Conference 2012 - Uppsala

Uppsala, Sweden, 19-22 May 2012.

Main topics

• Ethical considerations for end of life treatment/palliation.
• Supportive and psychosocial care.

Winners of the poster prizes

 

We are proud to announce two winners of the poster prize at the NOBOS Congress.

In the category Outstanding Nursing Research, the prize is awarded to Alexandra Eilegård, Stockholm, Sweden, for the poster “Psychological health in siblings who lost a brother or sister to cancer two to nine years earlier”, and in the category Outstanding Clinical Care Issues to Anna Hjort, Århus, Denmark, for the poster “Debriefing: a method to cope when a   child dies”. Each winner receives €100. Congratulations!

NOBOS in the press

The local paper in Uppsala, Uppsala Nya Tidning, writes about the NOBOS and NOPHO Congresses (in Swedish).

We're off!

The NOBOS Congress in Uppsala started on Saturday evening with a Rock'n'Roll-style get together at Uppsala Konsert & Kongress.

Working group meetings

There will be several meetings with working groups and boards at the congress. (Updated May 14th)

Download - Working group meetings

General information

Official Language

The language of the congress is English.

Climate and Clothing

It is spring in Uppsala in May and the temperatures can vary from 10 to 20 °C. Please note there may be occasional showers. The organizers suggest that you bring a jacket or pullover and an umbrella or raincoat. Weather information and forecasts.

Passport and Visas

Delegates are advised to contact the nearest embassy, consulate or travel agency for information about the passport and visa requirements from their country for entry to Sweden.

Local Currency

The Swedish monetary unit is the Swedish krona (SEK), divided into 100 öre. In December 2011 ; Euro 1=SEK 9,04, USD 1=SEK 6,73, GBP 1=SEK 10,53. Major credit cards are accepted almost everywhere. There are several currency exchange offices and cash dispensers at Stockholm Arlanda International Airport and in Uppsala.

Exchange rates may vary. To see current exchange rates, please visit oanda.com. or x-rates.com

Electricity

In Sweden the electrical voltage used is 220/230V.

Force Majeure

The organizers are not liable for any claims for damages and/or losses if the entire conference has to be cancelled due to a force majeure incident.

Disclaimer

The organizers are not liable for damages and/or losses of any kind which may be incurred by the congress delegates or by any other individuals accompanying them, both during the official activities as well as going to/from the congress. Delegates are responsible for their own safety and belongings.

Insurance and Vaccinations

The registration fee does not cover insurance for the delegates. The organizers recommend that delegates take out insurance in their home country to cover pre-journey cancellation for personal reasons and necessary insurance to cover accidents, medical expenses and loss of personal belongings during the visit. No vaccinations are needed when visiting Sweden.

Sponsors and exhibitors

Check out the sponsors and exhibitiors at the congress.

NOBOS and NOPHO are very grateful indeed for financial support from the following sponsors of the Congress in Uppsala 2012. Please visit them by clicking on their name.

Gold sponsors

Social Events

There are a number of social events during the congress, such as the Get Together, the NOBOS Dinner and the Gala Dinner.

All social events require pre-registration.

Get Together, Uppsala Concert & Congress Hall , May 19

The Get Together will take place at Uppsala Concert & Congress Hall, Vaksala Torg 1.

A dinner buffet and drinks will be served. This event is included in the registration fees for delegates.

Additional cost for accompanying persons: SEK 400 (SEK 500 incl 25% VAT)

NOBOS Dinner at Norrlands nation, May 20

The NOBOS Dinner will take place at the Student Club Norrlands nation, Västra Ågatan 14. This event is included in the registration fees for NOBOS delegates.

Additional cost for accompanying persons: SEK  500 (SEK 625 incl 25% VAT)

Gala Dinner at Uppsala Castle, May 21.

Uppsala Castle dates back to the 16th century and has been the site of numerous historical events. The conference banquet will include a three-course gourmet dinner in the magnificent Hall of State, where Queen Christina of Sweden abdicated her throne in June of 1654. Today the castle houses the city of Uppsala's and Uppsala University's art collections. It is also the residence of the county governor.

This event is included in the registration fees for delegates.

Additional cost for accompanying persons: SEK 1000 (SEK 1250  incl 25% VAT)

Get to Uppsala

  

Getting to Uppsala is easy by air or by train. The city is located 40 minutes north of Stockholm.

Travel by train

Trains will take you right in the city center - no need for queuing at check-in desks at airports. Stockholm C is easily reached both from Oslo and Copenhagen, and there are quite frequent trains from Stockholm C to Uppsala C. Please check timetables and book your trip online.

• Frequency: More or less hourly trains
• Journey time: some 6 hours.
• Cost: Depending on when you book, but approxiimately SEK 1000 (approximately EUR 109)
• Tickets: can be booked online

• Frequency: Several trains daily.
• Journey time: some 8 hours.
• Cost: Depending on when you book, but approxiimately SEK 1000 (approximately EUR 109)
• Tickets: can be booked online

• Frequency: 2 trains per hour from 6 am to 11 pm.
• Journey time: 40 minutes. Cost: about SEK 60 (approximately EUR 7).
• Ticket Desk: you buy your ticket from a ticket desk in the main hall of the station or from a ticket-vending machine on the platform.

Travel by air

SAS is the Official Airline for the NOBOS Congress and offer a 10% discount. Book your trip at http://www.wideroe.no/sasdelegates and enter the event code SE1208. SAS also offers all participants to voluntarily offset their CO2 emission. http://www.flysas.com/emissioncalculator.

If you prefer to go by air, you can reach Uppsala from the four different airports serving the area as follows:

Stockholm-Arlanda International Airport is located between Uppsala and Stockholm, 36 km south of Uppsala.

Bus 801 runs between Arlanda and central Uppsala twice every hour from about 4 am until midnight, and once every hour between midnight and 4 am. The journey takes about 45 minutes and costs SEK 100 (approximately EUR 11). You cannot pay the ticket cash on the bus. There are vending machines at Arlanda airport terminals 2, 4 and 5 (Quickomat) where you can buy a one way ticket for the bus. Credit card only.

("Flygbussarna" connects Arlanda and Stockholm city. It is not recommended to go to Stockholm to reach Uppsala from Arlanda.)

Trains leave Arlanda for Uppsala Central Station directly from Sky City.

• Frequency: please consult the timetables online www.resplus.se.
• Journey time: 15-20 minutes.
• Cost: 95-130 SEK (approximately EUR 10-13) if ticket is purchased in advance. Tickets can be bought from the conductor on board for an additional fee.
• Ticket Desk: SJ Resebutik/Travel Office, in Sky City (next to Terminal 5).

Taxis leave from outside the arrival hall.

• Journey time: about 30 minutes
• Cost: about SEK 460 (approx. EUR 50). Ask the driver for a fixed price (“fast pris”) in advance. You can pay by credit card or by cash.
• You can make an advance reservation with Uppsala Taxi: +46 18 100 000 or with Taxi Kurir, Uppsala: +46 18 123456. A driver will be waiting for you in the arrival hall.

Stockholm-Bromma airport is located 9 km west of Stockholm Central Station and 70 km south of Uppsala. The airport bus runs between Bromma airport and Stockholm city bus terminal, next to the central station.

• Frequency: the timetable runs to connect with flight arrivals and departures.
• Cost: single ticket: SEK 79 (approximately. EUR 8) or a return ticket: SEK 150 (approximately EUR 15).
• Journey time to Stockholm: 20 minutes (depending on traffic).
• Ticket Desk: you buy your ticket from the ticket-vending machines or on-line on the flygbussarna.se website. E-ticket purchased on-line is valid for 12 months from the purchase date.

From Stockholm Central Station to Uppsala Central Station:

• Frequency: 2 trains per hour from 6 am to 11 pm.
• Journey time: 40 minutes.
• Cost: about SEK 60 (approximately EUR 7).
• Ticket Desk: you buy your ticket from a ticket desk in the main hall of the station or from a ticket-vending machine on the platform.

Stockholm-Skavsta airport is located 110 km south of Stockholm Central Station and 177 km south of Uppsala.

Airport shuttle buses run between Skavsta Airport and Stockholm Central Station.

Flygbussarna:

• Frequency: about 30 minutes after every flight arrival. The bus waits for delayed flights. Timetable online: www.flygbussarna.se
• Journey time to Stockholm: about 80 minutes.
• Cost: SEK 99 (approximately EUR 10) single ticket, SEK 178 (approximately EUR 18) round trip.
• Ticket Desk: you buy your ticket from the ticket-vending machines or on-line on the flygbussarna.se website. E-ticket purchased on-line is valid for 12 months from the purchase date.

From Stockholm Central Station to Uppsala Central Station.

• Frequency: 2 trains per hour from 6 am to 11 pm.
• Journey time: 40 minutes. Cost: about SEK 60 (approximately EUR 7).
• Ticket Desk: you buy your ticket from a ticket desk in the main hall of the station or from a ticket-vending machine on the platform.

Västerås airport is located 77 km west of Uppsala.

Bus:

• No direct shuttle buses to Uppsala.
• Shuttle taxi from the airport to Västerås Central station.
• Regional bus 804 or 774 from Västerås to Uppsala timetable (pdf) (in Swedish)
• Journey time: 1 hour 40 minutes. Cost: about SEK 120 (approximately EUR 12).

Train:

• Shuttle taxi from the airport to Västerås Central station
• There are no direct trains Västerås to Uppsala, but you can reach Uppsala by changing services in Enköping or Sala. Please se www.sj.se for timetables and prices.

Waiver

The organisers cannot take responsibility for late schedule changes or price changes. For updates, please check the airport websites.

Download - SAS Official Airline

Tribute to the pioneers

At the NOBOS and NOPHO Congresses in Uppsala in May 2012, there was a tribute to the pioneers in pediatric oncology. Among other things, longtime NOBOS members Gitte Petersen and Margareta af Sandeberg were interviewed about the history of pediatric oncology nursing.

See the film here:

http://www.nopho.org/film/nopho.htm

Welcome to Uppsala, Sweden for a Rocking Meeting 2012

On behalf of the organizing committee, we have the great honour and pleasure to welcome you all to a historical meeting in Uppsala. The 30th anniversary for NOPHO, and the 9th meeting for NOBOS. We do hope that this meeting not only will be as memorable as previous NOPHO meetings, but also to be an inspiration for the future.

Our work as doctors, nurses and scientist rocks, as well as our organizations, and we do hope that our scientific program and the social program will rock you all!

Many prominent speakers are invited to cover important topics, ranging from “novel therapy for brain tumours” to “ethical aspects on pediatric oncology decisions”, see Main themes below. We also hope for a lot of scientific contributions from our NOPHO and NOBOS members. This will as usual be an important part of the program.

A special section on Monday afternoon is about NOPHO/NOBOS history and future. Our Grand old men and ladies will join us in a program with a panel discussion where also the Swedish Childhood Cancer Foundation plays an important role. They celebrate their 30th anniversary as well during 2012. This will give us an opportunity to make the gala dinner extra glamorous at Uppsala castle.

The meeting would not be possible without funding and we are very grateful to all sponsors and especially to our Gold sponsors and to the Swedish Childhood Cancer Foundation.

We look forward to meet you all in Uppsala to enjoy science and Rock´n Roll together!

Need to re-visit Uppsala?

NOBOS wishes to thank all participants, lecturers, and the organizing committee working at the 2012 Congress in Uppsala.

If you want to re-visit your favourite lecture, NOBOS members have access to (almost) all presentations and abstracts from the congress - as well as from several previous congresses. Just log in and start browsing!

Not a NOBOS member? Get your membership here.

PS... there is also a gallery with photos from both the serious daytime activities as well as the more laid-back social program.