19th European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
May 16 - 19, 2009, Helsinki, Finland
This congress will give a unique opportunity to hear and present the latest research and information in the fields of clinical microbiology and infectious diseases and, moreover, to meet your friends, colleagues and worldrenowned experts.
Finlands northern location, its tidy towns and unpolluted environment, its versatile culture and friendly people make it an ideal venue for international events. Finland is a safe and reliable destination, easily accessible from all over the world. Helsinki is well-equipped to arrange large meetings. The city and its environs offer lots of opportunities for excursions and leisure activities. Indeed, over the past decades Helsinki has gained an excellent reputation as a host town to numerous international gatherings. Helsinki is large enough to provide all services that a major congress may require.
Proximity to the sea, with a lovely archipelago, its many wellkept parks, its museums and art galleries, the colourful Market Place, shops, cafés and restaurants, make Helsinki a pleasant destination for congress delegates.
In Finland, clinical microbiology and infectious diseases have always been important medical disciplines. Prominent research in bacteriology, virology, immunology, vaccines and infectious diseases, including both hospital and outpatient care has been carried out. Finland offers excellent opportunities for epidemiological research due to a well-developed and uniform medical healthcare system.
Registration Fees:
Category
Until January 15, 2009*
As from January 16, 2009 to April 2, 2009
As from April 3, 2009 and on-site
ESCMID Member
EUR 280
EUR 430
EUR 550
Non-member
EUR 440
EUR 560
EUR 680
Non-member incl. 19-month ESCMID membership **
EUR 530
EUR 650
EUR 770
Physician / scientist in training (≤ 35 years) ***
EUR 150
EUR 290
EUR 420
Student****
EUR 60
EUR 85
EUR 110
Accompanying person
EUR 50
*
Authors with accepted abstracts are entitled to the lower registration fee if registered before 10 March 2009
**
Regular ESCMID membership from June 2009 to December 2010 with online and print subscription to Clinical Microbiology and Infection (CMI)
***
Colleagues in training, born after 1 January, 1974 (copy of passport obligatory)
****
Students will need to provide proof (written certification by head of department)
Due to the high level of demand for hotel rooms in this location, we offer rooms by request only. Please contact us if you would like us to arrange your accommodation.
