As conference chair, I welcome you to the heart of Europe!
The medieval city of Ghent will host the IAA Annual Conference and preconference course, May 30–2 June, 2012. At this conference we will highlight new developments in our field: from facial allotransplants to implant retained finger epitheses, medical tattooing, and so much more, all presented by the world's leading experts. Don’t miss your appointment with the future. Broaden your horizons. We dare to challenge you. --Jan De Cubber
Registration Is Open!
To register for the conference, click here.
To reserve your hotel room, click here to download the hotel reservation form.
Overview
This event will be held at the NH Belfort Hotel in Ghent, Belgium, a short train ride from Brussels. Preconference workshops will be held on May 30, with plenary and breakout sessions on May 31-June 2. Attendees will enjoy both educational and networking opportunities. At the Annual Business Meeting IAA members will hear reports on the state of the association and elect new board members.
Theme
The conference theme, Anaplastology: Beyond the Horizon, will focus on the expanding range of services of anaplastologists, forged by emerging advanced technologies and new demands in the medical field.
Call for Papers - Submit an Abstract - Due 24 February 2012
Please use the abstract template below.
Anaplastology and Those Who Will Attend
Anaplastology is an allied health field that provides custom prosthetic rehabilitation for absent, disfigured, or malformed facial and body parts. The conference is an annual opportunity to meet both with the leaders in the field of anaplastology and the entire medical rehabilitation team from 20 countries from around the world. The event is a form for learning about new developments in surgical techniques, medical devices, materials, methods, and information through lecture presentations, hands-on workshops, and demonstrations.
Conference Location
Click here to download the hotel reservation form, which you must complete and return to the hotel by fax or email by March 15 to receive a discounted rate.
Learn about the Area
- About Ghent, Belgium www.visitgent.be
- What to do in and around Ghent www.visitgent.be
- How to get to and around Ghent www.visitgent.be
- Map of Ghent and conference site
Conference Sponsorships and Exhibitor Opportunities
Reach more than 100 leading members of the field of anaplastology by participating as a sponsor or exhibitor. For details, open the Industry Membership and Support document or follow this link.
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