Month: September 2015

New Research…

Presenting new research is a key cornerstone of the conference and we are delighted that a number of key speakers will be presenting new findings.

Along with the launch of our new Innovation Platform this year, and a massively expanded poster area, we are building a meeting place where new ideas can be exchanged freely.

Conference Content Director speaks to the Huffington Post

Dr Sean Hudson, co-founder of Expedition & Wilderness Medicine and medical lead for UKMed, writes in the Huffington Post this week ‘Natural Disaster Relief: We Must Not Let Down the World’s Most Vulnerable Communities”…

Read more here

European Space Agency in on the act

Really pleased that Beth Healy at Concordia, Antarctica and the European Space Agency are getting so excited about Extreme Medicine ’15

Feeling rather rock ‘n’ roll about their tweet! @Bethahealey: Looking forward to a live link from Concordia to @extremeexpo in a few weeks! @esa @esaoperations @ExpedMedicine

Emily Knox on the refugee crisis

Emily Knox, head of International Family Tracing at the British Red Cross, said: “Many people are fleeing conflict or persecution. In addition, they have to cope with the trauma of the journey and separation from family members. Some arrive or travel through Europe not knowing if their families are alive or dead. The Red Cross is working hard to reunite those families separated on the perilous journey across borders.”  Meet Emily @ Extreme Medicine ’15