14th congress of the APSR and 3rd Joint Congress of the APSR/ACCP.
The Asian Pacific Society of Respirology (APSR) held its 14th Congress and 3rd Joint Congress of the APSR/American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) in Seoul, Korea, between 14 and 18 November 2009. It was attended by 1906 delegates from around the world and was particularly well represented by people from the Asia-Pacific Rim. The Congress was highlighted by an excellent scientific program, preceded by an educational course on manuscript preparation and several postgraduate courses. Office Bearers representing the American Thoracic Society, European Respiratory Society and ACCP, amongst others, made significant contributions, further enhancing the high-quality faculty.
Fong
Kwun M
KM
The Prince Charles Hospital, Department of Thoracic Medicine, School of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Rode Road, Chermside, Brisbane 4032, Australia. kwun_fong@health.qld.gov.au
Shim
YoungSoo
Y
Park
Sung Hak
SH
D014943:Global Health; D006801:Humans; D053118:Influenza A Virus, H1N1 Subtype / Q000472:pathogenicity; D007251:Influenza, Human / Q000453:epidemiology; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology; D029424:Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive / Q000235:genetics; D015272:Pulmonary Medicine; D012143:Respiratory Physiological Phenomena; D012955:Societies, Medical