About NZBCS-2021: The New Zealand Association of Breast Cancer Research Incorporated (NZABC® Inc.) is organizing the second New Zealand Breast Cancer Symposium in 2021 (NZBCS-2021), which will be held in Auckland, New Zealand from 18-20th November 2021. The conference will be hosted by the School of Science, Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences of the Auckland University of Technology (AUT), in association with the major breast cancer charities in New Zealand. NZBCS is a triennial international conference for widespread dissemination of the latest advancement in breast cancer research. The inaugural NZBCS-2017 conference was held in 2017 and was attended by many local researchers, clinicians and health professionals as well as delegates from over 25 other countries. The second conference NZBCS-2020 was originally scheduled to be held in 2020 but postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. NZBCS-2021 continues to serve as a global forum for researchers to present research findings, share ideas and keep abreast of the latest progress of breast cancer detection technologies, research methodologies and treatment options. NZABC® Inc. is a non-profit scientific organisation for breast cancer research and was established at the inaugural NZBCS-2017 conference. Its vision is to be "United for a Cure Through Research” and make those with breast cancer live longer. The theme of NZBCS-2021 conference is “From Prevention, Early Diagnosis to Targeted Therapy”. Breast cancer is preventable. Prevention is the most effective practice to reduce cancer incidence and mortality. On the other hand, breast cancer is also curable if diagnosed early and treated with the right therapy. Early diagnosis and targeted therapies of breast cancers will significantly improve patients’ chance of survival and quality of life. NZBCS-2021 conference will focus on those aspects of breast cancer research. The aims of NZABC® Inc. is, through NZBCS triennial international conferences, to promote basic and clinical research on breast cancer, stimulate domestic and international collaborations, and expedite the translation of laboratory discoveries into clinical applications, ultimately for improved treatment of those with breast cancer. We will endeavour to achieve these in the upcoming NZBCS-2021. Last but not least, with the support of regional and national breast cancer charities, there will be a session dedicated for breast cancer support services. It will be open to the public for networking and information sharing. In this regard, NZBCS is also a public forum that creates a link of the public to breast cancer advocates, scientists, clinicians and pharmaceutical industry. Keynote Speakers: Prof Ian Ellis, BMedSci, BM MS, FRCPath, Nottingham City Hospital, UK Prof Jane Visvader, BSc (Hons), PhD Adelaide. The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research, Australia Prof Ross Lawrenson, Waikato District Health Board & University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand Prof Sarah-Jane Dawson, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre & The University of Melbourne, Australia Distinguished Prof Stephen Hursting, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA Participation as Session Chairs, Speakers, and Poster Presenters The Organising Committee now invites your participation in the conference either as a speaker to give an oral presentation, or as a poster presenter of your research. There are also limited opportunities for you to chair a session. That will greatly raise your visibility and international profile. If you are interested in taking one of these roles, please let us know using the contacts provided below. Sponsorship Opportunities NZBCS-2021 is the ideal event to promote your company/organisation’s profile and strengths to the world, whilst also forging significant multilateral networks and collaborations in health sectors and pharmaceutical industries. NZABC® Inc. invites your company/organisation to sponsor NZBCS-2021. The Sponsorship Prospectus describes the opportunities in detail. Please download a copy of it from here. Abstracts Submission and Registration • NZBCS-2021 Abstracts Submission and Registration are both open now. Please visit the Abstracts Submission page for detailed instructions. The deadline for Abstracts Submission is Wednesday 30 September 2021. • Please visit the Registration page for more information. The cut-off date for early bird rates is on July 31, 2021(inclusive). Contact Information Please do not hesitate to contact us by emailing nzbcs@aut.ac.nz for either becoming a sponsor of or participation/involvement in the NZBCS-2021 conference. Professor Ian Campbell Vice President, NZABC® Inc. Chair, Scientific Committee, NZBCS-2021 A/Professor Dong-Xu Liu President, NZABC® Inc. Chair, Organising Committee, NZBCS-2021

Focused Cardiac Ultrasound Workshop is organized by Cardiac Skills Australia and will be held from Nov 14 - 15, 2020 at Rydges Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand. Topics Covered: Echo Applications: • Echo Acoustic Windows & Image Orientation • Valvular Assessment • LV/RV Function & Filling Status • Haemodynamic Assessment & Calculations • Basic Echo in Life Support • Rapid Cardiac Echo Echo Features of Cardiac Pathologies: • Pericardial Disease • Cardiac Tamponade • AMI • Aortic Dissection • Shock • Pulmonary Embolus • Pneumothorax Learner Outcomes: • To appreciate heart anatomy  • Understand acoustic windows and imaging planes used in echo • Outline common pathologies associated with the heart  • Describe how echo is used to measure cardiac output, stoke volume, ejection fraction, aortic valve area etc. • Appreciate echo as a tool to assess left and right systolic function  • Understand echo image orientation • Understand the basic principles of Doppler haemodynamics • Provide delegates with tutor assisted 'hands-on' echo practice • Appreciate normal values in an echo examination • Understand the limitations of the Doppler technique • Understand the components of a focused echo examination • Outline the role of echo in life support • Appreciate the use of rapid cardiac echo in the critically ill • Identify common ultrasound artifacts Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

Australasian Integrative Medicine Association (AIMA) Conference 2021 is organized by the Australasian Integrative Medicine Association. This Onsite medical conference will be held from Mar 27 - 28, 2021 at Auckland University of Technology (AUT), Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand. Conference Description: The conference theme is “Rebuilding health, community, resilience, and joy: an integrative medicine approach” and will incorporate presentations from a host of charismatic and knowledgable integrative medicine experts from across the globe.  Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.  

Congress of the Intestinal Rehabilitation and Transplant Association (CIRTA) 2021 is organized by The Transplantation Society (TTS). This Onsite medical conference will be held from Jun 30 - Jul 03, 2021 at Auckland, New Zealand. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

2021 Annual Meeting Australian & New Zealand Metabolic and Obesity Surgery Society (ANZMOSS) conference is organized by Australian & New Zealand Metabolic and Obesity Surgery Society (ANZMOSS) and will be held from Oct 13 - 15, 2021 at Pullman Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

Tripartite Colorectal Meeting 2022 is organized by Colorectal Surgical Society of Australia and New Zealand (CSSANZ), The Conference Company (TCC) and will be held from Feb 21 - 24, 2022 at Aotea Centre, Auckland, New Zealand. Theme: “Looking Forward, Looking After - Ma Muri Ki Mua” Description: The 2022 Meeting is the pre-eminent event for Global leaders in Colorectal surgery. It is a tremendous opportunity to exchange ideas around the latest developments and issues with a global audience. The programme will include the best international keynote speakers at the forefront of colorectal surgery, with a thought provoking and challenging scientific programme. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.