The XXVIth World Congress of the International Union of Angiology (IUA) will take place at the Hilton Hotel, Sydney, Australia from Sunday 10th to Thursday 14th August 2014.

The IUA is a Society for Vascular Biology, Medicine, Surgery and Phlebology, with the red, blue and yellow rings of the IUA logo signifying the full spectrum of arterial, venous and lymphatic disorders which will be presented at the Sydney meeting.  The Congress will be held in conjunction with the  Australasian College of Phlebology 2014 Annual Scientific Meeting, and in  association with the International Society for Vascular Surgery, the Australasian Society of Thrombosis and Haemostasis, theAustralian and New Zealand Society of Phlebology, , the Australian Wound Management Association, with participation of theRoyal Society of Medicine Vascular Medicine Section, the Cochrane Peripheral Vascular Diseases Group, the French Society of Vascular Medicine, the Italian Society for Angiology and Vascular Medicine, the International Surgical Thrombosis Forum and other vascular societies and institutions affiliated with the IUA.

The program will feature multidisciplinary symposia, key-note lectures, free paper sessions, consensus meetings and workshops on a wide range of topics, including arterial and venous thrombosis, anti-thrombotic and anti-platelet drugs, aortic and arterial aneurysms, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease, atherosclerotic risk factors and screening, prevention and management of acute stroke, hypertension, peripheral arterial disease, critical limb ischaemia, diabetes and related complications,endovascular treatment of arterial and venous disease, vascular malformations, lymphoedema, wound management, evidence based medicine, vascular imaging, prevention and management of venous thromboembolism and chronic venous disease.

This will be the first time that the biennial IUA world congress has come to this region.  Vascular physicians, angiologists, cardiologists, haematologists, vascular surgeons, phlebologists, interventional radiologists, vascular sonographers, scientists, wound care specialists and vascular nurses are invited to visit Australia in August 2014 where Sydney will provide an ideal venue for a unique and productive multidisciplinary scientific exchange for delegates from around the world to the XXVIth World Congress of the International Union of Angiology.

Professor John Fletcher,
IUA President-Elect

The Congress Managers have secured Flexible Rates with Competitive Terms & Conditions that are exclusive to attendees of the XXVI World Congress of the International Union for Angiology.

When you book through the Congress Managers our Competitive Terms & Conditions mean:

• There are no charges for changing your booking or reducing your stay!˜
• You will only incur a 1 night’s cancellation fee should you cancel your booking!˜

In addition to this, taking advantage of our Flexible Rates allows you to secure your accommodation at a great price!

The following hotels have been selected based on positive reviews from past guests as well as consideration of your budget and walking distance to the Congress Venue.

Accommodation Options

With City to Surf taking place in Sydney on 10 August 2014 – we suggest you book accommodation early to avoid disappointment!

˜ Competitive Terms and Conditions only apply to amendments or cancellations made prior to Friday, 4 July 2014.
* Prices above are listed per room per night. 
* The above rates are quoted in Australian Dollars and include the 10% Goods and Services Tax (GST). 
^ Room only rates do not include breakfast. 
^^ Bed and breakfast rates include full buffet breakfast
Rates may increase without notice due to changes in government charges, taxes or levies.
A minimum one night’s deposit must be paid at time of booking to guarantee reservation.

Bedding Configurations

Hotel rooms
Single (SGL): A single occupancy room with one bed
Double (DBL): A double occupancy room with one bed
Twin (TWN): A double occupancy room with two beds

Apartments

Executive Studio Apartment: Queen Size bed and Single Sofa Bed (No twin bedding available)
2 Bedroom Apartment: Two separate bedrooms each containing a queen size bed and a single sofa bed

Please note bedding configurations are subject to hotel availability and may incur an additional fee 

Submission Info

As Abstract Submissions have closed, late abstracts will be reviewed on a case by case basis. If you would like to submit an abstract please email it to iua2014@arinex.com.au.

Call for Abstracts

The IUA 2014 Scientific Program Committee invites the submission of abstracts on original work. Abstracts can be submitted for consideration for an oral presentation or an electronic poster (e-poster). You will be asked to indicate all co-authors, but the presenting author should submit the abstract. Presenting authors must be paid registrants at the Congress.

Critical Dates

Authors should select from the following themes that their abstract relates to. Authors will also have the ability to select multiple sub themes. Refer to the abstract submission site for further information:

• Arterial disease
• Cerebrovascular disease
• Chronic venous disease
• Drugs in vascular disease
• Education, training and service provision
• Interventions
• Investigations
• Lymphatic discorders, vascular malformations
• Vascular biology
• Venous thromboembolism

Abstract Submission Guidelines

• The purpose of the abstract is to define the precise subject of the presentation to an audience. Sufficient details of the study must be included in the abstract, so that others can confirm the research.
• Abstract must not exceed a word limit of more than 300 words.
• The abstract should not include tables, figures or references.
• Abstracts must be single spaced with a clear line between paragraphs. Do not use an indent to mark a new paragraph.
• Abstracts must be free of typographical and grammatical errors.
• Standard abbreviations may be used for common terms only. Otherwise, any abbreviation should be given in brackets after the first full use of the word. Abbreviations may be used in the title, provided the name in full is outlined in the body of the abstract.

Click here to be redirected to the online abstract submission site to create a user account and submit your abstract. Detailed submission instructions are available on the submission site once a user account has been created.

Awards
Do you wish to be considered for an Award? You may nominate yourself for the following awards during the submission process should you meet the criteria:

1. Presidential Prize: For the best presentation by a young researcher. (Under 35 Years of age).
2. President Bastounis Award: For best presentation on an experimental topic with clinical impact.
3. IUA Prizes: For the best free paper presentations (oral or poster) at the Congress.

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