ICMART 2009 International Congress in Medical Acupuncture - May 29-31, 2009

ICMART 2009 International Congress in Medical Acupuncture - May 29-31, 2009

Contacts
Congress Secretariat
Global Events
117 Egnatia Street, 546 35 Thessaloniki - Greece

Tel: +30 2310 247 743/ 34, Fax: +30 2310 247746
E-mail: info@globalevents.gr, http://www.globalevents.gr

Welcome Note
Dear Colleagues and Friends of Acupuncture,

The adventure of another congress is never to be neglected. Each time they are new, special, as exciting as the previous one. They take different shades and different contents. There are people we have never met, new topics, updated information. We feel that we are in the centre of what is happening in medical acupuncture, and we are part of it.

This congress in Thessaloniki promises to be exciting. From rationalized tradition to Experience Based Medicine, from research to techniques, from practical workshops to the thoughts of academics, from adaptation to evolution, acupuncture transforms and is still the same.

In the beautiful landscape of northern Greece, with the memories of King Philip of Macedonia and Alexander the Great, it is a good place to have a congress inspired by the past, adjusted to the present and looking forward to the future. That is the strength of acupuncture, remolded over the years by so many minds, so many thoughts, backed by modern scientific methodology and at the same time reframed with the help of human sciences. History, culture, social parameters, philosophy, blend with the ultimate aim: face to face with the patient in order to help him.

Come to Thessaloniki. I ?know? that it will be a great congress where you will listen, learn, discuss, and even have fun.

Baron Beyens MD

General Secretary of ICMART

Dear colleagues and friends of Medical Acupuncture,

It is our great pleasure to invite you to ICMART 2009 International Congress in Medical Acupuncture, which will take place at the Grand Palace Hotel, in Thessaloniki, Greece, from 29th to 31st of May, 2009.

Our ambition is that this conference will constitute one more scientific landmark in the history of Medical Acupuncture. We believe the topics will cover all scientific challenges of our times and will meet the participant?s expectations.

Keynote lectures by internationally renowned experts, together with symposia and workshops, will provide the latest developments in acupuncture research, complemented by courses presenting the ?State of the Art? in clinical practice. Basic science, clinical research and education, are all important pillars supporting continuous improvement in the practice of acupuncture and related techniques and the quality and safety of patient care. Throughout the congress there will be opportunities for us to exchange our knowledge with the speakers at first hand, to discuss our experiences and express our concerns.

A precondition for the success of the conference is also the prompt submission of your abstracts. Le us not forget that these meetings offer to the researchers ?especially young ones- the opportunity to present to the medical society their concerns and clinical observations.

We are pleased to invite both our industrial partners and those companies who have supported the ICMART congresses and symposiums so generously in the past, together with those exhibiting for the first time, to join and share their experiences and ideas with us.

We hope that the historic city of Thessaloniki and its fascinating scenery, along with a wide range of social events, will contribute to a substantial and scientifically fruitful conference.

With cordial greetings

Prof D. Vasilakos MD, PhD

President of the Congress
Ch. Karanikiotis MD, PhD

President of the Organising Committee