Welcome Note
Dear Guests and Colleagues
It is indeed our pleasure to invite you to participate in the 7th Conference of the Federation of African Immunological Societies (FAIS) to be held on November 8 - 11, 2009; in fantastic Red Sea Resort, Sharm El Sheikh-Egypt. Sharm Elsheikh, city of peace, is the foremost tourist resort of the red sea coast and an international center for aquatic sports. If it takes place in or on the water you can do it here: windsurfing, sailing, deep-sea fishing, swimming, but, above all, snorkeling and diving. The unique underwater gardens offshore are some of the finest in the world, justifiably famous amongest divers. The warm water here is ideal for the varieties of rare fish and coral reefs, which may also be observed through glass bottom boats.
The 7th FAIS Conference will be co-organized by the Egyptian Association of Immunologists (EAI) and Fayoum University. This is the first time that FAIS Conference will be organized in North Africa. This year the focus of the conference remains consistent with its aims and objectives addressing research endeavors to improve immunology training in Africa and to foster international development, capacity building and cooperation in scientific education and medical research. The program of the conference will present a wide spectrum of topics and enormous expertise of guest faculty from all over the world which will allow you to have a closer view of the scientific advances in the field of immunology.
In our meeting, we will try to give enough time for discussions in order to increase the exchange of knowledge and to highlight the different views on clinical problems.
With all these ingredients, we are sure that the conference will offer you a highly developed scientific and social program.
I would like to express my thanks to all delegate sponsors who support the meeting.
Best regards.
Ahmed El-Gohary, M.D.
President of the Conference
Sponsorship Opportunities
PLATINUM SPONSOR: 35,000 US$
Acknowledgment as a Platinum Sponsor in publications of the Conference
Link to the sponsor website on the conference page of the FAIS website
50 Complimentary full registrations
One full page advertisement in the final procedure of the conference
4 Invitations to the Presidents Dinner
Copy of the congress evaluation report
Participant list
a maximum of three Sponsors will have access to support this level of platinum
support
GOLD SPONSOR: 15,000 US$
Acknowledgment as a Gold Sponsor in publications of the Conference
Link to the sponsor website on the conference page of the FAIS website
30 Complimentary full registrations
2 Invitations to the Presidents Dinner
Copy of the congress evaluation report
Participant list
SILVER SPONSOR: 8,000 US$
Acknowledgment as a Silver Sponsor in publications of the conference
Link to the sponsor website on the conference page of the FAIS website
20 Complimentary full registrations
Copy of the congress evaluation report
Participant list
BRONZE SPONSOR: 5,000 US$
Acknowledgment as a Bronze Sponsor in publications
Link to the sponsor website on the conference page of the FAIS website
10 Complimentary full registrations
Copy of the congress evaluation report
Participant list
CONTRIBUTOR SPONSOR: 2,000 US$
Acknowledgment as a Contributor Sponsor in publications
5 Complimentary full registrations
Copy of the congress evaluation report
Participant list
Pre-Conference Condensed Course for Immunology
On November
4th &
5th, 2009 at Fayoum University an online condensed Immunology Workshop will be held at Fayoum University. The Immunology Workshop will be organized by Fayoum University in collaboration with the Health Sciences eTraining Foundation (HSeT), International Union of Immunological Societies (IUIS)council members and University of Lausanne.
Wet-Workshop for Flow Cytometry on Human B & T Cell Subset.
Wet Workshop on Real Time PCR in Immunogenetics , 2nd - 3rd November, 2009
Workshop on Mucosal Immunity and Vaccine Design
Mini-School Immunology of Communicable diseases
Call for Papers
Submissions of abstracts are now invited. Abstracts are limited to 1 A4 page with a maximum of 450 words of pitch 12 Times New Roman. All documents must be submitted online http://www.faisoc.com.
Email:info@faisoc.com
Authors submitting abstract must have an active participation in the conference meaning that those not attending will have their abstract withdrawn from the book of abstracts.
Abstract Form:
Topics
HIV/ AIDS
TB
Malaria
Bioinformatics and information systems
Cancer Immunology
Inflammatory diseases
Autoimmunity
Inflammation, Immunology & Infections
Intellectual property and access to medicines
Parasitology and parasitic diseases
B cell
T cell
Vaccinology
Allergy
Asthma
Fundamental Immunology
FAIS Executive Board
Prof. Ahmed EL-Gohary (Egypt), President
Prof. Dicky Akanmori (Ghana), Vice-President
Prof. Thomas Kariuki (Kenya), Secretary General
Dr. Tidiane Siby (Senegal), Treasurer
Prof. Alioune Dieye ( Senegal ), Past President
International Organizing Committee
President: Ahmed El-Gohary
Prof. Moncef Zouali
Prof. Jean-Pierre Kraehenbuhl
Prof. Thomas Kariuki
Prof. Elopy N Sibanda
Prof. Alioune Dieye
Local Organizing Committee
Prof. Shahira el Shafie
Dr. Hawida Abd El Rasoul
Dr. Amal Fathy
Dr. Soha Younis
Dr. Fadia Mostfa
Confirmed Speakers
(April 2009)
Alioune Dieye (Senegal)
Anna Erdei (Hungary)
Christopher E. Rudd (UK)
Christopher Parish (Australia)
Eleanor Fish (Canada)
Elopy Sibanda (Zimbabwe)
F.Y.Liew (UK)
Fabienne Tacchini-Cottier (Switzerland)
Gilbert C. Faure (France)
Gregory J Tsay (Taiwan)
Gunnur Deniz (Turkey)
Jean-Pierre Kraehenbuhl (Switzerland)
Jorge Khalil (Brazil)
Kiyoshi Takatsu (Japan)
Laurence Boumsell (France)
Marianna Newkirk (Canada)
Michelle Letarte (Canada)
Mohamed Daha, (Netherlands)
Moncef Zouali (France)
Nobuo Sakaguchi (Japan)
Olivera Finn (USA)
Peter Doherty (Nobel laureate; Australia)
Reinhold E. Schmidt (Germany)
Ridha.Barbouche (Tunisia)
Rolf M. Zinkernagel (Nobel laureate; Switzerland)
Rudolf Valenta (Austria)
Sayda El Safi (Sudan)
Seppo Meri (Finland)
Sergio Romagnani (Italy)
Stefan H.E. Kaufmann (Germany)
Zacharie Brahmi (USA)
Important Dates
• Abstract Submission Deadline:6th November 2009
• Early Registration Deadline: 31st July 2009
• Fellowship Deadline: 15th October 2009
• Fellowship Notification Deadline: 20th October 2009
Fellowship details
Fellowship Form :
Keeping in tune with rich tradition of the past conferences, the organizing committee of FAIS Conference 2009, will be awarding fellowships to graduate students and junior scientists from Africa. This fellowship is to enable motivated and interested faculty members, and students to attend the conference programme. This fellowship will be in the form of partial financial support for one or more of the following: registration, travel and accommodation . Preference would be given to participants who have obtained partial support from their parent organization. Students participating as author of an abstract, poster will be given preference. Research scholars (Ph.D./M.S.) will be given preference over other postgraduate and undergraduate students. The fellowship support to foreign participants will be limited to relaxation in registration fees only.
Fellowship form has to be filled on-line as well as printed copy is to be sent through post.
For on-line application, an applicant should include (i) bio-data and (ii) a brief write-up of work-done and/or studies undertaken in the field of clinical immunology and infectious diseases. Completed application may be filled/uploaded on following link submit-fellowship-form. Students must get their applications forwarded through their supervisors e-mail address.
After being granted fellowship, fellows will have to submit filled registration form before the stipulated date along with the requisite taken amount, which will be refunded to them along with the reimbursement on the last day of conference, after they attend the tutorial/conference on all 5 days. No refunds would be possible for partially attending or not attending the conference.
A limited number of grants will be available. The applicant should:
be 40 years or younger;
live in a country belonging to Africa;
submit an abstract;
the abstract should be accepted for the scientific program;
should not have received FAIS fellowship more than twice before.
To apply for a fellowship grant please submit your abstract via the website and request the special fellowship form from the website
There will be 10 fellowships for young scientists from African countries. The deadline for fellowship application is 15th October, 2009.
Registration Information
Delegates must submit a registration form and wear their name badges all the time.
Registration fees include:
* Conference material
* Morning and afternoon teas
* Lunches
* Poster sessions
* 1 x social event
Please select one of the following options:
Option 1: Registration (Africa)
Early registration US$ 150
Late Registration US$ 200
Option 2: Registration (Outside Africa)
Early registration US$ 300
Late registration US$ 350
Option 3: Registration for the duration of the conference for students
(Copy of student card must be sent with the registration Form)
Option 4: Registration for accompanying person (socials only)
Early registration (Africa) US$ 100
Early registration (Outside Africa) US$ 150
Late Registration (Africa) US$ 75
Late Registration (Outside Africa) US$ 200
Option 5: Registration (Egypt)
Early registration 250 L.E
Late registration 300 L.E
Registration Form
Please note that the registration fees for accompanying person includes her/his participation at the welcome reception and the gala dinner.
The Program at Glance "7th Conference of FAIS "
Travel Information
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Currency |
EGP, LE |
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Time Difference |
GMT +2 |
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Country Dialing Code |
20 |
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Electricity |
230 V |
Language |
Arabic (official); English widely understood by educated classes
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Visa/ Passport Requirement
Entry requirements:
Please check with the Egyptian Embassy for details on visa application and other travel requirements. A 30-day visa can be obtained on arrival for US$15, provided the purpose of travel is for tourism. For travelers entering Egypt via South Sinai and remaining in South Sinai resort area, a free 15-day visa can be obtained on arrival.
Passport/Visa Note:
Passports must be valid for six months beyond the period of visit.
Language: All conference sessions and publications will be in English
Letter of Invitation:
The organizing committee will send a letter of invitation upon request. The invitation is to facilitate the travel and visa arrangement and does not imply any financial support, other expenses or responsibilities.
Climate:
The weather in Sharm EL sheikh is a lovely warm weather, sunny during the day with moderately cool evening; sea water temperature range is 18-28Co
Venue: Pyramisa Hotel in Sharm El-Sheikh Resort & Villas is ideally located on the exotic sandy beach of Sharks Bay at the Red Sea, the famous snorkeling and diving spot and a part of Ras Mohamed National Park. Pyramisa Sharm El-Sheikh hotel is 4 km from the airport of Sharm El Sheikh in the Red Sea and 7km from downtown Naema Bay.
Money
The unit of currency is the Egyptian Pound (L.E.), which is divided into 100 piastres. Most credit cards are accepted in major hotels and restaurants. Visitors are advised to take travelers cheques in U.S. Dollars or Pounds to avoid additional exchange rate charges. Banks are usually closed on Friday and Saturday, but private exchange bureaux, are open daily and banks in major hotels are open 24 hours. ATMs are available that accept Visa, MasterCard and Cirrus and are quite common in the main tourist areas.
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Currency Exchange Rates |
EGP1.00= |
US$ 0.18 |
£ 0.09 |
C$ 0.19 |
A$ 0.19 |
R 1.44 |
0.12 |
NZ$ 0.24 |
Note:These currency exchange rates are not updated daily and should be used as a guideline only.
Conference -Venue: Pyramisa Sharm El-sheikh
• Accommodation form :
• Tel: (+2)(069) 360 1091/2/3; Fax: (+2)(069) 360 1094
• Reservations Fax Number: (+2)(069) 360 1094 (+2) (02) 333 61936
• Email Address: nazab@pyramisaegypt.com /
sharm@pyramisaegypt.com
• Reservations Email Address:
Samia@pyramisaegypt.com / sharm@pyramisaegypt.com
• Closest Airport (include distance & direction from Airport to hotel): Sharm El Sheikh International Airport at 4 km - Red Sea
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Rates
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Sea view |
Sea view
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Per single room per night
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: L.E 550 |
US$ 120 |
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Per person in double
room |
: L.E 340 |
US$ 70 |
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Per triple room |
: L.E 990 |
US$ 180 |
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Rates
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City view |
City view
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Per single room per night
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: L.E 500 |
US$ 110 |
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Per person in double room
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: L.E 300 |
US$ 60 |
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Per triple room |
: L.E 870 |
US$ 170 |
- Above rates based on half board include service charge & taxes
- Accommodation rates are quoted in Egyptian pound for Egyptians, and quoted in US dollars for non-resident foreigners.
- Accommodation rates are based on half board + soft drink
- Above rates include service charge and taxes.
- Children policy: Children below 06 years sharing parent's room are free on board booked. Children from 06 to below 12 years sharing parent's room pay 50% of adult rate. In case of 02 children below 12 years enjoying a separate room a single room rate will be charged.
How to go to Sharm from Cairo:
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Cairo /Sharm by Flight, Ticket per person US$ 180 B
-Class |
| Ms 125 cai/ssh 04:40 05.40 |
Ms. 111 cai/ssh 06:30 07:35 |
| Ms 107
cai/ssh 05:45 0650 |
Ms. 127 cai/ssh 06:45 07:45 |
| Ms 301
cai/ssh 07:00 08.00 |
Ms. 303 cai/ssh 08:00 09:00 |
| Ms 307
cai/ssh 14:30 1530 |
Ms. 311 cai/ssh 19:45 20:45 |
| Sharm/Cairo by Flight, Ticket per person US$ 180 B-Class |
| Ms. 126
ssh/cai 06:15 07:15 |
Ms. 128 ssh/cai 08:20 09:20 |
| Ms. 304
ssh/cai 09:30 10:30 |
Ms. 306 ssh/cai 12:45 13:45 |
| Ms. 308
ssh/cai 16:00 17:00 |
Ms. 310 ssh/cai 19:15 20:15 |
| Ms. 312
ssh/cai 21:15 22:15 |
Ms. 426 ssh/cai 22:45 23:45 |
Cairo/Sharm/Cairo: Air conditioned new model buses will be available. During traveling along the Suez Canal Road, you will pass through Sinai tunnel under the Suez Canal channel to South Sinai. Also, you will enjoy seeing the magnificent costal road which ends by Sharm El-Sheikh city. Recommended early morning journey. Rate per Person is as follows:
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02 Pax |
US$ 145 |
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03 05 Pax |
US$ 90 |
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05 10 Pax |
US$ 65 |
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10 22 Pax |
US$ 56 |
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25 Pax |
US$ 35 |
Cruise Program
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PER PERSON |
04 Nights Cruise |
03 Nights Cruise
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FIVE * CATG. |
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IN DBL |
US$ 65.00 |
US$
65.00 |
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IN SGL |
US$ 110.00 |
US$
110.00 |
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IN TRP |
US$ 63 .00 |
US$
63.00 |
Remarks:
Above rate quoted in USD per person per night based on F.B basis excluding sightseeing. |
Payment Information
By cheque payable to:
Nile conference center
nilecc@link.net
By Bank transfer
Nile conference Center
Email: nilecc@link.net
National Bank of Egypt
El Roda Branch
Swift Code: NBEG EG CX 117
Account Number: 01000076404
by LE or USD.
Contact Us
Prof. Ahmed El-Gohary
President, Federation of African Immunological Societies (FAIS), Egypt
Email:
agohary@idsc.net.eg
Nile Conference Center
34, Al Fallah St., El Mohandeseen
Giza, Egypt
Fax:+20-2-330339588
Email: nilecc@link.net
Pyramids and the Sphinx: The tour in Cairo to visit the Pyramids plateau will follow lunch; you will be transferred by an A/C coach from your hotel with your guide to visit the three pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Menkerios. The great pyramid in Cairo is the remaining wonder of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Also you will see the Sphinx which is carved only from one stone and has the body of a lion and a human head. Cost: 42$ P.P. based on 02 pax.
Half day old Cairo: Visiting the Coptic area including St. Sergius church, the hanging church and the Jewish Synagogue followed by a panoramic view of the Amr Ibn al-Ass Mosque. Rates pp 26US$. Minimum 02 pax.
Visiting Alexandria: