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Welcome to Madeira Island

We are very pleased to invite you to the 14th Annual Meeting of the European Society of Clinical Virology, in Funchal, Madeira, 21-24 September 2011. This meeting will cover hot topics of clinical virology, as well as a wide range of other themes, from fundamental research to epidemiology, diagnosis, prevention and therapy, maintaining the high scientific standards of previous meetings of this Society.

The archipelago of Madeira includes the islands of Madeira, Porto Santo, Desertas and Selvagens. Madeira is known for its friendly people, exceptional natural beauty and mild climate, and also for its natural environment, where the most important feature is the Laurissilva Forest, a relic of the Tertiary Age, which has been classified by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage Site. It is also well known for its year-round outdoor sports. Its traditions and customs, visible in its old buildings, museums and churches and even in regional products like its wine and embroidery, have lasted for centuries.

So, we hope you won’t loose this opportunity to combine science and leisure in 2011!

Looking forward to meeting you in Madeira,

Paulo Paixão Vitor Duque
Chairman Co-Chairman

Main Themes

  • “New antiviral strategies” Johan Neyts (Leuven)
  • “RNA interference in the viral infection” M. Helena Vasconcelos Meehan ( Oporto )
  • “HIV-2: a review” Vítor Duque (Coimbra)
  • “Real-time PCR assays for the rapid detection of viral pathogens: a step by step account of the process from design, optimisation and validation to eventual introduction” Martin Curran (Cambridge)
  • “Flaviviruses: Impact as human pathogens and molecular antigenic structure” Franz Heinz ( Vienna )
  • "Can climatic changes account for the new spectrum of viral infections?" Sarah Randolph ( Oxford)
  • “Influenza pandemic response: global perspective” Sylvie Briand (WHO - Geneve)
  • “HPV testing in cervical cancer screening and management of cervical pre-cancerous lesions” Mario Poljak ( Ljubljana )
  • “HEV infections: emerging disease in industrialized countries?” Marion Koopmans (Bilthoven)
  • “Molecular epidemiology and clinical presentations of human enterovirus and parechovirus infections.” Peter Simmonds (Edinburgh)
  • Viral congenital infections:
    Chairperson: Peter Coyle (Belfast); “Congenital CMV: The elephant in our living room that nobody sees!” Gail Demmler-Harrison (Houston); “Prenatal diagnosis of CMV congenital infection” Tizziana Lazzarotto (Bologna); “Parvovirus B19”: Giorgio Gallinella (Bologna)
  • New strategies in viral diagnosis: Chairperson: Elisabeth Puchhammer-Stöckl (Vienna); "The Role of Cell Culture and Rapid Antigen Testing in the Age of Molecular Diagnostics": Christine Ginocchio (New York); Molecular biology: Hubert Niesters (Groningen); Serology: Fernando de Ory (Madrid); Mass Spectrometry: Jacques Izopet (Toulouse)

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Local Organising Committee and Scientific Commitee

Conveners of the 14th ESCV 2011 Annual Meeting:
Chairman - Paulo Paixão (Portugal)
Co-Chairman - Vitor Duque (Portugal)

Local Organising Committee
Madalena Almeida Santos (Portugal)
Maria São José Nascimento (Portugal)
Sofia Almeida (Portugal)
Paula Fernandes (Portugal)
Graça Andrade (Portugal)
Vanda Mota (Portugal)

Scientific Committee
Bruno Lina (France)
Elisabeth Puchhammer-Stöckl (Austria)
Francisco George (Portugal)
Hubert G. M. Niesters (Netherlands)
Marion Koopmans (Netherlands)
Meliço Silvestre (Portugal)
Peter Coyle (United Kingdom)
Eithnee MacMahon (United Kingdom)
Teresa Marques (Portugal)

Secretariat
Abreu Portugal – Madeira Office
Rua Dr. João Brito Câmara, 9
C.C. Dolce Vita, Loja 108
9000-139 FUNCHAL
Telephone: +351 291 205910
Fax: +351 291 205918
e-mail: dmcportugal.madeira@abreu.pt

Important Dates

• Final announcement: February 2011
• Registration will be available from: February, 2011
• Abstract submission will be opened from: February, 2011
• Deadline for abstract submission: June 15, 2011
• Early registration deadline: July 17,  2011

Congress Secretariat

Viagens Abreu S.A.
Rua Dr. João Brito Câmara, 9 C.C.
Dolce Vita, Loja 108
9000-139 FUNCHAL MADEIRA – PORTUGAL
Telephone: +351-291-205910
Telefax: +351-291-205918
e-mail: dmcportugal.madeira@abreu.pt

Registration Fee

  Before July 17,
2011		 After July 17,
2011
Congress fee
for ESCV members		 390 490
Congress fee
for non- members		 470 570
Research Assistant 330 430
Retired member
of ESCV		 195 245
Conference Dinner 50 50

Cancellations will be accepted until 30 July 2011. The full amount will be refunded less 50 Euros to covercancellation costs. No refunds will be made for cancellations received after this date. Reimbursements will not be given for late arrival, unused services, unattended events or early departure from the congress.

Hotel

The Congress will take place in “Centro de Congressos da Madeira”. It makes part of one of the biggest touristic project in the island, together with the Pestana Casino Park Hotel and the Casino da Madeira.Totally refurbished in September 2007, the “Centro de Congressos da Madeira” offers to the City its better space for the organization of events with all the accessibility.Other hotels has been booked on an walking distance from the Congress Centre.

Hotels Category Double room Single room
Pestana Casino Park ***** € 125 € 115
Pestana Carlton Madeira ***** € 125 € 115
Pestana Village/Miramar **** € 95 € 85
Hotel Four Views Baía **** € 75 € 70
Hotel Dorisol Estrelicia *** € 50 € 42,50

Prices per room, per night, including breakfast, service charges, taxes and

How to get to Congress Centre

Leaving The Madeira International Airport in direction to Funchal , you will go on the highway following signs for Funchal and take Exit nr. 9 left at the signpost for Funchal/Hospital/Porto. Drive round the roundabout and take the exit marked Hospital/Avenida do Mar. At the traffic lights, turn left towards Funchal and stay in the right hand lane on the road called Avenida do Infante until you come to the sign for the Casino da Madeira.


View Map

 

Car Rental
There are several rent-a-car companies outside the airport arrival lounge.

Taxi
There will always be a friendly taxi driver at your disposal and glad to take you anywhere you want. The taxi rank is located outside the airport arrival lounge, just look for a yellow car with blue stripes and the sign 'TAXI' on top.

Bus
The company responsible for bus transportation from the airport is SAM. After you leave the arrivals, follow the main road and keep on the right side. After approx. 100 meters you will find a bus stop. The ticket to Funchal is payable on board and only costs a few Euros.

Aerobus
If you are a TAP passenger coming from Lisbon you can get on the Aerobus free of charge if you show the driver your boarding ticket. If you are not a TAP passenger you will have to pay on the bus. On your return from Funchal to the airport, the bus leaves from Avenida do Mar, directly in front of the TAP office.


Tours

Included Tour

Thursday, 22nd September

FUNCHAL, EIRA DO SERRADO AND MONTE

Long a tradition in the Madeiran capital, the ride down the mountain from Monte to Funchal on (or in) a wicker and wood toboggan is quite an experience.

First stop is at local market and lace factory, where one of the most famous handicraft is made. A twisted road, bordered with eucalyptus reaches EIRA DO SERRADO (lookout point) overlooking ”CURRAL DAS FREIRAS”, peculiar village built in a deep valley, taken  for centuries as the crater of an ancient volcano.

Last stop is at MONTE, village well known for its church where lies the Emperor Charles I  of Austria. From here the most adventurous can take the famous toboggan ride. At the end the all group will be taken back to the hotels.

Optional Tours

Friday, 23rd September

CALHETA & PONTA DO PARGO

Departure to MADALENA DO MAR, a fishing village along south coast we arrive to the village of ‘CALHETA’, a small village by the sea where we have a short stop to visit the sugar cane refinery that nowadays still produces the sugar cane molasses and rum, and to taste “Poncha”, a special local drink.

Driving up the mountain we reach the culture centre ‘Casa das Mudas’, from where a stunning view over the Atlantic Ocean and CALHETA beach can be seen. Driving down we will pass PAUL DO MAR and JARDIM DO MAR by the sea border. Stop for lunch.

Continue to PONTA DE PARGO, on the south eastern of the island and visit to the Farol (light house) a view point on the extreme south of the island. Return to Funchal driving up to Paul da Serra and passing through BICA DA CANA to ENCUMEADA.

Per person € 45 (including lunch with drinks)

Saturday, 24th September

PORTO MONIZ

Leaving FUNCHAL along the “Estrada Monumental” we reach CÂMARA DE LOBOS (where Sir Winston Churchill spent some time painting during his stay in Madeira) and CABO GIRÃO, which is the highest sea cliff from the Europe (1 900 ft).

Descent to RIBEIRA BRAVA, a pleasant village by the sea, where people can take advantage on coffee, drinks and other facilities. Through the plateau of PAUL DA SERRA (situated at 4 600 ft above the sea level) we reach PORTO MONIZ, well known for its natural volcanic swimming pools.

Continue to SÃO VICENTE Village, at the end of a breathtaking road that links the two villages. After lunch we cross the island and pass CHÃO DOS LOUROS surrounded by part of the LAURISSILVA FOREST, which is unique in the world, and since 1999 a Natural World Wide Trust. We reach ENCUMEADA, where both sides of the island (North and South) can be seen. Return to FUNCHAL by SERRA D’ÁGUA village.

Per person € 45 (including lunch with drinks)

Sunday , 25th September

CAMACHA & SANTANA

This full day excursion takes us to the village of CAMACHA, the wicker work centre on the island, also proud to be the place where football was played for the first time in Portugal in 1875.

Driving up the mountain we reach PICO DO ARIEIRO, the second highest mountain from the island (1810m) .

‘RIBEIRO FRIO’ will be the next stop. In the heart of ‘LAURISSILVA’ forest a gorgeous garden surrounds the trout hatchery.

Finally we arrive at Santana probably the most typical village on the island. Stop for lunch.

On the way back to Funchal stop at MACHICO, town built between the mountain and the sea, place where for the first time arrived the Portuguese sailors in 1419.

Per person € 45 (including lunch with drinks)

Monday, 26th September

PORTO SANTO ISLAND

Transfer from hotels to the harbour. Departure in a ferry boat to Porto Santo. From the ship guests will see the beauty of the amazing island of Madeira. Dolphins often follow the boat making the wonders of grownups and children. Arrival and visit around the island. Stop for lunch. Afternoon at leisure. Possibility to enjoy the long sandy beach or to explore the city. In the afternoon return to the harbour, leaving behind the island of Christopher Columbus and departure to Funchal. Transfer back to the hotels.


Price per person € 90 (including lunch with drinks)

Other way to discover Madeira Island …

By Mountain

By Sea

LEVADA RIBEIRO FRIO/ PORTELA Wednesday

Departure from Funchal we make our way to Monte, Poiso and Ribeiro Frio, in the heart of “Laurisilva” forest, a gorgeous garden surrounds the trout hatchery.

We start the walk along the levada about 11km through the forest with its characteristic plants and trees. Extraordinary views over the valley of Faial village which is divided by the high and steep rock of Penha D'Águia.

Per person € 34 /supplement picnic - € 9
 

WALK PICO DO ARIEIRO / PICO RUIVO Friday

Departure from Funchal we make our way to PICO DO ARIEIRO (1810m) where the walk will start. This is the most difficult walk and also the most majestic with constant ups and downs through the highest mountains of MADEIRA we arrive to PICO RUIVO (the highest mountain – 1860m). Here we will have the chance to rest and enjoy a picnic.

We start then the walk down to ACHADA DO TEIXEIRA, where the bus will be waiting and will take us back to Funchal.

Per person € 34 /supplement picnic - € 9
 

LEVADA RABAÇAL (25 WATERFALLS) Tuesday/Saturday

Towards the west coast of the Island a short stop will be made in Encumeada before starting the walk at Rabaçal (protected natural area). After this pleasant three-hour walk along two short Levadas with a remarkable evergreen landscape and waterfalls, a visit will be paid to the village of Calheta (on the sunny southwest cost).

Per person € 34 /supplement picnic - € 9
 

 

Catamaran (Half Day) Available everyday

Leaving Funchal bay towards Cabo Girão, passing by the wonderful cliffs of the famous Reid’s Hotel, Lido area, Praia Formosa and Câmara de Lobos bay, a typical fishing village surrounded by the sea and mountains. At Fajã dos Padres or Cabo Girão we will stop for a swim or a simple relaxing and comfortable rest on our net situated at the boats deck.

Sailing back to Funchal you will probably see the dolphins that may fallow us on our journey.

Price per person - € 27 / € 33 (Incl. transfer Hotel/Harbour/Hotel)
 

Santa Maria de Colombo (Half Day) Available everyday

Santa Maria was built in 1998 by Robert Wijntje, in the fishing village of Câmara de Lobos, Madeira island. Sailing along the coast of Madeira in the Santa Maria will take you back to the 15th century. Bar on board, possibility to see Dolphins and Whales. Stop for swimming or just relax.

Price per person - € 30
 

Whale & Dolphin watching Available everyday

This is a special trip directed to the observation of dolphins and whales in Madeira. Guests are always accompanied by a marine biologist team. Before embarking there is a short briefing with guests, then the adventure starts! There are lookout points on shore that guide them to the animals, in vessels, fully equipped for observing wild dolphins and whales. It is also possible to swim with the dolphins. What an unforgettable experience?!

Price per person - € 45 /Swimming with dolphins - € 65
 

Sponsors


If you wish to sponsor the meeting please contact to dmcportugal.madeira@abreu.pt for more details.

There will also be a commercial exhibition at the meeting. If you wish to book a stand please contact dmcportugal.madeira@abreu.pt.

The "14th Annual Meeting of the European Society for Clinical Virology" is accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME) and was granted 15 European CME credits (ECMEC).

The EACCME is an institution of the European Union of Medical Specialists(UEMS).

EACCME credits are recognized by the American Medical Association towards the Physician's Recognition Award (PRA). To convert EACCME credit to AMA PRA category 1 credit, contact the AMA.


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