The International ME/CFS Conference 2008

Sub Grouping and Treatments for ME/CFS

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The 3rd CPD accredited IiME International ME/CFS Conference 2008

This will be the third annual biomedical conference on ME/CFS which has been organised and hosted by UK Charity Invest in ME.

The conference will be held on 23rd May 2008 in London and builds on the successful biomedical research conferences organised by Invest in ME in previous years. It will be the culmination of ME Awareness Month 2008.
As in previous years Invest in ME aim to raise awareness of the neurological illness myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS).
We hope this conference will highlight the need for a national strategy for biomedical research which will lead to treatment and a cure for this devastating illness - an illness which is about 5 times more common in the UK than HIV/AIDS - yet which has had little funding spent on biomedical research.

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Why you should attend

The conference theme is Sub-Grouping and Treatments for ME/CFS.

A quote from one of our distinguished speakers explains the reasons for this choice -

"Subgrouping is the key to understanding how ME/CFS begins, how it is maintained,how medical and psychological variables influence its course, and in the best case, how it can be prevented, treated, and cured. [See “Exploratory subgrouping in CFS: Infectious, inflammatory, and other” - scroll to page 8.]"

from ProHealth ImmuneSupport 'Live Chat Q&A with ME/CFS Research & Policy Leader Leonard A. Jason, PhD'

The IiME conference will be presenting DATA on the biological markers for ME/CFS.

The time is right for moving ahead with sub grouping of ME/CFS both for treatment and for optimising research which will lead to curative solutions for this illness.
The presenters at the conference represent the world's leading ME/CFS biomedical researchers.

 

Who should attend?

The conference will appeal to healthcare professionals, doctors, nurses, paediatricians, occupational therapists, researchers, ME support groups, people with ME and those working in social services, educational support and the media. The conference provides an opportunity for people within government, health departments, social services and education to be able to be informed of the true nature of ME/CFS and of the current status of diagnosis, treatment and current/future biomedical research possibilities.
One of the most important aspects at previous IiME conferences has been the creation or resumption of the wonderful networking opportunities available with some
of the most renowned experts on ME/CFS speakers in the world.

 

Conference Registration

Registration will be possible from 08.00 on 23rd May.

Included in the conference are morning and afternoon refreshments, and a hot buffet lunch.

The refreshment areas should be available as rest areas during the conference presentations.

During lunch and breaks the lecture theatre should also provide plenty of room to sit and relax. A small quiet room adjacent to the lecture theatre will be available for some who may wish to rest.

 

Conference Venue

The conference venue is at One Birdcage Walk in the heart of Westminster. The conference will be held in the magnificent Lecture Theatre of One Birdcage Walk.

This wonderful venue will make the day a relaxing opportunity to network with other healthcare professionals and patient groups/charities. Please note this conference is a TICKET-ONLY event - tickets must be purchased prior to the event (please see our conference registration page).

 

 

CPD Accreditation

The conference has been awarded the maximum 6 CPD points by the Royal Colleges.


Sponsorship

Invest in ME welcome sponsors for the 3rd International ME/CFS Conference.

Please contact us here at the International ME/CFS Conference Email address.

 

Our Sponsors

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