29th Annual European Cystic Fibrosis Society Conference
June 15-18, 2006
Venue: Bella Center, Copenhagen, Denmark
Active participation contributed to a productive conference that included a challenging and exciting program of plenary sessions, symposia and workshops. For a full list of programming, please visit:
http://www.europeancfconference.org/
The 5th Annual Ettore Rossi Award was awarded posthumously to Dr. Christian Koch. This award honors a person who has made a significant contribution to basic understanding of CF or to the treatment or care of patients with CF. Prizes of 500 Euro were also awarded for the best posters in Basic Science, Pulmonology, and Nutrition. Visit the ECFS online for more information and presentation details. http://www.ecfsoc.org/
CFW Lay Program
June 15, 2006
Each year, CFW partners with the ECFS to hold annual meetings and have a conference day for people with CF, families, member country representatives, etc. The aim of this conference day is to present an update on CF care and research, comprehensible for lay people and to enhance the exchange of information and experiences between CF patients and associations from around the world. This year’s presentations included:
CF Care and Research
Diana Bilton, UK
Screening
The neonatal screening model in France: Anne Munck
New born screening and the new Carrier Screening Program in Australia: Mitch Messer
A patient’s point of view on screening: Erik Wendel, Denmark
CF and Nutrition
“Zoom on small”, Eddy Robberecht, Belgium
Enhancing family strengths
Charlotte Dawson, UK
Physiotherapy
Louise Lannefors, Sweden
CF Europe & CF Worldwide Projects
**Check our next issue for more information on these presentations**
