Björntorp Symposium

Stirin Castle, near Prague, Czech Republic

24 - 27 March 2009

Differential roles of the various adipose compartments in obesity

Hosted by the European Association for the Study of Obesity (EASO) and the Endocrine Institute, Prague, the inaugural EASO Björntorp Symposium will create an invaluable opportunity for intense in-depth scientific exchange between experienced internationally renowned scientists and younger research fellows from around Europe. 

The scientific programme features some of the world’s leading experts in Obesity Research and there is an opportunity for up to 35 European delegates to attend this prestigious, focussed event.  Not only will you be exposed to the latest scientific developments, but you will be able to interact with fellow delegates and some of the most influential Key Opinion Leaders in the field.  Click here to download the scientific programme.

The symposium will take place in Stirin Castle, near Prague (Czech Republic).  Participants as well as experts are expected to attend all scientific sessions and social events and are required to stay at the Castle for the duration of the event – thus creating an informal but collaborative atmosphere.

Poster presentations will form an important part of the programme and all applicants must submit a 300 word abstract, reasonably pertinent to the theme of the Symposium.  All successful applicants must prepare a poster.  The proceedings of the Symposium will include papers based on the experts’ lectures and the abstracts for the posters, and will form an issue of Obesity Facts, the official journal of EASO.

Delegates will be selected by competitive application.  To apply to attend the 2009 EASO Björntorp Symposium please send the following documents to conferences@easo.org:

1) Completed Application Form (including a 300 word Poster Abstract)

2) Publication List

3) Brief CV (maximum 3 pages)

EASO encourages all Young Investigators to apply.  Click here to download the Application Form.

Registration Fee: €450

(includes attendance at all scientific sessions, lunches and coffee breaks)

Accommodation Package: €400

(3 nights accommodation at the symposium venue, 3 dinners)

Deadline for receipt of applications: Friday 31 October 2008

For further information, please contact us at conferences@easo.org

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