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International
Small Animal Gastroenterology
Symposium
Rome, 11-13 May 2012
Congress Centre Angelicum

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International
Small Animal Gastroenterology
Symposium
UNISVET
Rome, 11-13 May 2012
Congress Centre Angelicum
Executive Board
Andrea Dorcaratto - President
Pierpaolo Montagna - Vice President
Luigi Emiliano Zumbo - Officer
Marco Longo - Officer
Scientific Committee
Luca Ferasin - President
Paola Dall’Ara - Past President
Antonella Rampazzo - Officer
Edoardo Auriemma - Officer
Alessandro Andreoni - Officer
Symposium Committee
Andrea Dorcaratto - Local organisation
Luca Ferasin - Scientific programme
ORGANISING SECRETARIAT
AIM Group International
Milan Office - Via G. Ripamonti 129 - 20141 Milan - Italy
Phone +39 02 56601.1 - Fax +39 02 70048578
E-mail: unigastro2012@aimgroup.eu
web.aimgroupinternational.com/2012/unigastro
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WELCOME ADDRESS
Dear Colleagues,
It is our great pleasure to invite you to attend the first International
Symposium in Small Animal Gastroenterology, hosted by UNISVET in
Rome on11-13 May 2012.
The programme of the meeting will feature the latest advances in small
animal gastroenterology. World-renowned experts will focus on important
clinical challenges in a problem-oriented manner, guiding the participants
towards modern diagnostic and therapeutic strategies useful in running a
successful clinical practice.
The meeting will take place at the Angelicum Congress Centre, a fascinating
historical venue located in the heart of the Italian capital.
You and your families will also have the opportunity to enjoy the artistic
and cultural beauties of Rome.
We look forward to meeting you at this exciting event.
Andrea Dorcaratto
Luca Ferasin
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INVITED SPEAKERS
Rome, 11-13 May 2012
Congress Centre Angelicum
Dr LIVIA BENIGNI, DVM, CertVDI, DipECVDI, PGCertAP, MRCVS Royal
Veterinary College, London, UK
Livia Benigni graduated in 1997 from the University of Pisa, Italy.
She worked for three years in Internal Medicine (Cardiology) at
the École Nationale Vétérinaire d’Alfort and in private practice in
Paris. Then she moved to private practice in London. In 2005, after completion
of a residency program at the Royal Veterinary College, University of London,
she obtained the Diploma of the European College of Veterinary Diagnostic
Imaging. Since 2005, she is a Lecturer in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging at The
Royal Veterinary College and actively contributes to the continuous development
of the veterinary profession in the UK and abroad.
Dr ALEX GERMAN, BVSc PhD DipECVIM-ca CertSAM MRCVS
University of Liverpool, UK
Alex German qualified, with honours, from the University of Bristol
in 1994. After two years in mixed practice he returned to Bristol
to undertake a PhD, and then a residency in small animal internal
medicine. He moved to the University of Liverpool in October 2002, where
he currently holds the position of Senior Lecturer in Small Animal Medicine. He
became a Diplomat of the European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
in September 2004, and a Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Recognised
Specialist in Internal Medicine in 2006. His clinical and research interests
include gastroenterology, and comparative obesity biology.
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INVITED SPEAKERS
Rome, 11-13 May 2012
Congress Centre Angelicum
Dr ALLISON GERMAN, BVSc MSc PhD MRCVS University of
Liverpool, UK
Allison German graduated in 1997 from the University of Bristol.
Since then, she has worked in private practice, completed an MSc
in Wild Animal Health, completed a PhD in feline retroviruses and
worked as a postdoctoral scientist in tropical zoonotic infectious
disease. For the last six years she has worked as the Cats Protection Lecturer in
Feline Health and Welfare at the University of Liverpool, England. Her work has
included small animal referral medicine clinics, veterinary student training and
research. Her interests lie in feline internal medicine, shelter cat epidemiology
and infectious and zoonotic diseases.
Prof. EDWARD J. HALL, MA VetMB PhD DipECVIM-CA MRCVS
University of Bristol, UK
Ed Hall is Professor of Small Animal Internal Medicine at the
University of Bristol’s School of Veterinary Sciences. Formerly
Head of the Division of Companion Animal Studies, since 2010
he has been Deputy Head of School. A Cambridge graduate,
he undertook postgraduate clinical and research training in Philadelphia and
Liverpool, and is a Diplomate of the ECVIM-CA. He has clinical and research
interests in small animal gastroenterology, in particular in canine inflammatory
bowel disease. He is a Past President of the British Small Animal Veterinary
Association, and was a member of the WSAVA GI Standardization Group. He
has co-authored the chapter on “Diseases of the Small Intestine” for three editions
of Ettinger & Feldman’s “Textbook of Veterinary Internal Medicine” and co-edited
both editions of the “BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Gastroenterology”.
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Prof. MIKE WILLARD, BS, DVM, MS, Dip ACVIM Texas A&M University, USA
Mike Willard is a 1975 graduate of Texas A&M University. He
did his internal medicine residency at Michigan State University
and then held faculty appointments at Michigan State University,
Mississippi State University, and now at Texas A&M University.
He is a professor of Small Animal Clinical Science and specializes
in gastroenterology, hepatology, pancreatology and endoscopy. He has given
over 2,400 hours of post-graduate continuing education lectures and has
over 80 refereed publications plus over 100 book chapters. His interests are
farming, walking, and playing chess (badly, but has fun anyway).

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Small Animal Gastroenterology
Symposium
Rome, 11-13 May 2012
Congress Centre Angelicum
SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME
Friday, 11 May 2012
MODERN APPROACH TO GASTROINTESTINAL PROBLEMS
08.00 - 08.45 Registration
08.45 - 09.00 Welcome address
09.00 - 09.50 Chronic regurgitation. Obstruction or dysfunction
Mike Willard - USA
10.00 - 10.50 Persistent vomiting. The common clinical challenge
Mike Willard - USA
10.50 - 11.30 Break
11.30 - 12.20 Haematemesis and melena. When blood is adding
some extra colour
Alex German - United Kingdom
12.30 - 13.20 Recurrent diarrhoea. The modern approach to the
dirty job
Mike Willard - USA
13.20 - 15.00 Break
15.00 - 15.50 Feline triaditis. The enigmatic condition
Allison German - United Kingdom
16.00 - 16.50 Though s***t - feline constipation and megacolon
Allison German - United Kingdom
16.50 - 17.10 Break
17.10 - 18.00 Weight gain. Can obesity be a GI issue
Alex German - United Kingdom
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Saturday, 12 May 2012
CLINICAL CHALLENGES IN GASTROENTEROLOGY
09.00 - 09.50 Liver blood tests
Mike Willard - USA
10.00 - 10.50 Inflammatory bowel disease in dogs and cats
Ed J. Hall - United Kingdom
10.50 - 11.30 Break
11.30 - 12.20 Alimentary tract endoscopy for diagnosis and therapy
Mike Willard - USA
12.30 - 13.20 Interpretation of gastrointestinal biopsies
Ed J. Hall - United Kingdom
13.20 - 15.00 Break
15.00 - 16.50 Challenging clinical cases
Ed J. Hall - United Kingdom
Mike Willard - USA
16.50 - 17.10 Break
17.10 - 18.00 Updating in GI imaging
Livia Benigni - United Kingdom
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Sunday, 13 May 2012
GASTROENTEROLOGY THERAPEUTICS
09.00 - 09.50 Drug therapy for chronic enteropathies
Ed J. Hall - United Kingdom
10.00 - 10.50 Diet in the management of GI disorders
Alex German - United Kingdom
10.50 - 11.30 Break
11.30 - 12.20 Probiotics & nutraceuticals – what is the evidence
Ed J. Hall - United Kingdom
12.30 - 13.20 Management of emesis in dogs and cats
Alex German - United Kingdom
13.20 Closing session
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Small Animal Gastroenterology
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Congress Centre Angelicum
GENERAL INFORMATION
SYMPOSIUM VENUE
The Symposium will be held at the Angelicum Congress Centre Roma, Largo
Angelicum 1, 00184 Rome – Phone +39 06 6702441.
The historical site, simply known as the Angelicum in Rome, is located in the
precise geographical centre of the city and dates back to 1569. Along with
the annexed Convent and Baroque Church of Saints Dominic and Sixtus, the
property is also home to the Papal University of St Thomas Aquinas, one of the
Vatican’s most important and prestigious places of learning for intellectuals in
the Catholic world.
How to reach the Symposium venue
From Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
by train: from railway station, inside Fiumicino Airport, trains depart for Termini
station every 30 minutes. From Termini station to the Meeting Venue see below.
by taxi: fixed charge for rides between Leonardo da Vinci Airport and Termini
railway station: Euro 40,00, including baggage, for a maximum of four
passengers (authorised taxi-cabs are white).
From Ciampino Airport
by bus: at Ciampino Airport there are different bus companies, that will bring
you to the Termini station in about 45 minutes. From Termini station to the
Meeting Venue site see below.
by taxi: fixed charge for rides between Ciampino Airport and Termini railway
station: Euro 30,00 including baggage, for a maximum of four passengers
(authorised taxi-cabs are white).
From Termini railway station
by bus: departure from Piazza dei Cinquecento 1, just outside Termini station.
Take bus number 40 and get off after two stops at stop Nazionale/Quirinale.
Walk 100 meters on your left to Largo Angelicum, 1.
on foot: 1,5 Km from the Symposium venue, about 15 minutes walking along
Via Nazionale (full of shops) to Largo Angelicum, 1.
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by car: follow the indication for Stazione Termini. As soon as you are at the
Termini railway station, park the car and follow the indications above (access to
Largo Angelicum by car is not permitted during the day).
by subway: take the subway line A, get off Repubblica; at this point you can
either walk down Via Nazionale (full of shops) up until Largo Angelicum 1
(about 10/15 minutes) or take the bus number 64 and get off after 4 stops at
Nazionale/Quirinale or take number 40 and get off after two stops at
Nazionale/Quirinale. Walk 100 meters on your left to Largo Angelicum,1.
Another possibility is to take the subway line B, get off at Colosseo, and reach
the Meeting Venue on foot (about 8 minutes): facing the Colosseum turn right on
Via dei Fori Imperiali towards Piazza Venezia, at the first traffic lights, cross the
street and turn right, after a few meters turn left on via di Tor dei Conti (a nice
walk on a narrow street of Rome with archaeological ruins) keep walking for
400 meters continuing on Salita del Grillo until you reach Largo Angelicum, 1.
For further detail on route please refer to
http://infopoint.atac.roma.it/bw.asplingua=eng
Language
The official language of the Symposium is English. Simultaneous translation will
be provided (English → Italian).
Certificates of attendance
Certificates of attendance will be issued on request to all registered participants
at the end of the Symposium.
Insurance
The Symposium organisers cannot accept liability for personal injuries sustained
or for loss or damage to property belonging to participants either during or as a
result of the congress. Please check the validity of your own insurance.
Exhibition and sponsorship
A technical, pharmaceutical and publication exhibition will take place in the
Symposium venue throughout the scientific works. Additional sponsorship
opportunities are available. For any information, please contact the Organising
Secretariat AIM GROUP INTERNATIONAL.
Social Dinner
The social dinner will take place on the panoramic roof garden restaurant of
the Hotel Forum which boasts a breathtaking view of the Imperial Forums of
the Ancient Roman Empire. As the attendance is limited confirmations will be
accepted on a first-come first served basis.
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Small Animal Gastroenterology
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REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Delegate registration fee before 30/03/2012 € 150,00
Delegate registration fee after 30/03/2012 € 200,00
Student registration fee* € 100,00
Social Dinner € 60,00
*Applicants are required to present a copy of their student card or an official
supporting document from their Institution.
The registration fee entitles delegates and students to the following:
> entry to all Scientific Sessions and Exhibition Area
> scientific material
How to register
Registration for the Symposium is available online under “Registration” at the
following link: http://web.aimgroupinternational.com/2012/unigastro
Payment
Payment should be made by one of the following methods:
By Bank Transfer (to be issued before processing the online registration) to:
AIM Group International - AIM Congress
Bank details: Intesa San Paolo, Filiale di Milano n. 31 - Viale Papiniano n.
48, 20123 Milan, Italy. IBAN IT16H0306901633100000001216 - BIC
BCITITMM.
The payment transfer form should clearly state the name(s) of the delegate(s) and
should clearly state the reference “UNIGASTRO 2012”.
By Credit Card, on-line, a security certificate mode ”Verisign” and “SSB” is
available.
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Confirmation
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Congress Centre Angelicum
Confirmation will be sent to all participants upon receipt of payment.
Cancellation Policy
Notification of cancellation must be made in writing and sent to AIM Group
International - AIM Congress. Cancellation of registration will be accepted until
30 March 2012, subject to an administrative charge of 30% of the registration
fee. For cancellations made after 30 March 2012, refunds cannot be made.
All Refunds will be made within 60 days after the Symposium.
Changes
Alterations to your registration will only be accepted in writing.
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HOTEL ACCOMMODATION
For information and/or reservation please contact the Official Housing Bureau
and Travel Agency of the Symposium:
AIM Group International - AIM DMC
Via G. Ripamonti, 129 - 20141 Milan, Italy
Phone +39 02 56601.1 - Fax +39 02 56609043
e-mail: unigastro2012.hotel@aimgroup.eu
A number of rooms in a selection of hotels from various categories has been
reserved for delegates by AIM DMC. A list with hotel descriptions and locations
is available on the Symposium website
web.aimgroupinternational.com/2012/unigastro.
Reservation can be made on online or through the Hotel Reservation form that
can be downloaded from the website.
General conditions
Please, make sure to have your reservation done by 26 April, 2012. After this
date, rooms will not be guaranteed. A voucher will be sent out as confirmation
for your reservation.
Every reservation must be guaranteed by credit card.
Cancellation policy
Any change or cancellation of the hotel reservation must be sent to AIM DMC.
AIM DMC reserves the right to charge the given credit card the following
cancellation fees:
- Before 30 March 2012 administrative fee of Euro 20,00
will be charged
- Before 3 May 2012 one night accommodation will
be charged
- After 3 May 2012 and no show 100% of the foreseen total will
be charged
Please Note
Rooms at the various hotels will be allotted on a first-come first-served basis.
Should single rooms not be available, double rooms for single occupancy will
be assigned.
AIM DMC reserves the right to book an alternative hotel, should the requested
accommodation be fully booked.
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HOW TO GET AROUND ROME
Rome is a city rich in monuments, artistic places and other beauties. Most of
these are located in the historical centre.
The best way to visit Rome is on foot: churches, squares and monuments are
easily reachable. There are 3,000 restaurants, including pizzerias, taverns,
exotic places, picture-galleries, ice-cream shops.
Rome is the capital of the religious art and in the historical centre there are more
than 400 churches rich in paintings and frescoes.
As regards to the culture, there are 50 museums and picture-galleries, 200
contemporary art galleries, 42 public and private libraries, 80 theatres or
theatrical clubs and more than 140 cinemas.
Public transportation
The cost of the surface and underground transportation is the same.
Tickets of different time limit and itinerary are available at ATAC counters, newsstands,
tabacconists and automatic ticket dispensers, but not in buses. All tickets
must be validated at the beginning of the first trip either at underground station
or on buses.
Please note that tickets must be bought before boarding on the bus.
Taxi
Licensed taxis are white, have a name, an identification number, and are
equipped with a taxi-meter.
In the city centre there are a number of taxi-ranks, like for example in Piazza
della Repubblica, Piazza Venezia and Largo Argentina. A taxi can be called at
the following telephone numbers: 06 3570, 06 4994, 06 5551.
Please remember that in this case the taxi-meter is turned on when the taxi picks
up the call. Because of the frequent changes made to the rates, you should read
carefully the information shown inside the taxi.
Subway
The 2 line system has an X shape, with both lines meeting at the Central Railway
Station Termini.
The first line, line B south, goes from Laurentina to Rebibbia.
Line A links Anagnina, in the south, with Battistini, in the northwest.
The metro operates from 5.30 until 23.30 hrs. (0.30 hrs. on Saturdays) every
3-4 minutes during rush hours, every 5-6 during the day and every 8-10 minutes
early morning and late evening.
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Currency
The official currency is the Euro.
Bank and exchange
Banks are open from Monday to Friday, from 8.30 to 13.30 hrs. and some of
them again in the afternoon from 14.45 to 15.45 hrs. (afternoon opening may
vary depending on the bank).
Banks are closed on Saturday and Sunday. Many banks have automatic
currency exchange machines that also take credit cards. Most hotels, restaurants
and shops accept foreign currency and major credit cards.
Post offices
The opening of the post offices are:
Monday to Friday from 08.30 to 15.30 hrs., Saturday from 08.30 to 12.00
hrs.
Weather
Months between May and October are the favourable time to visit Rome. During
May the weather records a temperature around 20° to 27°. During the evening
it is enjoyable a night stroll along the city roads.
Electricity
Voltage in Italy is mostly 220 volts - 50 Hz. Foreign appliances could require
an adapter.
Tipping
Service is usually included in the bill in bars and restaurants.
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Shopping
Rome, 11-13 May 2012
Congress Centre Angelicum
The streets of the historical centre of Rome, like the Spanish Steps area - Via
Borgognona - and the tree-lined Via Veneto, host the Ateliers of Italy’s foremost
and world renowned fashion creators along with glamorous shops offering
marvellous products, all bearing the unmistakable stamp of“made-in-Italy”.
The city centre abounds also in privately owned artists’ studios and restoration
workshops, as well as jewellers’ shops.
Galleries can be found almost everywhere in the bordering streets, like Via
Margutta and Via dei Coronari, one of the most picturesque streets in Rome,
which contains numerous antique dealers. Other shopping areas are: Via del
Corso, Via del Tritone, Via Nazionale, Via Cola di Rienzo.
Shops are open from 9.30 to 13.00 hrs. and from 15.30 to 19.30 hrs. Major
credit cards are accepted by hotels, restaurants an most shops.
Hunting for antiques
Via Margutta - Via Borgognona , Via dei Coronari.
Exclusive shopping
Via Condotti, Via Borgognona and around the Spanish Steps.
Useful links
www.romaturismo.it - www.metroroma.it - www.adr.it - www.rome.info -
www.liveinrome.com
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