Social and Epidemiological Research on Alcohol

Welcome

You are welcome to the website of Kettil Brunn Society (KBS) thematic meeting on alcohol epidemiology and policy 2010. KBS is an international organization of scientists engaged in research on the social and health aspects of alcohol use and alcohol problems. The meeting will take place from 15th to 18th Nov 2010 at the Speke Resort Munyonyo in Kampala, Uganda (http://www.spekeresort.com/). The meeting will be the first ever KBS meeting in Africa.

The KBS thematic meeting is being organized by Makerere University school of Public Health (MUSPH) in conjunction with KBS management. The members of the local organizing committee have been drawn from different departments of the University, organizations dealing with alcohol related issues and relevant government ministries. There is also an international advisory group that comprises the KBS management and other eminent persons in the field of alcohol research. The websites for MUSPH and KBS are www.musph.ac.ug and www.kettilbruun.org  respectively.

Why you shouldn?t miss this KBS thematic meeting in Kampala

  1. Sharing ideas with some of the world's top scientists on alcohol research

  2. Opportunity to be part of constructive discussions on alcohol policy and epidemiology involving a rare mix of policy makers, implementers and researchers

  3. Free training workshop planning and advocacy for evidence based alcohol policy/how to publish scientific articles/design and implementation of alcohol related interventions and programs

  4. A chance to see some of the world's best tourist attractions such as the mountain gollilas and source of the NileA chance to see some of the world's best tourist attractions such as the mountain gollilas and source of the Nile

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A few more announcements:
Dear All, there have been last minute changes in flights of some people. As a result one or two changes in presentations have been made. kindly check to see whether you are still comfortable with the program (Click to Download Latest Program).

  1. Kindly upload your paper. The discussant for your paper must be looking for it
  2. You can now upload your power point presentation now
  3. There will be 2 places where you can have lunch. Upstairs above the halls and nyanja restaurant 3 minutes walk down. In nyanja restaurant there will be a wide range of foods and prices. Another option can be arranging with your hotel if staying in the neighbourhood. it will be much cheaper.
  4. Keep checking your mails for any updates

A workshop on how to publish scientific papers has been brought forward to tuesday 16th Nov 2010 in Regal hall. Sorry for the inconveniences caused

A special arrangement for a reduced price has been made with the hotels recommended Details Here

All abstracts have been reviewed. and results sent to contact authours. If any has not received the results he or she should contact the secretariat at kbsthematic2010@gmail.com Anybody who needs a letter of invitation should contact the secretariat

If you intend to participate in sight seeing tour kindly specify which one by clicking on “travel to and around Kampala� then “tours and sight seeing�


Confirmed Guest Presenters for the KBS Thematic 2010 Meeting in Kampala

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Fees reduced for developing countries.

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