6th CROATIAN CONGRESS OF LABORATORY DIAGNOSTICS
„The Role of Biomedical Laboratory Science in Global Biosecurity and Biosafety“
It is our great honour and pleasure to invite you, on behalf of the Congress Organizing Committee, to participate at the 6th Croatian Congress of Laboratory Diagnostics, with international participation, to be held in Primosten, Croatia, September 24-27, 2015.
UNDER THE AUSPICIES
Ministry of Science, Education and Sports of the Republic of Croatia
Ministry of Health of the Republic of Croatia
More informations… First Announcement.pdf and First Announcement-supplement.pdf
CONTENT
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Congress Info
Programme
Abstracts and Presentations
Registration
Accommodation
Methods of Payment
Useful Information
Contact Us
IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES:
Deadline for Abstracts Submission: July 01, 2015
The deadline for Abstract Submission has been extended to July 17, 2015
Notification for Abstract Acceptance: July 20, 2015
Deadline for Early Registration: July 31, 2015
Congress Dates: September 24 – 27, 2015
Welcome !
Dear colleagues and friends,
It is my great honour and pleasure to invite you, on behalf of the Congress Organizing Committee, to participate at the 6th Croatian Congress of Laboratory Diagnostics with international participation, to be held in Primosten, Croatia, September 24-27, 2015.
Our profession plays a vital role in the diagnosis, care and treatment of patients, in monitoring, development of new tests and in surveillance of diseases of public health importance. The theme for the 6th Congress: “The Role of BLS in Global Biosecurity and Biosafety˝ is therefore highly relevant and important.
Congress is multidisciplinary, designed as a bridge between scientists and experts of different specialities (BLSs, Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists, Medical Scientists, Clinical Pathologists, Cytologists, Microbiologists, Molecular Biologists, Medical Doctors, Nurses, Researchers, as well as Laboratory Suppliers from all fields of Laboratory Medicine and Technology).
The Congress will be organized in plenary sessions, symposia, oral presentations and poster sections, workshops and coordinated discussions, which will be great opportunity for all participants to exchange information related to scientific research, new ideas and technologies and their implementation in science or everyday diagnostic/clinical practice. We hope that the selected topics and active participation of renowned national and international experts will be sufficient invitation for all participants.
It is our wish to use part of the time for pleasant contacts during the Congress and for sightseeing.
Primosten, a town knitted in “stone lace”, a unique monument to centuries of work field labourers’ callous hands have done, known for its indigenous stone houses, churches, the narrow streets of the Mediterranean style, is situated on a small island which is connected to mainland with a dike. Primosten became a symbol of international meetings and friendship, and a town where everyone is welcome.
Finally, allow me to invite you to our beautiful country, to join us on Congress, to actively participate, meet other colleagues, share your knowledge and experience and create social and professional networks and friendship.
Looking forward to seeing you in Primosten, Croatia!
Mirjana Stupnisek
Assistant professor, PhD, MLT
Congress Organizing Committee President
CLA President
IFBLS Board Director
ORGANIZER
Croatian Laboratory Association – CLA (HLU)
PARTNERS
International Federation of Biomedical Laboratory Science – IFBLS
European Biosafety Association – EBSA
CONGRESS ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
President: Mirjana Stupnisek
Vice-president: Stefica Klisuric
Members: Dijana Varganovic, Ante Gambiraza
Katarina Pajtak, Sanja Bozic, Jasminka Blaha
Janna Malseed (Canada)
SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE (in alphabetical order)
Katica Anic (Croatia), Jasmina Berbic-Fazlagic (Bosnia and Herzegovina), Patrick Joseph Chattad (Cameroon), Domagoj Drenjancevic (Croatia), Vincent S. Gallicchio (USA), Chuan-Liang Kao (Taiwan), Kyoko Komatsu (Japan), Damir Marjanovic (Bosnia and Herzegovina), Alemka Markotic (Croatia), Alba Marzo (Italy), Sven Seiwerth (Croatia), Tom Stowe (Canada), Mirjana Stupnisek (Croatia), Aleksandar Vcev (Croatia), Philippe Vielh (France), Dionysis Vourtsis (Greece), Edward Welsh (United Kingdom)
CONGRESS INFORMATIONS (Secretariat):
Croatian Laboratory Association – CLA
(Hrvatska laboratorijska udruga – HLU)
Kameniti stol 30 A, HR-10000 Zagreb, Croatia
Phone: ++ 385 1 4580 626
Fax: ++ 385 1 4580 965
Mob : ++ 385 91 3714 610
E-mail: kongres2015hlu@gmail.com
CONGRESS VENUE:
Hotel Zora Adriatiq*** / ****
Raduca bb, HR-22202 Primosten, Croatia
http://www.hotelzora-adriatiq.com
OFFICIAL LANGUAGES:
Croatian and English
(simultaneous translation will not be provided)
TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT:
Overhead projector for PC (Microsoft Power Point file for Windows)
TYPES OF PRESENTATION:
- Plenary lectures 30 min
- Oral presentation 10 min
- Poster presentation 5 min
Official Letter of Invitation:
Official Letters of Invitation, which are intended to help overcome administrative difficulties in certain countries, to be used for visa application and for your employer, will be issued on request to the Organizing Committee. Such letters do not imply commitment of financial or other support by the organizers.
Please send your request to the Organizing Committee:
e-mail: kongres2015hlu@gmail.com
Certificate of Attendance:
A Certificate of Attendance will be issued to all registered participants.
Exhibition:
During the Congress, an exhibition of medical equipment, instruments and material will be organised in the exhibit space of the hotel. Companies interested in advertising their products should contact the Congress Organizer.
Insurance and Liability:
The Organizing Committee will not be responsible for medical expenses, accidents, or losses or unexpected damage to property belonging to congress participants, either during or as a result of the congress or during all tours and events. Participants are strongly advised to arrange their own insurance for health and accidents, lost luggage, and trip cancellations.
PCO (Registration, hotel accommodation and transfer):
BIZZ putovanja d.o.o.
Mitnicka 3, 10040 Zagreb, Hrvatska
Phone: +385 1 4111 522
Mobile: +385 99 4987 333
PROGRAMME
A comprehensive program which includes plenary lectures, panel discussion, free papers, oral presentations, posters and symposia have been planned and it will cover major disciplines in Biomedical Laboratory Science. Speakers of national and international repute will be invited to share their experiences and expertise with all participants.
The Organizing Committee cordially invite you to present your oral/ poster paper at the congress.
THEME:
Highlights:
„The Role of Biomedical Laboratory Science in Global Biosecurity and Biosafety“
Congress Topics:
- Biosafety, Biosecurity, Patient Safety, Nosocomial Infections
- Quality Control and Quality Assurance
- Education, Management, CPD
- Haematology, Coagulation
- Microbiology, Parasitology, Virology
- Molecular Biology, Forensic Medicine, Genetics
- Cytology, Histology, Pathology
- Immunology, Immunohaematology, Transfusion Medicine (Blood Bank)
- Clinical Chemistry, Toxicology
- Ecology, Epidemiology, Sanitary Engineering, Public Health and Preventive Medicine
- Personalized Medicine
- Evidence Based Medicine
- Experimental Methods in Biomedical Research
- Infectious Diseases, Blood-borne Diseases, STD
- Free topics
CALL FOR PAPERS:
Participants are invited to submit abstracts for presentation via e-mail: kongres2015hlu@gmail.com
Abstract received by July 01, 2015 will be considered under the standard review process.
All papers should be submitted and presented in English or Croatian.
Authors will be notified of the acceptance of their contribution by July 20, 2015.
PRELIMINARY TIMETABLE
You can dowload Preliminary timetable
ABSTRACTS AND PRESENTATIONS
Abstracts should be submitted by e-mail: kongres2015hlu@gmail.com
The Abstract (summary) sent via e-mail must be in the form of a Word document attached.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ABSTRACTS SUBMISSION
These instructions are designed to assist you in preparing your abstract submission (use Microsoft Word for Windows). They provide all the information you require to comply with the 6th Croatian Congress of Laboratory Diagnostics.
Participants are invited to submit abstracts for presentation (oral or poster). Abstract received by July 01, 2015 will be considered under the standard review process. Abstract will be used by the Scientific Program Committee for the composition of the scientific program. To ensure that your abstract is properly positioned in the program, if accepted, the abstract should clearly and concisely state the problem addressed, the methodology used and the main conclusions.
All papers should be submitted and presented in English or Croatian.
Title:
The abstract title should be left aligned over the main body. The font is Times New Roman 12 point in bold. Abbreviation must not be used in the title.
Author(s):
Author names should be in new line, left aligned over the main body, 12 point with the name of the presenting author underlined and indicate contact person with * (and provide his/her e-mail address at the bottom of the abstract).
The name of each author must include the first name, followed by the last name. No titles (Dr, MD, etc.) should be added.
Author Affiliation:
Author affiliations (institution, city and country) should be in 12 point Italic with regular line spacing. Authors from different institutions should be identified by superscript numeral index (1,2,3,…) at the end of that author’s name.
Text of the Abstracts:
The body of the text should commence 2 lines below the last affiliation. The abstract should be less than 350 words and typed in 12 point Times New Roman using single space.
The use of tables or figures is not allowed.
Standard abbreviations can be used. Abbreviation must be defined by placing them in parentheses after the full word the first time they appear.
Use numerals to indicate numbers except when beginning sentences.
Non-proprietary (generic) names, written in lower-case letters, are required the first time a drug is mentioned.
When used the headings of ˝Background˝, ˝Methods˝, ˝Results˝ and ˝Conclusions˝ should be in bold.
At the bottom of the abstract indicate:
- key words
- e-mail address for the contact*
- preference of presentation (oral/poster)
- topic /scientific field (please, select number from the list of Congress topics)
Abstracts should be written in English or Croatian.
The abstracts will not be edited. Linguistic accuracy is the responsibility of the author. Papers must be in their final form so as to exclude the need for corrections in proof.
All abstracts will be published in the Abstract Book.
All authors presenting either oral or poster presentations must complete an registration and remit the required registration fee by August 20, 2015 in order to remain on the final program.
Abstract deadlines: July 01, 2015
Abstracts should be sent by e-mail: kongres2015hlu@gmail.com
Submission Confirmation:
An acknowledgement of the receipt of an abstract will automatically be sent to the presenting author by e-mail upon submission. It is the responsibility of each individual to verify the acknowledgements and carefully review the abstracts.
Notification of Acceptance: July 20, 2015
REGISTRATION
Registration is required for all participants.
The participants are asked to fill out the Registration Form:
- ON LINE (click here)
- Download REGISTRATION FORM (doc)
Fill out (name and family name, institution, address, city, country, phone, fax, e-mail, etc.) and send by fax: ++385 1 4102 079 or e-mail: goran@bizztravel.biz
All authors presenting either oral or poster presentations must complete an registration and remit the required registration fee by August 20, 2015 in order to remain on the final program.
REGISTRATION FEES:
| CATEGORY | BeforeJuly 31, 2015 | After August 01, 2015 | On-site |
| CLA members | 750,00 HRK(~100 €) | 1.050,00 HRK(~140 €) | 1.350 HRK(~180 €) |
| Other participants | 1.350,00 HRK(~180 €) | 1.650,00 HRK(~220 €) | 1.950 HRK(~260 €) |
| Accompanying persons | 600,00 HRK(~80 €) | 900,00 HRK(~120 €) | 1.200 HRK(~160 €) |
Registration fees are necessary and are obligates for all participants.
Registration fee (CLA/HLU members and other participants) includes: admittance to all congress sessions and exhibition; congress materials (Final programme and Abstract book); congress bag; certificate of attendance; coffee breaks; social events, opening and closing ceremony.
Registration fee (accompanying persons) includes: social events, opening and closing ceremony.
Students interested in attending the congress should first report to the Congres Secretariat.
Cancellation of registration:
Registration must be canceled in writing. Any cancellation must be sent by email to: goran@bizztravel.biz
- Up to 21 days before Congress – 30% penalty
- 20-0 days before Congress – 100% penalty
ACCOMMODATION
HOTEL ACCOMMODATION
For congress participants, hotel accommodation is secured upon specialy agreed prices in HOTEL ZORA (3*/4*), Raduca bb, HR-22202 Primosten, Croatia
http://www.hotelzora-adriatiq.com
Accommodation reservation is necessary.
To book your accommodation, please fill out the Registration Form:
The participants are asked to fill out the Registration Form:
- ON LINE (click here)
- Download REGISTRATION FORM (doc)
Fill out (name and family name, institution, address, city, country, phone, fax, e-mail, etc.) and send by fax: ++385 1 4102 079 or e-mail: goran@bizztravel.biz
Hotel reservation deadline: July 20, 2015.
| SERVICEHotel Zora Primosten | PRICES (per person per day) | |
| Bed and breakfast | Halfboard | |
| Single room, Comfort (3*) | 457 HRK | 532 HRK |
| Double room, Comfort (3*) | 342 HRK | 418 HRK |
| Single room, Premier Club (4*) | 542 HRK | 618 HRK |
| Double room, Premier Club (4*) | 407 HRK | 483 HRK |
Important:
- Price is per person per day
- Half board includes breakfast and lunch.
- Reservation should be made not later than July 20, 2015
- Organizer after 07/20/2015 does not guarantee the availability of rooms and the same depending on hotel occupancy at the time of receipt of booking and payment of the full amount.
- If you not specified the name of the other person in a double room, you will be charge for single room price
- Check in 15:00 / Check out 11:00
Cancellation of Accommodation:
- 30-15 days before arrival – penalty 30% of total costs
- 14-7 days before arrival – penalty 60% of total costs
- 6-0 days prior to arrival and noshow – penalty 100% of total costs
METHODS OF PAYMENT
PAYMENT METHODS:
Registration, hotel accommodation and transfer info
For further informations please contact:
BIZZ putovanja d.o.o.
Mitnicka 3, HR-10040 Zagreb, Croatia
Phone: +385 1 4111 522
Mobile: +385 99 4987 333
Contact: Goran Petrovic
E-mail: goran@bizztravel.biz
Payment should be made:
1. By bank transfer
Bank name: Zagrebačka banka, Croatia
IBAN: HR1723600001102240649
SWIFT CODE: ZABA HR 2X
Beneficiary: BIZZ putovanja d.o.0.
Mitnicka 3, HR-10040 Zagreb, Croatia
Contact: + 385 99 4987 333
Purpose: 201509 (Be sure to verify the registrant’s name when sending the fee)
All bank charges are to be paid by registrants.
2. Credit cards are accepted: Amex, Visa, Diners, Master
3. In exceptional cases, with prior arrangement with the organizer On-site payments will be accepted as well.
Important:
- payments should clearly state the participant’s name(s)
- for summary payment orders, please enclose a list of names
- payment or proof of payment should accompany the registration form
- all bank charges are to be paid by registrants
USEFUL INFORMATION
HOW TO REACH US?
Primošten is situated on the most attractive part of the Adriatic coast, between the famous Croatian notabilities – town of Šibenik, Trogir and Split, and the national parks Krka and Kornati.
Hotel Zora is located 500 m from the center of Primošten and 50 m away from the sea.
Adriatiq Hotel Zora is located at the following GPS coordinates:
Geographic coordinates (GPS):
Latitude: 43.601815 ° N
Longitude: 15.939808 ° E
Elevation: 35 m
BY A CAR
From Zagreb (350 km): Motorway A1 Karlovac–Split (Exit Šibenik/Knin-Drniš/Primošten), then drive on the road E 65 for 30 km to Primošten.
From Rijeka (310 km): Adriatic highway D8 to Primošten or Adriatic highway D8 to Senj, connection to the motorway A1 to Šibenik, and than the road E 65, 30 km to Primošten.
From Split (60 km): E 65 direction Zadar/Šibenik to Primošten.
http://www.hotelzora-adriatiq.com/en/get-primosten
Primosten
Primosten is a small town built on the island near the coast, known for its indigenous stone houses, churches, the narrow streets of the Mediterranean style, with countless bays and islands.
The stormy history of the place begins in the 7th century B.C. The place with Croatian name Primošten was mentioned in 1564 year, and that name is retained until today. Already then, the island with the settlement was protected by a defensive wall. Sliding wooden bridge was the contact with the mainland, but later, the island was joined by pier, i.e., bridged to the mainland. Therefore, the settlement was named Primošten after the Croatian verb primostiti (to span).
Farming and ranching were the main economic activities in Primošten for a long time. Tourism development started in the mid-twentieth century and Primošten become one of the leading tourist destinations on the Adriatic coast.
Even today, the old single floor houses are witnessing the hard life of Primošten farmers – crooked houses with no windows and often without any room, because only sometimes kitchen and tavern were separated from the rest of the house. At least eight people inhabited such houses. It was an old custom that in the beginning of construction people would put a coin for good luck in the corner of a house or would put the facts about the builder in the bottle.
Today, Primošten is known for its production of olive oil and wine. Primošten vineyards of Babić sort incurred in the “barren land” in stone (Primošten’s lace), and with miles of stone walls, are ode to the human work and persistence. Their picture is exhibited in the headquarters building of the United Nations in New York. Vines in this region are grown from 8th century B.C., when vineyards were planted by Illyrians and Liburnians. Tradition was continued by the Greeks and Romans, and from the 7th century, also by Croats.
Modern Primošten is teeming with vivid shops, small shops and souvenir shops scattered around the narrow cobbled streets, and the summer atmosphere is full of sports and entertainment contents. All of this will satisfy the guests and will provide them unforgettable memories from Primošten.
In any time of the year visitors can enjoy in mild and healthy Mediterranean climate with 2,600 sunshine hours per year and in a pleasant average temperatures, of 7°C in winter and 25°C in summer.
Currency:
Kuna (1 Kuna = 100 Lipa). There are 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 Lipa coins, 1, 2, 5 and 25 Kuna coins and 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1000 Kuna banknotes.
Foreign currencies:
can be exchanged in banks, exchange offices, post offices, travel agencies, hotels, camps, marinas; cheques can be cashed in banks.
Credit Cards:
All major credit cards (MasterCard, Visa, Diners Club and American Express) are widely accepted.
Power supply: 220 V, 50 Hz
Our guests should note that power outlets in Croatia are the Continental two-pin type and that a socket adapter is therefore required.
Water:
Tap water is potable in all parts of Croatia.
The telephone code for Croatia is +385.
Time zone:
GMT plus one hour in winter and GMT plus two in summer.
Travel documentation:
A valid passport or some other identification document recognised by international agreement; for certain countries a personal identity card is sufficient (i.e. a document which testifies to the identity and citizenship of the bearer).
Visa requirements overview:
Aliens who require a visa for Croatia can fill out the visa application form on-line at crovisa.mvep.hr (available in English, Russian, Ukrainian, Albanian, and Turkish language). Printed and filled out application form along with other required documents should be submitted to the competent Croatian Embassy/Consulate or visa centre or through an accredited tourist agency.
All questions regarding Croatia’s visa regime can be submitted at: vize@mvep.hr
CONTACT US
For further information please contact us:
CONGRESS INFORMATIONS (Secretariat):
Croatian Laboratory Association – CLA
(Hrvatska laboratorijska udruga – HLU)
Address: Kameniti stol 30A
HR-10000 Zagreb, Croatia
Phone: ++ 385 1 4580 626
Fax: ++ 385 1 4580 965
Mob: ++385 91 3714 610
E-mail: kongres2015hlu@gmail.com
Registration, hotel accommodation and transfer (PCO):
BIZZ putovanja d.o.o.
Mitnicka 3, 10040 Zagreb, Hrvatska
Phone: +385 1 4111 522
Mobile: +385 99 4987 333
Contact: Goran Petrovic
E-mail: goran@bizztravel.biz
CONGRESS WEB SITE:
http://www.hlu.hr
