The 7th Conference of The Pacific Rim Society for Fertility and Sterility (PRSFS) 2009 Annual Meeting of Taiwanese Society for Reproductive Medicine (TSRM) 2009 New Frontier in ART and Reproductive Medicine Date August 20-23, 2009, Taipei, Taiwan Venue Taipei International Convention Center (TICC) http:// www.prsfs2009.org Second Announcement Email: [email protected] Call for Papers and Registration PRSFS 2009 Tentative Program at a Glance (Please check www.prsfs2009.org for updated information) PRSFS 2009 Tentative Program at a Glance Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Aug. 20 (Thu. ) Aug. 21 (Fri. ) Aug. 22 (Sat. ) Aug. 23 (Sun. ) 0) Session 3 Session 9 08:00-10:00 Gametes and Embryos Stem Cells in Reproductive Medicine 10:00-10:30 Registration Coffee Break Coffee Break & Complimentary Conference Morning Session 10 Session 11 Excursion Session 4 10:30-12:00 Clinical Problems in Selected Oral Update on COH Infertility and ART Communications Closing Ceremony 12:00-13:30 Lunch Symposium & Lunch Session 1 Session 5 Session 6 13:30-15:30 Reproductive Endocrinology Registration & Exhibition (08:30-16:30) Exhibition & Registration Trends in ART Oocyte Maturation (08:30-11:30) Exhibition & Registration and Biology Complimentary Annual Meeting of TSRM Registration / (13:30-16:3 Exhibition (08:30-16:30) Registration Conference 15:30-16:00 Coffee Break Coffee Break 2009 Afternoon Excursion Session 2 Session 8 Session 7 16:00-17:30 Imprinting, Epigenetics, and Selected Oral Cryobiology Differentiation Communications Opening Ceremony 19:00-21:30 & Gala Dinner Welcome Reception Contents 2 Invitation 4 Organization 5 General Information 7 Call for Abstracts 8 Invited Speaker (Tentative) 15 Registration Information 17 Social Programs 18 Optional Tours 20 Hotel Accommodations 22 About Taipei 23 Registration Form 25 Taipei City Map Invitation from President of the Conference Dear colleagues and friends, We are most delighted to extend our warmest invitation to you to attend the 7th Conference of The Pacific Rim Society for Fertility and Sterility (PRSFS) to be held at the Taipei International Convention Center (TICC), Taipei, Taiwan on August 20-23, 2009. The 7th PRSFS is aiming to represent a world-class gathering and present in- depth discussions for medical professionals in the field. We believe that the keynote lectures and symposium presentations will be inspiring and fruitful for all participants as many world renowned experts on reproductive medicine and assisted reproductive technology are invited to present their latest clinical and research findings. In addition, it will certainly be a wonderful opportunity for participants mainly in the Pacific Rim region to exchange recent views and engage in discussions on all aspects of fertility and sterility and related areas. As a result, we sincerely welcome your attendance and encourage you and your colleagues to submit scientific papers to the Conference. Furthermore, the Organizing Committee has been making every effort on planning the most extraordinary social and cultural program to ensure you an exceptional and memorable experience during your stay in Taipei. With open arms and our warmest regards, we look forward to seeing you in Taipei in August, 2009. Sincerely, Chii-Ruey Tzeng, MD President The 7th Conference of the Pacific Rim Society for Fertility and Sterility Invitation from President of TSRM Dear colleagues and friends, It is a great honor for the Taiwanese Society for Reproductive Medicine to host the 7th Conference of The Pacific Rim Society for Fertility and Sterility (PRSFS). On behalf of the society, I would like to express my warmest welcome to all participants from the world. I believe the program and the facilities will ensure this conference fruitful and successful. With the contribution of the president of PRSFS, Prof. Chii-Ruey Tzeng, many world-renowned experts are invited to deliver lectures in the meeting. In addition, many local outstanding scholars will give oral and poster presentations. We hope everyone can benefit a lot from the meeting in the era of economic recession. Taipei is the political, economic, and cultural center of Taiwan. It has the tallest completed skyscraper in the world, Taipei 101; National Palace Museum, which has the largest collection of ancient Chinese artifacts; and many tourist attractions. You can also have a tour around this vibrant city while you are here. I would like to express my appreciation to all participants in Taiwan and around the world. I hope you will have a wonderful stay in Taipei. Sincerely, Jiann-Loung Hwang, M.D. President Taiwanese Society for Reproductive Medicine Organization Host Organization Taipei Medical University Taiwanese Society for Reproductive Medicine International Organizing Committee Kwang-Yul Cha, M.D. Korea Tsunehisa Makino, M.D., Ph.D. Japan Shuetu Suzuki, M.D. Japan Chii-Ruey Tzeng, M.D. Taiwan Bill Yee, M.D. U.S.A Takahide Mori, M.D., PhD. Japan National Organizing Committee Chairman Chii-Ruey Tzeng, M.D. Co-chairman Jiann-Loung Hwang Treasurer Chi-Huang Chen Scientific Program Chi-Hong Liu Secretary General Chia-Woei Wang National Advisory Board (by last name alphabetical orders) Ming-Yang Chang Tzu-Yao Lee Hong-Nerng Ho Chi-Hong Liu Ko-En Huang Yung-Kuei Soong Robert Kuo-Kuang Lee Horng-Der Tsai Maw-Sheng Lee Yu-Shih Yang National Board (by last name alphabetical orders) Jong-Chou Chang Hong-Yuan Huang Jah-Yao Liu Shen-Ping Chang Kuo-Feng Huang Juin-Huang Su Shiuh-Young Chang Yuh-Ming Hwu Charles C. Tsai Hsiang-Tai Chao Pao-Lin Kuo Eing-Mei Tsai Hsin-Fu Chen Tsung-Cheng Kuo Yung-Chieh Tsai Ming-Jer Chen Fu-Tsai Kung Hsin-Shih Wang Shee-Uan Chen Ying-Ming Lai Shiao-Jui Wei Su-Chee Chen Chyi-Long Lee Kwo-Jang Wu Jung-Hsiang Chiang Jau-Nan Lee Meng-Hsing Wu Esther Shih-Chu Ho Su-Long Lee Ming-Yih Wu Chao-Chin Hsu Yih-Ron Lien Chang-Sheng Yin Fu-Jen Huang Long-Yao Lin General Information Secretariat c/o K & A International Co., Ltd. 7F, No. 249, Fuxing S. Rd., Sec. 1, Taipei, Taiwan 10666 Tel: +886-2-2701-8768 Fax: +886-2-2702-2025 Email: [email protected] http://www.prsfs2009.org Dates August 20 (Thu.) – 23 (Sun.), 2009 Venue Taipei International Convention Center (TICC) No. 1, Hsin-Yi Rd., Sec. 5, Taipei, Taiwan http://www.ticc.org.tw Official Language English is the official language for the 7th Conference of the Pacific Rim Society for Fertility and Sterility (PRSFS 2009) Letter of Invitation Upon request, the Secretariat will issue a letter of invitation to facilitate a participant’s travel and visa arrangements. It does not imply provision of any financial or other support. Certificate of Attendance A certificate of attendance will be issued to all participants. Access The Taipei TTY Airport and Kaohsiung Airport can be accessed via over 190 non-stop and direct flights from 56 major cities throughout the world. 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Visitor Visa Application Forms may be downloaded from http://www.boca.gov.tw and should be submitted directly to BOCA. For more information, please contact BOCA at +886-2-2343-2891 or e-mail: [email protected]. Transport between TTY International Airport and Taipei Taxis queue outside the Arrival Halls of both terminals. Airport Taxis charge according to the meter plus a 50% surcharge (highway tolls not included). Typical fare to Taipei is around NT$1,100 Six bus companies now provide frequent service between TTY International Airport and important destinations around Taipei everyday in every 30 to 40 minutes. Costs are approximately NT$110~140 (US$4~5), takes about 60 to 90 minutes. The bus station is on the southwest side of the Arrival Passenger Reception Area in Terminal I, and on the northeast side of the Arrival Passenger Reception Area on the first floor in Terminal II. For more information, please check the website: http://www.taoyuanairport.gov.tw Useful Links Ministry of Foreign Affairs, R.O.C. http://www.mofa.gov.tw Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign http://www.boca.gov.tw Affairs Taiwan Travel Information http://www.taiwan.net.tw Taipei City Government http://www.taipei.gov.tw Call for Abstracts The Scientific Committee encourages meeting participants to submit abstract of papers to be considered for presentation at the 7th Conference of the Pacific Rim Society for Fertility and Sterility (PRSFS 2009) Main Topics ■ Stem Cells and Epigenetics ■ Gametes and Embryos ■ Reproductive Endocrinology and Biology ■ Implantation ■ Immunology of Reproduction ■ Cryobiology ■ Clinical Problems in Infertility and ART ■ PCOS ■ Endometriosis ■ New Techniques Poster Award The organizing committee is pleased to announce that a limited number of scholarships for outstanding poster presentation will be offered at the 7th Conference of the Pacific Rim Society for Fertility and Sterility (PRSFS 2009). The judge will review all of the poster presentation during the meeting and determine the winners. Please visit conference website at http://www.prsfs2009.org for details. Submission of Abstract All abstracts must be submitted online along with the registration form by May 31, 2009 to be considered.