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The 5th Asian Federation of Laboratory Animal Science Associations Congress
(The 5th AFLAS Congress)
Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Center (BITEC)
Bangkok, Thailand
October 10 – 12, 2012
A Healthier Future through Laboratory Animal Research
- October 9, 2012
- October 10, 2012
- October 11, 2012
- October 12, 2012
- October 13-15, 2012
AFLAS 2012 Scientific Program |
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Pre - Congress (Day 1): 9 October 2012 |
Date |
9-Oct-2012 |
Congress |
AFLAS2012 |
ROOM |
MR 220-221 |
MR 222-223 |
Capacity
(Classroom) |
120 |
160 |
0730 to 0820 |
AFLAS Pre-meeting Workshop Registration (limited number of attendees,
pre-registration or onsite registration required) |
0820 - 1600 |
Charles River Short Course |
IACUC Training - International Standard Approaches
(sponsored by AAALAC International) |
1600 - 1730 |
Training ends at 1600 |
AFLAS 2012 Scientific Program |
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Staff (GH201): |
1 Room Moderator (Dr. Virat Sumateewatanakul) + 1 BITEC Room Manager + 1 Assistant |
Staff (MR222-223): |
1 Room Moderator (Dr. Navakanit Sachanonta) + 1 BITEC Room Manager + 1 Assistant |
Room AV Equipment: |
1 Screen + 1 LCD Projector + 1 Laptop + Microphones + Sound Recorder |
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Capacity |
300 |
160 |
Room Moderator |
Dr. Wantanee Ratanasak and Dr. Neel Aziz,
Mahidol Unviersity |
Dr. Raywadee Butraporn, Thai National Institute of Health |
08.30 - 09.20 |
Keynote Topic: The Buddhist Tzu Chi Stem Cells Center Bone
Marrow Donor Registry and Its Mission to Save Lives.
Professor Edward Kuo-Liang Yang
Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation, Taiwan R.O.C. |
Please go to Room GH201, Keynote Topic |
09.20 - 10.10 |
Session I: Current Stem Cell Animal Models
Dr. Sridhar Samineni
University of Southern California, U.S.A. |
Session II: Translational Studies in Gene Therapy
for Genetic Diseases:
Lessons from Hemophilia and Congenital Blindness
Associate Professor Valder Arruda
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, U.S.A. |
10.10 - 10.40 |
Coffee Break at BITEC Welcome Hall and Exhibit Areas |
10.40 - 11.30 |
Session III: The Latest in Cancer Models and Successful Therapy in Humans |
Session IV: Our Research Facility is Prepared for Disasters! |
Session Chair: Associate Professor Suzanne Craig, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, U.S.A. |
Session Chair: Professor Bradford Goodwin, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, U.S.A. |
| Rodent Models of Cancer
Professor Suzanne Craig
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, U.S.A. |
Emergency Considerations in the Laboratory Animal Facilities – Current Issues
Professor Bradford Goodwin
University of Health Science Center at Houston, U.S.A.
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11.30 - 12.20 |
Large Animal Models of Cancer
Professor Peggy Tinkey
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, U.S.A. |
3.11 Great East Japan Earthquake - Dealing with the Damage and its Aftermath in Animal Facility of Tohoku University
Professor Noriyuki Kasai
Tohoku University, Japan |
12.20 - 14.00
(Room GH201) |
Special Luncheon Symposium (sponsored by American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) & Fondazione Guido Bernardini (FGB) and AFLAS, pre-registration at sarywanc@bitec.co.th or onsite registration required, up to 100 seats)
Laboratory Animal Science Education in Asia
Session Chair: Dr. Naoko Kagiyama
Advancing Education and Training through the AALAS Global Partners Program: Dr. Ann Turner, Executive Director, AALAS (20 min)
Laboratory Animal Science Training Opportunities in Asia: Dr. Gemma Perretta, President, Scientific Committee, FGB (20 min)
IACLAM Update: Dr. Kathryn Bayne, Global Director, AAALAC International (5 min)
Presentation of LAS Education Activities: Representatives of all AFLAS Member Associations (5 min/Country) |
12.20 - 14.00
(Room EH101) |
Buffet Lunch |
Stream |
Session III: The Latest in Cancer Models (continued) |
Session V: Could Fish Save the World? |
14.00 - 14.50 |
Session Chair: Associate Professor Suzanne Craig, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, U.S.A. |
Session Chair: Professor Ishwar Parhar, Director of Brain Research Institute, Monash University Sunway Campus, Malaysia |
Tissue Vaccines and a Novel Vaccine Adjuvant for Treatment of Cancer
Associate Professor Mark Suckow, University of Notre Dame, U.S.A. |
Could Zebrafish Save the World?
Mr. Monte Matthew
University of Oregon, U.S.A.
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14.50 - 15.40 |
Imaging in Translational Cancer Research
Dr. Rajesh Uthamanthil
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, U.S.A. |
Fish as Biomedical Models for Endocrinology
Dr. Ishwar Parhar
Brain Research Institute, Monash University Sunway Campus, Malaysia |
15.40 - 16.10 |
Coffee Break at BITEC Welcome Hall and Exhibit Areas Viewing Posters and Meeting Authors |
16.10 - 17.00 |
Session III: The Latest in Cancer Models (continued) |
Session V: Could Fish Save the World? (continued) |
Session Chair: Associate Professor Suzanne Craig, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, U.S.A. |
Session Chair: Professor Ishwar Parhar, Director of Brain Research Institute, Monash University Sunway Campus, Malaysia |
Round Table Panel Discussion
All Speakers |
Zebrafish: A Predictive Models for Assessing Compound Toxicity, Safety and Efficacy
Professor Jack Li
Hunter Biotechnology Inc., P.R. China |
17.30 - 20.00 |
Opening Ceremony & Welcome Dinner at GH 203 and Welcome Hall |
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AFLAS 2012 Scientific Program |
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Staff (GH201): |
1 Room Moderator (Dr. Virat Sumateewatanakul) + 1 BITEC Room Manager + 1 Assistant |
Staff (MR222-223): |
1 Room Moderator (Dr. Navakanit Sachanonta) + 1 BITEC Room Manager + 1 Assistant |
Room AV Equipment: |
1 Screen + 1 LCD Projector + 1 Laptop + Microphones + Sound Recorder |
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Capacity |
300 |
160 |
Room Moderator |
Dr. Chuleratana Banchonglikitkul, Director, Pharmaceutical and Natural Product Department, Thailand Institute of Scientific and Technological Research |
Dr. Vipaporn Na Thalang, Researcher, Institute of Food Research and Product Development, Kasetsart University |
08.30 - 09.20 |
Session VI: OECD GLP and Safety Assessments |
Session Chair: Dr. Kathryn Bayne, Global Director, AAALAC International |
Session Chair: Associate Professor Ralph Bunte, Duke University-National University of Singapore Graduate Medical School, Singapore |
The Emergence of Programmatic Excellence through AAALAC International Accreditation: The Role of Ethics
Dr. Christian Newcomer
AAALAC International |
| The Application of the 3Rs in Nonclinical Safety Assessment: Reframing the Question, Energizing the Answers
Dr. Yvonne VanGessel
Eisai Co. Ltd. |
Mastering the IACUC's Roles: Does the New Guide (NRC 2011) Create New Expectations?
Dr. Montip Gettayacamin
AAALAC International |
09.20 - 10.10 |
GLPs in Asia
Ms. Joelle Crouch
AFRIMS-USAMC, Thailand |
Mastering the IACUC's Roles: Does the New Guide (NRC 2011) Create New Expectations?
Dr. Montip Gettayacamin
AAALAC International |
10.10 - 10.40 |
Coffee Break at BITEC Welcome Hall and Exhibit Areas |
10.40 - 11.30 |
Session VI: OECD GLP and Safety Assessments |
Session VII: Global Harmonization of Laboratory Animal Standards (continued) |
Session Chair: Associate Professor Ralph Bunte, Duke University-National University of Singapore Graduate Medical School, Singapore |
Session Chair: Dr. Kathryn Bayne, Global Director, AAALAC International |
Essential Pathology Issues
Dr. Neel Aziz
Mahidol University, Thailand
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Caring at the Cage Level: Issues in Husbandry and Laboratory Animal Management from the New Guide (NRC 2011)
Dr. Javier Guillen
AAALAC International |
11.30 - 12.20 |
Tips and Special Considerations in Pathology Reports
Dr. Ralph Bunte
Duke University-National University of Singapore |
The Central and Critical Role of Veterinary Care in Programmatic Success: The New Guide (NRC 2011) Defines New Duties
Dr. Kathryn Bayne
AAALAC International |
12.20 - 14.00
(Room GH201) |
Lunch Boxes sponsored by TALAS : ICLAS Program Update and Activities (pre-registration at sarywanc@bitec.co.th or onsite registration required, up to 100 seats) Session Chair: Harry Rozmiarek
Introduction and ICLAS membership information: Harry Rozmiarek
Usefulness of ICLAS Performance Evaluation Program for Self-assessment of the Quality of Diagnostic Testing: Nobuhito Hayashimoto
Scoring System for Evaluating Potential Pain: Naoko Kagiyama
One Health Program in Thailand: Associate Professor Parntep Ratanakorn
International Guiding Principles for Biomedical Research Involving Animals: ICLAS/CIOMS 2012 Revision: Professor J.R. Haywood |
12.20 - 14.00
(MR 222 -223) |
Luncheon Symposium: Sponsored by ITS (pre-registration at sarywanc@bitec.co.th
or onsite registration required, up to 100 seats) |
12.20 - 14.00
(Room EH101) |
Buffet Lunch |
14.00 - 14.50 |
Session VIII: Organ Transplantation – Technology Transferring from the Laboratories to Hospitals |
Session IX: Current Rodent Health Profiles and Genetic Services in the Pacific Rim Region – Sustaining the Quality of Rodent Resources |
Session Chair: Major Robin Burke, Chief, Department of Vetinray Medicine, AFRIMS-USAMC, Thailand |
Session Chair: Mr. Terrence Fisher, Director, Global Partnerships, Charles Rivers Laboratories International Inc. |
| Organ Transplantation – Transferring Technologies from Laboratories to Hospitals
Dr. Andrea Slate
Columbia University, U.S.A. |
Understanding Biosecurity and Decontamination
Dr. William White
Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. |
14.50 - 15.40 |
Anesthesia and Analgesia in Nonhuman Primate Transplant Research Models
Dr. Andrea R. Slate
Columbia University, U.S.A. |
Laboratory Rodent Health Profiles and Surveillance – Sustaining the Quality of Rodent Resources
Dr. Charles Clifford
Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. |
15.40 - 16.10 |
Coffee Break at BITEC Welcome Hall and Exhibit Areas Viewing Posters and Meeting Authors |
16.10 - 17.00 |
Session VIII: Organ Transplantation (continued) |
Session X: AFLAS Update |
Session Chair: Major Robin Burke, Chief, Department of Veterinary Medicine, AFRIMS-USAMC |
Session Chair: Professor Noriyuki Kasai, AFLAS Vice President and Secretary General |
The Use of Nonhuman Primates for Induction of Allograft Tolerance – a Preclinical Model
Dr. Yojiro Kato
Columbia University, U.S.A. |
AFLAS Update by Representatives of all AFLAS members |
17.30 - 20.00 |
Thai Night at Helipad, BITEC (pre-registration or onsite registration required at 800 THB/person) |
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AFLAS 2012 Scientific Program |
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Staff (GH201): |
1 Room Moderator (Dr. Virat Sumateewatanakul) + 1 BITEC Room Manager + 1 Assistant |
Staff (MR222-223): |
1 Room Moderator (Dr. Navakanit Sachanonta) + 1 BITEC Room Manager + 1 Assistant |
Room AV Equipment: |
1 Screen + 1 LCD Projector + 1 Laptop + Microphones + Sound Recorder |
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Capacity |
300 |
160 |
Room Moderator |
Dr. Virat Sumateewatanakul Thai NIH |
Dr. Navakanit Sachanonta Thai NIH |
08.30 - 09.20 |
Session XI: How Safe is Your Facility? |
Session VII: Global Harmonization of Laboratory Animal Standards (continued) |
Session Chair: Dr. Dennis Stark, Principal, Laboratory Animal Management Training Exchange Inc. |
Session Chair: Dr. Kathryn Bayne, Global Director, AAALAC International |
How safe is your facility?
Dr. Dennis Stark
Laboratory Animal Management Training Exchange Inc. |
The New Program Description - Preparation Tips and Expectation
Professor John N. Norton
Duke University, U.S.A. and Vice President, Council on Accreditation, AAALAC International
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09.20 - 10.10 |
B-virus Update – Coping with the Reactivating Nature of the Virus
Professor Julia K. Hilliard
Georgia State Unviersity, U.S.A. |
A Mock AAALAC Site Visit to Sharpen Your Senses, Insights and Judgments
Dr. Leslie Retnam
Biological Resource Centre, Singapore and Council member, AAALAC International |
10.10 - 10.40 |
Coffee Break at BITEC Welcome Hall and Exhibit Areas |
10.40 - 11.30 |
Session XI: How Safe is Your Research Facility? |
Session XII: Animal Biosafety Level 3 |
Session Chair: Dr. Dennis Stark, Principal, Laboratory Animal Management Training Exchange Inc. |
Session Chair: Major Robin Burke, Chief, Department of Veterinary Medicine, AFRIMS-USAMC |
Building a Safety Net
Ms. Caryl Griffin
Elizabeth R. Griffin Research Foundation |
Animal Biosafety Level 3 - Safety by Design
Dr. Calvin Carpenter
George Mason University , U.S.A.
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11.30 - 12.20 |
Session XIII: Translational Research |
Practical Considerations for Working with Infectious Diseases with Special Emphasis on Staffing and Facility Operations in the ABSL3 Environment
Dr. Calvin Carpenter
George Mason University , U.S.A.
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Session Chair: Dr. Gemma Perretta, President, Scientific Committee of the Fondazione Guido Bernardini |
Translation Research - An Overview of the Impact of Animal Models on the Understanding and Treatment of Human Diseases
Professor Ann-Christine Eklöf, Department of Comparative Medicine, Karolinska University Hospital Solna, Sweden |
12.20 - 14.00
(Room GH201) |
Luncheon Symposium: Sponsored by Steris (pre-registration at sarywanc@bitec.co.th
or onsite registration required, up to 100 seats) |
12.20 - 14.00
(Room EH101) |
Buffet Lunch |
14.00 - 14.50 |
Session XIII: Translational Research (continued) |
Session XIV: Is Your Animal Research Facility Green? |
Session Chair: Dr. Gemma Perretta, President, Scientific Committee of the Fondazione Guido Bernardini |
Session Chair: Professor Bradford Goodwin, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Texas, USA |
Non-human Primate Models for Translational Research - Advantages and Limitations
Dr. Gemma Perretta
Fondazione Guido Bernardini
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Integrated Sustainable Design for Laboratory Animal Facility at Chiang Mai University, Thailand
Dr. Ekkachai Mahaek
Chiang Mai University |
14.50 - 15.40 |
Integrated Sustainable HVAC System Design for Laboratory Animal Facility at Chiang Mai University, Thailand
Mr. Vorasen Leewattanakit
Windchill Ltd., Thailand |
Application of Leadership in Environment and Energy Design (LEED) for Laboratory Animal Facility
Dr. Ekkachai Mahaek
Chiang Mai University |
15.40 - 16.10 |
Coffee Break at BITEC Welcome Hall and Exhibit Areas Viewing Posters and Meeting Authors |
16.10 - 17.00 |
Session XV: How can we make laboratory animal happier? - Evaluating their behavior and managing environmental enrichment |
Session XIV: Is Your Animal Research Facility Green? (continued) |
Session Chair: Dr. Virat Sumateewatanakul, Thai NIH |
Session Chair: Professor Bradford Goodwin, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, U.S.A. |
Improving the Psychological Well-being of Laboratory Animals - Evaluating Their Behavior and Managing Environmental Enrichment
Dr. Fon Chang
AstraZeneca Inc. |
Hazard-Resistant Facility Design
Prof. Bradford Goodwin
University of Health Science Center at Houston, U.S.A. |
18.00 - 20.00 |
Closing Ceremony (please go to Welcome Hall) |
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AFLAS 2012 Scientific Program |
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Post - Congress Activities: 13 and15 October 2012 |
Congress |
AFLAS2012 |
Date |
10/13/2012 |
10/15/2012 |
Room or Location |
Visiting AAALAC Accredited Animal Facility at 1000 or 1300 |
Visiting AAALAC accredited Animal Facilities |
08.30 - 17.30 |
The Armed Forces Research Institute of Medical Sciences – United States Army Medical Component (AFRIMS-USAMC), Bangkok (Limited by preregistration ONLY, contact angwaraa@afrims.org) |
Chulabhorn Research Institute (CRI) and Thai National Institute of Health (Limited by preregistration ONLY, contact vswrt@mahidol.ac.th) |
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