BURNS PREVENTION & CARE

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ANZBA ASM 2008 ● 16 - 19 September 2008 ● Sofitel, Melbourne, Australia

Invitation to Attend

The 32nd Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australian and New Zealand Burns Association (ANZBA) will be held in Melbourne, Australia from 16 – 19 September, 2008.

Winter SolsticeThe conference is designed to provide an opportunity for burns clinicians, emergency personnel, educators, and community to meet and share knowledge, strategies and experiences in all areas of burn prevention, care and rehabilitation.

The Australian and New Zealand Burns Association is a truly multidisciplinary organization, and our conference presentations, posters, plenary and panel sessions will reflect the contribution, knowledge and expertise of all members of the burn care team.  

Our invited visiting speakers will provide national and international perspective on various conference themes. We are delighted that several internationally renowned keynote speakers will address our conference, along with expert clinicians from our region.  

We encourage you to extend your stay in our beautiful city and discover the secrets of inner Melbourne, where visitors will find a diversity of arts and culture. Explore the broad boulevards and narrow lanes, where modern architecture and design are juxtaposed with heritage buildings which reflect Australia’s cultural history. Beneath the city’s impressive façade lies the true heart and soul of the city - the clandestine laneways in which  bars and cafes, fashion boutiques, galleries, and theatres create a variety environments, each with its own character, colour and charm In the evenings, socialise with friends and colleagues, while experiencing the best of our vibrant metropolis. Indulge your culinary senses in some of our famous and finest restaurants.

For those with a little more time to spend in Victoria, within an hour’s drive of the city  are some of Australia’s most spectacular coastlines, wildlife reserves, wineries, temperate rainforests, surf beaches and historic townships.   In September, Melbourne will be buzzing with football finals fever, the Melbourne International Festival, and Spring Fashion Week. It is an exciting time.

See you in Melbourne next September.

Heather Cleland
Heather Cleland
Chair, Organising Committee
Yvonne Singer
Yvonne Singer
Chair, Social Committee
Jason Wasiak
Jason Wasiak
Chair, Scientific Committee

Invited Speakers

We are pleased to announce the following speakers are confirmed for 2008:

  • Professor Steven E Wolf, M.D.
  • Gretchen J. Summer, RN PhD
  • Professor Palmer Q. Bessey, MD FACS
  • Mr Dale Edgar

Visit the Invited Speakers page for more details.

 

Photo Acknowledgement

Winter Solstice by David Tatnall, www.davidtatnall.com

  Latest Information
 

Online Registration

Online registration is now closed. Please complete the registration form and fax it to Conference Design on 03 6231 1522 AND bring take a copy to the conference. Registration form. Call Conference Design on 03 6231 2999 if you have any queries.

Abstract Submission

Abstract submission is now open. Click here to submit an abstract.

Registration Brochure

Click here for a PDF version of the registration brochure. Check the web program for the latest program updates.

Workshops

The 2008 ANZBA ASM will wrap up with a workshop series on Friday afternoon. These five concurrent workshops are designed as relaxed interactive sessions moderated by experts in the field.

  Sponsors & Exhibitors
 

Principal Sponsor

S&N Principal Sponsor

Program Partner

Global Scientific - Program Partner

 

Victorian Government

 

Second Skin

 

Click here for sponsorship and exhibition opportunities at the 2008 conference.

The following companies will be exhibiting in Melbourne

Amare Safety Pty Ltd
Aurora BioScience Pty Ltd
Aspen Pharmacare
Avita Medical Ltd
ConvaTec
Defense Force Recruiting
Diversionary Therapy Technologies
Global Scientific
KCI
Molnlycke Health Care
Rye Pharmaceutical
Second Skin
Smith & Nephew
The Makeup Business
Therapist Support Laboratory
Tyco Healthcare