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PROGRAMME AND REGISTRATIONScan the QR Code to find out more details or visithttps://www.nni.com.sg/education/events/Pages/16thAOMC.aspx
MESSAGE FROM THE ORGANISING CHAIRPERSONS
The 16th Asian and Oceanian Myology Center (AOMC) Annual Scientific Meeting will be heldfrom 6 to 8 August 2017 in Singapore. Since its first meeting in 2001, the AOMC AnnualScientific Meeting has attracted a broad audience from Australia, China, India, Indonesia,Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and beyond.
Themed “Enabled Living – Disabled but not Handicapped”, this year’s meeting will be focusingon the clinical management of common adult and paediatric muscle and neuromusculardiseases, as well as the multi-disciplinary approach to ENABLED LIVING - helping patientsovercome their handicap to lead fulfilling lives. We are involving patients, caregivers, patientsupport and patient advocacy groups from the region to be part of the meeting. In addition, wehave organised an educational workshop run by international experts on diseases of the muscleand neuromuscular junction.
We have arranged a rich social programme; there will be many activities for you and your familyas the meeting coincides with the Nation’s Independence Day celebration.
We look forward to meeting you in Singapore.
Thank you.
Assoc Prof Umapathi Thirugnanam Assoc Prof Josiah ChaiCo-Chairman Co-ChairmanOrganising Committee Organising Committee
VENUE
Grand Copthorne Waterfront Singapore392 Havelock Rd, Singapore 169663
SPONSORS
Bronze Sponsors
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Platinum Sponsors
3rd Day Lunch Symposium Sponsor
FACULTY
Dr Zohar ARGOVHadassah-Hebrew University Medical School, Israel
Dr Mavis ANGNational Neuroscience Institute, Singapore
Dr Omid ARYANISpecial Medical Center, Iran
Dr Rajesh BENNYMGM Medical College, India
Dr Shilpi BHATTACHARYAJindal Global Law School, India
Dr CHAE Jong-HeeSeoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University Children’s Hospital, South Korea
Dr Sophelia CHANThe University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Dr CHAN YeowTan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore
Dr Siwaporn CHANKRACHANGFaculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Thailand
Dr CHOI Young-ChulGangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, South Korea
Dr Craig CAMPBELLChildren’s Hospital, London Health Sciences Centre, Canada
Dr Hans Ludwig F DAMIANSt. Luke’s Medical Center, Philippines
Dr Charungthai DEJTHEVAPORNFaculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Thailand
Dr Phone DONESAVANHChildren’s Hospital, Lao PDR
Dr GOH Khean JinUniversity of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Dr Manfaluthy HAKIMUniversitas Indonesia - Cipto MangunkusumoNational General Hospital, Indonesia
Dr Yukiko HAYASHITokyo Medical University, Japan
Dr Tadayuki ISHIHARANational Hakone Hospital, Japan
Dr JONG Yuh-JyhKaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Taiwan
Dr Satish KHADILKARGrand Medical College and Sir J J Group of Hospitals, India
Dr Sara KHANAga Khan University Hospital, Pakistan
Dr KIM Dae-SeongPusan National University Yangsan Hospital, South Korea
Dr Andrew J KORNBERGRoyal Children’s Hospital, Australia
Dr Rajeswaran Deshan KUMARTan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore
Dr Nigel LAINGUniversity of Western Australia and Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, Australia
Mr John LANAGHANFEND Foundation Thailand, Thailand
Dr Wen-Chen LIANGKaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Taiwan
Dr Jeremy LIMOliver Wyman, Singapore
Mrs Piper MARSHMuscular Dystrophy Western Australia, Australia
Dr Tahseen MOZAFFARUniversity of California, USA
Dr Harumasa NAKAMURANational Center of Neurology and Psychiatry, Japan
Dr Ichizo NISHINONational Center of Neurology and Psychiatry, Japan
Dr Ikuya NONAKANational Center of Neurology and Psychiatry, Japan
Dr Katsuhisa OGATANational Hospital Organization HigashisaitamaHospital, Japan
Dr OhnmarYangon General Hospital, Myanmar
Dr Raymond L ROSALESUniversity of Santo Tomas Hospital, Philippines
Dr Oranee SANMANEECHAISiriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Thailand
Mr Adnan SARWARMDA Pakistan, Pakistan
Dr SHEN DingguoXiAn Gaoxin Hospital, China
Dr Shin’ichi TAKEDANational Center of Neurology and Psychiatry, Japan
Dr J Andoni URTIZBEREAInstitut De Myologie, France
Dr Rawiphan WITOONPANICHFaculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Thailand
Dr WONG Kum ThongUniversity of Malaya, Malaysia
Dr Jonathan YONGBiogen, Global Medical, USA
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GUEST-OF-HONOUR
Ms Yip Pin XiuParalympic Gold Medallist and Singapore National Swimmer
Grand Copthorne Waterfront Singapore
392, Havelock Rd, Singapore 169663Tel: +65 6233 1122 Fax: + 65 6233 1166 Email: [email protected]/ [email protected] Rates:Superior Room - S$210++ (single)Deluxe Room - S$240++ (single)
Copthorne King’s Hotel Singapore
403, Havelock Rd, Singapore 169632Tel No: +65 6318 3123/130 Fax No: +65 6732 5764 Email: [email protected] Rates:Deluxe - S$180++ (Single) and $200.00++ (Double)
How to Register• By Mail Registration: Print a copy of the registration form andmail to the Secretariat. Complete the form and mail it along withsupporting letters or documents, where applicable andpayment. Complete one form per participant. Please make acopy of your completed form (for your records) before mailing.
• By Email: Send your completed form and supporting letters ordocuments, where applicable to [email protected] Organiser is not responsible for electronic messages notreceived due to mechanical failure or circumstances beyond ourcontrol.
Trainee/ Student Registration FeesTrainee/ Student identification or proof of qualifying trainee/student status MUST accompany the registration form to qualifyfor Trainee/ Students fees. A letter from the head of departmentconfirming the applicant’s trainee status must accompany the“Trainee” registration form. Proof of status is also required whenregistering on-site.
Confirmation of RegistrationConfirmation of registration will be issued upon receipt ofcompleted Registration Form with relevant supportingdocuments and full payment. Please bring this confirmation tothe Registration Desk at the Conference as proof of yourregistration.
Cancellation and Refund PolicyNotification of cancellation must be sent in writing to the NNISecretariat. Registration fees are non-refundable.
Liability and DisclaimerThe registered delegate acknowledges that he/she has norights to lodge any claims against the 16th Asian and OceanianMyology Center Annual Scientific Meeting Organiser should theConference be hindered or prevented to occur by anyunexpected political, economic or pandemic events, orgenerally by force majeure, or by the non-appearance ofscheduled speakers or other reasons that necessitateprogramme changes. With registration, the delegate acceptsthis provision.
Every attempt will be made to present the programme asprinted. However, the 16th Asian and Oceanian Myology CenterAnnual Scientific Meeting Organiser reserves the right tomodify, or cancel, without prior notice, any of the arrangements,programmes or other items relating directly or indirectly to 16th
Asian and Oceanian Myology Center Annual Scientific Meeting,for any cause beyond its reasonable control. The Organiser isnot liable for any loss or inconvenience caused as a result ofsuch alteration. In the event of cancellation of 16th Asian and
Oceanian Myology Center Annual Scientific Meeting, all pre-paid fees will be refunded in full. However, the Organiser is notliable for any loss or inconvenience caused as a result of suchcancellation.
InsuranceThe Organising Committee is not liable for any personalaccidents, loss/damage of private properties of registeredparticipants during the conference. Participants should maketheir own arrangements with respect to personal insurance.
Letter of InvitationApplicants requiring an official letter of invitation for the purposeof obtaining a visa or permission to attend the 16th Asian andOceanian Myology Center Annual Scientific Meeting maysubmit the request to the Secretariat. The letter of invitation isnot a commitment from the Organiser to provide any kind offinancial support, hosting arrangement, nor does it guaranteean entry visa will be issued. The letter will be issued to therequesting delegate only after the registration fee has beenpaid in full. Expenses incurred are the sole responsibility of theapplicant.
The Secretariat may require 2 – 3 weeks to process therequest. We recommend that you apply at least 2 months inadvance.
Entry Visa Application and Validity of PassportThe registered delegate should have a valid passport,onward/return tickets, onward facilities (e.g. visas, entrypermits, etc.) to their next destination and sufficient funds forstay in Singapore. National passport holders of most countriesare permitted to stay in Singapore for up to 14 days withoutvisas. However, visas may be required for visitors from someother countries and participants are requested to clarify thesebefore travelling to Singapore. We recommend applying atleast 3 months in advance. Please visit the SingaporeImmigration & Checkpoints Authority website for moreinformation on entry visas: http://www.ica.gov.sg.
Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA)By submitting the registration, the registered delegate giveconsent to the use of his/her data in accordance with thePDPA. The registered delegate agree and consent that NNI,SingHealth and its related entities may communicate with thedelegate with regards to: a) continuing medical education; andb) healthcare educational conferences/ congresses via textmessage, voice calls, electronic mail or other means which NNI,SingHealth and its related entities (as the case may be) maydeem appropriate at the contact details set out in theapplication.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
HOTEL ACCOMMODATION AND RATES
The 16th Asian and Oceanian Myology Center Annual Scientific Meeting Organiser has secured special room ratesfor your stay in Singapore. Please book your accommodation directly with the hotel using the “Room ReservationConfirmation Form” for your room booking. Forms can be downloaded from event website. To confirm yourreservation, please provide your credit card and flight details. All guests are required to settle their hotel bill andtransaction directly with the hotel prior to departure. All rates are per room per night, inclusive of breakfast andinternet, and subject to service charge and prevailing government taxes.
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REGISTRATION FEES
Registration Category Early BirdBefore and On 9 June 2017
RegularAfter 9 June 2017 and On-site
Physicians* and Researchers/ Principal Investigators
USD 380 USD 430
Nurses, Post-Doctoral, Trainees** andAllied Health Professionals
USD 230 USD 280
Patients*** Free Free
Note: *Junior Consultants and Consultants are considered as Physicians. Others professionals will be considered as Trainees. **Trainee/ Student identification or proof of qualifying Trainee/ Student status MUST accompany the registration form to qualify
for Trainees/ Student fees. Proof of status is also required when registering on-site. ***Please produce a letter from your Neurologist/ Physician indicating your chronic neuromuscular condition for registration fee
waiver. Slots are limited and the organizers reserve the right to close registration at their discretion.
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
Poster PresentationSubmission Deadline: 19 May 2017
All abstracts must be submitted electronically. Selected abstracts will be showcased during theposter presentation. The two best poster presenters will be awarded the Presidential Prize ofUSD$500 each. Please visit https://www.nni.com.sg/education/events/Pages/16thAOMC.aspx forthe abstract themes, submission instructions, guidelines and the Abstract Submission Form.
Oral Presentation for Clinico-Pathologic Conference SessionSubmission Deadline: 30 June 2017
Participants are invited to submit interesting myopathy cases with muscle biopsies for presentationat the Clinico-Pathological Conference session. Each participant may present more than one case.All abstracts must be submitted electronically. Please visit our website for the submissioninstructions, guidelines and the Abstract Submission Form.
ENQUIRY & SECRETARIAT
16th Asian and Oceanian Myology Center (AOMC) Annual Scientific MeetingNational Neuroscience InstituteConference Secretariat11 Jalan Tan Tock Seng, Singapore 308433Tel : (65) 6357 7152 / 6357 7640Email : [email protected] : www.nni.com.sg
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PARTICULARS - Please write clearly in BLOCK LETTERS and return the completed form with payment.
Title: Prof / Dr / Mr / Mrs / Mdm / Ms (please circle)
Surname/ Family Name: __________________________________ First/ Given Name(s): _____________________________________
Designation: _________________________________________ Department: _______________________________________________
Name of Institution: _____________________________________________________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________
City: _________________State/ Province: __________________Country: __________________Postal Code : ____________________
Tel: ____________________Fax: ____________________ Email: ________________________________________________________
Please write clearly in BLOCK LETTERS how you would like your name to appear on the Certificate of Participation:
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
MCR No: _____________________________________________ RN No. : _______________________________________________
(For local doctors only) (For local and foreign nurses working in Singapore)
REGISTRATION FEES AND PAYMENT
Registration Category Early BirdRegistration and payment must be made before and on 9 June 2017.
RegularRegistration and payment received after 9 June 2017.
Physicians* and Researchers/ Principal Investigators
□ USD 380 □ USD 430
Nurses, Post-Doctoral, Trainees** and Allied Health Professionals
□ USD 230 □ USD 280
Patients*** Free Free
Note: All fees quoted are in US Dollars and and are inclusive of prevailing taxes. *Junior Consultants and Consultants are considered as Physicians. Others professionals will be considered as Trainees. **Trainee/ Student identification or proof of qualifying Trainee/ Student status MUST accompany the registration form to qualify for Trainees/ Student fees.
Proof of status is also required when registering on-site. ***Please produce a letter from your Neurologist/ Physician indicating your chronic neuromuscular condition for registration fee waiver. Slots are limited
and the organisers reserve the right to close registration at their discretion.
RSVP – WELCOME RECEPTION / SOCIAL PROGRAMME / GALA DINNER
Please indicate whether you are attending the following:□ Yes, I will be attending the Welcome Reception on 6 August 2017. □ No, I will not be attending.□ Yes, I will be attending the Social Programme on 7 August 2017. □ No, I will not be attending.□ Yes, I will be attending the Gala Dinner on 8 August 2017. □ No, I will not be attending.
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION
□ I would like to submit an abstract for Poster Presentation.□ I would like to submit an abstract for Oral Presentation for Clinico-Pathologic Conference Session.
PAYMENT METHOD AND AUTHORISATION (Please note that bank charges are the responsibility of the payee and should be paid at source.)
TOTAL PAYMENT AMOUNT: _____________________________________
□ Bank Draft or Local Cheque :
Bank Name and Cheque/Bank Draft No: _____________________________
for USD: ______________________________________________________
(Payable to “National Neuroscience Institute of Singapore Pte Ltd”)Payment by Cheque / Bank Draft must quote on the back of the Cheque / Bank Draft:* The delegate name *16th AOMC Annual Scientific Meeting
□ Bank Transfer
For payment by bank transfer, please provide the following details:
Date of Transfer: ___________ Transaction No.: ______________________
Payment of registration fee by bank transfer is to be made to:(Note: Registration fee excludes bank or transfer charges. Any bank charges incurred is payable by the applicant.)Account Name: National Neuroscience Institute of Singapore Pte LtdBank: DBS BANKAddress: 12, Marina Boulevard, Level 3 MBFC Tower 3, Singapore 018982Bank Code: 7171-028 Bank Account: 028-010067-1 Swift Address : DBSSSGSG
□ Credit CardI authorise the payment of registration fee by VISA or MasterCard.
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Credit Card Verification (CCV) Code: □□□The Verification Code is a three-digit number on the back of your credit card.
Cardholder Name : ________________________________________________
(please write clearly in BLOCK LETTERS)
Authorised Signature of Cardholder : __________________________________
Signature of Applicant : _____________________ Date of Signature : ________
PLEASE RETURN COMPLETED FORM WITH PAYMENT TO : The 16th Asian and Oceanian Myology Center Annual Scientific Meeting Secretariatc/o National Neuroscience Institute11 Jalan Tan Tock Seng, Singapore 308433Tel : (65) 6357 7152 / 7640 Email : [email protected]
REGISTRATION AND PAYMENTPLEASE RETURN THE COMPLETED FORM WITH PAYMENT TO:16th Asian and Oceanian Myology Center Annual Scientific Meetingc/o National Neuroscience Institute, Conference Secretariat, 11 Jalan Tan Tock Seng, Singapore 308433Tel: (65) 6357 7152 / 7640 Email: [email protected] Website: www.nni.com.sg
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