HELLENIC SOCIETY OF PATHOLOGY 67, Dimocratias Ave., GR-154 51, N. Psichiko, Athens Tel.: +0030 210 6725532, Fax: +0030 210 6725571, e-mail: helpath@otenet.gr

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International Pituitary Pathology Meeting 5 - 9 October 2001 Delphi - Athens, Greece The Millennium Pituitary Pathology Under the Auspices of the Hellenic Ministry of Health & Welfare European Society of Pathology Hellenic Society of Pathology I N V I T A T I O N Dear friends and colleagues: I have the pleasure to invite you to the 8th International Pituitary Pathology Meeting to be held on October 5-9, 2001. The first four days of the meeting will take place in Delphi and the last day in Athens. Preparations are smoothly progressing and are under the way of an interesting scientific event. The program includes workshops, slide seminar, symposiums on hot topics and the latest developments in all fields of Pituitary Pathology, and round table discussions with particular emphasis to diagnostic approach and management, providing guidance in resolving everyday problems. In this multidisciplinary meeting, pathologists, endocrinologists, radiologists, neurosurgeons and basic scientists from all over the world will get together to exchange ideas of mutual interest in a friendly atmosphere. Greece, the land of Hippocrates, founder of modern Medicine is an ideal place for hosting this meeting. The inspiring landscape of Delphi under the light of God Apollo, patron of Medicine, and the historical attractions of Athens, city of Athena - Goddess of wisdom offer a pleasant atmosphere for a successful scientific congregation. The 3.000-year Greek antiquity and the beauty of Aegean islands promise a relaxing and unforgettable stay. I do hope the meeting will be stimulating, fruitful and it will contribute to a better understanding of the pituitary structure and function. Looking forward to hearing from you soon and seeing you in Greece. Yours sincerely, George Kontogeorgos M.D.

ABSTRACT FORMAT

The upper section of the abstract reproduction space should contain the following:

• Title of the paper, in boldface lower case characters.
• Author's names, in a lower case letters, in the form: Name, Initial(s), and Last Name. Institution(s), city and country, from which the abstract is being submitted.
• Leave a blank line and type Body Text. Do not center.

Full mail address, telephone and fax numbers and e-mail address, should be given at the Registration/Reservation form.

Abstract Sample

Presentations
All abstracts are scheduled for Oral Presentations unless the number of abstracts submitted exceeds the scheduled timetable of the oral presentations. In this case, some abstracts might be resented as Posters.
Authors of abstracts will receive information, by May 15, 2001.

Oral Presentations
All authors will be informed of details concerning their presentation.
The scheduled time of each presentation is 10 minutes inclusive of discussion.

Program and Abstract Book
The final program including the full schedule of the meeting and the issue of Endocrine Pathology with the abstracts will be distributed to all registrants, when they collect their kit, at the registration desk.

Scientific Sessions
In Delphi, all oral Presentations will be at the Meeting room of the European Cultural Center of Delphi, equipped with slide projectors for double or triple projections 50 x 50 mm slides (24 x 36 mm transparencies), overhead projector, screen, data video projector, laser pointer.
In Athens, all Oral Presentations will be at the Meeting room of the Metropolitan Hotel, equipped with slide projectors for double or triple projections 50 x 50 mm slides (24 x 36 mm transparencies), overhead projector, screen, data video projector, laser pointer.

Slide reception
A slide reception desk for acceptance and checking of slides will be located nearby the respective Meeting Halls. All slides should be clearly labeled with the Author's name and session's name. Slides must be 50 x 50 mm in plastic mounts and should bear an indication of the correct direction of insertion. Speakers are kindly requested to hand out their slides at least 2 hours prior to their respective presentation.

Certificate of Attendance
A certificate of attendance will be given to each registrant participant, during the Meeting.

General Information
Meeting Venue in Delphi
The Meeting will be held in the European Cultural Center of Delphi (E.C.C.D), which was founded for purpose of reviving Delphi as a cultural and intellectual center of Europe and the world. It was launched in 1960 with the initiative of Kostantinos Karamanlis and was built with the financial contribution of the Council of Europe. The administration Council and the Director of E.C.C.D are appointed by decision of the Greek Minister of Culture for a three-year term, which is renewable.

DELPHI

Delphi is a picturesque small town, approximately three-hour drive from the airport of Athens. Its history is as old as Greece itself. According to myth, recounts that Zeus (the father of Gods) released two eagles, one from the East and one from the west, and at the point they met, he threw the Sacred Stone, marking the center of the earth-the navel of the world.

Delphi, nestling in the feet of Mount Parnassos, became renowned in antiquity and in the modern world for its famous sanctuary of Apollo, god of light and music, and patron of Medicine as well as for the cult of god Dionyssos, patron of the theatre. In ancient times, people flocked from all over the known world to receive the oracles of Pythia and participate in the Pythian Games. As an athletic event these games were second in importance only the great Olympic Games, yet first in the Panhellenic Contests for music and poetry. During the Pythian Games a truce was declared among warring factions to facilitate the participation of the artists, athletes, spectators and pilgrims. This truce offered to rival city-states an opportunity for peace while competing in the athletic track and in the field of the arts.

The temple of Apollo and the archeological museum of Delphi are today one of the most renown sites in the world.

Half an hour from Delphi, you may find the ski resort of Parnassos.

In the town of Delphi you may find the following banks: NATIONAL BANK OF GREECE and COMMERCIAL BANK OF GREECE. Several local shops accept most credit cards.

CONFERENCE VENUE IN ATHENS

The Clinicopathological Meeting will be held at the Metropolitan Hotel, in Athens.
The Venue is a luxury hotel offering facilities for both conference/business and leisure and it is located a 15 minute drive from downtown Athens.

Meeting Secretariat, Accommodation, Travel Services and Exhibition
For all inquiries regarding: meeting activities and functions, registration, letter of invitation, accommodation and tour reservations, travel information, payment of hotel accommodation and tours, technical services, and exhibition, please contact:
ERA Ltd. 8, Alexandrou Soutsou Str - Kolonaki 106 71, Athens, Greece.
Tel.: +30 1 - 3634 944, 3632 950, Fax: + 30 1 - 3631 690
E-mail: info@era.gr

Meeting Secretariat and Hospitality Desk
The Meeting Secretariat desk will be located both at the European Cultural Center of Delphi and the Metropolitan Hotel and will operate during Meeting hours.

Language
The official language of the Meeting will be ENGLISH and no translation facilities will be available.

Currency Exchange
For the convenience of all participants, a Foreign Exchange service will be available at the reception desks of Astir Palace Resort. For your guidance:
One EUR is equal to 340,75 Greek Drachmas.
One USD is equal to 366 Greek Drachmas approximately.

Weather and dress
In October, the average temperature ranges from 15^o C to 20^o C (60^o to 70^o F). For all outdoor evening events, a sweater or a jacket may be necessary.

Letter of invitation
Persons requiring an invitation letter in order to attend the Meeting may write to the Meeting Secretariat. This procedure aims in assisting participants who need to obtain a visa or permission to attend the Meeting and should not be considered as an official invitation covering fees or other expenses.

Passport & Visas
A valid passport is required for entry into Greece. Please, consult the nearest Greek Embassy or Consulate for specific details.

Athens Airport
By the time of the meeting, the new Athens "Eleftherios Venizelos" airport in Spata will be in full operation. This will be one of the most state-of-the-art airports in the world.

Electric power
Electric current in Greece is 220/240 AC/50 Hz. The plugs have 2 or 3 round pins similar to those in many European countries.

Liability and Insurance
The Organizers cannot be held responsible for any claim concerning liability, personal damage, lost, theft, illness, non-appearance of speakers' etc. We recommend participants and exhibitors to cover these risks by a respective insurance. The program is subject to change without notice. In case of cancellation of the event the registration fees will be refunded. No additional claims will be accepted.

Name badges
Meeting security guards will only allow entry to the Scientific Sessions, Exhibition and Poster areas to delegates wearing the official Meeting name badge.

Identity badges
Delegates: White
Trade exhibition: Gray
Speakers: Green
Accompanying persons: Red

Coffee and Meals
Coffee and lunch will be served during breaks. The times of the scheduled dinners will be printed in the final program booklet.

Communications
Public telephone booths are available at several designated areas.
Telephones cards are required and can be obtained from the Hotel receptions or other shops.
The area code for Athens, Greece is: + 30-1.
For Delphi, the area code is +30-265.

Message board
Messages and news for the Meeting participants will be on a message board next to the registration desk. It is recommended that you consult the board frequently; there will be no loud-speaker announcement.

Trade Exhibition
A small exhibition of scientific products, pharmaceuticals, instruments, equipment and relevant materials will take place at the European Cultural Center of Delphi. The trade exhibition will be located in the areas adjacent to the Meeting hall. The exhibition will open on Saturday October 6, in the morning and will close Monday October 8 in the afternoon.

Participation in the exhibition is open to any interested company or organization.

Registration & Hotel Accommodation Fees
Those wishing to attend the meeting should complete the enclosed registration form. Additional registration forms may be obtained by photocopying it, or by contacting the Meeting Secretariat.

Registration fees include

For Participants

• Arrival and departure transfer to/from Delphi (October 5 & 8)
• Welcome Reception and dinner at Xenia Hotel (October 5)
• Coffee Breaks in Delphi and Athens
• Lunches in Delphi (October 6, 7, 8)
• Visit to Delphi, archeological site and museum (admission and guide fees included, October 6)
• Dinner in Galaxidi (October 6)
• Visit to Sikelianos Museum (admission included)
• Gala Dinner in Delphi (October 7)
• Dinner on the way to Athens (October 8)
• Lunch in Metropolitan Hotel, Athens (October 9)
• Farewell Dinner in Metropolitan Hotel (October 9)
• 3 nights accommodation in the Category hotel of your choice in Delphi (5, 6, 7 October) and 2 nights in Metropolitan Hotel, in Athens (8 and 9 October, including breakfast
• Attendance to the meeting (Delphi & Athens)
• Congress material

For Accompanying persons

• Arrival and departure transfer to/from Delphi (October 5 & 8)
• Welcome Reception and dinner at Xenia Hotel (October 5)
• Lunches in Delphi (October 6, 8)
• Visit to Delphi, archeological site and museum (admission and guide fees included October 6)
• Dinner in Galaxidi (October 6)
• Half day visit to the village of Arachova and the monastery of Osios Loukas - including lunch (October 7)
• Visit to Sikelianos Museum (admission included)
• Gala Dinner in Delphi (October 7)
• Dinner on the way to Athens (October 8)
• Lunch in Metropolitan Hotel, Athens (October 9)
• Farewell Dinner in Metropolitan Hotel (October 9)
• 3 nights accommodation in the Category hotel of your choice in Delphi (5, 6, 7 October) and 2 nights in Metropolitan Hotel, in Athens (8 and 9 October, including breakfast
• Half day city tour to Athens - including the archaeological site and museum of Acropolis (October 9)

ACCOMMODATION

Hotel Reservation
The organizers advise all participants to reserve hotel rooms as soon as possible, to guarantee accommodation. October is considered high season and most of the hotels are heavily booked with allotments.

Please use the enclosed Registration/Reservation form and specify hotel name and desired type of room (single/double) as well as arrival and departure dates for Pre and Post Meeting Period - if needed. Room reservation will be made on a first-come first-served basis.
Full payment should reach the Meeting Secretariat, not later than July 15, 2001.

Hotel Information

In Delphi

• XENIA HOTEL (Cat. A)
  Tel.: (+30-265) 82151 or 82152 Fax: (+30-265) 82764
  A five minute walk from the meeting venue, Hotel Xenia has air-conditioned rooms with private facilities, direct dial telephone and satellite TV. Among the other facilities are a restaurant, a coffee shop, a TV room, heated swimming pool, various lounges and verandas with spectacular view, tennis court, bridge room, and garden promenade.
• AMALIA HOTEL (Cat. A)
  Tel.: (+30265) 82101 Fax: (+30265) 82290
  A five minute walk from the meeting venue, Amalia Hotel is located on a mountain slope. It has air-conditioned rooms with private facilities, direct dial telephone, and satellite TV. Among the other facilities are a restaurant, a coffee shop, a TV room, and an outdoor swimming pool with bar, various lounges and verandas with spectacular view.
• EUROPA HOTEL (Cat. B)
  Tel.: (+30265) 82353 Fax: (+30265) 82733
  In 1 minute walking distance from the meeting venue, the guesthouse "Europa", property of the E.C.C.D. is a modern, split level building with bar, lounge and television hall.

In Athens

• METROPOLITAN HOTEL (Cat. De Luxe)
  Tel.: (+301) 9471000, Fax: (+301) 9471010
  A luxury hotel offering all facilities: air-conditioned throughout, swimming pool, business center, health studio, bars, restaurants.
• AMALIA HOTEL (Cat. A)
  Tel.: (+301) 3237301, Fax: (+301) 3238792
  Amalia hotel is centrally located, across the National Garden, in walking distance from Plaka area and Acropolis. All rooms are with direct dial telephone and color TV. It offers the following facilities: Restaurant, coffee shop, and bar.