It is both a privilegepleasure to invite you to ESCMID Post Graduate Education Course to be held in Istanbul, 2010 European Capital of Culture, on September 2-4, 2010. The course venue, Armada Hotel, is located in the historic peninsula of Istanbul with views of two of the great masterpieces of world architecture: The Hagia Sophiathe Blue Mosque a place that attracts all visitors. Several historical places are just at walking distance from the venue.
The course is intended to bring the knowledge of attendees up to date about influenza viruses. This is also a great opportunity to talklearn about the current pandemicits consequences. The scientific program is structured such that it covers all aspects of influenza virusesrelated topics. Hence, this will be a fruitful course for those who are interested in influenza viruses. You will meet prominent scientists in the field of influenzaalso colleagues from all over the world at this education course.
We look forward to hosting you in Istanbul, the capital of great civilizations.
On behalf of Organizing Committee
Selim Badur
Meral Akcay Ciblak
Describe public health aspects of influenza epidermicspandemics
Emphasize the importance of influenza infectionsto address problems related to: Diagnosis of infections with current subtypes, detection of emerging subtypesmisuse of antiviralsantibiotics.
Increase awareness
Address the economical burden caused by influenza viruses.
Organizers
This event is jointly organized by ESCMIDthe Turkish Microbiological Society
ESCMID