September 24-27, 2008
Paris, France
Research
Methods for
Respiratory
Diseases
ERS School Courses 2008
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experts
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Space is limited
Educational aims:
There will be four main elements in the course: 왏 didactic presentations of epidemiological
principles
왏 practical exercises in evaluation and critical review
왏 hands-on experience of data entry, checking and statistical analysis
왏 group work on the development of a research protocol
Target audience:
왏 practitioners & scientists involved in research in respiratory health
At the end of the course, participants will be able to:
왏 design, carry out and analyse scientific research projects in respiratory health (including clinical trials)
왏 calculate sample size 왏 manage and analyse data 왏 use the computer package, EpiInfo 왏 implement a research protocol in an
international, collaborative structure
Organising Committee
Isabella Annesi-Maesano (Paris, France) Bo Lundback (Stockholm, Sweden) Invited Faculty
Josep M. Anto (Barcelona, Spain) Per Sigvald Bakke (Bergen, Norway) Judy Bradley (Belfast, Ireland)
Peter Burney (London, United Kingdom) Laura Carrozzi (Pisa, Italy)
Donald A. Enarson (Paris, France) Francesco Forastiere (Rome, Italy) Michele Grandolfo (Rome, Italy)
Jouni J.K. Jaakkola (Birmingham, United Kingdom) Christer Janson (Uppsala, Sweden)
David Moreau (Paris, France) Kjell O. Toren (Gothenburg, Sweden) Giovanni Viegi (Pisa, Italy)
Paris, “the City of Light”, is a leading global cultural, business and political centre that is renowned for its defining neo-classical architecture as well as its role as a major international influence in fashion, gastronomy and the arts. With two international airports, it is very well served by public transport and is one of the most visited cities in the world. Its riverbanks and neighborhoods, some of which still retain a village atmosphere, are an invitation to relax, stroll and go sightseeing so you can soak up the special ambience of these quarters and enjoy the city’s energy and vitality.
Paris – Your host city
Education
Bursaries
A limited number of bursaries, covering either full attendance or registration only, will be available to selected applicants under 40 years of age from countries with economies in transition. Selection from the pool of applicants will be made by the organising committee based on the submission of: 왏 Curriculum Vitae.
왏 A one-page personal statement explaining how you would apply the knowledge gained from this course.
Applications should be submitted with a completed registration form, by fax: +41 21 213 01 03. The deadline for applications is July 25th2008
Applicants will be notified of selection results by August 4th2008
Hotel information
In order to choose and book a hotel room, we recommend you to visit the official tourism website of Paris: www.parisinfo.com/hotels-paris
Please note that the ERS will not handle hotel bookings for this event.
Course venue
The course will take place at the Faculté de Médicine Pierre & Marie Curie, in Paris. Faculté de Médicine Pierre et Marie Curie
Bâtiment universitaire 27, rue Chaligny 75751 PARIS 12ème France
Registration deadline: August 22nd2008
Early registration deadline: July 25th2008
Registration Form - R.M. Paris
First Name . . . .Last Name . . . . Date of Birth . . . .ERS Membership No. . . . . Address . . . . Postal Code . . . .City . . . . Country . . . .
Degree . . . .Specialty . . . . Phone . . . .Fax . . . . E-Mail . . . (in CAPITAL LETTERS)
Current position:
Please check the appropriate boxes below to indicate your choice:
Trainee or fellow Prof or Dr in University Dr in general hospital or affiliate Dr in private practice hospital
Fees:
Please check the appropriate boxes below to indicate your choice:
ERS Members: € 640 Junior ERS Members (under 36 years-old): € 540 Non-Doctoral Members: € 540 Non-ERS Members: € 740
Industry € 1,140
Early Registration discount - € 50 off for forms received by July 25th 2008
If you are not an ERS member and wish to benefit from the members’ discount please contact our membership department at members@ersnet.org
Do you wish to apply for a bursary? Yes No
Should you wish to apply for a bursary, you are still required to complete a registration form and indicate the category of payment that applies to you. Submit your bursary application together with your registration form. Applicants not sponsored will not have their registration fee deducted before they return the confirmation of attendance form that will be sent out after selections have been made. The deadline for application for bursaries is July 25th 2008.
To be returned to the ERS Office by by August 22
nd2008:
Mail: European Respiratory Society
or
Fax: +41 21 213 0103
4, Avenue Ste. Luce
email: school@ersnet.org
1003 Lausanne
SWITZERLAND
This course will be limited to 40 participants. Applications will be accepted on a “first-paid, first-served” basis. You will receive acceptance and confirmation by e-mail.
Upon receipt of a written cancellation, fees will be refunded up to 4 weeks before the course. After this date no refund will be made for cancellations.
Payment: Total Amount: € . . . . Credit Card: Visa Euro/MasterCard
Credit Card number valid until
Card Holder’s Name . . . . Card Holder’s Signature . . . .
Bank Transfer (the invoice will be sent to you by e-mail)
Hotel Information & Reservation
In order to choose and book a hotel room, we recommend you to visit the official tourism website of Paris: www.parisinfo.com/hotels-paris
Please note that the ERS will not handle hotel bookings for this event. We thank you for your understanding.
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Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Session I Getting acquainted with research
J. Anto Introduction to respiratory epidemiology F. Forastiere Cause or association
P. Burney How research can inform clinical decisions and public health
Session II Deciding what to study
D. Enarson Choosing a research question K. Toren Research protocol format
D. Enarson, K. Toren, P. Burney Practical: Selecting a research question
D. Enarson, K. Toren, P. Burney Practical: Protocol development: setting up a format
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Session III Structuring the study
I. Annesi-Maesano Study design
P. Bakke Tools of clinical research
I. Annesi-Maesano, P. Bakke, B. Lundback Practical: Choosing a question and a design I. Annesi-Maesano, P. Bakke, B. Lundback Protocol development: Study design
Session IV Defining the study setting
J. Jaakkola Choosing a study population and different sampling techniques
M. Grandolfo Sample size and study power J. Jaakkola, M. Grandolfo, C. Janson Practical: Population selection
M. Grandolfo, J. Jaakkola, C. Janson Practical: Sampling exercise (determination of sample size for different study design)
JM. Bradley Practical: Clinical trials
JM. Bradley, B. Lundback, M. Grandolfo Protocol development: Choosing a clinical sample (Speakers have not confirmed yet)
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Friday, September 26, 2008
Session V Collecting information for comparison
B. Lundback Measurements
B. Lundback, P. Bakke, K. Toren Practical: Measuring diseases L. Carrozzi Tools in respiratory epidemiology
G. Viegi, I. Annesi-Maesano, B. Lundback Practical: Types of variables, questionnaire development and data entry
Session VI
Making sense of the information
C. Janson Risk and its estimation
D. Moreau Practical with EPINFO: Questionnaire implementation, associations and sample size
D. Moreau Practical with EPINFO (II): Questionnaire implementation, associations and sample size
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Session VII Managing and reporting the information
collected
Faculty Practical with EPIINFO: Data analysis Faculty Writing a report
Session VIII
Presentations by students
Faculty & Participants Protocol development: Presentation and critical evaluation Closing session: - Presentation of certificates - Summary discussions - Recommendations
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Scientific excellence
For more information, please visit:
www.ersnet.org/schoolcourses
ERS School Courses Series 2008
쏔 Practical issues in pulmonary rehabilitation Pisa, Italy | February 21-23, 2008
쏔 Advanced cystic fibrosis course: best research, best care Nice, France | March 6-8, 2008 쏔 Pulmonary embolism
Pisa, Italy | March 13-15, 2008
쏔 Research methods for respiratory diseases Paris, France | September 25-27, 2008 쏔 State of the art for nonsmall cell lung cancer
Leuven, Belgium | November 27-29, 2008 쏔 Sleep medicine
Grenoble, France | December 18-20, 2008
Accreditation Statement
The European Respiratory Society is accredited by the European Board for Accreditation in Pneumology (EBAP) and the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME) to provide CME activity for medical specialists. The EACCME is an institution of the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS).
EACCME Credits are recognised throughout Europe and can be exchanged for National CME credits by contacting your National CME Authority.
In the USA, EACCME credits are automatically converted into American Medical Association (AMA) credits upon presentation of the certificate of attendance enclosing the EACCME formula to the AMA.
European Respiratory Society 4, Avenue Ste. Luce
1003 Lausanne Switzerland Phone: +41 21 213 0101 Fax : +41 21 213 0100 www.ersnet.org
