It is with pleasure that I invite you to attend the XXVTH Scientific Meeting of the Australian Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology Inc. (ASCCP) in Sydney from the 16th – 19th March 2017. We have an excellent panel of invited speakers, both international and local, and I am sure you will not be disappointed with the scientific and social programmes. The venue for the meeting is the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, Australia.

The main emphasis of the meeting will be the renewed cervical screening program and the program will include sessions on:

- HPV vaccination
- Cervical Screening issues from both USA and UK presented by our Overseas Speakers
- The Australian Cervical Screening renewal including:
New management guidelines
HPV testing
Laboratory quality assurance
Colposcopy quality assurance
The national screen register
- Self-sampling
- HPV disease other than cervix - anus and oropharyngeal

I hope that you will will be able to join us for the meeting and look forward to seeing you in Sydney. 

 Annabelle Farnsworth
President & Chair Scientific Committee

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SPEAKERS

PROFESSOR WARNER HUH (USA)

Warner K. Huh, MD is Professor and Division Director in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology and the Margaret Cameron Spain Endowed Chair in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) and a Senior Scientist in the UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center. His research interests revolve around screening and prevention of HPV related diseases as well as novel immunotherapeutic approaches for pre-invasive disease of the cervix as well as cervical cancer. He has authored or co-authored over 150 articles including numerous publications in the area of prophylactic HPV vaccination including the New England Journal of Medicine, Journal of the National Cancer Institute, Lancet Oncology, Cancer, Clinical Cancer Research, Gynecologic Oncology, Obstetrics & Gynecology, and the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology. He is the prior recipient of an R01 research grant from the National Institutes of Health/National Cancer Institute (RO1CA133749-01) and an American Cancer Society Research Scholars Grant. Both of these grants were in the area of HPV vaccination.   He serves as co-PI of the Johns Hopkins-UAB Cervical Cancer Specialized Programs of Research Excellence (SPORE) program (2P50CA098252-06A1). Two of the major projects in this SPORE program are based on novel preventive HPV vaccines. Dr. Huh serves on the editorial boards of Gynecologic Oncology and The Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease.  He currently sits on the Board of Directors for SGO and the Executive Committee for the ASCCP.  Dr. Huh is a member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Cervical and Uterine Cancers Panel.

PROFESSOR PIERRE MARTIN-HIRSCH (UK)

Consultant Gynaecological Oncologist / Hon Prof Lancashire Teaching Hospitals  2001 onwards
Lecturer in Gynaecological  Oncology Manchester University 1996-2000
President Elect British Society of Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology, member of National Cervical Clinical and Professional Group for Colposcopy
NW coastal lead for Reproductive and Childbirth Research Network, Gynae-oncology editor British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 

PROFESSOR RITU NAYAR (USA)

Dr Ritu Nayar is a Professor of Pathology and Director of Cytopathology at Northwestern University, Feinberg school of Medicine in Chicago, Illinois, USA.  She is Past President of the American Society of Cytopathology (ASC), a member of the Executive Council of the International Academy of Cytology (IAC) and a Trustee for the American Board of Pathology (ABP).

Dr. Nayar’s clinical practice includes anatomic pathology, administration, teaching and translational research.  She has published over 150 journal articles/book chapters and edited 7 books. Her special interests include gynecologic and thyroid pathology and she is co-editor of the second and third editions of the Bethesda System Atlas for Reporting Cervical Cytology, a contributing author for the Bethesda System for Reporting Thyroid Cytopathology atlas and wrote the Preface for The Paris System for Reporting Urinary Cytology atlas. Dr Nayar has been actively involved in organized Pathology for over 25 years, having chaired and served on several committees, in a number of major professional  organizations, including the ASC, ASCP, ABP, CAP, USCAP, IAC and the NCI.  She currently serves as section editor or editorial board member for eight pathology journals and is a frequent guest speaker and moderator at National and International Pathology Meetings.

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

Submissions are invited for oral presentations in free communications sessions at the meeting. Abstracts should be no more than 250 words and be submitted by the 20th of December, 2016.

Papers submitted by authors considered to be early career investigators will be considered for the $1,000 President’s Prize, which is awarded at the discretion of the President. As far as possible, the data presented in the abstract should not have been published or presented at another major meeting. If previously presented, the author(s must indicate where and when the data has been reported. All abstracts will be subjected to peer review by specialists in the field.

It is a condition of submission that the presenting author of the abstract must register their attendance and pay the registration fee by the early bird registration deadline of 14th December 2016. We regret that abstracts will be excluded from the program and abstract publication if your registration is not received by this date.

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REGISTRATION

Select a registration type

Full Registration

Full Registration includes attendance to all sessions, a conference satchel, all publications, the welcome function and conference dinner, morning and afternoon teas and lunch each day.

Earlybird Registration closes on the 14th of December 2016. 

Earlybird Regular
Medical Member $1095 $1245
Medical Non-Member $1245 $1395
Non-Medical Member $855 $995
Non-Medical Non-Member $995 $1125
Trainee Medical and Nurse $675 $815

Sunday Day Registration

Sunday Day Registration includes attendance to all sessions on Sunday 19th March, a conference satchel, all publications, and morning tea and lunch on your nominated day. It does not include any social functions.

Regular
Medical Member $300
Medical Non-Member $400
Non-Medical Member $400
Non-Medical Non-Member $400

GENERAL INFORMATION

Destination

Sydney's laid-back outdoor lifestyle and physical allure make it one of the world's top cities to visit and live in. The stunning harbour provides a dramatic backdrop for the city's famous icons – the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge. Sydneysiders are a friendly and energetic with a positive approach to life.

You will find plenty of things to see and do in Sydney. Sydney Harbour is a natural playground, and the views are world-class. There's a wide-ranging cultural life, a dynamic food scene and vibrant cityscape of outstanding contemporary and colonial architecture. Iconic beaches and five major national parks deliver unforgettable outdoor experiences.

 

Venue

The French origins of Sofitel and Australian heritage of Sydney’s first 5 star luxury hotel combine in a historic experience with a decidedly modern vibe. Discover landmark architecture and a contemporary spirit at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth.

The hotel is located in the designer shopping quarter of Sydney’s CBD only a stone’s throw from famous attractions including the Opera House Circular Quay Darling Harbour the Rocks and Royal Botanic Gardens.

 

Climate

It is also an ideal time to visit if you do not like to be in the city when the weather is too hot as it is in the summer months, as it is slightly cooler in March. Throughout the month of March, the average daytime temperatures are around 22°C in Sydney.

Flights

Domestic flights to Sydney depart from all major cities.

 

Airport Transfers

Sydney airport is 12kms from the hotel. Allow 30 minutes by Taxi (off-peak).

Sydney Airport is located 27 minutes by train from the Sofitel Wentworth. There are train stations located at both the International and Domestic terminals, which operate as part of the Airport Link train service. Trains from platform 1 will take you to Wynyard Station where it is only a short walk to Sofitel Wentworth.

 

Payment

Please note that all registration and accommodation prices listed in the ASCCP 2017 registration brochure are in Australian Dollars (AUD) and must be paid in AUD. If registration fees are not paid in AUD there will be a fee incurred.

SOCIAL PROGRAM

Welcome Reception

Thursday 16th March

6.00pm - 8.30pm

Sofitel Sydney Wentworth 

Cost: Inclusive for full time registered member/non-members and AUD$80.00 for daily registrants and guests

Conference Dinner

Saturday 18th March

7.00pm - 11.00pm

Sofitel Sydney Wentworth 

Cost: Inclusive for full time registered member/non-members and AUD$135.00 for daily registrants and guests

 

VENUE

Sofitel Sydney Wentworth

Located in the heart of Sydney, the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth will host ASCCP 25th Scientific Meeting.

Walking distance from luxurious accommodation, 5-star restaurants and many of Sydney's main attractions we trust that your experience at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth will be great.

 

ACCOMMODATION

Sofitel Sydney Wentworth 

Classic King Room
$310 per room per night incl breakfast for 1

The Classic King Room includes a city view, LCD TV, high-speed Internet, large marble shower, Sofitel MyBed, tea & coffee making facilities, minibar, pay-per-view TV movies, in-room safe. Cot allowed. No rollaway bed allowed

Superior King Room
$330 per room per night incl breakfast for 1

The Superior King Room includes a flat-screen TV, high-speed Internet, marble shower and bath combination, Sofitel MyBed, tea & coffee making facilities, iron and ironing board, minibar, pay-per-view TV movies, in-room safe. Rollaway bed allowed

Mantra 2 Bond Street

Studio Apartment
$330 per room per night
Studio Apartment
The Studio Apartment  contains 1 Queen bed, full kitchen and laundry facilities, tea and coffee making, mini-bar and a hairdryer. Maximum of 2 people.

1 Bedroom Apartment
$370 per room per night 
Mantra 2 Bond Street 1 Bedroom Apartment

The 1 Bedroom Apartment contains 1 Queen bed and full kitchen and laundry facilities, tea and coffee making, mini-bar and a hairdryer. Maximum of 3 people. 3rd person/ additional bedding - $40 per night. 

 

2 Bedroom Apartment
$500 per room per night 
Mantra 2 Bond Street 2 Bedroom Apartment

The 2 Bedroom Apartment consists of 2 separate bedrooms with 2 queens beds.  The apartment feature a marble bathroom, open planned lounge area and fully equipped gourmet kitchen. Maximum of 5 people. 5th person/ additional bedding - $40 per night. 

 

BD SPONSOR BREAKFAST


 Register to attend the BD Sponsor Breakfast

 
Saturday 18th March 
7:00am, Brisbane Room, Sofitel Sydney

Beyond HPV Primary Screening-
Utilizing Extended HPV genotyping for improved patient management
 
-Extended Genotyping in screening, screening management and test of cure
-Self sapling utlizing HPV

Speakers Include:
Jeff Andrews
Worldwide Medical Director for Women's health and Cancer, BD Life Sciences

Douglas Malinowski
Global Head of Scientific Affairs, Cheif Scientist Officer, 
BD Women's Health and Cancer

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