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