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Special AOSPR Congress, 2016 10 - 12 October 2016 Borneo Convention Centre Kuching, Sarawak ‘Something for Everyone’ ‘Something for Everyone’ Pre-Congress : Back to Basics Organiser: Asian-Oceanic Society of Paediatric Radiology In collaboration with: P r e li m i n a r y A nn o u n c e m e nt
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SpecialAOSPR Congress, 2016

10 - 12 October 2016Borneo Convention Centre Kuching, Sarawak

‘Something for Everyone’‘Something for Everyone’

Pre-Congress : Back to Basics

Organiser:

Asian- Oceanic S ociet y of Paediatr ic R adiology

In collaboration with:

Preliminary Announcement

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ORGANISING CHAIRPERSON’S MESSAGE

Dear friends,

On behalf of the organising committee, I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to the Special Asian and Oceanic Society for Paediatric Radiology (AOSPR) Congress, 2016 which will be held from 10th to 12th of October 2016 in Kuching, Sarawak. We are very proud and honoured to announce that College of Radiology, Academy of Medicine of Malaysia has again been given the opportunity to host the Congress in Malaysia.

Since its inaugural meeting in Tokyo in 2000, AOSPR Congress has been organised and hosted by a member country almost every year. In 2009, we were given the opportunity to organise a very successful AOSPR Congress in Kuala Lumpur, the capital city of Malaysia. I am sure some of you still remember the event.

In 2016, the Special AOSPR Congress will be in Kuching the capital of Sarawak “The land of the hornbills” in East Malaysia in the Island of Borneo. Kuching is the land of friendliness, the land of multi-ethnic harmony, the land of adventure and wilderness and the land where you can explore possibilities. I am sure your stay here will be exciting and promising as you explore Kuching and the rest of Sarawak.

In whatever we do, we must have a good grasp of basic knowledge, hence the theme for our pre-congress is “Back to Basics” which covers radiation protection to hands-on ultrasound sessions. The theme for our main congress is “Something for Everyone” which will cover a variety of common and challenging imaging topics for everyone to benefit from.

We will try our best to ensure that this conference is interesting and exciting especially with the great contributions from all our friends from AOSPR member countries. To add to the excitement, we have invited distinguished speakers from Canada, USA, Australia, Philippines, Singapore, Hong Kong and many more. We hope this Congress will be a platform for us to share our research, experience and knowledge with others and it will be a platform for us to enhance our academic and clinical collaboration with the rest of the world.

Once again, we welcome you and look forward to seeing you all in Kuching, Sarawak in 2016.

Mudahan kita berjumpa agik di Kuching, Sarawak kelak!(Till we meet again in Kuching, Sarawak!)

Hamzaini Abdul HamidChairpersonOrganising CommitteeSpecial AOSPR Congress 2016

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AOSPR PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

I consider it a great honour and a privilege to have been called upon to

send a message on the occasion of the Special Asian & Oceanic Society for

Paediatric Radiology (AOSPR) Congress. This exciting event will be held in

Sarawak, Malaysia from 10 - 12 October 2016.

The theme of this year is ‘Something for Everyone’. The most important

element for a successful congress is the quality of the programme. I am

sure the organising committee have all been working hard to make this

conference an informative and enjoyable experience. Many prominent

speakers, along with information-packed presentations, will fill the agenda.

The Congress will not only have a great line-up of key note speakers from

both overseas and local faculties, but will also bring together distinguished

experts and participants in the specialty to share their experiences,

professional knowledge and practices in paediatric radiology. We also

hope to create an opportunity for building network and trust relationships

internationally.

I extend my best wishes to Dr Hamzaini Abdul Hamid, the chairperson

of organising committee, and his team for a very successful academic

meeting. I also look forward to meeting you in Sarawak in October 2016.

Wendy LamPresident

Asian-Oceanic Society of Paediatric Radiology, AOSPR

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CoR PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

A warm welcome to the delegates of Special AOSPR Congress, 2016!

The Organising Committee under the leadership of Dr Hamzaini who has done an excellent job is putting this conference together. Attending conference is definitely about acquiring new knowledge. But, this is also an opportunity for fellowships where you make new friends and rekindle friendships with old friends. In addition, Special AOSPR Congress, 2016 also allows you to explore a new part of the world, largely untouched and virgin.

They say to know Malaysia, is to love Malaysia. We are a bubbling and bustling country with various races - Malays, Chinese, Indians and many other ethnic groups - living together in peace and harmony. We are one of the unique places on earth where you can find numerous food and cuisine making us a gastronomical paradise. We are also homes to various festivals - Hari Raya, Chinese New Year, Deepavali and many others - celebrated harmoniously and shared by all Malaysians. As people, Malaysians are warm and friendly.

Kuching is a modern city.

But Kuching is also where adventure is. The tropical rainforest opens up to grand, green awesome vast wilderness. With many more ethnic groups - Iban, Bidayuh, Kelabit, Orang Ulu and many others - you will be enthralled by the cultural diversity. Today you may arrive as guest but tomorrow you will leave as family.

Come and explore Malaysia and in particular Kuching. From towering sky-scrappers to houses on stilts, your trip will definitely be memorable.

Welcome everyone.

This year conference will definitely be a memorable one.

Yours sincerely,

Abdul Rahman MohamadPresidentCollege of RadiologyAcademy of Medicine of Malaysia

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ORGANISING COMMITTEE

ChairpersonHamzaini Abdul

Hamid

Rohazly Ismail Koa Ai Jiun

Faridah Md Saleh

Agusmanan B Bojeng

Faizah Mohd Zaki

Catherine Kong Khi Ling

Estrellita Elena Binti Mohd Tazuddin

Roziah Muridan

Normawati Mat Said

Teh Yong Sim

TreasurerErica Yee Hing

@ Wong

SecretaryRohaizan Yunus

CongressSecretariatJessie Fung

Local Arrangement, Social, Prize & Souvenirs, Publication & Publicity

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SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE

Sazilah Ahmad Sarji

Che Zubaidah Che Daud

Ahmad Hadif Samsudin

Zulfiqar MohamedAnnuar

Noryati Mohamed

Khor Heng Tee

Azian Abd Aziz

Rozalina Abd Hamid

Bushra Johari

ChairpersonZaleha Abd Manaf

Members

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FACULTYCicero J Torres A SilvaAssistant Professor, Department of Diagnostic Radiology,Section of Paediatric Radiology, Yale University, School of Medicine, New Haven, CTChair, Thesis Committee for Diagnostic Radiology, Yale University, School of Medicine, New Haven, CTUSA

Alan DanemanRadiologist, Department of Diagnostic Imaging, andProfessor, Medical Imaging, University of TorontoCanada

Tim CainDirector, Medical Imaging Department,Royal Children’s Hospital, MelbourneAustralia

Hamzaini Abdul HamidHead of DepartmentRadiology DepartmentUKM Medical Centre, Kuala LumpurMalaysia

Patricia Ellen GrantAssociate Professor of Radiology, Harvard Medical School, USADirector, Fetal-Neonatal Neuroimaging and Developmental Science Center, Children’s Hospital BostonUSA

Che Zubaidah Che DaudConsultant Radiologist-PaediatricInstitut Paediatric, Hospital Kuala LumpurMalaysia

Chiu Wing, Winnie ChuAssistant Dean (External Affairs), Faculty of Medicine Professor, Department of Imaging & Interventional RadiologyThe Chinese University of Hong KongHong Kong

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FACULTY

Edward LeeChief, Division of Thoracic Imaging and Director, Magnetic Resonance ImagingBoston Children Hospital, USAAssociate Professor of Radiology, Harvard Medical SchoolUSA

Wai Man, Wendy LamRadiologist, Department of RadiologyQueen Mary Hospital, Hong KongPresidentAsian & Oceanic Society for Paediatric Radiology (AOSPR)

Bernard LayaAssociate Professor of Radiology & Director of RadiologySt. Luke’s Medical Center-Global CityPhilippines

Oscar NavarroRadiologist & Director of Paediatric Radiology Fellowship ProgrammeDepartment of Diagnostic Imaging, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, CanadaAssociate Professor, Medical Imaging, University of TorontoCanada

Zakaria ZahariHead of DepartmentDepartment of Paediatric SurgeryHospital Kuala LumpurMalaysia

Eu Leong, Harvey James TeoDeputy Head of Department of Diagnostic andInterventional RadiologyKK Women’s and Children’s HospitalSingapore

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Important Information at-a-glanceDelegate registration opens: 1 February 2016Deadline for early bird registration: 31 July 2016Deadline for registration : 23 September 2016Deadline free paper: 30 June 2016

Congress SecretariatCollege of Radiology, Academy of Medicine of MalaysiaSuite 2.01, Level 2Medical Academies of Malaysia210 Jalan Tun Razak50400 Kuala LumpurTel: 603-4025 2808Fax: 603-4025 1808E-mail: [email protected]: www.radiologymalaysia.org Contact Person: Jessie Fung 6012-282 6208

Certificate of AttendanceCertificate of Attendance will be issued to all participants at the end of the Meeting.

Cancellation & Refund PolicyThe Secretariat must be notified in writing of all cancellations. Refunds will be made after the event. i) Cancellation postmarked on or before 31 August 2016 : 50% Refund ii) Cancellation from 1 September 2016 : NO REFUND (for whatever reasons)

Disclaimer:Whilst all efforts are made to ensure that the information in this announcement is correct, amendments may be made due to unforeseen circumstances.The organising committee will not assume any responsibility for accidents, losses or damages as well as for delays or modification in the programme.

INFORMATION

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PROGRAMME

Day 1, 10 October 2016 (Monday)

Pre-Congress

07.30am - 08.15am

08.15am - 08.20am

08.20am - 09.00am

09.00am - 09.30am

09.30am - 10.30am

10.30am - 11.00am

11.00am - 11.30am

11.30am - 12.00pm

12.00pm - 12.30pm

12.30pm - 02.00pm

02.00pm - 03.30pm

03.30pm - 05.00pm

06.00pm - 07.00pm

REGISTRATION

Radiation Protection

Welcome AddressHamzaini Abdul Hamid

Radiation Protection Activities Board Members Country RepresentativePhilippines, Korea, China, Singapore

Radiation Protection Activities Board Members Country RepresentativeMalaysia, Japan, Thailand

Radiation Protection Activities Board Members Country RepresentativeIndonesia, Hong Kong, Australia

TEA BREAK

Ultrasound Lectures

Pediatric Ocular SonographyCicero J Torres A Silva

Pediatric Scrotal UltrasoundOscar Navarro

Developmental Dysplasia of the HIP: Imaging and Screening ControversiesCicero J Torres A Silva

LUNCH

Live Demonstration

Cranial US: Step by StepTBC

Neonatal Spine Sonography - How to do itEu Leong, Harvey James Teo

OPENING CEREMONY & WELCOMING RECEPTION

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PROGRAMME

Day 2, 11 October 2016 (Tuesday)

Main Congress

08.00am - 08.30am

08.30am - 09.00am

09.00am - 09.30am

09.30am - 10.00am

10.00am - 10.30pm

10.30am - 11.15am

11.15am - 11.45am

11.45am - 12.15pm

12.15pm - 12.45pm

12.45pm - 02.15pm

02.15pm - 02.45pm

02.45pm - 03.15pm

03.15pm - 03.45pm

03.45pm - 04.15pm

04.15pm - 05.15pm

07.30pm - 09.00pm

REGISTRATION

Symposium 1 - Neuroimaging & Fetal MRNeonatal HIEPatricia Ellen Grant

Encephalopathies in ChildrenChiu Wing, Winnie Chu

Fetal Brain MRIPatricia Ellen Grant

TEA BREAK

PLENARY 1Radiation Protection in Children: Where are we now?TBC

Symposium 2 - ChestNeonatal CXR RevisitedAlan Daneman

Chest CT in Children - What to do and When to doEdward Lee

Pediatric Mediastinal Masses: Distinctive Imaging FindingsCicero J Torres A Silva

LUNCH

Symposium 3 - Chest (Cont’)Interstitial Lung DiseaseEdward Lee

Complicated Pneumonia: Imaging AlgorithmChe Zubaidah Che Daud

Congenital Heart Disease - CXR Made EasyTBC

TEA BREAK

Quiz

CONGRESS DINNER (Optional)

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PROGRAMME

Day 3, 12 October 2016 (Wednesday)

Main Congress

08.15am - 09.00am

09.00am - 09.30am

09.30am - 10.00am

10.00am - 10.30am

10.30am - 11.00am

11.00am - 11.30am

11.30am - 12.00pm

12.00pm - 12.30pm

12.30pm - 02.15pm

02.15pm - 03.45pm

03.45pm - 04.15pm

04.15pm - 04.45pm

04.45pm - 05.15pm

05.15pm - 05.30pm

PLENARY 2

Current Oncology Imaging: From Diagnosis to Monitoring Treatment ResponseTim Cain

Symposium - 4

Imaging and Controversies on Appendicitis in ChildrenOscar Navarro

Updates in Neonatal GIAlan Daneman

Antenatal Hydronephrosis - Post Natal ImagingOscar Navarro

TEA BREAK

Symposium 5 (Special Interest)

Cloacal Anomaly: What Surgeon wants to KnowZakaria Zahari

Imaging in Ambiguous Genitalia and Cloacal AnomalyWai Man, Wendy Lam

The Current Classification and Management of Vascular AnomaliesHamzaini Abdul Hamid

LUNCH

Free Paper Presentation

Free Paper

TEA BREAK

Symposium 6 - Special Interest (Cont’)

Imaging Approach to Childhood ArthritisTBC

Controversies in NAIBernard Laya

CLOSING AND PRIZE GIVING

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Meeting Venue and Hotel Reservations

The hotel rates and the reservation link/form will only be available in Year 2016. Kindly check at CoR website www.radiologymalaysia.org

Borneo Convention Centre Kuching, Sarawak

Pullman Hotel, Kuching

Borneo Convention Centre KuchingThe Isthmus, Sejingkat, 93050 Kuching, MalaysiaTel : 60-82-392 888 / 688Fax : 60-82-480 222Website : www.bcck.com.my

Pullman Kuching1A Jalan Mathies, Sarawak, 93100 Kuching, MalaysiaTel : 60-82-222 888Fax : 60-82-222 999E-mail : [email protected] : www.pullmankuching.com

Jln Bako

BARRAGE

24 HOURS KFCDRIVE-THRU

FISHINGBOATROUNDABOUT SEE HUA DAILY NEWS

KUCHINGPORTAUTORITY

BORNEO CONVENTIONCENTRE KUCHING

SMK PENDING

TUN SALAHUDDINTOLL BRIDGE

SARAWAK RIVER

MBKS

Jln Padungan Jln Datuk Abdul Rahim

Jln Sekama

Jln Tun Razak

Jln Pending

Jln Simen Raya

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TABUAN JAYA

WHITE CAT STATUE

PETANAK ROADABELL ROADPADUNGAN ROAD

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MATHIES ROAD

MC DOUGALL ROAD

MAIN BAZAAR

PADUNGAN ROAD

BAN HOCK ROAD

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TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN ROAD

Pullman Kuching

Tua Pek KongChinese Temple

Hilton Hotel

Riverside Hotel

Grand Margherita Hotel

Top SpotFood Court

Kuching Waterfront Sarawak River

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Alternative Accommodation (Distance from the Official Hotel)

Batik Boutique Hotel ()38 Jalan Padungan, 93100 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysiahttp://www.batikboutiquehotel.comWalking Distance: 5minutes (350M)

Grand Margherita Hotel ()Grand Margherita Hotel, Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman,P.O. Box 2362, 93100 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysiahttp://www.grandmargherita.comWalking Distance: 5minutes (400M)

360 Xpress CityCentre () Wisma Phoenix, Jalan Song Thian Cheok,93100 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysiahttp://www.360xpress.com.myWalking Distance: 3minutes (260M)

Ariva Gateway Kuching ()No 9 Jalan Bukit Mata,93100 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysiahttp://www.stayariva.comWalking Distance: 2minutes (230M)

Riverside Majestic ()Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, P.O. Box 2928,93756 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysiahttp://www.riversidemajestic.comWalking Distance: 3minutes (260M)

Grand Continental Hotel ()Lot 42, Section 46, Jalan Ban Hock,Kuching City Center, Kuching, 93100, Malaysiahttp://www.grandcontinentalkuching.comWalking Distance: 6minutes (500M)

Hilton Kuching Hotel ()Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kuching, 93100, Malaysiahttp://www.placeshilton.comWalking Distance: 6minutes (550M)

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Alternative Accommodation

Accommodation Map

Tune Hotels Waterfront Kuching ()Jalan Borneo, Off Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman,93100 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysiahttp://www.tunehotels.comWalking Distance: 6minutes (500M)

Harbour View Hotel ()Lorong Temple, 93100 Kuching, Sarawak P.O. Box A1368, 93824 Kuching, Sarawakhttp://www.harbourview.com.myWalking Distance: 6minutes (500M)

The Ranee Boutique Suites ()6 & 7 Main Bazaar, 93000 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysiahttp://www.theraneeboutiquesuiteskuching.comWalking Distance: 11minutes (900M)

Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman

Jalan Abell

Jalan Abell

Jalan Green Hill

Jalan Green Hill

JalanMathie

Leboh Te

mple

Hotel Pullman Kuching Ariva Gateway Kuching

360 Xpress City Center

Riverside Majestic

Batik Boutique Hotel

Grand Margherita Hotel

Hilton Kuching Hotel

Harbour View Hotel

Tune HotelWaterfront Kuching

Somerset Gateway Kuching

Sungai Sarawak

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Instructions For Abstracts1. Language: English2. Font: Arial (11)3. The whole abstract should not exceed 300 words and must be Paediatric related.4. Format of Abstract: Title (Capitalised and Bold), Name(s) of Author(s) with the presenter’s name in BOLD PRINT; the

surname of each author precedes the initials eg Abdullah BJJ5. Institution(s) of the author(s): Authors from different institutions will be identified by matching superscripts

eg Kumar G1, Ong KT2, Departments of Radiology1 and Surgery2

6. Body of Abstract: (Each subheader in bold print) a) Purpose of Study b) Materials and Method c) Results d) Conclusion7. Accepted poster for presentation will be provided with a panel space measuring 1metre(W) X 2.5metre(H).

Authors are to ensure their poster dimensions do not exceed the space provided.8. All abstracts must be received by the secretariat by 30 June 2016

Mode of submission: [email protected] **DO NOT email Abstract submission to Conference Secretariat.

1) Submitting authors are reminded that the Scientific Committee reserves the right to select or reject papers for presentation. If your free paper submission is accepted, you will be eligible for the Early Bird Registration.

2) The Organising Committee will inform authors of the status of their submissions by 15 July 2016. Alternatively authors may also contact the Secretariat for verification.3) Submission of a paper does not constitute registration for the meeting unless it is accompanied by the

registration form and payment.4) Selected abstracts will be printed in the Final Programme booklet.

Abstracts Submission – Oral & Poster Presentation

Deadline for submission is 30 June 2016 Oral Presentation Poster Presentation Mandatory details – (Presenting author must be a registered delegate)

Title (circle title): Dato’ Datin Prof Assoc Prof Dr Mr Ms

Full Name :

Place of work :

Work address :

Mobile No : Email :

Title of paper

Abstract Form - Oral & Poster Presentation(Only Paediatric Related)

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Tips for Visitors To Malaysia

Kuching International Airport (KIA)Kuching International Airport (KIA) which is located 11km south of Kuching City is the main gateway to Sarawak, Malaysia. The Airport which is the third busiest airport in Malaysia after Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and Kota Kinabalu International Airport in Sabah has a capacity of handling 5 million passengers annually.

Getting to and from the AirportThere is taxi service from the airport to your destination in town. You can purchase the taxi coupon at the taxi counter at the arrival lobby on the ground floor of the airport. If your make your hotel booking at one of the hotel’s reservation counter at the airport, they gladly arrange the transport for you. You can also hire a car from one of the Car Rental Companies available at the airport. Getting to the airport is also easy as most of the hotels have airport transfer services for their guests. You can also get to the airport by taxi, which are easily available around the city.

Language(Bahasa Melayu) Malay is the national language in use, but English is widely spoken.The ethnic groups also converse in various languages and dialects.

Religion Islam is the official religion of the country, but other religions are widely practised.

WeatherThe country experiences tropical weather year-round. Temperatures are from 21°C (70°F) to 32°C (90°F). Higher elevations are much colder with temperatures between 15°C (59° F) to 25°C (77°F). Annual rainfall varies from 2,000mm to 2,500mm.

CurrencyThe monetary unit of the country is Ringgit Malaysia and is written as RM. The exchange rate is valued at USD1 = RM3.63 (subject to currency fluctuation). Foreign currencies can be exchanged at banks and money changers.

TimeEight hours ahead of GMT and 16 hours ahead of U.S Standard Time.

ElectricityVoltage is 220 - 240 Volt AC at 50 cycles per second. Standard 3- pin square plugs and socket.

For further info kindly visit www.tourism.gov.my

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Special AOSPR Congress, 2016 LogoThe 4 colours, green, blue, red and yellow, represent all of us who come from countries with different culture, race and religion.

The 4 hand prints with 2 big hands representing hands of adults and 2 small hands representing hands of children symbolise doctors in paediatric imaging trying our best to help sick children to get better to continue with their exciting life as children.

A butterfly is formed by the 4 hands. The butterfly reminds us to image gently.

The butterfly draws power from the air and is able to float upon a breeze. Thus, it represents the power of our mind and our ability to control it when necessary. The butterfly represents the never-ending cycle of life; it is like the panacea that gives us the ability and clarity of the mind needed for self-transformation.

Butterflies appear to dance as they flitter among flowers. Butterflies also bring colour and joy to us. They remind us to take it easy on our life and enjoy to the fullest.


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