Meetings - Annual Meeting

ISHLT 28th Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions
April 9-12, 2008
Hynes Convention Center and Boston Marriott Copley Place
Boston, MA, USA

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ANNUAL MEETING INFORMATION

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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM

While this year's program offers a greater breadth and depth of information related to thoracic transplantation than previously possible, it also spotlights the role that the newest technologic advances will have in medicine and transplantation.  Wednesday morning's satellite symposia cover a broad range of topics. These include sessions exploring the latest advances and the future directions in mechanical circulatory and respiratory support in adults and children, emerging concepts in graft remodeling, advances in our understanding and management of lung transplantation in cystic fibrosis, the interactions between innate immunity and rejection, and quality of life and cultural diversity in thoracic transplantation.  Additional areas of major focus in this meeting will be the enormous promise of the emerging field of 'biomarkers', the continuing role of B cells and antibody-mediated organ injury and the difficult issue of coagulopathy in mechanical support. Two special concurrent sessions will address advances in ex-vivo support and resuscitation of donor lungs and the prevention of infectious diseases in thoracic transplant recipients.  Advances in our understanding of immunobiology, diagnostic testing, and current and future treatment strategies will be highlighted.

This year we are continuing the popular sunrise symposia highlighted by sessions covering basic immunobiology and immune therapies for the clinician, enabling clinical research, advances in the understanding and treatment of BOS, new and improved diagnosis and treatment of fungal infections, the state-of-the-art use of continuous flow devices, updates on PTLD and the role of regulatory T cells in thoracic transplantation. 

We will have the opportunity to pay tribute to one of the true pioneers in our field, Dr. Richard Lower, who will deliver a Pioneer Lecture, and to explore the strategic plans for the future of our society in Paul Corris's presidential address. 

One of the most exciting components of this year's meeting will be a series of lectures covering the hottest areas of scientific advances and their application in medicine and transplantation.  These include the roles that genomics and proteomics will play in the future management of our patients.  We look forward to your attendance and active participation in this year's meeting.

ABOUT BOSTON

Boston is one of America's oldest cities, first settled in 1630. The capital of Massachusetts, Boston is a city rich in history and tradition, yet vibrant and modern. Located along the northeastern seaboard of the United States, Boston is about 200 miles northeast of New York City.

Boston is a city of neighborhoods, colleges, and wonderful walking trails designed to help visitors learn about its glorious past. The most popular tour is the Freedom Trail. It takes walkers along a 2 � mile trail of popular sites from the American Revolution. The Freedom Trail begins at the Boston Common (the oldest public park in America) and ends at Bunker Hill in Charlestown. By following the well-marked red line, tourists will see 16 of Boston's most important historical sites including the Old Meeting House, Fanueil Hall, and Paul Revere's home.

Boston is made up of many charming neighborhoods with fine restaurants and antique stores.  Back Bay is a virtual open-air museum of various residential architectural styles including Victorian, Italianate, and Gothic Revival. Beacon Hill harkens to another era with its gas lamps, shade trees, brick sidewalks and grand townhouses built between 1800 and 1850. Two of the prettiest streets in Beacon Hill are Chestnut and Mt. Vernon. There are wonderful antique shops along Chestnut Street.

Across Boston Harbor is Charlestown, a predominantly Irish working class neighborhood. You can reach Charlestown by trolley or a quick ferry trip from Long Wharf that costs $1. Charlestown is also home to the U.S.S. Constitution, a 44-gun frigate first commissioned in 1798 and now a living museum of Boston's shipbuilding past.

The Museum of Fine Arts is second in the United States only to New York City's Metropolitan Museum of Art. A glorious grand staircase with colorful murals painted by John Singer Sargent welcomes visitors into the museum. Founded in 1870, the museum is divided into nine areas. It houses the finest and largest collection of Japanese art outside of Japan. There is also a large collection of impressionist paintings and major works by Homer Winslow, Edward Hopper, and over 60 paintings by John Singleton Copley. Other galleries feature art of Africa, sculptures and ceramics from the Ancient Americas, and a wonderful collection of tableware made by Revolutionary patriot and silversmith, Paul Revere.

One of Boston's most famous landmarks is FaneuiI Hall. An historic market place and greeting place built in 1742, it houses an information desk on the first floor for visitors and tourists. With its gourmet coffee shops and boutique stores, it is a popular place for both locals and tourists.

Across from FaneuiI Hall is the Quincy Market/Faneuil Hall Market Place, a wonderful place for people watching and shopping. You'll find cafe's with international and specialty foods, popular chain clothing stores, unique gift shops, book stores, open air bars and restaurants. Street jugglers, magicians, and entertainers perform daily.

If you're in town on a Friday or Saturday, you'll want to check out the open-air Hay Market. From dusk to dawn, vendors with push carts sell everything from fresh fruits and vegetables to fish, meats and cheeses.

There are over 50 college campuses in the greater Boston area. Just across the Charles River is Cambridge, home of America's oldest university, Harvard. Harvard Square, a very popular spot for people watching, is also known for its street musicians performing on weekend nights and Sunday afternoons.

About 20 miles northwest of Boston are Lexington and Concord. Lexington is a quaint, quiet town of historic homes and taverns. Lexington is where Paul Revere made his historic ride to warn the townsfolk the British were coming. Concord, the home of Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, and Walden Pond is about 22 miles northwest of Boston. You'll also find Sleepy Hollow Cemetery here. Both towns can be reached by subway.

Salem, where suspected witches and sorcerers faced interrogation and death, is 20 miles north east of Boston. The Salem Witch Museum is filled with interesting exhibits and the Witch Dungeon Museum historically recreates the witch trials. The Salem Trolley will take you to all the major points of interest. If you prefer walking, follow the Salem Heritage Trail. The red line will take you to the Peabody Essex Museum, the Salem Witch Museum, and the House of the Seven Gables.

You can go back in time to December 1627 when the pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock. Plimoth Plantation, located about 30 miles southeast of Boston in Plymouth, is staffed by interpreters dressed as native American Indians, pilgrims, and sailors. It offers visitors a realistic look at everyday life of these early settlers and includes preserved and restored 17th century homes. You can also board a full-scale replica of the Mayflower.

(www.usatourist.com for more information)

CME/CEU INFORMATION

We anticipate providing the following continuing education credits: CMEs, Nursing CEUs, Transplant Coordinator CEUs.  This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essentials and Standards of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education.  The International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.  ISHLT designates this activity for a maximum of 31.50 hours in Category 1 credit toward the AMA Physician's Recognition Award.  Each physician should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.

REGISTRATION FEES

Registration for the meeting must be made online via the ISHLT web site or via the Official ISHLT Registration Form.  Online registration is strongly encouraged.  A $100 discount off the registration fee is offered to those who register on or before February 22, 2008.  Individuals who have not registered by March 24, 2008 must register on-site at the meeting.  Confirmation letters will be mailed to all individuals who register by March 24, 2008.  The registration fee includes the Satellite Symposia, the Sunrise Symposia, the Plenary Sessions, the Concurrent Sessions, and the Poster Sessions.  The registration fee also includes coffee breaks each day, wine and cheese receptions on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday evenings, and the Gala Reception on Friday evening.  Luncheon Symposium attendance is free, but registration is limited and will be on a first come first served basis.

Individuals registering in a non-member category are invited to enjoy complimentary membership in the Society for 2008.  Complimentary membership includes a subscription to the Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation and will be activated upon receipt of a completed membership application.  Click HERE for a membership application.

HOTEL INFORMATION

ISHLT has arranged for a large block of rooms at the Boston Marriott Copley Place, which will serve as the headquarters hotel for the meeting.  The hotel is located at 110 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA.  To obtain rooms within this block and at ISHLT rates, you must make your reservation using the Official ISHLT Housing Form or by calling Marriott Reservations at 1-800-228-9290 or 617-236-5800, or via the Marriott Passkey method of reservations.  The Passkey method is a web based reservation system with call-in capability, too.  Hotel reservations must be made no later than March 10, 2008.

PRESIDENT'S GALA

The President's Gala Reception will be held Friday, April 11 from 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm at the Boston Public Library, dubbed in 1895 the "palace for the people" by its architect, Charles McKim.  It is located just across the street from the Marriot Copley Place Hotel.  One ticket to the Gala is included with each paid registration.  Additional tickets may be purchased for $75 each.

PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Tuesday, April 8, 2008

8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Exhibit Hall Build

5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
ISHLT Board of Directors Meeting

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Slide Ready Room Open

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
ISHLT Registration Desk Open

Wednesday, April 9, 2008

6:00 am - 6:00 pm
Registration Desk Open


Slide Ready Room Open

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Exhibitor Move-In


Press Office Open

- 24 Hours
Internet Cafe Open


Satellite Symposia 1-6

10:00 am - 10:15 am
Coffee Break

10:15 am - 12:15 pm
Satellite Symposia 7-12


Luncheon Symposium
Supported by an Educational Grant from XDX


Opening Plenary Session


Coffee Break/View Posters


Concurrent Sessions 1-5


General Posters Session/Wine and Cheese Reception

Thursday, April 10, 2008

24 Hours
Internet Cafe Open


Registration Desk Open


Slide Ready Room Open


Press Office Open


Sunrise Symposia 1-5


Plenary Session


Exhibit Hall Open


Coffee Break/Poster Viewing

10:45 am - 12:15 pm
Concurrent Sessions 6-11

12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Luncheon Symposium
Supported by an educational grant from Novartis


JHLT Editorial Board Meeting


Mini Oral Sessions 1-2

2:15 pm- 3:45 pm
Concurrent Sessions 12-17

3:45 pm - 4:15 pm
Coffee Break

4:15 pm - 5:45 pm
Concurrent Sessions 18-23



Friday, April 11, 2008

24 Hours
Internet Cafe Open


Registration Desk Open


Slide Ready Room Open


Press Office Open


Sunrise Symposia 6-10


Plenary Session


Exhibit Hall Open


ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING
Coffee Break/Poster Viewing


Concurrent Sessions 24-29


Luncheon Symposium
Supported by an educational grant from TransMedics

12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Fellows Luncheon

12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Mini Oral Sessions 3-4

2:15 pm - 3:45 pm
Concurrent Sessions 30-35

3:45 pm - 4:15 pm
Coffee Break

4:15 pm - 5:45 pm
Concurrent Session 36-40

5:45 pm - 6:45 pm
General Poster Session/Wine and Cheese Reception

7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
President's Gala

Saturday, April 12, 2008

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Exhibit Hall Strike

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Slide Ready Room Open

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Press Office Open
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