Dear
Colleagues and Friends,
Welcome
to the 2015 Annual Congress of the World Association for Medical Law.
The WAML Annual Congress provides an international forum for discussion of a
broad range of issues covering Ageing and Health Law, Informational Technology
and Health Law, Migrations and Health Law, Islamic Bioethics and related
topics. 220 abstracts were received and
reviewed by the selection committee.
Meeting
Highlights:
This
year’s Annual Congress is being held from Sunday, August 2nd through
Thursday August 6th, 2015 at the Hotel Vila Galé. The Hotel Vila Galé is located in the
historical centre of Coimbra, with a stunning view over the Mondego River. Hotel Vila Galé opened in 2010 and dance was
the theme chosen for the decoration of this hotel in Coimbra, which has two
restaurants, a bar, a convention and events area, a library and a Satsanga Spa
with indoor pool, gym, sauna, Turkish bath, Jacuzzi and rooms massages. One of
the strengths of this hotel in Coimbra, is the wide area outdoor pool with a
bar. The hotel offers free Wi-Fi access
in all areas. The proximity to the
historic centre of Coimbra, allows easy access to major cultural interest areas
such as the long staircase Quebra-costas, the Ancient Cathedral, the Church of
Santa Cruz, the prestigious University of Coimbra and its majestic library of
the eighteenth century, the Botanical Garden, the New Cathedral of the
sixteenth century and the National Museum of Machado de Castro. In the downtown
area, you will find lively streets, full of typical restaurants, bars and
shops.
The
advance program and other information is available at http://wafml.memberlodge.org/page-1841460.
Social
Events:
The
meeting kicks off with a welcoming reception Sunday evening August 2nd
at the outdoor pool area. Tuesday
evening August 4th enjoy a reception located at City Hall sponsored
by the Coimbra Mayor.
The
WAML General Assembly Meeting will be held Wednesday, August 5th
from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM and the WAML Gala Dinner and Award Ceremony will be held
Thursday, August 6th from 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Special
Acknowledgements:
I
would like to gratefully acknowledge all who provided so much input and effort
into the planning and implementation of the meeting. I
sincerely thank our invited speakers for their contributions to the program.
I
look forward to your participation and we are looking forward to a successful
Annual Congress. Welcome to both our
established and new colleagues! I hope that our new colleagues will consider
joining our association as members to take advantage of the year-round
interactions that our members enjoy.
Thank
you for your participation and enjoy the Congress!
André
Dias Pereira
2015
WAML Congress Program Chair
