TAMS 2015 Conference Program H V16. 4.15(2)

2015 CONFERENCE PROGRAM (DRAFT)
FRIDAY, 1st May 2015
8.30–9.30am Conference Registration
9.30–9.45am Conference Opening and Overview – Conference Chair – Heather Mayne
9.45–10.15am David Mayne TAMS Chair10:15–10:30am MORNING TEA
10.30am–11.45pm Dr Theoharis Theoharides – keynote speaker – Neuroinflammation and Brain Fog
11.45-12:15pm
LUNCH
Dr Sheryl Van Nunen – clinical allergist –
12:15–1.20pm Tick-induced Allergies: Mammalian Meat Allergy after tick bite/s and
Tick Anaphylaxis and Mastocytosis in these allergies
1:20–2:30pm Maria Said – Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia – Managing Life with the Risk of Anaphylaxis
2.30 – 3.30pm Mishele Cunningham TMS – Masto Mimics; Disease that mimics mast cell disease.
3:30–3:40pm AFTERNOON TEA
Carers Workshop: Get to know you
3:40 –4:30pm
Supporting loved ones and their mast cells
Chair: Heather Mayne & Jeff Otto
Patients Workshop: Get to know you
Caring for your carer
Chair: David Mayne & Claire Ellis
Guest doctor: Dr Theoharides
4:30–6.30pm FREE TIME - REST TIME
6.30 – 7.30pm
Meet and greet social evening – casual social event @ a nearby restaurant TBA
(OPTIONAL EXTRA)
The Australasian Mastocytosis Society (INC9896639)
PO Box 865, Port Macquarie NSW 2444 | T. +61 2 6583 5080 | info@ mastocytosis.com.au | www.mastocytosis.com.au
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2015 CONFERENCE PROGRAM (DRAFT)
SATURDAY, 2nd May 2015
8 – 9:00am Conference Registration and Day Guests
9 – 10.10am Professor Connie Katelaris – How we classify and describe Mastocytosis?
10.10 – 11.15am Dr Celia Zubrinich – What’s new in Mast Cell Disorders?
11.15 – 11.30am MORNING TEA
11.30 – 12:30pm
Dr Theoharis Theoharides – Treatment Approaches for Mast Cell disorders
12:30–1:00pm LUNCH + Networking
1.00–2:00pm Associate Professor Richard Loh – (paediatric immunologist)
2:00–3:00pm Professor Glenn Reeves via skype – Operative and Surgical Aspects of Mastocytosis
3.00–4:00pm Panel – question time with the doctors
From 3.00pm Flexible Afternoon Tea
4.00 – 5.00pm Dr Peter Hogan – Paediatric and Adult Dermatologist
5.00pm
FREE TIME – Conference Day 2 end
Conference Dinner – optional extra
6:30–9pm Venue - TBA
Attire: Smart Casual
The Australasian Mastocytosis Society (INC9896639)
PO Box 865, Port Macquarie NSW 2444 | T. +61 2 6583 5080 | info@ mastocytosis.com.au | www.mastocytosis.com.au
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2015 CONFERENCE PROGRAM (DRAFT)
SUNDAY, 3rd May 2015
8.30 – 9.00am Conference Registration (Day Guests)
9:00 – 10:10am Dr Velencia Soutter – (food chemical sensitivity)
10.10–11.15am
Professor Pete Smith – Mast Cell Activation – Mechanisms and Ways to Reduce
Symptoms.
11.15 – 11.30am MORNING TEA
The Australasian Mastocytosis Society Annual General Meeting (AGM)
TAMS Committee
Discussion – Future planning – walkathon, facebook support, support groups,
12:00-12:20
sub-committees, 2016 conference ideas/topics - conference written feedback
11:30–12pm
12:20 –12.30pm Final address TBA Close of Conference
12.30 - Networking / Guided tour of the Rocks - DM / Home time  (pack away)
More Information
1. Please bear in mind that alterations to this program may occur. We will endeavour to keep to our program
and will seek the support of all conference delegates in the process. We are only awaiting confirmation of
presentation title from one final speaker.
2. Hyde Park Inn have been alerted to possible concerns with sensitivities to chemicals and perfumes. They will
undertake precautions to their best ability. Please be mindful of your fellow masto mates and avoid wearing
perfumes, after shave and strong deodorants. Ensure you notify TAMS in your registration of any specific
needs you require our awareness of.
3. Child minding is being considered. Please contact TAMS directly via email to advise of any specific child care
support needs you may have. Our email is [email protected]
The Australasian Mastocytosis Society (INC9896639)
PO Box 865, Port Macquarie NSW 2444 | T. +61 2 6583 5080 | info@ mastocytosis.com.au | www.mastocytosis.com.au
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