WELCOME MESSAGE
Welcome to Brain 2018, the 15th multidisciplinary neuroscience conference jointly organized by Division of Neurology, Neuropathology and Division of Neurosurgery, The Chinese University of Hong Kong – a comprehensive research university, a regional leader with a global reputation.
Local and overseas neurologists, pathologists, neurosurgeons, related scientists and health care professionals are all cordially invited to attend our high quality presentations. This year, we focus on Neuro-Oncology, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage and Multiple Sclerosis. It is a real delight and privilege to have several world’s best experts to share the most up-to-date information and ideas in these areas. Multidisciplinary approach is what we believe in for prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of neurological diseases.
We are taking this opportunity to express our gratitude towards our speakers, delegates, sponsors, co-organizing units and the secretariat for making this conference another success in 2018. We hope many of you will join us at this interactive and fruitful meeting!
Prof. Vincent MOK
Chair of Organizing Committee
Division of Neurology
Department of Medicine and Therapeutics
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Prof. Alexander LAU
Co-Chair of Organizing Committee
Division of Neurology
Department of Medicine and Therapeutics
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
FACULTY
Jill M. ABRIGO
Department of Imaging and Interventional Radiology
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong, China
Abudmijiti AIBAIDULA
Department of Neurosurgery
Huashan Hospital, Fudan University
Shanghai, China
Matthew Tai-Hei CHAN
Faculty of Medicine
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong, China
Robert Hsin-Hung CHEN
Department of Surgery
National Defense Medical Center
Taipei, Taiwan
Allan KERMODE
Department of Neurology and Clinical Neurophysiology
Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
Perth, Australia
Dennis Tak-Loi KU
Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
Tuen Mun Hospital
Hong Kong, China
Alexander LAU
Department of Medicine and Therapeutics
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong, China
Jianfeng LI
Department of Neurosurgery
The Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University
Shijiazhuang, China
Jie MA
Department of Paediatric Neurosurgery
Shanghai Xin Hua Hospital,
Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
Shanghai, China
Tony Shu-Kam MOK
Department of Clinical Oncology
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong, China
Akio MORITA
Department of Neurological Surgery
Nippon Medical School, Graduate School of Medicine
Tokyo, Japan
Do-Hyun NAM
Department of Neurosurgery
Samsung Medical Center
Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine
Seoul, Republic of Korea
Ji-Hoon PHI
Division of Paediatric Neurosurgery
Seoul National University Children’s Hospital
Seoul, Republic of Korea
Wei QIU
Neurology Department
The Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University
Guangzhou, China
Lin SHI
Department of Imaging and Interventional Radiology
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong, China
Peter Zhifeng SHI
Department of Neurosurgery
Huashan Hospital, Fudan University
Shanghai, China
Martin N. STIENEN
Department of Neurosurgery
University Hospital Zurich
Zurich, Switzerland
Michael D. TAYLOR
Division of Neurosurgery
Department of Surgery
University of Toronto
Toronto, Canada
Jiguang WANG
Division of Life Science
Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Hong Kong, China
Huijie WEI
Department of Neurosurgery
Tianjin Medical University General Hospital
Tianjin, China
Vera Zhiyuan ZHENG
Division of Neurosurgery
Department of Surgery
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong, China
PROGRAMME
Programme at a Glance
Conference App
The BRAIN 2018 Conference will be using the Guidebook App for complete programme information.
Registration Methods
You can register by one of the following methods:
• Online Registration (Online Registration will be closed on 18 January, 9am)
• Registration by E-mail / Mail / Fax
Please download and complete the registration form and send to the Conference Secretariat by email, fax or mail.
Brain 2018 Secretariat
Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine and Therapeutics
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
9/F Lui Che Woo Clinical Sciences Building
Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong
Tel: (852) 2890 2002
Fax: (852) 2295 4399
E-mail: neurology@cuhk.edu.hk
Registration Category (One delegate per registration)
Certificate of Attendance
Certificate of Attendance will only be issued at the Conference upon request made on the registration form.
Payment Methods (if applicable)
Please download the Payment Form and make payment by any one of the following methods:
1. A crossed cheque in HK dollar made payable to "The Chinese University of Hong Kong" shall be sent to the Conference Secretariat. All bank charges must be paid by participant at source and only local cheques are acceptable.
OR
2. By credit card payment (Visa / Master).
Cancellation and Refund Policy
No refund will be made once the payment is confirmed.
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
Abstracts on any clinical, experimental or translational aspects of Nervous System Diseases are welcome for consideration by the Committee for Poster Presentation.
Submission
Please complete the Abstract Submission Form and send to neurology@cuhk.edu.hk.
Submission Deadline: 29 December 2017
Acceptance Notification: 8 January 2018
Guidelines for Submission of Abstracts
1. Abstracts should be written in English.
2. Each abstract must not exceed 300 words.
3. Abstract title, author name(s) and institution(s) should be clearly stated.
4. ABSTRACT TITLE should be typed in CAPITALS.
5. AUTHORS' NAMES should be typed in CAPITALS and followed by the name(s) and full address(es) of the institution(s) where the scientific work was undertaken. Underline the name of the PRESENTING AUTHOR.
6. The content of the abstract should include Background & Purpose, Methods, Results and Conclusion(s). You may include up to two Figures and two References for each abstract.
7. The abstract should be in Microsoft Word format and each file should contain only ONE abstract.
8. The presenting author has to register for the Conference as delegate, otherwise the abstract(s) will not be considered in the conference proceedings.
Sample Abstract
Guidelines on the Poster Presentation
1. Please prepare and display your poster(s) according to the following guidelines:
2. We will assist you to set up the poster(s) during the set-up time. Please note that the poster(s) should be dismounted on the above dismount time. The Organizing Committee is not responsible for posters that have not been removed / collected by the end of the meeting.
Date
19-20 January 2018 (Friday – Saturday)
Venue
Postgraduate Education Centre, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong
Organizers
Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine and Therapeutics
Neuropathology
Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Supporting Organizations
Hong Kong Neurological Society
Hong Kong Neurosurgical Society
International Academy of Pathology, Hong Kong Division
Official Language
The official language of the Conference is English.
Trade Exhibition
An exhibition of medical equipment, books and pharmaceutical brochures will be held during the Conference on 19 – 20 January 2018.
Academic Accreditations (for local participants)
Continuing Medical Education (CME), Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points will be applied from relevant Hong Kong colleges and associations.
Letter of Invitation
The Organizing Committee would be pleased to provide letters of invitation (without provisions of financial support) upon request. Please address your request to the Conference Secretariat.
Certificate of Attendance
A Certificate of Attendance will be issued upon registration and is available for collection together with the delegate's kit at the registration counter during the Conference.
Liability and Insurance
The Organizer is not responsible for injury or damage involving persons and property during the Conference. Participants are advised to make their own arrangements for their medical, travel and personal insurance.
Equipment and all related display materials installed by Exhibitors / Sponsors are not insured by the Organizer, and the Organizer under no circumstances will be liable for any loss, damage or destruction caused to equipment, goods or property belonging to Exhibitors/Sponsors.
Disclaimer
Whilst every attempt has been made to ensure that all aspects of the conference announced will take place as scheduled, the Organizing Committee reserves the right to make changes at any time should the need arise.
ACADEMIC ACCREDITATIONS
Continuing Medical Education (CME), Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points will be applied from relevant Hong Kong colleges and associations.
Accreditations by Local Councils
The following official hotels have offered special rates for registered participants of the Meeting. Please follow the instructions to make your own reservation. These hotels are located in close proximity to the Conference Venue, Postgraduate Education Centre, Prince of Wales Hospital. Reservation must be made through Reservation Form and directly sent to the hotel of your choice.
The room rates are quoted on a per room, per night basis and are subject to 10% service charge. Credit card guarantee is required for room reservation.
Shuttle service will be provided every morning of 19-20 January 2018 for the transfer from the hotels to the Conference Venue.
Royal Park Hotel
Regal Riverside Hotel
8 Pak Hok Ting Street, Sha Tin, New Territories, Hong Kong
Royal Park Hotel is conveniently located in the heart of Sha Tin, adjacent to the MTR Sha Tin Station, only 30 minutes from China by rail and 40 minutes from the Hong Kong International Airport. The hotel is embraced by various famous tourist attractions and shopping malls.
*The special rates are valid until 18 December 2017.
34-36 Tai Chung Kiu Road, Sha Tin, New Territories, Hong Kong
Overlooking the magnificent Shing Mun River in Shatin, Regal Riverside Hotel is an international standard city-resort offering a relaxing break from the daily hustle and bustle. The hotel set amid the greenery Shatin with walking distance to the centre of Shatin. Adjacent to MTR Sha Tin Wai Station, the hotel is located a 20-minute walk from the Conference venue, and 65 minutes from the Hong Kong International Airport.
*The special rates are valid until 18 December 2017.
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ABOUT HONG KONG
Population
Approximately 7.4 million and about 92% was of Chinese ethnicity in 2016.
Official Language
The official languages are Chinese and English, all major signage are bilingual. Cantonese is the most widely spoken Chinese dialect in Hong Kong, but majority of people can speak both Mandarin and English.
Weather
Hong Kong has a sub-tropical climate with distinct seasons. Weather in January is in the middle of Winter. It is normally clear and sunny but cool and dry with occasional cold fronts. Average temperature is 12℃ – 20℃. Further information can be found at the website of Hong Kong Observatory.
Time Zone
Hong Kong is 8 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (i.e. GMT + 8 hours).
Currency
Legal tender is the Hong Kong Dollar (HKD), which is pegged to the US dollar at HK$7.8. The Hong Kong dollar in everyday circulation is available in 10¢, 20¢, 50¢, $1, $2, $5 and $10 coins, and $10, $20, $50, $100, $500 and $1,000 banknotes. Most foreign currencies and travelers cheques are easily changed at banks, hotels and moneychangers. Credit cards are widely accepted at major hotels, large restaurants, department stores and shops.
Electricity Supply
The Standard electrical voltage in Hong Kong is AC 220 volts (50Hz). The British three-pin plug and socket-outlet system is commonly used in Hong Kong.
Opening Hours
The vast majority of shops are open every day throughout the year, some only closing during the Chinese New Year holiday. Retail shops generally are open from 10am to 7pm. However, most of the stores in busy retail areas like Causeway Bay and Tsim Sha Tsui stay open until 9:30 or even later. Most restaurants stay open until 11 pm or later. Banks are open from Monday to Friday between 9am to 4:30pm and on Saturdays from 9am to 12:30pm, are closed on Sundays and public holidays. Offices generally are open from 9am to 5/6pm on weekdays.
Getting Around
Hong Kong is geographically compact and the public transport system is efficient, relatively inexpensive and user friendly. The Airport Express links Hong Kong International Airport directly to Hong Kong's central business district and buses connect the airport with most of the city. The Mass Transit Railway (MTR) and public buses allow easy access throughout the territories. Taxis are inexpensive with a HK$19 - HK$24 flag fall fare. And for those looking for a mode of travel that has been used for decades, there are the Star Ferries, Hong Kong Island's street trams and the venerable Peak Tram. Payments can be made using an Octopus Card, an electronic stored-value card that is widely accepted on all public transports. Road signs in Hong Kong are bilingual in both English and Chinese.
Telecommunications
Most of the world's mobile telecommunications systems like GSM 900, PCS 1800, CDMA and WCDMA operate in Hong Kong. Check if your service provider has a roaming agreement with a Hong Kong operator, and be sure to pay attention to the roaming rates. Free Wi-Fi service is available at Hong Kong International Airport. Some government buildings also offer free 'GovWiFi' services, including some public libraries. You can access the internet for free at many coffee shops in town, as well as at certain iCentres at selected MTR stations. Most hotels offer broadband internet access which may involve a charge in some cases.
Visa Requirement
In general, all visitors to Hong Kong must have a passport that is valid for at least 6 months. Nationals of about 170 countries and territories may visit Hong Kong without a visa/entry permit for a period ranging from 7 days to 180 days. You may refer to the website of Immigration Department of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) for more information on visa/entry permit requirements.
Visa to Mainland China
Most foreign nationals require a visa to enter Mainland China. Visitors are advised to obtain the visas from Chinese Visa Application Service Center in their resident countries. If you wish to apply a visa (single or double entry) to Mainland China during your stay in Hong Kong, you may apply through The Commissioner's Office of China's Foreign Ministry in the HKSAR or China Travel Service (Hong Kong) Limited.
Useful Numbers
Directory Inquiry Hotline (Cantonese) 1083
Directory Inquiry Hotline (English) 1081
Emergency Services (Police, Fire, Ambulance) 999
Hong Kong Tourism Board Visitor Hotline 2508 1234
Hong Kong International Airport 2181 8888
Hong Kong Immigration Department 2824 6111
* For those calling from places outside Hong Kong, please dial the area code “852” before the telephone number.
Further information on Hong Kong, travel and tourist attractions is available at Hong Kong Tourism Board.
CONTACT US
Brain 2018 Secretariat
Division of Neurology
Department of Medicine and Therapeutics
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
9/F Lui Che Woo Clinical Sciences Building
Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin
Hong Kong
Tel: (852) 2890 2002
Fax: (852) 2295 4399
Email: neurology@cuhk.edu.hk
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