Polish Society of Allergology (or) Polskie Towarzystwo Alergologiczne was founded in 1982, based on the mission of: 1. assembling people who work, or are interested in, experimental and clinical allergology, or related areas, 2. representing Polish allergology at home and abroad,3. propagation of knowledge about allergology in the society, including, in particular, medical students, physicians, other medical staff and technical personnel, 4. participation in professional development of doctors in the field of allergology, 5. cooperation with state administration agencies, professional self-governments and associations with the aim to ensure appropriate level of health care in the field of allergology in Poland, 6. conducting and supporting various forms of training and educational activities, arranged for the representatives of the medical community and related areas, to extend the knowledge and practical skills in the field of allergology. Objectives of PTA: • initiation of research in the field of epidemiology, etiopathogenesis, diagnostics, prophylactics, treatment and pharmacoeconomics of allergic diseases, • applications to appropriate authorities concerning organization of programs of prevention and counteraction against allergic diseases in Poland, • delegating representatives to the organs appointed according to applicable law, • organization of public presentations, trainings, courses, lectures, scientific sessions, symposiums, conferences, congresses, and other forms of propagation of knowledge concerning experimental and clinical allergology, • development of education programs and professional development of doctors and nurses in the field of allergology, • active support of various forms of professional development of medical staff, in particular doctors – allergologists, • cooperation with Polish and foreign research and health care institutions and related societies, interested in the problems of fighting allergic diseases, • publishing activities according to applicable regulations in this area, • subsidizing research in experimental and clinical allergology, to the extent allowed by resources at the Society’s disposal, • founding awards and grants for younger members of the Society distinguishing themselves in scientific activity, in particular for doctoral dissertations presented and original papers published, • awarding the titles of honorary members of the Society, medals "For Merit in the Development of Polish Allergology”, as well as motions for awarding state decorations to those who contributed significantly to the development of Polish allergology, • establishing thematic sections, working groups and interest groups for realization of specific tasks, • development, propagation and updating of diagnostic and therapeutic standards in allergology.
President
Prof. Maciej Kupczyk
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