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The MELISA Medica Foundation in association with Sabater Análisis is proud to present the 14th MELISA Study Group Metals and more: crossroads between allergy, inflammation and disease 29-31 May 2009, Valencia, Spain

Program: Friday 29 May 19.30-22.30 Opening reception in Hotel Sidi Saler Registration Saturday 30 May 08:00 - 08:45 Registration, exhibits 08:45 - 09:00 Welcome addresses 09:00 - 09:30 Free radicals, oxidized LDL and inflammation in cardiovascular and neurological diseases, Dr. Timothy Guilford, MD, Advanced Integrative Medicine, Los Altos, California, USA 09:30 - 10:00 Multiple sclerosis and chronic fatigue - causes and treatment, Dr Phillippe Tournesac, MD, Paris, France 10:00 - 10:30 The role of environmental factors in autoimmune thyroiditis, Prof. Ivan Sterzl, MD, PhD, Institute of Immunology and Microbiology, 1st Medical Faculty, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic 10:30 - 11:00 Coffee break 11:00 - 11:30 In vitro tests for metal induced hypersensitivity, Dr Monika Lindemann, PhD, Institute for Immunology, University clinic Essen, Germany 11:30 - 12:00 Metal binding to brain protein - a new clinically relevant biomarker, Prof. Vera Stejskal, PhD, University of Stockholm, Sweden and 1st Medical Faculty, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic 12:00 - 12:30 Use of T-cells for immune reactivity for diagnosis of active Lyme: new developments, Dr. Elizabeth Valentine-Thon, PhD, Laboratory Center Bremen, Germany 12:30 - 13:00 Panel discussion with speakers 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch, exhibits 14:00 - 14:30 Sensitization to dental materials: what to do as dentist? Prof.dr. Albert Feilzer, DDS, PhD, Department of Dental Materials Science, Academic Center for Dentistry Amsterdam, Universiteit van Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, the Netherlands 14:30 - 15:00 Mercury – MELISA® and detoxification, David Hefferon, DDS, The Ella Clinic, London, United Kingdom 15:00 - 15:30 Adverse effects of dental metals - from a dermatologist's point of view, Prof. Paolo Pigatto, MD, Institute of Dermatological Sciences Magglore Hospital and R. Elena Foundation, University of Milan, Italy 15:30 - 16:00 Coffee break 16:00 - 16:30 Metals as a risk factor in implantology, Prof. Jarmila Prochazková, MD, Institute of Dental Research, 1st Medical Faculty, Charles University, and General Faculty Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic 16:30 - 17:00 Zirconium – an immuno- compatible alternative for metal- intolerant patients, Dr. Katalin Pasche-Vadnai, DDS, Forum Odontologicum of Lausanne, Switzerland, Université Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris VI, France 17.00-17.30 Panel discussion with speakers 18.00- Social program: Excursion to Albufera nature reserve and Congress dinner Sunday 31 May 09:00 - 09:30 Clinical relevance of gold allergy in patients with gold-plated coronary systems, Susanne Ekqvist, Dept. of Occupational and Environmental Dermatology, Malmö University Hospital, Sweden 09:30 - 10:00 Impact of metal exposure for the intestinal immune system, Prof. Claus Muss, MD, Dr. a. A.V. Augsburg, Germany and i-gap, Vienna, Austria 10:00 - 10.30 Nutritional concepts in gastrointestinal inflammation, Dr. Thomas Endler, University of Vienna, Austria 10:30 - 11.00 Coffee break 11:00 - 11:30 Food allergy/intolerance, gut dysbiosis and inflammation - their impact on insulin resistance, hormone function and ageing, Dr Michael Elstein, MD, Eternal Health Medical Centre, Sydney, Australia 11:20 - 12:00 Heavy metals and chronic diseases, synergy with electro magnetic fields, Dr Joachim Mutter, MD, Institute for Environmental Health Science, University Medical Center, Freiburg, Germany 12:00 - 12:30 Chelation as a treatment for chronic diseases – case reports from my clinics, Dr Cristina Sales, MD, Medicina Integrada, Porto, Portugal 12:30 - 13:00 Hormone replacement therapy for optimal living, Dr Jenny Stejskal, MD, Anti-aging Specialist, Stockholm, Sweden 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch, exhibits 14:00 - 14:30 Politics and science: update of the amalgam situation in Europe and USA, Prof. Vera Stejskal, PhD, University of Stockholm, Sweden and 1st Medical Faculty, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic 14:30 - 15:00 Panel discussion with speakers Closing remarks and farwell   Post-congress optional tour     Important information Venue & accomodation Hotel Sidi Saler Playa El Saler 46012 Valencia Spain Tel. +34 96 161 04 11 - Fax +34 96 161 08 38 Website: www.sidi-saler.com Special rates will be available for participants. Hotel Sidi Saler is situated directly on the beach at El Saler and surrounded by the Albufera nature reserve. The hotel offers a hourly free shuttle bus service into town. Plenty of acitivites are avaiable: golf, tennis, gym, mountain bikes, jogging, heated indoor and outdoor swimming pool. Beauty and relaxation treatments can be booked at the spa. Lectures The lectures will be given in English. Registration fee Payment Full: €400 Early bird: €370 before 28 February 2009 Reduced: To be announced The registration fee provides each delegate with: - Admission to the conference and abstract book - Tea, coffee and lunch both days - Social program: welcome reception on Friday evening, excursion on Saturday afternoon and congress dinner - A certificate of attendance The registration fee can be paid via our registration form from 15th January, or through a bank transfer to the below account: Bank: La Caixa de Pensions Office address: Londres 2, Barcelona, Spain Account name: Sabater Analisis S.A. Account number: 2100-3369-72-2200127249 IBAN: ES58 2100 3369 7222 0012 7249 BIC: CAIXESBBXXX Please put your name as the reference for the payment. Exhibitors Exhibition fee €500 for both days     Links Valencia tourist guide www.valencia-tourist-travel-guide.com/index.html Hotel Sidi Saler www.sidi-saler.com Albufera nature reserve (in Spanish only) www.albufera.com/ More information Linda Nelson MELISA Diagnostics London House 243-253 Lower Mortlake Road Richmond, Surrey, TW9 2LL United Kingdom Phone:  +44 20 8948 9558  Fax: +44 20 8711 5958 Email: linda@melisa.org

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