World Scleroderma Conference in Italy

This will be an interdisciplinary conference for cardiologists, dermatologists, nephrologists, internists, pulmonologists and rheumatologists.   It will also feature a complete program for patients, with sessions designed for patients' interests, plus the opportunity to attend sessions presented to physicians as well.

The Scleroderma Society of Canada will have representatives attending this world scleroderma conference.  It is noteworthy that Maureen Sauvé, President of the Scleroderma Society of Ontarion and Board member of the SSC, will be presenting a session to the patient conference on the subject of the national patient survey and its results.

The Canadian Scleroderma Research Group will also have representatives at the conference.  For more news about the CSRG please visit their website, www.csrg-grcs.ca.

The aim of the congress is to foster outstanding research into the cause(s) and understanding of systemic sclerosis and to improve clinical care and awareness of scleroderma, worldwide.

Young Investigators will be a special focus, a program fostering direct contact with the experts.

Here is a brief summary of conference topics.  For more details, please visit their website, www.aimgroup.it/2010/sclerosiscongress.

Session Subjects:
1. Pathogenesis-vasculopathy & mechanisms of fibrosis
2. Pathogenesis-immunological pathways
3. Novel models & technology
4. Pulmonary
5. Cardiovascular
6. Renal
7. Raynaud's / Ulcers
8. Musculoskeletal system and GI
9. Outcomes & quality of life
10.Imaging
11.Therapy

The congress also offers the following:
- Clinical Symposia
- Parallel Patient Programme
- Mentoring Programme for Junior Investigators

(There will be  an emphasis on fellows and junior faculty with a Mentoring Program)