1st Annual International Lymphoedema Conference & Exhibition 2009
Royal Ascot - 21st - 23rd April 2009
The first International Lymphoedema Conference will be based on a different, challenging, exciting and inclusive format. The main theme of the conference is to achieve care improvements globally through effective service development.To help achieve this, experts in the field of lymphoedema management from around the world will come together to discuss and share their experiences.
In association with the International Lymphoedema Framework.
Key sponsors:
     
International Lymphoedema Conference Awards
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Booking
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Posters and Papers
Please note that we will not be accepting Poster or Paper Abstracts for this Conference.
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Accommodation
Delegates wishing to attend 1st Annual Lymphoedema Framework Conference 2009 will be able to take advantage of preferential rates to suit all budgets through our booking agency. For a full list of hotels and current availability, please contact Reservation Highway on 01423 525577, or visit their website.
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Programme
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- Global village
- Open space learning
- Major international exhibition
- Journal of Lymphoedema awards
- Globalinitiatives
- Patient conference
- Black tie gala dinner
Programme
Tuesday 21st April
Time |
Session |
Chair |
Speaker |
11:00 - 12:45 |
registration and exhibition |
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12.45 - 12.55 |
Opening remarks |
Professor Christine Moffatt |
Professors Christine Moffatt and Professor Dame Jill Macleod Clark |
13.00 - 13.45 |
The global challenge of lymphoedema |
Professor Dame Jill Macleod Clark, |
Professor Terence Ryan (WHO and GAELF)
Dr Pierre Brantus (Handicap International, France)
Dr Mauro Andrade (Former President, ISL) |
13.50 - 14.50 |
Presenting the UK Lymphoedema Framework Project
Keynote session
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Professor Peter Mortimer and Anita Wallace |
Debra Doherty
Professor Peter Franks,
Dr Vaughan Keeley,
Teresa Hill |
14.50 - 15.20 |
Tea and coffee |
15.20 - 16.05 |
The challenge of effective compression in lymphoedema (bandaging)
Launch of the Skills for Practice Document:
Chronic Oedema in the Community |
Joe Feldman and Cheryl Pike |
Professor Hugo Partsch
Anne Williams
Dr Gerusa Dreyer |
16.10 - 17.00 |
Children with Lymphoedema
Keynote session
Launch of Children's Template |
Professor Christine Moffatt and Isabelle Quere |
Professor Peter Mortimer
Suzie Murray
Dr Jacquelyne Todd,
Mrs Caroline McGlynn (mother of a child with lymphoedema) |
17.00 |
Exhibition, Champagne launch |
Wednesday 22nd April
Time |
Session |
Chair |
Speaker |
08:30 |
Registration and exhibition |
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09:00 - 09:30 |
Living with lymphoedema
Plenary session
Open to patients who can attend prior to joining the patient
conference running concurrently
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Anita Wallace and Saskia Thiadens |
Ros Lam
Jed Bailey (patient with lymphoedema)
Lindsey Summerhill |
09:35 - 10.20 |
The psychosocial impact of lymphoedema
Plenary session |
Professor Anna Towers |
Professor Christine Moffatt
Professor Mei Fu,
Professor Anna Towers |
10.20 - 11.05 |
Tea and coffee |
11.05 - 12.05 |
Template for Management of Lymphoedema of the Upper Body |
Debra Doherty |
Professor Christine Moffatt
Karin Johansson
Debra Doherty
Justine Whitaker |
12.10 - 12.55 |
The challenge of predicting and preventing breast cancer related lymphoedema |
Professor Jane Armer |
Professor Jane Armer
Professor Neil Piller
Sarah Blackburn |
12.55 - 14.00 |
Lunch |
14.00 - 16.00 |
NHS Live
Global challenges in lymphoedema |
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16.05 - 16.35 |
MLD and massage in lymphoedema practice |
Dr Jacquelyne Todd |
Anne Williams
Professor Peter Franks
Debra Doherty |
19.30 - 20.00 |
Drinks reception, followed by gala dinner and awards ceremony to start at 20:00 |
Thursday 23rd April
Time |
Session |
Chair |
Speaker |
08.30 |
Registration and exhibition |
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09.00 - 09.45 |
The challenge of patient’s with wounds or severe lymphoedema
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Professor Janice Cormier |
David Gray
Dr Gerusa Dreyer
Professor Janice Cormier
Sandy Ellis |
09.50 - 10.50 |
The problem of lymphoedema in the developing world
- an international collaboration
Plenary session |
Professor Terence Ryan and Dr Pierre Brantus |
Dr John MacDonald
Dr Bose
Dr Gerua Dreyer
Rebecca Penzer
Jose de la Cruz |
10.50 - 11.30 |
Tea and coffee |
11.30 - 12.45 |
The challenge of paying for lymphoedema services
Keynote session |
Professor Anna Towers and Robert Damstra |
UK - Sandy Ellis
Canada - Anna Towers
France - Isabelle Quere
USA - Saskia Thiadens
Sweden - Karin Johansson
The Netherlands - Robert Damstra
Australia - Neil Piller
Israle - Ruthi Peleg |
12.45 - 14.00 |
Lunch |
14.00 - 14.15 |
The International Lymphoedema Framework (ILF) strategy |
Professor Christine Moffatt |
Professor Christine Moffatt |
14.20 - 14,50 |
Final keynote lecture
Motivational talk |
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TBC |
14.55 - 15.00 |
Closing Remarks |
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Professor Christine Moffatt |
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