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Following the tradition of successful conferences in 2016 and 2021, the 3rd International High Altitude Medicine and Research Symposium will take place from September 21st to 25th, 2024, in Naryn, Kyrgyz Republic. It addresses the rapidly evolving field of physiology and health problems when travelling and residing at high altitude, highlighting new advances made in the past years.

In collaboration with the Annual Kyrgyz Thoracic Society Meeting, there will be a continuous medical education seminar, focusing on medical problems of highlanders permanently living at high altitudes. A networking event will promote collaborations and encourage scientific exchange between participants. In addition to the academic program, there will be art exhibitions displaying local and Swiss artists as well as the possibility to visit the local Health Center.

Among the presenting young scientists, the winner of the international award named after Academician M.M Mirrakhimov will be elected. In addition, the best speaker of the symposium will be presented an award from the organizing committee.  

Programme

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Programme overview:

  • September 21, 2024: Arrival of participants at Bishkek Airport, Visit of National Center of Cardiology and Internal Medicine, Bishkek. Transfer to Naryn by bus.

  • September 22, 2024: Start of Symposium

  • September 23, 2024: lectures, discussion, poster discussion

  • September 24, 2024: lectures, discussion, poster discussion

  • September 25, 2024: Roundtable discussions, visit of Naryn Health Center, afternoon: departure to Bishkek or individual travel

Planned sessions

  • Swiss-Kyrgyz continuous medical education seminar (with simultaneous translation English – Russian)

  • Session dedicated to high altitude reseatch pioneers Konrad Bloch and Almaz Aldashev

  • Hot topics in high altitude and hypoxia research

  • Hypoxia: from molecule to physiology

  • Living in a hypoxic environment - physiological threats and adaptation

  • Pulmonary vascular diseases at low and high altitude

  • Altitude tolerance – current and future research

  • Manifestation and prevention of altitude illness

  • Consequences of chronic exposure to occupational and environmental hazards

  • High altitude research affecting different systems

Confirmed speakers

  • Prof. Dr. Aragonés Julián, PhD (University Hospital La Princesa, Madrid, Spain)

  • Prof. Dr. Bloch Konrad, MD (University Hospital Zurich, Switzerland)

  • Prof. Dr. Furian Michael, PhD (University Hospital Zurich, Switzerland)

  • Prof. Dr. Gassmann Max, DVM (University of Zurich, Switzerland)

  • Prof. Dr. Hackett Peter, MD (University of Colorado, USA)

  • Häfliger Alina, MD (University Hospital Zurich, Switzerland)

  • Prof. Dr. Kästner Lars, PhD (Saarland University, Germany)

  • Prof. Dr. Keyes Linda, MD (University of Colorado, USA)

  • Prof. Dr. Kjærgaard Jesper, MD, PhD (Copenhagen University Hospital «Rigshospitalet», Danmark)

  • Dr. Kojonazarov Baktybek, MD (University Hospital Giessen/Marburg, Germany)

  • Prof. Dr. Kübler Wolfgang, MD (University Hospital Charité, Berlin, Germany)

  • PD Dr. Lichtblau Mona, MD (University Hospital Zurich, Switzerland)

  • Prof. Dr. Mirrakhimov Erkin (National Center for Cardiology and Internal Medicine, Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic)

  • Prof. Dr. Muckenthaler Martina, PhD (University Hospital Heidelberg, Germany)

  • Prof. Dr. Olschewski Andrea, MD (Medical University of Graz, Austria)

  • Prof. Dr. Olschewski Horst, MD (Medical University of Graz, Austria)

  • Prof. Dr. Roach Robert, MD (University of Colorado, USA)

  • Prof. Dr. Schermuly Ralph, MD (University Hospital Giessen/Marburg, Germany)

  • Dr. Schneider Simon Rafael, PhD (University Hospital Zurich, Switzerland)

  • Prof. Dr. Schoch Otto, MD (Cantonal Hospital St. Gallen, Switzerland)

  • Prof. Dr. Sooronbaev Talant, MD (National Center for Cardiology and Internal Medicine, Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic)

  • Prof. Dr. Swenson Erik, MD (VA Puget Health Care System, Seattle, USA)

  • Dr. Taalaibekova Aijan, MD (National Center for Cardiology and Internal Medicine, Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic)

  • Prof. Dr. Tanner Felix, MD (University Hospital Zurich, Switzerland)

  • Prof. Dr. Tello Khodr, MD (University Hospital Giessen/Marburg, Germany)

  • Prof. Dr. Ulrich Silvia, MD (University Hospital Zurich, Switzerland)

  • Dr. Wang Xiaying, PhD (ETH Zurich and Swiss TCM Uni, Switzerland)

Registration

Registration is open now.

Registration fee

Due to the expenses involved in an international congress, we have to charge a registration fee for international guests and additional travellers. Invited speakers (lecture/poster) will be contacted to arrange the cost coverage. Local participants only have to cover their accommodation if needed.

Included in this fee:

  • Access to all lectures

  • Transfer Bishkek - Naryn and Naryn - Bishkek (21st and 25th September)

  • Lunch, dinner & beverages, including gala dinner

  • Accommodation is NOT included (see below)

We offer the following booking options:

Speakers

Individual arrangement

Local guests

FREE

International PhD students

150 $ USD

International guests

300 $ USD

same for accompanying persons

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Accommodation

It's possible to stay at the Khan Tengri Hotel, where the symposium is being held.

 

There are multiple room options available. We will try to take all wishes into consideration. Prizes depend on the room selection and range from about 40$ to 65$ per night and person.

Pre-Reservation possible until 30th June 2024.

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