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October 2008

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October 2008

N.O.T.E.S Advanced Course
    Place: Strasbourg, France
    Time: October 3 - 4, 2008
    Organizer: IRCAD/EITS Laparoscopic Training Center, University of Strasbourg, France
    General information: N.O.T.E.S = Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopy Surgery
      EITS = European Institute of Telesurgery
    More information:
      Web-site: www.websurg.com

    ACG 2008 Annual Scientific Meeting and Postgraduate Course 6th European Mucosal Immunology Group meeting (EMIG)-2008
      Venue: Milan, Italy
      Time: October 8 - 10, 2008
      Organizer: The European Mucosal Immunology Group
      General information:
      More information:
        Web-site: www.emig2008.it
        Map of Milan

      18th World Congress of the International Association of Surgeons, Gastroenterologists and Oncologists
        Venue: Istanbul, Turkey
        Time: October 8 - 11, 2008
        Organizer: The Association of Gastroenterology and General Surgery of Türkiye
        General information: "International Association of General Surgery and Gastroenterologists (IASG) is a great opportunity to share experience, knowledge and culture among general surgeons, gastroenterologists and oncologists all over the World. It promises an interactive learning stage, a colorful environment to update knowledge and unforgettable experience of making new friends and meeting colleagues from different backgrounds and countries.
        Türkiye is a modern country where eastern and western civilizations meet in perfect harmony. Various important civilizations that have flourished on this land since 9,000 B.C. Istanbul, the only city in the world built on two continents, guards the precious relics of three great empires in the past. The reminiscences of Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman cultures are still present in every corner of this exciting city. Istanbul, a unique link between the East and the West, offers modern facilities, amazing natural beauty and history, outstanding cultural life and entertainment, diverse gastronomic experience and the traditional Turkish hospitality.
        The scientific program will cover the most important and exciting topics in the fields of surgery, gastroenterology, hepatology and endoscopy. The faculty, consists of well-known scientists, will contribute much to the success of this congress by sharing updates, new findings and their experiences.
        The participants and accompanying guests will have the wonderful opportunity to discover this magnificient city for some unforgettable memories with the rich social program, offering tours and excursions as well as social events."
        Web-site: http://www.iasg2008.org/index.php
        Map of Istanbul


      American College of Surgeons, Clinical Congress
        Place: San Fransisco, USA
        Time: October 12 - 17, 2008
        Organizer: ACS, Americal College of Surgeons
        More information: Phone (312) 664-4050
          Web-site: www.facs.org
          Email: gstrauch@facs.org or fniespodziewanski@facs.org

        "Endoscopy Festival on Gastroenterology - 2008"
        10th Digestive Endoscopy conference of Chinese PLA General Hospital
          Place: Beijing, China
          Time: October 17 - 19, 2008
          Organizer: Beijing Training Centger of the Asian Pacific Society for Digestive Endoscopy
          General information: Beijing is the 2008 Olympic City!
          More information: Dr. Qiyang Huang
            Endoscopy Centre
            Chinese PLA General Hospital
            Fuxing Load 28
            Beijing 100853
            China

        American Dietetic Association: Food and Nutrition Conference & Expo
          Venue: Chicago, IL, USA
          Time: October 18 - 21, 2008
          Organizer: American Dietetic Association
          Web-site: www.eatright.org

        16th UEGW (United European Gastroenterology Week) Australian Gastroenterology Week
        The International Association for the Study of the Liver 2008 Meeting (50th Anniversary)
          Venue: San Fransisco, CA, USA
          Time: October 31 - November 2, 2008
          Organizer: IASL, the International Association for the Study of the Liver
          More information: Wolfgang H. Caselman
            IASL Secretary-Treasurer
            Bav. Stade Ministry of Environment
            Public Health and Consumer Protection
            P.O.Box 81 01 40
            81901 Munich
            Germany
          Web-site: http://www.iaslonline.com
          Map of San Fransisco


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