SIXTH INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS ON VASCULAR DEMENTIA BARCELONA, SPAIN | NOVEMBER 19-22, 2009 www.kenes.com/vascular Second Announcement & Call for Abstracts CME Accreditation in Process This congress is endorsed by the World Federation of Neurology. WFN members and all interested neurologists are encouraged to attend. The congress is open to all neurologists regardless of citizenship. Abstract Deadline: June 15, 2009 Early Bird Registration Fee: July 21, 2009 BARCELONA 2009
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SIXTH INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS ONVASCUL AR DEMENTIABARCELONA, SPAIN | NOVEMBER 19-22, 2009
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Second Announcement & Call for AbstractsCME Accreditation in Process
This congress is endorsed by the World Federation of Neurology. WFN members and all interested neurologists are encouraged to attend. The congress is open to all neurologists regardless of citizenship.
Abstract Deadline: June 15, 2009Early Bird Registration Fee: July 21, 2009
BARCELONA 2009
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
GOLD SPONSOR
ENDORSED BY
World Federation of Neurology
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3CONTENTSCommittees 4
Invitation 5
Lectures and Symposia 6
Topics and Call for Abstracts 7
Preliminary Timetable 8
General Information 10
Registration 13
Hotel Accommodation 14
SIXTH INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS ONVASCUL AR DEMENTIABARCELONA, SPAIN | NOVEMBER 19-22, 2009
4 COMMITTEESHONORARY PRESIDENTJames F. Toole, USA
SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY BOARDNatan M. Bornstein, Israel – Chairman
Piero G. Antuono, USA Raúl L. Arizaga, Argentina Stavros J. Baloyannis, GreeceLeontino Battistin, ItalyKemal Bayülkem, TurkeyDavid A. Bennett, USAAlistair Burns, UKChristopher Chen, SingaporeAntonio Culebras, USAAnna Czlonkowska, PolandMichael Davidson, IsraelJacques L. De Reuck, BelgiumVida Demarin, CroatiaValery Feigin, New ZealandHoward Feldman, CanadaHoward Fillit, USAFrancoise Forette, FranceFranz Gerstenbrand, AustriaPanteleimon Giannakopoulos, SwitzerlandLea Grinberg, BrazilAlla Guekht, Russia
LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEEMiguel AguilarAnton AlvarezCarmen AntúnezMarisa Barquero Félix Bermejo Marcelo Berthier Rafael Blesa Mercè Boada Antonio DávalosAna Frank Garcia Teresa Gómez IslaJordi Matias-Guiu
Eugeni I. Gusev, RussiaKhalid Iqbal, USAPavel Kalvach, Czech RepublicAra S. Khachaturian, USAMiia Kivipelto, SwedenGian Luigi Lenzi, ItalyJose Luchsinger, USAHugh Markus, UKRichard Mohs, USADixon Moody, USADafi n Muresanu, RomaniaKen Nagata, JapanAgneta K. Nordberg, SwedenAlessandro Padovani, ItalyGeorge Perry, USADavid Russell, NorwayRoman Shakarishvili, GeorgiaAndrzej Szczudlik, PolandLaszlo Vecsei, HungaryBruno Vellas, France
Carme JunquePablo Martinez LagePablo Martinez-MartínJosé Luis Martí-VilaltaJose Luis MolinuevoJordi Peña-CasanovaSecundino López Pousa Exuperio Diez TejedorEstrella Gómez TortosaJosé Alvarez SabinTeodoro del SerJosep Valls-Sole
CO-CHAIRMENAmos D. Korczyn, IsraelJaime Kulisevsky, Spain
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Dear Colleagues,
On behalf of the Organizing Committee it is our pleasure to introduce the 6th International Congress on Vascular Dementia, which will be held in Barcelona, Spain from November 19-22, 2009.
The Sixth International Congress will once again aim to be a showcase for the discussion of new developments in the area of dementia with special attention to cerebrovascular diseases affecting cognition. Thecongress will be an opportunity to deliberate on large and small vessel brain diseases and how they contribute to cognitive decline. We shall try to identify specifi c biological and psychological markers, if any, of vascular dementia, and also the genetic factors involved. The overlap with Alzheimer’s disease will be a central issue, as will be the white matter changes frequently seen in dementia.
We encourage you to submit your abstract to the congress thereby contributing to what we are confi dent will be an interesting scientifi c programme.
While we are still lacking effective therapies for dementia in general, several new approaches will be presented and discussed.
We look forward to welcoming you to Barcelona later this year and hope that this congress will be a memorable experience for all of you, where you will be able to further friendships and strengthen scientifi c collaborations.
Yours sincerely,
James F. Toole Jaime Kulisevsky Amos D. KorczynHonorary President Co-Chairman Co-Chairman
SIXTH INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS ONVASCUL AR DEMENTIABARCELONA, SPAIN | NOVEMBER 19-22, 2009
6 LECTURES AND SYMPOSIADIAGNOSIS OF VASCULAR DEMENTIA AND MIXED DEMENTIA
CLINICAL AND IMAGING MARKERS OF VASCULAR DEMENTIA
THE COMPLEX INTERACTION OF STROKES AND AD PATHOLOGY IN CAUSING
COGNITIVE FAILURE
MICROBLEEDS AND DEMENTIA
THE METABOLIC SYNDROME AND DEMENTIA
DEMENTIA AS DIABETIC BRAIN DISEASE
CHOLESTEROL, STATINS AND DEMENTIA
POST STROKE DEMENTIA
COGNITIVE RESERVE AND CEREBROVASCULAR LESIONS
FROM CARDIOVASCULAR RISK FACTORS TO PREVENTION OPTIONS IN DEMENTIA
PHARMACOLOGICAL THERAPIES
COGNITIVE REHABILITATION
GAIT IMPAIRMENT AND COGNITIVE DECLINE
AMYLOID, TANGLES AND NEURO-INFLAMMATION
BLOOD PRESSURE AND COGNITION
APATHY, DEPRESSION AND FATIGUE IN VASCULAR BRAIN DISEASE
VASCULAR COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT IN THE YOUNG
THE FORGOTTEN SYNDROMES: SUSAC, FABRY, ACANTHOCYTOSIS, MELAS, CADASIL
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7TOPICS• Defi nitions and Diagnostic Criteria for Vascular and Mixed Dementia• Mixed Dementia• Specifi c Vascular Cognitive Syndromes • Epidemiology: Prevalence and Incidence Studies, Risk Factors • Mechanisms: White Matter Changes, Strategic Strokes, Multiple Lacunae• Cellular processes: Oxidative Stress, Apoptosis, Endothelial Changes • Evaluation: Structural and Functional Imaging, Transcranial Doppler, SPECT, PET, MRI • Neuropsychology: Testing for cognitive impairment and for Depression in Vascular Brain disease• Prevention and Treatment: Drug Trials, Inclusion Criteria, Outcome Measures• Vascular Factors in Alzheimer’s Disease and Binswanger’s Disease• Genetic Forms of Vascular Dementia; Genes involved in Vascular Brain Disease• CADASIL • Amyloid Angiopathy• Mild Cognitive Impairment• Homocystein and Brain Damage• Depression• Cardiac Disease & Cognitive Impairment• The Blood-Brain Barrier in Dementia• Neuroacanthocytosis• Post-irradiation Encephalopathy• MELAS• Susac’s Syndrome
• Fabry’s disease
CALL FOR ABSTRACTSMETHOD OF SUBMISSIONAll abstracts should be submitted via the congress website at www.kenes.com/vascular.Please follow the instructions on the Call for Abstracts page. Participants are requested to submit abstracts in English
NO LATER THAN JUNE 15, 2009
Authors will be notifi ed regarding abstract acceptance. Accepted abstracts will be published on the Abstract CD Rom that will be distributed at the Congress. Only a limited number of Abstracts will be scheduled for oral presentation. Please indicate if you are submitting your abstract for oral or poster presentation. Authors will be notifi ed of the method of presentation, with consideration to be given to the author’s preference.
FAXED ABSTRACTS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE
SIXTH INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS ONVASCUL AR DEMENTIABARCELONA, SPAIN | NOVEMBER 19-22, 2009
8 PRELIMINARY TIMETABLE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2009
13:00 Registration Opens
Hall A
16:00-17:30
Opening CeremonyKeynote Lectures
17:30-19:00
Plenary Session 1
19:00
Get Together Reception
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2009
07:30 Registration Opens
Hall A Hall B Hall C
09:00-10:30
Plenary Session 2
10:30-11:00 Coffee Break, Exhibition and Poster Viewing
11:00-12:30 11:00-12:30 11:00-12:30
Scientifi c Session Scientifi c Session Free Communications
12:30-13:30 Lunch Break, Exhibition and Poster Viewing
13:30-15:00 13:30-15:00 13:30-15:00
Scientifi c Session Scientifi c Session Free Communications
15:00-15:30 Coffee Break, Exhibition and Poster Viewing
15:30-17:00
Sponsored Symposium
17:00-17:15 Break
17:15-18:45
Company Sponsored Symposium
20:00
Meet the Experts Session
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2009
07:30 Registration Opens
Hall A Hall B Hall C
08:00-09:00
Plenary Session 3
09:00-10:30 09:00-10:30 09:00-10:30
Scientifi c Session Scientifi c Session Free Communications
10:30-11:00 Coffee Break, Exhibition and Poster Viewing
11:00-12:30 11:00-12:30 11:00-12:30
Scientifi c Session Scientifi c Session Free Communications
12:30-13:30 Lunch Break, Exhibition and Poster Viewing
13:30-15:00 13:30-15:00 13:30-15:00
Scientifi c Session Scientifi c Session Free Communications
15:00-15:30 Coffee Break, Exhibition and Poster Viewing
15:30-17:00 15:30-17:00 15:30-17:00
Scientifi c Session Scientifi c Session Free Communications
17:00-18:30 17:00-18:30 17:00-18:30
Scientifi c Session Scientifi c Session Free Communications
Congress Farewell Dinner
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2009
07:30 Registration Opens
Hall A Hall B
08:00-09:30 08:00-09:30
Scientifi c Session Scientifi c Session
09:30-10:00 Coffee Break, Exhibition and Poster Viewing
10:00-11:30 10:00-11:30
Scientifi c Session Scientifi c Session
11:30-11:45 Break
11:45-13:15 11:45-13:15
Scientifi c Session Scientifi c Session
13:15
Closing Session
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10 GENERAL INFORMATIONCONGRESS VENUE:Centre Convencions Internacional Barcelona (CCIB)Rambla Prim 117 08019 Barcelona Tel: +34 93 230 10 00 Fax: +34 93 230 10 01 E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.ccib.es/
CONGRESS LOCATION:Barcelona
Situated on the northeastern coast of the Iberian peninsula and the shores of the Mediterranean, Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain in both size and population. It is also the capital of Catalonia, 1 of the 17 Autonomous Communities that make up Spain.Barcelona is unequivocally a Mediterranean city, not only because of its geographic location but also because of its history, tradition and cultural infl uences. It is today an important cultural centre and a major tourist destination with a rich cultural heritage. Particularly renowned are architectural works of Antoni Gaudi and Montaner that have been designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Fabulous architecture, brilliant Spanish cuisine, fl amboyant culture and wonderful weather combine to make Barcelona a truly magnifi cent city.
CME CREDITSAs in our previous congresses, an application has been made to the (EACCME) European Accreditation Council For Continuing Medical Education Institution Of The European Union Of Medical Specialists (UEMS). Further details will be made available on the congress website: www.kenes.com/vascular.
BURSARIESThe Congress is offering up to 10 bursaries to participants under the age of 35 who have submitted an abstract. The bursary consists of free registration to the congress and three nights hotel accommodation. Preference will be given to applicants from developing countries.
LANGUAGEEnglish is the offi cial language of the congress.
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CLOTHINGInformal for all occasions.
CLIMATEThe weather in Barcelona in November is usually cool and pleasant. Temperatures range from 7°C - 18°C.
AIRPORT INFORMATION AND TRAVEL TO BARCELONAEl Prat airport is located 13 kilometres south east from Barcelona and 20 kilometres from the Congress Centre (CCIB)
Train (RENFE)
The train service between the airport and the city centre (Paseo de Gracia) runs from 6:00 to 22:30 (direction Barcelona) and from 5:20 to 22:50 (airport direction). There is one train every 30 minutes and the travel time is 25 minutes. Approximate cost: €2.40.From the train station Paseo de Gracia it is easy to connect with the yellow line (4 line) of the metro. The closest station to the CCIB is Maresme- Forum. Tel: 0034 902 240 202
Express bus (Aerobús)
The bus service between the airport and the city centre (Plaza Cataluña) runs from 6:00 to 1:00 on working days and from 6:30 to 1:00 during the weekends (Barcelona direction), and from 5:30 to 00:15 on working days and from 6:00 to 00:30 during the weekends (airport direction).There is one bus every 8 minutes and the travel time is 30 minutes. Approximate cost: €3.60
Next to Plaza Cataluña, you can take the yellow line (line 4) of the metro at the Urquinaona station. The closest station to the CCIB is Maresme-Forum.Tel. 0034 906 427 017
Taxi
The journey to the CCIB takes about 20 minutes. Fees change according to the time of day. Nightime fees: working days from 21:00 to 7:00 and weekends and bank holidays from 00:00 to 24:00
Daytime fees: from 7:00 to 21:00
Cost: approx €25. There is an additional cost for entry /exit from the airport and for carrying luggage.
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Driving
The C-31 motorway connects the airport with Barcelona. The easiest way to get into the city is by the Gran Via or Avenida Diagonal, which are the most direct accesses to the city centre, or by Ronda de Dalt and Ronda del Litoral, which are the city ringroads. The most direct way to reach the CCIB is by the Ronda Litoral -exit 24. It takes about 30 minutes depending on the traffi c. If you are going to the CCIB from the city centre by car, the best option is to take the Avenida Diagonal until the end.
USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS:Fire Department: 081
Ambulance Service: 112
Police Department: 091
VISASMost Europeans do not require an entry visa for Spain. Please consult the Spanish Embassy or Consulate nearest to you for specifi c details relating to visas.
LIABILITYThe organizer is not able to take any responsibility whatsoever for injury or damage involving persons and property during the Congress. Sponsors, Exhibitors and all participants are advised to take their own personal insurance.
CONGRESS ORGANIZERS AND SECRETARIATPlease do not hesitate to contact the organizers if you require any additional information or assistance:
Kenes InternationalThe Sixth International Congress on Vascular Dementia1-3 Rue de ChantepouletP.O. Box 1726CH-1211 Geneva 1, SwitzerlandTel: +41 22 908 0488; Fax: +41 22 732 2850E-Mail: [email protected]: www.kenes.com/vascular
GENERAL INFORMATION (Cont.)
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13REGISTRATION Online registration is available via the website: www.kenes.com/vascular.
Fees apply to payments received prior to the indicated deadlinesFees apply to payments received prior to the indicated deadlinesF
* In order to obtain the special fees, a supportive letter signed by the head of the department must accompany the registration form (if registered via the website, please fax the approval).** Developing countries are defi ned according to the World Bank Country Classifi cation of Low income and Lower-middle-income economies; for more information on the Country Classifi cation data you may visit the World Bank website: www.worldbank.org
Fees for all Congress Participants include:• Participation in all scientifi c sessions• Printed material of the congress• An invitation to the Get-Together Reception
Cancellation Policy:Faxed, emailed or post-marked:
• Cancellation received until August 19, 2009 – full refund less €50 bank charges will be made• Cancellation received until September 18, 2009 –50% of registration fees will be refunded • Cancellation received after September 18, 2009 – no refund given
Payment:Payment of registration fees should be made in Euro by the following methods:Payment of registration fees should be made in Euro by the following methods:P• Credit Card: i.e. Visa, MasterCard, Diners or American Express*
*Payments made with American Express will be charged in U.S. Dollars according to the exchange rate at the day of the transaction • Bank Transfer: Please make drafts payable to: Account Name: Kenes International, Vascular 2009 Bank details: Credit Suisse Geneva, 1211 Geneva 70, Switzerland. Bank Code: 4835, Swift No: CRESCHZZ12A, Account Number: 693980-52-159 IBAN No: CH47 0483 5069 3980 5215 9* Bank charges are the responsibility of the participant and should be paid at source in addition to the registration and accommodation fees* Please make sure the name of the congress and the participant are stated on the bank transfer
Group Registration:For group registration (10 participants and more) please contact the Registration Department at: [email protected]
• Coffee breaks • Entrance to the Exhibition.
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As the offi cial organizer of the 6th International Congress on Vascular Dementia, Kenes International is offering special reduced rates for various hotels in Barcelona as indicated below.
We strongly recommend that hotel accommodation is booked early and will be happy to be of assistance in all matters concerning hotel reservations for the Congress.
Rates shown below include breakfast, service charge and all taxes
Hotel Rating Single room Double Room Distance from Venue
AC BarcelonaStandard rooms
Junior SuitesSuites
€195 €310€450
€210€310 €450
Headquarters
Barcelo Atenea Mar €165 €175 10 minutes walking
Diagonal Zero €195 €210 2 minutes walking
Front Maritim €170 €190 10 minutes walking
Hesperia del Mar €170 €190 10 minutes walking
Hilton Diagonal Mar €235 €290 2 minutes walking
Husa Barcelona Mar €175 €190 10 minutes walking
Princess €195 €210 2 minutes walking All rates are subject to change
How to BookIn order to benefi t from the special Congress rates, please use one of the following booking methods: • Online Booking – is available via the website at www.kenes.com/vascular• Registration & Accommodation form – please send the completed form together with the
required deposit payment by fax or email at your earliest convenience
Hotel reservations will only be confi rmed if credit card details are fully supplied or alternatively, a deposit of one night accommodation is forwarded by bank transfer within 10 working days.
Each participant will receive an individual confi rmation, indicating the name and address of the hotel.
For hotel reservation made by a sponsoring company, the participant will receive the hotel confi rmation from the sponsoring company directly.
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PaymentPayment of accommodation fees should be made in Euro by one of the following methods:Payment of accommodation fees should be made in Euro by one of the following methods:P• Credit Card: i.e. Visa, MasterCard, Diners or American Express*
*Payments made with American Express will be charged in U.S. Dollars according to the exchange rate at the day of the transaction • Bank Transfer: Please make drafts payable to: Account Name: Kenes International, Vascular 2009 Bank details: Credit Suisse Geneva, 1211 Geneva 70, Switzerland. Bank Code: 4835, Swift No: CRESCHZZ12A, Account Number: 693980-52-159 IBAN No: CH47 0483 5069 3980 5215 9* Bank charges are the responsibility of the participant and should be paid at source in addition to the registration and accommodation fees* Please make sure the name of the congress and the participant are stated on the bank transfer.Please note that 3 weeks prior to arrival in Barcelona, your credit card will be automatically charged for the balance of your hotel accommodation. Participants who paid their deposit with a bank transfer are required to send the balance of outstanding accommodation charges to Kenes International 21 days before arrival. Full prepayment is required for all hotel accommodations prior to arrival.
Cancellation PolicyCancellations or changes should be received in writing to Kenes International (by fax or e-mail). Please do not contact the hotel directly.• Cancellations/changes received up to 15 days prior to arrival– full refund less 35€ handling fee • Cancellation/changes received 14-10 days prior to arrival – 1 night cancellation charge • Cancellation/changes received less than 10 days prior to arrival – no refund In the event of non-arrival, the hotel will automatically release the reservation and full payment will be non-refundable. Late arrival /early departure fee - If you arrive later or leave earlier than on the dates of your confi rmed booking, the total accommodation amount will be charged and no refunds will be made.
Group BookingWe have personally selected some of the fi nest hotels in Barcelona with various price categories to meet the requirements of groups and companies. Due to the popularity of the destination we strongly recommend early booking of hotel accommodation for groups of 10 rooms and more.For group bookings (10 rooms or more) please contact:Efrat YaromRegistration & Accommodation ManagerTel: +41 22 908 0488 ext: 538, Fax: +41 22 732 2850, Email: [email protected]
Important NoteKenes International, its agents and the Organizers shall not be responsible for and shall be exempt from all liability in respect of any loss, damage, injury, accident, delay or inconvenience to any persons, or his/her luggage or any other property for any reason whatsoever, for any tourist services provided. Personal travel and health insurance is recommended.
