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1 2 nd International Congress October, 28-29, 2016 Estrel Convention Center, Berlin German Equine Veterinary Association (GEVA-GPM) DVG-subgroup "Equine Diseases" 81

2 GEVA-GPM 2 nd Int. Congress Friday, October 28 Saturday, October 29, 2016 Internationality Continuing Education Research Welcome to Berlin and the 2nd International GEVA- GPM Congress, jointly organized by the German Equine Veterinary Association (GEVA) and the subgroup Equine Diseases of the German Veterinary Medical Society (GVMS). This international congress aims to provide a platform for continuing education and scientific exchange for veterinarians working in the equine field, beyond the borders of Germany. The idea is to bring basic science, clinical science and daily clinical work together. To support this idea, topclass speakers from Germany, other European countries, and the Prof. Dr. K. Feige Prof. Dr. M. Röcken United States will present the latest studies and insights from practice and science. The anglophone format of the congress will help to promote international exchange in equine medicine. The program mirrors versatile scientific activities in kind of more than 50 contributions from different European countries and North America. All abstracts were submitted early in the year to allow peer-review and to ensure excellent scientific quality of the congress and to support evidencebased medicine. User-oriented contributions as well as data derived from basic research are equally represented and will be categorized into different special topics sessions. By the coexistence of presentations on applied clinical science and basic research, congress participants can follow their specific interests and a fruitful dialogue between veterinary practice and science will be promoted and reinforced. In advance, we would like to thank all speakers, who submitted high-quality abstracts, thereby, contributing to a successful outcome of the congress. Experienced speakers will present State-of-the-Art lectures on topics like diagnosis and management of fetlock diseases, diagnosis and management of neck problems, emerging and re-emerging diseases and the acute abdomen. And because sometimes things go wrong, an afternoon will be assigned to how to manage complications. Last, but not least, we would like to thank the industry for presenting their innovative products in an exhibition with more than 100 booths and for sponsorship of the 2nd International GEVA-GPM congress making it possible, that the latest information on equine medicine can be picked up in Berlin. Prof. Dr. Karsten Feige President GEVA-GPM Prof. Dr. Michael Röcken Chairman DVG-subgroup "Equine Diseases" 82

3 Friday, October 28 - Saturday, October 29, 2016 Program & Information President GEVA-GPM Prof. Dr. Karsten Feige Klinik für Pferde Tierärztliche Hochschule Hannover Bünteweg Hannover karsten.feige@tiho-hannover.de Speakers PD Dr. Sabine Aboling, Hannover TA Kevin Adams, Gießen Prof. Karima Al Salihi, Samaw (IRQ) Dr. Ann Kristin Barton, Berlin Dr. Oliver Brandenberger, Boissy St. Léger (F) TÄ Meike Breitenstein, Leipzig Dr. Doris Breu, Bad Kissingen Dr. Anja Cehak, Hannover TÄ Anna Ehrle, Liverpool (UK) Dr. Antonia Ertelt, Berlin TA Miguel Espina, Leipzig TÄ Muriel Federici, Zürich (CH) Prof. Dr. Karsten Feige, Hannover Prof. Dr. Kerstin Fey, Gießen TÄ Agnieszka Florczyk, Wien (A) TÄ Christine Fuchs, München Prof. Dr. Anton Fürst, Zürich (CH) TA Moritz Gaus, Hannover Dr. Florian Geburek, Hannover Dr. Jenny Hagen, Leipzig Dr. Maren Hellige, Hannover TÄ Carolin Horstmeier, Leipzig TA Michael Hüppler, Leipzig Dr. Carmen Claudia Klein, Bad Langensalza TÄ Katja-Sophia Klein, Berlin TÄ Tanja Krägeloh, Hannover TA Christoph Kühnle, Zürich (CH) Prof. Dr. Agnes Leblond, Lyon (F) Pitiporn Leelamankong, Berlin Dr. Beatrice Lehmann, Berlin Prof. Olivier Lepage, Lyon (F) Prof. Dr. Christoph Lischer, Berlin Chairman Equine Diseases Prof. Dr. Michael Röcken JLU Gießen, Klinik für Pferde / Tierklinik Starnberg Frankfurter Str. 108 / Truhenseeweg Gießen / Starnberg mroecken@t-online.de TÄ Johanna Loschelder, Berlin TÄ Claudia Lütke-Besselmann-Growe, Hannover Prof. Dr. Ann Martens, Ghent (BE) Prof. Mohamed A. Marzok, Kafr El-Sheikh (EG) Dr. Anna May, München TÄ Eva Nordemann, Hannover TA Tobias Puschmann, Hannover TÄ Joke Rijckaert, Merelbeke (BE) TÄ Hannah Ringeisen, Gießen Dr. Anna Rötting, Hannover Dr. Fabrice Rossignol, Boissy St. Léger (F) TÄ Caroline Schöngart, Hannover TÄ Christin Schoppe, Hannover Dr. Angelika Schoster, Zürich (CH) Dr. Hubert Simhofer, Wien (A) Prof. Josh Slater, Hatfield (UK) TÄ Theresa Christine Sommerfeld, Gießen Prof. Louise L. Southwood, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (USA) Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gaby van Gaalen, Copenhagen (DK) TÄ Julia N. van Spijk, Zürich (CH) Prof. Dr. Rene van Weeren, Utrecht (NL) Dr. Monica Venner, Destedt Assoc. Prof. Dr. Denis Verwilghen, Copenhagen (DK) Dr. Birgit Walther, Berlin TA Tobias Warnken, Hannover Dr. Martin Waselau, Aschheim Prof. Renate Weller, Hatfield (UK) Ass. Prof. Dr. Inge Wijnberg, Utrecht (NL) Dr. Judith Christine Winter, Berlin Bitte beachten Sie auch Seminar 7 (s. Seite 26): Pharmakologie am Auge 83

4 GEVA-GPM 2 nd Int. Congress Friday, October 28 Saturday, October 29, 2016 Friday, October 28, 2016, Invited Lectures Continuing Education 08:30-18:00 Program Estrel Saal A 08:30-08:50 Congress Opening What can GEVA learn from the BEVA success story? (J. Slater, Hatfield (UK)) Invited Lectures: Fetlock, Chair: C. Lischer 08:50-09:10 Pathogenesis of fetlock joint osteoarthritis (R. van Weeren, Utrecht (NL)) 09:10-09:30 How to improve radiographic diagnostics? (R. Weller, Hatfield (UK)) 09:30-09:50 Indications for ultrasonography (M. Hellige, Hannover) 09:50-10:10 Advanced imaging: What, when, why? (R. Weller, Hatfield (UK)) 10:10-10:30 Panel Discussion 10:30-11:00 Break & Visit of the Industrial Exhibition Invited Lectures: Fetlock, Chair: A. Fürst 11:00-11:20 Update on intraarticular medication of fetlock OA (R. van Weeren, Utrecht (NL)) 11:20-11:40 Indications for fetlock immobilisation (A. Martens, Ghent (BE)) 11:40-12:00 Management of intraarticular fractures (C. Lischer, Berlin) 12:00-12:20 Is arthroscopy of the fetlock joint always simple? (A. Martens, Ghent (BE)) 12:20-12:40 Panel Discussion 12:40-14:00 Break & Visit of the Industrial Exhibition Invited Lectures: Update on diagnosis of neck problems, Chair: R. van Weeren 14:00-14:20 Anatomy and biomechanic of the neck (N.N.) 14:20-14:40 Is it ataxia or lameness? (N.N.) 14:40-15:00 Radiography of the neck (R. Weller, Hatfield (UK)) 15:00-15:20 Advanced imaging modalities of the neck (M. Hellige, Hannover) 15:20-15:40 Discussion 15:40-16:10 Break & Visit of the Industrial Exhibition Invited Lectures: Management of Neck Problems, Chair: A. Martens 16:10-16:30 EMG and other techniques (I. Wijnberg, Utrecht (NL)) 16:30-16:50 How can we differentiate neck from back problems? (A. Fürst, Zürich (CH)) 16:50-17:10 Medical management of neck problems (R. van Weeren, Utrecht (NL)) 17:10-17:30 When is a surgical intervention indicated? (A. Fürst, Zürich (CH)) 17:30-17:50 Rehabilitation of horses with neck problems (I. Wijnberg, Utrecht (NL)) 17:50-18:00 Discussion 19:00 Conference Dinner with Awards Show and Music & Dance at the Estrel Festival Center 84

5 Friday, October 28, 2016, Scientific Program 08:30-17:30 Program Estrel Saal B & C 08:30-08:50 Congress Opening What can GEVA learn from the BEVA success story? (J. Slater, Hatfield (UK)) Gastroenterology Chair: L. L. Southwood 08:50-09:10 Effects of two alfalfa preparations with different particle sizes on the gastric mucosa in weanlings: alfalfa chaff versus alfalfa pellets (M. Venner, Destedt) 09:10-09:30 Evaluation of management factors and their impact on strongyle infections in horses (A. Ertelt, Berlin) 09:30-09:50 Alcohol dehydrogenase activity as a predictor of intestinal epithelial alteration and of colic surgery outcome (M. Breitenstein, Leipzig) 09:50-10:10 Randomised controlled comparison of Flunixin and Firocoxib after colic surgery (K. Fey, Gießen) 10:10-10:30 Experience with vacuum-assisted closure (vac) after ventral median laparotomy and for wound closure in horses (M. Gaus, Hannover) 10:30-11:00 Break & Visit of the Industrial Exhibition Neurology and Metabolic disorders Chair: I. Wijnberg 11:00-11:20 Study of once versus twice daily application of Pergolide on ACTH levels in Pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID) (K. Fey, Gießen) 11:20-11:40 Is the TRH-stimulation test influenced by pain in horses without PPID? (J.C. Winter, Berlin) 11:40-12:00 Dynamic endocrine and metabolic responses to oral glucose test and combined glucose/ insulin test in horses (T. Warnken, Hannover) 12:00-12:20 Transcranial magnetic evoked potentials (TcMEP) as a valuable tool for evaluation of ataxic horses (A. May, München) 12:20-12:40 Narcolepsy in adult horses: neurological disorder or recumbent sleep deprivation/ REM-sleep deficiency? (C. Fuchs, München) 12:40-14:00 Break & Visit of the Industrial Exhibition 85

6 GEVA-GPM 2 nd Int. Congress Friday, October 28 Saturday, October 29, 2016 Friday, October 28, 2016, Scientific Program Continuation Head and Upper Airways Chair: M. Röcken 14:00-14:20 Anatomy and biomechanics of the equine temporomandibular joint: organization of the collagen fiber system of the articular surfaces (K. Adams, Gießen) 14:20-14:40 Anatomical description of the boundary of the proximal equine esophagus and its surgical implications on prosthetic laryngoplasty in horses (O. Brandenberger, Boissy St. Léger (F)) 14:40-15:00 Modified nerve transplantation technique for treatment of recurrent laryngeal neuropathy in horses using tunneling of the first or second cervical nerve through the cricoarytenoideus dorsalis muscle (F. Rossignol, Boissy St. Léger (F)) 15:00-15:20 Comparison of anti-nociceptive and sedative effects of tramadol, tramadol-lidocaine and lidocaine for caudal epidural analgesia in horses (M.A. Marzok, Kafr El-Sheikh (EG)) 15:20-15:40 Meeting of the group Wound Management Horse (Room Paris); see page 34 Treffen der AG Wundmanagement Pferd (Raum Paris); s. Seite 34 15:40-16:10 Break & Visit of the Industrial Exhibition Infectious diseases Chair: G. van Gaalen 16:10-16:30 Epidemiological investigation of the nonprimate hepacivirus seroprevalence in Thoroughbreds (C. Lütke-Besselmann-Growe, Hannover) 16:30-16:50 Impact of needle size/type and injection site preparation protocol on microbiological and histological evaluation of equine cadaver skin cores (T. Puschmann, Hannover) 16:50-17:10 Implementation of a targeted hygiene management system - rapid beneficial effects (K.-S. Klein, Berlin) 17:10-17:30 Infections caused by multidrug-resistant bacteria in an equine hospital ( ) (J.N. van Spijk, Zürich (CH)) 17:30-17:50 Multi-drug resistant bacteria entering an equine clinic via colonized patients (B. Walther, Berlin) 19:00 Conference Dinner with Awards Show and Music & Dance at the Estrel Festival Center The 2 nd International GEVA-GPM congress is kindly supported by: 86

7 Saturday, October 29, 2016, Invited Lectures Continuing Education 08:00-17:30 Program Estrel Saal A Invited Lectures: Emerging Diseases Chair: K. Feige 08:00-08:20 West Nile Fever an European perspective (A. Leblond, Lyon (F)) 08:20-08:40 A global view on Equine Herpesvirus infections (J. Slater, Hatfield (UK)) 08:40-09:00 Is African Horse Sickness a threat for Europe? (A. Leblond, Lyon (F)) 09:00-09:20 Update on Streptococcus equi infections (J. Slater, Hatfield (UK)) 09:20-09:40 Management of Piroplasmosis (A. Leblond, Lyon (F)) 09:40-10:00 Discussion 10:00-10:30 Break & Visit of the Industrial Exhibition Invited Lectures: Acute Abdomen Chair: M. Röcken 10:30-10:50 Principles of fluid therapy enteral versus parenteral (K. Feige, Hannover) 10:50-11:10 Metabolic pitfalls in the postoperative colic patient (L. L. Southwood, Philadelphila, Pennsylvania (USA)) 11:10-11:30 Fast localised abdominal sonography (G. van Gaalen, Copenhagen (DK)) 11:30-11:50 Are prokinetic drugs effective? (L. L. Southwood, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (USA)) 11:50-12:10 Intestinal biopsies in colic patients (A. Rötting, Hannover) 12:10-12:30 Discussion 12:30-14:00 Break & Visit of the Industrial Exhibition Invited Lectures: How to manage complications Chair: C. Lischer 14:00-14:20 How to reach better wound treatment results (O. Lepage, Lyon (F)) 14:20-14:40 How to prevent common misinterpretations of neck radiographs (R. Weller, Hatfield (UK)) 14:40-15:00 How to prevent surgical site infections (D. Verwilghen, Copenhagen (DK)) 15:00-15:20 How to manage ventral midline infections (D. Verwilghen, Copenhagen (DK)) 15:20-15:40 Discussion 15:40-16:15 Break & Visit of the Industrial Exhibition 16:15-16:30 Award Presentation Ceremony (Oral Presentations and Posters) Invited Lectures: How to manage complications: Imaging Panel 16:30-17:30 Presentation and discussion of diagnostic imaging cases (M. Hellige, Hannover / R. Weller, Hatfield (UK) / A. Martens, Ghent (BE) / C. Lischer, Berlin) 87

8 GEVA-GPM 2 nd Int. Congress Friday, October 28 Saturday, October 29, 2016 Saturday, October 29, 2016, Scientific Program 08:00-15:20 Program Estrel Saal B & C Orthopaedics, Chair: A. Rötting 08:00-08:20 Hoof explorer - the next generation to teach and learn the anatomy of the equine distal limb (M. Hüppler, Leipzig) 08:20-08:40 The influence of toe conformation and the application of wedges on the equine fetlock joint in stance and walk (J. Hagen, Leipzig) 08:40-09:00 Investigation of the myofascial attachment and innervation of the supraspinous and interspinous ligaments in the equine thoracolumbar spine (A. Ehrle, Liverpool (UK)) 09:00-09:20 Use of body-mounted inertial sensors to objectively evaluate the response to perineural analgesia of the deep branch of lateral plantar nerve and Intra-articular analgesia of the tarsometatarsal joint in horses with lower hock pain (P. Leelamankong, Berlin) 09:20-09:40 Carpal arthrodesis using a minimally invasive approach: Three cases (F. Rossignol, Boissy St. Léger (F)) 09:40-10:00 Outcome of ventral fusion of 2 or 3 cervical vertebrae with a locking compression plate in 8 horses (C. Kühnle, Zürich (CH)) 10:00-10:30 Break & Visit of the Industrial Exhibition Orthopaedics, Chair: R. van Weeren 10:30-10:50 Comparison of computed tomography and standing cervical radiographs in horses at C3-C4 and assessment of vertebral canal diameter in non affected warmblood horses (C. Schöngart, Hannover) 10:50-11:10 Magnetic resonance imaging of equine tarsal disorders 36 clinical cases (M. Waselau, Aschheim) 11:10-11:30 Diagnostic value of B-mode ultrasonography and ultrasound tissue characterization for monitoring equine tendinopathies (F. Geburek, Hannover) 11:30-11:50 Longitudinal cell tracking by magnetic resonance imaging following treatment of induced tendon lesions (C. Horstmeier, Leipzig) 11:50-12:10 Treatment and outcome of luxations of the superficial digital flexor tendon from the calcaneal tuber (M. Federici, Zürich (CH)) 12:10-12:30 N.N. 12:30-14:00 Break & Visit of the Industrial Exhibition Dentistry, Chair: D. Verwilghen 14:00-14:20 Comparison of computed tomography and high field (3.0 T) magnetic resonance imaging of age-related variances in selected equine maxillary, their periodontal tissues and adjacent structures (C. Schoppe, Hannover) 14:20-14:40 Hypothermia prevention in long standing equine procedures (A. Florczyk, Wien (A)) 14:40-15:00 Influence of dental materials on cells of the equine periodontium (H. Ringeisen, Gießen) 15:00-15:20 Surgical extension of the nasomaxillary aperture: a surgical technique to improve sinus drainage in standing, sedated horses (H. Simhofer, Wien (A)) 88

9 Poster Exhibition (Foyer Estrel Saal), October 28 and 29, 2016, 08:30-18:00 Poster Session (Foyer Estrel Saal), Saturday, October 29, 2016, 12:45-13:45 Horse-maple interaction on pastures with reported occurrence of atypical myopathy S. Aboling, Hannover Cutaneous habronemiasis "summer sores" of equidae in Iraq: clinical and molecular study K. Al Salihi, Samaw (IRQ) Influence of respiratory disease and mode of inhalation on detectability of inhaled budesonide A. K. Barton, Berlin Comparison of anatomic distribution of medication in the upper respiratory tract after "Throat Spray" and oral application in Horses O. Brandenberger, Boissy St. Léger (F) Qualitative analysis of immune responses to Borrelia burgdorferi infection in horses using a Western Blot test with C6 peptide and VlsE protein D. Breu, Bad Kissingen Prebiotics does oral administration of inulin diminish antibiotic-induced disturbances in caecal microbial fermentation? A. Cehak, Hannover A randomised, vehicle-controlled, double-blind, parallel study on the effects of intravenous WF10 in horses with recurrent airway obstruction (RAO) M. Espina, Leipzig Analysis of exhaled breath using gas chromatography-ion mobility spectrometry (GC-IMS) after administration of xylazine in eight horses C. C. Klein, Bad Langensalza Atypical myopathy a new metaphylactic approach T. Krägeloh, Hannover Statistical analysis of data on recurrent airway obstruction in Warmblood horses in Germany B. Lehmann, Berlin Traumatic atlantoaxial luxation in a Quarter Horse foal J. Loschelder, Berlin Detection of intraocular leptospiral DNA, antibodies and Leptospira spp. in horses with equine recurrent uveitis in different laboratories E. Nordemann, Hannover Agreement between needle and surface electrodes for magnetic motor evoked potential recording in horses J. Rijckaert, Merelbeke (BE) Validation of a point of care quantitative equine IgG turbidometric Immunoassay (TIA) A. Schoster, Zürich (CH) Radiation exposure of veterinary personnel during equine bone scintigraphy T. C. Sommerfeld, Gießen Diagnosis and treatment of equine cervical vertebral stenotic myelopathy clinical experiences and observations M. Waselau, Aschheim Conference Information Please find the complete Conference Information in German language on page 105. Conference Organizer German Veterinary Medical Society (GVMS) DVG Service GmbH, Friedrichstr. 17, Giessen, Germany info@dvg.de, Webpages: Information / Registration CSM, Congress & Seminar Management, Industriestr. 35, Groebenzell, Germany info@csm-congress.de, Tel: +49 (0) , Fax: +49 (0) Webpages: Conference Venue Estrel Convention Center Berlin, Sonnenallee 225, Berlin, Germany Webpage: Tel.: +49 (0) , Fax: +49 (0) The conference is open only to veterinary professionals. 89

10 GEVA-GPM 2 nd Int. Congress Friday, October 28 Saturday, October 29, 2016 CE-Credits Masterkarte (incl. GEVA-GPM 2nd International Congress) 20 Credits Dayticket Friday 6 Credits Dayticket Saturday 6 Credits Price Table Lectures / Workshops Member 1 Non-Member1 Reduced 2 early late early late early late Masterkarte (incl. GEVA-GPM) Masterkarte for Students / PhD Students Day Tickets Friday Saturday Registration and Payment: Early: until Sept. 15, 2016 / Late: from Sept. 16, 2016 Conference language of the GEVA-GPM Congress / Equine Medicine is English. All further lectures and workshops of the DVG-Vet-Congress are mostly in German language. The Masterkarte includes the GEVA-GPM Programme / Equine Medicine and all lectures from Friday to Sunday plus Didactics on Thursday. Full price range on page Member: The following memberships are accepted: GPM / DVG / ATF / FECAVA / WSAVA / BEVA / SVPM / VÖP / FEEVA 2 Reduced Fee: Reduced fee for unemployed vets, vets in maternity leave, retired vets aged 65 or above, founder of a vet clinic (from ), residents and interns: Please send a proof of your status to the conference office. 3 Students / PhD-students: Please send a certificate of enrollment Registration Please use the Online-Registration: Floor plan Please find a floor plan on page 106/107. Payment The registration form is considered as an invoice; please transfer the registration fee to the following account: CSM, Congress & Seminar Management HypoVereinsbank Munich IBAN DE SWIFT (BIC) HYVEDEMMXXX Please remit your payment in Euro. All bank fees must be covered by the sender. Please indicate the name of the participant and the code: "DVG-Vet-Congress". Alternatively you may pay by credit card (see online registration). Your registration and payment will be confirmed by after the receipt of payment. 90

11 Cancellation Please send your cancellation to CSM. For cancellations received by September 15, the registration fee will be reimbursed minus a handling fee of 50 Euro of fees paid. No reimbursement is possible after that date. In case you are not able to attend, you may provide a substitute participant free of charge. Registration Desk You will receive the conference documents and your name badge at the registration desk in the Estrel Hotel. Opening hours are as follows: Thursday, 27 October :30 18:00 Friday, 28 October :00 18:00 Saturday, 29 October :30 18:00 Sunday, 30 October :00 12:00 Telephone: +49 (0) (during opening hours) Internet Estrel Hotel & Convention Center offers free WiFi (estrelnet) at a reduced speed of 0,5 Mbit/sec. Hotel guests may use their family name and room number for login. Delegates not staying at the hotel may request access data via SMS. Fast internet connection is available at extra costs. Please contact the hotel reception desk in case of any questions. Conference documentation / Internet download Abstract books will be published by the German Veterinary Medical Society. Abstract books (PDF files) are available via internet download (you will receive your access data by ). Printed abstract books can be ordered at extra costs: GEVA-GPM / Equine Medicine à 15 Industrial Exhibition Numerous exhibiting companies of all fields will present their products and services on October , 2016 (Friday and Saturday). Get your information at first hand! List of sponsors and exhibitors: pages Conference Dinner, Friday 28 October at 19:00-65 th anniversary of the GVMS/ DVG Enjoy an unforgettable evening with a rousing live band and dancing at the Estrel Festival Center. Ticket price per person:55,00 incl. a set menu and sparkling wine reception; drinks are extra Hotel reservation CSM has reserved hotel rooms at the Estrel hotel as well as at Parkhotel Blub (about 20 minutes by bus No. 171) Prices per room per night incl. breakfast Hotel Single Room Double Room Estrel Hotel (Conference Venue) 138,00 168,00 Parkhotel Blub 85,00 99,00 Each hotel reservation must be guaranteed by credit card. The hotel reservation service is free of charge for all participants. Accommodation including all incidentals should be paid directly at the hotel. CSM is making the reservation on your behalf. Therefore the contract is effected between the guest and the hotel. In case of cancellations the hotels are authorized to charge cancellation fees for each cancelled room / night which cannot be sold to another guest. In case of any changes or cancellations please inform CSM immediately. CSM will charge a processing fee of 15 Euro per cancelled room. 91

12 GEVA-GPM 2 nd Int. Congress Friday, October 28 Saturday, October 29, 2016 How to get there Arrival by plane: From the airport Tegel with bus X9 or 109 to Jungfernheide, suburban train 41 to Sonnenallee (about 60 minutes), from the airport Schönefeld with bus 171 to Sonnenallee (about 45 minutes) Arrival by train / public transport: From Central Station: bus M41 to Ziegrastraße (about 30 minutes) From Südkreuz : suburban train 42 to Sonnenallee (about 15 minutes) From Ostbahnhof with the suburban train to Ostkreuz, change to suburban train 41 to Sonnenallee (about 20 minutes). Arrival by car: The hotel has its own underground parking garage offering 450 parking spaces (for a fee). Further information: Sightseeing Berlin offers a large variety of cultural attractions in the city center and the surroundings. Further Information: Berlin Tourismus & Kongress GmbH, Am Karlsbad 11, Berlin, Germany Program Changes Neither the organizer nor the congress secretariat can be held responsible for any liabilities caused by program changes. No (partial) refund of paid registration fees will be made in the case of program changes, cancellation of lectures or replacement of speakers. The organizer reserves the right to run seminars with a minimum number of participants only. Seminars have a limited number of participants. Disclaimer The organizers do not accept any liability for medical, personal or travel insurance; participants are advised to make their own arrangements for insurance. All guests participate at their own risk. The participant acknowledges by his registration that the organizers cannot be held responsible in case the realization of the conference or parts of it is hindered or made impossible by unforeseen political or economic events or an act of God. Picture / Sound / Video Recording The scientific lectures are subject to copyright. It is therefore prohibited to make any picture, sound or video recording. The participant allows the organizer to make picture, sound or video recording of him during the event and without any compensation. These recordings may be used unrestrictedly in time, place or content in all audiovisual media; the organizer is particularly allowed to copy, spread, edit, publish or send them. Data Protection Notice for Participants The organizer as well as the conference office handle all personal data according to the laws of 4 under the Federal Data Protection Act. For your registration to this congress, the collecting, saving and processing of your personal data is imperative. This is done solely as a means of the organization and completion of the event. The collected data will only be passed onto a third party, who is directly involved with the running of the congress and when the organizational procedure makes this necessary (operator, hotel). New: The App for the Congress! Further Information: 92