eCM XII: Implant
Infection
(Main focus orthopedic and trauma related infections)
22nd - 24th June, 2011, Congress Center, Davos, Switzerland
One of the most common
and serious complications associated with the implantation of a
biomaterial into a biological system, such as the human body, is
bacterial infection. This issue is especially overlooked in the
fields of tissue engineering and biomaterials. These infections
usually involve bacterial colonisation and biofilm formation on
the implant itself, though infections may also develop in the surrounding
tissues. This conference aims to bring together microbiologists,
biomaterial scientists, trauma surgeons, tissue engineers and cell
biologists to focus on the latest research in bacterial pathogenesis,
biomaterial strategies to reduce these infections and the host response
to implant related infections. A special focus will be on orthopedic and trauma related infections. The outcome should be
an increased understanding of the topic and a fostering of the interaction
between scientists and clinicians.
This international forum
continues the eCM congress series held in Davos.
The limited number of participants (150) ensures clinicians, biologists,
engineers and material scientists will have ample opportunities
for knowledge sharing in basic, translational and clinical research
in addition to developments in the field of cartilage and disc,
repair and regeneration. As the conference does not have parallel
sessions it permits in-depth multidisciplinary discussions about
how to advance this research area.
eCM Conference Executive Committee
Prof. R.Geoff Richards- Editor-in-Chief eCM Journal.
Director AO R&D., AO Research Institute, Davos, CH.
& member Connective Tissue Biology Laboratories, Cardiff School
of Biosciences, Cardiff University,Wales, GB.
Prof. Mauro Alini - Scientific Editor
eCM Journal.
Head of Musculoskeletal Regeneration, AO Research Institute, Davos,
CH.
Prof. Charlie W. Archer - Scientific
Editor eCM Journal.
Head of Connective Tissue Biology Laboratories, Cardiff School of
Biosciences, Cardiff University,Wales, GB.
Local Conference Organisers
Dr. Fintan Moriarty
Group Leader Musculoskeletal Infection, AO Research
Institute, Davos, CH.
Dr. Martin Stoddart -
Editor eCM Journal.
Principle Investigator Musculoskeletal Regeneration,
AO Research Institute, Davos, CH.
Course Information
No Insurance
The course organisation does not take out insurance to cover participants
against accidents or other risks. Personal belongings deposited
in the Hotel Morosani
Schweizerhof are the responsibility of
the individual participant.
Security Check
Please always wear your name tag. Persons without the eCM registered
name tag are not allowed inside the congress area and lecture halls.
Registration Desk
The Registration Desk is open during lectures and poster sessions.
Phones and Cameras
Please note it is not allowed to use portable telephones in the
lecture halls. Video taping or photography of lectures or posters
is also not allowed.
Free Travel on Mountain Rail & Cableways
and lots more!
Davos guarantees
diversity - free of charge! The new Davos Inclusive Card entitles
you in summer to free travel on mountain rail & cableways. And
that's not all: a wide range of services and leisure attractions
are also available free of charge.
"Davos Inclusive" applies exclusively to guests staying
at least one night in commercially rented accommodation (hotel,
holiday apartment, group accommodation).
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