The 7th Worl Congress of the International Cleft Lip and Palate Foundation
Congress Theme: CLEFT Prevention Creating smiles... Changing lives
Dear Colleagues,
On behalf of the organizing committee of the 7th International Biennial Congress of the International Cleft Lip and Palate Foundation, I’m pleased and honored to invite you to the Congress.
This event will be held on the exotic, East African Islands of Seychelles from May 7th to 11th, 2012. The venue has been chosen with a vision to reach out to and includes more African delegates, as well as delegates from other developing countries.
The congress provides a unique opportunity that blends the culture of Seychelles with modern technology to present the state of the art scientific programs. An exciting social program is planned for delegates and accompanying people that will allow all to experience the pearl of the Indian ocean at its finest. We look forward to seeing you in Seychelles for an unforgettable experience that will be remembered for years to come.
Prof. S.M. Balaji
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, Congress President of CLEFT 2012
Dear friends,
It is my pleasure to invite you to the 7th ICPF 2012 International Congress on the Seychelles Islands of the East African coast from May 7-11, 2012. Luci and I will be there to give you a warm welcome to these beautiful islands, important information in the scientific field of cleft lip and palate care.
The ICPF Congresses are outstanding, providing education regarding the delivery of excellence in team care. These beautiful islands serve as a gateway for Africa, our primary focus. But as always, we anticipate the presence of professionals from over 50 countries, with various team members interested in advancing the science and art of cleft lip and palate and the care of associated craniofacial anomalies.
Prof. Kenneth E. Salyer
Plastic Surgeon, President of ICPF
Dear Colleagues,
I am happy to welcome you to the 7th Biennial World Congress of the International Cleft Lip and Palate Foundation. It is for the first time that the Congress is to happen in Africa. I sincerely believe that the cleft rehabilitation teams from this part of the world will be immensely benefit from the outcome of the Congress.
I am delighted to share with you that the conference has been planned with a good balance of stimulating scientific deliberation, vibrant panel discussions and path-breaking innovations to be presented. A good amount of time also has been allotted for leisure and socializing with Cleft teams across the world. On behalf of the ICPF, I once again welcome you to Seychelles for this congress.
Looking forward to meeting you in Seychelles.
Prof. Davis S.Precious
Maxillofacial Surgeon, Chair of ICPF
Dear friends,
On behalf of the International Cleft Lip and Palate Foundation, I am extending you a warm welcome to the 7th Biennial World Congress to be held at East African Island Nation of Seychelles. I am sure that the science, panel discussions and interactions at the Congress will greatly influence the perspectives of cleft treatment. I sincerely wish that all delegates, particularly those team with limited resources settings will imbibe newer and better prospects through this congress.
I wish all the delegates and the organizing team all the best for a successful congress.
Prof. Nagato Natsume
Maxillofacial Surgeon, Sec. Treasurer of ICPF
Organizing Committee
Congress President: Prof. Dr S.M. Balaji MDS., PhD, Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Managing Director, Balaji Dental & Craniofacial Hospital
Honorary President: Prof. Dr U.S. Nayak MS., MCh, FRACS (Melbourne), Former Prof. & Head of Plastic Surgery, Madras Medical College
Congress Vice Presidents: Prof. Dr Anand Kini, MS, MCh, Professor at Department of Plastic Surgery, Kasturba Medical College; Dr Wix Cupidon BDS., MSc, Ministry of Health and Social Services, Mahe, Republic of Seychelles
Congress Co-ordinator: Dr Faiz Mohamed Tanveer, Dental Officer, Victorial Hospital, Mahe, Seychelles
Invited Speakers
- Israel – Adi Rachmiel
- Switzerland – Albino Triaca
- Austria – Alexander Gaggl
- India – Balaji S.M
- Germany – Cesar Guerrero
- Canada – David S Precious
- Romania – Eduard Paraschivescu
- Nigeria – Fadekemi Oginni
- Finland – George Sandor
- USA – Ghali G. E
- India – Gosla Reddy
- China – Gumin Wang
- Japan – Hajime Sunakawa
- Germany – Johannes Schubert
- Korea – Jong Ryoul Kim
- Germany – Karsten Gundlach
- USA – Kenneth E.Salyer
- Brazil – Luiz Marinho
- China – Ma Lian
- USA – Marie M. Tolarova
- UK – Markus
- Japan – Masaharu Mitsugi
- Canada – Michael Cohen M
- USA – Rafael E. Alcalde
- Turkey – Reha Kisnisci
- Germany – Roland Wolf
- Japan – Toko Hayakawa
- Switzerland – Thomas Lambrecht J
- Netherland – Titiaan Dormaar