RespiratoryCounterpoint

Final Announcement

Asian Pacific Society of Respirology10 - 13 December 2004, Hong Kong

9th Congress of the

Hosts:

Hong Kong Thoracic Society

American College of Chest Physicians (Hong Kong and Macau Chapter)

Sponsor:

Hong Kong Lung Foundation

Photo: Courtesy of Mr. Andrew Tse of Helicopters Hong Kong Limited

*The printing of this Final Announcement is kindly sponsored by AstraZeneca Hong Kong Ltd.

Table of Contents

Welcome Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P.2

Invitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P.3

Local Organizing Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P.4

Congress Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P.5

Programme at a Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P.6

Faculty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P.7

Workshops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P.9

Registration Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P.11

Call for Papers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P.12

Venue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P.13

Hotel Accommodation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P.14

Sightseeing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P.15

Information on Hong Kong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P.16

Inserts

Registration Form / Hotel Reservation Form

Abstract Submission Form

Important Dates

Deadline for Abstract Submission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 July 2004

Deadline for Early Bird Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 August 2004

Deadline for Hotel Reservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 October 2004

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Welcome Message from the President of the Congress

It is my greatest honour and pleasure to invite you to attend the 9th Congress of theAsian Pacific Society of Respirology which will be held in Hong Kong on 10 - 13December 2004.

The APSR Congress, inaugurated in 1988 in Tokyo and initially held biennially, hasbecome an annual event since 2002. This reflects both the increase in the activities ofAPSR as a rapidly growing international society of respirology and the increasingchallenge of respiratory diseases for clinicians and scientists in the Asian Pacific region. Inthis region, asthma is common, and tobacco smoking, unlike the trend in westerncountries, is rising, leading to a great problem of chronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseand lung cancer. We did not need SARS to remind us that pulmonary infections, old andnew, are always a great challenge here, be it tuberculosis, HIV-related pulmonaryinfections, melioidosis, influenza, or SARS. And obstructive sleep apnoea is increasinglyrecognized.

In 2004, the 9th Congress of the APSR is organized jointly by the Hong Kong ThoracicSociety and the Hong Kong and Macau Chapter of the American College of ChestPhysicians, and is supported by the Hong Kong Lung Foundation. The Scientific Committeewill organize a most comprehensive and exciting programme in respirology that will beinteresting and relevant to specialists and general practitioners alike. A variety of programmesand learning modes will be offered – postgraduate sessions, state-of-the-art lectures,symposia, interactive sessions, and of course, free papers and posters, and exhibitions ofmedical products, equipment and publications. Leading respirologists from the region aswell as outside the region have been invited to participate.

Situated in the heart of Asia, Hong Kong is a most beautiful, dynamic and sophisticatedcity with a unique blend of East-meets-West culture. December is the best time of theyear with mild and fine weather (16 - 24°C). Come and enjoy the vibrancy generated bythe legendary shopping opportunities, internationally renowned cuisine, remarkableefficiency and friendly people.

The Organizing Committee is working very hard to put together a truly memorablecongress in December 2004. The Hong Kong community comes together and looksforward to warmly welcoming every delegate with creative social programmes andexciting activities. Your attendance will no doubt prove to be a valuable and enjoyableexperience both scientifically and socially.

Professor W. K. LamPresident9th Congress of the Asian Pacific Society of Respirology

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On behalf of the Organizing Committee members, I welcome you all to the 9thCongress of the Asian Pacific Society of Respirology.

The theme of this Congress, Respiratory Counterpoint, is highly befitting of the scenarioin the Asia-Pacific region. Respiratory diseases pose a heavy healthcare burden, andcountries in the region are afflicted with some of the highest prevalences globally ofconditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, lung cancer, andrecently, severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). While we still see a lot of sufferingfrom diseases that are now considered uncommon in the West, such as tuberculosis andbronchiectasis, we also witness rising numbers of conditions previously thought to beuncommon in Asian populations, such as obstructive sleep apnoea. Against this regionalbackground of respiratory health issues, we believe that the Congress will serve as acounterpoint for us to learn from each other. The Organizing Committee promises a richassembly of international and regional experts, who will share with us an array of scientificadvances and practical experiences.

Vibrance is not the only attraction in Hong Kong. Our city also has natural scenery andrich architectural heritage, although not often introduced to our visitors. One is drawninevitably into the vibrant throb of this City of Life, which displays a dynamiccosmopolitan outlook but which has also maintained many local flavours from ourChinese heritage.

We look forward to meeting you all in Hong Kong in December 2004.

Professor Mary IpChairmanLocal Organizing Committee

Invitation from the Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee

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Local Organizing Committee

President: Professor W. K. Lam

Vice Presidents: Dr. Christopher LaiDr. Alfred TamDr. Loretta Yam

Chairman: Professor Mary Ip

Secretary General: Dr. Thomas Mok

Executive Secretary: Dr. W. M. Chan

Treasurers: Dr. H. S. ChanDr. C. Y. Tam

Scientific Programme: Dr. David HuiDr. Kenneth Tsang

Publication: Dr. K. S. ChanDr. P. C. Wong

Publicity: Dr. Maureen WongDr. W. C. Yu

Exhibition & Congress Facilities: Dr. Kahlin ChooDr. C. M. Chu

Social Programme: Dr. S. S. HoDr. Joseph Pang

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Theme Respiratory Counterpoint

Congress Date 10 - 13 December 2004

Congress Venue Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC)1 Harbour Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong

Congress Secretariat MediMedia Pacific LimitedUnit 901-903, AXA Centre151 Gloucester Road, Wan ChaiHong KongTel: (852) 2559 5888Fax: (852) 2559 6910E-mail: meeting@medimedia.com.hkWeb-site: www.APSR2004.com

Official Language English is the official language of the Congress.

Academic Accreditation Continuous medical education (CME) accreditation and continuousnursing education (CNE) accreditation will be applied from relatedColleges in Hong Kong and the American College of Chest Physicians.

Letter of Invitation Letters of invitation to help overcome administrative difficulties in certaincountries will be sent upon request. It must be understood that suchletters do not imply any financial or other support from the LocalOrganizing Committee.

Exhibition In conjunction with the Congress, an exhibition featuring the latestproducts, equipment and educational materials in respiratory medicine willbe held on 11 - 13 December 2004. Admission to the exhibition is free forall registered participants.

Liability The Local Organizing Committee is not responsible for personal accidentsor damages to the private property of registered participants. It issuggested that participants make their own arrangements with respect tomedical, accident and other necessary insurance.

Congress Information

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10 Dec 2004(Friday)

11 Dec 2004(Saturday)

12 Dec 2004(Sunday)

13 Dec 2004(Monday)

Plenary Lecture 1(Tuberculosis)

Plenary Lecture 2(Asthma and COPD)

Miichiyoshi Harasawa MemorialLecture

Plenary Lecture 3(Lung Cancer)

Congress Dinner

Plenary Lecture 4(Respiratory Tract Infections)

Plenary Lecture 5(Sleep Disordered Breathing)

Closing Ceremony

Presidential Symposium

BusinessMeetings Parallel

Session 1A(Respiratory

TractInfections)

ParallelSession 1B

(LungCancer)

PosterViewing

Session 1

ParallelSession 2A

(COPD)

ParallelSession 2B(Radiology

GrandRound)

PosterViewing

Session 2

ParallelSession 3A(Asthma)

ParallelSession 3B

(SleepDisorderedBreathing)

PosterViewing

Session 3

ParallelSession 4A(Tuberculosis)

ParallelSession 4B

(CriticalCare

Medicine)

PosterViewing

Session 4

ParallelSession 5A

(NIPPV)

PresidentialBest PapersPresentation

Workshops1. Interventional Fiberoptic

Bronchoscopy2. Molecular and CellBiology for Clinicians

3. Obstructive Sleep Apnoea4. Recent Advances in

Thoracic Imaging5. Respiratory Care

BusinessMeetings

Registration

Ann Woolcock Memorial Lecture

Opening Ceremony

Cocktail Reception(GlaxoSmithKline)

Satellite Symposium 1(GlaxoSmithKline)

Dinner(GlaxoSmithKline)

SatelliteSymposium 2

(AstraZeneca)

SatelliteSymposium 3

(Eli Lilly)

SatelliteSymposium 4

(HK Medical Supplies & Daiichi)

SatelliteSymposium 5

(Boehringer Ingelheim & Pfizer)

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Programme at a Glance

Whilst every attempt will be made to ensure that all aspects of the Congress programme will take place as scheduled, the Local Organizing Committee reserves the right to make last minute changes should the need arise.

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Faculty

Professor Peter Barnes Professor of Thoracic Medicine, National Heart & Lung Institute, Imperial College, UK

Professor Eric Bateman Head of Division, Department of Respiratory Medicine, The University of Cape Town, South Africa

Professor Norbert Berend Director, Woolcock Institute of Medical Research, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Australia

Professor William Busse Head, Allergy and Clinical Immunology, University of Wisconsin Medical School, USA

Professor Moira Chan Chair Professor of Respiratory Medicine, University Department of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong,Hong Kong

Professor R. C. Chen Vice Director, Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Disease, China

Dr. S. T. Cheung Research Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Dr. C. M. Chu Senior Medical Officer, Department of Medicine and Geriatrics, United Christian Hospital, Hong Kong

Professor Neil Douglas Professor of Respiratory Medicine and Sleep Medicine, University of Edinburgh, UK

Professor Donald Enarson Director, Scientific Activities, International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, France

Professor David Ettinger Alex Grass Professor of Oncology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, USA

Professor Yoshinosuke Fukuchi Head of Division of Respiratory Medicine, Department of Medicine, Juntendo University School of Medicine,Japan

Dr. Peter Gibson Associate Professor, Department of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, John Hunter Hospital, Australia

Dr. James Ho Honorary Clinical Assistant Professor, University Department of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong,Hong Kong

Dr. P. L. Ho Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Dr. David Hui Associate Professor, Department of Medicine & Therapeutics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong,Hong Kong

Professor Mary Ip Professor of Medicine, University Department of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Dr. P. L. Khong Associate Professor, Department of Diagnostic Radiology, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Professor Sumalee Kiathoonsri Chief of Pulmonary and Critical Care Unit, Department of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Thailand

Professor Paul Kvale Professor of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, National Cancer Institute, USA

Dr. Henry Kwok Respiratory Medicine Specialist, Department of Respiratory Medicine, Ruttonjee and Tang Shiu Kin Hospitals,Hong Kong

Professor Burkhard Lachmann Professor of Anaesthesiology, Erasmus Medical Centre Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Dr. Christopher Lai Honorary Clinical Professor, Department of Medicine & Therapeutics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong,Hong Kong

Dr. B. Lam Associate Consultant, Department of Medicine, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong

Professor W. K. Lam Chair Professor of Respiratory Medicine and Head, University Department of Medicine, The University of HongKong, Hong Kong

Professor K. H. Lee Associate Professor and Senior Consultant, Division of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine,Department of Medicine, National University Hospital, Singapore

Professor C. K. Liam Head of Respiratory Medicine, University of Malaya, Malaysia

Dr. John Luk Associate Professor, Department of Surgery, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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Faculty

Professor William MacNee Professor of Respiratory and Environmental Medicine, ELEGI Colt Laboratories,The University of Edinburgh, UK

Dr. Judith Mak Research Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong

Professor Walter McNicholas Newman Professor, Department of Medicine, St. Vincent’s University Hospital, UK

Dr. Matthew Naughton Associate Professor and Head of General Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, Department of Allergy,Immunology and Respiratory Medicine, Alfred Hospital, Australia

Dr. Alan Ng Head and Senior Consultant, Department of Respiratory Medicine, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore

Professor Michael Niederman Chief, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine,Winthrop-University Hospital, USA

Dr. Clara Ooi Associate Professor, Department of Diagnostic Radiology, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Professor Allan Pack Director, Center for Sleep and Respiratory Neurobiology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, USA

Dr. Amanda Piper Senior Physiotherapist and Research Fellow, Centre for Respiratory Failure and Sleep Disorders,Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Australia

Professor Udaya Prakash Consultant in Pulmonary, Critical Care and Internal Medicine Department, Mayo Clinic, USA

Professor Klaus Rabe Professor of Pulmonology, University Medical Center Leiden, The Netherlands

Professor Sharon Rounds Professor of Medicine, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Brown Medical School, Brown University, USA

Professor Hidetada Sasaki Professor and Chairman, Department of Geriatrics and Respiratory Medicine, Tohoku University, Japan

Professor Y. S. Shim Director, Division of Pulmonology, Deparment of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Korea

Dr. S. Y. So Consultant Respiratory Physician, Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital, Hong Kong

Professor Colin Sullivan Head, David Read Laboratory, University of Sydney, Australia

Dr. C. M. Tam Consultant, Tuberculosis & Chest Service, Department of Health, Hong Kong

Dr. George Tipoe Associate Professor, Department of Anatomy, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Dr. Kenneth Tsang Associate Professor, University Department of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Dr. Trevor Williams Associate Professor and Clinical Director, Department of Allergy, Immunology and Respiratory Medicine,Alfred Hospital, Australia

Dr. Ivy Wong Honorary Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Dr. Maria Wong Associate Professor, Department of Pathology, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Dr. Loretta Yam Chief of Service, Department of Medicine, Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital, Hong Kong

Professor P. C. Yang Chairman, Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taiwan

Dr. K. M. Yao Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Dr. Y. Y. Yau Medical Director, Diagnostic Imaging Services, Hong Kong Adventist Hospital, Hong Kong

Dr. W. W. Yew Chief of Service, Tuberculosis and Chest Unit, Grantham Hospital, Hong Kong

Dr. Michael Yiu Medical Officer, Department of Radiology, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong

Professor Victor Yu Chief of Infectious Disease Section, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, University of Pittsburgh, USA

Professor N. S. Zhong Director, Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Disease, China

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Workshops

Workshop 1: Workshop on Interventional Fiberoptic BronchoscopyChairpersons: Dr. C. K. Liam and Dr. Kenneth TsangDate: Friday, 10 December 2004Time: 13:30 – 16:20 (2.5 hours)

Preliminary Programme

13:00 - 13:30 Registration

13:30 - 14:00 Overview of Ablative Techniques for Interventional Bronchoscopy– Professor Paul Kvale (USA)

14:00 - 14:30 Role of TBLB in the 21st Century- Professor Udaya Prakash (USA)

14:30 - 15:00 Bronchoscopic Intervention for Intraluminal Airway Obstruction– Dr. Alan Ng (Singapore)

15:00 - 15:30 Coffee Break

15:30 - 16:30 Bronchoscopic Case Presentations– Professor Paul Kvale (USA) and Professor Udaya Prakash (USA)

Workshop 2: Workshop on Molecular and Cell Biology for CliniciansChairpersons: Dr. Judith Mak and Dr. George TipoeDate: Friday, 10 December 2004Time: 13:30 – 16:10 (2 hours)

Preliminary Programme

13:00 – 13:30 Registration

13:30 – 13:50 Principles and Applications of Immunohistochemistry and In-situ Hybridisation – Dr. George Tipoe (Hong Kong)

13:50 – 14:10 Cell Culture for Airway Epithelial Cells– Dr. Judith Mak (Hong Kong)

14:10 – 14:30 Reverse Transcription PCR and Molecular Diagnostics– Dr. Ivy Wong (Hong Kong)

14:30 – 15:00 Coffee Break

15:00 – 15:20 Clinical Implication of Gene Expression Profile by Microarray– Dr. S. T. Cheung (Hong Kong)

15:20 – 15:40 Confocal Microscopy in Cell Biology– Dr. K. M. Yao (Hong Kong)

15:40 – 16:10 Medical Proteonomics: From Laboratory to Bedside – Dr. John Luk (Hong Kong)

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Workshops

Workshop 3: Workshop on Obstructive Sleep ApnoeaChairpersons: Professor Takashi Horie and Dr. David HuiDate: Friday, 10 December 2004Time: 13:30 – 16:20 (2.5 hours)

Preliminary Programme

13:00 - 13:30 Registration

13:30 - 14:05 Treatment with Nasal CPAP: For Who and Why– Dr. S. Y. So (Hong Kong)

14:05 - 14:40 Technical Aspects of CPAP Titration and How to Deal with Side Effects– Dr. Amanda Piper (Australia)

14:40 - 15:10 Coffee Break

15:10 - 15:45 Clinical Ways to Improve CPAP Compliance– Dr. David Hui (Hong Kong)

15:45 - 16:20 Treatment Alternatives other than CPAP– Dr. B. Lam (Hong Kong)

Workshop 4: Workshop on Recent Advances in Thoracic ImagingChairpersons: Dr. Hecta Ma and Dr. Clara Ooi Date: Friday, 10 December 2004Time: 13:30 – 16:30 (2.5 hours)

Preliminary Programme

13:00 - 13:30 Registration

13:30 - 15:00 Thoracic Imaging Workshop

Multislice CT in Lung Diseases – Dr. Clara Ooi (Hong Kong)

Applications of PET in Lung Cancer– Dr. Y. Y. Yau (Hong Kong)

15:00 - 15:30 Coffee Break

15:30 - 16:30 Film Viewing and Quiz– Dr. P. L. Khong (Hong Kong) and Dr. Michael Yiu (Hong Kong)

Workshop 5: Workshop on Respiratory CareChairpersons: Dr. C. M. Chu and Dr. Henry KwokDate: Friday, 10 December 2004Time: 13:30 – 16:30 (2.5 hours)

Preliminary Programme

13:00 – 13:30 Registration

13:30 – 14:15 Acute Applications of NIPPV– Dr. Henry Kwok (Hong Kong)

14:15 – 15:00 Domiciliary Use of NIPPV– Dr. C. M. Chu (Hong Kong)

15:00 – 15:30 Coffee Break

15:30 – 16:30 NIPPV Titration: Acute and Chronic, Choice of Machines and Trouble-shooting (with Hands-on Demonstration)– Dr. Amanda Piper (Australia)

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Registration Fees

Early Bird Regular On-site(on or before 31 Aug 2004) (after 31 Aug 2004) (after 4 Dec 2004)

CongressAPSR Member USD350 USD400 USD500Non APSR Member USD400 USD450 USD550

Workshop (per workshop)APSR Member USD60 USD80 USD100Non APSR Member USD80 USD100 USD120

Congress DinnerAPSR Member USD80 USD100 USD180Non APSR Member USD100 USD120 USD200

Registration ProceduresRegistration must be made with the registration form provided. Payment of registration fee should be madeby bank draft in US Dollars payable to “Hong Kong Thoracic Society Limited – APSR”. For credit cardpayment, only Visa or MasterCard will be accepted.

Registration form and payment should be sent to the Secretariat:

EntitlementsRegistered participants are entitled to attend all scientific sessions. They are also invited to participate inthe opening ceremony, exhibition and closing ceremony. Only registered participants are eligible to registerfor the workshops.

Cancellation and ReimbursementIf written cancellation of registration is received before 30 September 2004, 50% of registration fee willbe reimbursed. There will be no refund for cancellations received after this date.

Free Paper PresentersAll free paper presenters are required to register with the Congress for presenting their work.

Registration Information

9th Congress of the Asian Pacific Society of RespirologySecretariat: MediMedia Pacific LimitedUnit 901-903, AXA Centre151 Gloucester Road, Wan ChaiHong Kong

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The Scientific Programme Committee would like to invite abstract submission for the Congress. Allaspects of respiratory medicine are welcome. Only poster presentations will be offered at theCongress. Accepted abstracts will be published in the official Journal of the Asian Pacific Society of

Respirology named ”RESPIROLOGY“. The Committee reserves the right to reject abstracts and edit thelanguage. Presenters who wish to submit more than one abstract can photocopy the original abstract formattached to this brochure.

ApplicationPresenting author should fill in the attached abstract submission form and send to:

SubmissionAbstracts must be written in English. The length of the abstract should not exceed 250 words. A computer-generated Times New Roman 10-point font in single line spacing and justified right margin isrecommended. Please submit 1 hard copy and a computer file of the abstract to the Secretariat beforethe deadline. On-line abstract submission is available at www.APSR2004.com

Kindly note that abstract forms sent by facsimile will not be accepted.

DeadlineThe deadline for submission is 31 July 2004.

Notification Notification of acceptance will be sent out in August 2004. Details of the poster presentation will be senttogether with the notification.

Travelling FellowshipTravelling fellowship will be offered to APSR members from developing countries based on the merits ofthe submitted papers. Candidates must be younger than 40 year of age. Interested candidates mustindicate their wish to apply for the fellowship on the Abstract Submission Form. A reference letter fromtheir supervisor, a brief c.v. and mission statement must be submitted to support the application.

Scholarship for Best PaperTo encourage outstanding scientific research, scholarships will be offered to the 4 best papers based ontheir merits. The awardees will be informed before the Congress and oral presentations of their paperswill be required at the “Presidential Best Paper Presentation” Session on 13 December 2004.

Award for Best PosterBest Poster Presentation Award will be presented to the author(s) of the best poster(s) in each postersession in recognition of their outstanding work.

Scholarship from The Thoracic Society of Australia and New ZealandThe Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (TSANZ) will offer a scholarship to a young scientist orclinician (less than 15 years post medical doctor graduation) selected on the basis of his/her presentationmade at the Congress. The award is to enable the recipient to participate in the subsequent AnnualScientific Meeting of TSANZ (20 - 23 March 2005 in Perth) where he/she will present his/her work. A TSANZsubcommittee will attend the Congress to judge and select the candidate.

Call for Papers

9th Congress of the Asian Pacific Society of RespirologySecretariat: MediMedia Pacific LimitedUnit 901-903, AXA Centre, 151 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong

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Hong Kong – the heart of Asia

Equidistant from North America and Europe, Hong Kong is conveniently located at the very heart of Asia– it is halfway between Japan to the north and Indonesia to the south, and within two or three hours’ flightfrom all its Asian neighbours. It is the region’s top single travel destination with almost 70 airlinesconnecting it to more than 120 cities around the world. Millions of visitors arrive annually by air, on boardcruise ships which dock at a downtown cruise terminal, and by road and train across its border withmainland China.

Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre – the largest integrated complex of its kind in Asia

The Congress will be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). HKCEC is astate-of-the-art conference venue with magnificent views across Victoria harbour to Kowloon. Located inthe Wan Chai district on Hong Kong Island’s waterfront, it is conveniently located within easy walkingdistance of many major hotels, restaurants and shops.

Venue

Grand Hyatt Hong Kong Renaissance Harbour View Hotel Novotel Century Hong Kong

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For the convenience of participants, the organizer has pre-booked hotel rooms at the following hotelswhich are located in close proximity to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The hotels haveoffered special conference rates which are only available for reservation made through the Secretariat.

ReservationReservation of accommodation must be made on the hotel reservation form provided. Reservations willnot be confirmed unless they are accompanied by a one night deposit. Payment of one night depositshould be made by bank draft in US Dollars payable to “Hong Kong Thoracic Society Limited – APSR”.Reservation forms should be sent to the Secretariat.

DeadlineReservation must be made before 15 October 2004, or the availability of rooms cannot be guaranteed.

Cancellation and ReimbursementAll cancellations or changes must be made in writing. Cancellations of hotel reservation made after31 October 2004 will result in the initial deposit being forfeited. If notice of cancellation is receivedbefore 31 October 2004, 50% of the one night deposit will be charged as handling fee.

A 6-star hotel with a full range offood and beverage outlets. It isjust next to the Hong KongConvention and Exhibition Centre.

A 5-star hotel that offers aselection of restaurants and bars.It is just next to the Hong KongConvention and Exhibition Centre.

A 4-star hotel with a coveredwalkway connecting to the HongKong Convention and ExhibitionCentre.

A 4-star hotel within walkingdistance from the Hong KongConvention and Exhibition Centre.

A newly renovated 3-star hotelopposite to the Hong KongConvention and Exhibition Centre.

Hotel Accommodation

Name of Hotel Room Rate per Facilitiesnight per room

Grand Hyatt Hong Kong1 Harbour Road USD205Wan Chai (Single / Twin / Double)Hong Kong

Renaissance Harbour View Hotel1 Harbour Road USD175Wan Chai (Single / Twin / Double)Hong Kong

Novotel Century Hong Kong238 Jaffe Road USD90Wan Chai (Single / Twin / Double)Hong Kong

The Empire Hotel33 Hennessy Road USD88Wan Chai (Single / Twin / Double)Hong Kong

Harbour View International House4 Harbour Road USD80Wan Chai (Single / Twin / Double)Hong Kong

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H ong Kong is a vibrant city with exciting and diversified sights for all tourists. The nearby cities ofMacau and Shenzhen are attractive day-visit destinations. Local tours of the island and cruises arehighly recommended.

A day spent in Hong Kong is a lifetime spent anywhere else in the world. There is so much to do in sucha small area. More information can be found at the website of the Hong Kong Tourism Board.(http://discoverhongkong.com)

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Hong KongWith a land area of only 1,090.91 square km, Hong Kong is ranked as one of thelargest trade entities in the world. The estimated population is 6.8 million, almost98% of whom are Chinese. The official languages are Chinese and English. Cantoneseis the most widely spoken Chinese dialect, though Mandarin dialect is also spoken.

In 1997, Hong Kong reverted to China and became a Special Administrative Region(SAR) of the People’s Republic of China. Its existing capitalist system and lifestyle hasbeen guaranteed for 50 years after 1997.

AirportThe new international airport at Chek Lap Kok commenced service on 6 July 1998.It is situated on Lantau Island, which is an outlying island of Hong Kong, 34 km awayfrom downtown. The Airport Railway operates to link the new airport and LantauIsland with Kowloon and Hong Kong Island. The Airport Express train takes23 minutes to get to Central, Hong Kong, and the round trip fare is HKD180 (USD23).

Climate and ClothingHong Kong has a subtropical climate. Daytime temperatures in December varybetween 14°C and 18°C. Warm clothing is suggested during the day. Eveningtemperatures vary between 10°C and 16°C. A jacket or sweater is required inthe evening.

CurrencyThe Hong Kong Dollar is the unit of currency. The official exchange rate of the HongKong Dollar to the US Dollar is 7.78. The Hong Kong Dollar is available in $10, $20,$50, $100, $500 and $1,000 denominations. Coinage is in 10, 20, 50 cents and $1,$2, $5 and $10. Most currencies and travellers’ cheques can be changed at banks andhotels. Major credit cards are readily accepted in Hong Kong. There are no restrictionson the type or amount of money that can be brought into or taken out of Hong Kong.

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ElectricityThe electricity is supplied at alternating current and the voltage is 220 volts/frequency50Hz. Most hotels provide adapters.

Public TransportationPublic transport is inexpensive, efficient and frequent. The Mass Transit Railway (MTR),or subway train, allows easy passage throughout the territory. The Kowloon CantonRailway (KCR), or overland rail service, also operates a service to the New Territories.Ferries run regularly between Hong Kong Island, the Kowloon Peninsula and theOutlying Islands. Buses, trams and metered taxis are inexpensive and easily available.

Visa and Other RequirementsHong Kong has a very liberal entry policy that allows nationals of most countries entrywithout visas – even though they may require visas for Mainland China.

Requirements for visitors to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region remainmuch the same as they were under British sovereignty. The only difference is thatChinese, rather than British, consulate offices now accept visa applications. Theindependent Hong Kong Immigration Department continues to process andapprove applications for visas for those that require them. (Fax: (852) 2877 7711;E-mail: enquiry@immd.gov.hk)

For participants who want to explore China on their own, China visas can be obtainedfrom the Consulate Department of the Commission of People’s Republic of China,HKSAR. (Tel: (852) 2585 1794; Fax: (852) 2827 4557)

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