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Presentations at Research Conferences
The AECC has always been well represented at international research conferences. Over the last two
years, Faculty at AECC has made important and significant contributions to the ECU Research Conferences
in Oslo (May 2002) and Heidelberg (May 2003), and to the WFC Conference in Orlando (May 2003).
ECU Conferences-Oslo 2002 and Heidelberg 2003
The 2002 conference was held at the impressive Holmenkollen Park Hotel overlooking the city of Oslo. Five
members of AECC Faculty were invited speakers at the conference, providing approximately one-third of the
conference’s plenary programme, and half of the workshop programme. The 2003 conference was held in the
beautiful town of Heidelberg in Southern Germany. On this occasion, six of the AECC Faculty were invited to
give presentations and workshops, once again making the major contribution to the conference programme.
AECC representatives at the ECU Conference in Oslo 2002.
Front row: Diane Wright, George Rix and Ken Vall. Back row: Jennifer Bolton,
Jane Cook, Alexandra Webb, Kent Edlund, Ed Rothman, and Jeff Bagust
Both these events reflect the expertise of the Faculty at the AECC and the support and contribution that
organisers of the ECU conferences have come to expect from us. The annual ECU Conference is the major
research platform for chiropractic research in Europe. It not only affords members of Faculty the opportunity
to present their work and network with other researchers in the chiropractic profession, but also to demonstrate
our support and commitment to chiropractic research in Europe.
WFC Conference-Orlando 2003
The WFC’s 7 th Biennial Congress was held in early May in Orlando, Florida.
Professor Jenni Bolton and Dr Haymo Thiel represented the AECC and
Professor Alan Breen represented the Institute for Musculoskeletal Research
and Clinical implementation (IMRCI). In addition to making presentations,
we received two research awards. Alan received the prestigious WFC
Research Honour Award for his considerable contribution to chiropractic
research over the last twenty years. Hugh Hurst and Jenni Bolton won
third prize in the original research paper competition for their work on
the “Clinical Significance of Outcome Measures”. Again, our presence
at the Conference and the recognition of our work through these awards
helps maintain our reputation as a chiropractic research centre of
excellence not only in Europe, but throughout the world.
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Dr. Hugh Hurst receiving his award from
Dr. Adrian Upton