European Thrombosis Research Organization, ETRO, 5th Advanced Teaching Course, Bologna, September 5–11, 1993

European Thrombosis Research Organization, ETRO, 5th Advanced Teaching Course, Bologna, September 5-11, 1993 The 5th Advanced Teaching Course of ETRO (European Thrombosis Research Organization) entitled Pathophysiological and Clinical Research in Thromboembolic Disease, will be held in Bologna, Italy, on September 5-11, 1993. Co-chairmen will be Professors S. Coccheri (Bologna) and M. Verstraete (Leuven). This is a residential course, consisting of main lectures, panel discussions and tutorial activities on the following daily topics: Endothelium-blood cells interactions and thrombogenesis, platelets, vascular wall and thrombosis, risk indicators and pathogenic factors for arterial thrombosis, changing perspectives in research on antithrombotic agents, pathophysiology and diagnosis of

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thrombophylia, the thrombogenic process as a general mechanism of disease. The course is directed to basic and clinical scientists already qualified in Thrombosis research. Attendance is limited to 50 participants and preference will be given to younger applicants (under 35 yrs). The preregistration deadline is May 15, 1993. For scientific information please contact Prof. S. Coccheri and Dr G. Palareu, University Hospital S. Orsola, Bologna, Italy. Phone +39 51 6363420; Fax + 39 51 341642. For organizational information contact O.S.C. Bologna, via S. Stefano 30, 40125 Bologna, Italy. Phone +39 51 224232; Fax +39 51 226855.