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Page 1: Meridiano Congress International - EXCEMED · Conference on: Challenging issues in ART Barcelona, Spain, November 12-13, 2010 Barcelona, Spain, November 12-13, 2010 AIM OF THE CONFERENCE

Mail to

:

Meridiano Congress International

Att:

Debora Urbinelli

Via Mentana, 2/B

00185 Rome

Italy

Mail to

:

Meridiano Congress International

Att:

Debora Urbinelli

Via Mentana, 2/B

00185 Rome

Italy

Your Continuing Medical Education Partnerwww.seronosymposia.org

Copyright © Serono Symposia International Foundation, 2010. All rights reserved.

Barcelona, Spai

n -Nove

mber12-13,2010

Challenging issues in ART

PRELIMINARY PROGRAM

Your Continuing Medical Education Partnerwww.seronosymposia.org

CMYK

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CMYK

Registration Form Hotel Accommodation Form

Last Name First Name Academic Title

Institution Department

Address

City State/Country Zip

Office Telephone Number(s) Mobile Telephone Number(s)

Fax Number E-mail

REGISTRATION FEE

Full registration fee € 350,00

I require special assistance (wheelchair, auxiliary aids) or special dietary requirements:

PAYMENT

Payment by Bank Transfer headed to: “Meridiano viaggi e turismo s.r.l" BANCA INTERMOBILIARE S.p.A FILIALE DI ROMA - VIA DONIZETTI, 14 - 00198 ROME - ITALY Account number: 000000003808 IBAN: IT11 C030 4303 2000 0000 0003 808 - SWIFT: BIMTITTTXXX

Payment by Credit Card

Charge to the following Credit Card (Handling fee 3.5%): MasterCard/EuroCard Visa

Card Number Exp. Date

Card Holder Name (PLEASE PRINT) Card Holder’s Signature Date

ONLY REGISTRATION FORMS ACCOMPANIED WITH PAYMENT CAN BE PROCESSED.

Mail to: Meridiano Congress International • Att.: Debora UrbinelliVia Mentana, 2/B • 00185 Rome, Italy

Phone: +39-06-88595 232 • Fax: +39-06-88595 234E-mail: [email protected]

Full penalty will be applied for cancellationafter October 1, 2010

Serono Symposia International FoundationConference on:

Challenging issues in ARTBarcelona, Spain, November 12-13, 2010

Barcelona, Spain, November 12-13, 2010

Last Name First Name Academic Title

Institution Department

Address

City State/Country Zip

Office Telephone Number(s) Mobile Telephone Number(s)

Fax Number E-mail

For hotel reservation, please return the completed form with full prepayment of the requested nights.Hotel Reservation forms without prepayment cannot be processed.

DEADLINE FOR RESERVATIONS: May 31, 2010. Reservations after this date are not guaranteed and will be made on a space-available basis.

HOTEL NH CONSTANZA

Double room for single use: € 175,00

Double room: € 192,00

Check in Check out (N° of nights: )

Rates include breakfast and city taxes.

PAYMENT

Payment by Bank Transfer headed to: “Meridiano viaggi e turismo s.r.l" BANCA INTERMOBILIARE S.p.A FILIALE DI ROMA - VIA DONIZETTI, 14 - 00198 ROME - ITALY Account number: 000000003808 IBAN: IT11 C030 4303 2000 0000 0003 808 - SWIFT: BIMTITTTXXX

Payment by Credit Card

Charge to the following Credit Card (Handling fee 3.5%): MasterCard/EuroCard Visa

Card Number Exp. Date

Card Holder Name (PLEASE PRINT) Card Holder’s Signature Date

Mail to: Meridiano Congress International • Att.: Debora UrbinelliVia Mentana, 2/B • 00185 Rome, Italy

Phone: +39-06-88595 232 • Fax: +39-06-88595 234E-mail: [email protected]

Cancellations will be subject to full penalty

Serono Symposia International FoundationConference on:

Challenging issues in ARTBarcelona, Spain, November 12-13, 2010

Barcelona, Spain, November 12-13, 2010

AIM OF THE CONFERENCEThe increasing successes of ART procedures have, over time, led to thepossibility of using the techniques in subjects where infertility is combineswith disorders and diseases. The aim of this conference is to review andanalyze the difficult and challenging situations in this kind of complicatedpatients undergoing assisted reproduction techniques. Practicalapproaches to managing cases such as subjects genetic, systemic ormajor viral diseases, poor ART outcomes, surgical issues, disabilities andcancer survivors, where the normal procedures might result in high failurerates, will be discussed by experts in dealing with such difficult cases.

LEARNING OBJECTIVESAfter attending this conference participants will be able to:• Evaluate the impact of diseases and disabilities on reproductivefunction

• Select ART patients with potential complications• Implement ART procedures to improve outcomes in subjects withspecific complications

TARGET AUDIENCEThe conference is aimed at clinicians involved in the fertility field.

ACCREDITATIONSerono Symposia International Foundation (www.seronosymposia.org)will submit this program “Challenging issues in ART” (Barcelona, Spain- November 12-13, 2010) for accreditation by the European AccreditationCouncil for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME), and the ItalianMinistry of Health.

Serono Symposia International Foundation Conference on:

Challenging Issues in Art

Barcelona, November 12-13, 2010

All Serono Symposia International Foundation programs are organized solely to promote the exchangeand dissemination of scientific and medical information. No forms of promotional activities arepermitted. There may be presentations discussing investigational uses of various products. These viewsare the responsibility of the named speakers, and do not represent an endorsement or recommendationon the part of Serono Symposia International Foundation. This program is made possible thanks to theunrestricted Educational grant received from: Centre d’Esclerosi Multiple de Catalunya, Vall d'HebronUniversity Hospital, ComtecMed, Congrex Sweden, Congrex Switzerland, Cryo-Save, Datanalysis, Esaote,Fundación IVI, ISFP International Society for Fertility Preservation, ISMH International Society of Men’sHealth, K.I.T.E., Merck Serono, Meridiano Viaggi e Turismo, Ministry of Health of the State of Israel,University of Catania.

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SCIENTIFIC ORGANIZERPedro N. BarriDepartment of Obstetrics, Gynecology and ReproductionInstitut Universitari DexeusBarcelona, Spain

SCIENTIFIC SECRETARIATSerono Symposia International FoundationSalita di San Nicola da Tolentino, 1/b00187 Rome, ItalyProject Manager: Francesca PellegrinoPhone: +39-06-420413 511Fax: +39-06-420413 677E-mail: [email protected] Serono Symposia International Foundationis a Swiss Foundation with headquarters in14, rue du Rhône, 1204 Geneva, Switzerland

ORGANIZING SECRETARIATMeridiano Congress InternationalVia Mentana, 2/B - 00185 Rome - ItalyCongress Coordinator: Debora UrbinelliPhone: +39-06-88595 232Fax: +39-06-88595 234E-mail: [email protected]

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LIST OF SPEAKERS AND CHAIRMEN

Adam H. BalenDepartment of Reproductive Medicine and SurgeryLeeds Teaching Hospitals The Leeds Centre for Reproductive MedicineSeacroft HospitalLeeds, UK

Pedro N. BarriDepartment of Obstetrics, Gynecology and ReproductionInstitut Universitari DexeusBarcelona, Spain

José Bellver PradasInstituto Valenciano de Infertilidad (IVI) University of ValenciaValencia, Spain

Ernesto Bosch AparicioInstituto Valenciano de Infertilidad (IVI) Valencia, Spain

Klaus BühlerCentre for Reproductive Medicine and Gynecological EndocrinologyHannover, Germany

Rosario BuxaderasDepartment of Obstetrics, Gynecology and ReproductionInstitut Universitari DexeusBarcelona, Spain

Joaquin Calaf AlsinaDepartment of Obstetrics and GynecologyHospital de la Santa Creu i Sant PauBarcelona, Spain

Miguel Angel Checa VizcainoDepartment of Obstetrics and GynecologyHospital Universitari del Mar Autonomous University of BarcelonaBarcelona, Spain

Oriol CollDepartment of Maternal-Fetal MedicineInstitute Clinic of Gynecology, Obstetrics and NeonatologyHospital Clinic, University of BarcelonaBarcelona, Spain

Buenaventura Coroleu LletgetDepartment of Obstetrics, Gynecology and ReproductionInstitut Universitari DexeusBarcelona, Spain

Robert FischerFertility Center HamburgHamburg, Germany

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List of Speakers and Chairmen

Carlo ForestaDepartment of Histology, Microbiology, and Medical Biotechnologies Section of Clinical Pathology and Centre for Male Gamete Cryopreservation University of PadovaPadova, Italy

Luca GianaroliSocietà Italiana Studi Medicina della Riproduzione (S.I.S.Me.R.)Reproductive Medicine UnitBologna, Italy

Diana Guerra DiazInstituto Valenciano de Infertilidad (IVI) BarcelonaBarcelona, Spain

Guido PenningsBioethics Institute GhentGhent UniversityGhent, Belgium

Elizabeth Anna PrittsWisconsin Fertility InstituteMiddleton, Wisconsin, USA

María Sánchez SerranoInstituto Valenciano de Infertilidad (IVI) University of ValenciaValencia, Spain

Gemma SesmiloEndocrinology ServiceInstitut Universitari DexeusBarcelona, Spain

Annika StrandellDepartment of Obstetrics and GynecologyInstitute of Clinical SciencesUniversity of GothenburgGothenburg, Sweden

Xavier Vendrell MontónReproductive genetics unit Sistemas genomicos BiomedicaPaterna, Valencia, Spain

Pere Viscasillas MolinsDepartment of Obstetrics and GynecologyHospital de la Santa Creu i Sant PauBarcelona, Spain

Hakan YaraliDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology School of MedicineHacettepe University & Anatolia IVF CenterAnkara, Turkey

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FRIDAY - NOVEMBER 12

08.00 Registration

08.15 Serono Symposia International Foundation WelcomeRobert Fischer, Germany

08.20 Scientific Organizer WelcomePedro N. Barri, Spain

SESSION I

Genetics and Life Habits

Chair: P. Barri, Spain - L. Gianaroli, Italy

08.30 L1: Avoiding inheritance: PGD for monogenic disordersX. Vendrell Montón, Spain

09.10 L2: Chromosomal Abnormalities: Klinefelter syndrome, Turner’s syndrome, others H. Yarali, Turkey

09.50 L3: BMI and Life Habits: Diet, Smoking, Alcohol consumptionJ. Bellver Pradas, Spain

10.30 L4: Patients with psychological disordersD. Guerra Diaz, Spain

11.10 Coffee Break

SESSION II

Poor ART outcomes patients

Chair: G. Pennings, Belgium - B. Coroleu Lletget, Spain

11.30 L5: Poor responders and aged womenE. Bosch, Spain

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Scientific Program

12.10 L6: Patients with repeated implantation failures P.N. Barri, Spain

12.50 L7: Patients with repeated miscarriagesR. Buxaderas, Spain

13.30 Lunch

SESSION III

Surgical issues and PCOS

Chair: A. H. Balen, UK - M.A. Checa Vizcaino, Spain

14.30 L8: Myomas E. Pritts, USA

15.10 L9: Endometriosis K. Bühler, Germany

15.50 L10: Hydrosalpinx A. Strandell, Sweden

16.30 Coffee Break

16.50 L11: PCOS A. H. Balen, UK

17.30 L12: Varicocele as male infertility factorC. Foresta, Italy

18.10 End of the first day

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SESSION IV

Cancer Survivors and Postmenopausal Patients

Chair: A. Strandell, Sweden - P. Viscasillas, Spain

09.00 L13: Cancer SurvivorsM. Sánchez Serrano, Spain

09.40 L14: Ethical aspects of ART in postmenopausal womenG. Pennings, Belgium

10.20 Coffee Break

SESSION V

Systemic Diseases and Viral Infections

Chair: P. Barri, Spain - J. Calaf, Spain

10.50 L15: Major Metabolic and Cardiovascular DisordersG. Sesmilo, Spain

11.30 L16: Viral InfectionsO. Coll, Spain

12.10 Conclusion

12.30 End of the meeting and lunch

SATURDAY - NOVEMBER 13

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General Information

VENUENH ConstanzaC/ Deu i Mata, 69-9908029 Barcelona (Spain)Phone: +34.93.28.11.500Fax: +34.93.41.00.335 www.nh-hotels.com

LANGUAGEThe official language of this conference will be English.

REGISTRATION FEEThe registration fee is € 350,00This fee includes:• Scientific sessions• Conference coffee breaks, luncheons• Conference dinner• Conference material• Certificate of attendance

If you require special assistance (wheelchair, auxiliary aids) or you havespecial dietary requirements, please contact us at:

[email protected]

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONSee the enclosed Hotel Accommodation Form.

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General Information

LOCATION

Barcelona was founded on the Mediterraneancoast between two rivers more than two thousandyears ago.It is located in the North East of theIberian Peninsula, just a short distance from France.Romans, Arabs and Christians all influencedBarcelona throughout the centuries. Traces of thisdiverse history with contrasting cultures can befound all over the city. From the Gothic Quarterbuilt on Roman ruins to its Art Noveau districtdominated by Gaudí's exuberant architecture:Barcelona surely is a city of contrasts.

PERSONAL DATA TREATMENT - INFORMATIVE DOCUMENTIn compliance with the article 13 of Italian Legislative Decree n. 196, 30 June 2003, we inform you that yourpersonal data will be processed, with or without the use of electronic or automated means, via suitable toolsthat will guarantee security and confidentiality. Personal data from you supplied will be communicated toContinuing Medical Education Accreditation Authorities, to agencies that will take care of the wholeaccreditation process and agencies that will take care of the logistics of the event; should we not receive thebelow requested data, we will not be able to process your registration to the event.

At anytime you may exercise your rights as laid down in the art. 7 of Italian Legislative Decree n. 196, 30 June2003 of the Italian Law, by contacting the Data Controller Serono Symposia International Foundation(Salita di San Nicola da Tolentino, 1/b - 00187 Rome, Italy) in the person of Data Processor, Michèle Piraux

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CMYK

Registration Form Hotel Accommodation Form

Last Name First Name Academic Title

Institution Department

Address

City State/Country Zip

Office Telephone Number(s) Mobile Telephone Number(s)

Fax Number E-mail

REGISTRATION FEE

Full registration fee € 350,00

I require special assistance (wheelchair, auxiliary aids) or special dietary requirements:

PAYMENT

Payment by Bank Transfer headed to: “Meridiano viaggi e turismo s.r.l" BANCA INTERMOBILIARE S.p.A FILIALE DI ROMA - VIA DONIZETTI, 14 - 00198 ROME - ITALY Account number: 000000003808 IBAN: IT11 C030 4303 2000 0000 0003 808 - SWIFT: BIMTITTTXXX

Payment by Credit Card

Charge to the following Credit Card (Handling fee 3.5%): MasterCard/EuroCard Visa

Card Number Exp. Date

Card Holder Name (PLEASE PRINT) Card Holder’s Signature Date

ONLY REGISTRATION FORMS ACCOMPANIED WITH PAYMENT CAN BE PROCESSED.

Mail to: Meridiano Congress International • Att.: Debora UrbinelliVia Mentana, 2/B • 00185 Rome, Italy

Phone: +39-06-88595 232 • Fax: +39-06-88595 234E-mail: [email protected]

Full penalty will be applied for cancellationafter October 1, 2010

Serono Symposia International FoundationConference on:

Challenging issues in ARTBarcelona, Spain, November 12-13, 2010

Barcelona, Spain, November 12-13, 2010

Last Name First Name Academic Title

Institution Department

Address

City State/Country Zip

Office Telephone Number(s) Mobile Telephone Number(s)

Fax Number E-mail

For hotel reservation, please return the completed form with full prepayment of the requested nights.Hotel Reservation forms without prepayment cannot be processed.

DEADLINE FOR RESERVATIONS: May 31, 2010. Reservations after this date are not guaranteed and will be made on a space-available basis.

HOTEL NH CONSTANZA

Double room for single use: € 175,00

Double room: € 192,00

Check in Check out (N° of nights: )

Rates include breakfast and city taxes.

PAYMENT

Payment by Bank Transfer headed to: “Meridiano viaggi e turismo s.r.l" BANCA INTERMOBILIARE S.p.A FILIALE DI ROMA - VIA DONIZETTI, 14 - 00198 ROME - ITALY Account number: 000000003808 IBAN: IT11 C030 4303 2000 0000 0003 808 - SWIFT: BIMTITTTXXX

Payment by Credit Card

Charge to the following Credit Card (Handling fee 3.5%): MasterCard/EuroCard Visa

Card Number Exp. Date

Card Holder Name (PLEASE PRINT) Card Holder’s Signature Date

Mail to: Meridiano Congress International • Att.: Debora UrbinelliVia Mentana, 2/B • 00185 Rome, Italy

Phone: +39-06-88595 232 • Fax: +39-06-88595 234E-mail: [email protected]

Cancellations will be subject to full penalty

Serono Symposia International FoundationConference on:

Challenging issues in ARTBarcelona, Spain, November 12-13, 2010

Barcelona, Spain, November 12-13, 2010

AIM OF THE CONFERENCEThe increasing successes of ART procedures have, over time, led to thepossibility of using the techniques in subjects where infertility is combineswith disorders and diseases. The aim of this conference is to review andanalyze the difficult and challenging situations in this kind of complicatedpatients undergoing assisted reproduction techniques. Practicalapproaches to managing cases such as subjects genetic, systemic ormajor viral diseases, poor ART outcomes, surgical issues, disabilities andcancer survivors, where the normal procedures might result in high failurerates, will be discussed by experts in dealing with such difficult cases.

LEARNING OBJECTIVESAfter attending this conference participants will be able to:• Evaluate the impact of diseases and disabilities on reproductivefunction

• Select ART patients with potential complications• Implement ART procedures to improve outcomes in subjects withspecific complications

TARGET AUDIENCEThe conference is aimed at clinicians involved in the fertility field.

ACCREDITATIONSerono Symposia International Foundation (www.seronosymposia.org)will submit this program “Challenging issues in ART” (Barcelona, Spain- November 12-13, 2010) for accreditation by the European AccreditationCouncil for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME), and the ItalianMinistry of Health.

Serono Symposia International Foundation Conference on:

Challenging Issues in Art

Barcelona, November 12-13, 2010

All Serono Symposia International Foundation programs are organized solely to promote the exchangeand dissemination of scientific and medical information. No forms of promotional activities arepermitted. There may be presentations discussing investigational uses of various products. These viewsare the responsibility of the named speakers, and do not represent an endorsement or recommendationon the part of Serono Symposia International Foundation. This program is made possible thanks to theunrestricted Educational grant received from: Centre d’Esclerosi Multiple de Catalunya, Vall d'HebronUniversity Hospital, ComtecMed, Congrex Sweden, Congrex Switzerland, Cryo-Save, Datanalysis, Esaote,Fundación IVI, ISFP International Society for Fertility Preservation, ISMH International Society of Men’sHealth, K.I.T.E., Merck Serono, Meridiano Viaggi e Turismo, Ministry of Health of the State of Israel,University of Catania.

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CMYK

Registration Form Hotel Accommodation Form

Last Name First Name Academic Title

Institution Department

Address

City State/Country Zip

Office Telephone Number(s) Mobile Telephone Number(s)

Fax Number E-mail

REGISTRATION FEE

Full registration fee € 350,00

I require special assistance (wheelchair, auxiliary aids) or special dietary requirements:

PAYMENT

Payment by Bank Transfer headed to: “Meridiano viaggi e turismo s.r.l" BANCA INTERMOBILIARE S.p.A FILIALE DI ROMA - VIA DONIZETTI, 14 - 00198 ROME - ITALY Account number: 000000003808 IBAN: IT11 C030 4303 2000 0000 0003 808 - SWIFT: BIMTITTTXXX

Payment by Credit Card

Charge to the following Credit Card (Handling fee 3.5%): MasterCard/EuroCard Visa

Card Number Exp. Date

Card Holder Name (PLEASE PRINT) Card Holder’s Signature Date

ONLY REGISTRATION FORMS ACCOMPANIED WITH PAYMENT CAN BE PROCESSED.

Mail to: Meridiano Congress International • Att.: Debora UrbinelliVia Mentana, 2/B • 00185 Rome, Italy

Phone: +39-06-88595 232 • Fax: +39-06-88595 234E-mail: [email protected]

Full penalty will be applied for cancellationafter October 1, 2010

Serono Symposia International FoundationConference on:

Challenging issues in ARTBarcelona, Spain, November 12-13, 2010

Barcelona, Spain, November 12-13, 2010

Last Name First Name Academic Title

Institution Department

Address

City State/Country Zip

Office Telephone Number(s) Mobile Telephone Number(s)

Fax Number E-mail

For hotel reservation, please return the completed form with full prepayment of the requested nights.Hotel Reservation forms without prepayment cannot be processed.

DEADLINE FOR RESERVATIONS: May 31, 2010. Reservations after this date are not guaranteed and will be made on a space-available basis.

HOTEL NH CONSTANZA

Double room for single use: € 175,00

Double room: € 192,00

Check in Check out (N° of nights: )

Rates include breakfast and city taxes.

PAYMENT

Payment by Bank Transfer headed to: “Meridiano viaggi e turismo s.r.l" BANCA INTERMOBILIARE S.p.A FILIALE DI ROMA - VIA DONIZETTI, 14 - 00198 ROME - ITALY Account number: 000000003808 IBAN: IT11 C030 4303 2000 0000 0003 808 - SWIFT: BIMTITTTXXX

Payment by Credit Card

Charge to the following Credit Card (Handling fee 3.5%): MasterCard/EuroCard Visa

Card Number Exp. Date

Card Holder Name (PLEASE PRINT) Card Holder’s Signature Date

Mail to: Meridiano Congress International • Att.: Debora UrbinelliVia Mentana, 2/B • 00185 Rome, Italy

Phone: +39-06-88595 232 • Fax: +39-06-88595 234E-mail: [email protected]

Cancellations will be subject to full penalty

Serono Symposia International FoundationConference on:

Challenging issues in ARTBarcelona, Spain, November 12-13, 2010

Barcelona, Spain, November 12-13, 2010

AIM OF THE CONFERENCEThe increasing successes of ART procedures have, over time, led to thepossibility of using the techniques in subjects where infertility is combineswith disorders and diseases. The aim of this conference is to review andanalyze the difficult and challenging situations in this kind of complicatedpatients undergoing assisted reproduction techniques. Practicalapproaches to managing cases such as subjects genetic, systemic ormajor viral diseases, poor ART outcomes, surgical issues, disabilities andcancer survivors, where the normal procedures might result in high failurerates, will be discussed by experts in dealing with such difficult cases.

LEARNING OBJECTIVESAfter attending this conference participants will be able to:• Evaluate the impact of diseases and disabilities on reproductivefunction

• Select ART patients with potential complications• Implement ART procedures to improve outcomes in subjects withspecific complications

TARGET AUDIENCEThe conference is aimed at clinicians involved in the fertility field.

ACCREDITATIONSerono Symposia International Foundation (www.seronosymposia.org)will submit this program “Challenging issues in ART” (Barcelona, Spain- November 12-13, 2010) for accreditation by the European AccreditationCouncil for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME), and the ItalianMinistry of Health.

Serono Symposia International Foundation Conference on:

Challenging Issues in Art

Barcelona, November 12-13, 2010

All Serono Symposia International Foundation programs are organized solely to promote the exchangeand dissemination of scientific and medical information. No forms of promotional activities arepermitted. There may be presentations discussing investigational uses of various products. These viewsare the responsibility of the named speakers, and do not represent an endorsement or recommendationon the part of Serono Symposia International Foundation. This program is made possible thanks to theunrestricted Educational grant received from: Centre d’Esclerosi Multiple de Catalunya, Vall d'HebronUniversity Hospital, ComtecMed, Congrex Sweden, Congrex Switzerland, Cryo-Save, Datanalysis, Esaote,Fundación IVI, ISFP International Society for Fertility Preservation, ISMH International Society of Men’sHealth, K.I.T.E., Merck Serono, Meridiano Viaggi e Turismo, Ministry of Health of the State of Israel,University of Catania.

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Mail to

:

Meridiano Congress International

Att:

Debora Urbinelli

Via Mentana, 2/B

00185 Rome

Italy

Mail to

:

Meridiano Congress International

Att:

Debora Urbinelli

Via Mentana, 2/B

00185 Rome

Italy

Your Continuing Medical Education Partnerwww.seronosymposia.org

Copyright © Serono Symposia International Foundation, 2010. All rights reserved.

Barcelona, Spai

n -Nove

mber12-13,2010

Challenging issues in ART

PRELIMINARY PROGRAM

Your Continuing Medical Education Partnerwww.seronosymposia.org

CMYK

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CMYK

Registration Form Hotel Accommodation Form

Last Name First Name Academic Title

Institution Department

Address

City State/Country Zip

Office Telephone Number(s) Mobile Telephone Number(s)

Fax Number E-mail

REGISTRATION FEE

Full registration fee € 350,00

I require special assistance (wheelchair, auxiliary aids) or special dietary requirements:

PAYMENT

Payment by Bank Transfer headed to: “Meridiano viaggi e turismo s.r.l" BANCA INTERMOBILIARE S.p.A FILIALE DI ROMA - VIA DONIZETTI, 14 - 00198 ROME - ITALY Account number: 000000003808 IBAN: IT11 C030 4303 2000 0000 0003 808 - SWIFT: BIMTITTTXXX

Payment by Credit Card

Charge to the following Credit Card (Handling fee 3.5%): MasterCard/EuroCard Visa

Card Number Exp. Date

Card Holder Name (PLEASE PRINT) Card Holder’s Signature Date

ONLY REGISTRATION FORMS ACCOMPANIED WITH PAYMENT CAN BE PROCESSED.

Mail to: Meridiano Congress International • Att.: Debora UrbinelliVia Mentana, 2/B • 00185 Rome, Italy

Phone: +39-06-88595 232 • Fax: +39-06-88595 234E-mail: [email protected]

Full penalty will be applied for cancellationafter October 1, 2010

Serono Symposia International FoundationConference on:

Challenging issues in ARTBarcelona, Spain, November 12-13, 2010

Barcelona, Spain, November 12-13, 2010

Last Name First Name Academic Title

Institution Department

Address

City State/Country Zip

Office Telephone Number(s) Mobile Telephone Number(s)

Fax Number E-mail

For hotel reservation, please return the completed form with full prepayment of the requested nights.Hotel Reservation forms without prepayment cannot be processed.

DEADLINE FOR RESERVATIONS: May 31, 2010. Reservations after this date are not guaranteed and will be made on a space-available basis.

HOTEL NH CONSTANZA

Double room for single use: € 175,00

Double room: € 192,00

Check in Check out (N° of nights: )

Rates include breakfast and city taxes.

PAYMENT

Payment by Bank Transfer headed to: “Meridiano viaggi e turismo s.r.l" BANCA INTERMOBILIARE S.p.A FILIALE DI ROMA - VIA DONIZETTI, 14 - 00198 ROME - ITALY Account number: 000000003808 IBAN: IT11 C030 4303 2000 0000 0003 808 - SWIFT: BIMTITTTXXX

Payment by Credit Card

Charge to the following Credit Card (Handling fee 3.5%): MasterCard/EuroCard Visa

Card Number Exp. Date

Card Holder Name (PLEASE PRINT) Card Holder’s Signature Date

Mail to: Meridiano Congress International • Att.: Debora UrbinelliVia Mentana, 2/B • 00185 Rome, Italy

Phone: +39-06-88595 232 • Fax: +39-06-88595 234E-mail: [email protected]

Cancellations will be subject to full penalty

Serono Symposia International FoundationConference on:

Challenging issues in ARTBarcelona, Spain, November 12-13, 2010

Barcelona, Spain, November 12-13, 2010

AIM OF THE CONFERENCEThe increasing successes of ART procedures have, over time, led to thepossibility of using the techniques in subjects where infertility is combineswith disorders and diseases. The aim of this conference is to review andanalyze the difficult and challenging situations in this kind of complicatedpatients undergoing assisted reproduction techniques. Practicalapproaches to managing cases such as subjects genetic, systemic ormajor viral diseases, poor ART outcomes, surgical issues, disabilities andcancer survivors, where the normal procedures might result in high failurerates, will be discussed by experts in dealing with such difficult cases.

LEARNING OBJECTIVESAfter attending this conference participants will be able to:• Evaluate the impact of diseases and disabilities on reproductivefunction

• Select ART patients with potential complications• Implement ART procedures to improve outcomes in subjects withspecific complications

TARGET AUDIENCEThe conference is aimed at clinicians involved in the fertility field.

ACCREDITATIONSerono Symposia International Foundation (www.seronosymposia.org)will submit this program “Challenging issues in ART” (Barcelona, Spain- November 12-13, 2010) for accreditation by the European AccreditationCouncil for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME), and the ItalianMinistry of Health.

Serono Symposia International Foundation Conference on:

Challenging Issues in Art

Barcelona, November 12-13, 2010

All Serono Symposia International Foundation programs are organized solely to promote the exchangeand dissemination of scientific and medical information. No forms of promotional activities arepermitted. There may be presentations discussing investigational uses of various products. These viewsare the responsibility of the named speakers, and do not represent an endorsement or recommendationon the part of Serono Symposia International Foundation. This program is made possible thanks to theunrestricted Educational grant received from: Centre d’Esclerosi Multiple de Catalunya, Vall d'HebronUniversity Hospital, ComtecMed, Congrex Sweden, Congrex Switzerland, Cryo-Save, Datanalysis, Esaote,Fundación IVI, ISFP International Society for Fertility Preservation, ISMH International Society of Men’sHealth, K.I.T.E., Merck Serono, Meridiano Viaggi e Turismo, Ministry of Health of the State of Israel,University of Catania.

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Mail to

:

Meridiano Congress International

Att:

Debora Urbinelli

Via Mentana, 2/B

00185 Rome

Italy

Mail to

:

Meridiano Congress International

Att:

Debora Urbinelli

Via Mentana, 2/B

00185 Rome

Italy

Your Continuing Medical Education Partnerwww.seronosymposia.org

Copyright © Serono Symposia International Foundation, 2010. All rights reserved.

Barcelona, Spai

n -Nove

mber12-13,2010

Challenging issues in ART

PRELIMINARY PROGRAM

Your Continuing Medical Education Partnerwww.seronosymposia.org

CMYK

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Mail to

:

Meridiano Congress International

Att:

Debora Urbinelli

Via Mentana, 2/B

00185 Rome

Italy

Mail to

:

Meridiano Congress International

Att:

Debora Urbinelli

Via Mentana, 2/B

00185 Rome

Italy

Your Continuing Medical Education Partnerwww.seronosymposia.org

Copyright © Serono Symposia International Foundation, 2010. All rights reserved.

Barcelona, Spai

n -Nove

mber12-13,2010

Challenging issues in ART

PRELIMINARY PROGRAM

Your Continuing Medical Education Partnerwww.seronosymposia.org

CMYK