Annual Scientific Meeting

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Dr. Victoria ATKINSON, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Australia

Dr. Peter W G BROWN, Northern General Hospital, United Kingdom

Dr. Mark CALLAWAY, Bristol Royal Infirmary, United Kingdom

Dr. Kling W K CHONG, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, United Kingdom

Dr. Tom CROSBY, Velindre Cancer Centre, United Kingdom

Dr. Jeffrey Chee Hong GOH, Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital, Australia

Dr. Eva HOFFMANN, West German Cancer Center, University Hospital Essen, Germany

Dr. Giles MASKELL, Royal Cornwall Hospital, United Kingdom

Dr. Shaun G McGEE, Salisbury District Hospital, United Kingdom

Dr. Peter J OSTLER, Mount Vernon Cancer Centre, United Kingdom

Dr. John STAFFURTH, Velindre Cancer Centre, United Kingdom

Prof. Sumitra THONGPRASERT, Chiang Mai University, Thailand

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Dr. Ting Kun AU YONG, Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Dr. Kuen CHAN, Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital

Dr. Oscar Siu Hong CHAN, Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital

Dr. Pui Wai CHENG, St. Teresa's Hospital

Dr. Carmen Chi Min CHO, Prince of Wales Hospital

Dr. Kam Fuk FOK, Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Dr. Wai Yin HO, Queen Mary Hospital

Dr. Esther Hiu Yee HUNG, Prince of Wales Hospital

Prof. Fernand M. LAI, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Dr. Ka On LAM, The University of Hong Kong

Dr. Brian Hung Hin LANG, The University of Hong Kong

Dr. Martin Wai Ming LAW, Queen Mary Hospital

Dr. Victor Ho Fun LEE, The University of Hong Kong

Dr. Warren Kam Wing LEUNG, Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital

Prof. Ronald Ching Wan MA, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Dr. Darren Ming Chun POON, Prince of Wales Hospital

Dr. Wai Lun POON, Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Dr. Tony Wai Hung SHEK, Queen Mary Hospital

Dr. Deyond Yung Woon SIU, Kwong Wah Hospital

Dr. Po Chor TAM, The University of Hong Kong

Dr. Benz Chi Ping WONG, Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Prof. Winnie YEO, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

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Abstract Submissions are invited for Proffered Paper (Oral) and E-Poster Presentations.

Important Dates

Deadline for Submission of Abstracts: 31 July 2015

Deadline for Submission of Manuscripts: 31 August 2015 Extended to 21 September 2015

Results Notification: September 2015

Deadline for Presenting Author Registration: 30 September 2015

Abstracts must be submitted via this website http://www.hkcr.org/account.php/login on or before 31 July 2015.  Submission by post, email or fax will not be accepted.  Late submissions will not be considered.  Please read the Notes on Electronic Submission of Abstracts for details of submission guidelines.

The Hong Kong Society of Diagnostic Radiologists Trust Fund Award (kindly sponsored by HKSDR Trust Fund)

Hong Kong Society of Clinical Oncology Award (kindly sponsored by HKSCO)

Hong Kong Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Award (kindly sponsored by HKSNMMI)

The Hong Kong Society of Interventional Radiology Award (kindly sponsored by HKSIR)

The Young Presenter's Award – Clinical Oncology (kindly sponsored by Dr. Lau Wai Hon)

The Young Presenter's Award – Nuclear Medicine (kindly sponsored by HKSNMMI)

The Best Original Paper for the Hong Kong Journal of Radiology (kindly sponsored by HKCR Education & Research Fund)

Details of eligibility of different awards are available at http://www.hkcr.org/call.php/call_awards

Authors who wish to have their papers considered for The Best Original Paper for Hong Kong Journal of Radiology should also submit the full manuscript, in addition to the abstract, to the College Secretariat via email at asm_abstract@hkcr.org by 31 August 2015. Please refer to "Instructions for Authors" for details of manuscript format. Participants who have submitted the abstract are strongly encouraged to submit the manuscript for this award.

Accepted abstracts will be printed in the Programme Book only if the Presenting Author has registered and paid the registration fee in full by 30 September 2015.

Registration fees for delegates include a copy of a programme book, coffee breaks and lunch(es) during the meeting period.  Conference kits are for full registrants only.  All bank charges must be pre-paid.

Registration Fees for Local / Overseas Delegates

Method of Payment

- Cheque in Hong Kong Dollars (HKD) made payable to "HONG KONG ACADEMY OF MEDICINE". For overseas delegates, personal cheques are not accepted.

- Bank Draft in US Dollars (USD) made payable to "HONG KONG ACADEMY OF MEDICINE".

- Payment by Credit Card in Hong Kong Dollars (HKD) for overseas delegates only. The following credit cards are accepted: VISA / MASTERCARD

Method of Registration

Please register by one of the following methods:

- By fax

- By mail

For registration, please return the completed registration form with payment to:

Conference Department

Hong Kong Academy of Medicine

Room 808, 8/F, HKAM Jockey Club Building

99 Wong Chuk Hang Road

Aberdeen, Hong Kong SAR, China

Attention: Registration Secretariat of HKCR 23rd ASM

Tel: (852) 2871 8787

Fax: (852) 2871 8898

Email: HKCR@hkam.org.hk

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Important Information

In the event of cancellation, a refund of the total registration fee paid (minus a 25% administration fee) will be made, on provision of a written notice received by Registration Secretariat on or before 30 September 2015. After this date, no refund can be made for cancellation.  Please note that all refunds will be issued only after the meeting.  In case of cancellation due to bad weather or other uncontrollable factors, no refund will be entertained.

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Please remember to register for your CME/CPD points on both days of the meeting.

*All the above rates are quoted on per room per night basis inclusive of service charge & tax for the period between 13-16 November 2015. Room rates are for reference only and availability will subject to hotel's confirmation upon reservation.

For accommodation reservation and enquiries, please contact Swire Travel Ltd.:

Mr. Toby Chui, Project Executive, Destinations & Events Management, Swire Travel Limited

6/F, Cambridge House, Taikoo Place, 979 King's Road, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong SAR, China

Tel: (852) 3151 8819 (Direct)    Fax: (852) 2590 0099 (General)

Email: TobyChui@swiretravel.com

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The Colleges gratefully acknowledge the following companies / organizations (in alphabetical order) for their support and contributions:

Astellas Pharma Hong Kong Co. Ltd.

AstraZeneca Hong Kong Limited

Bard Hong Kong Limited

Bayer HealthCare Limited

Boehringer Ingelheim (HK) Ltd

Bracco Far East Limited

Bristol-Myers Squibb Pharma (HK) Ltd.

Chindex Hong Kong Limited

Eli Lilly Asia, Inc.

Elsevier (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.

GlaxoSmithKline Limited

Guerbet

HKCR Education & Research Fund

Hong Kong Society of Clinical Oncology

Hong Kong Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging

Hospira Ltd.

Kyowa Hakko Kirin (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd.

LEO Pharma^TM

McBarron Book Co. Ltd.

Merck Sharp & Dohme (Asia) Ltd.

Mundipharma (HK) Ltd.

Novartis Pharmaceuticals (HK) Ltd.

Pfizer Corporation Hong Kong Limited

Philips Electronics Hong Kong Limited

Roche Hong Kong Limited

Siemens Healthcare

TAIHO Pharma

The Hong Kong Society of Diagnostic Radiologists

The Hong Kong Society of Interventional Radiology

Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation

Varian Medical Systems Pacific, Inc.

The  Technical Exhibition will be held concurrently with the meeting at Hong Kong Academy of Medicine Jockey Club Building on 14-15 November 2015. Limited exhibition spaces and other sponsorship opportunities are still available.  For interested parties or exhibitors, please contact the HKCR Secretariat directly:

Hong Kong College of Radiologists

Room 909, 9/F, Hong Kong Academy of Medicine Jockey Club Building

99 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong SAR, China

Tel: (852) 2871 8788

Fax: (852) 2554 0739

Email: enquiries@hkcr.org

Dinner of the Colleges Date:    14 November 2015 (Saturday) Time:    20:00-22:00 Venue:  Run Run Shaw Hall, 1/F, Hong Kong Academy of Medicine Jockey Club Building Fee:      HK$300 / US$50 per person Pre-registration is required. Please return the payment together with the registration form.
The Land Between New Territories Tour Time:    (Approx. 9:00am - 2:00pm for lunch) operates daily Fee: With Lunch: HK$620/US$80 (Adult), HK$570/US$74 (under 16 or over 60 years old) Without Lunch: HK$460/US$60 (Adult), HK$410/US$53 (under 16 or over 60 years old) Pick-up Point:  City Hall Lower Block (facing Victoria Harbour) at 8:30am or The Salisbury - YMCA (next to Peninsula Hotel) at 9:00am Away from the maddening pace of the city, this tour offers a glimpse of the rural and traditional Hong Kong. Visit the Yuen Yuen Institute, a large monastery complex housing the three predominant local religions Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism.  Afterwards, go up to Tai Mo Shan, highest mountain of Hong Kong, for a spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding areas. Next stop is where you need binoculars. In the distance lies the border village of Sha Tau Kok and nearby a protected bird sanctuary where Chinese Pond Herons can be seen. Night Herons and even the rare Swinnoe's Egrets are also known to nest here. A stop at a fish-farming zone at Sam Mun Tsai is next followed by lunch served at one of the famous restaurant in Sha Tin.
Afternoon Victoria Harbour Cruise Time:    Approx. 4:00-5:30pm operates daily except Mon & Wed Fee:      HK$250/US$33 (Adult), HK$160/US$21 (2-11 years old) Departs from Kowloon Public Pier & Central Pier No. 9 An exciting cruise helps to brighten up your day. It sails out to the Eastern Harbour, along Central, Wanchai, Causeway Bay and North Point. Ready your camera to capture the most famous landmarks and architectures, including ICC, IFC, HSBC Headquarter Building, the Bank of China Tower and Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center, then follow by the Shau Kei Wan Typhoon Shelter - home of the fishing families and their deep sea fishing junks. Further sailing to Lei Yue Mun Village waterfront, the highlight of the Kowloon City promenade is the newly built Kai Tak Cruise Terminal, opened at the site of the former Kai Tak International Airport. The Terminal is an important tourism infrastructure project enhancing Hong Kong to become a regional transport hub for cruise liners.

For daily tour reservation, please contact Swire Travel Ltd.:

Mr. Toby Chui, Project Executive, Destinations & Events Management, Swire Travel Limited

6/F, Cambridge House, Taikoo Place, 979 King's Road, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong SAR, China

Tel: (852) 3151 8819 (Direct)    Fax: (852) 2590 0099 (General)

Email: TobyChui@swiretravel.com

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