16th Congress of the Asian Pacific Society of Respirology

3 – 6 November, 2011, Shanghai

www.apsr2011.orgWelcome message from the Honorary Congress PresidentOn behalf of the Local Congress Committee, it is my honor to cordially invite you all to the 16th APSR. In its 16th year, the APSR Congress has been welcomed for the third time to China and we consider it a great honor to host this event, for the first time in Shanghai. The Congress venue will be the Shanghai International Convention Center. The APSR, Chinese Society of Respiratory Diseases and Shanghai Medical Association have joined forces as co-organizers of the Congress to bring together physicians, academics, healthcare professionals and decision makers in the field of respiratory medicine from around the world to discuss emerging issues and exchange ideas on current research and clinical topics in respirology.The Congress has been designed to provide an innovative and comprehensive overview of the latest research developments in respirology, primarily in conditions commonly found in the Asia Pacific region. The meeting will invite many distinguished international speakers who are expected to participate and provide insights and expert opinion on a wide range of topics in pulmonary and respiratory medicine.I hope that you will enjoy the Congress and that your interaction with your colleagues from different countries will stimulate a creative exchange of ideas and will be personally rewarding. I also trust that you will enjoy your visit to the beautiful and exciting city of Shanghai, in November 2011.

Prof. Zhong Nanshan

Honorary Congress President, APSR 2011

Welcome message from the Congress PresidentIt is my great pleasure and honor as Congress President, to welcome you to the 16th Congress of the Asian Pacific Society of Respirology (APSR). The APSR is renowned as a dynamic organization showcasing the breadth and depth of respiratory medicine across the Asia Pacific region. Following the success of the two previous meetings held in China, this year’s congress hosted by Chinese Society of Respiratory Diseases (CSRD) and Shanghai Medical Association, will be held at the Shanghai International Convention Center, in the vibrant and international metropolis of Shanghai. Since its inception and first meeting held in Tokyo in 1988, the congress has gone from strength to strength and we are expecting this year’s meeting to be no exception and continue this momentum to be an outstanding success.Scheduled for the 3 – 6 November 2011, this four-day congress will feature a comprehensive scientific program, including post-graduate courses, lectures and symposia conducted by key note speakers, who are experts in the field of respirology. In addition, oral and poster presentations will provide exposure for researchers, as a platform for academic exchange on exciting new topics currently under investigation. The organizing committee has organized a range of social events and tours to encourage participants to experience the diverse local culture and traditions of the host city.I hope this Congress will be an exciting and productive gathering of respirologists from the Asia Pacific Region and provide an opportunity to share their knowledge, experience and views on current respiratory disease topics, and provide a platform for networking and collaboration between academics and physicians across the region.I would like to thank the APSR 2011 Local Congress Committee for their dedication and support in making this Congress a success and I would also like to thank all participants for their continued interest and involvement in these meetings and look forward to meeting you in November in Shanghai.We invite you to visit the website (www.apsr2011.org) regularly for the latest updates and news about the organization of the Congress.See you in Shanghai in 2011

Prof. Bai Chunxue

Congress President, APSR 2011

第八届全国高级神经功能评定与康复培训班暨第八届全国言语障碍、吞咽困难培训班

国家继续医学教育项目

北京天坛医院神经内科自2003年以来，已经成功举办了七届全国言语障碍、吞咽困难培训班，学员从最初的20多人，增加到近几年的200多人，教学内容及形式受到学员的好评。2012年，我们将于天坛国际脑血管病会议结束后，继续举办为期4天的失语症、吞咽困难培训班，即2011年7月2日－2011年7月5日，此次培训班将增加有关认知功能障碍的评定与康复的相关知识。本培训班除了由北京天坛医院神经内科从事多年认知功能障碍、失语症、吞咽困难的专家讲课外，还将请国际言语病理知名专家--德国汉诺威医科大学普托克教授，美国UCLA医院语言治疗部主任、双语语言治疗主任医生,从事语言治疗工作20多年的欧阳来祥（美籍华人）教授，南京医科大学附属第一医院康复科励建安、单春雷教授，北京师范大学韩在柱教授，中国康复医学研究中心恽晓平教授等讲授相关的内容。学习班讲课内容理论与实践相结合，突出动手操作能力的培训，并针对具体病人，示范训练方法。本培训班为全国继续医学教育培训项目，培训班结束后，授予继续教育学分10分。

教学方法：理论教学、示范、实习、讨论相结合。

收费标准：学费1000元，资料费300元（包括授课示范光盘）。食宿由培训班统一安排，费用自理。

讲课地点：北京天坛医院教学楼阶梯教室

报到时间：2012年7月1日早8点－晚10点。

联系方式：北京市东城区天坛西里6号北京天坛医院神经内科

张玉梅(13691404106) 周荺（13801288350） 李磊（13718089808）

E-mail:zhangyumei95@yahoo.com.cn/bjttyyll@163.com

第八届全国高级神经功能评定与康复培训班课程表（暂定）