Herbert Fleisch Workshop
The 2022 Herbert Fleisch Workshop in Brugge, Belgium, will be held on 20-22 November, led by experts in the field of musculoskeletal research.
The Herbert Fleisch Workshop is a 3-day residential workshop designed to bring together international investigators and young and mid-career scientists working in musculoskeletal research for a few days of learning, discussion and networking, with the hands-on participation of some of the top scientists in this field, all of whom will be present for the duration of the event.
Meet The Speakers
Prof Duncan Bassett
Imperial College London
Genetics and large-scale omics technologies in bone research
Prof Georg Schett
Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg
Cellular pathogenesis and inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis
Prof Ernestina Schipani
University of Pennsylvania
Hypoxia signalling and cell metabolism in the skeleton
Prof Eileen Shore
University of Pennsylvania
Lessons from rare genetic diseases
Prof Clifford Rosen
Maine Medical Center
Irisin and the cross-talk between muscle and bone
Prof Anna Teti
University of L’Aquila
Bone pathology/malignancy and therapy research
Program
Please find preliminary programme here.
Sunday 20th november
11:30am
Registration Opens
12:30pm
Free Lunch
14:00pm
Workshop Opens
18:30pm
End of the Sessions
19:00pm
Dinner
Monday 21st november
08:30am
Workshop
17:30pm
End of the Sessions
19:00pm
Reception at Brugge City Hall Hosted by the Mayor
Tuesday 22nd november
08:30am
Workshop
15:45pm
End of the Sessions
15:45pm
Brugge City Excursion and Museum Visit (€10 optional extra) *
* – the walk to the museum takes 15 minutes, and it closes at 17.00pm. If you are willing to participate, please have ready a €10 note, and be ready right after the end of the sessions at 15.45pm.
abstract Submission
DEADLINE – 31st July 2022.
All attendees are invited, though not required, to submit abstracts for both oral and poster presentations at the meeting. Those selected for oral presentations must bring a poster about their work as well, to ensure ample discussion and feedback opportunities throughout the meeting. Submitting an abstract also entitles attendees to register for a reduced fee.
The abstract title is limited to 250 characters (including spaces) and the abstract text is limited to 400 words.
Please enter at least 1 and up to 3 keywords in the dedicated field.
Awards will be handed out to selected young investigators based on the submitted/presented work. Therefore, we ask you to indicate the career stage of the presenting author. (Checkboxes)
Submitted abstracts will be peer-reviewed and scored; based on the evaluations, the Scientific Committee will decide on the presentation type (oral/poster). However, you have the option to indicate if a poster presentation is your preference. (Checkbox).
Please indicate any IFMRS member organization that you are a member of.
Travel grants will be available to support young investigators who have submitted an abstract, based on the scientific merit of submitted work.
Registration
Member* Submitting Abstract
€200
€400 after 21 September, incl. On-Site
Member* Without Abstract
€300
€400 after 21 September, incl. On-Site
Non-Member Submitting Abstract
€300
€450 after 21 September, incl. On-Site
Non-Member Without Abstract
€400
€450 after 21 September, incl. On-Site
* – ”Members” are defined here as members of organizations which are themselves Full Members of the IFMRS. You can see a list of Full Members here: www.ifmrs.org/membership
Corporate / Industry (non-sponsor)
€1,400
Accompanying Person
€100
The venue
staying in brugge
Hotel De Medici is a 4-star hotel in the historic center of Brugge – click to check it out.
It features 101 comfortable rooms, a bar and restaurant, a garden and terrace, plus room for meetings including 8 separate and 1 large multifunctional room. We have negotiated competitive hotel rates (€97-€107/night, single-double room) for the workshop participants.
Attendees are strongly encouraged to stay in the congress hotel to facilitate their participation in the meeting and maximize the networking opportunities. All the scientific sessions as well as coffee breaks and joint lunches take place in the hotel.
Please book your accommodation directly with the hotel, and please ensure that you mention that you are attending the Fleisch workshop (HF2022).
We look forward to see you in bruges
booking your room
Please be aware that the hotel requires filling the attached form for the booking.
To book, please fill this document, and send it to reservation@hoteldemedici.com.
Do not book through online platforms!
travelling to brugge
Travelling from abroad to Belgium Travelling to Belgium is allowed.
On arrival, NO proof of vaccination, recovery or test needs to be presented. There is no obligation of testing or quarantine. A Passenger Locator Form is no longer required.
The Corona measures on travel to Belgium were lifted on 23 May 2022, except for travellers from very high risk countries.
All information on info-coronavirus.be.
What people say about the Workshop
“I loved it; great networking opportunity; great speakers and history of research”
Peron 1
"The concept of a small meeting is excellent for networking and the quality of the speakers is always excellent"
Peron 2
“Great scientific interactions, outstanding science, excellent talks”
Peron 2