SECRETARY'S UPDATE, September 2015
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John C. Morris, M.D.
ATA Secretary/
Chief Operating Officer |
International Thyroid Congress (ITC)
We are now in the final stretch in preparation for October's ITC meeting in Orlando. As you might guess, it is a busy time for the ATA office as we prepare to welcome physician, scientists, members and non-members from around the world. And it will start with a bang! Don't miss Sunday afternoon's (5:00 pm starting time) opening ceremony, where we will introduce leaders of all sister societies and celebrate this, the 15th time, all four have joined hands for an international congress. The opening ceremony will celebrate our camaraderie and friendship as well as our special venue and raise the spirits for the great things to come during the week. After the ceremony will be certainly one of the program highlights of the entire congress – the opening session. This session (chaired by ITC Program Chair Rebecca Bahn), which is entitled "Highlights of the Last Decade" features four highly recognized experts speaking about the most important discoveries and events in Thyroid Autoimmunity (Sandra McLachlan), Thyroid Cancer (Martin Schlumberger), Thyroid Hormone Action (Douglas Forrest) and Clinical Thyroidology (David Cooper) over the last 10 years. It will be followed immediately by a welcoming reception to which all are invited to join and greet, and wine and dine.
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Ancillary and satellite programs taking place during the 15th ITC
Iodine Global Network Satellite Program - Agenda
15th ITC event at EPCOT®, Tuesday, October 20, 2015 –Purchase your tickets now
Early Risers at the 15th ITC
 Monday, October 19, 2015 Early Riser Symposium:
New Modalities in the Treatment of Medullary Thyroid Cancer (MTC)
(7:00AM – 8:20AM)
Co-Chairs: Ana O. Hoff and Laura Fugazzola
Molecular Mechanisms of MTC – Rui M.B. Maciel
Targeted Therapeutic Agents for MTC – Rossella Elisei
Management of Side Effects of Long-Term Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor Treatment – Barbara Jarzab
Update on MTC Guidelines – Samuel Wells
Tuesday, October 20, 2015 Early Riser Symposium:
Differences Between Pediatric and Adult Differentiated Thyroid Cancer
(7:00AM – 8:20AM)
Chairs: Rossana Corbo and Andrew J. Bauer
Thyroid Cancer Phenotypes – Sylvia L. Asa
Approach to Radioiodine Treatment – Cristoph Reiners
Thyroid Cancer Outcome – Fernanda Vaisman
Thyroid Cancer Guidelines – Steven G. Waguespack
2016 Dues Renewal Coming Soon
The ATA Board of Directors has approved maintaining the dues rate without an increase in 2016. We will continue the discount for paying early for Active Members. Watch your inbox for dues renewal via email in the next few weeks. Update Dues
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ACTIVE and SENIOR MEMBERS:
Look in your inbox for your opportunity to vote for ATA Officers and Directors via Survey Monkey ballot until October 5th. Please take the opportunity to read about the candidates in the 2015 election guide which you will find online in members only.
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