Dr Elizabeth Farrell AM

APMF President and Meeting Chair

On behalf of the Organising Committee I would like to invite you to participate in the Fourth Scientific Meeting of the Asia Pacific Menopause Federation being held in conjunction with the 14th Australasian Menopause Society Congress.

The Meeting will be held at the premier meeting venue in Sydney, the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre. This unique waterfront location provides guests with the opportunity to enjoy magnificent views of the city skyline and Darling Harbour whilst also being within walking distance to a vast number of top class restaurants, shops, accommodation and entertainment facilities.

- Registrations Open  - Congress program  - Industry exhibition  - Sponsorship  - Host city Timetable and Deadlines  - Registrations Open  - Call for Abstracts Open now   - Early Registration - until 12 July  - Accommodation - early 2010   - Social Program    - Congress/Scientific    Opens - 26 Sep 2010  - Congress/Scientific    Closes - 29 Sep 2010

The 2010 Scientific Programme Committee has developed an outstanding program featuring internationally recognised experts speaking on topics based around the meeting theme: The Ascent of Women.

Topics to be covered include Overcoming Cultural & Religious Discrimination: The Ascent of Women, Global Health Challenges in Asia Pacific, Ageing and the Brain, Early Menopause, Female Sexual Dysfunction, Breast Cancer, Managing the Menopause, Women and Heart Disease, Healthy Ageing and Sexuality, and Skeletal Health.

In addition to our impressive scientific program, the Meeting will feature an impressive array of social events and tours, including our Gala Dinner on board the luxurious Starship Sydney. This memorable Sydney Harbour cruise will be a highlight of the Meeting and is not to be missed!

As usual, a comprehensive trade exhibition will showcase the most up to date products, technology and information on menopause and related women’s health.

We look forward to welcoming leaders in the field of women’s health to participate in the Meeting as sponsors and exhibitors.

I trust you will be stimulated by the science and clinical messages and enjoy the camaraderie and interaction with other APMF and AMS members.

I look forward to welcoming you to Sydney in September 2010!

Theme: The Ascent of Women

Program Focus and Highlights

The 2010 Scientific Programme Committee has developed an outstanding program featuring internationally recognised experts speaking on topics based around the meeting theme of The Ascent of Women.

Topics will include:  

• Overcoming Cultural & Religious Discrimination: The Ascent of Women
• Global Health Challenges in Asia Pacific
• Ageing and the Brain
• Early Menopause
• Female Sexual Dysfunction
• Breast Cancer
• Managing the Menopause
• Women and Heart Disease
• Healthy Ageing and Sexuality
• Skeletal Health

Confirmed speakers include:

• Dr Duru Shah (India)
• Dr Delfin Tan (Philippines)
• Professor Kunihiko Hayashi (Japan)
• Dr Roberta Brinton (USA)
• Dr Patricia Gomez (Malaysia)
• Professor Alastair MacLennan (Australia)
• Professor Henry Burger (Australia)
• Professor Takeshi Aso (Japan)
• Professor Peter Collins (UK)
• Dr David Quek (Malaysia)
• Professor Howard Hodis (USA)
• Dr David Sturdee (UK)
• Professor Victor Goh (Singapore)
• Professor Ko En Huang (Taiwan)

Content Updated September 29, 2009