The 1st International Conference on Clinical and Scientific Advances in ME/CFS and Long COVID aims to raise awareness, clarify misconceptions, promote understanding, and stimulate discussion among healthcare professionals, investigators, policymakers, patients, and community representatives on the clinical manifestations, management, therapeutic options, and health challenges related to Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) and Long COVID.
The incidence of ME/CFS continues to rise globally, in the aftermath of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections and Long COVID, increasing the need for informed diagnosis and treatment. Emerging evidence reveals many shared underlying biological abnormalities and symptoms reported in both illnesses, documented by multiple laboratories. This underscores the importance of sustained medical education and regular updates on research, diagnostic, and treatment guidelines.
The program will feature state-of-the-art lectures, and interactive sessions designed to address the educational needs of Portuguese healthcare professionals and health system capacity. It offers dedicated time for discussions to enhance knowledge exchange and reinforce the implementation of guidelines and recommendations.
The conference will take place on April 3 and 4, 2024, in Lisbon, at the premises of FLAD – Luso-American Development Foundation. You can attend in person (places are limited) or participate online via streaming.
The agenda is currently being refined and is subject to modification. Please note the program meeting times are set in WET — Western European Time.
The conference program will be carried out in English with a few sessions in Portuguese.
Medical professionals including, but not limited to: Neurologists, Pulmonologists, Internal Medicine Physicians, Infectious Diseases Physicians, Family Doctors, Cardiologists, Psychiatrists, Rheumatologists
Allied health professionals including: Nursing Professionals, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Pharmacists
Researchers including: Clinical Investigators, Translational Investigators
Medical and allied health students
Policymakers
Media
People living with ME/CFS and/or Long COVID, caretakers, advocacy and patient groups
After participating in the 1st International Conference on Clinical and Scientific Advances in ME/CFS and Long COVID, participants will be able to:
The 1st International Conference on Clinical and Scientific Advances in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) and Long COVID will be held in a hybrid format, with both in-person speakers and other speakers participating via video.
You can take part in this conference either in person (limited places) or online via streaming. You can register for both days of the event or just one of the days.
Participation is FREE OF COST, but prior registration is required using the form available on this website.
Online attendance registration: When you register to attend online, your registration will be finalized when you receive an email confirmation of your registration. Closer to the date of the event, you will receive instructions by email on how to access the streaming of the conference.
The following information is intended to support your participation in the 1st International Conference on Clinical and Scientific Advances in ME/CFS and Long COVID.
Luso-American Development Foundation (FLAD)
Rua Sacramento à Lapa, 21 1249-090 Lisbon
FLAD is about a 15 minute walk from Santos train station on Av. 24 de Julho. There are also some bus and streetcar stops in the area, but no subway access.
Please note that there is no parking area on FLAD’s premises.
Travel and accommodation: Registration for this conference does not include travel, accommodation or meals, but does include coffee breaks and lunch (lunch box) on the 2 days of the event.
Badges: Participants must keep their conference badges clearly visible at all times.
Photographs, Audio, and Video Recording: Only appointed conference staff may make audio or video recordings or take photographs. All presentations will be posted once the conference ends, provided the speakers have given authorization.
If you have any questions or require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact.
+351 969 571 777
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