" OFFICIAL LANGUAGE OF THC 3 IS ENGLISH"
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 | |
| 8:20-8:40 | Registration at Secretariat office | |
| 8:40-9:00 | Prof. Yalda | Ethics and Medicine |
| SESSION 1 ------------ |
Chairmen: Prof. MR Zali Prof. M Roggendorf> |
HBV Infection: Epidemiology & Prevention |
| 9:00-9:15 | Prof. Mohammad Reza Zali | Epidemiology of Hepatitis B in Iran |
| 9:15-9:30 | Dr. Mohammad Mehdi Gooya | Prevention Strategies in Control of HBV in Iran |
| 9:30-9:45 | Prof. Kamran Bagheri Lankarani | Accelerated Vaccination for HBV |
| 9:45-10:00 | Prof. M Roggendorf | Therapeutic vaccination in chronic hepatitis B: preclinical studies in the woodchuck |
| 10:00-10:20 | >>>International KOWSAR award<<<< | |
| 10:20-10:40 | ...: Break :... | |
| SESSION 2 ------------ |
Chairmen: Prof. R Malekzadeh Prof. P Karayiannis> |
Chronic Hepatitis B: Diagnosis & Treatment |
| 10:40-11:05 | 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 | Update in Antiviral Therapy in Cirrhosis due to HBV Infection |
| 11:35-12:00 | Prof. FB Hollinger | OBI … |
| 12:00-12:15 | Mr. Hadi Karimzadeh | Updates on Serological and Molecular Diagnosis of HBV |
| 12:15-12:25 | Q&A | |
| 12:25-13:25 | ...: Prayer, Lunch :... | |
| SESSION 3 ------------ |
Chairmen: Prof. MR Zali Prof. KB Lankarani> Prof. M Umar |
Chronic Hepatitis C: Diagnosis & Treatment |
| 13:25-13:50 | Prof. Muhammad Umar | Treatment of Hepatitis C Non-Responders and Relapsers |
| 13:50-14:05 | Prof. Houri Rezvan | Diagnosis and Interpretation of HCV Tests |
| 14:05-14:20 | Prof. SM Alavian | Iranian Experience with Pegasys Therapy in HCV Infection in Hemophilia and Thalassemia: A National Study |
| 14:20-14:35 | Dr. Keyvani | Updates of Molecular Diagnosis of HCV |
| 14:35-14:50 | Dr. Saeid Ghavami | Role of Autophagy in HCV and HBV: Possible new therapeutic approach |
| 14:50-15:05 | ...: Break :... | |
| 15:05-15:30 | Prof. Aamir Ghafoor Khan | Shorter Course of Treatment for HCV Genotype 3 |
| 15:30-15:45 | Dr. Samir Haffar | Hepatitis C before and after Renal Transplantation |
| 15:45-16:00 | 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 ------------ |
Chairman: Prof. AG Khan> Prof. D Lavanchi |
HCV Infection: Epidemiology & Prevention |
| 8:00-8:25 | Prof. Daniel Lavanchi | The global Epidemiology of Hepatitis C |
| 8:25-8:50 | Prof. Muhammad Umar | Hepatits C in Pakistan |
| 8:50-9:15 | Dr. Azzam Kayasseh | Hepatitis C in UAE |
| 9:15-9:30 | Dr. M Naghipour | Epidemiology of Hepatitis C Infection in the World: Lessons Should be Learned |
| 9:30-9:45 | Dr. Sedigheh Amini Kafi-abad | Blood Safety |
| 9:45-9:55 | Q & A | |
| 9:55-10:30 | ...: Break :... | |
| SESSION 2 ------------ |
Chairman: Prof. NE Daryani> Dr. N Ibrahim |
Management of Chronic Hepatitis B Infection |
| 10:30-10:45 | Dr. Behnava | Therapy of HBV with Pegasys-Systematic review |
| 10:45-11:10 | Dr. Nazir Ibrahim | Beta and Gamma Interferons in Chronic Hepatitis B Patients |
| 11:10-11:30 | Dr. Seyed-Mohammad Jazayeri | Evolution of Genotype D HBV Infection in the World: What is our Experience? |
| 11:25-11:40 | Dr. Ashraf Mohamadkhani | Virologic and Host Aspects of Hepatitis B Virus Genome Diversity upon Basal Core Promoter Region |
| 11:40-11:55 | Dr. Alavi Moghadam | Iranian Intarnational Study in Interferon Experiences |
| 11:55-12:10 | Dr. Siavash Mansouri | Applications of UES in Liver Disease |
| 12:10-12:25 | Q&A | |
| 12:25-13:25 | ...: Prayer & Lunch :... | |
| SESSION 3 ------------ |
Chairman: Prof. KB Lankarani> Prof. NE Daryani |
HBV infection (A-Z) |
| 13:30-13:45 | Dr. Mitra Mahdavi Mazdeh | HBV and HCV in Dialysis Patients |
| 13:45-14:00 | Prof . Naser Ebrahimi Daryani | Drug Induced Liver Injury |
| 14:00-14:15 | Prof. Kamran B Lankarani | Changing in Epidemiology of Hepatitis B infection |
| 14:20-14:40 | Dr. Mohammad Hossein Somi | Prevention of Hepatitis B in Hemodialysis Patients |
| 14:40-15:00 | Prof. Hossein Forootan | Treatments and Follow up in Chronic HBV Infection |
| 15:00-15:20 | 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 ------------ |
Chairman: Prof. M Rizzetto> |
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 | Molecular Diagnosis of HDV infection | |
| 8:55-9:10 | Dr. Keshvari | Iranian International Study in HDV Treatment Experiences |
| 9:10-9:25 | International Kowsar Award | |
| 9:25-9:35 | Q&A | |
| 9:35-10:00 | ...: Break :... | |
| SESSION 2 ------------ |
Chairman: Prof. H Forootan> Prof. M Roggendrof |
HBV & Autoimmune Hepatitis & MicroRNA |
| 10:00-10:15 | Dr. Abolfazl Iranikhah | Cyclosporine Use in AIH/Update |
| 10:15-10:30 | Dr. Seyyed Mohammad Miri | MicroRNAs in Liver Diseases: New Approach in Diagnosis & Treatment |
| 10:30-10:55 | Prof. F Blaine Hollinger | Overview on the management of hepatitis B and the options for treatment |
| 10:55-11:20 | Prof. Michael Roggendorf | Acute hepatitis A is associated with a multispecific CD8+ T cell response in HLA-A2 positive patients |
| 11:20-11:35 | ||
| 11:35-11:50 | ||
| 11:50-12:00 | Q&A | |
| 12:00- 13:00 | ...: Prayer - Lunch :... | |
| SESSION 3 ------------ |
Chairman: Prof. F Mansour-Ghanaei> Prof. FB Hollinger |
HCV in Blood-borne disorders |
| 13:00-13:15 | Prof. F Mansour-Ghanaei | The Management of Hepatitis C with Normal ALT/Updtae |
| 13:15-13:30 | Dr. Azita Azarkeivan | Surveillance of New Cases of Hepatitis C in Thalassemia |
| 13:30-13:45 | Dr. Fariba Seighali | The Latest Treatment Options for Children with Hepatitis C |
| 13:45-14:00 | Dr. Farhad Zamani | Hepatitis C and Iron/Update |
| 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 ------------ |
Chairman: Prof. HA Malek Hosseini> |
Liver Transplantation |
| 8:00-8:15 | Opening Ceremony | |
| 8:15-8:35 | Prof. Hossein Ali Malek Hosseini | Liver Transplantation: Iran’s Experience |
| 8:35-8:55 | Dr. Maryam Moeini | Liver Transplantation for metabolic diseases |
| 8:55-9:15 | Dr. Nik Eghbalian | Peri-transplantation management in hepatitis B and hepatitis C patients |
| 9:15-9:35 | Prof. Hollinger | Transplantation ... |
| SESSION 2 ------------ |
Chairman: Prof. KB Lankarani> |
Viral Hepatitis |
| 9:35-9:55 | Prof. Kamran Bagheri Lankarani | When should hepatitis C be treated? |
| 9:55-10:15 | Prof. Seyed Moayed Alavian | When should hepatitis B not be treated? |
| 10:15-10:30 | Prof. Mohammad Hadi Imanieh | *** |
| 10:30-11:00 | ...: Break :... | |
| SESSION 3 ------------ |
Chairman: Prof. P Karayiannis> |
Hepatocellular Carcinoma & Other liver diseases |
| 11:00-11:20 | Prof. Peter Karayiannis | Expectations for Curative Anti-HBV Treatment and HCC Prevention |
| 11:20-11:45 | Prof. Mario Rizzetto | The Emerging Challenge of HBV Reactivation with Immunosuppressive Therapies |
| 11:45-12:15 | Dr. Mohammad Amin Poorhosseingholi | Burden of HCC in I.R. Iran |
| 12:15-12:30 | Prof. Hossein Ghanaati | Update in RFA for HCC: Iranian Experience |
| 12:30-13:00 | Dr. Saeid Ghavami | Alpha 1 Antitrypsin Deficiency: Molecular and Cellular Aspects |
| 13:00-13:15 | Prof. Aamir Ghafoor Khan | Treatment of Hepatitis Patient under Prime Minister Hepatitis Program |
| 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
Scientific Writing and EndNote Workshop Details
| Date/Time | Lecturer | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Moderator: Dr. Miri |
Scientific Writing and EndNote Workshop | |
| 9:00- 10:30 | Prof. Peter Karayiannis | Scientific Writing |
| 10:45- 12:15 | Dr. SM Miri | EndNote |
6 Oct. 2010 : 1 - 4 pm
Molecular Diagnosis Workshop 1 Details
| Date/Time | Lecturer | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Moderator: Dr. Keyvani |
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| 9:00-9:40 | Hadi Karimzadeh | Molcular Tests in Diagnosis of Hepatitis |
| 9:40-10:30 | Dr. Hossein Keyvani | Extraction of HBV-DNA and HCV-RNA from Serum by PBMC |
| 10:30-11:15 | Dr. Khoramizadeh | Qualitative PCR |
| 11:15-12:00 | Shiva Ghamari | Quantitative PCR |
7 Oct. 2010: 9 -12 am
Meta-Analysis WorkshopDetails
| Date/Time | Lecturer | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Moderator: Dr. Haghdoost |
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| 9:00-12:00 | Dr. Haghdoost | Meta-Analysis |
7 Oct. 2010: 1 - 4 pm
Apoptosis and Autophagy Workshop Details
| Date/Time | Lecturer | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Chairman: Dr. Ghavami |
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| 13:00-14:30 | Dr. Ghavami | Apoptosis |
| 14:30-16:00 | Dr. Ghavami | Autophagy |
Comming soon ...
Molecular Diagnosis Workshop 2 Details
| Date/Time | Lecturer | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Moderator: Dr. Azadmanesh |
Virologic Monitoring in Hepatitis B and C: Tools for Determining Treatment Candidacy and Response | |
| 9:00-10:00 | Lecture 1 | |
| 10:00-11:00 | Lecture 2 | |
| 11:00-12:00 | Lecture 3 |
