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Date: November 11-14, 2013 Congress Venue: : Pacifico Yokohama

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Welcome Message
It is my great honour and pleasure as a congress president to welcome you to 18th Congress of the Asian Pacific Society of Respirology (APSR2013), to be held on 11-14th November 2013 at the Conference Center, Pacifico Yokohama, Japan. Following the success of the two previous congresses both in Japan, 1988 in Tokyo and 2006 in Kyoto, the Local Congress Committee (LCC) members of the Japanese Respiratory Society (JRS) are very honored to host the APSR for the third time. The LCC members are also pleased to note that this APSR2013 Congress is the 25th anniversary and a landmark in the history of the APSR. I look forward to seeing you in Yokohama in the Under the main theme for the APSR2013 ; Creating Harmony in the Asian Pacific Respiratory Medicine, the four-day congress will feature a comprehensive scientific programme, including post-graduate courses, plenary lectures, major symposia organized by 16 APSR Scientific Assemblies, which will be delivered by distinguished speakers in the field of respirology. In addition, oral and poster presentations will provide a perfect opportunity for researchers and clinicians as a platform for an academic and a daily clinical exchange. Young researchers and clinicians in the Asia-Pacific region will be able to improve their knowledge and skills through the discussion with many invited researchers from the American Thoracic Society (ATS), the European Respiratory Society (ERS) (ERS) and the Japanese Respiratory societies (JRS). The LCC will organize a variety of social events for delegates to enjoy. Toshihiro Nukiwa, M.D.,Ph.D.
President of Local Congress Committee of APSR2013 Medical Commissioner, South Miyagi Medical Center

One year after the tragic Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Disaster, with the medical supports from each country of Asia-Pacific region, Japan has remarkably recovered from both people`s and its land`s damage. Accordingly, we sincerely appreciate for all the supports and hope that the congress in Yokohama will be highly productive and exciting in terms of the scientific and clinical achievement. With this occasion, the congress participants will have a chance for further understanding of the Japanese historic disaster first hand by visiting the cities along the northern Pacific coast.

most beautiful autumn season.

Yours Sincerely,

APSR2013

18th Congress of the Asian Pacific Society of Respirology

Creating Harmony in the Asian Pacific Respiratory Medicine
Improving the standard of respiratory clinical care Supporting young researchers and clinicians in the Asian Pacific Region Contributing to the global health and science of pulmonology

Local Congress Committees

Honorary President President Vice President Yoshinosuke FukuchiJuntendo University Toshihiro Nukiwa South Miyagi Medical Center Shoji Kudoh Fukujuji Hospital Atsushi Nagai Tokyo Womens Medical University Keishi Kubo Nagano Prefectural Hospital Organization Masaharu Nishimura Hokkaido University Michiaki Mishima Kyoto University Shu Hashimoto Nihon University Yasuhiro Gon Nihon University Kazuhisa Takahashi Juntendo University Kuniaki Seyama Juntendo University Takahide Nagase The University of Tokyo Nobuoki Kohno Hiroshima University Mitsuru Munakata Fukushima Medical University Yoichi Nakanishi Kyushu University

Chair of LCC Secretary General Assistant Secretary Scientific program (Chair)

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Chair of Scientific (Central/Local) Treasurer Protocol Officer

Sub-Committee Sectors & Chairs

Scientific Program Public Relations Information & Technology Registration Tour Program Invitations Social Program Transport Publication International Cooperation Exhibitions Congress Facilities Communications Planning Meetings Management Jun Tamaoki Arata Azuma Yukihiko Sugiyama Hiroshi Kimura Kohei Yamauchi Yuji Tohda Kazuto Hirata Yoshinori Hasegawa Hirotsugu Kohrogi Minoru Kanazawa Tomoko Betsuyaku Ken Ohta Koichiro Tatsumi Akihiko Gemma Katsuyuki Kiura Eiichi Suzuki Kingo Chida Shigeru Kohno Tokyo Womens Medical University Nippon Medical School Hospital Jichi Medical University Nara Medical University Hospital Iwate Medical University School of Medicine Kinki University Hospital,Faculty of Medicine Osaka City University Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine Kumamoto University Saitama Medical University Hospital Keio University National Hospital Organization Tokyo National Hospital Chiba University Hospital Nippon Medical School Hospital Okayama University Hospital Niigata University Medical&Dental Hospital Hamamatsu University Scool of Medicine Nagasaki University Scool of Medicine

Invited Speakers
Three specialists, attracting international attention in their fields, will give special lectures at APSR2013.

Invited Lecture

Ronald G. Crystal
Weill Medical College of Cornell University, USA

Augustine M.K. Choi

Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, USA

Ignacio I. Wistuba
UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, USA

Congress Symposia
Hot topics and subjects of deep interest in respiratory medicine will be covered, in addition to regular Assembly Symposia.
Lung

Cancer
Future perspective of treatments for advanced lung cancer

Rare Lung Disease

Recent advances in rare lung diseases

Other

Categolies
Asthma, COPD, infectious diseases, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, and more being considered

Focus on the Next Generation

Sessions organized by the next generation of leaders, encouraging young researchers and clinicians to openly discuss their views.

Assembly Symposia
Internationally acclaimed specialists are on the list of speakers for the following sessions. The list will be on www.apsr2013.jp soon.
Clinical Respiratory Medicine New Horizons in Clinical Respiratory Medicine
Chair: V.K. Vijayan (Bhopal Memorial Hospital & Research Centre, India) Hajime Takizawa (Kyorin University, Japan)

Clinical Allergy & Immunology Current topics on asthma and COPD pathogenesis
Chair: Shu Hashimoto (Nihon University School of Medicine, Japan) TBA

Cell and Molecular Biology Hot topics in cell and molecular biology
Chair: Chul-Gyu Yoo (Seoul National University, Korea) Takahide Nagase (The University of Tokyo, Japan)

Environmental & Occupational Health and Epidemiology Lung diseases and indoor and outdoor environment organic and inorganic pollutants
Chair: Michele Carbone (University Hawaii Cancer Center, USA) Takashi Nakano (Hyogo College of Medicine, Japan)

Respiratory Infections (non-tuberculosis) Issues of pneumonia

Chair: Jun-Hee Woo (University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Korea) Kauhiro Tateda (Toho University, Japan)

Tuberculosis From Bench to clinics: focus on new TB clinical trials

Chair: Charles Yu (De La Salle Health Sciences Institute, Phillipines) Akira Watanabe (Tohoku University, Japan)

COPD Phyenotyping of COPD beyond spirometry

Chair: Sang Do Lee (Asan Medical Center, Korea) Masaharu Nishimura (Hokkaido University School of Medicine, Japan)

Lung Cancer Targeted therapy for lung cancer

Chair: Yoichi Nakanishi (Kyushu University, Japan) Rudolf Huber (University of Munich, Germany)

Asthma Recent advances in asthma management

Chair: Christopher Lai (The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong) Mitsuru Munakata (Fukushima Medical University, Japan)

Respiratory Neurobiology and Sleep The recent advances in sleep apnea in pathophysiology and treatment
Chair: Hiroshi Kimura (Nara Medical University, Japan) Mary Ip (The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong)

Critical Care Medicine ARDS: new definition and a new approach for the future
Chair: Hiroshi Kubo (Tohoku University School of Medicine, Japan) Younsuck Koh (Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Korea)

Bronchoscopy and Interventional Techniques Diagnosing Peripheral Pulmonary Nodules

Chair: Teruomi Miyazawa (St. Marianna University School of Medicine Hospital, Japan) Yehuda Schwarz (Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Israel)

Paediatric Lung Disease Innate immunity in children s lung health and disease
Chair: Anne Chang (Royal Childrens Hospital, Australia) Shigemi Yoshihara (Dokkyo University, Japan)

Respiratory Structure and Function Pulmonary Function Tests Update

Chair: Michiaki Mishima (Kyoto University) Peter D. Pare (University of British Columbia, St. Paul's Hospital, Canada)

Pulmonary Circulation Recent progress in the management of pulmonary hypertension

Chair: Sean Gaine (Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, Ireland) Nobuhiro Tanabe (Chiba University, Japan)

Interstitial Lung Disease Current Management and Novel Strategy for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
Chair: Yukihiko Sugiyama (JIchi Medical University, Japan) Yoshikazu Inoue (National Hospital Organization Kinki-Chuo Chest Medical Center, Japan)

And more
Postgraduate Course
November 11, 2013 This educational course is programmed not only for postgraduates and students, but is also interesting for researchers and clinicians. The world s top class specialists will give lectures across a broad spectrum such as the history of disease, diacrisis, medical treatment, future perspective on cell and molecular biology, COPD, lung cancer, and infection.

ESAP (Educational Seminar of the APSR)

November 11, 2013 As the name ESAP indicates, the purpose is to improve and disseminate contemporary state-of-the-art knowledge and skills in the study and practice of respiratory medicine in the Asia-Pacific region, by top-class specialists from various respiratory fields to present at educational seminars such as this one.

GINA
Global Strategy for Asthma Management and Prevention The Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) was implemented in 1995 with the release of the report "Global Strategy for Asthma Management and Prevention". The 1995 document was revised in 2001 and again in 2006. The 2013 revision will have a new format designed to reach practicing physicians with practical information about asthma care.

Patient Organizations
Presents workshop This open workshop will be held with the theme Sharing a common aim for better respiratory care Professional Societies and Patient Organizations (tentative) including an update report of Patient Organizations in Asia and Global Review on COPD/Asthma s Patient Organizations.

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Outline of Congress
Event Title 18th Annual Congress of the Asian Pacific Society of Respirology (APSR2013) Date 11-14 November 2013 Venue The Conference Center, Pacifico Yokohama [URL] http://www.pacifico.co.jp/ Official Language English Expected number of paticipants 2,500 from around the world Participation Fee Details on the official website

How to Attend APSR2013

To sign up to attend APSR2013, register through the official website or when you arrive at the venue. Online pre-registrations are now being accepted. For further information including the registration fee, please find at the official website.

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Call for Papers

The Scientific Committee welcomes the submission of abstracts on wide variety of topics in respiratory and related topics. Accepted abstracts will be published in a dedicated Supplement issue of Respirology, the official journal of the APSR. This Supplement will be given out to delegates at the Congress.

About Yokohama
Yokohama was the first harbour city introduced to the world as the entrance to Japan. Since the time its port opened, Yokohama has been vigorously acquiring new culture and information from foreign countries, introducing to Japan not only varieties of food but experiences from the broad spectrum of other cultures. This entitles Yokohama to be known as the birthplace of Japan's modern lifestyle. Yokohama, referred to as "Hamakko" in Japanese, is synonymous with cheer, enjoying life and willing to adopt whatever is good. Such a tradition of the "Hamakkos" cultivated long ago has been incorporated into the present fashionable and sophisticated streetscape. The place is also located next to the capital city, Tokyo. This all means you can experience the most cheerful atmosphere of Japan during your stay for the APSR2013.

Further Information and Online Abstract Submission at:

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APSR2013 Award:
A limited number of Travel Awards will be offered based on the scientific merit of submitted abstracts, to partially support investigators under the age 35 or less than 15 years post graduation to attend the congress.

Topics:
You may select one of the following thematic categories with a choice of clinical or basic science for your paper. An abstract cannot be submitted to more than one category.

Clinical Respiratory Medicine Cell and Molecular Biology Clinical Allergy & Immunology Environmental & Occupational Health and Epidemiology Respiratory Infections (non-tuberculosis) Tuberculosis COPD Lung Cancer Asthma Respiratory Neurobiology and Sleep Critical Care Medicine Bronchoscopy and Interventional Techniques Paediatric Lung Disease Respiratory Structure and Function Pulmonary Circulation Interstitial Lung Disease

Around the Congress Venue

Pacifico Yokohama is located in Minato Mirai, one of Yokohama's popular tourist spots. The venue is blessed with being in a great location along the waterfront and has a wealth of nearby attractions such as Red Brick Warehouse, a renovated historical building complex, plus several other malls where you can enjoy shopping and dining of every kind. Nearby amusement facilities offer entertainment day and night. Easy walking access from spot to spot makes the area a popular venue.

Make the accommodations

The official travel agency has a list of hotels close to the congress venue. Reservations for these hotels can be made online.

Presentation Format:
Abstract presenters may to choose to present their work (in English) either orally or in poster format.

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Travel or accommodation enquiries Nippon Travel Agency Co., Ltd. (NTA) convention_itd@nta.co.jp

Submission Deadline:

July 1, 2013

Further Information

http://www.apsr2013.jp
Secretariat Head Office
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