Final Results of PAX Elections

Adamian Leila, Gynaecologist, Russia. Education: Ist Sechenov Moscow Medical Institute Employment history: 1977 to 1989 - senior research fellow, Dept. Operative Gynecology SCOGP RAMS. Doctoral thesis for the diploma of doctor of medical sciences (M.D.). 1989 to present - Chief of the Dept. Operative Gynecology of the Scientific Center for Obstetrics, Gynecology and Perinatology (SCOGP RAMS). 2003 to present - Chair of the Department of Reproductive Medicine and Surgery of Moscow State University of Medicine and Dentistry (MSUMD) Ranks and Awards: 1993 - the rank of Professor, 2002 - a title "Honored Master of Science of Russian Federation", 2002 - the Prize of the Government of Russian Federation in the Field of Science and Technics for introduction of endoscopic technologies in gynecology, 2004 - the rank of Academician of the Russian Academy of Medical Sciences Professional Societies and services: Member of Scientific Councils of SCOGP, Moscow Medical Academy, MSUMD, AAGL International Advisor, ISGE International Board member, Vice-President of the Russian Association of Gynecologic Endoscopists, President of the Russian Association of Endometriosis Honorary Member of the "Circle Recamier", Chief Editor of the journal " Problems of Reproduction", reviewer of the "Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery". Main trends of research work and clinical practice: " Etiopathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of gynecologic diseases; " Social, reproductive, epidemiologic, genetic, neuroendocrine and immunologic aspects of genital endometriosis, classification of retrocervical endometriosis, programmes of preoperative examination and surgical and combined treatment (including own techniques); " genital malformations: hereditary and enviromental contributing factors, reproductive and sexual disturbances, new classification, the programme of complex examination including to-date imaging techniques and endoscopy, elaboration of new surgical techniques based on endoscopy (metroplasty, colpopoiesis) " pathogenesis of adhesions formation, reparative processes in operated tissues and organs " study of the ribonucleotide-reductase, cell iron, NO2, proteolytic enzymes, as the indeces of pathologic processes in human reproductive organs Surgery: " all conventional and advanced operating techniques for reproductive, reconstructive and radical surgery minimally invasive technologies (laparoscopy and hysteroscopy) used in 90% of all cases " new instrumentation, energies, synthetic prostheses, adjunctive materials " combined and simultaneous procedures correction of all gynecologic and concomitant surgical pathology Publications over 850 scientific papers, 6 monographies, 4 atlases, 4 manuals, 16 registered patents on inventions, 9 chapters for various books Educating and Teaching Activities: " 43 thesises fulfilled under her supervision " Continuous education of postgraduates, residents, and certifying courses for physicians from all regions of Russia " 18 international workshops and congresses on actual problems of gynecology and reproductive medicine (annually or twice a year since 1991) including interactive live surgery involving world renown surgeons and researchers.

Angioni Stefano, Gynaecologist, Italy. Dr. Angioni is a gynaecologist at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of the University of Cagliari, Italy (Prof. G.B. Melis) particularly involved on chronic pelvic pain and endometriosis laparoscopic treatment. Dr. Angioni is certified by the Italian society of endoscopy (SEGi) as Tutor from 1998 and as Expert-Examiner from 2005. He is a graduate of the University of Cagliari, and completed is residency in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Modena. He then undertook is fellowship in Endocrinology at the University of Cagliari. In 1993 he was intern at the Department of Ob Gyn of Clermont Ferrand (France)(Prof. M.A. Brhuat) and in 2005 visiting physician at Mount Sinai Division of Gynaecologic Oncology and Minimally Invasive Surgery (NY, USA) (Prof. F. Nezhat). In 1996 he received the European Certificate of Excellency in Gynaecology and Obstetrics by the European Boards of Gynaecology and Obstetrics. Member of SEGi, ESGE and AAGL Dr. Angioni has been invited speaker in many national and international meetings and is author and co-author of many book chapters and journal articles.

Audebert Alain, Gynaecologist, France. born 28 janvier 1942. Certifications : -Interne des Hôpitaux de Bordeaux -Chef de Clinique Gynécologique et Obstétricale (Faculty of medecine Univ Bordeaux) -Boards in Gynecology Obstetrics, General Surgery, Medical Gynecolgy and Gynecological Ultrasonography -Research Fellow in Endocrinology (Medical College of Georgia-USA) Member of Societies : -American Fertility Society (1972) -Societé Française d'Endoscopie Gynécologique (1977- Past President) -American Association of Gynecological Laparoscopists (1979) -British Fertility Society (1978) (Honorary Member) -International Federation of Gynaecological Endoscopists (1986) (Founding Member- Past Member of the Board) -American Society of Reproductive Surgeons (1986) -European Society or Human Reproduction and Embryology (1985) -International Society for Gynecological Endoscopy (1988) (Founding Member- Past Member of the Board) -British Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy(1993-Honorary member) -European Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy(1994) Member of the editorial board of : -Gynecologie Obstetrique Fertilite (Associated editor until 1999) -Reférences en Gynécologie Obstetrique (Co-editor since 1995) -Fertilidad y Reproduction Humana (Membre Correspondant) -Acta Europea Fertilitatis (Associated Editor) -Gynaecological Endoscopy (Past Board Member) -Maturitas -Medecine Therapeutique : Reproduction et Hormones More than 150 published papers or book chapters. Oral presentations in more than 500 Meetings. Clinical investigator of 5 recent anti adhesive systems.

Bhanuprasad Buparelia, Gynaecologist, UK. Bhanu Ruparelia is a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at Worcester, UK. I have special interests in Menopause, Osteoporosis and Pelvic Floor surgery. I innovated the use of Porcine Collagen as implant material for pelvic floor surgery in the UK, a topic on which I have written and presented at many international meetings. I also hold pelvic prolapse repair workshops for senior clinicians, both at Worcester and in Europe. I have experience in committee work, h aving been elected to the Council of the British Menopause Society for 3 terms, each lasting 3 years at a time. I have also sat on committees at the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in London. I look forward to participating in the new Pax Society and hope to play a contributing role in its proliferation.

Canis Michel, Gynaecologist, France. Dr Michel CANIS is Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Universitary hospital Clermont-Ferrand - France - Université d'Auvergne - Clermont I. He takes an active part in the International Centre for Endoscopic Surgery -CICE- which was sept up in 1990 by Pr BRUHAT and his team. Michel Canis was graduated from the University of Auvergne - Clermont I and from the Faculty of Medicine. He completed his Obstetrics and Gynecologic residency in the departement of Pr M.A. Bruhat. He spent one year (1990-1991) as research fellow in the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertiliy, Director R.S. Schenken. Chairman : C.J. Pauerstein, in the Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas. In has been nominated as University Professor in 2003. Pr Canis has been very active in gynaecologic endoscopy for over 25 years, was involved in the first laparoscopic radical hysterectomy - November 1989 Clermont-Ferrand and mainly involved in the fields of endometriosis and gynecological cancers. Since many years he is taken part to national and international gynecological meetings and workshops and he is special reviewer for many international journals, i.e. Obstetrics and Gynecology until 2001, Fertility and Sterility, Human Reproduction until 2005 and for the AAGL Journal. He is very active in numerous surgical societies : Collège National des Gynécologues Obstériciens Français, American Fertility Society, European Society of Gynecologic Endoscopy, American Association for the advacement of Science, Council member, and treasurer of the World Endometriosis Society, European Society for Gynecologic Oncology. Regarding the AAGL, Michel Canis has been very active for many years, served as chair of faculty for many AAGL postgraduate courses, annual meeting. He is AAGL's member since 1999, Member of the International Advisory Committee (2002-2005).

Coccia Maria Elisabetta, gynaecologist, Italy, Florence. Birth : 02/02/1960 Telefono: +393356346293 E-mail cocciame@tin.it POSITION: Associated Professor in Gynecology University of Florence Department: Dept Gynecology Perinatology and Human Reproduction COMPETENZE PROFESSIONALI 1989 Specialization in Obstetrics and Gynecology with 70/70 cum laude 1994 PHD in Perinatology 1995 Position : Researcher at Dept. of Gynecology Perinatology and Human Reproduction University of Florence 2002- Associated Professor in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Dept. of Gynecology Perinatology and Human Reproduction University of Florence Field of Interest and research: ENDOMETRIOSIS ENDOSCOPY IN GYNECOLOGY PHYSIOPATHOLOGY OF HUMAN REPRODUCTION (IVF/ ICSI) ULTRASOUND ( TRANSVAGINAL IN GYNECOLOGY) Stage in University: Prof Hamberger Sahlgrenka Hospital Goteborg (Sweden), Prof G.Hodgen JIRL Norfolk ( Virginia), Prof. Wattiez Clermont Ferrand ( France), Prof. Devroy AZ Freie Universitat Brussel (Belgium), Prof. Kuriak Zagreb, prof. Veiga Dexeus Insitute Barcelona ( Spagna) , other stages Trieste Palermo in Italy and abroad. Consultant for "Survey in endometriosis "and " Survey in birth in Italy" for italian Senate Author of 3 books and more than 200 publications in Italian and English language. 2000- 04 Vice president of Società Italiana Fertilità Sterilità and now in the Board Committee . Lectures more than 120 National and International Congress. Scientific Editor to CECOS News.

Crowe Alison, other, United kingdom. Alison Crowe, Scientific Communication Director, Corvus Communications Ltd, United Kingdom. Alison is well recognised for her role in co-ordinating important research programs to enhance our understanding of adhesions and their treatment. These include the epidemiology of adhesion-related readmissions (SCAR - Surgical and Clinical Adhesions Research), European-wide clinical trials and audits of adhesion reduction strategies, pharmacoeconomics and other surveys. She has worked consistently in adhesions research for over 12 years, has widespread experience in the organisation of meetings on adhesions and has worked with most of the leading adhesion specialists She is particularly well recognised for her abilities to facilitate between the interests of independent researchers and the adhesion reduction industry. Alison is also publisher of Adhesions News and Views a publication designed to broaden awareness of the burden of adhesions and prevention measures. In standing for PAX council she hopes to increase the awareness of PAX to researchers and surgeons, improve communications with the industry, enhance funding of quality research and fundamentally to ensure that the problem of adhesions to patients is reduced.

D'Hoore Andre, Surgeon, Belgium

Diamond Mike, gynaecologist, USA During his time at Vanderbilt University, Yale University, and now Wayne State University, Dr. Diamond has published or has in press over 290 original manuscripts, 115 book and journal chapters, and 500 abstracts as well as written or edited eighteen books or monographs. A large number of these publications have dealt with molecular biological mechanisms of peritoneal healing and adhesion development, as well as studies describing the frequency with which adhesions develop and the complications they cause. He has served as President of the Society of Reproductive Surgeons, as well as on the Board of Directors of the Society of Reproductive Surgeons, the Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists and the International Society for Gynecologic Endoscopy. He has served as Program Chairman for the annual meeting of the Society for Gynecologic Investigation, Co-Chairman of the Program Committee of the biannual meeting of the International Society for Gynecologic Endoscopy, Program Chairman for the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, and Director or Co-Director of four international symposiums on adhesions (in 1989, 1992, 1996, and 1999), as well as serving as Chairman of Postgraduate Courses for the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, American Society for Reproductive Medicine, and the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists. He has given over 650 invited presentations, including many lectures at National and International meetings, including three international endometriosis meetings. Dr. Diamond has been recognized for the quality of his clinical and academic work. In addition to being named to "America's Top Doctors" and one of the Best Doctors in American by many groups including Castle Connolly Medical Ltd, Ladies Home Journal, and Good Housekeeping Magazine, he was the first Professor from a clinical department at Wayne State University to receive the Faculty Research Excellence Award from the School of Medicine at Wayne State University. Additionally, he is the first recipient of the Kamran S. Moghissi Endowed Chair in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, as well as a 1999 recipient of the Wayne State University Board of Governors Faculty Recognition award for the book he authorized entitled "A Manual of Clinical Laparoscopy" published by Blackwell Scientific Publications in 1998. Finally, he has had six abstracts considered for the Prize Paper of the Annual Meeting of the Society of Reproductive Surgeons, five of which were named the Prize Paper in 1986, 1990, 1998, 2000 and 2003. Dr. Diamond served as a member of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Device Panel of the Medical Device Advisory Committee of the Food and Drug Administration from 1995-1999, and continues to serve as a consultant. He also has served on multiple NIH/NICHD study sections.

Dizerega Gere, gynaecologist, USA. Dr. diZerega is Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California in Los Angeles and Director, Livingston Reproductive Biology Laboratories. After receiving his MD from Baylor College of Medicine, Dr. diZerega completed his ob-gyn residency under Dr. Ted Quilligan at USC followed by a fellowship in reproductive endocrinology at the National Institutes of Health where he worked closely with Dr. Gary Hodgen. Dr. diZerega returned to USC to join the faculty in 1980 and attained a full professorship in 1987. Dr. diZerega has written over 230 peer-reviewed publications, served as editor-in-chief of 5 textbooks, and contributed numerous review articles and chapters. For more than two decades, Dr. diZerega's research has focused primarily on the cause and prevention of post-surgical adhesions, including participation in the development of INTERCEED, INTERGEL, Adept, Repel CV, Oxiplex AP Gel, Oxiplex SP Gel, and PROCEED as well as multiple pharmaceuticals. Among his many awards, Dr. diZerega received the Richard E. Weitzmann Memorial Award from the Endocrine Society in 1983 for his pivotal work on folliculogenesis and was recipient of the Lester T. Hibbard Award for Teacher of the Year from USC Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in 1995. Dr. diZerega served as Chairman and Organizer of the First and Third International Congress on Pelvic Surgery and Adhesion Prevention. He is committed to furthering the international cooperation and scientific contribution of the PAX Society's diverse and talented membership in order to improve patient outcomes worldwide.

Gomel Victor, gynaecologist, Canada. Dr. Gomel holds the rank of Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia. As Chairperson over fifteen years, he greatly expanded his Department which attained international recognition. His special research interests lay in gynecological surgery and reproductive medicine, infertility associated with tubal and peritoneal causes, fertility control, reproductive surgery, operative laparoscopy, in vitro fertilization, and reproductive physiology. Peritoneal adhesions and their prevention has been a topic of permanent concern throughout his professional career. He became internationally known for pioneering work in microsurgery and operative laparoscopy. He established an in vitro fertilization (IVF) program in Vancouver in 1981, and achieved the first Canadian IVF birth. He sits on the editorial boards of numerous international scientific journals, has served on Boards of Trustees or Executive Boards of many national and international scientific societies, including among others, the American Society of Reproductive Medicine (previously AFS), the American Association of Gynecologic Endoscopists (AAGL) and the International Society of Gynecologic Endoscopy. He became President of several societies, including the Society of Reproductive Surgeons, the AAGL, and the Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society. He was recently appointed to Secretary of the International Society of In Vitro Fertilization. He has been granted numerous honorary memberships and awards of excellence from international scientific societies and universities, including his own Faculty of Medicine. He was recently awarded the prestigious Chevalier of the Legion d'Honneur presented to him by Jacques Chirac, President of France.

Jeekel Hans, Surgeon, The Netherlands. Experience 1967 - 1969 Clinical and research fellow, Surgical Department Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard University, Boston, USA 1969 - 1974 Resident in training University Hospital Dijkzigt, Rotterdam, The Netherlands 1974 - 1976 Surgeon Medical Faculty Rotterdam, The Netherlands Department of Surgery, University Hospital Dijkzigt 1976 - 1980 Professor of Surgery, Medical Faculty Maastricht, the Netherlands St.Annadal Hospital, Maastricht, the Netherlands Staff surgeon Department of Surgery, St.Annadal Hospital, Maastricht, The Netherlands 1980 - Professor of Surgery, Medical Faculty Erasmus University, Rotterdam University Hospital Dijkzigt, Rotterdam, The Netherlands 1980 - 1987 Chief of surgical training University Hospital Dijkzigt, Rotterdam, The Netherlands 1987 - Head Department of Surgery, University Hospital Rotterdam, The Netherlands 2003; Director International Affairs ,Erasmus University Medical Center Thesis 1972 Cum laude. Erasmus University, Rotterdam, The Netherlands Subject: Immunological enhancement of skin allo- and heterografts Publications: more than 300 international publications and 55 theses. National and international positions: 1983 - 1984 Secretary General European Society for Surgical Research 1984 - 1985 President European Society for Surgical Research 1993 - 1997 Secretary European Surgical Association 1997 - 1998 Vice President European Surgical Association 1998 - 1999 President European Surgical Association 1991 - 1996 Board Member National Society of Medical Specialists (LSV) 1996 - 1997 President of the National Society of Surgery 1997 - 2001 Board Member of the National Society of Medical specialists (Orde van Medisch Specialisten) 1998 - 2000 President of the National Council of Training and Science Honorary positions 1988 Visiting Professor Edinburgh University 1991 Visiting Professor Madison University 1992 Visiting Professor South Africa University of Cape Town 1992 Honorary Corresponding Member of the Surgical Research Society of South Africa 1999 Fellow Qua of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow 2001 Honorary Fellow of the American Surgical Association 2002 Visiting Professor University of Hong Kong Medical Center 2003 Visiting Professor University of Southern California School of Medicine Editorial positions: " Annals of Surgery " British Journal of Surgery - 1997 " Clinical Focus " Collegium Internationale Chirurgiae Digestivae " Current Practice in Surgery " Erasmus Magazine " European Journal of Surgical Oncology " Hepato-Gastroenterology, editor surgical section " Journal of Bloodless Medicine and Surgery " Journal of Experimental and Clinical Cancer Research " Langenbeck's Archives of Surgery " Transplant Immunology " Adis International " Annales Chirurgiae et Gynaecologiae " European Digestive Surgery " Scandinavian Journal of Surgery Membership National Societies " Dutch Academic Specialists Society " Dutch Society of Gastro-Enterology " National Council of Training and Science " National Society of Medical Specialists " Dutch Society of Surgical Oncology Membership International Societies " Collegium Internationale Chirurgiae Digestivae " European Digestive Surgery " European Society of Surgical Oncology " European Society for Surgical Research " European Society for Organ Transplantation " European Surgical Association " International Association of Surgeons and Gastro-Enterologists " International Society of Surgery " International Society of University Colon & Rectal Surgeons " Surgical Association for Clinical Research in Europe " The New York Academy of Sciences " The Transplantation Society " World Association of HPB Surgery " Honorary Fellowship American Surgical Association

Koh Charles, gynaecologist, USA. Co-director : Milwaukee Institute of Minimally Invasive Surgery. Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.A.
Practice interests: Laparoscopic Surgery for Infertility and Endometriosis.
Graduate: University of Singapore
Postgraduate: Fellow - Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, London; American College of Obstetrician and Gynecologists

Koninckx Philippe, gynaecologist, Belgium. Philippe R. KONINCKX. (Belgium 11-10-1945) Trained as an OBGYN, and as an endocrinologist with a PhD on ovarian endocrinology and androgen production. He introduced and is board certified in nuclear laboratory medicine. Clinically he started the first menopause clinic on the continent in 1981, was in charge of reproductive medicine and IVF and later for endoscopic surgery. Research topics : Endometriosis ie the LUF syndrome, an NK cell related immunologic disease, deep endometriosis, the baboon model in Kenya the endometriotic disease theory, and genetics (Oxegene, Oxford) New surgical instruments such as the high flow insufflator, the uterine rotator for hysterectomy and the camera autocorrecting for horizontality. Adhesion prevention
Academically he is a full professor of OBGYN a visiting professor, master of arts and honorary Consultant at the University of Oxford, UK and a visiting professor at the Universita Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Roma, Italy. He is/was an editorial board member of the Journal of the AAGL , and an associate editor for Human Reproduction. He is/was an advisor to the Endometriosis Association, a founding and board member of the ESGI , a board member of the AAGL, of the ESGE and the VVOG . He is an honorary member of the Australian Endoscopy Society and of the SEGI and an honorary and founding member of the Indonesian Endoscopy Society Awards : following a series of research awards, he received in 2001 the 'Distinguished Surgeon Award' from the ASRM in Philiadelphia for his contribution to endoscopic surgery.

Daniel Kruschinski, Gynaecologist, Germany, born on 4th of February 1958 in Poland
Specialisation in Gynecology and Obstetrics from 1985 to 1991. Gynecologist at the University of Mainz 1990 to 1995. Senior Gynacologist, University of Bochum, 1995 to 1998.
From 1998 current position: Head of the Institute for Endoscopic Gynecology, EndoGyn, Seligenstadt, Germany (http://www.EndoGyn.com)
Activities: Board member of the ISGE, International Society for New Technology (ISONET) in Gynaecology, Reproduction and Perinatology. Member of ESGE, AAGL, of the FIGO Study Group on the Assessment of New Technologies (Subgroup: Gynaecological Endoscopy) Medical Advisor "Laparoscopy / Hysteroscopy" at OBGYN.net
Since 1990 scientific and clinical research in the field of gasless laparoscopy (Lift-Laparoscopy) with more than 3000 advanced operative gasless laparoscopic cases. Development and design of several abdominal wall lifting systems; the recent one being the "AbdoLift" from Storz. Actual Project: Franchising endoscopic surgery in gynecology in Germany and other countries.
Chairman of the 12th Regional Meeting of the International Society for gynecologic Endoscopy (ISGE) in Munich, Sept. 2007 (www.ISGE.de)

Mais, gynaecologist, Italy. Post-doctoral training Internship and Fellowship 1979-1980 Intern in Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology University of Pisa (Italy) 1980-1982 Fellow Scuola Superiore di Studi Universitari e di Perfezionamento University of Pisa (Italy) 1983-1984 Fellow Post doctoral Fellowship training Program in Reproductive Endocrinology, Fertility-Infertility Department of Reproductive Medicine, School of Medicine University of California, San Diego (USA) Residencies 1979-1982 Resident Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology University of Pisa (Italy) 1982-1983 Chief Resident Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology University of Pisa (Italy) License and Certifications 1979 Italian License Registration 1983 Italian Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Academic Appointments 1990-1996 Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology School of Medicine, University of Pisa (Italy) 1996-2001 Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology School of Medicine, University of Cagliari (Italy) 2001- Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology School of Medicine, University of Cagliari (Italy) Hospital Appointments 1990 Assistant in Obstetrics and Gynecology, County Hospital, Pisa (Italy) 1991- Assistant in Obstetrics and Gynecology, County Hospital, Cagliari (Italy) 2001- Senior Assistant in Obstetrics and Gynecology, County Hospital, Cagliari (Italy) Papers Published so far More than 500 papers have been published in Italian and International Journals (American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, BJOG, Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, Clinical Endocrinology, Contraception, Fertility and Sterility, Human Reproduction, Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, Neuroendocrinology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics, J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc, Journal of Gynecologic Surgery, J Minim Invasive Gynecol, J Ultrasound Med, Gynecologic and Obstetrics Investigation). Major Research Interests " Neuroendocrine control of pituitary function " Physiology of the menstrual cycle " Ovarian physiology " Pulsatile GnRH therapy " GnRH antagonists " Sterility " Preoperative Ultrasound Evaluation of Pelvic Masses " Laparoscopic Surgery " Prevention and Adhesion Formation " Sentinel nodes in gynecologic oncology " Laparoscopic Surgery in gynecologic oncology

Miserez Marc, Surgeon, Belgium. Academic degrees Medical doctor (MD) 1989 Doctor of Philosophy (Ph D) 1994 General Surgeon 1996 Current activities Full-time Head of Clinic in the Department of Abdominal Surgery University Hospitals Leuven Specific interest: pediatric abdominal surgery abdominal wall surgery bariatric surgery anorectal manometry Assistant Professor of Surgery Faculty of Medicine Catholic University Leuven Teaching activities since 1995: - surgical clinics - endoscopic surgery - practical animal laboratory sessions (pig, rabbit) Co-Director Center for Surgical Technologies (since 1/12/2003) Faculty of Medicine Catholic University Leuven Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons Glasgow (FRCS Glasg) Scientific activities *Secretary for Scientific Research and Board Member of European Hernia Society EHS (since 2001) * Regular reviewer for European Journal of Emergency Medicine and Acta Chirurgica Belgica *National representative of SACRE (Surgical Association for Clinical Research in Europe) *former Pesident and current Board Member of the Belgian Section for Abdominal Wall Surgery section of the Royal Belgian Society of Surgery) *Treasurer and member of the Executive Board of IPOKRaTES (Postgraduate Organisation for Knowledgetransfer, Research and Teaching Excellent Students) *IPOKRaTES Program Coordinator for Fetal, Neonatal and Paediatric Surgery *Member of the IPEG (International Pediatric Endosurgery Group) Standards/Ethics (Guidelines) Committee and Committee Outcomes & Research *Belgian delegate International Society for Surgery *Board Member and Secretary of the Belgian Association for Pediatric Surgery BELAPS (since 2004)

McVeigh Enda, gynaecologist, UK. Enda McVeigh is the Senior Fellow in Reproductive Medicine and Surgery at the University of Oxford. He spend 3 years (1994-7) as a member of the Reproductive Medicine team at the Hammersmith Hospital in London with Prof Lord Robert Winston while at the same time caring out research leading to his MPhil. Following this he undertook sub-speciality training in Reproductive Medicine at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford leading to dual accreditation in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Reproductive Medicine. He is a Consultant gynaecologist at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford and the Medical Director of the Oxford Fertility Unit. Under the guidance of Philippe Koninckx he is now lead gynaecological endoscopic surgeon at he John Radcliffe Hospital. He has organised a number of national meeting in both surgery and reproductive medicine. He is the founder of the Oxford School of Endoscopic Surgery (OXSES) while runs regular training courses including endoscopic cadaveric classes.

Molinas Roger, gynaecologist, Paraguay . Roger Molinas was born in 1968in Paraguay. In 1991 he graduated with honours as Medical Doctor and in 1998 he finished his specialization in OB&GYN at the National University of Asuncición (UNA, Paraguay). At the Catholic University of Leuven (KUL, Belgium) he obtained a Master (1998-2000) and a PhD (2000-2003) on the field of endoscopic surgery and adhesion formation under the supervision of P.R. Koninckx. He was a fellow in Reproductive Medicine and Surgery at the Leuven Institute for Fertility and Embryology (Belgium) and instructor at the Centre for Surgical Technologies (KUL). He is member of the European Society of Gynaecological Endoscopy (ESGE), the American Association of Gynaecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL), the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE), the Belgian Society of Reproductive Medicine (BSRM) and the Paraguayan Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics (SPGO). The results of his research have been widely published and presented at international meetings, where they received important prizes (AAGL 2001, ESGE 2001, ESHRE 2002, BSRM 2002, PAX 2003, ESHRE 2003, ESGE 2004). Currently he is coordinating scientific activities of the European Academy of Gynaecological Endoscopy and established a Centre for Gynaecological Endoscopy in Paraguay, where he is also developing a Primate Research Centre (Endo Center Paraguay) devoted to endoscopy, adhesions and endometriosis.

Shalev Eliezer, Gynaecologist, Israel. " Chairman, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, HaEmek Medical Center, Afula. " Professor in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Associate Dean and Head of the Technion American MD program, Faculty of medicine, Technion, Israel Institute of Technology. " Chairman, Israel society of Obstetrics and Gynecology " Member, Advisory panel on Maternal & perinatal Health & Obstetrics. International Federation Of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO). " Member, Advisory panel on Ultrasound, International Federation Of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO). " Member, Scientific Council executive committee, Israeli Medical Association. " Member, Advising committee to the Technology and Infrastructure Medical Device Department, Israel Ministry of Health. " Member, Israeli Ministry of health National council for Obstetric Gynecology, Genetics and Neonatology. Member, subcommittee for medical technology. " Member, Scientific advising committee, the Chief Scientist, Ministry of Health. Head, scientific advising subcommittee for obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive endocrinology.
website http://md.technion.ac.il/inner/personnel.php?Lecturer_ID=38

Van Der Wat Johan, gynaecologist, South Africa . Qualifications 1. MBBCh. (University Witwatersrand) 1973 FCOG (South Africa) 1981 Consultant (Honorary) 2. Department Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa. Special Achievements 3. Convener of the team that pioneered the world's first Mother/Daughter Surrogate triplet pregnancy. Important Positions held 4. Chairman - 7th World Congress of the International Society for Gynaecologic Endoscopy (ISGE). 1998 5. Chairman of the 9th Regional Meeting of the International Society for Gynaecologic Endoscopy Cape Town South Africa, September 2004 which focused on Endometriosis. 6. Appointed official advisor to Endometriosis Association (International). Membership - National and International 7. International Society for Gynaecologic endoscopy - (Board member) Elected x 3 terms. 8. Southern Africa society for Reproductive Sciences and Surgery - (Board member) 9. American Society for Reproductive Surgeons - by invitation Editorial board 10. "Gynaecological Endoscopy" Reviews in Gynaecological Practice Argentine Journal of Endoscopic Surgery Journal of the AAGL ad hoc review committee Publications 12 Publication 3 Textbook Chapters

Van Goor Harry , Surgeon, The netherlands

Verguts Jasper, gynaecologist, Belgium. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Leuven-Belgium, born 12-3-1974. MD at Katholic University of Leuven 1999, residency in obstetrics and gynecology under Prof.Dr.A.Van Assche and Prof.Dr.I.Vergote at Virga Jesse hospital Hasselt, UZ Gasthuisberg and Catharina hospital Eindhoven (NL). From 2004 till present working in the field of benign gynecology and uro-gynecology. Since 2000 faculty of the colposcopy course of the FGOG, member of the platform of the FGOG on gynecologic infections and endoscopy. Working at the lab of Prof.Dr.P.Koninckx on adhesion formation and prevention since 2005 and committed to participate and further build on the research and development in the PAX society.