Trieste, Italy
21-22 February 2019
Scientific Organisers
Serena Zacchigna
ICGEB Trieste, Italy
Savino Lacerenza
FUJIFILM VisualSonics, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Meeting Secretariat
ICGEB Meetings and Courses Unit
Tel: +39-040-3757333
Fax: +39-040-226555
Email: [email protected]
In collaboration with:

The course will concentrate on the latest advances in cardiovascular ultrasound imaging, with a strong focus on translational studies. It is expected to foster the collaboration with researchers and clinicians using UltraSound imaging for cardiovascular studies and critically discuss the advantages and limitations of US imaging of the cardiovascular system in translational medicine. Hands-on imaging practical session will provide specific skills in experimental and clinical cardiovascular US imaging.
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Registration
Participants
Researchers and clinicians interested in the use of UltraSound imaging for the cardiovascular system.
Participation is subject to selection. Only a limited number of participants (20) are admitted to attend the complete Course (Theoretical and Practical Sessions) to allow comfortable access to the instruments.
Other 20 participants will be selected to attend only the Theoretical Sessions held in the mornings.
Selection will be based on applicants’ CV and motivation letter, with attention to geographical and gender balance.
Preference will be given to junior scientists and medical doctors, with some experience in the use of US imaging.
Second call: NOW OPEN
Deadline for registrations: 29 November 2018 (midday Trieste time)
Registration Fees
Selected participants will be notified and will need to finalise their registration with payment of the relevant registration fee.
Students
Complete Course: €100
Theoretical Sessions only: €50
Postdocs and Academics
Complete Course: €200
Theoretical Sessions only: €100
The registration fee includes:
– coffee breaks
– lunches
– certificate of attendance
– access to the instruments for hands-on experience (for participants attending the complete Course)
Cancellations
Cancellations must be notified to the Course Secretariat in writing no later than 30 January 2019 (midday Trieste time) and will be subject to a handling fee of Euro 50.
Download the Final Programme here:
THURSDAY, 21 February
08.00 | Bus departure from city centre |
08.30-09.30 | Course Registration AREA Science Park, Padriciano Campus, ICGEB Foyer, ‘W’ Building |
09.30-10.00 | Welcome address |
Session 1: RECENT ADVANCES IN THE USE OF US IMAGING
10.00-11.30 | 2 Lectures (Invited Speakers) |
11.30-12.00 | Coffee break |
12.00-12.45 | 1 Lecture (Invited Speaker) |
12.45-13.00 | 1 Oral presentation (Participant) |
13.00-14.30 | Lunch break |
Session 2: CLINICAL APPLICATIONS
14.30-16.00 | 3 Lectures (Invited Speakers) |
16.00-17.00 | Coffee break and poster session |
17.00-19.00 | Practical session |
19.00 | Bus to city centre |
FRIDAY, 22 February
08.30 | Bus departure from city centre |
Session 3: NEEDS FOR STANDARDS
09.00-10.30 | 2 Lectures (Invited Speakers) |
10.30-11.00 | Coffee break |
11.00-12.30 | 2 Lectures (Invited Speakers) |
12.30-13.00 | 2 Oral presentations (Participants) |
13.00-13.30 | 1 Lecture (Invited Speaker) |
13.30-14.30 | Lunch break |
14.30-17.00 | Practical session |
17.00-17.30 | Conclusions and discussion |
17.30 | Bus to city centre |
Abstracts
Selected participants will have the opportunity to present their current research. Abstracts will be considered for oral and/or poster presentation.
Under the patronage of:

Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Integrata di Trieste

Università degli Studi di Trieste – Dipartimento Universitario Clinico di Scienze Mediche, Chirurgiche e della Salute

Società Italiana di Ecocardiografia e CardioVascular Imaging
Meeting Location
AREA Science Park
Padriciano 99
34149 Trieste, ITALY
Tel: +39-040-37571
Fax: +39-040-226555
[email protected]