INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF SEXUALLY TRANSMITED
DISEASES
The 12th Meeting of the International Society of Sexually Transmitted Diseases Research (ISSTDR) held jointly with the 2nd
Regional Meeting of the International Union Against the Venereal Diseases and the Treponematoses (IUVDT)
SEVlLLE, SPAIN 19-22 October 1997
Welcome to Seville!
Dear Colleague:
The beautiful city of Seville is honoured to hold the first Joint Meeting of the two most important societies in the field of
research into Sexually Transmitted Diseases: The International Society of Sexually Transmitted Diseases Research (ISSTDR)
and the International Union against Venereal Diseases and Treponematoses (IUVDT), under the title of International
Congress of Sexually Transmitted Diseases.
The ISSTDR was founded in 1975 in response to the need for greater exchange of information on STDs among health care
professionals. To this end, the ISSTDR organizes international scientific meetings every two years, alternating its venues
between Europe and North America. This will be its twelfth meeting.
The IUVDT was founded in 1923 for international cooperation in the control of Sexually Transmissible Diseases, and is an
official nongovernment organisation with consultative status in the World Health Organisation.
The International Congress of STDs will provide an opportunity for discussion of new research findings related to all aspects
of STDs and specially to HIV infection and AIDS.
Seville is at its best in early fall, the perfect time to enjoy the beauty of the city and of Andalucia, the southernmost part of
Spain, with its wealth of historical and archeological monuments.
We hope to meet you in Seville in 1997.
Evelio J. Perea
President of the Congress
Chairman of ISSTDR
Typical Attendees:
Infectious Disease Researchers, Microbiologists, Clinicians (OB/GYNs, Urologists, Dermatologists...), Public Health
Personnel, Nurses, Epidemiologists, WHO Staff, CDC Personnel, Pharmaceutical Executives, Pharmaceutical Research
Personnel.
SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Sunday, October 19th, 1997
10:00 - 20:00 Registration, Palacio de Congresos y Exposiciones de Sevilla
09:00 - 17:00 Satellite Symposia
18:00 Opening Ceremony
20:00 Reception
Monday, October 20th through Wednesday October 22nd, 1997
08:30 - 18:00 Registration and information desk open
08:30 - 17:30 Exhibition open
09:00 - 09:45 Special lectures.
09:00 - 17 :30 Posters
10:00 - 12:30 Symposia and oral communications
12:30 - 14:30 Lunch
14:30 - 16:30 Symposia and oral communications
16:30 - 17:30 Special Lectures
SESSIONS
Special lectures:
Subclinical shedding of HSV
STD treatment in the presence of HIV infection
Developing new intravaginal viruscides for HIV
Assessing the efficacy of prevention
Sexual behaviour and STDs in travellers
Role of mucosal immunity in the defense against STDs
Symposia:
Modelling of STD transmission dynamics
Recent advances in behavioral interventions
Human papillomavirus and cancer
Pathogenesis of pelvic inflammatory disease
Molecular methods for the diagnosis of STDs
Rapid diagnosis tests for STDs
Therapeutic strategies for genital herpes
Combination therapy of HIV disease
STD/HIV vaccines
STD services impact on HIV transmission
Bacterial vaginosis
Workshops:
HIV and pregnancy
STDs: Why counsel?
STD control in prostitution
Syndromic treatment of STDs
GENERAL INFORMATION
Dates and Location
The ICSTD will be held in Seville, Spain, October 1922, 1997. All Conference
Sessions and the Commercial Exhibitions will take place at the Palacio de Congresos y
Exposiciones de Sevilla, which is conveniently located adjacent to Seville airport and
only minutes from the centre of Seville.
Registration fees
USA/Canada Other Countries
From January I st to May I st, 1997 375 USD 48.000 pts
After May I st, 1997 475 USD 60.000 pts
Postgraduate Student * 250 USD 32.000 pts
Accompanying person 200 USD 25.000 pts
* Must be accompanied by Training Centre certificate.
The registration fee includes:
For Delegates:
ú Attendance at the Opening Ceremony in the Palacio de Congresos y Exposiciones and the following Cocktail Reception.
ú Attendance at all scientific sessions and poster presentations.
ú Admission to the Exhibition.
ú Printed material (program, abstracts, etc...)
ú Wine and cheese snacks in poster area.
ú Organ Concert in the Cathedral.
ú Bus shuttle service connecting hotels and the Palacio de Congresos.
ú Flamenco Fiesta.
For accompanying persons:
ú Attendance at the Opening Ceremony and Cocktail Reception.
ú A sightseeing tour of Seville.
ú Organ Concert at the Cathedral.
ú Flamenco Fiesta.
Advance registration
Those delegates coming from USA and Canada should send the registration and hotel accommodation form to HCC, One
Bridge Plaza, Suite 350, Fort Lee, New Jersey 070249885 USA. Fax. (201) 9478406; Phone (201) 9475545.
Delegates coming from other countries should send the form to International Congress of STD. Apartado 6077. Dpto.
Microbiolog¡a. Facultad de Medicina. 41080 Sevilla, SPAIN. Tel. 34.5.4903409. Fax 34.5.4377413.
Travel grants
The ICSTD is pleased to offer a limited number of grants to assist scientists from developing countries who lack sufficient
financial resources to attend the Meeting. These grants, sponsored by European Commission, Centers for Diseases Control,
and the ICSTD, will cover registration fee and/or the least costly roundtrip airfare. Those wishing to apply for a grant should
send a letter along with their abstract requesting support and documenting financial need.
IMPORTANT ADDRESSES
Matters regarding:
The President
Scientific Aspects
Abstract submission
Exhibition
Registration
Hotel accommodation
International Congress of STD
Apartado 6077
41080 Seville. SPAIN
Fax. 34.5.43774 I 3
Phone. 34.5.4903409
Courier Address:
Dept Microbiologia. Facultad de Medicina
Avda. S nchez Pizjuan
41009-Seville. SPAIN
FOR USA AND CANADA
Matters regarding:
Registration
Hotel accommodation
HCC/ICSTD
One Bridge Plaza
Suite 350
Fort Lee, New Jersey 07024-9885
USA
Fax. (201) 9478406
Phone. (201) 9475545
DATES TO REMEMBER
May 1st, 1997: Abstract deadline and date for reduced registration fee
September 20th, 1997: Deadline for precongress registration
October 19th, 1997: Congress Opening Ceremony |
