Upcoming Medical Conferences in South Korea

Combined drug-radiation treatment: biological basis, current applications and perspectives is organized by European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO) and will be held from Jun 07 - 09, 2019 at Severance Hospital, Seoul, South Korea. Target Audience: The course is aimed at radiation oncologists and medical oncologists involved in the multidisciplinary treatment of cancer. Course Aim: Effective cancer treatment necessitates both high efficacy of local treatment and combatting sub-clinical systemic disease. Consequently, cancer therapy today involves various combinations of local and systemic treatment modalities. Of those, combining drugs and radiation has been attracting particular attention both in terms of its biological rationale and its potential of increasing the therapeutic outcome. The course aims at updating participants about established and emerging knowledge in this field. It will provide the key-messages that biological and clinical research is currently bringing to the oncology community. This course aims to: • Update participants about biological effects of combining drugs and radiation in normal and tumour tissue • Present evidence-based clinical applications of combined modality treatment using drugs and radiation in major human malignancies • Stimulate case-based discussion on the interdisciplinary treatment of cancer • Present future perspectives for combining drugs and radiation. Learning Outcomes: By the End of This Course Participants Should Be Able to: • Describe the Rationale and Mechanisms of the Action of Combined Drug Radiation Treat­ment in Cancer • Discuss the Evidence for Combined Drug Ra­diation Treatment in Different Tumour Sites • Select Patients for Combined Drug Radiation Treatment • Decide on the Optimum Treatment Strategy, Sequencing and Duration, for Different Patients • Decide on the Optimum Strategy Including New Drugs (Immunotherapy Etc.). Course Content: General Lectures • Describe the Rationale and Mechanisms of the Action of Combined Drug Radiation Treatment in Cancer • Immunotherapy and Personalised Cancer Therapy • Rationale for Altered Fractionation and Combining Radiation With Systematic Therapies • Hypoxia: the Point of View of Biologist and Radiation Oncologist • Immunotherapy and Radiotherapy • Decision Making • Endpoints in Oncology • Radiotherapy and New Drugs: What Is Known and What Is Not • Site Specific Lectures Including Practical Case Discussions ○ Head and Neck Cancer ○ Non Small Cell Lung Cancer ○ Small Cell Lung Cancer ○ Breast Cancer ○ Prostate Cancer ○ Bladder Cancer ○ Cervical Cancer ○ Oesophageal Cancer ○ Gastric Cancer ○ Rectal CancerAnal Canal ○ Pancreas ○ Brain Tumours ○ Lymphomas. Prerequisites: Before Commencing This Course Participants Should: • Be Confident With the Basic Mechanisms of Radiotherapy and Systemic Treatment in Oncology •  Know the Basic Principles of Management of Solid Tumours • Know Different Ways of Delivering Chemotherapy/systemic Therapy in Combination With Radiotherapy. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

18th International Conference on Emergency Medicine (ICEM) is organized by Korean Society of Emergency Medicine (KSEM) and will be held from Jun 12 - 15, 2019 at COEX Convention & Exhibition Center, Gangnam Gu, Seoul, South Korea. Description: Emergency medicine, as the closest area for saving lives and human right to health, faces challenges from fast-paced of change and diversity. For several decades, it has put efforts to narrow the gaps between education and practice. With the latest achievements of lively knowledge to secure the appropriate medical service in time, building a national network will be the key components in pursuance of providing quality care beyond borders.  Under the theme of “Collaboration, Professionalism, Responsibility”, various programs with 32 topics will be prepared including plenary lectures, parallel sessions, special lectures, pre-workshop, exhibition, and social programs. Experience, knowledge and skills shared in and around the conference will be crucial in accelerating health reforms through collective action, and versatile approaches in channeling communities will fill the apparent gaps in emergency medicine. In commemoration of the 30th Anniversary of the KSEM in 2019, having the ICEM 2019 convened in Seoul would be particularly meaningful. Seoul, the 600-year old capital of the Republic of Korea, is an ineffable international city where traditional and modern cultures coexist side-by-side in perfect harmony. It is the place that you shall have a series of exceptional opportunities to experience cultures and friendly atmosphere during your stay.  Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Seoul 46th International Conference on "Medical, Medicine and Health Sciences" (MMHS- 2019 Seoul) is organized by Academic Fora and will be held from Jun 13 - 14, 2019 at Nine Tree Premier Hotel Myeongdong2, Seoul, South Korea. Main Theme: “Advances in collaborative research for public Health, Medical and Medicine Sciences for better healthcare services to society” The conference will cover vital issues in medical, medicine and health sciences under multiple sub-themes. The aim of our conference is to support, encourage and provide a platform for networking, sharing, publishing and nurturing the potential growth of individual scholars across the globe. Conference Tracks and Sub-Themes: MMHS-2019 conference is a premier platform for the presentation of novel and creative research results in the fields of theoretical, and applied Medical and medicine research, Health Sciences and Public Health research & practice. The conference will bring together leading researchers, social workers and scientists , students in the domain of scientific interest from around the world. The areas of interest for submission include, but are not limited to: • Medical Science • Health Science • Public Health Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

30th World Congress of Videourology and Advances in Clinical Urology in conjunction with 26th Annual Meeting of Korean Endourology Society (KES) and 16th Annual Meeting of East Asian Society of Endourology (EASE) is organized by The Korean Endourological Society (KES) and will be held from Jun 13 - 15, 2019 at Severance Hospital, Seoul, South Korea. On behalf of the Organizing Committee, it is our honor and pleasure to invite you to attend the co-hold meetings of 30thWorld Congress of Video Urology and Advances in Clinical Urology, 26th Annual Meeting of Korean Endourological Society (KES) and 16th Annual Meeting of East Asian Society of Endourology (EASE) hosted by the Korean Endourological Society, which will be held in the beautiful city of Seoul, Korea from 13 to 15 June 2019. The Korean Endourological Society will have privilege of hosting above three co-hold meetings, and plan to ensure that the meetings surpasses all expectations.  This year will be more special by the co-hold of three international conferences in the same date. Participants will be able to share their thoughts with broad range of experts from many different organizations which will result in take-home of concrete tools and solutions that enhance their work practice and impact by. Moreover, celebrating 30th anniversary of the World Congress of Video Urology and Advances in Clinical Urology will make our event more special which has established as a recognized international conference in the field of endourology. Building on the success of previous conferences and from feedback received, this congress will result in fruitful collaborations and rewarding experiences for the delegates with surpass of their expectations.  Your active contribution will be crucial to the success of the conference and its impact on our global mission to treat urological diseases in our best. Together, we will become a stronger voice and global force of world-wide endourology society.  Thank you for your cooperation, and we hope to see you in Seoul, Korea. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

The Liver Week 2019 is organized by Korean Association for the Study of the Liver (KASL), The Korean Liver Cancer Association (KLCA), HB&I, The Korean Association of Hepato Biliary Pancreatic Surgery (KAHBPS), The Korean Liver Transplantation Society (KLTS) and will be held from Jun 20 - 22, 2019 at Busan Exhibition and Convention Center (BEXCO), Busan, South Korea. Description: The theme of The Liver Week 2019, 'Expanding Frontiers in Liver Diseases', purposes to encourage all participants to study the recent research trends and views related to liver disorders from the perspectives of eminent experts, and to facilitate the exchange of up-to-date information on liver disease with the ultimate goal of improving liver disease management. The organizing committee has prepared an attractive and valuable scientific program focused on the latest trends, issues, and advances made in various areas of liver diseases. In particular, we have prepared various joint symposia for exchanging knowledge among 4 liver-related societies. The experts debate session will cover an issue regarding cessation of anti-HBV therapy. The Korea Center for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) will participate in the policy forum, and the National Health Insurance Big Data Research forum will also be held in partnership with the National Health Insurance Service (NHIS). Lectures and a hands-on course for abdominal ultrasound specialist certification and relevant major education are prepared as well. The Asian Forum is a new session covering current status and emerging liver disease issues in Asia. Price in USD $: Overseas Pre-Registration Fee:$ 150 Overseas On-Site Registration Fee:$ 200

Seoul 47th International Conference on "Medical, Medicine and Health Sciences" (MMHS- 2019 Seoul) is organized by Academic Fora and will be held from Jul 10 - 11, 2019 at Nine Tree Premier Hotel Myeongdong2, Seoul, South Korea.  Main Theme: “Advances in collaborative research for public Health, Medical and Medicine Sciences for better healthcare services to society” The conference will cover vital issues in medical, medicine and health sciences under multiple sub-themes. The aim of our conference is to support, encourage and provide a platform for networking, sharing, publishing and nurturing the potential growth of individual scholars across the globe. Conference Tracks and Sub-Themes: MMHS-2019 conference is a premier platform for the presentation of novel and creative research results in the fields of theoretical, and applied Medical and medicine research, Health Sciences and Public Health research & practice. The conference will bring together leading researchers, social workers and scientists , students in the domain of scientific interest from around the world. The areas of interest for submission include, but are not limited to: • Medical Science • Health Science • Public Health Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Seoul 48th International Conference on "Medical, Medicine and Health Sciences" (MMHS- 2019 Seoul) is organized by Academic Fora and will be held from Aug 07 - 08, 2019 at Nine Tree Premier Hotel Myeongdong2, Seoul, South Korea. Main Theme: “Advances in collaborative research for public Health, Medical and Medicine Sciences for better healthcare services to society” The conference will cover vital issues in medical, medicine and health sciences under multiple sub-themes. The aim of our conference is to support, encourage and provide a platform for networking, sharing, publishing and nurturing the potential growth of individual scholars across the globe. Conference Tracks and Sub-Themes: MMHS-2019 conference is a premier platform for the presentation of novel and creative research results in the fields of theoretical, and applied Medical and medicine research, Health Sciences and Public Health research & practice. The conference will bring together leading researchers, social workers and scientists , students in the domain of scientific interest from around the world. The areas of interest for submission include, but are not limited to: • Medical Science • Health Science • Public Health Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

MDS - AOS Basic and Clinical Science School is organized by The International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society-European Section (MDS-ES) and will be held from Aug 08 - 09, 2019 at Seoul National University Hospital Medical Research and Innovation Center, Seoul, South Korea. Recommended Audience: This course is recommended for movement disorder specialists, neurology residents, young scientists, and researchers. Course Description: Since the first Basic Science Summer School (BSSS) was held in Taipei (2014), the BSSS has become a representative education course in MDS-AOS. The aim of the course is to promote the next generation of scientists and young clinicians with interest in the recent advances of clinical and preclinical disciplines in Parkinson’s disease and movement disorders; to create a common language and generate ideas that will allow development of translational research projects by the next generation researchers in Parkinson's disease and movement disorders. This course will attract more young clinicians and scientists focusing on Parkinson’s disease and movement disorders in the future. In the MDS-AOS Basic and Clinical Science School in Seoul, we focus more on learning about principles and applications of various scientific tools which can be used in the field of movement disorders. Invited speakers are distinguished specialists on their scientific topics. The participants could get insights and information to develop their own study ideas. Also, they could present their research and will get the chance to discuss with faculties and peers. Learning Objectives: • Educate participants about various clinical tools which can be applied in movement disorder research • Introduce principles and applications of recent advances in basic science field which can be used in movement disorder research • Provide practical guides for performing genetic studies and interpreting its results in movement disorder field

Treatment for Advanced Parkinson's Disease is organized by The International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society-European Section (MDS-ES) and will be held on Aug 10, 2019 at Seoul National University Hospital Medical Research and Innovation Center, Seoul, South Korea. Recommended Audience: Movement disorder specialist, neurology residents, functional neurosurgeon, nurse specialist Course Description: After a variable period of ‘honeymoon period’ with levodopa treatment, patients with PD may begin to develop long-term complications including motor fluctuations and levodopa-induced dyskinesias, which have a negative impact on quality of life and can be a significant challenge to adequate management. Deep brain stimulation (DBS) has been an established treatment option for selected patients with long-term complications and recently new devices are being introduced with advanced programming options. In addition, levodopa/carbidopa intrajejunal gel (LCIG) and apomorphine injection/infusion are applied in more and more patients with long-term complications. However, let alone their affordability, still there is a room for improvement in awareness and availability of these treatment options in AOS region. Given these, this course aims to provide education of practical aspects of DBS, LCIG, and apomorphine injection/infusion. During this one-day course, indications, procedures, complications and troubleshooting for each treatment options will be discussed. Learning Objectives: • Provide theoretical background of DBS, LCIG, and apomorphine injection/infusion • Describe indications, procedures, complications and troubleshooting for DBS, LCIG, and apomorphine injection/infusion • Demonstrate practical management with virtual cases Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

2019 International Congress on Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome & Asia-Oceania Conference on Obesity (ICOMES & AOCO 2019) is organized by Korean Society for the Study of Obesity (KSSO) and will be held from Aug 29 - 31, 2019 at Conrad Seoul, Yeongdeungpo, Seoul, South Korea. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.