FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT

LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

Chairman :
Sopon Jirasiritham, M.D.
Vice Chairman : Assistant Scientific Chairman :
Thanom Supaporn, M.D. Surazee Prommool, M.D.
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Advisory Committee : Treasurer :

Supat Vanichakarn, M.D.
Dusit Lumlertkul, M.D.
Leena Ong-Aj-Yooth, M.D.
Vithya Vathanophas, M.D.
Suwatana Poksawad, M.D.
Chawalit Ongcharit, M.D.
Phaibul Jitpraphai, M.D.
Pantpis Sakornpant, M.D.
Usana Luvira, M.D.
Thongdee Shaipanich, M.D.
Surapol Issaragrisil, M.D.
Secretary General :
Kriengsak Vareesangthip, M.D. Ph.D.
Assistant Secretary General :
Yingyos Avihingsanon, M.D.
Scientific Chairman :
Vasant Sumethkul, M.D.
Nandhaka Chanthawanich, M.D.
Sauwaluck Chusil, M.D.
Registration:
Kolasorn Pakchotanon, M.D.
Public Relation :
Thananda Trakarnvanich, M.D.
Suradej Hongeng, M.D.
Hospitality :
Siriwan Jirasiritham, M.D.
Audiovisual :
Songchai Simaroj, M.D.
CME :
Kearkiat Praditpornsilpa, M.D.
Accommodation :
Prajej Ruangkanchanasetr, M.D.
Transportation :
Chaiyot Warunyuwon, M.D.

AST EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, 2005-2007

President Dr. S Adibul Hasan Rizvi Pakistan

Vice President Dr. Marwan Masri Lebanon

Immediate Past President Dr. Zaki Morad Malaysia

Secretary- General Dr. A Vathsala Singapore

Treasurer Dr. Daniel TM Chan Hong Kong

President Elect-2009 Dr. Sopon Jirasiritham Thailand

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 FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT
WELCOME MESSAGE

Dear Colleagues:

It is my great pleasure to invite and welcome you to the 10th Congress of

Asian Society of Transplantation which will be held during 1-4 December,
2007 at the Pattaya Exhibition and Convention Hall ( PEACH ) in Pattaya,
Thailand.

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The theme of this congress is “Excellent Transplantation” which will high-
light the most update and advance progress in the field of organ trans-
plantation and also some distinct and special aspects in this region of Asia.
The Scientific Committee has been working hard in preparing the most
excellent program including all varieties of academic activities for all
organ transplantation.

There will be a pre-congress postgraduate educational course including basic science and clinical
transplantation sessions, an one day symposium on organ donation and allocation for transplant
coordinator, state of the art, keynote and plenty of plenary lectures, symposia and free communica-
tion. Many worldwide renowned transplant experts have been invited and accepted to participate in
this congress. We wish that all doctors and personnel working in the field of organ transplantation
could come to update their knowledge, share their experiences and refresh their friendship among
colleagues.

Aside from the main scientific and academic atmosphere, the organizing committee will put all our
best effort to provide warm hospitality activities, together with the exposure of the charm of the most
famous seaside resort of Thailand. We wish to capture your heart and make your stay during the
congress one of the best memorable events.

We do really look forward to welcoming you, your family, friends and colleagues in Pattaya Thailand,
the land of smile, in December, 2007

With best wishes

(Sopon Jirasiritham, MD., FACS)

Professor of Surgery
President and Chairman
Local Organizing Committee
The 10th Congress of Asian Society of Transplantation

Secretariat Office :
Thai Transplantation Society
4th Floor, The Royal Golden Jubilee Bldg., 2 Soi Soonvijai, New Petchburi Road,
Bangkapi, Huaykwang, Bangkok 10310 Thailand.
Tel: (662) 716-6181, 716-6661-4 ext 4001
Fax: (662) 716-6181
Mobile: (668) 16133564
Email : info@cast2007.org
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 GENERAL INFORMATION
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Date : 01-04 December 2007

Congress Venue :
Pattaya Exhibition and Conventional Hall (PEACH) Royal Cliff Beach Resort, Pattaya, Thailand
Secretariat Office :
Thai Transplantation Society 4th Floor, The Royal Golden Jubilee Bldg., 2 Soi Soonvijai, New Petchburi Road,
Bangkapi, Huaykwang, Bangkok 10310
Tel: (662) 716-6181, 716-6184 Fax: (662) 716-6183 Mobile: (668) 13753323
Email : info@cast2007.org
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Language
The Congress activities will be in English and there is no translation service. Normally in Bangkok and Pattaya,
English is widely understood.
Invitation letter
Upon request, the Conference Secretariat will be happy to issue a letter of official invitation to attend the confer-
ence. However, such solicited invitation will not offer payment of any expenses.
Passport and Visa
Entry into Thailand requires a passport valid for at least six months from the time of entry. If your passport will
expire while you are in Thailand, please obtain a new one before arrival. The Thai government allows people of 57
different nationalities, including most European countries, Australia, New Zealand and the USA, to enter the coun-
try for tourism purposes without a visa for 30 days. Citizens of Brazil Korea and Peru may enter Thailand without
a visa, in accordance with inter-governmental agreements, for a maximum stay of 90 days for purposes of tourism
or temporary business only. The Royal Ministry of Foreign Affairs enumerates its visa policies at its website
www.mfa.go.th/web/12.php.
Official carrier
THAI Airways International has been appointed as the official carrier for this Congress. Please contact your nearest
Thai International office for your travel reservations. There will be a special offer for all delegates who come to this
congress from Thai Airway International.
Climate
Thailand is in a tropical zone, the average temperature is 20-32 Degree Celsius. In December the climate is gener-
ally pleasant.
Airport information Suwanabhum International Airport is located 25 kms. from the city Center. There are
two International Arrival Terminals, Numbers 1 and 2. The domestic terminal is located about 1 km. from the
International Terminals.
Program change
The organizer cannot assume liability for any changes in the program due to external or unforeseen circumstances.
Exhibition
The excellent facilities for companies to exhibit their latest technology, equipment, pharmaceuticals services and
medical literature in the field of transplantation will be available to exhibitors. Contact Congress Secretariat for
further information.
Official bank
The Siam Commercial Bank Public Company Limited has been appointed as the official bank of the Congress.
Currency
The Thai currency is Baht which is divided into 100 satangs. Coins are in 25 and 50 satangs, 1, 5 and 10 Bahts.
Foreign currency may be exchanged at authorized exchanged bank, hotels and shops.
Traveller’s cheques and credit card
Major credit cards, such as VISA and Master Card are acceptable in Hotels and shops. Traveller’s cheques can be
conveniently cashed at all commercial banks and authorized money exchanges.
Electricity
Voltage in Thailand is 220 V AC. However, electric razor outlets, generally with multi-voltage fittings, are avail-
able in most hotels.
Time
Thailand time is GMT plus 7 hours.
Travel Agents :
Turismo Asias TURISMO ASIA CO., LTD
Turismo Asia Building, 511 Soi 6, Sri-Ayuthaya Road, BANGKOK 10400 Thailand
Tel : (66-2) 245 1551 Ext. 1944
Direct Fax : (66-2) 245 3203, 246 8292, 246 3993
Email : kanya.thaisomboon@turismoasia.com

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MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE

Dear Colleagues:

It is with great pleasure for me to extend you a cordial invitation to attend

the 10th Congress of Asian Society of Transplantation (CAST) in Pattaya,
Thailand on December 1st-4th 2007.

THE 10th CONGRESS OF ASIAN SOCIETY OF TRANSPLANTATION

The scientific committees have been working very hard to organize the
programme contents. This congress aims to provide update information and
evidences to all sectors of the transplant community. These include Trans-
plant surgeon, Transplant physician, Nephrologist, Urologist, Gastroenter-
ologist, Hepatologist, Hematologist, Immunologist, Pathologist, Scientist,
HLA typist, Transplant coordinators, social workers and all working indi-
viduals in the field of transplantation.

I would like to express my deep appreciation to all distinguished invited speakers who have accepted
our invitation. The programme will include a pre-congress postgraduate educational course focus on
“Essences Basic and Clinical Science in Transplantation”. This course will be held on December 1st
2007. The main scientific programme will be held on December 2nd - 4th 2007. The theme of this
main programme is “Excellent Transplantation”.

It is a good opportunity that more than twenty- six key opinion leaders from North America, Europe
and Australia have accepted our invitation to talk at this congress. This enables us to organize several
important keynote lectures, plenary sessions, interesting symposiums and state of the art lectures. In
addition, several Asian key opinion leaders will participate in the symposium to reflect the Asian
perspective of knowledge in both the basic and clinical science in transplantation. The varieties of
highlight topics are shown in the tentative scientific program.

On December 4th 2007, there will be a “One day advance course on organ donation and donor man-
agement”. All delegates who have registered to the main progamme have the right to attend the main
programme and / or attend this whole day symposium on December 4th with no additional expense.

I do hope that the scientific merit of this congress will be a good invitation for you to come to Pattaya
for the CAST 2007 meeting. I look forward to welcoming you all on December 1st -4th 2007.
With best wishes

(Vasant Sumethkul, M.D.)

Professor of Medicine
Chairman of the Scientific Committee
The 10th Congress of Asian Society of Transplantation

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 Confirmed Distinguished Invited International Speakers.
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1. Nicholas L.Tilney Harvard Medical School, Boston USA

2. Sir Roy Calne Cambridge University UK
3. Jeremy Chapman University of Sydney Australia
4. Philip Halloran University of Alberta, Edmonton Canada
5. Mohamed H. Sayegh Harvard Medical School, Boston USA
6. Barry Kahan University of Texas Medical School at Houston USA
7. Marti Manyalich Transplant Coordination Service, Barcelona Spain
8. Gabriel Danovitch UCLA, Los Angeles USA
9. Lorraine C. Racusen Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine USA
10. Gerhard Opelz University of Heidelberg Germany
11. Joren Madsen Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School USA
12. Arthur Matas University of Minnesota USA
13. J.P. van Hooff Academic Hospital Maastricht The Netherlands
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14. Kazunari Tanabe Tokyo Women’s Medical College, Tokyo Japan

15. Julio Pascual Servicios de Nefrologia, Madrid Spain
16. Shiro Takahara Osaka University, Osaka Japan
17. Brian Nankivell University of Sydney, Sydney Australia
18. Greg Everson University of Denver, Colorado USA
19. Minnie Sarwal Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford USA
20. Suphamai Bunnapradist UCLA School of Medicine USA
21. Jay Fishman Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School USA
22. Stephen Minger, Guy’s Hospital, London UK
23. Rainer Storb, University of Washington, Seattle USA
24. Andreas Tzakis University of Miami School of Medicine USA
25. Robert Jones University of Melbourne Australia
26. Francis Delmonico New England Organ Bank USA
And 30 more Asian and Thai Speakers

Tentative Scientific Program and Topics

December 1st, 2007 Pre-congress postgraduate course:
Essences of Basic and Clinical Science in Transplantation
❖ Overview of T-cell Immunity in transplantation
❖ Innate immunity and solid organ transplantation
❖ Tolerance induction : Role of nonmyeloablative stem cell transplantation
❖ Immunosuppressive agents for the elderly
❖ HLA typing and cross match, Present and Future
❖ Clinical significant of Post transplant HLA antibody
❖ Differential diagnosis in renal allograft biopsies
❖ BK virus nephropathy
❖ Phenotypes of the deteriorating kidney transplant: Role of aging and somatic cell senescence
❖ Cardiac allograft vasculopathy : Pathogenesis and management.

December 2nd-4th, 2007 : Main scientific program:

Plenary sessions
❖ Clinical Transplantation Tolerance: many rivers to cross
❖ Clinical use of stem cells in solid organ transplantation and treatment of end stage organ failure
❖ Role of genomics in Transplantation
❖ Impact of donor brain death on allograft injuries
❖ Cardiac transplantation: Advances and challenges
❖ Progress in living organ donation
Symposiums
❖ Expansion of donor pools for solid organ transplantation
❖ Immunosuppression minimization: time to revisit?
❖ Management of difficult surgical complications in solid organ transplantation
❖ Kidney transplantation for diabetics patients : kidney alone, SPK or islets Tx
❖ Progress in liver transplantation
❖ Protocol biopsy. Pros and Cons
❖ Impact of antibody induction therapies on long term kidney allograft outcomes
❖ Pediatrics transplantation
❖ Long term morbidities and mortalities after kidney transplantation. How to improve ?
❖ Liver transplantation for hepatocellular carcinoma
Industry supported symposium (Novartis)
❖ Chronic allograft nephropathy: Early identification and early intervention.
Industry supported symposium (Astellas)
❖ How to maximize the outcomes of immunosuppressive protocols in kidney transplantation ?
Parallel lectures
❖ T cell costimulatory pathways as novel targets in Transplantation
❖ Update in Banff classification
❖ Viral Hepatitis in solid organ transplantation
❖ Kidney transplantation for high risk recipients
❖ Recurrence diseases after kidney transplantation
❖ Emerging infection in organ transplantation
❖ Pharmacologic monitoring of immunosuppressive agents
❖ Microarray in Transplantation
❖ An update in prevention and monitoring of infection in solid organ transplantation
❖ Tailoring immunosuppressive regimens in kidney recipients
❖ Post transplant anti HLA antibody and clinical outcomes
❖ State of the arts in clinical kidney transplantation.
❖ Living liver transplantation
6 And many more topics are being arranged.
December 4th 2007 :

One day symposium in Organ donation and allocation
❖ Spanish Transplant Procurement Management Model
❖ Non Heart Beating Donors
❖ Use of Organ Perfusion Device
❖ Problems and Obstacle in Organ Donation
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❖ Tissue Procurement and Tissue banking
❖ Donation Process in Asia
❖ Ethics, Legislation and Public Awareness

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION GUIDELINE

The 10th CAST Scientific Committee invites authors to submit abstracts to be considered for inclusion in the programme. Authors are
invited to follow the guidelines for abstract preparation hereafter indicated. Abstracts not conforming to the guidelines will not be
considered for reviewing. Abstracts will be peer reviewed. Accepted abstracts will be published in the Book of Abstracts and repro-
duced on a CD-Rom that will be distributed at the congress.
In addition, all authors of accepted oral and poster abstract are encouraged to submit a manuscript for consideration of publication in
a special issue of Transplantation Proceedings, which is an official publication of the Asian Society of Transplantation.

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Abstracts will be selected for oral or poster presentation, the author’s preference will be considered. The presenting author must
register for the Congress by September 15th 2007. If the presenting author does not register by September 15th 2007 the abstract will not
be included neither in the Final Programme nor in the Book of Abstracts. Please note that the date of early registration is before
September 15th, 2007.
Important Dates
Opening of the abstract submission: April 15th 2007
Deadline for abstract submission: July 31st 2007
Notification of accepted abstracts: September 10th 2007
Guidelines
Only previously unpublished original work will be considered. Abstract report the investigation and results of completed research.
How to submit an abstract
1. Abstracts deadline submission is July 31st 2007. Abstracts received after this deadline will not be accepted.
2. Abstracts can only be submitted electronically by completing the online abstract submission process
3. Abstracts sent by post will not be accepted.
If you have any problems with your electronic submission or do not receive a confirmation after submission your abstracts, please
contact info@cast2007.org
Guidelines for abstract submission
1. Abstract must be structured as follows:
Title and Authors:
The title should clearly indicate the nature of the study. CAPITALIZE ENTIRE TITLE. State all authors’ initials and last names
followed by their institutional affiliations, city, and state. Underline presenting author only.
Body:
Organize the body of the abstract into four distinct sections:
a) OBJECTIVE: State the problem to be discussed. It is the author’s own responsibility to have a document from their own IRB
/EC for each study.
b) METHODS: Briefly describe the material and study design in which the study or problem was investigated.
c) RESULTS: Briefly describe important findings.
d) CONCLUSION: State conclusion or solutions to problems. If possible, evaluate the relevance of this study to other persons
involved in the transplant community.
Abbreviations:
Abbreviations should confirm to the Style Manual for Biological Journals. Place nonstandard abbreviations in parentheses after the full
word the first time it appears. Do not use abbreviation in the abstract title.
2. Abstract typing instructions:
❖ Type abstract in Microsoft Word.
❖ The print size will be 12 point.
❖ The abstract should not exceed 2000 characters (letters) corresponding to about 300 words.
❖ Simple graphs and tables may be included if they fit within the margin.
3. Each abstract submission must be related to one of the 10th CAST abstract categories. The submitter must select the most
appropriate categories for the abstract on the submission form.
Abstract categories:
1. Cell Transplantation 2. Tissue / Composite Tissue Transplantation
3. Donation/Allocation 4. Tolerance
5. Ethics/law/public policy 6. Clinical Immunosuppresssion
7. Experimental immunosuppresssion 8. Histocompatibility / tissue typing
9. Immunobiology / Basic science 10. Pathology / immunopathology
11. Heart Transplantation 12. Pancreatic transplantation
13. Islets Transplantation 14. Kidney Transplantation
15. Liver Transplantation 16. Intestine Transplantation
17. Lung Transplantation 18. Stem cell Transplantation
19. Bone marrow Transplantation 20. Pediatric Transplantation
21. Donor management 22. Organ preservation / Tissue injury
23. Xenotransplantation 24. Miscellaneous
4. No changes can be made to the abstract once it has been submitted. No proof reading will be done when submitted / accepted.
Abstract Selection
Authors chosen for presentation will be notified by September 15th 2007.
More information
Contact: Professor Vasant Sumethkul M.D.
Chairman of Scientific committee
The Tenth Congress of Asian Society of Transplantation (CAST 2007)
Thai Transplantation Society
4th Floor, The Royal Golden Jubilee, Bldg
2 Soi Soonvijai, New Petchburi Road,
Bangkapi, Huaykwang, Bangkok 10310, Thailand.
E mail: info@cast2007.org
ravsm@mahidol.ac.th
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ASIAN SOCIETY OF TRANSPLANTATION THAI TRANSPLANTATION SOCIETY

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THE KIDNEY FOUNDATION OF THAILAND THE NEPHROLOGY SOCIETY OF THAILAND

THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS OF THAILAND THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS OF THAILAND

ORGAN DONATION CENTER, THE THAI RED CROSS SOCIETY MINISTRY OF PUBLIC HEALTH OF THAILAND

Sponsored by

Thailand Convention
& Exhibition Bureau
Thailand Airway International Public Co., Ltd.

Singh
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