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Interasma'97 Annual Meeting Western Europe Chapter Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Canary Islands Spain December, 3 - 5, 1997 Second Announcement, Preliminary Programme and Call for Papers  All abstracts must be in English. Abstract Forms with three photocopies must be submitted by October 15th 1997, and must adhere to the guidelines given in the enclosed Abstract Form. (partial) translation : | Français/French |  :-) LIST OF CONTENTS President's Message Programme at a Glance Interasma Board members Social Programme Congress Organization Accompanying Persons     Programme Scientific Programme Registration Procedure Main symposia Hotel Accommodation Parallel symposia General Information Post-graduate Course Tours and Excursions Practical Course on culture     and identification of acarus Post-Congress Tours Lectures for General     Attendants Main Sponsors Abstracts Information Official Organization Sponsors Commercial Exhibition City Map ...

President's message

Dear friends,
We are pleased that the Executive Committee of INTERASMA has decided to celebrate the Annual Meeting of Western European Regional Chapter for 1997 in the city of Las Palmas of Gran Canaria. For this meeting we will make every effort to obtain the highest scientific level, inviting renowned researchers to participate in the discussion of the main topics.

The Canary Islands, located, some 115 Kms, off the coast of northwest Africa, and a two-hour flight from Madrid, constitute a unique exotic landscape, with the diversity of climate and geography. The seven islands are divided administratively into two provinces: to the east, the Island of Gran Canaria (of which Las Palmas is the capital), and the neighbouring islads of Lanzarote and Fuerteventura; to the west the province of Tenerife (whose capital is Santa Cruz) with the nearby islands of La Palma, La Gomera and El Hierro.

In ancient times, these were known as The Fortunate Islands for the gentle climate and temperatures that range between 16 and 24 degrees throughout the year. Although this is pleasant, the influence of asthma is high, often appearing in early stages, with a predominance of dust mites as well as monosensitivity

The Local Organizing Committee will provide you with an interesting social programme which will enable us to share memorable hours of companionship and friendship.

It will be both a pleasure and an honour, to welcome you to these fortunate Canary Islands, which we are sure you will enjoy and will be provided ample opportunity to share science, culture and entertainment.

Dr. A. Sánchez Palacios Dr. F. Muñoz López
Chairman Local Committee Chairman Scientific Committee

INTERASMA

The aim of INTERASMA is to promote the understanding of bronchial asthma and related diseases especially with regard to their etiology, pathological mechanisms, pathophysiology, therapy, epidemiology, rehabilitation and prevention.

The Association is open to all persons across the whole spectrum of medicine who might be interested in these bronchial diseases.

CONGRESS ORGANIZATION

Congress General Secretariat

ULTRAMAR EXPRESS
Domingo J. Navarro, 1
35002 Las Palmas de G.C. Las Palmas - Islas Canarias - Spain
Tlf. (34-28) 36.18.11 Fax. (34-28) 37.31.39 E-mail: gcasanova (at) uex.es

SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME

AIMS OF THE CONGRESS

The Western European Regional Chapter has the new feature of updating etiopathogenic mechanisms, treatment, epidemiology and prevention of asthma.

At this meeting we wish to point out the problems of asthma for different age groups and its consequences.

Occupational asthma, with which our country has a long experience, and finally, the fundamental pillar of our etiological treatment consisting of immunotherapy.

The active and involved participation of allergists, pneumologists, pediatricians and "ORLs" is an important objective in order to try and unify therapeutic criteria and diagnoses.

The Scientific Body of the Congress will be structured in several types of Sessions:

• Main Symposia
• Parallel Symposia
• Oral Communications
• Poster Sessions
• Post Graduate Course
• Practical Course
• Lectures for General Audience

    MAIN SYMPOSIA

PARALLEL SYMPOSIA

POST-GRADUATE COURSE

Monday, December 1st 09:00 hs.

This Course is recognised as a 10-hours credit and will be held at the Colegio de Médicos de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.d, within the "Infection and Immunity" doctorate programme.

Advances in hypersensitivity. Anaphylaxis

For further information, please call: (34-28) 44 41 99

COURSE ON CULTURE AND IDENTIFICATION OF ACARUS

Tuesday, 2nd December, from 09:00 till 18:00 hs.
Course Director: E. Fernández Caldas

This Course is a practical Course mainly aimed at allergists and will be held at the Department of Microbiology, at the Centro de Ciencias de la Salud.

Limited number of seats available (up to 20), and pre-registration will be necessary.
Deadline for enrolment September 30th.

GENERAL AUDIENCE SESSIONS

The aim of these Sessions is to inform local asthma patients and their families, and answer any doubts.

VENUE: CICCA Auditorium. Centro de Iniciativas de La Caja Insular de Ahorros.
Alameda de Colón, nº 1

PROGRAMME:

Monday, December 1st, from 19:00 to 21:00 hs.

ASTHMATIC SCHOOLCHILDREN

Tuesday, December 2nd, from 18:00 to 21:00 hs.

SYMPTOMATIC TREATMENT AND EDUCATION OF ASTHMATIC PATIENTS

Wednasday, December 3rd, from 19:00 to 22:00 hs.

EFFICIENCY AND SAFETY in asthma immunotherapy

ABSTRACTS INFORMATION

The Scientific Committee welcomes the submission of original contribution for presentation at the INTERASMA'97.

Submission and Closing Date

All abstracts must be in English. Abstract Forms with three photocopies must be submitted by October 15th 1997, and must adhere to the guidelines given in the enclosed Abstract Form. Please note that an abstract cannot be accepted unless it is accompanied by a completed Registration Form and the appropriate Registration Fee.

Presentation and Notification

All abstracts will be acknowledged on receipt. The corresponding author will be notified of acceptance of presentation by 30th June 1997. Based upon their scientific merit, some of the accepted abstracts will be selected for oral presentation.

Mailing address for Abstract Form

Mail your original abstract with three copies by airmail or courier to the Congress Secretariat:

ULTRAMAR EXPRESS
Professional Congress Organizer
Domingo J. Navarro, 1 - 4ª Pl., Of. 5
35002 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria - Spain

COMMERCIAL EXHIBITION

Pharmaceutical and other interested parties are invited to exhibit their products, materials, or other information in the wide exhibition area available at the Congress Centre from Wednesday to Friday, from 08.30 to 18.00 hrs. Please contact the Congress Secretariat for further information, including available space plans and cost calculations.

SOCIAL PROGRAMME

Tuesday, 2nd December 1997
Welcome Cocktail and Opening Ceremony

Thursday, 4th December 1997
Closing Dinner at Santa Catalina Hotel

Friday, 5th December 1997
Closing Ceremony

ACCOMPANYING PERSONS PROGRAMME

In addition to the Congress Social Events, two Excursions will be organized for registered Accompanying persons.
Other optional Tours will also be offered for attendants during their stay in Gran Canaria.

POST CONGRESS TOURS

ULTRAMAR EXPRESS will offer a complete programm of optional Post Congress Tours, including visits to other islands of archipelago, such as Tenerife and Lanzarote.
Please contact ULTRAMAR EXPRESS, for more detailed information.

REGISTRATION PROCEDURE
Deadline for registration: 30th September 1997

The enclosed Registration Form must be returned to the Congress Secretariat before 30th September 1997, filled in using a typewriter, or in bold capital letters if by hand. The Form must be accompanied by payment. No registration will be considered until payment is received.

(*)Please attach certificate

Fees include:

• Access to all sessions and Scientific exhibitions
• Final Programme
• Attendance certificate
• Abstract summary book
• Simultaneous translation auriculars
• Welcom cocktail
• Work lunches
• Coffee breaks

Acccompanying Persons fee includes Welcom cocktail

Payments

• By bank draft in Pesetas payable to ULTRAMAR EXPRESS, against a Spanish bank
• By bank transfer to: ULTRAMAR EXPRESS - Re: INTERASMA,
  to LA CAJA INSULAR DE AHORROS
  Acc. No. 2052 - 8000 - 78 - 3303856004.
  (Transfer fees on your charge).
• By Credit Card (Visa, Eurocard, Mastercard)
  Card No.____________________ Exp. Date ____________________

Cancellation

Registered participants and accompanying guests unable to attend the Congress may ask for refunds; a cancellation fee of 25% will be withheld if refund is requested before September 30th; and 50% if before October 31st. No refunds will be accepted if requested after that date.

GRAN CANARIA

Gran Canaria is a surprising island, full of contrasting landscapes with endless golden sandy beaches and dunes, green fields,and deep ravines,...
Together with a wonderful all-year round spring-like climate weather Gran Canaria has become the holiday destination for millions of people.
In proportion to its size, Gran Canaria, is the island with the largest number of reservoirs, in the whole Europe.

LAS PALMAS DE GRAN CANARIA

This is the most highly populated City in the Canary archipelago, with more than 500,000 inhabitants. It is the eighth largest City in Spain, with an area of 11km. by 4km.
The island's capital, together with the technical infrastructure and the Trades Fair Pavillion has a whole range of hotel and tourist oriented services, several Museums, Exhibition Halls, Monuments and Historical buildings, as well as the traditional hospitality of its local people.
Its marvellous climate means one can swim on the spectacular beach of Las Canteras.
All of this make it the ideal place not only for work activities but also provide the background for an unforgettable stay.

AIR TRANSPORT

IBERIA, International Airlines of Spain has been appointed as the official Air carrier for INTERASMA97. Special fares have been negotiated for Congress attendants (approx. 50% discount off the full rates on domestic flights, 25% discount off on European flights, and the unconditional application of apex and pex fares, subject to seat availability has been agreed).

Please consult ULTRAMAR EXPRESS for more details.

LOCAL TRANSPORT

The Congress Organisers will provide Congress participants with transport from the official Hotels to the Congress Venue and viceversa, and to the Congress Social Events, for those making their Hotel reservations through Ultramar Express.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATION

A large number of Rooms have been reserved by ULTRAMAR EXPRESS for the Congress attendants, at special prices, in several,3, 4 and 5 star Hotels in Las Palmas.
Please make your reservation using the Congress Registration Form, before 30th September 1997. After that date, we cannot guarantee your reservation.
No reservation will be confirmed without payment by Bank Draft, Bank Transfer or Credit Card.

In case of Hotel cancellation, participants may ask for refunds; a cancellation fee of ONE NIGHT will be withheld if cancellation is made in writing before September 30th; 50% of total reservation amount if cancelled before October 31st. No refunds will be accepted for cancellations advised after that date.

TIME INFORMATION

Please bear in mind that the time in the Canary Islands is one hour less than in the rest of Spain and Western Europe.

CONGRESS GENERAL INFORMATION

Site of the Congress
Congress Centre
Avda. de la Feria, 1
35012 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Congress General Secretariat
ULTRAMAR EXPRESS
Domingo J. Navarro, 1 - 4ª pl., Of. 5
35002 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain)
Tlf. (34-28) 36.18.11 Fax. (34-28) 37.31.39 E-mail: gcasanova (at) uex.es

Scientific Secretariat E-mail: asma97 (at) lixintercom.es
The Secretariat’s scheduled time on Site will be from Wednesday to Friday from 08.30 to 18.00 hrs.

Instructions for correspondence
The Organising Committee will only be responsible for the organisational work undertaken directly with the General Secretariat.

Assistance and Insurance
Participants are advised to make their own arrangements regarding travel insurance and medical assistance during the Congress. Neither the Organization nor the Congress Secretariat is able to accept any responsibility whatsoever for damage or injury to persons or their belongings during the Congress.

Language
The official language of the INTERASMA'97 will be ENGLISH.
Simultaneous translation into English and Spanish will be provided

Climate
In early December, the climate in Las Palmas is characterized by a mild-humid temperature; most of the time it enjoy bright sunshine. We therefor recommend to pack light, comfortable clothing.

SPAIN PRACTICAL INFORMATION

BANKS
Business is transacted from 9.00 a.m. to 14.00 hrs. Monday to Friday and till 13.00 hrs. on Saturdays. Money can be changed outside normal banking hours at Hotels, Travel Agencies and other businesses displaying a "Cambio" sign. Always have your passport or Identity Card on you when changing money or travellers cheques.

CURRENCY
The monetary unit in Spain is the Peseta, which is technically divided into 100 céntimos. Coins: 1, 5, 25, 50, 100, 200 and 500 Pesetas. Banknotes: 1,000, 2,000, 5,000 and 10,000.
All international Credit Cards (Visa, American Express, Master, Diners Club, etc.) are widely accepted by Hotels, Restaurants and Shopping Centres.

SHOPS
Open from 9:00 to 13:30 hrs. and from 16:00 to 19:00 or 20:00 hrs. Apart from the big Department Stores, most businesses observe the midday pause.

RESTAURANTS
Lunch is served from about 13:00 to 15:00 or 16:00 hrs., and dinner from 20:00 or 21:00 to 23:00 hrs. or later.

TIPPING
Since the service charge is normally included in restaurant and hotel bills, tipping is optional. However, it is appropriate to give something to porters, waiters, lavatory attendants, taxi drivers, tourist guides, etc.

ELECTRICITY
Electric supply is AC 220 V. Standard continental two round, two pin plugs for appliances.

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