdquo ndash a fountain with a
140-metre-highwater jetattheperipheryofLakeGenevaTheold
towntheheartofGenevawiththeshoppingandbusinessquarter
issituatedontheleftbankoftheriverThereyoucanfindStPeterrsquos
CathedralaswellasthePlaceduBourg-de-Fourwhichistheoldest
squareinthecityQuayslakesidepromenadescountlessparkslively
sidestreetsintheoldtownandelegantshopsinvitegueststostroll
Besides being a congress city Geneva is also a centre for culture
andhistoryfortradefairsandexhibitionsThelaquoHorlogeFleuriraquothe
largeflowerclockintheldquoJardinAnglaisrdquo(EnglishGarden)isaworld-
renownedsymboloftheGenevawatchindustry
CulturallythismostwesterncityofSwitzerlandhasmuchtooffer
InternationalartistsperformintheGrandTheacuteacirctreandGenevaOpera
HouseGenevaalsoofferswiderangeofmuseumssuchastheldquoMuseacutee
internationaldelrsquohorlogerierdquoawatchmuseumwithacollectionof
jewellerywatchesandmusicalclocksandtheInternationalMuseum
oftheRedCrossandRedCrescentwhichprovidesaninsightintothe
workofthesehumanitarianorganizations
Climate
Genevaissituatedatahighaltitudewhichtogetherwiththelake
temperstheprevailingcontinentalclimateSummersarepleasantly
warmtohotandwintersrelativelymildwithtemperatureshovering
just above or below freezing In spring the temperatures range
fromapprox5degCto20degCthereforeawarmcoatespeciallyforthe
eveningsisrecommended
Shopping in Geneva GenevarsquosexclusiveshopsarelocatedontheRuesBassesndashthechicRueduRhocircneRuede laConfeacutedeacuterationRueduMarcheacuteandRuedelaCroix-drsquoOrWatchandjewelleryshopslinethesestreetsquiteliterallywithgoldAsanalternativeexcellentSwisschocolateissoldat the Du Rhocircne Rue de la Confeacutedeacuteration 3 and at the MartelRuedelaCroix-drsquoOr4MeanwhileforastrollaroundtheantiquesquarterandartgalleriesavisittotheOldTownandtheSt-GervaisandPacircquisdistrictsisamustGenevahasmanyoutdoormarkets forexample theflowermarketon the PlaceduMolard and the clothes andbookmarket on thePlace de la Madeleine which are open daily Flea markets areheld on Wednesdays and Saturdays at the Plaine de Plainpalais(0800ndash1800)OnTuesdayandFridaymorningsthesamespotisusedforacolourfulfruitandvegetablemarket(0800ndash1300)OnThursday regionalhandicraftsare soldat thePlacede laFusterie(0800ndash1900)The main department stores in Geneva are Bon Geacutenie Rue duMarcheacute34GlobusRueduRhocircne48andManorRueCornavin6Generalopeninghours for shops inGenevaareMonday toFriday0830ndash1900(Thursdayuntil2100)andSaturday0800ndash1800
Restaurants GenevaoffersafantasticselectionoftraditionalandlocalfareaswellasexcellentinternationalandethniccuisineLocal Geneva specialities include fresh fish from the lake and avarietyofporkdishes includingpetit saleacute (saltpork)and longeole (pork sausage) Traditional Swiss restaurants can also be foundthroughoutthecityA large variety of international restaurants offering moderntraditional ethnic or fusion menus can also be found in GenevaTherearegoodFrenchrestaurants inthehotelsonQuaiDuMontBlancandCheminduPetitSaconnexandonRuedeLausanneTheBoulevardHelvetiqueisagoodplacetofindgreatcafeacutesManyGenevarestaurantscloseonweekendsandespeciallySundayssocallaheadtoenquirereservationsarerecommended
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hotel aCCommoDatIon anD travel bookIngs
Official travel agency
Congrex Travel AGPOBox4002BaselSwitzerland
Hotel accommodationHotel rooms in various price categories in the city of Geneva have beenreserved
Tel +41616909411Fax +41616909414E-mailebmthotelcongrexcom
Online bookings
Participants can book their hotel room via internet wwwcongrexchebmt2012Fullprepaymentbycreditcard(VisaMastercardorAmericanExpress)ismandatoryifyouregisteron-lineEachparticipantwillreceiveaconfirmationAfter12 January 2012hotelaccommodationissubjecttoavailability
Hotel reservation form
If you have no access to the Internet please send the Hotel Reservation Form as soon as possible but latest by 12 January 2012toCongrexTravelAGAftertheabovementioneddeadlinerequestswillbeacceptedbuthotelaccommodationissubjecttoavailabilityandcannotbeguaranteedAfterthisdeadlinealatereservationfeeof euro30ndashwillbechargedAdditionallytheformoffersyouthechoicetomakeeitheradepositpaymentwithrestpaymentbyinvoicetoCongrexTravelAGbefore thecongressoradepositpaymentwithrestpaymentdirectlyupondepartureatthehotelagainstcreditcardguarantee
Payment policy
To guarantee your reservation a deposit of EUR 200ndashisrequiredUpon receipt of the hotel reservation form each participant willreceiveafinalconfirmationwithaninvoiceHotelrequestswithoutpaymentcannotbeacceptedAllrequestswillbehandledonaldquofirstcome-firstservedbasisrdquo
CancellationRefund Policy
If your reservation is cancelled before 12 January 2012 theprepaymentordepositwillberefundedlesseuro60ndashhandlingfeeIfyourreservationiscancelledafter 12 January 2012norefundscanbemadeAnychangeof reservationwillbesubject toahandlingfee of euro30ndashChangesorcancellationshavetobemadeinwritingto Congrex Travel AG If you arrive later or leave earlier than theoriginallybookeddatesthehotelmightchargeno-showcosts
Hotel desk
CongrexTravelAGwillbepresentwithadeskintheregistrationareaduringthemeeting
Flight Bookings and Official AirlineTheEBMThasdesignatedevent-travel specialistCongrexTravel toserveastheofficialagentfortravel
Tel +41615607560Fax +41616909214E-mailebmtflightscongrexcom
OpeninghoursMondayndashFriday0800ndash1730
SpecialfaresareavailableforflightstoGenevaandorZurichandbackbetween24Marchand11April2012
Hotel Accommodation and Travel BookingsSAVE UP TO 20 ON TRAVEL WITH THE STAR ALLIANCEtrade NETWORK
TheStarAlliancememberairlinesarepleasedtobeappointedastheOfficialAirlineNetworkfortheEBMT2012
To obtain the Star Alliance Conventions Plus discounts and forbookingofficeinformationpleasevisitwwwstaralliancecomconventionsplusand
bull ChooseldquoFordelegatesrdquobull UnderldquoDelegatesloginrdquoenterconventionscodeLX03S12bull Chooseoneoftheparticipatingairlineslistedbull Call the respective reservation contact listed and quote the
conventionscodeLX03S12whenbookingtheticket
Registeredparticipantsplusoneaccompanyingpersontravellingtotheeventcanqualifyforadiscountofupto20dependingonfareandclassoftravelbooked
TheparticipatingairlinesforthiseventareAdriaAirwaysAegeanAirlines Air Canada Air China ANA Asiana Airlines AustrianAirlinesBlue1bmiBrusselsAirlinesContinentalAirlinesCroatiaAirlines EgyptAir LOT Polish Airlines Lufthansa ScandinavianAirlines SingaporeAirlines SouthAfricanAirways Spanair SWISSInternational Air Lines TAM Airlines TAP Portugal THAI TurkishAirlinesUnitedUSAirways
Discounts are offered on most published business and economy class faresexcludingwebsiteinternetfaresseniorandyouthfaresgroupfaresandRoundtheWorldfares
Pleasenote For travel fromJapanandNewZealand special faresordiscountsareofferedby theparticipatingairlineson theirownnetwork
Whenmakingyourtravelplanspleasepresentconfirmationofyourregistrationorproofofattendance
S O U R C E S T U D I O
Account Job title Star Alliance Conventions Plus Order Job number SLL011X03823
Source number P02564 Job location 7th August 2009
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Itrsquos easy to save money on your flights if you fly the Star Alliancetradenetwork Simply quote the event code LH08S10 when you make your booking with any Star Alliance member airline and yoursquoll automatically get a discount of up to 20
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wwwstaralliancecom
Information correct as at 062009
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soCIal events
Welcome Reception
Sunday 1 April 2012 2015
AftertheOpeningSessionparticipantsaccompanyingpersonsandexhibitorsareinvitedtoattendtheWelcomeReceptionwhichwilltakeplaceinthefoyersofthePalexpo
Freeadmission
Please register online or by completing the registration form if you wish to participate at the Welcome Reception (even though it is free of charge)
EBMT Party
Tuesday 3 April 2012
TheEBMTPartywillbeheldatUptownGenevaUptownGenevaisamoderncomplexandculturaleventcentrelocatedbehindthemaintrainstationinthecitycentreofGeneva
The perfect location to meet gather and dance with your EBMTcolleaguesandfriendsafterabusycongressdayUnderthethemeldquotraditional Switzerland and its modern twistrdquo you will have thepleasure to flavour different kinds of the traditional swiss cuisineandmusicinvariousrooms
Whetheryouwanttoenjoyaglassofwineinaquietandrelaxedatmosphereorifyouprefertodancethenightawayyoudefinitelyshouldnotmissthisevening
euro 9000 per person (Physicians)euro 6500 per person (Nurses Quality Managers Data Managers
Cell Processing Technicians)
copyComugneroSilvanafotoliade
copyBergfeefotoliade copyMirkoMeierfotoliade
Your conference in good handsConference management services tailored to your goals
33
DaIly tours
Geneva City tour and Boat Cruise
Sunday1April20121340ndash1700Tuesday3April20121340ndash1700
EUR 6000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
The city tour of Geneva will show you the International part of Geneva such as the worldrsquos peacemaking organizations followedbya tourof themain touristattractions like theFlowerclockandmanymore Thenget a taste ofGenevarsquos historywith your guideonawalkingtourThetourcontinuesonthelakewithaonehourboatcruisewhichwillmakeyoudiscoverthemajorattractionsofthelakeofGenevatheWaterFountaintheUNBuildingtheCastleofBellerivetheMermaidandmanymoreinterestingsites
Meeting pointGenevaPalexpo1330 in front of the main entrance
byBengoVISTAch
Montreux with Castle Chillon
Monday2April20120900ndash1400
EUR 8000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
AfteraridethroughtheVaudcountrysidepassingthefamoustownsofVevey andMontreuxwewill arrive at theChateaudeChillonHereaguidedtourwillshowyouaroundthecastleAfterthetouryouwillboardasteamerthatwilltakeyouonabeautifultripwithlovelyviewsofthelandscapeandeventuallytakeyoutoMontreuxwhereyouwillhavetimetowanderthestreets
Meeting point GenevaPalexpo0845 in front of the main entrance
byMarekBLASZCZYK-Panoramio
Museum Tour
Monday2April20121400ndash1700
Euro 6500 per person (includingpickupandreturntoGenevaPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
by galynaforever
Consistingof fourdifferent sites theMuseacuteesdrsquoArt etdrsquoHistoire isoneof the largestmuseumgroups in SwitzerlandOver anumberofyearstheMuseacuteeshaveputtogetherimpressivecollectionsinthefieldsofarchaeologyfineartsandappliedartsandbearwitnesstothehistoryofcivilisationsfromprehistorictomoderntimesDuring the one hour tour of the Palais des Nations you will seeseveraldifferentroomsYouwillhearaboutcurrentactivitiesoftheUnitedNationsandaboutthehistoryofthePalaisdesNations
Meeting point GenevaPalexpo1345 in front of the main entrance
Day trip Gruyegravere Golden
Tuesday3April20120900ndash1700
Euro 10000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach 3courselunchmenuallentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
byLairJeanClaud
ThereisnobettertemptationthanchocolatesmellTakeajourneythroughchocolatetraditionatatastingofthemostfamousofSwissdelicaciesAdmirebreathtakinglandscapesofGruyegraveresonthewayto the cheese factory where you will receive an interesting insight on authenticAlpinecheesemaking
Meeting pointGenevaPalexpo0845 in front of the main entrance
Note for all tours Tours are based on a minimum of 25 participants If a tour does not take place due to insufficient numbers the ticket will be reimbursed in full Otherwise please note that tickets for excursions are non-refundable An English-speaking guide will conduct all toursOn-site requests for tours are welcome but cannot be guaranteed
34
travellIng to the palexpo
ThePalexpoislocatedneartheairportofGenevaeasilyaccessiblefromthecitycentrebypublictransport(busNodeg5stopldquoPalexpordquo)andbycarfromthemotorway
Arriving by Plane
Geneva Palexpo Exhibition and Conference Centre is located500meters from theGeneva InternationalAirport For thosewhowishtowalkitisapproximatelya15minutewalkfromtheairporttoPalexpofollowthesignsYoucanalsotakeNdeg5busfromtheairportldquoAeacuteroportrdquotoPalexpo(2stops)TraveltimebytaxifromtheAirporttothePalexpoisapprox5minutesCostapproximatelyCHF1500
Arriving by Train
TherearetwotrainstationsinGenevaThemainstationinthecity(GareCornavin)andtheairporttrainstation(GareAeacuteroport)
Fromthemainstationinthecityyoucantakeeitherbusnodeg5tothePalexpowhichtakesapprox15minutesAnotheroptionistotakeatraintotheairporttrainstationfromwhereitisa15minuteswalktothePalexpo
Arriving by Car
ToreachthePalexpotakethemotorwayandfollowthesignstotheairport(Aeacuteroport)orPalexpoParkingpossibilitiesavailabledirectlyatthePalexpo
Bus
EfficientgroundtransfersareavailablefromGenevaPalexpotothecitycentreandthemaintrainstationNdeg5bus(HocircpitalndashPalexpondash Aeacuteroport) links Geneva Palexpo with the City Centre in only15minutesand runs frequently fromearlymorning to late in theevening
Taxis
Taxis in Geneva can be ordered by phone hailed in the street orfoundatabout60authorisedtaxiranksintownairportandmainstation
FaresbetweenairportandcityrangefromaboutCHF3000toCHF3500anddependontrafficconditionstimeofdayandnumberofpassengers Presently the farewithinGeneva includingairport istheamountshownonthetaximeter
Public Transportation Geneva
GenevaiswellcateredtowithbusestramsandferriesThebusandtramservicesinGenevaarerunbytheTPG(TransportsPublicsGenevois)wwwtpgch
Busesand trams run from0600ndash2400dependingon the serviceEachbusandtramstophastimetablesandmapscoveringtheentireGenevanetwork
ThetramwayisunderconstantexpansionoftenresultinginroadworksTheTPGwebsitewwwtpgchisprovidinginformationontheirservicestimetablesmapsinformationonroadworksandgeneralinformation
On Friday and Saturday nights the TPG runs a night bus serviceNoctambus which runs from 000 ndash 0400 (although times can beinfrequentandirregular)
How to purchase a ticket
Allvisitorsstayingatahotel inGenevacanbenefitfromtheGenevaTransport Card with no additional cost This personal and non-transferablepassisestablisheduponthevisitorrsquoscheck-inatthehotelenabling itsholderuseof theentirepublic transportationnetwork inGenevawithout restriction (bus trainandboat)withvalidity for theentiredurationofhisherstayincludingthedepartureday
IfarrivingattheairportyoucanpickupafreeticketforpublictransportfromthemachineinthebaggagecollectionareaattheArrivallevelThisUniresoticketofferedbyGenevaInternationalAirportallowsyoutousepublictransportinGenevafreeforaperiodof80minutes
Regularticketscanalsobepurchasedfromthemachineslocatedatbusstops(CHForEurochangerequired)andattheSwissrailwaystation
35
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2 5 Intercontinental ldquoIntercontinentalrdquo bus ndeg 5
3 5 Kempinski No bus or tram near hotel ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15 approx 15 minutes walking distance away
4 5 Mandarin Oriental ldquoBel-Airrdquo bus ndeg 1 ndeg 3 ndeg 5 ndeg 7 ndeg 10 or ndeg 19
5 5 Moumlvenpick na free shuttle from hotel to airport
6 5 Swissocirctel ldquoPlace du Portrdquo bus ndeg 6 ndeg 8 ndeg 9 or ndeg 27
7 4+ Starling (ex Crowne Plaza)
5 minutes walking distance to congress centre
8 4 Auteuil ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
9 4 Bristol ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
10 4 Cornavin ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
11 4 Crowne Plaza (ex Ramada Park)
ldquoDe Joinvillerdquo bus ndeg10
12 4 De la Vendeacutee ldquoPetit-Vendeacuteerdquo bus ndeg 21
13 4 Epsom ldquoButinirdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg15
14 4 Le Montbrillant ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
15 4 Les Nations ldquoVidolletrdquo bus ndeg 5
16 4 Nash-Ville ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
17 4 NH Geneva Airport na free shuttle from hotel to airport
18 4 NH Rex ldquoCharmillesrdquo bus ndeg 10 ldquoServetterdquo tram ndeg 14 or ndeg 16
19 4 Novotel ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
20 4 Rotary ldquoChantepouletrdquo bus ndeg 10
21 4 Royal ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
22 4 Tiffany ldquoPlace du Cirquerdquo bus ndeg 1 ldquoRue du Standrdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15 ldquoBel-Airrdquo bus ndeg 10
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23 4 Warwick ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
24 3 Astoria ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
25 3 Bernina ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
26 3 Citadines Genegraveve Ferney Voltaire
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27 3 Cristal ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
28 3 Drake amp Longchamp ldquoButinirdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
29 3 Edelweiss ldquoNavigationrdquo bus ndeg 1
30 3 Eden ldquoSismondirdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
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33 3 Jade ldquoMocirclerdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
34 3 Kipling ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
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38 3 Phoenix ldquoDe Joinvillerdquo bus ndeg10
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40 3 Ramada Encore ldquoStade de Genegraveverdquo bus ndeg ndeg 21 ndeg 22 ndeg 42 or ndeg 43
41 3 Strasbourg Univers ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
42 3 Suisse ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
43 3 Suitehotel ldquoPailly (Balexert)rdquo bus ndeg 10
44 3 Trente Trois 33 ldquoDe Joinvillerdquo bus ndeg10
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Goto bull EBMT 2012 Registration Form bull EBMT 2012 Education Day for Nurses bull EBMT 2012 Patient amp Family Day bull Hotel Reservation Form
30
CIty oF geneva
Geneva
EmbeddedbetweentheAlpsandtheJurahillstheFrench-speaking
cityofGenevaliesinthebaywheretheRhoneleavesLakeGeneva
WithitshumanitariantraditionandcosmopolitanflairtheEuropean
seatoftheUNOandheadquartersoftheRedCrossisknownasthe
ldquocapitalofpeacerdquo
The symbol of the city is the ldquoJet drsquoeaurdquo ndash a fountain with a
140-metre-highwater jetattheperipheryofLakeGenevaTheold
towntheheartofGenevawiththeshoppingandbusinessquarter
issituatedontheleftbankoftheriverThereyoucanfindStPeterrsquos
CathedralaswellasthePlaceduBourg-de-Fourwhichistheoldest
squareinthecityQuayslakesidepromenadescountlessparkslively
sidestreetsintheoldtownandelegantshopsinvitegueststostroll
Besides being a congress city Geneva is also a centre for culture
andhistoryfortradefairsandexhibitionsThelaquoHorlogeFleuriraquothe
largeflowerclockintheldquoJardinAnglaisrdquo(EnglishGarden)isaworld-
renownedsymboloftheGenevawatchindustry
CulturallythismostwesterncityofSwitzerlandhasmuchtooffer
InternationalartistsperformintheGrandTheacuteacirctreandGenevaOpera
HouseGenevaalsoofferswiderangeofmuseumssuchastheldquoMuseacutee
internationaldelrsquohorlogerierdquoawatchmuseumwithacollectionof
jewellerywatchesandmusicalclocksandtheInternationalMuseum
oftheRedCrossandRedCrescentwhichprovidesaninsightintothe
workofthesehumanitarianorganizations
Climate
Genevaissituatedatahighaltitudewhichtogetherwiththelake
temperstheprevailingcontinentalclimateSummersarepleasantly
warmtohotandwintersrelativelymildwithtemperatureshovering
just above or below freezing In spring the temperatures range
fromapprox5degCto20degCthereforeawarmcoatespeciallyforthe
eveningsisrecommended
Shopping in Geneva GenevarsquosexclusiveshopsarelocatedontheRuesBassesndashthechicRueduRhocircneRuede laConfeacutedeacuterationRueduMarcheacuteandRuedelaCroix-drsquoOrWatchandjewelleryshopslinethesestreetsquiteliterallywithgoldAsanalternativeexcellentSwisschocolateissoldat the Du Rhocircne Rue de la Confeacutedeacuteration 3 and at the MartelRuedelaCroix-drsquoOr4MeanwhileforastrollaroundtheantiquesquarterandartgalleriesavisittotheOldTownandtheSt-GervaisandPacircquisdistrictsisamustGenevahasmanyoutdoormarkets forexample theflowermarketon the PlaceduMolard and the clothes andbookmarket on thePlace de la Madeleine which are open daily Flea markets areheld on Wednesdays and Saturdays at the Plaine de Plainpalais(0800ndash1800)OnTuesdayandFridaymorningsthesamespotisusedforacolourfulfruitandvegetablemarket(0800ndash1300)OnThursday regionalhandicraftsare soldat thePlacede laFusterie(0800ndash1900)The main department stores in Geneva are Bon Geacutenie Rue duMarcheacute34GlobusRueduRhocircne48andManorRueCornavin6Generalopeninghours for shops inGenevaareMonday toFriday0830ndash1900(Thursdayuntil2100)andSaturday0800ndash1800
Restaurants GenevaoffersafantasticselectionoftraditionalandlocalfareaswellasexcellentinternationalandethniccuisineLocal Geneva specialities include fresh fish from the lake and avarietyofporkdishes includingpetit saleacute (saltpork)and longeole (pork sausage) Traditional Swiss restaurants can also be foundthroughoutthecityA large variety of international restaurants offering moderntraditional ethnic or fusion menus can also be found in GenevaTherearegoodFrenchrestaurants inthehotelsonQuaiDuMontBlancandCheminduPetitSaconnexandonRuedeLausanneTheBoulevardHelvetiqueisagoodplacetofindgreatcafeacutesManyGenevarestaurantscloseonweekendsandespeciallySundayssocallaheadtoenquirereservationsarerecommended
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hotel aCCommoDatIon anD travel bookIngs
Official travel agency
Congrex Travel AGPOBox4002BaselSwitzerland
Hotel accommodationHotel rooms in various price categories in the city of Geneva have beenreserved
Tel +41616909411Fax +41616909414E-mailebmthotelcongrexcom
Online bookings
Participants can book their hotel room via internet wwwcongrexchebmt2012Fullprepaymentbycreditcard(VisaMastercardorAmericanExpress)ismandatoryifyouregisteron-lineEachparticipantwillreceiveaconfirmationAfter12 January 2012hotelaccommodationissubjecttoavailability
Hotel reservation form
If you have no access to the Internet please send the Hotel Reservation Form as soon as possible but latest by 12 January 2012toCongrexTravelAGAftertheabovementioneddeadlinerequestswillbeacceptedbuthotelaccommodationissubjecttoavailabilityandcannotbeguaranteedAfterthisdeadlinealatereservationfeeof euro30ndashwillbechargedAdditionallytheformoffersyouthechoicetomakeeitheradepositpaymentwithrestpaymentbyinvoicetoCongrexTravelAGbefore thecongressoradepositpaymentwithrestpaymentdirectlyupondepartureatthehotelagainstcreditcardguarantee
Payment policy
To guarantee your reservation a deposit of EUR 200ndashisrequiredUpon receipt of the hotel reservation form each participant willreceiveafinalconfirmationwithaninvoiceHotelrequestswithoutpaymentcannotbeacceptedAllrequestswillbehandledonaldquofirstcome-firstservedbasisrdquo
CancellationRefund Policy
If your reservation is cancelled before 12 January 2012 theprepaymentordepositwillberefundedlesseuro60ndashhandlingfeeIfyourreservationiscancelledafter 12 January 2012norefundscanbemadeAnychangeof reservationwillbesubject toahandlingfee of euro30ndashChangesorcancellationshavetobemadeinwritingto Congrex Travel AG If you arrive later or leave earlier than theoriginallybookeddatesthehotelmightchargeno-showcosts
Hotel desk
CongrexTravelAGwillbepresentwithadeskintheregistrationareaduringthemeeting
Flight Bookings and Official AirlineTheEBMThasdesignatedevent-travel specialistCongrexTravel toserveastheofficialagentfortravel
Tel +41615607560Fax +41616909214E-mailebmtflightscongrexcom
OpeninghoursMondayndashFriday0800ndash1730
SpecialfaresareavailableforflightstoGenevaandorZurichandbackbetween24Marchand11April2012
Hotel Accommodation and Travel BookingsSAVE UP TO 20 ON TRAVEL WITH THE STAR ALLIANCEtrade NETWORK
TheStarAlliancememberairlinesarepleasedtobeappointedastheOfficialAirlineNetworkfortheEBMT2012
To obtain the Star Alliance Conventions Plus discounts and forbookingofficeinformationpleasevisitwwwstaralliancecomconventionsplusand
bull ChooseldquoFordelegatesrdquobull UnderldquoDelegatesloginrdquoenterconventionscodeLX03S12bull Chooseoneoftheparticipatingairlineslistedbull Call the respective reservation contact listed and quote the
conventionscodeLX03S12whenbookingtheticket
Registeredparticipantsplusoneaccompanyingpersontravellingtotheeventcanqualifyforadiscountofupto20dependingonfareandclassoftravelbooked
TheparticipatingairlinesforthiseventareAdriaAirwaysAegeanAirlines Air Canada Air China ANA Asiana Airlines AustrianAirlinesBlue1bmiBrusselsAirlinesContinentalAirlinesCroatiaAirlines EgyptAir LOT Polish Airlines Lufthansa ScandinavianAirlines SingaporeAirlines SouthAfricanAirways Spanair SWISSInternational Air Lines TAM Airlines TAP Portugal THAI TurkishAirlinesUnitedUSAirways
Discounts are offered on most published business and economy class faresexcludingwebsiteinternetfaresseniorandyouthfaresgroupfaresandRoundtheWorldfares
Pleasenote For travel fromJapanandNewZealand special faresordiscountsareofferedby theparticipatingairlineson theirownnetwork
Whenmakingyourtravelplanspleasepresentconfirmationofyourregistrationorproofofattendance
S O U R C E S T U D I O
Account Job title Star Alliance Conventions Plus Order Job number SLL011X03823
Source number P02564 Job location 7th August 2009
Size 297x210mm Trim Proof stage One
Run out Page 1 of 1 Document name 297x210 SA CP With Code LH08S10 P02564
Repro house Source
Itrsquos easy to save money on your flights if you fly the Star Alliancetradenetwork Simply quote the event code LH08S10 when you make your booking with any Star Alliance member airline and yoursquoll automatically get a discount of up to 20
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SAVE UP TO 20 ON GETTING TO YOURCONVENTION WITHCONVENTIONS PLUS
wwwstaralliancecom
Information correct as at 062009
32
soCIal events
Welcome Reception
Sunday 1 April 2012 2015
AftertheOpeningSessionparticipantsaccompanyingpersonsandexhibitorsareinvitedtoattendtheWelcomeReceptionwhichwilltakeplaceinthefoyersofthePalexpo
Freeadmission
Please register online or by completing the registration form if you wish to participate at the Welcome Reception (even though it is free of charge)
EBMT Party
Tuesday 3 April 2012
TheEBMTPartywillbeheldatUptownGenevaUptownGenevaisamoderncomplexandculturaleventcentrelocatedbehindthemaintrainstationinthecitycentreofGeneva
The perfect location to meet gather and dance with your EBMTcolleaguesandfriendsafterabusycongressdayUnderthethemeldquotraditional Switzerland and its modern twistrdquo you will have thepleasure to flavour different kinds of the traditional swiss cuisineandmusicinvariousrooms
Whetheryouwanttoenjoyaglassofwineinaquietandrelaxedatmosphereorifyouprefertodancethenightawayyoudefinitelyshouldnotmissthisevening
euro 9000 per person (Physicians)euro 6500 per person (Nurses Quality Managers Data Managers
Cell Processing Technicians)
copyComugneroSilvanafotoliade
copyBergfeefotoliade copyMirkoMeierfotoliade
Your conference in good handsConference management services tailored to your goals
33
DaIly tours
Geneva City tour and Boat Cruise
Sunday1April20121340ndash1700Tuesday3April20121340ndash1700
EUR 6000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
The city tour of Geneva will show you the International part of Geneva such as the worldrsquos peacemaking organizations followedbya tourof themain touristattractions like theFlowerclockandmanymore Thenget a taste ofGenevarsquos historywith your guideonawalkingtourThetourcontinuesonthelakewithaonehourboatcruisewhichwillmakeyoudiscoverthemajorattractionsofthelakeofGenevatheWaterFountaintheUNBuildingtheCastleofBellerivetheMermaidandmanymoreinterestingsites
Meeting pointGenevaPalexpo1330 in front of the main entrance
byBengoVISTAch
Montreux with Castle Chillon
Monday2April20120900ndash1400
EUR 8000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
AfteraridethroughtheVaudcountrysidepassingthefamoustownsofVevey andMontreuxwewill arrive at theChateaudeChillonHereaguidedtourwillshowyouaroundthecastleAfterthetouryouwillboardasteamerthatwilltakeyouonabeautifultripwithlovelyviewsofthelandscapeandeventuallytakeyoutoMontreuxwhereyouwillhavetimetowanderthestreets
Meeting point GenevaPalexpo0845 in front of the main entrance
byMarekBLASZCZYK-Panoramio
Museum Tour
Monday2April20121400ndash1700
Euro 6500 per person (includingpickupandreturntoGenevaPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
by galynaforever
Consistingof fourdifferent sites theMuseacuteesdrsquoArt etdrsquoHistoire isoneof the largestmuseumgroups in SwitzerlandOver anumberofyearstheMuseacuteeshaveputtogetherimpressivecollectionsinthefieldsofarchaeologyfineartsandappliedartsandbearwitnesstothehistoryofcivilisationsfromprehistorictomoderntimesDuring the one hour tour of the Palais des Nations you will seeseveraldifferentroomsYouwillhearaboutcurrentactivitiesoftheUnitedNationsandaboutthehistoryofthePalaisdesNations
Meeting point GenevaPalexpo1345 in front of the main entrance
Day trip Gruyegravere Golden
Tuesday3April20120900ndash1700
Euro 10000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach 3courselunchmenuallentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
byLairJeanClaud
ThereisnobettertemptationthanchocolatesmellTakeajourneythroughchocolatetraditionatatastingofthemostfamousofSwissdelicaciesAdmirebreathtakinglandscapesofGruyegraveresonthewayto the cheese factory where you will receive an interesting insight on authenticAlpinecheesemaking
Meeting pointGenevaPalexpo0845 in front of the main entrance
Note for all tours Tours are based on a minimum of 25 participants If a tour does not take place due to insufficient numbers the ticket will be reimbursed in full Otherwise please note that tickets for excursions are non-refundable An English-speaking guide will conduct all toursOn-site requests for tours are welcome but cannot be guaranteed
34
travellIng to the palexpo
ThePalexpoislocatedneartheairportofGenevaeasilyaccessiblefromthecitycentrebypublictransport(busNodeg5stopldquoPalexpordquo)andbycarfromthemotorway
Arriving by Plane
Geneva Palexpo Exhibition and Conference Centre is located500meters from theGeneva InternationalAirport For thosewhowishtowalkitisapproximatelya15minutewalkfromtheairporttoPalexpofollowthesignsYoucanalsotakeNdeg5busfromtheairportldquoAeacuteroportrdquotoPalexpo(2stops)TraveltimebytaxifromtheAirporttothePalexpoisapprox5minutesCostapproximatelyCHF1500
Arriving by Train
TherearetwotrainstationsinGenevaThemainstationinthecity(GareCornavin)andtheairporttrainstation(GareAeacuteroport)
Fromthemainstationinthecityyoucantakeeitherbusnodeg5tothePalexpowhichtakesapprox15minutesAnotheroptionistotakeatraintotheairporttrainstationfromwhereitisa15minuteswalktothePalexpo
Arriving by Car
ToreachthePalexpotakethemotorwayandfollowthesignstotheairport(Aeacuteroport)orPalexpoParkingpossibilitiesavailabledirectlyatthePalexpo
Bus
EfficientgroundtransfersareavailablefromGenevaPalexpotothecitycentreandthemaintrainstationNdeg5bus(HocircpitalndashPalexpondash Aeacuteroport) links Geneva Palexpo with the City Centre in only15minutesand runs frequently fromearlymorning to late in theevening
Taxis
Taxis in Geneva can be ordered by phone hailed in the street orfoundatabout60authorisedtaxiranksintownairportandmainstation
FaresbetweenairportandcityrangefromaboutCHF3000toCHF3500anddependontrafficconditionstimeofdayandnumberofpassengers Presently the farewithinGeneva includingairport istheamountshownonthetaximeter
Public Transportation Geneva
GenevaiswellcateredtowithbusestramsandferriesThebusandtramservicesinGenevaarerunbytheTPG(TransportsPublicsGenevois)wwwtpgch
Busesand trams run from0600ndash2400dependingon the serviceEachbusandtramstophastimetablesandmapscoveringtheentireGenevanetwork
ThetramwayisunderconstantexpansionoftenresultinginroadworksTheTPGwebsitewwwtpgchisprovidinginformationontheirservicestimetablesmapsinformationonroadworksandgeneralinformation
On Friday and Saturday nights the TPG runs a night bus serviceNoctambus which runs from 000 ndash 0400 (although times can beinfrequentandirregular)
How to purchase a ticket
Allvisitorsstayingatahotel inGenevacanbenefitfromtheGenevaTransport Card with no additional cost This personal and non-transferablepassisestablisheduponthevisitorrsquoscheck-inatthehotelenabling itsholderuseof theentirepublic transportationnetwork inGenevawithout restriction (bus trainandboat)withvalidity for theentiredurationofhisherstayincludingthedepartureday
IfarrivingattheairportyoucanpickupafreeticketforpublictransportfromthemachineinthebaggagecollectionareaattheArrivallevelThisUniresoticketofferedbyGenevaInternationalAirportallowsyoutousepublictransportinGenevafreeforaperiodof80minutes
Regularticketscanalsobepurchasedfromthemachineslocatedatbusstops(CHForEurochangerequired)andattheSwissrailwaystation
35
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2 5 Intercontinental ldquoIntercontinentalrdquo bus ndeg 5
3 5 Kempinski No bus or tram near hotel ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15 approx 15 minutes walking distance away
4 5 Mandarin Oriental ldquoBel-Airrdquo bus ndeg 1 ndeg 3 ndeg 5 ndeg 7 ndeg 10 or ndeg 19
5 5 Moumlvenpick na free shuttle from hotel to airport
6 5 Swissocirctel ldquoPlace du Portrdquo bus ndeg 6 ndeg 8 ndeg 9 or ndeg 27
7 4+ Starling (ex Crowne Plaza)
5 minutes walking distance to congress centre
8 4 Auteuil ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
9 4 Bristol ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
10 4 Cornavin ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
11 4 Crowne Plaza (ex Ramada Park)
ldquoDe Joinvillerdquo bus ndeg10
12 4 De la Vendeacutee ldquoPetit-Vendeacuteerdquo bus ndeg 21
13 4 Epsom ldquoButinirdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg15
14 4 Le Montbrillant ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
15 4 Les Nations ldquoVidolletrdquo bus ndeg 5
16 4 Nash-Ville ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
17 4 NH Geneva Airport na free shuttle from hotel to airport
18 4 NH Rex ldquoCharmillesrdquo bus ndeg 10 ldquoServetterdquo tram ndeg 14 or ndeg 16
19 4 Novotel ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
20 4 Rotary ldquoChantepouletrdquo bus ndeg 10
21 4 Royal ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
22 4 Tiffany ldquoPlace du Cirquerdquo bus ndeg 1 ldquoRue du Standrdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15 ldquoBel-Airrdquo bus ndeg 10
No Category Hotel Name Bus- Tramstop
23 4 Warwick ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
24 3 Astoria ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
25 3 Bernina ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
26 3 Citadines Genegraveve Ferney Voltaire
public transport not recommended 10 minutes drive by car to congress venue
27 3 Cristal ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
28 3 Drake amp Longchamp ldquoButinirdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
29 3 Edelweiss ldquoNavigationrdquo bus ndeg 1
30 3 Eden ldquoSismondirdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
31 3 Express by Holiday Inn na free shuttle from hotel to airport
32 3 International amp Terminus ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
33 3 Jade ldquoMocirclerdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
34 3 Kipling ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
35 3 Le Grenil ldquoJonctionrdquo bus ndeg 10 ldquoPlace du Cirquerdquo tram ndeg 13
36 3 Longemalle ldquoPlace du Portrdquo bus ndeg 6 ndeg 8 ndeg 9 or ndeg 27
37 3 Mon Repos ldquoJardin Botaniquerdquo bus ndeg 28 ldquoSeacutecheronrdquo bus ndeg 1
38 3 Phoenix ldquoDe Joinvillerdquo bus ndeg10
39 3 f6 (ex Quality City Centre)
ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
40 3 Ramada Encore ldquoStade de Genegraveverdquo bus ndeg ndeg 21 ndeg 22 ndeg 42 or ndeg 43
41 3 Strasbourg Univers ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
42 3 Suisse ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
43 3 Suitehotel ldquoPailly (Balexert)rdquo bus ndeg 10
44 3 Trente Trois 33 ldquoDe Joinvillerdquo bus ndeg10
45 3 Windsor ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
46 2 Etap ldquoPailly (Balexert)rdquo bus ndeg 10
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soCIal events
Welcome Reception
Sunday 1 April 2012 2015
AftertheOpeningSessionparticipantsaccompanyingpersonsandexhibitorsareinvitedtoattendtheWelcomeReceptionwhichwilltakeplaceinthefoyersofthePalexpo
Freeadmission
Please register online or by completing the registration form if you wish to participate at the Welcome Reception (even though it is free of charge)
EBMT Party
Tuesday 3 April 2012
TheEBMTPartywillbeheldatUptownGenevaUptownGenevaisamoderncomplexandculturaleventcentrelocatedbehindthemaintrainstationinthecitycentreofGeneva
The perfect location to meet gather and dance with your EBMTcolleaguesandfriendsafterabusycongressdayUnderthethemeldquotraditional Switzerland and its modern twistrdquo you will have thepleasure to flavour different kinds of the traditional swiss cuisineandmusicinvariousrooms
Whetheryouwanttoenjoyaglassofwineinaquietandrelaxedatmosphereorifyouprefertodancethenightawayyoudefinitelyshouldnotmissthisevening
euro 9000 per person (Physicians)euro 6500 per person (Nurses Quality Managers Data Managers
Cell Processing Technicians)
copyComugneroSilvanafotoliade
copyBergfeefotoliade copyMirkoMeierfotoliade
Your conference in good handsConference management services tailored to your goals
33
DaIly tours
Geneva City tour and Boat Cruise
Sunday1April20121340ndash1700Tuesday3April20121340ndash1700
EUR 6000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
The city tour of Geneva will show you the International part of Geneva such as the worldrsquos peacemaking organizations followedbya tourof themain touristattractions like theFlowerclockandmanymore Thenget a taste ofGenevarsquos historywith your guideonawalkingtourThetourcontinuesonthelakewithaonehourboatcruisewhichwillmakeyoudiscoverthemajorattractionsofthelakeofGenevatheWaterFountaintheUNBuildingtheCastleofBellerivetheMermaidandmanymoreinterestingsites
Meeting pointGenevaPalexpo1330 in front of the main entrance
byBengoVISTAch
Montreux with Castle Chillon
Monday2April20120900ndash1400
EUR 8000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
AfteraridethroughtheVaudcountrysidepassingthefamoustownsofVevey andMontreuxwewill arrive at theChateaudeChillonHereaguidedtourwillshowyouaroundthecastleAfterthetouryouwillboardasteamerthatwilltakeyouonabeautifultripwithlovelyviewsofthelandscapeandeventuallytakeyoutoMontreuxwhereyouwillhavetimetowanderthestreets
Meeting point GenevaPalexpo0845 in front of the main entrance
byMarekBLASZCZYK-Panoramio
Museum Tour
Monday2April20121400ndash1700
Euro 6500 per person (includingpickupandreturntoGenevaPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
by galynaforever
Consistingof fourdifferent sites theMuseacuteesdrsquoArt etdrsquoHistoire isoneof the largestmuseumgroups in SwitzerlandOver anumberofyearstheMuseacuteeshaveputtogetherimpressivecollectionsinthefieldsofarchaeologyfineartsandappliedartsandbearwitnesstothehistoryofcivilisationsfromprehistorictomoderntimesDuring the one hour tour of the Palais des Nations you will seeseveraldifferentroomsYouwillhearaboutcurrentactivitiesoftheUnitedNationsandaboutthehistoryofthePalaisdesNations
Meeting point GenevaPalexpo1345 in front of the main entrance
Day trip Gruyegravere Golden
Tuesday3April20120900ndash1700
Euro 10000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach 3courselunchmenuallentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
byLairJeanClaud
ThereisnobettertemptationthanchocolatesmellTakeajourneythroughchocolatetraditionatatastingofthemostfamousofSwissdelicaciesAdmirebreathtakinglandscapesofGruyegraveresonthewayto the cheese factory where you will receive an interesting insight on authenticAlpinecheesemaking
Meeting pointGenevaPalexpo0845 in front of the main entrance
Note for all tours Tours are based on a minimum of 25 participants If a tour does not take place due to insufficient numbers the ticket will be reimbursed in full Otherwise please note that tickets for excursions are non-refundable An English-speaking guide will conduct all toursOn-site requests for tours are welcome but cannot be guaranteed
34
travellIng to the palexpo
ThePalexpoislocatedneartheairportofGenevaeasilyaccessiblefromthecitycentrebypublictransport(busNodeg5stopldquoPalexpordquo)andbycarfromthemotorway
Arriving by Plane
Geneva Palexpo Exhibition and Conference Centre is located500meters from theGeneva InternationalAirport For thosewhowishtowalkitisapproximatelya15minutewalkfromtheairporttoPalexpofollowthesignsYoucanalsotakeNdeg5busfromtheairportldquoAeacuteroportrdquotoPalexpo(2stops)TraveltimebytaxifromtheAirporttothePalexpoisapprox5minutesCostapproximatelyCHF1500
Arriving by Train
TherearetwotrainstationsinGenevaThemainstationinthecity(GareCornavin)andtheairporttrainstation(GareAeacuteroport)
Fromthemainstationinthecityyoucantakeeitherbusnodeg5tothePalexpowhichtakesapprox15minutesAnotheroptionistotakeatraintotheairporttrainstationfromwhereitisa15minuteswalktothePalexpo
Arriving by Car
ToreachthePalexpotakethemotorwayandfollowthesignstotheairport(Aeacuteroport)orPalexpoParkingpossibilitiesavailabledirectlyatthePalexpo
Bus
EfficientgroundtransfersareavailablefromGenevaPalexpotothecitycentreandthemaintrainstationNdeg5bus(HocircpitalndashPalexpondash Aeacuteroport) links Geneva Palexpo with the City Centre in only15minutesand runs frequently fromearlymorning to late in theevening
Taxis
Taxis in Geneva can be ordered by phone hailed in the street orfoundatabout60authorisedtaxiranksintownairportandmainstation
FaresbetweenairportandcityrangefromaboutCHF3000toCHF3500anddependontrafficconditionstimeofdayandnumberofpassengers Presently the farewithinGeneva includingairport istheamountshownonthetaximeter
Public Transportation Geneva
GenevaiswellcateredtowithbusestramsandferriesThebusandtramservicesinGenevaarerunbytheTPG(TransportsPublicsGenevois)wwwtpgch
Busesand trams run from0600ndash2400dependingon the serviceEachbusandtramstophastimetablesandmapscoveringtheentireGenevanetwork
ThetramwayisunderconstantexpansionoftenresultinginroadworksTheTPGwebsitewwwtpgchisprovidinginformationontheirservicestimetablesmapsinformationonroadworksandgeneralinformation
On Friday and Saturday nights the TPG runs a night bus serviceNoctambus which runs from 000 ndash 0400 (although times can beinfrequentandirregular)
How to purchase a ticket
Allvisitorsstayingatahotel inGenevacanbenefitfromtheGenevaTransport Card with no additional cost This personal and non-transferablepassisestablisheduponthevisitorrsquoscheck-inatthehotelenabling itsholderuseof theentirepublic transportationnetwork inGenevawithout restriction (bus trainandboat)withvalidity for theentiredurationofhisherstayincludingthedepartureday
IfarrivingattheairportyoucanpickupafreeticketforpublictransportfromthemachineinthebaggagecollectionareaattheArrivallevelThisUniresoticketofferedbyGenevaInternationalAirportallowsyoutousepublictransportinGenevafreeforaperiodof80minutes
Regularticketscanalsobepurchasedfromthemachineslocatedatbusstops(CHForEurochangerequired)andattheSwissrailwaystation
35
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9 4 Bristol ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
10 4 Cornavin ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
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14 4 Le Montbrillant ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
15 4 Les Nations ldquoVidolletrdquo bus ndeg 5
16 4 Nash-Ville ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
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20 4 Rotary ldquoChantepouletrdquo bus ndeg 10
21 4 Royal ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
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24 3 Astoria ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
25 3 Bernina ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
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27 3 Cristal ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
28 3 Drake amp Longchamp ldquoButinirdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
29 3 Edelweiss ldquoNavigationrdquo bus ndeg 1
30 3 Eden ldquoSismondirdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
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33 3 Jade ldquoMocirclerdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
34 3 Kipling ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
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42 3 Suisse ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
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soCIal events
Welcome Reception
Sunday 1 April 2012 2015
AftertheOpeningSessionparticipantsaccompanyingpersonsandexhibitorsareinvitedtoattendtheWelcomeReceptionwhichwilltakeplaceinthefoyersofthePalexpo
Freeadmission
Please register online or by completing the registration form if you wish to participate at the Welcome Reception (even though it is free of charge)
EBMT Party
Tuesday 3 April 2012
TheEBMTPartywillbeheldatUptownGenevaUptownGenevaisamoderncomplexandculturaleventcentrelocatedbehindthemaintrainstationinthecitycentreofGeneva
The perfect location to meet gather and dance with your EBMTcolleaguesandfriendsafterabusycongressdayUnderthethemeldquotraditional Switzerland and its modern twistrdquo you will have thepleasure to flavour different kinds of the traditional swiss cuisineandmusicinvariousrooms
Whetheryouwanttoenjoyaglassofwineinaquietandrelaxedatmosphereorifyouprefertodancethenightawayyoudefinitelyshouldnotmissthisevening
euro 9000 per person (Physicians)euro 6500 per person (Nurses Quality Managers Data Managers
Cell Processing Technicians)
copyComugneroSilvanafotoliade
copyBergfeefotoliade copyMirkoMeierfotoliade
Your conference in good handsConference management services tailored to your goals
33
DaIly tours
Geneva City tour and Boat Cruise
Sunday1April20121340ndash1700Tuesday3April20121340ndash1700
EUR 6000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
The city tour of Geneva will show you the International part of Geneva such as the worldrsquos peacemaking organizations followedbya tourof themain touristattractions like theFlowerclockandmanymore Thenget a taste ofGenevarsquos historywith your guideonawalkingtourThetourcontinuesonthelakewithaonehourboatcruisewhichwillmakeyoudiscoverthemajorattractionsofthelakeofGenevatheWaterFountaintheUNBuildingtheCastleofBellerivetheMermaidandmanymoreinterestingsites
Meeting pointGenevaPalexpo1330 in front of the main entrance
byBengoVISTAch
Montreux with Castle Chillon
Monday2April20120900ndash1400
EUR 8000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
AfteraridethroughtheVaudcountrysidepassingthefamoustownsofVevey andMontreuxwewill arrive at theChateaudeChillonHereaguidedtourwillshowyouaroundthecastleAfterthetouryouwillboardasteamerthatwilltakeyouonabeautifultripwithlovelyviewsofthelandscapeandeventuallytakeyoutoMontreuxwhereyouwillhavetimetowanderthestreets
Meeting point GenevaPalexpo0845 in front of the main entrance
byMarekBLASZCZYK-Panoramio
Museum Tour
Monday2April20121400ndash1700
Euro 6500 per person (includingpickupandreturntoGenevaPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
by galynaforever
Consistingof fourdifferent sites theMuseacuteesdrsquoArt etdrsquoHistoire isoneof the largestmuseumgroups in SwitzerlandOver anumberofyearstheMuseacuteeshaveputtogetherimpressivecollectionsinthefieldsofarchaeologyfineartsandappliedartsandbearwitnesstothehistoryofcivilisationsfromprehistorictomoderntimesDuring the one hour tour of the Palais des Nations you will seeseveraldifferentroomsYouwillhearaboutcurrentactivitiesoftheUnitedNationsandaboutthehistoryofthePalaisdesNations
Meeting point GenevaPalexpo1345 in front of the main entrance
Day trip Gruyegravere Golden
Tuesday3April20120900ndash1700
Euro 10000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach 3courselunchmenuallentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
byLairJeanClaud
ThereisnobettertemptationthanchocolatesmellTakeajourneythroughchocolatetraditionatatastingofthemostfamousofSwissdelicaciesAdmirebreathtakinglandscapesofGruyegraveresonthewayto the cheese factory where you will receive an interesting insight on authenticAlpinecheesemaking
Meeting pointGenevaPalexpo0845 in front of the main entrance
Note for all tours Tours are based on a minimum of 25 participants If a tour does not take place due to insufficient numbers the ticket will be reimbursed in full Otherwise please note that tickets for excursions are non-refundable An English-speaking guide will conduct all toursOn-site requests for tours are welcome but cannot be guaranteed
34
travellIng to the palexpo
ThePalexpoislocatedneartheairportofGenevaeasilyaccessiblefromthecitycentrebypublictransport(busNodeg5stopldquoPalexpordquo)andbycarfromthemotorway
Arriving by Plane
Geneva Palexpo Exhibition and Conference Centre is located500meters from theGeneva InternationalAirport For thosewhowishtowalkitisapproximatelya15minutewalkfromtheairporttoPalexpofollowthesignsYoucanalsotakeNdeg5busfromtheairportldquoAeacuteroportrdquotoPalexpo(2stops)TraveltimebytaxifromtheAirporttothePalexpoisapprox5minutesCostapproximatelyCHF1500
Arriving by Train
TherearetwotrainstationsinGenevaThemainstationinthecity(GareCornavin)andtheairporttrainstation(GareAeacuteroport)
Fromthemainstationinthecityyoucantakeeitherbusnodeg5tothePalexpowhichtakesapprox15minutesAnotheroptionistotakeatraintotheairporttrainstationfromwhereitisa15minuteswalktothePalexpo
Arriving by Car
ToreachthePalexpotakethemotorwayandfollowthesignstotheairport(Aeacuteroport)orPalexpoParkingpossibilitiesavailabledirectlyatthePalexpo
Bus
EfficientgroundtransfersareavailablefromGenevaPalexpotothecitycentreandthemaintrainstationNdeg5bus(HocircpitalndashPalexpondash Aeacuteroport) links Geneva Palexpo with the City Centre in only15minutesand runs frequently fromearlymorning to late in theevening
Taxis
Taxis in Geneva can be ordered by phone hailed in the street orfoundatabout60authorisedtaxiranksintownairportandmainstation
FaresbetweenairportandcityrangefromaboutCHF3000toCHF3500anddependontrafficconditionstimeofdayandnumberofpassengers Presently the farewithinGeneva includingairport istheamountshownonthetaximeter
Public Transportation Geneva
GenevaiswellcateredtowithbusestramsandferriesThebusandtramservicesinGenevaarerunbytheTPG(TransportsPublicsGenevois)wwwtpgch
Busesand trams run from0600ndash2400dependingon the serviceEachbusandtramstophastimetablesandmapscoveringtheentireGenevanetwork
ThetramwayisunderconstantexpansionoftenresultinginroadworksTheTPGwebsitewwwtpgchisprovidinginformationontheirservicestimetablesmapsinformationonroadworksandgeneralinformation
On Friday and Saturday nights the TPG runs a night bus serviceNoctambus which runs from 000 ndash 0400 (although times can beinfrequentandirregular)
How to purchase a ticket
Allvisitorsstayingatahotel inGenevacanbenefitfromtheGenevaTransport Card with no additional cost This personal and non-transferablepassisestablisheduponthevisitorrsquoscheck-inatthehotelenabling itsholderuseof theentirepublic transportationnetwork inGenevawithout restriction (bus trainandboat)withvalidity for theentiredurationofhisherstayincludingthedepartureday
IfarrivingattheairportyoucanpickupafreeticketforpublictransportfromthemachineinthebaggagecollectionareaattheArrivallevelThisUniresoticketofferedbyGenevaInternationalAirportallowsyoutousepublictransportinGenevafreeforaperiodof80minutes
Regularticketscanalsobepurchasedfromthemachineslocatedatbusstops(CHForEurochangerequired)andattheSwissrailwaystation
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6 5 Swissocirctel ldquoPlace du Portrdquo bus ndeg 6 ndeg 8 ndeg 9 or ndeg 27
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9 4 Bristol ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
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16 4 Nash-Ville ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
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20 4 Rotary ldquoChantepouletrdquo bus ndeg 10
21 4 Royal ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
22 4 Tiffany ldquoPlace du Cirquerdquo bus ndeg 1 ldquoRue du Standrdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15 ldquoBel-Airrdquo bus ndeg 10
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24 3 Astoria ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
25 3 Bernina ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
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27 3 Cristal ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
28 3 Drake amp Longchamp ldquoButinirdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
29 3 Edelweiss ldquoNavigationrdquo bus ndeg 1
30 3 Eden ldquoSismondirdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
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33 3 Jade ldquoMocirclerdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
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42 3 Suisse ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
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DaIly tours
Geneva City tour and Boat Cruise
Sunday1April20121340ndash1700Tuesday3April20121340ndash1700
EUR 6000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
The city tour of Geneva will show you the International part of Geneva such as the worldrsquos peacemaking organizations followedbya tourof themain touristattractions like theFlowerclockandmanymore Thenget a taste ofGenevarsquos historywith your guideonawalkingtourThetourcontinuesonthelakewithaonehourboatcruisewhichwillmakeyoudiscoverthemajorattractionsofthelakeofGenevatheWaterFountaintheUNBuildingtheCastleofBellerivetheMermaidandmanymoreinterestingsites
Meeting pointGenevaPalexpo1330 in front of the main entrance
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Montreux with Castle Chillon
Monday2April20120900ndash1400
EUR 8000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
AfteraridethroughtheVaudcountrysidepassingthefamoustownsofVevey andMontreuxwewill arrive at theChateaudeChillonHereaguidedtourwillshowyouaroundthecastleAfterthetouryouwillboardasteamerthatwilltakeyouonabeautifultripwithlovelyviewsofthelandscapeandeventuallytakeyoutoMontreuxwhereyouwillhavetimetowanderthestreets
Meeting point GenevaPalexpo0845 in front of the main entrance
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Museum Tour
Monday2April20121400ndash1700
Euro 6500 per person (includingpickupandreturntoGenevaPalexpobyprivatecoach allentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
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Consistingof fourdifferent sites theMuseacuteesdrsquoArt etdrsquoHistoire isoneof the largestmuseumgroups in SwitzerlandOver anumberofyearstheMuseacuteeshaveputtogetherimpressivecollectionsinthefieldsofarchaeologyfineartsandappliedartsandbearwitnesstothehistoryofcivilisationsfromprehistorictomoderntimesDuring the one hour tour of the Palais des Nations you will seeseveraldifferentroomsYouwillhearaboutcurrentactivitiesoftheUnitedNationsandaboutthehistoryofthePalaisdesNations
Meeting point GenevaPalexpo1345 in front of the main entrance
Day trip Gruyegravere Golden
Tuesday3April20120900ndash1700
Euro 10000 per person (includingpickupandreturntoPalexpobyprivatecoach 3courselunchmenuallentrancefeesandEnglishspeakingguide)
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ThereisnobettertemptationthanchocolatesmellTakeajourneythroughchocolatetraditionatatastingofthemostfamousofSwissdelicaciesAdmirebreathtakinglandscapesofGruyegraveresonthewayto the cheese factory where you will receive an interesting insight on authenticAlpinecheesemaking
Meeting pointGenevaPalexpo0845 in front of the main entrance
Note for all tours Tours are based on a minimum of 25 participants If a tour does not take place due to insufficient numbers the ticket will be reimbursed in full Otherwise please note that tickets for excursions are non-refundable An English-speaking guide will conduct all toursOn-site requests for tours are welcome but cannot be guaranteed
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travellIng to the palexpo
ThePalexpoislocatedneartheairportofGenevaeasilyaccessiblefromthecitycentrebypublictransport(busNodeg5stopldquoPalexpordquo)andbycarfromthemotorway
Arriving by Plane
Geneva Palexpo Exhibition and Conference Centre is located500meters from theGeneva InternationalAirport For thosewhowishtowalkitisapproximatelya15minutewalkfromtheairporttoPalexpofollowthesignsYoucanalsotakeNdeg5busfromtheairportldquoAeacuteroportrdquotoPalexpo(2stops)TraveltimebytaxifromtheAirporttothePalexpoisapprox5minutesCostapproximatelyCHF1500
Arriving by Train
TherearetwotrainstationsinGenevaThemainstationinthecity(GareCornavin)andtheairporttrainstation(GareAeacuteroport)
Fromthemainstationinthecityyoucantakeeitherbusnodeg5tothePalexpowhichtakesapprox15minutesAnotheroptionistotakeatraintotheairporttrainstationfromwhereitisa15minuteswalktothePalexpo
Arriving by Car
ToreachthePalexpotakethemotorwayandfollowthesignstotheairport(Aeacuteroport)orPalexpoParkingpossibilitiesavailabledirectlyatthePalexpo
Bus
EfficientgroundtransfersareavailablefromGenevaPalexpotothecitycentreandthemaintrainstationNdeg5bus(HocircpitalndashPalexpondash Aeacuteroport) links Geneva Palexpo with the City Centre in only15minutesand runs frequently fromearlymorning to late in theevening
Taxis
Taxis in Geneva can be ordered by phone hailed in the street orfoundatabout60authorisedtaxiranksintownairportandmainstation
FaresbetweenairportandcityrangefromaboutCHF3000toCHF3500anddependontrafficconditionstimeofdayandnumberofpassengers Presently the farewithinGeneva includingairport istheamountshownonthetaximeter
Public Transportation Geneva
GenevaiswellcateredtowithbusestramsandferriesThebusandtramservicesinGenevaarerunbytheTPG(TransportsPublicsGenevois)wwwtpgch
Busesand trams run from0600ndash2400dependingon the serviceEachbusandtramstophastimetablesandmapscoveringtheentireGenevanetwork
ThetramwayisunderconstantexpansionoftenresultinginroadworksTheTPGwebsitewwwtpgchisprovidinginformationontheirservicestimetablesmapsinformationonroadworksandgeneralinformation
On Friday and Saturday nights the TPG runs a night bus serviceNoctambus which runs from 000 ndash 0400 (although times can beinfrequentandirregular)
How to purchase a ticket
Allvisitorsstayingatahotel inGenevacanbenefitfromtheGenevaTransport Card with no additional cost This personal and non-transferablepassisestablisheduponthevisitorrsquoscheck-inatthehotelenabling itsholderuseof theentirepublic transportationnetwork inGenevawithout restriction (bus trainandboat)withvalidity for theentiredurationofhisherstayincludingthedepartureday
IfarrivingattheairportyoucanpickupafreeticketforpublictransportfromthemachineinthebaggagecollectionareaattheArrivallevelThisUniresoticketofferedbyGenevaInternationalAirportallowsyoutousepublictransportinGenevafreeforaperiodof80minutes
Regularticketscanalsobepurchasedfromthemachineslocatedatbusstops(CHForEurochangerequired)andattheSwissrailwaystation
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6 5 Swissocirctel ldquoPlace du Portrdquo bus ndeg 6 ndeg 8 ndeg 9 or ndeg 27
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9 4 Bristol ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
10 4 Cornavin ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
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13 4 Epsom ldquoButinirdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg15
14 4 Le Montbrillant ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
15 4 Les Nations ldquoVidolletrdquo bus ndeg 5
16 4 Nash-Ville ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
17 4 NH Geneva Airport na free shuttle from hotel to airport
18 4 NH Rex ldquoCharmillesrdquo bus ndeg 10 ldquoServetterdquo tram ndeg 14 or ndeg 16
19 4 Novotel ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
20 4 Rotary ldquoChantepouletrdquo bus ndeg 10
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25 3 Bernina ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
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28 3 Drake amp Longchamp ldquoButinirdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
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33 3 Jade ldquoMocirclerdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
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travellIng to the palexpo
ThePalexpoislocatedneartheairportofGenevaeasilyaccessiblefromthecitycentrebypublictransport(busNodeg5stopldquoPalexpordquo)andbycarfromthemotorway
Arriving by Plane
Geneva Palexpo Exhibition and Conference Centre is located500meters from theGeneva InternationalAirport For thosewhowishtowalkitisapproximatelya15minutewalkfromtheairporttoPalexpofollowthesignsYoucanalsotakeNdeg5busfromtheairportldquoAeacuteroportrdquotoPalexpo(2stops)TraveltimebytaxifromtheAirporttothePalexpoisapprox5minutesCostapproximatelyCHF1500
Arriving by Train
TherearetwotrainstationsinGenevaThemainstationinthecity(GareCornavin)andtheairporttrainstation(GareAeacuteroport)
Fromthemainstationinthecityyoucantakeeitherbusnodeg5tothePalexpowhichtakesapprox15minutesAnotheroptionistotakeatraintotheairporttrainstationfromwhereitisa15minuteswalktothePalexpo
Arriving by Car
ToreachthePalexpotakethemotorwayandfollowthesignstotheairport(Aeacuteroport)orPalexpoParkingpossibilitiesavailabledirectlyatthePalexpo
Bus
EfficientgroundtransfersareavailablefromGenevaPalexpotothecitycentreandthemaintrainstationNdeg5bus(HocircpitalndashPalexpondash Aeacuteroport) links Geneva Palexpo with the City Centre in only15minutesand runs frequently fromearlymorning to late in theevening
Taxis
Taxis in Geneva can be ordered by phone hailed in the street orfoundatabout60authorisedtaxiranksintownairportandmainstation
FaresbetweenairportandcityrangefromaboutCHF3000toCHF3500anddependontrafficconditionstimeofdayandnumberofpassengers Presently the farewithinGeneva includingairport istheamountshownonthetaximeter
Public Transportation Geneva
GenevaiswellcateredtowithbusestramsandferriesThebusandtramservicesinGenevaarerunbytheTPG(TransportsPublicsGenevois)wwwtpgch
Busesand trams run from0600ndash2400dependingon the serviceEachbusandtramstophastimetablesandmapscoveringtheentireGenevanetwork
ThetramwayisunderconstantexpansionoftenresultinginroadworksTheTPGwebsitewwwtpgchisprovidinginformationontheirservicestimetablesmapsinformationonroadworksandgeneralinformation
On Friday and Saturday nights the TPG runs a night bus serviceNoctambus which runs from 000 ndash 0400 (although times can beinfrequentandirregular)
How to purchase a ticket
Allvisitorsstayingatahotel inGenevacanbenefitfromtheGenevaTransport Card with no additional cost This personal and non-transferablepassisestablisheduponthevisitorrsquoscheck-inatthehotelenabling itsholderuseof theentirepublic transportationnetwork inGenevawithout restriction (bus trainandboat)withvalidity for theentiredurationofhisherstayincludingthedepartureday
IfarrivingattheairportyoucanpickupafreeticketforpublictransportfromthemachineinthebaggagecollectionareaattheArrivallevelThisUniresoticketofferedbyGenevaInternationalAirportallowsyoutousepublictransportinGenevafreeforaperiodof80minutes
Regularticketscanalsobepurchasedfromthemachineslocatedatbusstops(CHForEurochangerequired)andattheSwissrailwaystation
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4 5 Mandarin Oriental ldquoBel-Airrdquo bus ndeg 1 ndeg 3 ndeg 5 ndeg 7 ndeg 10 or ndeg 19
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6 5 Swissocirctel ldquoPlace du Portrdquo bus ndeg 6 ndeg 8 ndeg 9 or ndeg 27
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8 4 Auteuil ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
9 4 Bristol ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
10 4 Cornavin ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
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12 4 De la Vendeacutee ldquoPetit-Vendeacuteerdquo bus ndeg 21
13 4 Epsom ldquoButinirdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg15
14 4 Le Montbrillant ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
15 4 Les Nations ldquoVidolletrdquo bus ndeg 5
16 4 Nash-Ville ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
17 4 NH Geneva Airport na free shuttle from hotel to airport
18 4 NH Rex ldquoCharmillesrdquo bus ndeg 10 ldquoServetterdquo tram ndeg 14 or ndeg 16
19 4 Novotel ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
20 4 Rotary ldquoChantepouletrdquo bus ndeg 10
21 4 Royal ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
22 4 Tiffany ldquoPlace du Cirquerdquo bus ndeg 1 ldquoRue du Standrdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15 ldquoBel-Airrdquo bus ndeg 10
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24 3 Astoria ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
25 3 Bernina ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
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27 3 Cristal ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
28 3 Drake amp Longchamp ldquoButinirdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
29 3 Edelweiss ldquoNavigationrdquo bus ndeg 1
30 3 Eden ldquoSismondirdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
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33 3 Jade ldquoMocirclerdquo tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
34 3 Kipling ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
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40 3 Ramada Encore ldquoStade de Genegraveverdquo bus ndeg ndeg 21 ndeg 22 ndeg 42 or ndeg 43
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42 3 Suisse ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
43 3 Suitehotel ldquoPailly (Balexert)rdquo bus ndeg 10
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6 5 Swissocirctel ldquoPlace du Portrdquo bus ndeg 6 ndeg 8 ndeg 9 or ndeg 27
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9 4 Bristol ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
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20 4 Rotary ldquoChantepouletrdquo bus ndeg 10
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2 5 Intercontinental ldquoIntercontinentalrdquo bus ndeg 5
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4 5 Mandarin Oriental ldquoBel-Airrdquo bus ndeg 1 ndeg 3 ndeg 5 ndeg 7 ndeg 10 or ndeg 19
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6 5 Swissocirctel ldquoPlace du Portrdquo bus ndeg 6 ndeg 8 ndeg 9 or ndeg 27
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42 3 Suisse ldquoGare Cornavinrdquo bus ndeg 5 tram ndeg 13 or ndeg 15
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