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Need to catch up on practice-changing research in inflammatory bowel diseases? Presenting the “can’t miss” event for you and your colleagues to obtain the most essential updates from world renowned experts.

Refresh, Recharge, and Learn

Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation’s Clinical & Research Conference is the premier conference for healthcare professionals and researchers who study and manage patients with inflammatory bowel diseases and will take place December 12-14, 2013. Endorsed by the ACG and NASPGHAN, the conference offers workshops, a two-track format for clinicians and researchers, and sessions for allied health professionals and pediatric gastroenterologists. Located beachside at the Westin Diplomat in Hollywood, Florida, this is the educational get-away worth attending.

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Clinical Track

After attending the clinical track at this conference, participants should be able to:

  • Summarize clinical trial data regarding recent and future advances in therapies for IBD
  • Apply the optimal use of surgery and novel agents, including immunomodulators and biologics, for the treatment of IBD in order to promote durable clinical remission and mitigate therapeutic complications
  • Employ best practices regarding cancer prevention, monitoring strategies, and treatment if malignancy is detected in patients with IBD

Basic Science Track

After attending the basic science track at this conference, participants should be able to:

  • Comment on the current understanding of genetic mutations associated with IBD and advances in functional genomics that have emphasized genetic predispositions of pathogenesis
  • Explain how the interactions between genetic predisposition and the immune system, the intestinal barrier, and environmental triggers influence disease
  • Clarify our current understanding of the role of genetics in children with IBD to help define important clinical and biological phenotypes

Pediatric Track

After attending the pediatrics track at this conference, participants should be able to:

  • Choose the evidence-preferred end-points of therapy
  • Identify how to adequately maintain proper health in pediatric patients with IBD using the latest data and recommendations for sleep disturbances, immunosuppression, bone health, and mental well-being
  • Implement best practices in the treatment of refractory, recurrent Clostridia difficile

Nursing Track

After attending the nursing track at this conference, participants should be able to:

  • Develop a plan to effectively communicate strategies to resolve ethical dilemmas between patients and families that disagree on treatment options
  • Outline women’s health topics to help guide the female patient with IBD
  • Employ the 504 plan for children with IBD to identify the health care-related needs of students, as well as services and accommodations to be provided to the student

Important Dates

Early Registration Deadline
Abstract Submission Deadline
Abstract Notifications Mailed
Abstract Presenter Registration Deadline
Discounted Registration Deadline
Presentation Dates

October 16, 2013
September 3, 2013
October 1, 2013
Coming Soon!
December 5, 2013
December 12-14, 2013

Don’t forget to bring your laptop or tablet!

All slide presentations will be available to view at the event on the electronic device of your choice—laptop, tablet, smart phone, etc., via Array technology*. This is the most convenient way to provide attendees with the most up-to-date information. A book of printed presentations will not be available; we encourage you to use your electronic device during the conference for optimal participation.

Organizer


11675 Rainwater Drive, Suite 600
Alpharetta, GA 30009, USA
Tel.: +1 (770) 751-7332
Fax: +1 (770) 751-7334
Email: meetings@imedex.com
Twitter: twitter.com/ImedexCME
Web: www.imedex.com

For registration inquiries:
Tel.: +1 855-276-6855
Email: registration@imedex.com

December 12-14, 2013
Hollywood, Florida

Conference Location

The Westin Diplomat
3555 South Ocean Drive
Hollywood, Florida 33019
Tel.: +1 (888) 627-9057 or
+1 (954) 602-6000
Fax: +1 (954) 602-7000
www.diplomatresort.com

Conference Chairs

Richard P. MacDermott, MD, MACG, FACG
Albany Medical College
Albany, New York

Stephen B. Hanauer, MD, FACG
University of Chicago Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois

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Endorsed by

ACG

NASPGHAN