InterAsma Global Asthma Association FIRST ITALIAN CHAPTER MEETING Under the Patronage of ORDINE MEDICI CHIRURGHI E ODONTOIATRI DELLA PROVINCIA DI BRESCIA Centro Paolo VI Brescia December 12, 2014
Dear Colleagues and Friends, Interasma is an international health organization completely focused on all aspects of asthma, bridging the gap between academia and the world of clinical practice. It is also a forum for interdisciplinary discussions where pneumologists, allergologists, pediatricians, and general practitioners have the opportunity to discuss and exchange information between these specialties on asthma research, practice and management. In this regard the Association supports a broad range of cooperative endeavors. The Interasma Mission Statement is devoted to encouraging asthma education programs for physicians all around the world, as well as for other health professionals, educators and administrators. Interasma is engaged in the international crusade to improve the quality of life of asthmatics and to decrease the prevalence, morbidity and mortality of asthma. The same program wants to be an integral part of the projects and purposes of the Interasma Italian Chapter. The International Interasma President & The President of Interasma Italian Chapter cordially invites you to its 2014 First Annual Congress, which takes place in Brescia. The Organising Committee, which includes representative members from major academic centres in Italy, has established an exciting programme about asthma. The aims are not only to provide delegates with a comprehensive and broad update on basic and clinical research in our field, but also to critically evaluate established scientific dogmas in order to foster sound and vivid scientific discussions on the paradigms on which we should base our future asthma diagnosis, treatment and prevention strategies. It is with great pleasure that the city of Brescia welcomes the speakers and all the participants to this important congress. This town is uniquely posed to host this event, if you take into consideration the excellence reached by its university and hospital centres. In the heart of the city, there is a precious jewel, the Santa Giulia convent, an important cultural centre for the Langobards, recently recognized as a UNESCO World heritage site. We hope Brescia will able to charm and welcome you, and we are sure it thanks you for the important scientific contribution you are bringing to its medical community. Giorgio Walter Canonica & Carlo Lombardi 2
PROGRAM 08:30 Registration MORNING SESSION 09:00 Opening remarks G.W. Canonica, C. Lombardi and Welcome Speech M. De Simone Invited Lectures First Section: Chairmen: GE Senna, P. Paggiaro 09:15-09:45 Omics & Novelties in Asthma Management G.W. Canonica 09:45-10:00 Discussion 10:00-10:30 The ACOS (Asthma-COPD-Overlap-Syndrome) & New GINA Guidelines R. Mösges 10:30-10:45 Discussion 10:45-11:15 Coffee Break Invited Lectures Second Section: Chairmen: C. Bucca, P. Santus 11:15-11:45 The adolescent and asthma: among many problems and some solutions D. Peroni 11:45-12:00 Discussion 12:00-12:30 Google, Social Networks, Social Blogs & Asthma: an intriguing connection or a dangerous hazard? C. Lombardi 12:30-12:45 Discussion 12:45-14:00 Lunch 3
PROGRAM AFTERNOON SESSION 14:00-16:00 Four Interactive Parallel Study Groups : Asthma Phenotypes and Biomarkers use: unmet needs Tutors: C. Bucca, M.T. Costantino, M. Cottini, G. Senna Anticholinergic Drugs From COPD to Asthma: found in translation? Tutors: M. Milanese, N. Scichilone, G. Steinhilber Bronchial Thermoplasty: a true novel therapy for severe Asthma? Tutors: G. Bettoncelli, P. Foccoli, C. Mereu, O. Rossi Pseudoasthmatic Syndromes through the ages: what should be the best diagnostic flow chart? Tutors: S. Guarnaccia, G. Liccardi, G. Marseglia, G. Rolla 16:00-16:40 Summary Plenary Section: interactive groups results considerations & final key messages by Tutors 16:40-17:00 Concluding remarks and greetings G.W. Canonica, C. Lombardi 17:00-17:15 ECM tests compilation 4
SPEAKERS G. BETTONCELLI - Ospitaletto (BS) C. BUCCA - Torino G.W. CANONICA - Genova M.T. COSTANTINO - Mantova M. COTTINI - Bergamo M. DE SIMONE - Palermo P. FOCCOLI - Brescia S. GUARNACCIA - Brescia G. LICCARDI - Napoli C. LOMBARDI - Brescia G. MARSEGLIA - Pavia C. MEREU - Savona M. MILANESE - Savona R. MÖSGES - Colonia (Germany) P. PAGGIARO - Pisa D. PERONI - Verona G. ROLLA - Torino O. ROSSI - Firenze N.A. SCICHILONE - Palermo P. SANTUS - Milano G. SENNA - Verona G. STEINHILBER - Brescia 5
MEETING VENUE Centro Pastorale Paolo VI Via Gezio Calini, 30-25121 Brescia (BS) Tel. +39 030 3773511 - Fax. +39 030 48229 The Paul VI centre is a unique enviornment situated in the heart of Brescia city. A merger of two historic buildings, the centre is a place for cultural and spiritural development, living and dining, work and meetings. The centre can be characterised as an atmosphere that combines hospitality, quality confidentiality, precision and courtesy. LANGUAGE The official language of the Meeting is English. Simultaneous translation will not be provided. ADMISSION Participants are kindly requested to wear their badge during all congress activities. The badge will admit to the scientific sessions, exhibition area, coffee breaks and lunch. ATTENDANCE CERTIFICATES Attendance certificates will be delivered on request to all regularly registered participants at the end of the meeting. NO-SMOKING Smoking in the meeting spaces and rooms is not allowed. MOBILE PHONE Delegates are kindle requested to set their mobile phone on silent mode in the rooms where scientific session are being held. 6
SCIENTIFIC SECRETARIAT Prof. Giorgio Walter Canonica Allergy and Respiratory Diseases Department of Internal Medicine, Genoa University Dr. Carlo Lombardi U.D. of Allergology, Immunology and Respiratory Diseases Fondazione Poliambulanza Istituto Ospedaliero Brescia CME PROVIDER AIM Education Via G. Ripamonti, 129-20141 Milano Tel. +39 02 566011 - Fax +39 02 02-70048585 E-mail:cme@aimgroup.eu ITALIAN CME - Continuing Medical Education The Course is included in the 2014 Training Plan - AIM Education - Provider nr. 93 (www.aimeducation. it) and has been accredited by the National Commission for Continuing Education with the educational objective CLINICAL DOCUMENTATION. CLINICAL CARE DIAGNOSTIC AND REHABILITATION PATHS, PROFILES OF ASSISTANCE - PROFILES OF CARE for Profession MEDICAL DOCTORS for the following specialties: ALLERGOLOGY and CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY - DERMATOLOGY and VENEROLOGY - RESPIRATORY DISEASES - PAEDIATRICS - GENERAL MEDICINE - INTERNAL MEDICINE and OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY - NURSES - PAEDIATRIC NURSES for nr. 80 participants. Beyond that number and for professions / specialties different from those above mentioned it will not be possible to assign credits. Participants will be entitled to credits only if they will be present to 100% of scientific works and will answer correctly at least 75% of the questions of the learning test. THE EVENT HAS OBTAINED NR. 7 CME CREDITS ORGANIZING SECRETARIAT AIM Group International - Milan Office Via G. Ripamonti, 129-20141 Milano Tel. +39 02 566011 - Fax +39 02 70048578 E-mail:interasmaitaly@aimgroup.eu www.interasmaitaly.it 7
With the unrestricted educational grant of ALK ABELLÒ ASTRAZENECA BIOFUTURA PHARMA BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM ITALIA BOSTON SCIENTIFIC A. MENARINI INDUSTRIE FARMACEUTICHE RIUNITE MUNDIPHARMA PHARMACEUTICALS NOVARTIS FARMA SENSORMEDICS ITALIA VALEAS ZAMBON ITALIA 8