2008 IOF World Congress on Osteoporosis,Thailand

IOF invites osteoporosis specialists and health professionals from around the world to attend the 2008 IOF World Congress on Osteoporosis to be held at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok, Thailand.it will be held between 3rd December to 7 December 2008 at Bankok,Thailand.

The congress provides a comprehensive overview of new developments, ranging from basic and clinical research to advances in diagnosis and therapy. It includes:

* Plenary lectures on the field's hot topics by leading experts
* Numerous "Meet-the-Experts" sessions on a wide range of clinical topics
* Three special orthopaedic sessions
* A nutrition and bone health session
* Poster sessions, Satellite symposia and a large exhibition center


IOF and the Thai Osteoporosis Foundation are honoured to announce that HRH Princess Mahajakri Sirindhorn of Thailand will officially open the Congress. The opening ceremony will also include a Keynote Lecture by Professor John Kanis, President of IOF.


* On site registration: December 3 – 7, 2008


Schedule
Wednesday, December 3


11.00 - 12.30

Nutrition & Bone Health Session
-Maternal Nutrition and Osteoporosis in the Offspring, Cyrus Cooper, U.K.
-Nutrition and Peak Bone Mass, René Rizzoli, Switzerland
-Vitamin K and the Elderly, Sarah Booth, U.S.A.
-Interaction of Calcium and Protein, Bess Dawson-Hughes, U.S.A.

13.00 - 14.30

Asian Osteoporosis Audit
Presentation prepared by Ambrish Mithal / Media Briefing

Orthopaedic Session: Asian Perspective

13.00 -13.05
Introduction
Suthorn Bavonratanavech, Thailand

13.05 -13.30
The Orthopaedic Challenge: Impact on our Daily Business
Toshitaka Nakamura, Japan

13.30 - 13.55
Fracture Healing Research
Arata Nakajima, Japan

13.55 -14.20
Vertebral Fractures in Asia: The Role of Vertebroplasty/Kyphoplasty
in their Management
Ping-Chung Leung, Hong Kong, China

14.20 - 14.30
Conclusion and Q&A


14.45 - 16.15

Satellite Symposium by MSD

Satellite Symposium by Wyeth

16:45-18:15

Satellite Symposium by Amgen

18.30 - 19.30

Official Opening

HRH Princess Mahajakri Sirindhorn of Thailand will officially open the Congress.

Keynote lecture by John A. Kanis

Open exhibition area

19.30 – 21.30

Welcome reception
Thursday, December 4


8.30 – 10.45

SESSION I
Chairs: H. Orimo / B. Masri

Worldwide Epidemiology of Fractures: Differences between East and West
Jane Cauley, U.S.A.

IOF-Servier Young Investigator Research Grant

Oral Presentations

An Update on the Genetics of Osteoporosis
Andre Uitterlinden, The Netherlands

10.45 – 11.15

Coffee Break / Poster session

11.15 – 12.15

MEET-THE-EXPERT SESSIONS
-Achievement of Peak BMD, Serge Ferrari, Switzerland
-Clinical Controversies in Osteoporosis, Steven R. Cummings, U.S.A.
-Glucocorticoid-induced Osteoporosis, Juliet E. Compston, U.K.
-Non-invasive Assessment of Bone Architecture and Fracture Risk,
Mary L. Bouxsein, U.S.A.
-Nutrition and Bone Health, René Rizzoli, Switzerland
-Rehabilitation of Osteoporotic Fractures, Helmut Minne, Germany
-Uses of Biochemical Markers in Clinical Practice, Gregorio Riera-Espinoza, Venezuela
-Vitamin D -Analogs for Osteoporosis Treatment, Toshio Matsumoto, Japan

12.15 – 13.30

Break / Poster Session

13.30 – 14.30

MEET-THE-EXPERT SESSIONS
-Advanced Imaging Techniques in Osteoporosis, Harry K. Genant, U.S.A.
-Developmental Origins of Osteoporotic Fractures, Cyrus Cooper, U.K.
-Fragility Fracture: From Pathology to Treatment, David Marsh, U.K.; Kristina Åkesson,
Sweden; Ghassan Maalouf, Lebanon; Suthorn Bavonratanavech, Thailand
-Glucocorticoid-induced Osteoporosis, Juliet E. Compston, U.K.
-Replacement of Vitamin D throughout the Life Course, Bess Dawson-Hughes, U.S.A.
-The Follow-up of Osteoporosis Treatment, Rubem Lederman, Brazil;
Chatlert Pongchaiyakul, Thailand
-What's New in Women's Health?, Khunying Kobchitt Limpaphayom, Thailand;
Unnop Jaisamrarn, Thailand

14.45 – 16.45

SESSION II
Chairs: T. Matsumoto / S. Papapoulos

Brain and Bone: CNS Control of Bone Metabolism
Florent Elefteriou, U.S.A.

Cancer Induced Bone Loss
Robert E. Coleman, U.K.

Oral Presentations

16.45 – 17.15

Break / Poster Session

17.15 - 18.45

Satellite Symposium by Eli Lilly

Satellite Symposium by Servier
Friday, December 5


8.30 – 10.45

SESSION III
Chairs: E. Lau / H. Minne

Novel Mechanisms of Bone Formation (Mechanotransduction to Sclerostin)
John Bilezikian, U.S.A.

Pierre Delmas Award

Oral Presentations

Absolute Fracture Risk / Determination and Clinical Usefulness
Eugene McCloskey, U.K.

10.45 – 11.15

Coffee Break / Poster session

11.15 – 12.15

MEET-THE-EXPERT SESSIONS
-Advanced Imaging Techniques in Osteoporosis, Harry K. Genant, U.S.A.
-Clinical Aspects of Treatment with Anabolic Therapies, Paul D. Miller, U.S.A.
-Replacement of Vitamin D throughout the Life Course, Bess Dawson-Hughes, U.S.A.
-The Follow-up of Osteoporosis Treatment, Rubem Lederman, Brazil;
Chatlert Pongchaiyakul, Thailand
-Vitamin D Analogs for Osteoporosis Treatment, Toshio Matsumoto, Japan
-What's New in Women's Health?, Khunying Kobchitt Limpaphayom, Thailand;
Unnop Jaisamrarn, Thailand

11.15 – 14.30
Orthopaedic Session: International Perspective - Healing, Repair and Prevention of Fragility Fractures

Chairs: S. Bavonratanavech / T. Einhorn

11.30 - 11.35
Introduction
Suthorn Bavonratanavech, Thailand and Thomas A. Einhorn, U.S.A.

11.35 - 12.00
Biomechanics of Age-Related Fractures
Mary L. Bouxsein, U.S.A.

12.00 - 12.25
New Developments in the Biology of Fracture Healing
Thomas A. Einhorn, U.S.A

12.25 - 12.50
Fracture Healing in Osteoporotic Bone - Mechanical and Pharmacological Treatment
Mathias P. Bostrom, U.S.A.

12.50 - 13.20 Courtesy break

13.20 - 13.45
Effects of Osteoporosis Agents on Fracture Healing
David G. Little, Australia

13.45 – 14.10
Report on the Requirements for Clinical Trials on Bone Healing –
GREES-ESCEO-IOF Workshop
Jörg Goldhahn, Switzerland

14.10 – 14.30
Discussion and Conclusion


12.15 – 13.30
Break / Poster Session

13.30 – 14.30

MEET-THE-EXPERT SESSIONS
-Bone Quality – What Does it Mean for the Clinician? Toshitaka Nakamura, Japan
-Case Studies in Osteoporosis, Uri A. Liberman, Israel
-Duration and Complications of Bisphosphonate Therapy, Silvano Adami, Italy
-Differences Between Bisphosphonates, Jonathon D. Adachi, Canada
-Evaluation and Treatment of Osteoarthritis, Jean-Yves Reginster, Belgium
-Public Health Impact and Prevention of Osteoporotic Fractures in Asia,
Edith Lau, Hong Kong, China
-Secondary Osteoporosis, Socrates E. Papapoulos, The Netherlands


14.45 – 16.45

SESSION IV
Chairs: S. Cummings / J. Stenmark

Vitamin D Insufficiency: Myth or Reality
Steven Boonen, Belgium

Approaches to the Prevention of Bone Fragility throughout Life: Diet and Exercise
Ego Seeman, Australia

Oral Presentations

16.45 – 17.15

Break / Poster session

17.15 - 18.45

Satellite Symposium by Sanofi Aventis and Procter & Gamble Pharmaceuticals (ABBH)

Satellite Symposium by Medtronic


Saturday, December 6


8.30 – 10.45

SESSION V
Chairs: J-Y. Reginster / E. Seeman

Immune System and Bone
Hiroshi Takayanagi, Japan

IOF Medal of Achievement

Oral Presentations

Estrogen and Bone in Men and Women
Sundeep Khosla, U.S.A.

10.45 – 11.15

Coffee Break / Poster session


11.15 – 12.15

MEET-THE-EXPERT SESSIONS
-Bone Quality – What Does it Mean for the Clinician? Toshitaka Nakamura, Japan
-Case Studies in Osteoporosis, Uri A. Liberman, Israel
-Differences Between Bisphosphonates, Jonathan D. Adachi, Canada
-Duration and Complications of Bisphosphonate Therapy, Silvano Adami, Italy
-Evaluation and Treatment of Osteoarthritis, Jean-Yves Reginster, Belgium
-Public Health Impact and Prevention of Osteoporotic Fractures in Asia,
Edith Lau, Hong Kong, China
-Secondary Osteoporosis, Socrates E. Papapoulos, The Netherlands


12.15 – 13.30

Break / Poster Session

13.30 – 14.30

MEET-THE-EXPERT SESSIONS
-Achievement of Peak BMD, Serge Ferrari, Switzerland
-Clinical Aspects of Treatment with Anabolic Therapies, Paul D. Miller, U.S.A.
-Clinical Controversies in Osteoporosis, Steven R. Cummings, U.S.A.
-Developmental Origins of Osteoporotic Fractures, Cyrus Cooper, U.K.
-Fragility Fracture: From Pathology to Treatment, David Marsh, U.K.; Kristina Åkesson, Sweden; Ghassan Maalouf, Lebanon; Suthorn Bavonratanavech, Thailand
-Non-invasive Assessment of Bone Architecture and Fracture Risk, Mary L. Bouxsein, U.S.A.
-Nutrition and Bone Health, René Rizzoli, Switzerland
-Rehabilitation of Osteoporotic Fractures, Helmut Minne, Germany
-Uses of Biochemical Markers in Clinical Practice, Gregorio Riera-Espinoza, Venezuela


14.45 – 16.45

SESSION VI: Olof Johnell Memorial Lectures
Chairs: T. Nakamura/ J. Zanchetta

Economically Effective Osteoporosis Treatment Worldwide
John A. Kanis, U.K.

Novel /Biological Therapies in Osteoporosis
Socrates E. Papapoulos, The Netherlands

Oral Presentations

16.45 – 17.15

Break / Poster session

17.15 - 18.45

Satellite Symposium by Roche/GSK

Building Bridges in Bone Health: the Cell, the Tissue,
the Patient and Policy
Orthopaedic Symposium organized by Thai Osteoporosis Foundation (TOPF)
in collaboration with Novartis. Download program (PDF, 19.3 KB)
Sunday December 7


8.30 – 12.15

SESSION VII
Chairs: C. Cooper / S. Bavonratanavech

Epidemiology and Risk Factors for Osteoarthritis
Cyrus Cooper, U.K.

Oral Presentations

Late Breaking News

Structure Modification in Osteoarthritis: Fact or Fantasy?
Jean-Yves Reginster, Belgium

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If registering before October 31, 2008 please send all registration forms and
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IOF Congress Secretariat
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After the October 31, 2008 deadline, you must register for the Congress on site.
Registrations will only be accepted with payments made in US$.
Registration Fees

Status (see fee definitions below)
Early Registration
(until May 22, 2008) Pre-Registration
May 23-October 31, 2008 On Site (2)
Non-Member US$ 515 US$ 645 US$ 730
IOF Member US$ 460 US$ 580 US$ 655
Student/Fellow (1) US$ 195 US$ 240 US$ 260
Non-OECD countries (3) US$ 195 US$ 240 US$ 260

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(2) No online registration will be accepted after October 31, 2008 – only on site is possible
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Registration fee definitions and forms of payment
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Non-OECD countries: Please contact the registration secretariat to
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A badge for one accompanying person per registered participant may be requested at no additional charge. This badge includes admission to the Welcome Cocktail but does not allow access to the scientific program, poster sessions and exhibition area.
Group Registration

If you are interested in a group registration (10 persons or more), please e-mail the IOF Congress Secretariat at info@iofbonehealth.org for further information. Please note that no registration will be made without full personal contact details for each participant and the corresponding payment. Blank registrations are not allowed.
Cancellation & Refund Policies

Notification of cancellation and refund requests must be submitted in writing by September 14, 2008 to the IOF Congress Secretariat. An administrative fee of 20% will be deducted from the total amount originally due/charged. No refunds will be given for cancellations received after September 14, 2008. All refunds will be made after the Congress.
Badge Name Changes

An administrative fee of US$ 65/badge will be charged for a badge name change after June 30, 2008. Blank badges are not allowed.
Lost Badge

In case of lost badge, an administrative fee of US$ 65 will be charged for the reprint of the badge.
Passport & Entry Visa

Participants are strongly advised to make sure they fulfill all legal requirements to enter Thailand. Besides a valid passport, an entry visa may also be required. Please check with your nearest Thai consulate or embassy. Official letters of invitation for entry visas will be supplied upon request to the IOF Congress Secretariat, following completed registration and payment of fees (see registration form). Please allow sufficient time for this procedure. Note that such letters do not commit IOF to any kind of financial support, hosting arrangement, nor does it guarantee an entry visa issue.