World Congress World Congress On Cord Blood Banking and Transplantation The Venue: Hilton Cancun Hotel. 08th to 11th October, 2009

NETCORD is an international society that aims to unite the supply and demand for units of cord blood through an inventory, such as global platform for the allocation of units of cord blood for use in transplantation. NETCORD Mission is to strengthen the quality of cord blood bank Umbilical through international standards and accreditation, as well as promoting research laboratory and clinical studies to expand the uses of cord blood. NETCORD for the first time in history, takes the seat of Congress outside of Europe and Latin America have chosen, particularly to Mexico as host country, taking the seat as the beautiful port of Cancun, Quintana Roo from 08 to 11 October World Congress On Cord Blood Banking and Transplantation INTRODUCTION

The Congress is aimed at all professionals involved in the transplantation of stem cells: Banks cord transplantation centers, and all those interested in the field of Hematology and Oncology. The quality of our conferences, is backed by a group of outstanding international speakers in the area of transplantation and stem cells, making it an attractive guaranteed the assistance of our guild, and a stage valuable for synergy with all professionals, and businesses. World Congress on Cord Blood Banking and Transplantation

World Congress On Cord Blood Banking and Transplantation ORGANIZING COMMITTEE INTERANTIONAL COMMITTEE Dr. Joan García López / President NETCORD Dra. Elizabeth Spall / Vicepresident NETCORD Prof. Eliane Gluckman / Secretary NETCORD & President EUROCORD Dr. Yves Beguin / Treasurer NETCORD Prof. Peter Wernet / Past – President NETCORD Mr. Alan Leahigh / Executive Director NETCORD

World Congress On Cord Blood Banking and Transplantation ORGANIZING COMMITTEE MASS Eva Delia Calderon Garcidueñas Cord MX, CNTS México Dr. Enrique Gómez Unidad de Trasplantes del Hospital ABC Dr. Alberto Olaya Unidad de Trasplantes del Instituto Nacional de Pediatría Dra. Consuelo Mancias Unidad de Trasplantes de la UANL Monterrey, N.L. Dr. Héctor Mayani Hospital de Especialidades CMN Siglo XXI IMSS

World Congress On Cord Blood Banking and Transplantation PROGRAM HoursWednesday October 7 Thursday October 8Friday October 9Saturday October 10 9:00-10:30REGISTRATION REGISTRATION Symposium 1A Banking Today Symposium 2A Collection Program for Umbilical Cord Blood Symposium 3A The status of transplantation in Latin America 10:30-12:00Symposium 1B Banking Tomorrow Symposium 2B Pediatric Transplantation Symposium 3B Cell expansion and optimization of the graft 12:00-12:30Coffee break Visit to commercial exhibition Coffee break Visit to commercial exhibition Coffee break Visit to commercial exhibition 12:30-13:30Magistral Conference Ellian Gluckman Magistral Conference John Wagner Magistral Conference Alejandro Madrigal 13:30-15:00Symposium 1C Quality and Accreditation Symposium 2C Adults Transplantation Symposium 3C Cord Blood Cell Therapy 15:00-16:00POSTERS 16:00-18:00Commercial Symposium 18:00-20:00 Ceremony Inaguration SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

World Congress On Cord Blood Banking and Transplantation PROFESSORS - M. Torrabadella (Spain)- A. Del Pozo (Argentina) - L. Bouzas (Brasil)- P. Rubenstain (USA) - S. Querol (UK)- E. Calderón (México) - J. García (Spain)- P. Warkentin (USA) - V. Rocha (France) - SteamCyte (USA) - L. Amat (Spain) - F. Locatelli (Italy) - J. Kurtzberg (USA)- J. Palma (Chile) - A. Olaya (México) - J. Barker (USA) - G. Sanz (Spain)- K. Ballen (USA) - E. Gómez (México) - C. Mancias (México) - E. Becerra (Ecuador)- J. Duque (Colombia) - J. Bernstein (USA) - E. Spall (USA) - F. Fransonni (Italy)- P. Wernet (Germany) - W. Fibbe (Leiden)- H. Mayani (México)

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World Congress On Cord Blood Banking and Transplantation INSCRIPTIONS Before July 31, 2009 $ 250 USD + LOCAL TAX As of August 01, 2009 $ 286 USD + LOCAL TAX Students, Residents, Nursing Residents of Social Work and $ 179 USD + LOCAL TAX Note: Cash payments in U.S. dollars. The fees are exclusive of LOCAL TAX Name of bank deposits : CONGRESOS, INCENTIVOS Y CONVENCIONES MUNDIALES, S.A. DE C.V. Bank: BANCOMER Bank Account: No Send deposit slip and / or mail data for billing: Tel.(55) y 81 Fax.(55)

World Congress On Cord Blood Banking and Transplantation WHY CANCUN? The Mexican Caribbean is a unique place in the world for its harmonious combination of natural beauty, and 25% of its total area is considered an ecological reserve and has the second largest reef system in the world. Sample of its cultural wealth, are more than 5 thousand archaeological ruins built by the Maya civilization, with 2600 years old For centuries no one realized what today is called the Mexican Caribbean, which appeared to Cancun, a city that emerged from the jungle and became the capital of international tourism in Mexico. Cancun is located in the heart of the Mexican Caribbean, is located on the Yucatan Peninsula and belongs to the municipality of Benito Juárez, Quintana Roo. In its vicinity there Maya sites such as: Chichen Itza, Tulum and Coba.

World Congress On Cord Blood Banking and Transplantation WHY CANCUN? Besides its natural beauty, archaeological, paradisiacal beaches bathed by the crystal clear waters and turquoise Caribbean Sea, Cancun is one of Mexican destinations safer and positioning at the national and international among many others is based on the following factors: - Excellent connectivity direct air flights with 200 in high season and 80 in low season. - 68% of the hotels are five-star level of luxury. - Wide variety of restaurants and nightclubs. - The shopping malls offer discounted rates for delegates and their companions. - Travel costs reasonable. - A destination clean, attractive and safe. Wide range of entertainment, culture and sports: from snorkel in cenotes and reefs to fishing, golf and spas. - A world-class destination that enjoys an excellent positioning which ensures a high number participants.

World Congress On Cord Blood Banking and Transplantation TOURIST ATRACCIONS Eco-tourism and adventure activities, Cancun has a wide and diverse range of tours that will allow families to live with nature and have unforgettable adventures. There is a daily supply of more than 140 different tours such as scuba diving, snorkeling in cenotes or reef, kayaking, biking to cross (in the middle of the jungle), snuba, Sea Trek, archaeological tours, environmental education, bird watching, for name a few. Ecological parks, including: Xcaret Xel-Ha Xpu ha Garrafón Archaeological sites as: Tulum Chichen Itza Coba Water sports and water sports: fishing, diving, exploration of mangrove islands, or simply visit Navigation and more.

World Congress On Cord Blood Banking and Transplantation TOURIST ATRACCIONS COBA COZUMEL ISLA MUJERES GARRAFONXPU - HA TULUM XCARET CHICHEN ITZA

World Congress On Cord Blood Banking and Transplantation PROPOSED ACTIVITIES The night life is an adventure in Cancun, because here are famous nightclubs with modern and sophisticated sound and light equipment, with different shows every night, world famous DJ's, live music, performances. The streets are dressed in light and color with artisans, photographers, street artists, people who come and go not to miss anything. Cancun's nightlife is undoubtedly one of its attractions. This is one of the reasons that Cancun annually receives more than three million visitors from around the world who want to have fun as anywhere else.

World Congress On Cord Blood Banking and Transplantation WHY THE HILTON HOTEL? The hotel is one of the most luxuries in Cancun, the plan offers only room Facilities: Pool, Tennis, Massage and Sauna. The hotel is known for its 18 golf holes, 700 yards of private beach and more than 30,000 square feet of space in living rooms, a large, functional Convention Center.. Services and facilities include Golf: a clinical staff of golf, electric cart, pro shop, rental equipment and golf shoes and cleaning equipment. 426 luxury rooms, all with terrace and sea view, coffee maker, hair dryer, air conditioning, maid service 2 times a day, 3 telephone lines, color television via satellite, connection to personal computer, rooms Non-smoking and mini bar.

World Congress On Cord Blood Banking and Transplantation Cancun Hotel HILTON Single Room $ usd Double $ usd * Prices per person per night Includes: Breakfast Bufett Taxes Tips to Buttons and comrades in the client's discretion INFORMS AND ACCOMMODATION BOOKING: Congresos Incentivos y Convenciones Mundiales Av. Circuito Azteca No. 25 Piso 3 Col. Cantil del Pedregal, México, D. F. C.P Tels: (55) y 81 Fax: (55)

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