9th International Conference on Myopia
November 10-14th, 2002
Hong Kong & Guangzhou
http://www.polyu.edu.hk/~or/myopia/index.htm
Myopia: Strategies for the 21st Century
Following the successful Boston meeting in 2000, the Department of
Optometry & Radiography, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and the
Zhongshan Ophthalmic Centre, Zhongshan University are pleased to announce
the 9th International Conference on Myopia.
The conference will take place in Hong Kong (10th - 11th Nov. 2002) and
Guangzhou (12th -14th Nov. 2002).
This conference seeks to provide a platform for myopia researchers from all
over the world to share their latest research findings with their peers,
clinicians and educators.
CONFIRMED KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Frank Schaeffel MD PhD
Earl Smith OD PhD
Christine Wildsoet PhD
(more to come...)
Josh Wallman PhD will deliver the Chew Sek-Jin Memorial lecture.
CALL FOR PAPERS
We invite abstracts from scientists and clinicians working on the following
aspects of myopia: molecular biology and genetics, signalling, animal
models, pharmacology, epidemiology, optics, clinical studies and treatment.
The abstract should contain the following headings: Purpose, Methods,
Results, Conclusions. Do not include references and avoid abbreviations.
The abstract should contain fewer than 250 words excluding affiliations.
The abstract should be submitted online.
Deadline for submission of abstract: May 31st 2002.
REGISTRATION
On or before August 15th 2002:
Registration fee for Hong Kong section only: US$200
Registration fee for Guangzhou section only: US$200
Registration fee for both sections: US$300
After August 15th 2002:
Registration fee for Hong Kong section only: US$250
Registration fee for Guangzhou section only: US$250
Registration fee for both sections: US$350
(Online registration will commence in late January 2002)
CONFERENCE ADMINISTRATION
Chairman Co-Chairman
Maurice Yap PhD Ge Jian MD PhD
Conference manager
Sigourney Liu
ADDRESS/CONTACT
9th International Conference on Myopia
Federation of Medical Societies of Hong Kong
4/F Duke of Windsor Social Services Building
15 Hennessy Road
Wanchai
Hong Kong
Fax: (852) 28667530
Email: myopia.2002@polyu.edu.hk
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