Ο Ελληνικός Ερυθρός Σταυρός διοργανώνει τριήμερη εθελοντική αιμοδοσία στην Κάσο

The principal theme of the EMBO Workshop is the Molecular and Developmental Biology of Drosophila. Supported by EMBO over four decades, this will be the 24th biennial “Crete meeting”.With the aim to promote exchange of ideas and foster interdisciplinary collaboration, this EMBO Workshop brings together established and junior group leaders using Drosophila to understand principles of development, cell biology, neurobiology, physiology, behavior, genetics, evolution and population genetics.The meeting format provides the time and atmosphere to promote informal, open dialog. Limiting attendance to about 100 participating Principal Investigators helps to foster close interactions between leading Drosophila research labs. The aim is to promote open sharing of data and ideas and to provide a rich forum for discussion of new research findings and conceptual breakthroughs.

The Cranial Step II course is primarily designed for neurosurgical residents in the final years of their training and serves as a continuation of the Step I Cranial Course held in Brno. It will focus in greater depth on relevant neurosurgical anatomy, as well as on the planning and execution of advanced neurosurgical procedures, including neuroendoscopy and selected skull base approaches.

Electron microscopy is a fundamental tool in cell biology, providing visualization of cellular structures at the highest possible resolution. The goal of this EMBO Practical Course is to guide participants from established methods of specimen preparation to novel and technically advanced approaches, including high-pressure freezing/freeze substitution, cryo-ultramicrotomy, and on-section immuno-gold labelling. This EMBO Practical Course places strong emphasis on hands-on training in advanced 3D acquisition and quantitation techniques, in particular transmission EM tomography, scanning EM array tomography, and serial block-face scanning EM. In addition, this EMBO Practical Course introduces stereology, a mathematical approach for quantifying cellular structures. Participants are encouraged to bring their own specimens and will receive project-driven training on how to integrate newly emerging techniques into a comprehensive research framework.

Objective: The treatment of choice for aortic pathology has been open with an open surgical approach for many years, but in recent times, more and more centres are treating the majority of patients with aortic pathology endovascularly. This workshop is a unique opportunity for vascular surgeons, both in training and experience, to perform different approaches under the supervision of a vascular and endovascular master tutor. At the end of the workshop, participants will be able to fill the gaps in their understanding and performance of multiple approaches to the aorta and aortic branches. In addition, the use of the latest-generation C-arms and translucency tables in the cadaver training facilities, as well as the availability of different endografts dedicated to the arch, the thoracoabdominal segment, and infrarenal aorta, allow realistic interaction between the stent graft and the aortic/arterial wall. After the real-scenario experience, the technical results will be personally evaluated by the operator through surgical cut-down and arterial exposure. Each course participant will have the opportunity to select 4 to 6 procedures for hands-on practice, tailored to their individual learning goals and skill levels. These procedures are categorized into three distinct levels: basic, advanced, and expert. This flexible approach allows for a personalized learning experience, ensuring that each individual can focus on mastering both fundamental techniques and more complex, specialized skills at their own pace.