“Albinism Europe is pleased to invite you to attend the 4th European Days of Albinism in Norway from 7th-10th March 2018. We are especially grateful to the NFFA – the Norwegian Albinism Association – and to our Scientific Committee for their support. This new EDA conference promises to be an extremely rich and unforgettable experience!

Numerous scientists from all over the world, representatives from more than 10 different patients’ organizations and over 30 young European people with albinism will gather near Oslo for a unique international conference dedicated to one genetic condition and all its aspects.”

Read the words from the Albinism Europe Scientific Committee
and from NFFA, the local organizers.

News

20/03/2018 – Photos from the 4EDA and 3RPA now available! Photos by Ana Yturralde – Photos by Lluis Montoliu
05/03/2018 – If you are attending the 4th EDA or 3rd YPA, make sure to read the information regarding arrival Day!  Click here to download!
27/02/2018 – Interested to know what the program the representatives of European associations will be following during the 4thEDA? Take  a look at their Preliminary program!
26/02/2018 – An updated version of the Scientific Program has been published. Click here to download it.
12/02/2018 – The Scientific Program is now available!
06/02/2018 – The early-bird registration rate has been extended to the end of the registration period, i.e. February 18th. So, don’t wait any longer: Register now!
01/02/2018 – Abstract submission for the scientific conference is now closed. The preliminary version of the scientific program will soon be available.
15/01/2018 – Early bird registration deadline extended! – The period of registration to the scientific conference at a reduced rate has been extended from January 15th to January 31st. Don’t hesitate any longer: Register now!
19/12/2017 – The 4thEDA has received the support of the International Federation of Pigment Cell Societies. The IFPCS is waiving four full registrations for IFPCS members willing to attend the conference. For more information and applications visit this page of the IFPCS blog. The deadline for applications has been set to January 15th.
24/11/2017 – Ikponwosa Ero, the UN Independent Expert on the enjoyment of human rights by persons with albinism, has confirmed her participation in the 4thEDA. She will give a talk about her activity during the Saturday March 10th morning session.
11/11/2017 – Apply for financial assistance!
The Organizers can waive the registration fee for up to three (3) researchers/clinicians willing to attend the 4th EDA conference but unable to cover the registration costs. Interested applicants must submit a letter of intent and a brief CV by e-mail to Lluis Montoliu (montoliu@cnb.csic.es) and Benoît Arveiler (benoit.arveiler@chu-bordeaux.fr) by December 15th, 2017. Every application will be evaluated by the Scientific Committee of Albinism Europe and the three selected candidates will be communicated by January 1st, 2018.
25/10/2017 – Call for abstracts is open!
25/10/2017 – Registration to the scientific conference is now open!

Travel Information

Venue

Hurdal syn- og mestringssenter
Østsidevegen, Hurdal
(North of Oslo)
Norway

Transport

Fly to Oslo airport where
a free shuttle will take you
to the site of the conference

New information about
the meeting point at Gardermoen airport

Accommodation

The official hotel is the conference venue.
All meals and accommodation are
included in the registration fees.