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The Program Dear Colleagues, On behalf of the 100th anniversary of the first transsphenoidal approach to the pituitary performed by Hermann Schloffer in 1907, we are proud to host the 2007 meeting of the International Society of Pituitary Surgeons in Vienna, Austria, September 7-10, 2007. The dates will allow our meeting to fall just after the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies' (EANS) Congress held in Glasgow, September 2-7, 2007. Meeting venues and program overview September 7: Josephinum (Department of History of Medicine of the Medical University Vienna) Registration and visit of the museum of endoscopy, one of the largest endoscope collections in the world. September 8 - 9: Convention centre of the Old General Hospital of Vienna The meeting itself will take place in a modern venue embedded in the historic surroundings of the old general hospital, established at the end of the 18th century by Austrian Emperor Joseph II, son of Maria Theresia. (September 8) Gala dinner at the Museum of Natural History (September 9) Social evening at a traditional “Heuriger” September 10: Ancient congress hall of the “Gesellschaft der Ärzte” Discussion of historic and prospective issues Topics Non-functioning/clinically silent pituitary adenomas have been selected as the primary topic of the meeting. Please enter your presentation into one of the following subjects: Anatomy/Radiology, Pathology, Endocrinology, Microscopic Surgery, Endoscopic Surgery, Extended Approaches, Radiosurgery/Radiotherapy, Free Communications, Historical Issues or Future Developments. As always with ISPS meetings, however, we welcome your suggestions for discussions of topics and papers or posters. Registration The registration deadline for this year’s conference is June 1st, 2007. Please be sure to download and complete the 2007 meeting registration form. The registration fee is EUR 500 for participants and EUR 200 for spouses/guests and includes attendance of the social program and dinner. We ask you to pay via bank transfer to the following account: Medical University Vienna BankAustria – Creditanstalt, Bank No. 12000 Account No. 02250 550 700 IBAN: AT 4711000 02250 550 700 BIC: BKAUATWW Title: KO27736005 ISPS2007 We may remind you that in case of cancellation after August 1st, 2007, no refund can be paid. Accommodation For the duration of the ISPS meeting, we have made special arrangements with the following hotels in the vicinity of the venue:
For these hotels, we ask you to make your reservations via our travel agency (Mrs. Kadgien, phone +43/1/58804-176 or email d.kadgien@mondial-congress.com). Extended stay requests may also be arranged through our agency, though you are of course welcome to arrange your accommodation of choice on your own. All recommended venues and hotels are located near the city center of Vienna and there will be ample time for a visit to the famous sights, including Schonbrunn Castle, the opera house, St. Stephan's cathedral, the Hofburg with its Spanish Riding School and many other destinations. If you have not already done so, please be sure to complete the membership form IN ADDITION TO your registration for the 2007 meeting so you may be included in future mailings regarding our upcoming conference. We look forward to welcoming you in Vienna. Engelbert Knosp 2007 ISPS Meeting Chairman Stefan Wolfsberger 2007 ISPS Meeting Organizer Back to top |
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