" OFFICIAL LANGUAGE OF THC 3 IS ENGLISH"

>>>>>>ORAL PRESENTATIONS <<<<<<
Main Hall, Imam Ali Congress center, Shahid Behshti Medical University, Tehran, IRAN

FIRST DAY, 6 OCTOBER 2010

Date/Time Lecturer Title
8:00-8:20 Opening Ceremony and start of Registration Desk
8:20-8:25 Prof. Alavian Introduction of Governing Board
8:25-8:45 Prof. Yalda Begining of the Congress: Ethics and Medicine
SESSION 1
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Chairmen:
Prof. P Karayiannis
Prof. MR Zali
Prof. R Malekzadeh
HBV Infection: Epidemiology & Prevention
8:45-9:00 Prof. Mohammad Reza Zali Epidemiology of Hepatitis B in Iran: New Approach
9:00-9:20 Prof. Daniel Olivier Lavanchy Preparedness for Epidemics
9:20-9:35 Prof. Kamran Bagheri Lankarani Efficacy of Hepatitis B Vaccination in Prisoners: A Comparison of Accelerated vs. Classic Vaccination Protocols
9:35-9:55 Prof. Michael Roggendorf Therapeutic Vaccination in Chronic Hepatitis B: Preclinical Studies in the Woodchuck
9:55-10:30 >>>International KOWSAR award and HepatMon Best Associate Editors<<<<
10:30-10:45 ...: Break :...
SESSION 2
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Chairmen:
Prof. FB Hollinger
Prof. KB Lankarani
Prof. M Roggendorf
Chronic Hepatitis B: Diagnosis & Treatment
10:45-11:05 Prof. Peter Karayiannis Molecular Targets and Immunological Pathways in Chronic HBV Infection
11:05-11:20 Prof. Reza Malekzadeh When to Treat Subjects with Minimally Active Chronic HBV?
11:20-11:35 Prof. Mehdi Saberi-Firoozi Treatment Of Hepatitis B Virus (Hbv)-Related Liver Cirrhosis
11:35-12:00 Prof. F.Blaine Hollinger Occult Hepatitis B in Blood Donors: Transmission Concerns
12:00-12:20 Q&A
12:20-13:20 ...: Prayer, Lunch :...
SESSION 3
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Chairmen:
Prof. KB Lankarani
Prof. M Umar
Prof. SM Alavian
Chronic Hepatitis C: Diagnosis & Treatment
13:25-13:40 Prof. Muhammad Umar Treatment Response Of Chronic Hepatitis C Patients In Pakistan
13:40-13:55 Prof. Houri Rezvan Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Testing For Diagnosis And Interpretation Of Results
13:55-14:10 Prof. SM Alavian Iranian Experience with Pegasys Therapy in HCV Infection in Hemophilia and Thalassemia: A National Study
14:10-14:25 Dr. Keyvani Molecular Diagnosis Of Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C Viruses
14:25-14:40 Dr. Saeid Ghavami Role of Autophagy in HCV and HBV: Possible New Therapeutic Approach
14:40-15:00 Q&A
15:00-15:30 ...: Break :...
15:30-15:50 Prof. Aamir Ghafoor Khan Shorter Course of Treatment for Hepatits C Patients
15:50-16:05 Dr. Mohammad Minakari Chronic Hepatitis C: Management Of Non-Responders and Relapsers
16:05-16:20 Q&A



Main Hall, Imam Ali Congress center, Shahid Behshti Medical University, Tehran, IRAN

SECOND DAY, 7 OCTOBER 2010

Date/Time Lecturer Title
SESSION 1
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Chairmen:
Prof. AG Khan
Prof. D Lavanchy
Prof. MR Zali
HCV Infection: Epidemiology & Prevention
8:15-8:40 Prof. Daniel Lavanchy The Global Epidemiology of Hepatitis C
8:40-9:00 Prof. Muhammad Umar Burden and Mode of Transmission of Hepatitis C in Pakistan
9:00-9:20 Dr. Azzam Kayasseh Viral Hepatitis C in UAE
9:20-9:35 Dr. M Naghipour Epidemiology of Hepatitis C Infection in Iran and the Region: Lessons Should Be Learned
9:35-9:50 Dr. Sedigheh Amini Kafi-abad Blood Safety in Iran, 2004-2009
9:50-10:05 Q & A
10:05-10:35 ...: Break :...
SESSION 2
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Chairmen:
Prof. NE Daryani
Prof. M Umar
Prof. H Forootan
Management of Chronic Hepatitis B Infection
10:35-10:50 Dr. Bita Behnava Peginterferon for the Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis B
10:50-11:05 Prof. Hossein Forootan Clinical Treatment and Management of Chronic Hepatitis B
11:10-11:25 Dr. Seyed-Mohammad Jazayeri Molecular Epidemiology Study and Genotypes of HBV in Iranian Populations; A National Based Survey
11:25-11:40 Dr. Ashraf Mohamadkhani Hepatitis B Virus Genome Diversity in the Basal Core Promoter Region
11:40-11:55 Dr. Alavi Moghadam An Iranian International Study in Interferon Experiences
11:55-12:10 Dr. Pouryasin Molecular Resistance of HBV Infected Patients, Iranian Experiences
12:10-12:35 Q&A
12:35-13:35 ...: Prayer & Lunch :...
SESSION 3
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Chairmen:
Prof. NE Daryani
Dr. SM Jazayeri
Dr. Mansouri
HBV infection (A-Z)
13:40-13:55 Dr. Mitra Mahdavi Mazdeh Hepatitis B and C in Dialysis Units in Iran
13:55-14:10 Prof . Naser Ebrahimi Daryani Drug Induced Liver Injury
14:10-14:25 Dr. Farhad Fathimoghadam The Prevalence of Hepatitis B Antigen-Positivity in the General Population of Mashhad, Iran
14:25-14:40 Dr. Mohammad Hossein Somi Prevention of Hepatitis B in Hemodialysis Patients
14:40-15:00 Dr. Siavash Mansouri Applications of UES in Liver Disease
15:00-15:15 Dr. Mahmood Nabavi Prevention Strategies in Control of HBV in Iran
15:15-15:30 Prof. Behzad Einollahi Hepatitis C Virus Infection and Kidney Transplantation: Treatment
15:30-15:45 Q&A



Main Hall, Imam Ali Congress center, Shahid Behshti Medical University, Tehran, IRAN

THIRD DAY, 8 OCTOBER 2010

Date/Time Lecturer Title
SESSION 1
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Chairmen:
Prof. M Rizzetto
Prof. M Roggendrof
Prof. SM Alavian
Hepatitis D infection
8:00-8:25 Prof. Mario Rizzetto Current Epidemiology and Clinical Features of Hepatitis D in Europe and Asia
8:25-8:40 Prof. Seyed Moayed Alavian Epidemiology of HDV in I.R. Iran
8:40-8:55 Dr. Maryam Keshvari Iranian Experience with Chronic Hepatitis Delta Management: A Preliminary Report
8:55-9:10 Mr. Hadi Karimzadeh Applications of Molecular Tests in Serodiscordant Viral Hepatitis B-Infected Patients
9:10-9:30 Q&A
9:30-10:00 ...: Break :...
SESSION 2
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Chairmen:
Prof. H Forootan
Prof. FB Hollinger
Prof. SM Alavian
Autoimmune Hepatitis & MicroRNA
10:00-10:15 Dr. Abolfazl Iranikhah Cyclosporine Use in AIH/Update
10:15-10:30 Dr. Seyyed Mohammad Miri The Role of MicroRNAs in Liver Diseases: A Brilliant New Attitude towards Diagnosis and Treatment
10:30-10:50 Prof. F Blaine Hollinger Will Hepatitis E Virus Become an Emerging Infectious Disease?
10:50-11:10 Prof. Michael Roggendorf Acute Hepatitis A is Associated with a Multispecific CD8+ T Cell Response in HLA-A2 Positive Patients
11:10-11:25 Dr. Farhad Zamani Iron Overload and Response To Anti-HCV Therapy in Patients with Chronic HCV
11:25-11:55 Q&A
12:00-13:00 ...: Prayer & Lunch :...
SESSION 3
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Chairmen:
Prof. F Mansour-Ghanaei
Prof. FB Hollinger
HCV in Blood-Borne Disorders
13:00-13:15 Prof. F Mansour-Ghanaei Hcv Infection in Patients with Persistently Normal Serum Aminotransferases (PNALT)
13:15-13:30 Dr. Azita Azarkeivan Evaluation of HCV Infection in Multi Transfused Thalassemic Patients and Trace Backing of the New Cases Adult Thalassemia Clinic, Tehran
13:30-13:45 Dr. Fariba Seighali The Latest Treatment Options for Children with Hepatitis C
13:45-14:00 Mrs. Farah Bokharaei Salim Occult Hepatitis C Virus Infection in Iranian Patients with Chronic Liver Disease with Unknown Etiology
14:00-14:15 Q&A
14:15-14:30 ...: End of Tehran Part :...



Sina & Sadra Hall, Shiraz Medical University, Shiraz, IRAN

FOURTH DAY, 9 OCTOBER 2010

Date/Time Lecturer Title
SESSION 1
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Chairmen:
Prof. HA Malek Hosseini,
Dr. Nik Eghbalian
Liver Transplantation
8:00-8:15 Opening Ceremony
8:15-8:35 Dr. Nik Eghbalian Liver TransplantationLiver Transplantation in Iran: A 15 Year Experience
8:35-8:55 Dr. Maryam Moeini Liver Transplantation for Inherited Metabolic Disorders of the Liver
SESSION 2
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Chairman:
Prof. KB Lankarani
Viral Hepatitis
8:55-9:15 Prof. Mohammad Hadi Imanieh Hepatitis B and C Epidemiology in Fars Province, 2009
9:15-9:35 Prof. Kamran Bagheri Lankarani Preventive Measures in Viral Hepatitis
9:35-9:55 Prof. Hollinger Management of Hepatitis B: Treatment Options and Resistance Issues
9:55-10:15 Prof. Seyed Moayed Alavian When Should Hepatitis B Not Be Treated?
10:15-10:45 ...: Break :...
SESSION 3
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Chairman:
Prof. P Karayiannis
Hepatocellular Carcinoma & Other Liver Diseases
10:45-11:00 Prof. Mahmood Haghighat Autoimmune Hepatitis in Children
11:00-11:25 Prof. Peter Karayiannis Expectations for Curative Anti-HBV Treatment and HCC Prevention
11:25-12:00 Prof. Mario Rizzetto The Emerging Challenge of HBV Reactivation with Immunosuppressive Therapies
12:00-12:15 Dr. Mohammad Amin Poorhosseingholi Burden of HCC in I.R. Iran
12:15-12:35 Q & A
12:35-12:55 Dr. Saeid Ghavami Alpha 1 Antitrypsin Deficiency: Molecular and Cellular Aspects
12:55-13:15 Prof. Aamir Ghafoor Khan Acute Hepatitis B
13:15-13:30 Conclusion, Q & A




>>>>>>WORKSHOPS <<<<<<
All Workshops will be held in 2nd Floor of Imam Ali Congress center, Shahid Behshti Medical University, Tehran, IRAN

6 Oct. 2010: 9 -12 am

Meta-Analysis Workshop Details

Date/Time Lecturer Title
Moderator:
Dr. Haghdoost
9:00-10:00 Dr. Haghdoost Meta-Analysis-Part 1
10:00-10:30 Break for participating in KOWSAR Award
10:30-12:30 Dr. Haghdoost Meta-Analysis-Part 2


6 Oct.. 2010: 1 -4 pm

Scientific Writing and EndNote Workshop Details

Date/Time Lecturer Title
Moderator:
Dr. Miri
Scientific Writing and EndNote Workshop
1:00- 2:30 Prof. Peter Karayiannis Scientific Writing
2:30- 4:00 Dr. SM Miri EndNote


7 Oct. 2010 : 9 - 12 am

Molecular Diagnosis Workshop 1 Details

Date/Time Lecturer Title
Moderator:
Dr. Keyvani
9:00-9:40 Hadi Karimzadeh Molcular Tests in Diagnosis of Hepatitis
9:40-10:30 Dr. Farah Bokharaei Salimi Extraction of HBV-DNA and HCV-RNA from Serum by PBMC
10:30-11:35 Dr. Hossein Keyvani Qualitative PCR & Quantitative PCR
11:35-12:00 Q & A


7 Oct. 2010: 1 - 4 pm

Apoptosis and Autophagy Workshop Details

Date/Time Lecturer Title
Chairman:
Dr. Ghavami
13:00-14:30 Dr. Ghavami Apoptosis
14:30-16:00 Dr. Ghavami Autophagy



>>>>>>POSTER PRESENTATIONS <<<<<<

First Session, 6 Oct. 2010, 9:00- 12:00 am, Main Hall, Imam Ali Congress center, Shahid Behshti Medical University, Tehran, IRAN

Date/Time Lecturer Title
11:00-12:00 Dr. Mohammad Kazemi Arababadi Common HBV Genotype in South-Eastern Iranian Patients
11:00-12:00 Prof. Zahra Mohtasham Amiri A Population-Base Survey of Past Hepatitis A Infections among Adults of Urban Area in North of Iran - 2009.
11:00-12:00 Dr. Afarin Rahimi-Movaghar Correlates of Hepatitis C and B Virus Infections among Injecting Drug Users in Tehran, Iran
11:00-12:00 Dr. Mohammad Rostami Nejad Coeliac Disease in Chronic Liver Diseases
11:00-12:00 Mrs. Rubina Sabir Prevalence of Hepatitis C in Pregnant Women of Low Socioeconomic Area of Karachi
11:00-12:00 Miss. Mahrou Sadri Cloning and Expression of NS3 Helicase Fragment of Hepatitis C Virus in "pET102/D-TOPO" Expression Vector
11:00-12:00 Dr. Shahnaz Sali Influence of HBV Genotype and Genetic Diversity on Chronic HBV Outcome
11:00-12:00 Mrs. Forough Azam Tarabadi Comparison of Serum BETA 2-Microgloubulin( β2-MG) Levels in HBsAG Positive and Negative Blood Donors
11:00-12:00 Dr. Mohammad Kazemi Arababadi Analysis of Association between IL-12, IL-4 and IFN Polymorphisms with Occult HBV Infection
11:00-12:00 Dr. Abbas Allami Needle Stick Injury in Nurses: Knowledge, Practice and Exposure to Hepatitis B
11:00-12:00 Dr. Mohammad Kazemi Arababadi Are FasLigand Polymorphisms Associated with Occult HBV Infection?
11:00-12:00 Dr. Sedigheh Amini Kafi-Abad Comparison of Two Commercial Screening Assays for Diagnosis of Hepatitis B Surface Antigen


Second Session, 6 Oct. 2010, 13:00- 16:00 am, Main Hall, Imam Ali Congress center, Shahid Behshti Medical University, Tehran, IRAN

Date/Time Lecturer Title
13:30 -14:30 Dr. Atefeh Ghanbari Comparative Study of Health Related Quality of Life in Patients with Hepatitis C and Healthy People and Present a Structural Model
13:30 -14:30 Mrs. Farahnaz Joukar Knowledge and Attitude of Health Care Professionals' toward Caring for People with Hepatitis C
13:30 -14:30 Mrs. Farahnaz Joukar The Frequency of Symptoms of Autoimmune Hepatitis in Admitted Patients of GI Ward of Razi Hospital from April 2006 to April 2009
13:30 -14:30 Mrs.Farahnaz Joukar What Are Hepatitis B Infected Person Problems in the Community
13:30 -14:30 Mr. Foad - Amanollahi Prevalence of Common Types of Hepatitis C Virus Genotypes and the Relation between Age, Sex and Transmission Risk Factors in Kerman , Iran
13:30 -14:30 Dr. Leila Kasraian The Prevalence Rate and Risk Factor of Hepatitis C in Shiraz Blood Donors in 2007
13:30 -14:30 Dr. Enayatollah Nemat Khorasani Outcome in Pediatric Autoimmune Hepatitis
13:30 -14:30 Dr. Nima Mahboobi Dental Treatment as a Risk Factor for Hepatitis B and C Viral Infection: A Systematic Review
13:30 -14:30 Mr. Mahabady Characterization of Drug-Related Mutations in Hepatitis B Virus Partial Reverse Transcriptase Sequences in Treatment-Naïve Iranian Patients
13:30 -14:30 Dr. Yunes Panahi Investigation of the Effects of Chlorella Vulgaris Supplementation in Patients with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Randomized Clinical Trial
13:30 -14:30 Dr. Sedigheh Amini Kafi-Abad Comparison of Two Commercial Screening Assays for Diagnosis of Hepatitis C
13:30 -14:30 Dr. Mansour Ghanaei The Survey of Thyroid Function Tests in Hepatitis B and C Induced Cirrhosis in Patients


Third Session, 7 Oct. 2010, 9:00- 12:00 am, Main Hall, Imam Ali Congress center, Shahid Behshti Medical University, Tehran, IRAN

Date/Time Lecturer Title
11:00-12:00 Prof. Gholamali Ghorbani Hepatitis A Virus Infection in Military Forces of the World
11:00-12:00 Prof. Gholamali Ghorbani Occult B Hepatitis Infection
11:00-12:00 Miss. Maryam Farahani Prevalence of Hepatitis C and B Virus Infection in Lymphoproliferative Disorders Patients
11:00-12:00 Prof. Seyed-Moayed Alavian Meta-Analysis; Comparative Efficacy and Safety of Peginterferon Alpha-2a vs. 2b for Treatment of Chronic HCV Infection
11:00-12:00 Dr. Farzin Roohvand Role of Cellular Tubulin and Viral Nucleocapsid Protein Interactions in Hepatitis C Virus Infection
11:00-12:00 Dr. Narina Sargsyants Clinical Aspects of Chronic HCV-Infection in Armenia
11:00-12:00 Dr. Narina Sargsyants Epidemiology of Viral Hepatitis C in Armenia
11:00-12:00 Dr. Seyyed Yasser Saidi Hosseini Long Term Efficacy of Combination Lamivudine and Adefovir in Patients with Chronic Hepatitis B
11:00-12:00 Dr. Fatemeh Alsadat Nobakht Study of Prevalence of Transmitted Viral Infections in Regular and Non-Regular Donors of Yazd Blood Center in 1378-1388
11:00-12:00 Miss. Parisa Meysami Preliminary Report of HDV Genotypes in Iran
11:00-12:00 Dr. Mohsen Akhondi-meybodi Conventional Versus Pegylated Interferons in Treatment of HCV Patients
11:00-12:00 Dr. Reza Jafari Shakib Seroprevalence of Hepatitis E Virus Infection in Urban Area of Guilan Province


Fourth Session, 7 Oct. 2010, 13:00- 16:00 am, Main Hall, Imam Ali Congress center, Shahid Behshti Medical University, Tehran, IRAN

Date/Time Lecturer Title
13:30 -14:30 Dr. Seyed Mohammadmehdi Hosseini-Moghaddam A Case-Control Study of Hepatitis B, C, and D in Hemodialysis Patients in Provinces of Iran
13:30 -14:30 Dr. Mahtab Vaziri Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B,C and HIV Infections in Yazd Blood Donors
13:30 -14:30 Dr. Arash Mahboubi Aluminum Salts in Recombinant Hepatitis B Vaccine.
13:30 -14:30 Dr. Mohammad Kazemi Arababadi Evaluation of CCR5 Expression on NK Cells in Iranian Patients with Occult Hepatitis B Infection
13:30 -14:30 Dr. Mohammad Kazemi Arababadi Decreased Expression of CCR5 on the Peripheral Blood CD8+ T Cells in Occult Hepatitis B Infected Patients
13:30 -14:30 Dr. Mohammad Kazemi Arababadi Serum Levels of Interleukin (IL)-10 and IL-17A in Occult HBV Infected South-East Iranian Patients
13:30 -14:30 Dr. Mohammad Kazemi Arababadi Association of Exon 9 but Not Intron 8 VDR Polymorphisms with Occult HBV Infection in South-Eastern Iranian Patients
13:30 -14:30 Dr. Mohammad Reza Ghadir The Relationship between Lipid Profile and Severity of Liver Damage in Cirrhotic Patients Admitted into a Referal Hospital in Qom, Central Iran, During 2005 to 2008
13:30 -14:30 Dr. Mohammad Kazemi Arababadi Hepatitis B Virus Genotype, HBs Ag Mutations and Co-Infection wih HCV in Occult HBV Infection
13:30 -14:30 Dr. Hassan Fallah Huseini The Effects of Cynara Scolymus L. Leaf and Cichorium Intybus L. Root Extracts on Carbon Tetrachloride Induced Liver Toxicity in Rats
13:30 -14:30 Dr. Alijan Tabarraei Seroepidemiologic Assessment of Hepatitis E Virus in Pregnant Women, Gorgan