15th Congress of the APSR
Manila, 2010
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The 15th Congress of the APSR was held 22-25 November 2010 at the Philippine International Convention Center, Manila, Philippines
This page contains a snapshot of the contents of the Congress website at the close of the event on 25 November 2010.
Hosted by:
Congress President:
Final Report:
Congress Website:
- Welcome Message
- Year of the Lung
- About APSR 2010
- Scientific Programme
- Registration
- Call for abstracts
- Oral Presentation Guidelines
- Poster Discussion Guidelines
- Travel Grant Application
- Travel Grant Awardees
- Accommodation
- Social Programme
- PCCP Statement on Manila Hostage Incident
- Venue
- About the Philippines
- Sponsorship & Exhibition
Deadlines:
| Abstract submission | 22 August 2010 |
| Travel grants application deadline | 22 August 2010 |
| Last day of notification of acceptance | 31 August 2010 |
| Accommodation bookings | 8 October 2010 |
| Early registration | 15 October 2010 |
Congress Secretariat:
Barangay Pinyahan
Quezon City
1100 Philippines
Tel: (632) 924-9204
Fax: (632) 924-0144
pccp@skybroadband.com.ph
APSR Research Awards
The APSR is pleased to announce two Research Awards; the Harasawa Research Award and the Woolcock Research Award, to all current APSR members. The two awardees will deliver lectures at this Congress. Nominations can come from any current member of the APSR and nominees can be any current member of the APSR whose work enshrines excellence in respiratory research. Nominations should be sent to the APSR Secretariat (kyu00671@nifty.com) and will be considered by the APSR Research Committee.
The deadline for nominations is 31st July, 2010
APSR Medal
The award of this medal, to be bestowed during the this Congress, is for the advancement of respirology in the Asia Pacific region in fields other than research but including major achievements in advocacy, teaching, or clinical practice. Any current member of the APSR fulfilling the criteria is eligible for this award. Nominations should be sent to the APSR Secretariat (kyu00671@nifty.com) and will be considered by a committee comprising of the Chairperson of the Strategic Planning Committee, Chairperson of the Education Committee, Secretary General, Past President and President of the APSR.
The deadline for nominations is 31st July, 2010
Post Graduate Course
November 22, 2010
This course will present the latest updates in tropical pulmonary diseases and travel, asthma, pulmonary tuberculosis and practical tips on pulmonary function testing and chest imaging. In addition, a whole day course will discuss the latest in interventional pulmonary medicine with a hands-on workshop. Delegates will surely benefit from this post-graduate course since it is targeted towards physicians who require clinical skills and management in the practice of chest medicine.
Please note of the deadline for Early Bird Discount on 15th September 2010. If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us at pccp@skybroadband.com.ph
Please help us in disseminating this information among your colleagues so as not to miss such an opportunity.
We look forward to seeing you in Manila!
Dr. Lenora Fernandez
Local Congress Committee
15th Congress of the APSR
Come to Tee!
All local and overseas delegates are invited to a Golf Fellowship / Tournament on 22 November 2010.
Experience the fairways of Club Intramuros Golf Course located within the Walled City of Intramuros, which is at the heart of historic Old Manila. The course, built in 1907, is the oldest in the Philippines. This short par 66 golf course will walk you around the wall while you pit your skills in overcoming water hazards and even the wall itself!
Souvenirs and prizes for everyone.
Let us toss some grass and make lasting friendships!
For inquiries, contact the Congress Secretariat at pccp@skybroadband.com.ph