9Th Biennial Meeting of the Asia-Pacific

15TH MEETING OF THE ASIAN-PACIFIC SOCIETY FOR NEUROCHEMISTRY (APSN2018)

MACAU AUGUST 27- 29, 2018

DEADLINE FOR SYMPOSIA SUBMISSION: December 31, 2017

DEADLINE FOR YOUNG INVESTIGATOR COLLOQUIUM SUBMISSION: January 31, 2018

DEADLINE FOR ABSTRACT SUBMISSION/EARLY REGISTRATION: April 15, 2018

CHAIR OF THE INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM COMMITTEE: Professor Wanaka Akio Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience Nara Medical University School of Medicine 840 Shijo-cho, Kashihara City, Nara, 634-8521, Japan [email protected]

1 INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM COMMITTEE (ISPC)

AKIO WANAKA (CHIAR: JAPAN) YING-SHING CHAN (HONG KONG) WOONG SUN (KOREA) PIKE SEE CHEAH (MALAYSIA) CHIAN-MING LOW (SINGAPORE) ANDREW LAWRENCE (AUSTRALIA)

LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE (LOC)

Chair: Yi zZhun Zhu (Chair, Dean and chair Professor: , School of Pharmacy, Macau University of Science and Technology, area of expertise: molecular pharmacology and drug discovery)

Members: Richard Ye, M.D., Ph.D. (Chair Professor and deputy director, Institute of Chinese Medical Science, University of Macau, area of expertise: inflammation and molecular medicine) Ying Xie, Ph. D. (Associate Professor, School of Pharmacy, Macau University of Science and Technology, area of expertise: metabolism and drug delivery) Betty YK Law, Ph.D, (Associate Professor, School of Pharmacy, Macau University of Science and Technology, area of expertise: neuroscience) YH Zhu, Ph. D. (Assistant Professor, School of Pharmacy, Macau University of Science and Technology, area of expertise: medicinal chemistry and anti- tumor)

Administrative assistant: Kathy Chen (School of Pharmacy, Macau University of Science and Technology) Email: s p @must.edu.mo; +853-8897-2181

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CONFERENCE THEMES Development, Neurodegeneration, Neural regeneration, Neural plasticity, Ion channels & Transporters, Neuroprotection, Neurotransmission / cell signaling / signal transduction, Brain metabolism, Ischemia, Neuroendocrinology, Cognition

2 & behaviour, Psychiatry, Pain, Substance abuse, Glia function / Neuron-Glia interaction, Glia in disease.

3 INVITATION

On behalf of APSN, we would like to invite you to participate in the 15th Meeting of APSN to be held in Macau, China from August 27 to 29, 2018.

The meeting will address major topics of latest developments in basic and clinical neuroscience research with an emphasis on ‘Brain chemistry: Integrating the Mind’. The purpose of the meeting is to offer an international forum of scientific exchange for researchers and clinician neuroscientists by a series of sessions on distinguished scientific developments.

The scientific program includes plenary lectures (Dr. Erwin Neher, Max Plank Institute for Biophysical Chemistry, Nobel Laureate in 1991; Dr. Tuck Wah Soong, National University of Singapore; Dr. Arthur Christopoulus, Monash University, Australia), symposia and scientific oral and poster presentations. There will be plenty of opportunity for discussion and for young investigators to present their work in and outside the lecture theater.

We hope that neuroscientists around the world will join us to help make this meeting more educational, exciting and successful.

We look forward to welcoming you in Macau!

4 Chair Prof. Yi zZhun Zhu, MD, PhD Prof. AKIO WANAKA, MD, P H PH D CHIAR, OF LOC PRESIDENT OF APSN MACAU UNIV. OF SCI. & TECH. CHAIR OF ISPC

5 VENUE: Holiday Inn Macau Cotai Central Holiday Inn Macau Cotai Central is at the heart of Sands® Cotai Central – the integrated resort located in Macao’s leisure, shopping, entertainment and event district. The hotel provides guests with easy access to 600 of Asia’s top retail outlets, restaurants and bars, as well as concert venues, exhibition and conference facilities. Just a five-minute drive from Macau International Airport, connected by complimentary buses to and from all arrival points in Macau, including ferry terminals and the mainland China border. Macau’s UNESCO heritage sites and city center are all within easy reach. The hotel is also a 2014 TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence Awards recipient. https://www.sandscotaicentral.com/hotels/holiday-inn-macao.html

6 ABOUT MACAU

Macau is a city where East meets West, a place where traditional Chinese culture has assimilated Portuguese and Western ways to create a unique cultural mix. The many beautiful historic buildings evoke the city’s collective memories, and this small city - overflowing with traditional elements – lends a wealth of inspiration to the flourishing local arts community.

SO MUCH TO SEE AND DO

Local artists are creating local brands in different corners of the city, while new cultural and creative production areas are opening up near distinctive architectural monuments in order to promote the development of local art creation. Visitors can buy original local souvenirs from creative brand shops, wander around modern art exhibitions, and nourish the soul while leisurely drinking in the bewitching array of local crafts and culture.

Chinese and Portuguese are the official languages, Cantonese being most widely spoken. The official languages are used in government departments in all official documents and communications. English is generally used in trade, tourism and commerce.

Macau’s nightlife is famous for its variety, its frenetic pace and constant change. Visitors can also take the cruise from the historic Inner Harbour and continue past famous local attractions, to enjoy the shore lights under a starry sky. This is a city that never sleeps, lots for visitors to see and experience in Macau - even in the middle of the night!

7 CALL FOR INVITED SESSION PROPOSALS

The International Scientific Program Committee is inviting proposals for symposia and young investigator colloquia.

INVITED SYMPOSIA We anticipate twelve (12) invited symposia with 3-4 speakers in each symposium. The International Scientific Program Committee will select the symposia from submitted proposals mainly from the Asia-Pacific regions (open invitation). Although it is not a requirement, it is encouraged to include speakers from different countries. Each selected speaker will receive a waiver of his/her registration fees plus financial support towards his/her travel and accommodation expenses (Max US$500 depending on the region). Members and non-members are invited to submit proposals for symposia detailing: a. The topic of the symposium b. A one-page abstract c. The reason(s) why the topic of the symposium is important d. The names of the Chairperson and four speakers, confirming their willingness to participate and their lecture titles e. Short CVs of the 3-4 speakers with a selection of up to 5 publications for each speaker

THE DEADLINE FOR THE PROPOSALS TO BE SUBMITTED IS Dec ember 3 1 , 201 7 All proposals for invited sessions should be submitted via email to the Chair of the International Scientific Program Committee ([email protected]). * Upon selection, non-member speakers are required to become APSN/ISN members (Please note that APSN members can become ISN members at no additional cost. ISN membership fee will be waived.).

INVITED YOUNG INVESTIGATOR COLLOQUIA We anticipate eight (8) “Young Investigators’ Colloquia” with 4-6 speakers in each colloquium. These colloquia would feature young investigators mainly from the APSN regions and will be selected by the International Scientific Program Committee from submitted proposals (open invitation). Preference will be given to independent young investigators. The candidates should be either below 40 years of age or less than 10 years after Ph.D. Each selected speaker will receive a waiver of his/her registration fees plus financial support towards his/her travel and accommodation expenses (Max US$500 depending on the region). To apply, the candidates should submit the following: a. The title of their contribution b. A one-page abstract c. A one-page CV d. List of publications during the last three years

THE DEADLINE FOR THE YIC PROPOSALS TO BE SUBMITTED IS Jan uary 3 1 , 201 8 All proposals for invited sessions should be submitted via email to the Chair of the International Scientific Program Committee ([email protected]).

8 * Upon selection, non-member speakers are required to become APSN/ISN member (Please note that APSN members can become ISN members at no additional cost. ISN membership fee will be waived.).

CALL FOR FREE COMMUNICATIONS

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION

The International Scientific Program Committee invites all participants who wish to present a poster or an oral presentation to submit an abstract. When submitting abstracts, registrants should indicate whether they wish to be considered for oral or poster presentations.

ORAL PRESENTATION

The International Scientific Program Committee will select submitted abstracts for oral presentation. Each oral presentation is 15 min with a 5 min discussion. Applicants not selected for an oral presentation will automatically be given a poster presentation slot.

POSTER PRESENTATION

There will be posters presentations daily throughout the meeting.

The deadline for on line submission of free communications is Apr il 1 5 , 201 8. Enquiries are to be directed to APSN secretary, YS Chan ([email protected]).