Upcoming Medical Conferences in Taiwan

14th Asia Epigenome Meeting (AEM) / 3rd Taipei Epigenetics and Chromatin Meeting (TECM) is organized by Abcam and will be held from October 16 - 18, 2019 at Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan. Course Description: It is to engage world leading scientists and outstanding Asia researchers to promote Asia science in the field of epigenetics, in particular, epigenetic regulation in development and disease. Across the three days, starting with the Abcam Epigenetics Conference, there will be discussions on the cutting edge research of epigenetic mechanisms and epigenetic impact in embryonic development, cell differentiation and reprogramming, cancer, aging and neurodegenerative disease, etc. Prizes will be given to the top three posters. Discussion topics will include: • Histone, RNA and DNA modification • Chromatin dynamics • X inactivation • Epigenetics and disease • Non-coding RNA • Epigenetics in embryo, stem cell and reprogramming Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Joint Meetings: Abcam Epigenetics Conference and 14th Asia Epigenome Meeting (AEM) / 3rd Taipei Epigenetics and Chromatin Meeting (TECM) is organized by Abcam and will be held from Oct 16 - 18, 2019 at Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan. Description: It is to engage world leading scientists and outstanding Asia researchers to promote Asia science in the field of epigenetics, in particular, epigenetic regulation in development and disease. Across the three days, starting with the Abcam Epigenetics Conference, there will be discussions on the cutting edge research of epigenetic mechanisms and epigenetic impact in embryonic development, cell differentiation and reprogramming, cancer, aging and neurodegenerative disease, etc. Prizes will be given to the top three posters. Discussion topics will include: • Histone, RNA and DNA modification • Chromatin dynamics • X inactivation • Epigenetics and disease • Non-coding RNA • Epigenetics in embryo, stem cell and reprogramming Program: Abcam Epigenetics Conference: Start: October 16, 2019 - 9:00am Finish: October 16, 2019 - 4:00pm 14th AEM/ 3rd TECM: Start: October 16, 2019 - 4.00pm Finish: October 18, 2019 - 5.00pm Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

7th edition of the World Congress on Controversies, Debates & Consensus in Bone, Muscle & Joint Diseases (BMJD) is organized by CongressMed Ltd and will be held from Oct 17 - 19, 2019 at Hilton Taipei Sinban, Taipei, Taiwan. Congress Description: BMJD has further enhanced the format of its program for 2019 with new approaches to yet more productive interactions and discussions between experts and participants, offering the best possible translational learning experience while sharing the most recent advances in the treatment and investigation of a number of musculoskeletal diseases. The 2019 program will focus on the most challenging arthritic conditions seen in daily practice both in Asia and in the rest of the world. The aims will be to help physicians by improving the investigation and management of patients suffering from these diseases. Expert debates on the many advancements in the clinical and basic science fields of bone, muscle and joint diseases will focus on providing practical management solutions to challenging and clinically relevant issues encountered in daily practice. Topics: • Gout and crystal arthropathies: Investigation and new treatments • Is crystal arthropathy a local or systemic disease? • Large vessel vasculitis: Is imaging truly helpful in disease treatment and management? • Pulmonary complications of arthritis: What are they and how to treat? • Bone marrow transplants for the treatment of severe scleroderma: What have we learned? • Cardiovascular risks in inflammatory arthritis: Risk assessment and management in daily practice • Ultrasound in the management of inflammatory arthritis: Consensus or debate? • Who to choose for the management of arthritis: Rheumatologists or orthopaedic surgeons? • Randomized controlled trials: Design and analysis • Systemic lupus erythematosus: Biologic or non-biologic treatment? • Headache for rheumatologists: Pain and central sensitization syndrome • Use of biologics for rheumatoid arthritis treatment in countries without reimbursement: How do we address the needs of those patients? • Biosimilars: Old and new. What have we learned so far? • Which biologics are safe for tuberculosis and/or hepatitis C? • Biologics for the treatment of symptomatic osteoarthritis: Safer and more effective than NSAIDs and SySADOAS? • Tanezumab and osteoarthritis: Facts and rebirth • Intraarticular injections of corticosteroids, platelet rich plasma, and stem cells for osteoarthritis treatment: What to tell patients? • Metabolomics and osteoarthritis • Osteoporosis management for the rheumatologist: Western vs. Asian countries Why Attend BMJD? • BMJD is a comprehensive Congress fully devoted to clinical controversies in Bone, Muscle & Joint Diseases. • BMJD addresses the most burning issues in the field and provides an effective forum for debating and discussing these issues. • BMJD allocates ample time after each session for speaker-audience discussions. • BMJD’s faculty is comprised of internationally renowned experts. • BMJD will tackle important questions in various sub-fields, including Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Inflammatory Arthritis, Pain, and related Musculoskeletal Diseases. • BMJD features a “Young Scientist Award Competition” for young doctors, scientists and researchers. Time: 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Ninth International Conference on Food Studies is organized by Food Studies Research Network and will be held from Oct 24 - 25, 2019 at National Kaohsiung University of Hospitality and Tourism, Kaohsiung city, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Theme 1: Food Production and Sustainability. Theme 2: Food, Nutrition, and Health. Theme 3: Food Politics, Policies, and Culture. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.  

29th Annual Congress of the Association of the Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons of Asia (ATCSA 2019) in Conjunction with Asian Chinese Forum in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons 2019 is organized by Association of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons of Asia (ATCSA), Taiwan Association of Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery (TATCS), Malaysian Association of Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery (MATCVS) and will be held from Oct 30 - Nov 03, 2019 at Taipei International Convention Center (TICC), Taipei, Taiwan. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

13th Annual Conference of the Asia Pacific Cervical Spine Society (APCSS 2019) is organized by Asia Pacific Cervical Spine Society (APCSS) and will be held from Nov 08 - 09, 2019 at Ambassador Hotel Kaohsiung, Kaohsiung city, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Topics: • Basic Science: Biology & Biomechanics • Craniovertebral Junction Lesions • Cervical Spine Tumor • Degenerative Cervical Spine • Deformity • Cervical OPLL • Trauma and /or Spinal Cord Injury • Cervical Arthroplasty and Motion Preservation Surgery • Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery and /or Endoscopy • Revision Cervical Spine Surgery • Infection • Peripheral Nerve and Brachial Plexus Lesions • Innovative Techniques • Imaging and Diagnostics • Complication • Pain Management • Non-operative Management • Others Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

International Symposium on Dental Medicine is organized by FLC Event and will be held from Dec 08-10, 2019 at Kaohsiung City, Taiwan, China. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

2nd Annual Symposium & Interventional Pain Workshop is organized by World Institute of Pain (WIP) and will be held from Jan 17 - 19, 2020 at National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Zhongzheng District, Taipei, Taiwan. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

9th World Congress of Facial Plastic Surgery is organized by Taiwan Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (TAFPRS) and will be held during Feb 06 - 09, 2020 at Taipei, Taiwan. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

15th Annual Scientific Meeting of Asia Pacific Society of Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology (APSCVIR) is organized by Asia Pacific Society of Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology (APSCVIR) and will be held from Mar 06 - 09, 2020 at Grand Hotel Taipei, Taipei, Taiwan. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.