24th European Congress of Pathology - ECP 2013

ECP 2012 · PRAGUE24 th European Congressof PathologyPathology – Science for Patients8 – 12 September 2012 · Prague Congress CentrePrague, Czech Republicwww.esp-congress.orgin cooperation with the Society of Czech PathologistsPreliminaryProgrammeCall forAbstracts1

ECP 2012 · PRAGUEWelcometo PragueDATES TO REMEMBER2 April 2012 First deadline for early registration fee16 April 2012 Deadline for abstract submission2 July 2012 Second deadline for early registration fee8 September 2012 Opening Ceremony and Welcome Reception2

ECP 2012 · PRAGUETableof ContentsPage4 Welcome Address5 Committees and Organisers6 About ESP6 Acknowledgements7 Programme Structure7 Saturday, 8 September8 Sunday, 9 September9 Monday, 10 September10 Tuesday, 11 September11 Wednesday, 12 September12 Call for Abstracts13 Poster SessionsPage13 Continuing Medical Education (CME)14 Congress Registration15 Congress Information17 Travel to Prague17 Hotels in Prague18 Social Programme19 Tours23 Registration Forms23 ECP Congress Registration25 Tour Registratione Host OrganisationEuropean Society of PathologyRue Bara 61070 BrusselsBelgiume SCIENTIFIC CONTACTProf. Ales Ryska, MD, PhDThe Fingerland Department of PathologyCharles University Medical Faculty HospitalCZ-500 05 Hradec KrálovéCzech RepublicPhone: +420 – 495 83 3748Fax: +420 – 495 83 2004Email: ryskaale@fnhk.cze CONGRESS AND EXHIBITION OFFICECPO HANSER SERVICE GmbHPaulsborner Str. 4414193 Berlin, GermanyPhone: +49 – 30 – 300 669-0Fax: +49 – 30 – 305 73 91Email: ecp-prague@cpo-hanser.dee CONGRESS VENUEPrague Congress Centre5. kvetna 65140 21 Prague 4, Czech Republicwww.kcp.czwww.esp-congress.org3

ECP 2012 · PRAGUEWelcomeAddressDear Colleague,The 24th European Congress of Pathology (ECP 2012) willbe held in Prague, Czech Republic, from 8 to 12 September,2012. On behalf of the European Society of Pathologyand the Society of Czech Pathologists, we would like towarmly invite you to join us in Prague and to be part ofthe largest gathering of pathologists in Europe in 2012. Itis 25 years since a European Congress of Pathology waslast held in Prague, in 1987 – those of you who had thechance to visit this city before will appreciate how muchhas changed since those times.Ales RyskaAs both the breadth and depth of information in pathology continues to grow enormously,we believe that we should devote our efforts to developing not only our routine dailypractice but also our scientific activity for the overall benefit of patients. Thus, we chosethe motto for ECP2012: Pathology – Science for Patients.We believe that our meeting will attract not only pathologists, but also our clinical colleagueswith whom we will discuss many burning questions.The organisers will do their best to guarantee a valuable educational experience for allparticipants. You can expect a lot of new information and breakthrough results as well asa kind and friendly welcome by the organisers, chance to spend time in informal meetingsand discussions with both your old friends and new colleagues.We are looking forward to welcoming you and spending a great time in Prague.Prof. Fátima CarneiroPresident of the European Society ofPathologyProf. Ales RyskaChair of the Local Organising Committeeof ECP 2012ESP is happy to announce that Slide Seminars are INCLUDED INTHE REGISTRATION FEE OF THE CONGRESS and don‘t have tobe preregistered for.4

ECP 2012 · PRAGUECommitteesand Organiserse EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEPresident: Fátima Carneiro, PortugalPresident Elect: Han van Krieken, The NetherlandsSecretary: Ilmo Leivo, FinlandTreasurer: Marco Santucci, ItalyMembers: Aurelio Ariza, SpainGeneroso Bevilacqua, ItalyLaurence De Leval, SwitzerlandSilvana Di Palma, UKArzu Ensari, TurkeyJean-François Fléjou, FranceHans Kreipe, GermanyJanina Kulka, HungaryPast President: Michael Wells, UKPresident of theAdvisory Council: Fred Bosman, The Netherlandse LOCAL ORGANISING COMMITTEEAles Ryska, ChairVaclav Mandys, Vice-ChairJosef Zamecnik, SecretaryAlena Skalova, Chair Local Scientific Advisory BoardJaroslava Duskova, MemberDaniela Kodetova, Membere SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEEAles Ryska, Czech RepublicJosef Zamecnik, Czech RepublicAlena Skalova, Czech RepublicFátima Carneiro, PortugalMichael Wells, UKFred Bosman, The Netherlands7. Gynaecological PathologyChair: H. Hollema, The NetherlandsSecretary: M. R. Raspollini, Italy8. Head and Neck PathologyChair: R. H. W. Simpson, UKSecretary: A. Franchi, Italy9. History of PathologyChair: J. van den Tweel, The Netherlands10. Infectious Diseases PathologyChair: G. Cathomas, Switzerland11. IT in Pathology, computationalChair: K. Kayser, Germany12. Molecular PathologyChair: G. Bevilacqua, Italy13. NephropathologyChair: M. J. Mihatsch, SwitzerlandSecretary: H. Hopfer, Switzerland14. Paediatric and Perinatal PathologyChair: M. Cohen, UKSecretary: P. Borralho Nunes, Portugal15. Pathologists / Cytologists and Technicians in Favourof Developing CountriesChair: D. Soldini, Switzerland16. Pulmonary PathologyChair: W. Timens, The NetherlandsVice Chair: R. Attanoos, UKSecretary: L. Carvalho, Portugal17. Soft Tissue and Bone PathologyChair: P. C. W. Hogendoorn, The Netherlands18. Thymic and Mediastinal PathologyChair: A. Marx, Germany19. UropathologyChair: G. Mikuz, Austriae WORKING GROUPS OF THE ESPChairman of the ESP Working Groups: M. Wells (UK)1. Breast PathologyChair: T. Tot, SwedenSecretary: G. Cserni, Hungary2. CytopathologyChair: P. Zeppa, Italy3. DermatopathologyChair: T. Brenn, UK4. Digestive Diseases PathologyChair: C. Langner, AustriaSecretary: V. Paradis, France5. Electron MicroscopyChair: J. Lloreta-Trull, SpainSecretary: A. Franchi, Italy6. Endocrine PathologyChairs: A. Couvelard, FranceSecretary: Y. Kapran, Turkeye ASSOCIATED SOCIETIESe The Association for European Cardiovascular Pathologye The European Association for Haematopathologye The Paediatric Pathology Society5

ECP 2012 · PRAGUEAbout ESPAcknowledgementse BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF ESPThe European Society of Pathology (ESP) was establishedin 1963 in Brussels and is a leading force in European pathologyand, as such, is pivotal to the future of the specialtyin Europe and beyond. As a scientific society, theESP has, as its primary aim, the promotion of high qualitydiagnostic practice, applied and translational research andunder- and postgraduate education in the field of humanpathology. This is achieved through its congresses, itsjournal Virchows Archiv and various other activities. TheESP interacts with national pathology societies in Europeand has developed links with other EU bodies in close collaborationwith UEMS (Union Euro péenne des MédecinsSpécialistes) and EAPCP (European Association of PathologyChairs and Programme Directors).The European School of Pathology under the auspices ofthe ESP and with the support of 19 Working Groups representingdifferent fields of pathology is involved in theorganisation of courses to meet the needs of young pathologists.The ESP also provides an infrastructure for qualityassurance projects in diagnostic molecular pathology,such as the ESP QA KRAS project for testing of colorectalcancer. The aim of the ESP is that its new permanentheadquarters in Brussels (capable of holding meetings forup to forty people) will become the “hub” of Europeanpathology.Office of the ESPRue Bara 6, 1070 Brussels, BelgiumPhone: +32 – 485899129Fax: +32 – 25208036e-mail: admin@esp-pathology.orgwww.esp-pathology.orge ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSThe ESP gratefully acknowledges the support of the following companies (as of 16 February 2012):Major SponsorLeica MicrosystemsFurther Sponsors and Exhibitors3DHISTECH Kft.Abbott GmbH & Co. KG, Abbott MolecularAperio Technologies, Inc.Applied Spectral ImagingAstraZenecaAurora Interactive Ltd.BarcoBaygen Laboratory and Health ServiceBioView Ltd.Bruker Daltonik GmbHCELL MARQUECell Signaling TechnologyCirdan Imaging LimitedCorporationCytocell LtdDakoDEFINIENS AGGE HealthcareGENOMICA S.A.U.Hamamatsu Photonics Deutschland GmbHKREATECH DiagnosticsMedite GmbHMetaSystems Hard & Software GmbHMilestone srlPathXLPfizer Pharma GmbHpfm medical agPreAnalytiXQiagen GmbHRoche Diagnostics International Ltd.Siemens AG, Healthcare SectorSpringerThermo Fisher ScientificTissueGnostics GmbHWisepress Ltd.6

ECP 2012 · PRAGUEColour Legende COLOUR, NUMBER AND ABBREVIATION CODE OF SESSIONSBreast pathologyFree papersJoint symposiumPulmonary pathologyCardiovascular pathologyGynaecological pathologyKeynote lectureSoft tissue pathologyCytopathologyHaematopathologyMolecular pathologySpecial sessionDermatopathologyHead and neck pathologyNephropathologyUropathologyDigestive diseasespathologyElectron microscopyEndocrine pathologyHistory of pathologyInfectious diseasesIT in pathologyNeuropathologyPathologists in favour ofdeveloping countriesPerinatal and paediatricpathologyOFP a Oral Free PapersSC a Short CourseSPEC a Special SessionSS a Slide SeminarSY a SymposiumVideo a VideomicroscopyProgramme Schedule e SATURDAY, 8 SEPTEMBER16:00 – 19:00 Registration19:00 – 21:00OPENING CEREMONYandWELCOME RECEPTION19:30 – 21:30 Technical Exhibitione ECP 2012 APPECP2012Get the ECP 2012 App for your Smartphoneon-site and experience the congress at yourfingertips. Send questions to the Chairmanduring a session or quickly find yourway through the most up-to-date congressprogram.The App will be completely free and providesiPhone / iPad, Blackberry, Android and otherSmartphone users at the 24th ECP in Praguewith on-the-go access to the congress’ mostexciting interactive features.Available at:The ECP 2012 App will be powered by GLOBIT’sacclaimed CONGRESS MOBILE ® software.7

ECP 2012 · PRAGUEProgramme Schedule e SUNDAY, 9 SEPTEMBER08:30–12:0012:00–12:4512:45–14:1514:15–16:1517:00–19:00PULMOPULMOPULMOSY ENDO SY H&N SC CYTO SY DIGE SC IT SY SPEC SY NEUR SY09:30 – 10:30Coffee Break & Poster Viewing (presenters to be present at their posters)KEYNOTE 1LunchLuncheon Industry SymposiaSC EM SY H&N SY CYTO SS DIGE SS IT SY OFP OFPCoffee Break & Poster ViewingBM ENDO BM H&N SS CYTO BM DIGE BM OFP OFP OFP07:30 – 19:00 Registration09:00 – 17:00 Technical Exhibition8

ECP 2012 · PRAGUEProgramme Schedule e MONDAY, 10 SEPTEMBER08:30–12:0012:0012:4512:45MOLESY ENDO SY H&N SS CYTO SC JOINT SYDERM + BREASTDIGESY CARDIO SY OFP09:30 – 10:30Coffee Break & Poster Viewing (presenters to be present at their posters)08:00 – 19:00 Registration09:00 – 17:00 Technical Exhibition––14:1514:15–16:1517:00–19:0020:00EMMOLEKEYNOTE 2LunchLuncheon Industry SymposiaSS ENDO SS H&N SC HIST SY HAEMA SS DIGE SC OFP OFPCoffee Break & Poster ViewingBM DERM VIDEO OFP OFP OFP OFP OFP OFPCongress Opera PerformanceDon Giovanni · Estates Theatre9

ECP 2012 · PRAGUEProgramme Schedule e TUESDAY, 11 SEPTEMBER08:30–12:0012:00–12:4512:45–14:1514:15–16:1517:00–19:00PAEDNEPHPAEDSC GYNAE SC BREAST SC SPEC SY DIGE SY HAEMA SC SO-TI BM SPEC SY09:30 – 10:30Coffee Break & Poster Viewing (presenters to be present at their posters)KEYNOTE 3LunchLuncheon Industry SymposiaSY GYNAE BM / SS BREAST SS CARDIO VIDEO DEVEL SY DERM SS SO-TI SC URO BM / SSCoffee Break & Poster ViewingBM DIGE VIDEO INFE BM OFP OFP OFP OFP OFP08:00 – 19:00 Registration09:00 – 17:00 Technical Exhibition10

ECP 2012 · PRAGUEProgramme Schedule e WEDNESDAY, 12 SEPTEMBERDERMSY JOINT SYINFE + PAEDBREASTSY GYNAE SY URO SY SO-TI SS SPEC SY NEPRHO SC08:30–12:0009:30 – 10:30Coffee Break & Poster Viewing (presenters to be present at their posters)12:00–13:0013:00–14:00ESP General AssemblyLunchLuncheon Industry Symposia08:00 – 19:00 Registration14:00–16:00INFE BM / SY PAEDSS BREAST BM GYNAE VIDEO URO SY SO-TI SY OFP NEPH SS16:00–Coffee Break & Poster Viewing16:3016:30–17:15KEYNOTE 417:15–18:00Plenary Oral Free Paper18:00–19:00Plenary ESP / IAP19:00 – 19:15 Closing Ceremony20:00Congress PartySt. Agnes Monastery11

ECP 2012 · PRAGUECall for Abstractse SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACTSThe Scientific Committee invites you to participate activelyin this conference which will be an extraordinary occasionfor the exchange of thoughts and experiences. We lookforward to receiving abstracts online for consideration andinclusion in the scientific programme as oral or poster presentation.The submitted abstracts should give a brief description ofthe title and topic. All abstracts will be reviewed by membersof the Scientific Committee. The reviewers will judgethe abstracts according to the relevance to ESP, standard ofEnglish, objectivity of statement, description of what wasdone, suitability of methods to aims, conclusions confirmedby objective results, ethics, scientific value, poten tial clinicalvalue, originality of work and overall impression.All accepted abstracts will be published in an abstract bookwhich is a supplement to Virchows Archiv, and online onthe congress website www.esp-congress.org.Detailed instructions regarding the electronic submissionprocedure can be found on the website.The deadline for abstract submission is 16 April 2012.e GUIDELINES FOR SUBMISSIONe Abstracts are to be submitted in English, the official languageof the 24th European Congress of Pathology andshould not exceed 200 words and structured in the followingfour specified subtitles: Background, Methods,Results and Conclusion(s).e The abstract submission constitutes a formal commitmentby the author to present the corresponding presentationin the session and time slot assigned by theScientific Committee.e Changes in authorship should be communicated to theScientific Committee in order to ensure correct appearancein the printed programme.e If the original presenting author is unable to present, oneof the co-authors should take over this responsibility.e Registration to the Congress and payment of the registrationfee is compulsory to be able to present the abstractand to get it published in the abstract book – andmust be completed by 11 June 2012.e If a delegate has registered upon the condition that his /her abstract is accepted and the abstract is rejected, theregistration fee will be refunded. The acceptance of abstractsby the Scientific Committee does not imply anyfinancial assistance or fee reduction.Notification of acceptance or rejection by the ScientificCommittee will be mailed to the presenting author. Detailedinformation in which format the abstract is accepted(poster presentation or oral presentation), guidelines andrecommendations for poster presentation, oral presentationas well as time allotment, date, hour, and venue will besent in due time to registered presenting authors.e GUIDELINES FOR PREPARATION OFABSTRACTSPlease choose a title that clearly indicates the content ofthe contribution.e Please avoid abbreviations in the title. Abbreviations maybe used in the text if they are defined when used first.e The author’s name (full first name, family name) and placeof work (institution, city, country) should be indicated.Degrees, titles, street addresses and acknowledgementsof support should be omitted, however.To provide maximum information in the abstract pleasee state the specific objective of the studye state the methods used, if pertinente summarise the results obtainede state the conclusions reachede Please ensure that the abstract does not contain spelling,grammar or scientific errors, as it will be reproduced exactlyas submitted.e TOPICSWhen submitting an abstract, please choose one of thefollowing topics:1. Breast Pathology2. Cardiovascular Pathology3. Cytopathology4. Dermatopathology5. Digestive Diseases Pathology6. Electron Microscopy7. Endocrine Patholgy8. Gynaecological Pathology9. Haematopathology10. Head and Neck Pathology11. History of Pathology12. Infectious Diseases Pathology13. IT in Pathology14. Molecular Pathology15. Nephropathology16. Neuropathology17. Ophthalmic Pathology18. Paedriatric and Perinatal Pathology19. Pulmonary Pathology20. Soft Tissue Pathology21. Thymic and Mediastinal Pathology22. Uropathology23. Other Topics12

ECP 2012 · PRAGUEPoster SessionsContinuing Medical Education (CME)e POSTER SESSIONSPoster sessions will be held from Sunday, 9 Septemberto Wednesday, 12 September 2012 in the Congress HallFoyer A on the 2nd floor of the Prague Congress Centre.These sessions offer an effective forum for the exchange ofinformation and a means to communicate ideas, research,and programs. Poster authors will be required to be availablefor questions and further information at their posterboard during the session breaks (09:30 – 10:30, 16:15 –17:00). At this congress, posters will be grouped by topicsfor the convenience of those attending the sessions.e CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION (CME)The ESP is seeking approval from the European AccreditationCouncil for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME)to provide CME credits for the scientific programme of thecongress. These credits are recognised by the AmericanMedical Associaton towards the Physician’s RecognitionAward (PRA). More detailed information will become availableprior to the congress on the congress website:www.esp-congress.orgWe organize your successCPO HANSER SERVICE is specialist in the field of Conference, Event and Destination Managementorganizing events of any size through out Germany and also abroad for more than 25 years.CONFERENCE – EVENT – DESTINATION – ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENTWe offer you:n the best congress organizationn state of the art online solutionsn electronic abstract handlingn CME accreditation handlingn effective congress technologyn sponsoring and exhibition acquisitionand managementn finance managementn professional tax solutionsn creative event programsn inhouse graphic designwww.cpo-hanser.deBERLINPaulsborner Str. 4414193 Berlin, Germanyphone +49-30-300 669 0fax +49-30-305 73 91email berlin@cpo-hanser.deHAMBURGZum Ehrenhain 3422885 Barsbüttel, Germanyphone +49-40-670 882 0fax +49-40-670 32 83email hamburg@cpo-hanser.deFRANKFURT AM MAINJulius-Reiber-Str. 15 a64293 Darmstadt, Germanyphone +49-61 51-428 368-0fax +49-61 51-428 368-9email frankfurt@cpo-hanser.de13

ECP 2012 · PRAGUECongressRegistratione REGISTRATION FEESRegistration andpayment receivedby 2 April 2012EURby 2 July 2012EURafter 2 July 2012EURESP Members 420,00 530,00 640,00Non-Members 580,00 680,00 790,00Residents * 180,00 240,00 350,00Accompanying persona of an ESP Membera of a Non-Member60,0080,0060,0080,0060,0080,00* Residents must submit a formal declaration from the Head of Department or the person responsible for the training programme.Please register online for the 24th European Congress ofPathology. You may also use the enclosed registration form.Please return the completed registration form as soon aspossible in order to benefit from the lower regis tration feeby mail or by fax to:CPO HANSER SERVICE GmbHPO Box 33 03 1614173 BerlinGERMANYPhone: +49 – 30 – 300 669 0Fax: +49 – 30 – 305 73 91Email: ecp-prague@cpo-hanser.deRegistration Fee for ESP Members, Non-Members andResidents includes:e Admission to all scientific sessionse Admission to Opening Ceremony and Welcome Receptione Admission to poster exhibition and technical exhibitione Coffee breaks and lunches from Sunday to Wednesdaye Congress materials (delegate bag, final programme, abstractbook etc.)e Public transportation ticketRegistration Fee for Accompanying Persons includes:e Admission to Opening Ceremony and Welcome Receptione Half day city sightseeing tour of Praguee Public transportation ticketRegistrations received after 2 July 2012 will be processedas on-site registrations. Scientists sponsored by companieswill receive their invitation and a registration voucherdirectly from the sponsoring company. We kindly ask toreturn the registration voucher to the congress office.e CONFIRMATIONUpon receipt of the registration and the correspondingpayment, the congress office will send a confirmation tothe participant which also serves as an invoice. Pleasepresent this confirmation of registration at the congresscounter when picking up your congress material.e WHO IS WHOTheir consent provided, delegates will be given the possibilityto have their name, institution, city and country listedin the list of participants published on the internet. Uponrequest a direct link to the homepage of the participant orhis / her institution can be installed.e PAYMENTWhen registering for 24th European Congress of Pathology,please arrange payment of the registration fee. Allpayments must be made in EUR. You can choose betweentwo forms of payment. We strongly recommend credit cardpayment as charges for bank transfers may apply twice,once in the country of origin and a second time in the targetcountry.e Credit card (AMEX, Eurocard / Mastercard, VISA)e Bank transfer to the congress bank account:CPO HANSER SERVICE GmbH w/ECP 2012Deutsche Bank PGK AGAddress of the bank:Bismarckstr. 68, 10627 Berlin, GermanyAccount number: 5 856 786 20Bank code: 100 700 24BIC: DEUT DE DB BERIBAN: DE40 1007 0024 0585 6786 20e CANCELLATION POLICYIn case of cancellation, please notify the congress officeCPO HANSER SERVICE in writing only. A full refund(minus an administrative charge of EUR 100) will be givenfor cancellations received by 30 April 2012. After 30 April2012, no refunds will be given.14

ECP 2012 · PRAGUECongressInformatione CONGRESS VENUEPrague Congress Centre5. kvetna 65140 21 Prague 4Czech Republice CONGRESS COUNTERThe Congress Counter will be located in the Forum HallFoyer on the 1st floor of the Prague Congress Centre.Opening hoursSaturday, 8 Sept 2012 e 16:00 – 19:00Sunday, 9 Sept 2012 e 07:30 – 19:00Monday, 10 Sept 2012 e 08:00 – 19:00Tuesday, 11 Sept 2012 e 08:00 – 19:00Wednesday, 12 Sept 2012 e 08:00 – 19:00e HOST ORGANISATIONEuropean Society of PathologyRue Bara 61070 BrusselsBelgiume SCIENTIFIC CONTACTProf. Ales Ryska, MD, PhDThe Fingerland Department of PathologyCharles University Medical Faculty HospitalCZ-500 05 Hradec KrálovéCzech RepublicPhone: +420 – 495 83 3748Fax: +420 – 495 83 2004Email: ryskaale@fnhk.cze CONGRESS AND EXHIBITION OFFICECPO HANSER SERVICE GmbHPaulsborner Str. 4414193 Berlin, GermanyPhone: +49 – 30 – 300 669-0Fax: +49 – 30 – 305 73 91E-mail: ecp-prague@cpo-hanser.dee TECHNICAL EXHIBITIONThe 24th ECP will be accompanied by a major technicalexhibition taking place in the Congress Hall Foyer B and Con the 2nd floor of the Prague Congress Centre. Potentialexhibitors can request an exhibition / sponsoring brochurefrom the exhibition office, CPO HANSER SERVICE GmbH.E-mail: ecp-prague@cpo-hanser.deExhibition hoursSaturday, 8 Sept 2012 e 19:30 – 21:30Sunday, 9 Sept 2012 e 09:00 – 17:00Monday, 10 Sept 2012 e 09:00 – 17:00Tuesday, 11 Sept 2012 e 09:00 – 17:00e CONGRESS INFORMATION SYSTEMFor the 24th European Congress of Pathology, the web basedCongress Information System CO CONGRESS ONLINE ® hasbeen installed: www.esp-congress.org.Prior to the congress CO CONGRESS ONLINE ® will provideinformation on:e Preparation of the congresse List of topicse Call for abstractse Keynote speakerse Preliminary scientific programmee Accepted abstractse Satellite symposiae List of participantse List of exhibitorse Social programmee Supporting programmee Congress venuee City of Praguee Hotel accommodatione Travel to Praguee Special newse FINAL PROGRAMME AND ABSTRACTSThe final programme and abstracts will be published on theInternet at CO CONGRESS ONLINE ® prior to the congress.This enables each participant to create her / his personalcongress programme schedule. CO CONGRESS ONLINE ®offers an extensive congress service. Abstracts will alsobe published in an abstract book which is a supplementto Virchows Archiv. Participants will receive a copy of thefinal programme and the abstract book with the congressmaterial.15

ECP 2012 · PRAGUECongress Informatione CONGRESS WEBSITEFurther and updated information will be available on theinternet at www.esp-congress.org.e CONGRESS LANGUAGEThe official language of the 24th European Congress ofPathology is English.e LETTER OF INVITATIONThe congress organisation will be pleased to send aformal letter of invitation to delegates requesting an invitationletter for Visa purposes. You can apply for an invitationletter online during the registration process on thecongress website. The letters will be sent as e-mail attachments.It is understood that such an invitation is intendedto help potential delegates to raise funds or to obtain avisa. This does not imply a commitment from the congressto provide any financial support.e VISAThe entry formalities for the Czech Republic vary accordingto the country of origin. Congress delegates are askedto address enquiries about entry and vaccination requirementsto the travel agent or to the local Czech Republicconsulate in the home country.e INSURANCEThe congress fee does not include insurance. All participantsshould arrange for their own insurance. Healthand accident insurance is recommended and has to bepurchased in your country of origin.e CURRENCYe CLIMATE IN PRAGUEPrague has a temperate continental climate. Summersusually bring fine sunny days with highs being around25°C. Nights can be quite cool even in summer. Precipitationin Prague is rather low. In September it is stillrelatively warm and there is less precipitation than in theprevious months.Average temperatures in September are:High: 20° C / 68° FLow: 9° C / 49° Fe CITY OF PRAGUEThe city of 100 spires, “Golden Prague” is a jewel in theheart of Europe. Culture, tradition and a lively atmospherepresent themselves in beautifully restored cultural monumentsand former aristocratic palaces. The awe-inspiringpanorama of the castle and St. Vitus Cathedral capturethe heart of every visitor, a walk across Charles Bridge isa must. Although the narrow lanes of the Old Town andLesser Town invite visitors to romantic walks, Prague alsohas its modern facets.The city suffered considerably less damage during WorldWar II than some other major cities in the region, allowingmost of its historic architecture to stay true to form. It containsone of the world’s most pristine and varied collectionsof architecture, from Art Nouveau to Baroque, Renaissance,Cubist, Gothic, Neo-Classical and ultra-modern.Thus, since the fall of the Iron Curtain, Prague has becomeone of Europe’s (and the world’s) most popular touristdestinations. It is the sixth most-visited European city afterLondon, Paris, Rome, Madrid and Berlin.Prague boasts more than ten major museums, along withcountless theatres, galleries, cinemas, and other historicalexhibits. Also, Prague is home to a wide range of publicand private schools, including the famous Charles University.Its rich history makes it a popular tourist destination,and the city receives more than 4 million internationalvisitors annually.The official currency of the Czech Republic is the Czechkoruna. The international abbreviation is CZK. Congresspayments will be accepted in EURO.16

ECP 2012 · PRAGUETravel to Prague / Hotels in Praguee AIR TRAVEL TO PRAGUEThe Praha Ruzyně airport is located in the northwest outskirtsof Prague, some 20 kilometres from the city centre.The airport is well connected by all the major, as wellas budget airlines. 53 airlines fly to 130 destinations in52 countries. The journey between the airport and the cityshould take roughly 30 minutes.e JOURNEY TO PRAGUE BY CARPrague has highway connections from five major directionsand links it to other significant European destinations.When entering the Czech Republic by car you will need avignette, which can be purchased at the border.The Prague Congress Centre is right next to Vyšehradmetro station (line C). The nearest tram stop is Svatoplukova.It is in Nusle, directly underneath the Nusle Bridge(Nuselský most). Trams numbers 7, 18 and 24 stop here.After getting off the tram walk under the railway line andup the steps through the park straight to the CongressCentre, which you will be able to see above you.From Florenc bus station travel 4 stops by metro in thedirection of Háje (line C).e HOTELS IN PRAGUERelying on car in Prague is not advisable, as it is very difficultto find a suitable parking place and break-ins are verycommon. If you happen to visit Prague by car, the bestplaces to leave your car are guarded parking lots.e TRAVEL TO PRAGUE BY RAIL AND BUSPrague has three international railway stations and a busstation, all are connected to the metro stations.Prague’s main international railway station is Hlavnínádraží. Prague is well connected to European EC trainnetwork and links Prague with major European cities, includingMunich (Germany); Berlin (Germany), Warsaw(Poland), Budapest (Hungary), and Vienna (Austria). Railservices are also available from the main stations Praha-Smíchov and Praha-Holešovice, in addition to selectedsuburban stations.The city’s main bus terminal is Florenc situated in theeastern part of the New Town easily accessible by MetroLine B and C, and trams.e HOW TO GET FROM THE CITY CENTRETO THE CONVENTION CENTREPublic transport in Prague is well organised, efficient andvery easy to use. The Prague underground is comprisedof 3 lines and 41 stops and is a very efficient means oftransport. The operating hours are from 05:00 until midnight.The tram is also a convenient mode of transport forsightseeing and it operates until after midnight. The bussystem operates widely in areas that are not covered bythe tram and in suburban areas, where some lines run pastmidnight.CPO HANSER SERVICE and its local partner AIM GROUPINTERNATIONAL have reserved a large number of hotelrooms in various hotels in different price categories nearthe congress venue. The majority of these hotels are locatedin the city centre. The Prague Congress Centre canbe comfortably reached from all hotels by foot or publictransportation. Reservations can be made online atwww.esp-congress.org.Local agency for PragueThe officially appointed local partner AIM GROUP INTER-NATIONAL is pleased to assist you with any kind of localservices such as transportation, hotels, hostesses and restaurantson the basis of the pharmaceutical code of conduct.For requests and any further information on hotel reservationplease contact:AIM GROUP INTERNATIONALPrague OfficePomezní 7/138718200 PragueCzech RepublicPhone: +420 – 284 007 343Fax: +420 – 284 007 360Email: ecp2012@aims international.com17

ECP 2012 · PRAGUESocial Programmee OPENING CEREMONY AND WELCOMERECEPTIONSaturday, 8 Sept 2012 e 19:00Prague Congress CentreJoin the official Opening Ceremony of the 24th ECP in theForum Hall of the Prague Congress Centre.During the ceremony, there will be words of welcome bythe ESP President and performances of Czech entertainmentto get the ECP participants in the mood for the congressin Golden Prague. The Opening Ceremony will befollowed by a Welcome Reception at the Congress Centre,in the exhibition in the Foyers on the 2nd Floor, with localfood.e CONGRESS OPERA PERFORMANCEDON GIOVANNIMonday, 10 Sept 2012 e 20:00Estates TheatreThe Estates Theatre, centrally located between the OldTown Square and the Wenceslas Square, is regarded asone of the most beautiful historic theatre buildings inEurope and dates from 1783. It was designed by AntonHaffenecker and built in little less than two years for thearistocrat František Antonín Count Nostitz Rieneck. Thebuilding itself was constructed in a Neoclassical style andremains one of the few European theatres to be preservedin its almost original state to the present day.The name of W. A. Mozart is forever linked to the building.The musical genius, whose fortunes of life, art inspirationsand work had such a dramatic impact on thecity of Prague, personally conducted the premiere of DonGiovanni in 1787 at the Estates Theater to a packed house.Mozart operas – Don Giovanni, The Magic Flute, Cosi fantutte and Le nozze di Figaro – are still in the repertoire.You will get to enjoy Mozart’s opera Don Giovanni duringan exclusive ECP performance, which you can book ticketsfor.e CONGRESS PARTYWednesday, 12 Sept 2012 e 20:00St. Agnes MonasteryJoin the Grand Finale of the 24th ECP – the Congress Partyat the impressive St. Agnes Monastery. This convent, togetherwith neighbouring St. Francis Church, is proba blyone of the most ancient Gothic buildings and significantconvents in Bohemia. It is located in the Old Town of Prague.St. Agnes of Bohemia Convent is a complex of two mainbuildings – the convent of Poor Clares and a small Franciscanmonastery. You can find there also St. Francis Church,the Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene, St. Agnes’s private oratory,St. Barbora’s Chapel and Premyslid’s mausoleum ofHoly Saviour.The convent and the church were built between 1231 and1234. The King Wenceslas I. and later on the Pope, tookthe convent under their protection and gave it many privileges.At that time, the convent was of the most modernbuildings in Prague. The nuns left the convent during theHussite’s movement. The convent, as many others, wasabolished in 1782 and since then the building decayed.St. Agnes Convent was restored in the 20th century andbelongs to the National Gallery in Prague. An exhibition ofmedieval Central European, especially Czech, art is placedthere nowadays. During the party, you will enjoy a buffetdinner and DJ music will get people in the mood for dancing.Cost contribution per person (ESP Member): EUR 10Cost contribution per person (Non-ESP Member): EUR 50Cost contribution per person (ESP Member): EUR 25Cost contribution per person (Non-ESP Member): EUR 50Estates Theatre18Charles Bridge by night

ECP 2012 · PRAGUETourse OLD TOWN TOURSunday, 9 Sept 2012 e 09:00 – 12:00Monday, 10 Sept 2012 e 09:00 – 12:00Follow your guide and let the city enchant you during thiswalking tour. There is a secret to discover behind everysingle corner. Visit the Old Town Square providing a dazzlingpanorama. Stand in the centre and turn in a slowcircle: It’s as if all the most charming city streets of Europewere stretched around you. Every building is different inevery detail – roof, windows, doors and colours. The historyof the Old Town Hall began in the 14th century andhas developed in slow bounds to match the municipality’sgrowth in size and importance. A highlight of the Old TownHall is its 15th century Astronomical Clock, where you canobserve the procession of the Twelve Apostles on the hour,every hour.Afterwards, the city walk continues to the Estates Theatre,the theatre where Mozart’s “Don Giovanni” was performedthe first time. It was Mozart who said: “My Praguers understandme”. A few steps from here you will enter the NewTown with its popular centre: Wenceslas Square. More agardened boulevard than a wide open plaza, WenceslasSquare is Prague’s answer to the Champs Elysees. Almostall the buildings were designed or renovated in the 20thcentury and demonstrate some examples of Art Nouveauand Constructivism.Transfer from the congress centre to the city centre andback will be arranged.Price per person: EUR 21,00e PRAGUE CASTLE HRADCANY TOURSunday, 9 Sept 2012 e 14:00 – 18:00Monday, 10 Sept 2012 e 14:00 – 18:00Wednesday, 12 Sept 2012 e 09:00 – 13:00For registered accompanying persons this tour is includedin the registration fee. Please note that advance registrationis required.The Prague Castle is devoted to gardens and fountains,towers and churches, palaces and summer-houses. Todaythe castle is primarily the residence of the President of theCzech Republic. It also includes a magnificent gallery anda treasury.During the walking tour of the castle you will enjoy severalcourtyards and will pass the main building and the impressiveSt. Vitus Cathedral before you continue to the socalledGolden Lane. The tour will take you to Little Quarter(Mala Strana), which was founded in 1257 and is locatedby the Prague Castle. Mala Strana still reflects its ancientimage and can be proud of its impressive baroque palacesand old houses. Via Nerudova is a picturesque narrowstreet that leads up to the Prague Castle as a part of theRoyal Way. There is a splendid selection of heraldic beastsand emblems on the houses. Finally, you will walk over thefamous Charles Bridge, a stone Gothic bridge connectingthe Old Town and Mala Strana in The Lesser Town.Transfer from the congress centre to the city centre andback will be arranged.Price per person: EUR 22,00Wenceslas SquareCharles Bridge19

ECP 2012 · PRAGUETourse KARLOVY VARYMonday, 10 Sept 2012 e 09:00 – 18:00Karlovy Vary (“Carlsbad”) is the oldest, largest and mostimportant spa in the Czech Republic, also renowned forthe famous “Moser” crystal, as well as for the “Becherovka”factory. The transfer time is approximately 2 hours each way.The foundation of Karlovy Vary was laid by the Czech kingCharles IV mid of the 14th century. Its origin and developmentwas always connected with beneficial effects of thehot mineral springs. The history of the spa is characterizedby ups and downs. The town was afflicted by catastrophicdisasters several times. Thanks to the spa sector it alwaysrecovered. Beside the world known spa tradition, KarlovyKary is also famous for its cultural tradition. The most significantvisitors at the turn of the 18th and 19th centurywere J. W. Goethe, F. Schiler, T. Korner, Ludwig van Beethovenand N. Paganini.Dependant on availability, you will visit and tour the Becherovkafactory or the Moser museum and glass factory.“Becherovka” from Karlovy Vary is a liqueur specialty whichwas originally produced as a “medicine“ as long ago as 1805in the small pharmacy of Mr. J. Becher based on a recipe ofthe English physician Dr. Frobrig. Due to the growing industrialdemand for it, the production was started in 1807.The oak wood of the barrels, the atmosphere, and the temperatureof the cellars guarantee the high quality.The history of the “Moser” crystal is inextricably linkedwith the name of its founder, Ludwig Moser (1833 – 1916).In 1857, this skilful engraver and talented businessmangained recognition for establishing the company thatbears his name. From its beginning, Moser focused onthe production of blown, hand-cut, engraved and paintedglass. Moser glass soon gained a worldwide reputation forthe quality of its glass, perfection of workmanship and artistry,because the products are outstanding in their purity,brilliance, elegance and classical proportions. Due to thistradition, Moser is referred to as “The Glass of Kings” tothis very day.Price per person: EUR 86,00 (incl. lunch)e JOSEFOV – THE JEWISH QUARTER ANDTHE OLD TOWNTuesday, 11 Sept 2012 e 09:00 – 13:00During this tour you will explore the Jewish history ofPrague. The present shape of the Prague Jewish Ghettois the result of an extensive reconstruction carried outat the turn of the century, in which only a few significantarchitectural relicts of the thousand-year-long history ofthe Prague Jews have been preserved. The visit to theJewish Quarter includes the Jewish Cemetery and NationalJewish Museum, situated in the Pinkas, Klausen and SpanishSynagogue.Price per person: EUR 33,00e CESKY KRUMLOVTuesday, 11 Sept 2012 e 08:00 – 18:00According to a legend, the name Krumlov is derived fromthe German “Krumme Aue”, which may be translated as“crooked meadow”. The name comes from the natural topographyof the town, especially from the tightly crookedmeander of the Vltava River. The word Český simply meansCzech in Bohemian as opposed to Moravian or Silesian.The town was first mentioned in documents from 1253.The Castle of Český Krumlov, with its architecture, culturaltradition, and expanse, ranks among the most importanthistoric sights in the central European region. The constructiondevelopment from the 14th to 19th centuries iswell-preserved in the original layout, material structure,interior installation and architectural detail.A worthy assessment of the area, by both domestic andforeign experts, resulted in the acquisition of the historicmonument preservation status. In 1992 the entire complexwas included in the list of UNESCO World Cultural HeritageMonuments.Price per person: EUR 86,00 (incl. lunch)Karlovy Vary20Český Krumlov

ECP 2012 · PRAGUETourse DINNER CRUISETuesday, 11 Sept 2012 e 19:30 – 22:30A bus will bring you to the landing pier. Enjoy a wonderfulevening on the Moldau River with colleagues and friends.Discover Prague from a different perspective and take inthe beautiful scenery of the city with unparalleled views ofthe well-known sights. During the 2.5-hour cruise you willenjoy a buffet dinner on the boat.Afterwards you will have the opportunity to explorePrague’s nightlife on your own.Price per person: EUR 65,00 (incl. buffet dinner and beverages)e GENERAL CONDITIONSe Full payment in advance is required.e All tours will be conducted in English.e All tours are based on a minimum of 20 participants.The organisers reserve the right to cancel the tours if theminimum number of participants is not reached. Full refundswill be granted for tours which will not take place.e You will receive your tour tickets at the Accommodation& Tour Desk at the Congress Centre.e All tours start and end at the congress venue, PragueCongress Centre, if not otherwise mentioned.e Meeting point will be the Accommodation & Tour Desk.e KARLSTEJNWednesday, 12 Sept 2012 e 13:00 – 17:00You will be taken along the rivers Moldau and Berounka tothe most impressive Bohemian gothic castle of Karlstejn. Situatedon a dominating rock, surrounded by deep forests,you will walk about 20 minutes to reach the Royal Palace.The Karlstejn Castle was founded in 1348 by the CzechKing and Roman Emperor, Charles IV, in gothic style. Itwas not intended to be an emperor’s residency, but rathera fortress for keeping imperial crown jewels and holy relicts.During the Husit wars, the Czech crown jewels andthe most important documents of the Czech kingdom werekept here. The castle was renovated in the 19th century.Price per person: EUR 60,00 (incl. lunch)KarlstejnCzech Landscape21

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24 th European Congress of Pathology8 – 12 September 2012 · Prague Congress Centre, Czech Republice REGISTRATION FORM e CONGRESSPlease forward the completed form to:Please complete using block letters or typewriterCPO HANSER SERVICE GmbH Phone: +49 – 30 – 300 669 0PO Box 33 03 16 Fax: +49 – 30 – 305 73 9114173 Berlin, Germany E-mail: ecp-prague@cpo-hanser.deA Personal details ❑ Ms ❑ Mrs ❑ Mr ❑ Dr ❑ Prof 943Family name:First name: for internal use onlyInstitution / Department: Mailing address: ❑ private address ❑ institute addressStreet: Postal code, City: Country: Phone:Fax: E-mail: B Accompanying Person ❑ Ms ❑ Mrs ❑ Mr ❑ Dr ❑ Prof 943Family name:First name: for internal use onlyFor registered accompanying persons a Prague Castle Hradcany Tour is included.Please indicate if you would like to participate: ❑ 9 Sept 2012 [50] // ❑ 10 Sept 2012 [51] // ❑ 12 Sept 2012 [52]C Registration Fees (EUR)Registration andPayment receivedby 2 April 2012EURby 2 July 2012EURafter 2 July 2012EUREURESP Member [20] 420 [21] 530 [22] 640Non-Member [23] 580 [24] 680 [25] 790Resident * [26] 180 [27] 240 [28] 350Accompanying persona of an ESP Membera of a Non-Member[29] 60[30] 80[29] 60[30] 80[29] 60[30] 80* Residents must submit a formal declaration from the head of department or responsible for the training programme.Number of persons EUR EURCongress Opera PerformanceMember (cost contribution)on 10 September 2012 Non-Member (cost contribution)[40] 25[41] 50Congress Party on 12 September 2012Member (cost contribution)Non-Member (cost contribution)[42] 10[43] 50Subtotal C23

D PaymentTotal amount to be paid: EUR Hotel reservations can be made online via the congress website: www.esp-congress.org.❑ I have transferred the amount (free of any bank charges) of EUR on (date) to your bank:CPO HANSER SERVICE GmbH w / ECP 2012 Bank code: 100 700 24Deutsche Bank PGK AGBIC: DEUT DE DB BERAccount number: 5 856 786 20 IBAN: DE40 1007 0024 0585 6786 20or ❑ I use the following credit card: ❑ Visa ❑ American Express ❑ Mastercard / EurocardName as indicated on the card: Street: Postal code, City: Country: Card number:Security number:(see the back of your credit card) Expiry date: ❑ I will attend the 24th European Congress of Pathology only if my abstract has been accepted.Should my abstract not be accepted, the registration fee will be refunded upon my request.❑ I agree that my name, institution, city and country will be published in the “Who is Who” on the internet.I herewith accept the general conditions mentioned below. I agree that for the purpose of congress organisation only mypersonal data will be registered by using electronic data processors. My name and address will be listed in the congresslist of participants and provided to sponsors and exhibitors for invitation purpose.Date Signature General ConditionsThe European Society of Pathology (hereafter named ESP) has commissioned CPO HANSER SERVICE with the organisation and executionof the conference. The registration for the conference and the confirmation thereof forms a contract between the conference attendeeand the ESP regarding attendance at the conference. This contract is based on the following General Terms and Conditions.Registration Fees for the 24 th ECP 2012 // Attendance at the congress is subject to a registration fee. Registration for the conferenceand booking of services are binding for the attendee. The fees must be paid in advance on the dates specified. Any bank charges willbe charged to the payer.Cancellation of Congress Attendance // In the event that the attendance at the congress is cancelled by 30 April 2012, the registra tionfee minus a processing fee of EUR 100 will be refunded. The attendee will have the option to prove that the expenditure for processingis less than EUR 100 of the registration fee. No refund will be made if the registration is cancelled at a later date. Please notify the conferenceoffice of your cancellation in writing.Programme Changes // The ESP reserves the right to make any necessary changes to the programme at short notice. There will be nopro rata refund of registration fees for cancelled papers or changes to the programme.Liability of the ESP // The ESP is the organiser of the scientific conference. It is liable within the scope of the laws of Belgium. Its lia -bility – regardless of the legal cause – is limited to cases of gross negligence and wilful misconduct. The ESP is, however, also liable forslight negligence if and to the extent that cardinal obligations under the contract are breached.Place of Performance, Venue of Jurisdiction // Prague shall be the exclusive place of performance and Berlin venue of jurisdiction forall parties. The laws of the Federal Republic of Germany shall apply.24

24 th European Congress of Pathology8 – 12 September 2012 · Prague Congress Centre, Czech Republice REGISTRATION FORM e TOURSPlease forward the completed form to:Please complete using block letters or typewriterAIM GROUP INTERNATIONAL Phone: +420 – 284 007-343Prague Office Fax: +420 – 284 007-360PomeznÍ 7 / 1387E-mail: ecp2012@aims-international.com18200 Prague, Czech RepublicA Personal details ❑ Ms ❑ Mrs ❑ Mr ❑ Dr ❑ ProfFamily name:Institution / Department: Mailing address: ❑ private address ❑ institute addressStreet: Postal code, City: Country: First name: Phone:Fax: E-mail: B ToursSunday, 9 September 2012 Number of persons EUROld Town Tour 09:00 - 12:00 EUR 21,00 x EUR 21,00 =Prague Castle Hradcany Tour 14:00 – 18:00 EUR 22,00 x EUR 22,00 =Monday, 10 September 2012 Number of persons EUROld Town Tour 09:00 - 12:00 EUR 21,00 x EUR 21,00 =Karlovy Vary 09:00 - 18:00 EUR 86,00 x EUR 86,00 =Prague Castle Hradcany Tour 14:00 – 18:00 EUR 22,00 x EUR 22,00 =Tuesday, 11 September 2012 Number of persons EURCesky Krumlov 08:00 – 18:00 EUR 86,00 x EUR 86,00 =Josefov – The Jewish Quarter and the OldTown09:00 – 13:00 EUR 33,00 x EUR 33,00 =Dinner Cruise 19:30 – 22:30 EUR 65,00 x EUR 65,00 =Wednesday, 31 September 2012 Number of persons EURPrague Castle Hradcany Tour 09:00 – 13:00 EUR 22,00 x EUR 22,00 =Karlstejn 13:00 – 17:00 EUR 60,00 x EUR 60,00 =Subtotal B25

C PaymentTotal amount to be paid: EUR❑ I use the following credit card: ❑ Visa ❑ American Express ❑ Mastercard / EurocardName as indicated on the card: Street: Postal code, City: Country: Card number:Security number:(see the back of your credit card) Expiry date: I herewith accept all reservation conditions listed below and agree to the payment corresponding to my request.Date Signature General Conditionse Full payment in advance is required.e All tours will be conducted in English.e All tours are based on a minimum of 20 participants. The organisers reserve the right to cancel the tours if the minimum number ofparticipants is not reached. Full refunds will be granted for tours which will not take place.e You will receive your tour tickets at the Accommodation & Tour Desk at the Congress Centre.e All tours start and end at the congress venue, Prague Congress Centre, if not otherwise mentioned.e Meeting point will be the Accommodation & Tour Desk.26

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