The colleagues We are pleased to inform you, that the Fifth ... - ISHAM

The colleagues
We are pleased to inform you, that the Fifth International Conference on Mycetoma
will be organized by the Mycetoma Research Centre, University of Khartoum in
collaboration with the Eumycetoma International Working Group in Khartoum, Sudan
in the period April 1-4, 2011.
The conference aims at providing a unique forum for clinicians, scientists, and
researchers to discuss key issues in mycetoma, the challenges, opportunities,
threats, budding problems in mycetoma, and to explore new solutions based on
national, regional and international experience and expertise. The conference will be
a great opportunity for meeting colleagues and sharing experiences.
The scientific meetings will include state-of-the art presentations delivered by
internationally recognized authorities in the field, panel discussions, symposia, short
communications and poster presentations.
The Conference Theme is:
Mycetoma from the Bench to the Field
The following issues will be discussed during the conference:
Mycetoma Epidemiology, Control & Eradication
Novel Organisms Causing Mycetoma
Clinical Presentation of Mycetoma
New Diagnostic Tools for Mycetoma
Novel Therapeutic Approaches for Mycetoma
Patients Support & Welfare
In addition to the scientific activities, we are launching an attractive, interesting, and
hopefully enjoyable social programme to the delegates and their guests and that
includes visits to museums and famous areas, to see fascinating Sudanese folklore
and dance, Nile cruises and trips to Safari parks, Rea sea coastline and Bajrawyia
Pyramids of the ancient Kingdom of Meroe.

We are expecting massive contributions from the Americas, Europe, Asia as well as
from the region. Your contribution in this important meeting is highly appreciated.
For further information, please visit the conference website at:
www.mycetoma.edu.sd and http://eumycetomaworkinggroup.weebly.com
the organized committee is requesting you kind and plentiful support to make this
event a successful one to improve the medical and health education and services in
the sudan which eventfully will be reflected on the patients management.
Thanking you in anticipation
Best regards
Professor Ahmed Hassan Fahal, MBBS, FRCS, MD, MS
Chairman of the Organizing Committee