24 - 27 May 2008

“Pain, cachexia and depression in palliative care

- genetics, assessment/classification and treatment”

 

 

You can register for the pre conference seminar when you register online for the main conference

The organising committee of the EAPC Research Forum 2008 is delighted to extend an invitation to our colleagues and friends to join us on board the coastal express Hurtigruten as part of the pre-conference event. This voyage is the perfect setting to take part in our unique pre-conference program, which highlights the opportunity to meet the world’s leading experts in the fields of pain, cachexia and depression in palliative care.

Participants are invited to attend parallel group activities and lectures by our invited guest speakers. The main pre-conference seminar will take place in the scenic Lofoten Islands, before returning to the conference city of Trondheim. This journey will allow time for both scientific and leisure activities.

The seminar is organised in collaboration between the EAPC Research Network and the European Palliative Care Research Collaborative (EPCRC), a multinational EU funded project (www.epcrc.org). The seminar will be CME accredited. Participants may bring accompanying persons on this trip.

Join your fellow researchers and practitioners on board to experience cutting edge seminars and share insights on the latest research developments.

Key note speakers: Augusto Caraceni (I), Franco De Conno (I), Frank Skorpen (N), Geoffrey Hanks (UK), Paddy Stone (UK), Mari Lloyd-Williams (UK), Irene Higginson (UK), Jon Håvard Loge (N), Ken Fearon (UK), Kathleen Foley (UK), Florian Strasser (CH), Lukas Radbruch (D), Marianne Hjermstad (N), Neil Aaronson (NL), Pål Klepstad (N), Robin Fainsinger (CA), Vickie Baracos (CA) and Stein Kaasa (N).

Price per person including travel (from Bodø to Trondheim), all meals, accommodation on board and in Lofoten Euro 1050,-

Price for Accompanying person Euro 900,- This price is based on accompanying persons sharing accomodation with participants paying full price.

Please note that there are limited number of places available.

Preliminary Program:

24 May (15.00) - Departure from Bodø on the Coastal Express

24 May (16.00) - Welcome

24 May (18.00) - Dinner on Board

24 May (21.00) - Arrival Svinøya Rorbuer, Lofoten

Transportation by bus to Svinøya (approx 15 minutes travel time)

25 May (09.00 - 17.00) - Pre-conference seminar

26 May (09.00 - 17.00) - Pre-conference seminar

27 May (10.00) - Departure from Svinøya, Lofoten

27 May (13.30) - Arrival at Bodø

27 May (15.05) - Departure flight no.1 to Trondheim

27 May (17.45) - Departure flight no.2 to Trondheim

Detailed Program:

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Scientific program:

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Please note:

The program is preliminary and may be subject to change. Participants will be notified in writing by e-mail of any changes made.

The pre-conference journey starts in Bodø and ends in the main EAPC 2008 conference city of Trondheim. Participants at the pre-conference must therefore book their flights to Bodø (BOO) prior to the preconference, but return home from Trondheim (TRD) after the main conference.

Climate and clothing:

The Lofoten Islands are situated roughly 350 kilometers (217 miles) north of the artic circle. Climatic conditions are unpredictable, and temperatures in late May may range from 0 degrees celcius (32 farenheit) to 25 degrees celcius (77 farenheit). It is recommended you bring adequate clothes, preferrably a Gore-tex jacket, water repellent shoes/boots and warm sweaters. Although we can guarantee for you to experience the midnight sun and a spectacular scenery, we cannot rule out the possibility of rain! The social program and activities for accompanying persons will be considered according to the weather conditions.