ISTH 2009 - XXII Congress of The International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis - Boston, July 11



Welcome Message from the Congress Presidents Message from the Executive Director Message from the Scientific Program Committee Chairpersons Venue & Contacts Committees Congress Committees ISTH/SSC Committees Congress International Advisory Board Program at a Glance Scientific Program Scientific Sessions Plenary Sessions/Speakers State of the Art Sessions/Speakers Abstract Symposia Sessions/Speakers ISTH/SSC Meetings and Education Program Industry Sessions CME/Awards Nursing Program APSTH Program Abstract Topics Abstract Submission Rules General Remarks Submission Form Abstract Publication Presentation of Abstracts Conflict of Interest Disclosure ISTH Information Exhibition & Sponsorship Sponsors Sponsorship and Exhibition Sales Manual Application Forms Exhibiton Exhibition Floorplan Industry Liaison Meeting Symposia and Technical Sessions Sponsorship Opportunities Registration and Hotel Information Online Registration Procedure Registration Deadlines ISTH Membership Payment Group Registrations Registrations from Italy Confirmation On-site Registration Hotel Accommodation Congress Information Dates Location How to get there Congress Secretariat Certificate of Attendance CME/Awards Congress Documents Exhibition Food & Beverage Language Official Carrier Poster Sessions Credentials Rules Speaker's Preview Room Transportation General Information About Boston Getting Around Food Customs Useful Information Visa Waiver Program Travel Visa Social Events Excursions Important Dates to Bookmark Remind Me Other Meetings Home		Scientific Program CME/Awards CME Information will be availbale shortly. Young Investigators Awards The Young Investigators Awards are provided in the form of travel grants to medical trainees and young scientists (under 35 years of age as of July 11, 2009) who submit highly rated abstracts. The awards help subsidize travel to the Congress. In order to be considered for an award, the Young Investigator must be the presenter and first author of an abstract submitted to the Congress. Please check the relevant box on the abstract submission form to indicate you wish to apply for this award. To be eligible for the award, the recipient must attend the Congress. Developing World Scientists The Congress and the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis will award travel grants to scientists from developing countries to help subsidize travel to the Congress. (See LIST of eligible countries.) Applications require the following: Submission of a one-page letter to isth2009abs@mci-group.com that includes a description of your position and field, a short statement explaining why attending ISTH 2009 would be valuable to your work/career, and an explanation of your financial need. Copy of current passport showing country of residence. If you are the presenter and first author of an Abstract, check the ‘Developing World Scientist’ box on the Abstract Submission form. Deadline for applications is February 6, 2009. Applicants will be notified by the end of March 2009 regarding their awards, which may include waived registration fees and/or a monetary stipend. To be eligible for the award, the recipient must attend the Congress. Sanofi-Aventis/ISTH Research Fellowship Awards Applications are invited for Sanofi-Aventis/ISTH Research Fellowship Awards. These Awards will provide significant funding for two fellows, one participating in clinical research and one in basic research. Funding is $20,000 for each of two years, the second year’s contingent upon the first year’s progress. The research focus is “Cancer and Thrombosis”. Please click here for a Description of the Award and an Application. Information and an application is also available at the website of the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (www.isth.org). Deadline for receipt of applications is April 1, 2009. The awardee will be chosen by an international jury and formal announcement and presentation of the awards will be made at the XXII Congress.