Skin Cancer Conference NOOSA CE D N E R E R CONFLY BIIAL R EA PEC NE 30 S JU S D N E Skin Cancer Conference 28-30 AUGUST 2014 Noosa WELCOME Welcome to the Skin Cancer Conference 2014. HealthCert in collaboration with UQ are proud to bring this event back to Australia, and in particular to the sunshine coast of Queensland and beautiful Noosa. I look forward to seeing you at the Outrigger Little Hasting Street Resort and Spa. This five star, Eco friendly resort is nestled in a UNESCO forest reserve. We are very excited to have this unique location available for the 2014 conference. The program this year features two world thought leaders, brought together for the first time in Australia. Luc Thomas from France and Masaru Tanaka from Japan will be joined by leading dermoscopists, researchers, professors and clinicians to present a thought provoking, informative and entertaining conference. We are also very pleased to announce that both our international speakers will be taking workshops on the day before the conference begins. These workshops have limited places available and sell out well in advance, so I encourage you to book now. Paul Elmslie CEO and Founder HealthCert International Skin Cancer Conference 28-30 AUGUST 2014 Noosa SPEAKERS We have selected a variety of expert international and national clinicians, researchers, specialists and generalists, with the aim of providing a stimulating educational program. Luc Thomas (France) Masaru Tanaka (Japan) Luc Thomas, MD, PhD, was board certified in Dermatology in 1989 at Lyon 1 University. He was trained as a post-doctoral fellow at Harvard Medical School in 1990 and 1991, and obtained his PhD at Lyon 1 University in 1993. He became full professor of dermatology in 1996, first class professor in Dermatology in 2009, and chairman of the Department of Dermatology of Lyon 1 University – Centre Hospitalier Lyon Sud in 2003. He obtained his board certification in clinical oncology in 2013 Dr. Masaru Tanaka graduated in 1984 at the Keio University School of Medicine, in Tokyo, Japan. Board certified Dermatologist since 1989 and obtained Degree of Doctor in Medical Science in 1992. He studied image analysis at Department of Dermatology, University of Wales, College of Medicine, in Cardiff, UK for two years (1993-1995). Associate Professor (1999-2005) of Dermatology at the Keio University. Dr. Tanaka was the Congress Secretary of the 100th Japanese Dermatolgoical Association in Tokyo in April 2001. His main research fields include skin oncology, early diagnosis of melanoma, dermoscopy, skin surgery and nail diseases.He has published more than 200 peer-reviewed scientific articles in international journals, is the co-editor of four books published in several languages and co-author of more than 25 books. He has lectured at many international meetings, is an associate editor of Dermatology, a member of the board of the International Dermoscopy Society, a past member of the board and treasurer of the French Society of Dermatology from 2000 to 2003, and treasurer of the World Congress of Dermatology in Paris in 2002 Currently he is Associate Professor of Dermatology at the Department of Dermatology, Tokyo Women’s Medical University Medical Center East, in Tokyo/Japan. His main research field is the bullous disorders, contact dermatitis, dermatopathology, image analysis and dermoscopy. Prof. H. Peter Soyer Prof. Cliff Rosendahl John Pyne Simon Clark Head of Dermatology School of Medicine University of Queensland Brisbane, Australia Director, UQ Master of Medicine (Skin Cancer) Degree School of Medicine University of Queensland Brisbane, Australia Senior Lecturer School of Medicine University of Queensland Brisbane, Australia Dermatopathologist Senior Lecturer School of Medicine University of Queensland Brisbane, Australia Prof. David Whiteman Danny Youlden Tarl W Prow Joanne Aitken Queensland Institute of Medical Research Brisbane, Australia Biostatistician Cancer Council Queensland Brisbane, Australia Deputy Director of the Dermatology Research Centre School of Medicine University of Queensland Brisbane, Australia Head of Research and Director, Cancer Registries Cancer Council Queensland Brisbane, Australia Skin Cancer Conference 28-30 AUGUST 2014 Noosa 03 Skin Cancer Conference 28-30 AUGUST 2014 Noosa PROGRAM The Skin Cancer Conference 2014 and Workshops are run over a three day period commencing with a day of workshops (Thursday), followed by the two day conference (Friday and Saturday) and finishing with a gala dinner. The program is complimented with various offsite activities to enhance your experience of attending a conference in Noosa. Workshops Conference Gala Dinner The workshops will enable you to interact closely with many of the conference presenters. The workshops are highly varied and cover a range of topics – some are related to conference presentations and some are not. All workshops are focused on improving your clinical practice skills. The aim of the two day conference program is to update you with the latest developments in skin cancer medicine. The sessions will cover the key areas in the field of skin cancer and enable you to easily incorporate the information into your own practice. Bond, James Bond. We’ll take you to Monte Carlo – where it all began. You’ve been promoted to 00 status and now you are on your first 007 mission. You must enter the most important poker game of your life and defeat your enemy – he cannot win – at any cost! Featuring our international speakers Luc Thomas (France) and Masaru Tanaka (Japan) the Conference Workshops offer a unique experience with access to the worlds thought leaders in skin cancer. Workshop places are limited so don’t miss out! As doctors, it is vital for you to remain up to date with the latest research in your field so that you can provide the best care for your patients. The sessions are designed to be highly interactive so we will have a moderator coordinating each one. There will be expert panels, debates between speakers and moderated questions from the floor. This year’s theme has a touch of luck. Bring your poker face and get ready to join the high rollers at our Casino Royale Gala Dinner and Dance. Guests will enjoy an amazing buffet dinner with beer, wine and soft drink. Entertainment will be provided throughout the evening by local performers and fun casino games hosted by our very own croupiers. There will be plenty of great prizes to win. Dress to impress. Skin Cancer Conference 28-30 AUGUST 2014 Noosa 04 Skin Cancer Conference 28-30 AUGUST 2014 Noosa PROGRAM FRIDAY 29 AUGUST 2014 SATURDAY 30 AUGUST 2014 09.00AM – 09.30AM: Dermatoscopy. How Do We Do It In Europe. Luc Thomas 09.00AM – 09.45AM: Chronology of Melanocytic Skin Lesions. Masaru Tanaka 09.45AM – 10.30AM: Nails Update Luc Thomas 09.45AM – 10.30AM: Potpourri of Skin Cancer Research. Tarl W Prow 09.45AM – 10.30AM: Acral Lesions. The Japanese Experience Masaru Tanaka (Japan) 10.30AM – 11.00AM: MORNING TEA 10.30AM – 11.00AM: MORNING TEA 11.00AM – 11.30AM: Multiple Primary Melanoma In Queensland Danny Youlden 11.30AM – 12.00PM: Impact Of Braf Inhibitors On Dermoscopic Features Of Pigmented Lesions Of The Skin. Luc Thomas 12.00PM – 12.30PM: Naevus Volatility in People at High Risk for Melanoma H. Peter Soyer 12.30PM – 1.30PM: LUNCH 1.30PM – 2.00PM: Facial Dermoscopy: Some Old and Some New Things Luc Thomas 2.00PM – 2.15PM: Final Trial Report of Sentinel-Node Biopsy versus Nodal Observation in Melanoma: My view Luc Thomas 2.15PM – 3.00PM: Research and Case Studies in Primary Care Cliff Rosendahl and John Pyne 11.00AM – 11.30AM: Melanoma Epidemiology: News from the Queensland Melanoma Registry. Joanne Aitken 11.30AM – 12.00PM: QSkin and the Burden of Skin Cancer in Queensland. David Whiteman 12.00PM – 12.30PM: SCARD: Update / UQ Master of Medicine (Skin Cancer) Cliff Rosendahl 12.30PM – 1.30PM: LUNCH 1.30PM – 3.00PM: Queensland Translational Skin Cancer Research: Queensland Researchers (including PhDs) present their translational research projects. Moderator: Professor H. Peter Soyer Each presenter will spend 15min sharing one of their translational research projects and discuss its perceived implication for skin cancer medicine in the future. 3.00PM – 3.30PM: AFTERNOON TEA 3.30PM – 5.00PM: SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER As is traditional at the Skin Cancer Conference we close with a Special Guest speaker. Who will it be this year? We will announce them in the coming weeks. Stay tuned. 3.00PM – 3.30PM: AFTERNOON TEA 3.30PM – 4.15PM: Melanoma Screening: Pros and Cons and 101 on GWAS in Melanoma David Whiteman 4.15PM – 4.35PM: Dermatoscope vs. Microscope: Conflict or Correlation Cliff Rosendahl 4.35PM – 5.00PM: Clinical-Dermoscopy-Pathology-Molecular Reconciliation H. Peter Soyer Skin Cancer Conference 28-30 AUGUST 2014 Noosa 05 Skin Cancer Conference 28-30 AUGUST 2014 Noosa WORKSHOPS Workshops will be run before the conference on Thursday 28 August to allow you to interact more closely the conference presenters. The workshops are highly varied and cover a range of topics – some related to conference presentations and some not. All are focused on improving your clinical practice. All 3 hour workshops are only $395 and numbers will be capped due to the room size. We encourage you to book early to ensure you are able to attend your preferred workshops. Thursday 29 August 2014 Time Workshop 8.30am – 9.00am 9.00am – 11.00am Workshop 1 Workshop 1 Masaru Tanaka Derm-Path Correlations A series of cases illuminating the importance of linking dermotoscopy with pathology. Dermatoscopy empowers the clinician with improved diagnostic capability in the management of primary cutaneous malignancy. Pathology usually defines the diagnosis, guides optimal therapeutic decisions and predicts prognosis. Cliff Rosendahl Simon Clark Lunch Workshop 2 3.00pm – 3.30pm 3.30pm – 5.00pm Acral Lesions The diagnosis and management of pigmented lesions on the palms and soles is very often difficult even for experienced clinicians. This workshop, presented by one of the world experts in this field will provide practical insights into the diagnosis and management of acral lesions. Morning Tea 12.30pm – 1.30pm 1.30pm – 3.00pm Presenter Registration 11.00am – 11.30am 11.30am – 12.30pm Topic Nails The diagnosis and management of pigmented lesions on the nail is very often challenging to say the least. The workshop presented by one of the world experts in this field will focus on a practical approach on how to deal with these lesions. Luc Thomas Afternoon Tea Workshop 2 Nails Skin Cancer Conference 28-30 AUGUST 2014 Noosa 06 Skin Cancer Conference 28-30 AUGUST 2014 Noosa DESTINATION VENUE With greenery just a stroll away and a wide range of activities, Noosa is the number one business event destination. It is also the gateway to World Heritage listed Fraser Island and the Great Sandy Biosphere Reserve. Noosa is easily accessible by road, air and rail and is located 120km north of Brisbane on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. The domestic airport, with daily flights from Sydney and Melbourne, is only 20 minutes away, and Brisbane’s International and Domestic Airports are about 90 minutes away. There are daily shuttle services from both airports to Noosa, or limousine, car and private shuttle hire are available. As Queensland’s first UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, Noosa enjoys a unique and sustainable relationship between its people and the environment. Many of the region’s venues operate in line with recognised eco-friendly programs and sustainable business practices. Noosa enjoys an average annual temperature of 25 degrees Celsius, making it an ideal climate for year-round outdoor activities, swimming and alfresco dining. Welcome to Noosa. Located within the world class UNESCO Biosphere, Australia’s premier playground offering beautiful beaches, stunning coastal national parks, lush green hinterland, pristine river and everglades invites you to experience one of the truly remarkable wilderness areas of the world. Outrigger Little Hastings Street Resort and Spa is Noosa’s award winning ECO designed resort offering stylishly appointed and self-contained one, two and three bedroom apartments. The village-style Noosa resort, nestled beside the Noosa National Park, is just a 500-metre stroll, or buggy ride, from the cosmopolitan dining and fashion hub of Hastings Street and the famed north facing Noosa Main Beach on Laguna Bay. With the glorious vistas, sun drenched sands and clear blue waters within reach; our luxurious Noosa accommodation is the pick of resort options near Hastings Street. These beautifully appointed serviced apartments, offering either village or national park views, will transport guests into another world where nature melds with indulgence. Facilities including a heated resort pool, lap pool, Stephanie’s Ocean Spa, View on Little Hastings Restaurant and Bar and access to Noosa National Park, spoil guests for choice, with the option to do as much or a little as they desire. AAA Tourism’s eco-friendly accreditation AAA Australia 5-star resort TripAdvisor 5-star resort Outrigger Little Hastings Street Resort and Spa, Noosa Little Hastings Street Noosa , QLD 4567 Ph: +61 7 5455 2200 Fax: +61 7 5447 3778 Skin Cancer Conference 28-30 AUGUST 2014 Noosa 07 Skin Cancer Conference 2014 Noosa, Queensland. 28-30 August 2014 REGISTRATION FORM Email: Name: Postal Address: PC: Phone: ( ) Member of: Fax: ( RACGP ACRRM RNZCGP Mobile: ) OTHER: CPD Number: SKIN CANCER CONFERENCE 2014: 29-30 August Conference Delegate Before June 30 After June 30 $1395 $1495 WORKSHOPS: Thursday 28 August Workshops are only available to conference delegates. The cost for each half day workshop is $395. Selection Date Workshop 1 Time Presenter Topic Thursday 28 August AM Masaru Tanaka Acral Lesions Cliff Rosendahl Simon Clark Derm-Path Correlation Luc Thomas Nails Workshop 2 Thursday 28 August PM GALA DINNER: Saturday 30 August Adults $152 x Children 13 - 17 $90 x Children 4 - 12 Attendee Name: Attendee Name: Attendee Name: Attendee Name: $52 x DIETARY PREFERENCES: How did you hear about us? Payment Method ¨ Credit Card: (Please note there is a 4% surcharge on all American Express transactions.) ¨ Direct Deposit Account Name: BSB: Account Number: REF: Event Motion 065 115 1036 4562 Your Surname Name on Card:_ Card Number: I have read the terms and conditions on the website and agree to them. Please process my application and debit my card as per payment option above. Exp: Month / Year CCV: last 3 digits, rear of CC. 4 digits, front of Amex. Cannot process enrolment without this number. Once you have completed the registration form please post or fax to the below address. 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