OARSI OA Biomarkers Global Initiative Mini-Symposium
"Recent Advances in OA Biomarkers Research"
Join us on Sunday, September 18th, 2011 for a mini-symposium entitled "Recent Advances in OA Biomarkers." The symposium will take place immediately following the close of the OARSI 2011 World Congress on Osteoarthritis at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel from 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm.
The aim of this mini-symposium is to discuss data about new biomarkers.
Tentative Program:
FDA/OARSI Initiative: What are the next steps?
Session 1: Update on Burden of Disease Biomarkers
Abstract Presentation
Session 2: Update on Diagnostic Biomarkers
Abstract Presentation
Session 3: Update on Prognosis Biomarkers
Abstract Presentation
General discussion & Concluding remarks
Abstracts will be selected for oral presentation during the mini-symposium. Abstracts must contain original data, not submitted to the OARSI congress, about new OA biomarkers. Please submit your abstract by e-mail to OARSI Associate Meeting Manager, Astrid Schrier, aschrier@ahint.com, no later than Monday, August 1, 2011. Authors will be informed on the abstract acceptance by mid-August. Click here for the abstract template.
Since there is no fee associated with this meeting and lunch will be provided, please confirm your attendance by e-mailing Astrid Schrier at aschrier@ahint.com