General Information
The executive committee of the Diabetic Foot Study Group is happy to announce the 9th scientific meeting of the DFSG.
The meeting will be held in Uppsala, Sweden, September 17. - 19. 2010.
Executive & Scientific Committee
Chairman
Dr. E. Jude, Great Britain
Vice-Chairman
Dr. C. Caravaggi, Italy
Scientific Secretary
Dr. R. Lobmann, Germany
Treasurer
Dr. C. van Schie, The Netherlands
Committee Members
Dr. K. Kirketerp-Møller, Denmark
N. Baker, Great Britain
Dr. A. Korzon-Burakowska, Poland
Dr. N. Petrova, Great Britain
Dr. N. Tentolouris, Greece
Local Organising Committee
Dr. M. Löndahl
Contact
For matters regarding membership and scientific contributions please contact:
DFSG Secretary
Eve Stamm
Im Lohauser Feld 69
D-40474 Düsseldorf, Germany
Tel: +49 (0) 211 45 11 65
Mob: +49 (0) 172 6903700
E-mail: evestamm@aol.com
For matters regarding registration, accommodation, exhibition a.o. please contact:
DFSG Meeting Secretariat
Congress Consultants
Martensens Allé 8
DK-1828 Frederiksberg C, Denmark
Tel: +45 70 20 03 05
Fax: +45 70 20 03 15
E-mail: dfsg@dfsg.org
Venue
The meeting will be held at the Uppsala Castle (Rikssalen), Uppsala, Sweden.
Uppsala Castle was built by Gustav Vasa in 1549, and has played a central role both in the history of Uppsala and that of Sweden.
Uppsala is located 20 minutes from Stockholm Arlanda Airport and 45 minutes to Stockholm centre.
Important Dates
Abstract submission deadline
15. March 2010
See abstract guide lines here
Abstract acceptance notification
30. April - 04. May 2010
Early registration deadline
5. June 2010
Late registration deadline
15. August 2010
Conference Dates
17. September 2010
14:00 Welcome and conference begins
Scientific sessions during the afternoon
Welcome reception (drinks and snacks) in the evening at the venue
18. September 2010
Scientific sessions from the morning to the evening
Gala Dinner in the evening
19. September 2010
Scientific sessions from early in the morning to late afternoon
Transport
Uppsala is situated 20 minutes from Stockholm Arlanda Airport and 45 minutes to Stockholm
Uppsala can be reach by train directly from the Arlanda Airport
Conference language
The conference language is English.
Grant first time presenters
N E W – grant available to first time presenters, applies to nurses, podiatrists, research fellows, doctors in training or students aged 35 or under on 1. September 2010. 2 weeks after acceptance of abstract a letter must be sent to evestamm@aol.com explaining the reason for applying for a grant, together with a confirmation email from the consultant or supervisor at university. Only limited grants are available and the Chairman reserves the right to refuse without giving any grounds.
Insurance
As a meeting participant you should insure yourself as a business traveller by taking out an individual insurance. Details can be obtained from your travel agency.
Industry exhibition
Satellite symposia will be arranged as well as exhibitions. Interested companies are kindly asked to contact the meeting secretariat.
Website
Participants are advised to check this web site often. It will be the main source of information on the meeting. Updates are carried out regularly.