Study with the experts Interactive Course on Research Methods for Respiratory Diseases September 24-27, 2008 Paris, France Reserve your place now Space is limited ERS School Courses 2008
Educational aims: There will be four main elements in the course: didactic presentations of epidemiological principles practical exercises in evaluation and critical review hands-on experience of data entry, checking and statistical analysis group work on the development of a research protocol Target audience: practitioners & scientists involved in research in respiratory health At the end of the course, participants will be able to: design, carry out and analyse scientific research projects in respiratory health (including clinical trials) calculate sample size manage and analyse data use the computer package, EpiInfo implement a research protocol in an international, collaborative structure ERS 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 Your host city 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. 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: Curriculum Vitae. 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 25 th 2008 Applicants will be notified of selection results by August 4 th 2008 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 Form - R.M. Paris Registration deadline: August 22 nd 2008 Early registration deadline: July 25 th 2008 Space is limited - Reserve your place now 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 25 th 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 25 th 2008.
To be returned to the ERS Office by by August 22 nd 2008: Mail: European Respiratory Society or Fax: +41 21 213 0103 4, Avenue Ste. Luce email: school@ersnet.org 1003 Lausanne SWITZERLAND 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. 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.
Preliminary Programme Session I (Speakers have not confirmed yet) Wednesday, September 24, 2008 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
Programme Session V Friday, September 26, 2008 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 Session VII Faculty Faculty Session VIII Faculty & Participants Saturday, September 27, 2008 Managing and reporting the information collected Practical with EPIINFO: Data analysis Writing a report Presentations by students Protocol development: Presentation and critical evaluation Closing session: - Presentation of certificates - Summary discussions - Recommendations
ERS School Courses Series 2008 Practical issues in pulmonary rehabilitation Pisa, Italy February 21-23, 2008 Advanced cystic fibrosis course: best research, best care Nice, France March 6-8, 2008 Pulmonary embolism Pisa, Italy March 13-15, 2008 Research methods for respiratory diseases Paris, France September 25-27, 2008 State of the art for nonsmall cell lung cancer Leuven, Belgium November 27-29, 2008 Sleep medicine Grenoble, France December 18-20, 2008 For more information, please visit: www.ersnet.org/schoolcourses European Respiratory Society 4, Avenue Ste. Luce 1003 Lausanne Switzerland Phone: +41 21 213 0101 Fax : +41 21 213 0100 www.ersnet.org Scientific excellence Research Methods 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.