Scientific Programs

The scientific programs are composed of plenary lectures, symposia, hot topics, oral presentations, poster presentations and meet-the-professor section, pre-congress and post-congress satellite symposium.

Plenary Lecture

PL-1. Adiponectin-an update Lee-Ming Chuang (Taipei)

PL-2. Basic and clinical studies of primary aldosteronism Zhengpei Zeng (Beijing)

PL-3.Transgenic and knockout mouse models for diabetic and ischemic complications Sookja Kim Chung (Hong Kong)

PL-4. Management of Papillary Thyroid Microcarcinoma: from Incidental to Non-incidental Jen-Der Lin (Taipei)

PL-5. Diagnosis and management of pheochromocytoma Pacak Karel (USA)

PL-6. Diabetes prevention and mortality of cardiovascular disease Guangwei Li (Beijing)

PL-7. Fat accumulation in liver and metabolic dysfunction Xin Gao (Shanghai)

PL-8. Graves' ophthalmopathy: from pathogenesis to management Tien-Chun Chang (Taipei)

PL-9. Chinese traditional herbs for reducing insulin resistance Guang Ning (Shanghai)

PL-10. Fat accumulation in liver and metabolic dysfunction IP Tai-Pang (Hong Kong)

Symposia

1. Reproductive endocrinology

S-1-1. Oviductal regulation of embryonic development William Shu-biu YEUNG (Hong Kong)

S-1-2. Regulation of junction dynamics in the testis Wing-Yee LUI (Hong Kong)

S-1-3. Hormonal stimulation affect endometrial receptivity in IVF Patients Calvin Kai-Fai LEE (Hong Kong)

S-1-4. Insulin resistance and androgen excess in polycystic ovary syndrome Mei-Jou Chen (Taipei)

2. Pituitary disorders

S-2-1. Gene mutation in Kallmann syndrome Tjin-Shing Jap (Taipei)

S-2-2. A Novel Function of Menin in MEN1 Xiaoying Li (Shanghai)

S-2-3. The Regulatory Effects of Cytokines on Human Growth Hormone Expression in Pituitary Fengying Gong (Beijing)

S-2-4. Clinical and biochemical characteristics of adrenocorticotropin-secreting Woo Yu Cho (Hong Kong)

3. Thyroid disorders

S-3-1. Animal models of Graves’ ophthalmopathy Bingyin Shi (Xian)

S-3-2. Susceptibility genes of Graves' disease Tien-Chun Chang (Taipei)

S-3-3. Thyroid disease in pregnancies Terrence Tzu-Hsi (Hong Kong)

S-3-4. Thyroid disorders and vasculitis Xiaohui Guo (Beijing)

4. Diabetes: genetics and clinical issues

S-4-1. Mitochondrial polymorphism and susceptibility to diabetes Pei-Wen Wang (Kaohsiung)

S-4-2. Genetic predictors of diabetes TSO WK Annette (Hong Kong)

S-4-3. Skin and kidney biopsies on the diabetes patients with pretibial patches"-The evidence for autoimmune injuries Mingcai Qiu (Tianjin)

S-4-4. Bypass surgery for diabetic ischemic foot Jiunnjye Sheu (Kaohsiung)

5. Adrenal disorders

S-5-1. Congenital adrenal hyperplasia CHEUNG PT (Hong Kong)

S-5-2. Adrenal incidentaloma Ronald Ching Wang Ma (Hong Kong)

S-5-3. ERBB-2: new biomarkers for malignant pheochromocytoma Weiqing Wang (Shanghai)

S-5-4. Physiological Variability and Influential Factors of the Renin/Aldosterone Ratio in Screening for Primary Aldosteronism in Essential Hypertension Shaoling Zhao (Guangzhou)

S-5-5. Complete Laparoscopic Approaches to Adrenal Tumors-From Hand-assisted to Pure Needlescopic Instruments

Shih-Chieh Jeff Chueh (Taipei)

6. Endocrine pancreas

S-6-1. Catch up growth: New concept for investing insulin resistance Lulu Chen (Wuhan)

S-6-2. Reverse cholesterol transport in diabetes Kathryn C. B. Tan (Hong Kong)

S-6-3.Chronic Kidney Disease and Metabolic Syndrome for Patients with Type 2 Diabetes TONG CY Peter (Hong Kong)

S-6-4. Intra-arterial calcium stimulation test in the investigation of insulinoma and noninsulinoma pancreatogenous hypoglycemia syndrome (NIPHS): 10-year's experience in Taipei-Veterans General Hospital Justin Ging-Shing Won (Taipei)

7. Calcium and parathyroid

S-7-1. Hypercalcemia Eryuan Liao (Changsha)

S-7-2. Etiology and pathophysiology of hyperparathyroidism Jung-Fu Chen (Kaohsiung)

S-7-3. Normocalcemic hyperparathyroidism CHOI Cheung Hei (Hong Kong)

S-7-4. Management of secondary hyperparathyroidism Fong-Fu Chou (Kaohsiung)

Hot Topics

H-1. Iodine deficiency: 30 years after iodination in salt

H-1-1. TBD Hong-Da Lin (Taipei)

H-1-2. Iodine and neonatal thyroid function LOW CK Louis (Hong Kong)

H-1-3. Iodine deficiency: history and current status Zhongyan Shan (Shenyeng)

H-2. Diabetic education

H-2-1. Progress of diabetes education in China Fang Zhao (Beijing)

H-2-2. NTD Geraldine Wai Bik NG (Hong Kong)

H-2-3. The continuing education and development of diabetes educators in Taiwan Mei Chang (Taipei)

H-3. Metabolic syndrome

H-3-1. Mangement of Metabolic Syndrome: Trim the fat and douse the fire Wayne Huey-Herng Sheu (Taichung)

H-3-2. TBD Xiujun Li (Chengdu)

H-3-3.TBD

H-4. Subclinical endocrine disorders

H-4-1. Thyroid and Bone Andrew Y.Y. Ho (Hong Kong)

H-4-2. Subclinical hypothyroidism and cardiovascular disease Chao Liu (Nanjing)

H-4-3. Subclinical Hyperthyroidism Rue-Tsuan Liu (Kaohsiung)

H-5. Radioiodine therapy in thyroid diseases

H-5-1. Preference of radioactive iodine treatment for hyperthyroidism in Taiwan Szu-Tah Chen (Taipei)

H-5-2. Indications and precautions in using radioiodine therapy for thyroid diseases Francis Chen Chung CHOW (Hong Kong)

H-5-3. Thyroid Disease therapy by 131Iodine Shuo Gao (Tianjin)

Tentative program at a glance
Congress Information
Congress Date: December 4-9, 2008		Congress Venue The Grand Hotel No. 1, Sec. 4, Chungshan N Rd , Taipei (104) Tel: +886-2-2886-1818 Fax: +886-2-2886-4982 Web: www.grand-hotel.org

 

Tour Program
The Congress provides tour programs for the participants to enjoy the spectacular sighs of Taipei. Please choose the itineraries you would like to join and make reservations to the FORMOSA TRAVEL CO., LTD.
FORMOSA TRAVEL CO., LTD. Email: angel@acrosstex.com.tw Tel:886-2-235770730  Fax:886-2-23578330 Address: 12F-1, No85., Sec 1, Chung Hsiao E. Road, Taipei 100
Taipei City Tour-1 Date: December 5th, 2008 Duration: 4hr (8:00~12:00)
Shilin Official Residence
During the Japanese colonial period, the Shilin Official Residence was the governor's garden. This residence is famous for the European style of its architecture and gardens.
Palace Museum
The National Palace Museum is widely ranked among the top three or four museums of the world, joining such august company as the Louver and the British Museum. The collection comprises some 700,000 pieces, among them bronzes, jades, embroideries, paintings, ceramics, and relics recounting the development of Chinese culture and art since prehistoric times.
National Taipei City Tour-2 Duration: 4hr (8:00~12:00) Date: December 5th, 2008
National Taiwan Democracy Memorial Hall
(Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall)
National Taiwan Democracy Memorial Hall is located in the heart of Taipei City. The area is 250,000 square meters. Outside the gate of National Taiwan Democracy Memorial Hall, there are poles carrying the sign of true rightness. The material is white marble. Two classical-style building, the National Theater and the National Concert Hall, flanks an elegant Ming-style arch at the main entrance.
The Presidential Office Building
The Presidential Office Building. The building was built during Japanese colonization period. It was the governor's mansion at that time. The main body of the Presidential Office Building is a five-floor structure and the central tower is eleven-floor high. The area is 6,930 square meters. The outer portion is covered with steel concrete. Gravel is used as decoration horizontally.
Sun Yat-sen Memotial Hall
Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall was built in 1972. The memorial hall was built to commemorate Dr. Sun Yat-sen and was built on the 100th birthday of Dr. Sun. The building is inspired by structure of Chinese palace. The lecture room in Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall frequently hosts academic and other lectures. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall is a place of commemoration and also a park for outdoor, recreational and art activities.
Taipei 101
Taipei 101 is the tallest building in the world, with a mass of shops on the lower floors, incorporating many top brands under the LVMH group, such as Louis Vuitton, Dior, Celine, etc. The fourth floor houses the Page One bookstore from Singapore, with the highest-roofed coffee house in Taipei and many fine restaurants.

Important Dates
Deadline for Submission of Abstract	May 31, 2008
Notification of Abstract Review Results	June 30, 2008
Deadline for Hotel Reservation	October 15, 2008
Last Day for Cancellation of Registration with 50% Refund	October 15, 2008