The 1st World Conference on the Pharmacology of Natural and Traditional Medicines, September 9th to 12th, 2009, Hangzhou, China

Invitation
Dear colleagues,
The First World Conference on the Pharmacology of Natural and Traditional Medicines, sponsored by the Section on Pharmacology of Natural Products of the International Union of Basic and Clinical Pharmacology (IUPHAR) and the Chinese Pharmacological Society (CNPHARS), will be held from September 9th to 12th, 2009, in Hangzhou, China.
The theme of the conference is “The present and the future of natural and traditional medicines”. The meeting will consist of oral communications, posters presentations and discussion sessions, all focusing on basic pharmacological, toxicological, clinical researches as well as on new drug discovery and development based on or related to natural and traditional medicines or ethnomedical resources. The conference will offer a golden opportunity for all delegates and guests to expose and communicate their results, new ideas, new methods and technologies in the pharmacological study of the natural and traditional medicines.
On behalf of the Organizing Committee, we look forward to welcoming scientists from all over the world to get-together in the beautiful green city of Hangzhou, one of the jewels of China. We can promise you a scientifically excellent program as well as the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful scenery and comfortable atmosphere in Hangzhou. We believe that the conference will make a great contribution fostering international communication and collaborations, and boost progress in the field of pharmacological studies and new drug research & development of natural and traditional medicines.
We look forward to welcoming you in Hangzhou.

Organization
Sponsor
The Section on the Pharmacology of Natural Products of IUPHAR
Chinese Pharmacology Society (CNPHARS)
Co-sponsor
Subcommittee of Pharmacology of Traditional Chinese Medicine (SPTCM), CNPHARM
Zhejiang Chinese Medical University
National Organizing Committee
Co-Chair
Zhi-bin Lin, Professor of Pharmacology, Peking University Health Science Center; Councilor of Executive Committee of IUPHAR, Honorary President of CNPHARS
Yong-sheng Fan, Professor of Chinese medicine; President, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University
Vice Chair
Ricky Y.K. Man, Professor of Pharmacology, the University of Hong Kong; Past Chair of SPNP, IUPHAR
Yongxiang Zhang, Professor of Pharmacology, Beijing Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology; Chair of SPNP, IUPHAR; Vice-president and secretary-general of CNPHARS
Guiyuan Lv, Professor of Pharmacology, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University; Vice Chair of SPTCM, CNPHARS
Member
Jianhua Wang, Professor of Pharmacology, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine
Ganzhong liu, Professor of Pharmacology, China-Japan Friendship Hospital
Guanhua Du, Professor of Pharmacology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College；President of CNPHARS
Xuejun Li, Professor of Pharmacology, Peking University Health Science Center; Vice-president and treasurer of CNPHARS
Youshun Zheng, Professor of Pharmacology, Southern Medical University; Chair of SPTCM, CNPHARS
Wenlong Deng, Professor of Pharmacology, Sichuan Institute of Chinese Materia Medica; Vice-chair of SPTCM, CNPHARS
Yubin Ji, Professor of Pharmacology, Harbin University of Commerce; Vice-chair of SPTCM,CNPHARS
Chunfu Wu, Professor of Pharmacology, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University; Standing committee member of SPTCM, CNPHARS
Lin Li, Professor of Pharmacology, Xuanwu Hospital of Capital Medical University; Standing committee member of SPTCM, CNPHARS and Chair of Beijing Pharmacological Society.
Jianxun Liu, Professor of Pharmacology, China Academy of Chinese Medical Science; Standing committee member of SPTCM, CNPHARS
Qiang Xu, Professor of Pharmacology, Director, Life Science Nanjing University; Standing committee member of SPTCM, CNPHARS
Zuguang Hu, Professor of Pharmacology, Guangdong Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine; Secretary-general of SPTCM, CNPHARS
Linzhong Yu, Professor of Pharmacology, Southern Medical University, Deputy secretary-general of SPTCM, CNPHARS
Junning Zhao, Professor of Pharmacology, Si Chuan Institute of Chinese Materia Medica; Standing committee member of SPTCM, CNPHARS
Secretary-General
Yongxiang Zhang, Professor of Pharmacology, Beijing Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology; Chair of SPNP, IUPHAR; Vice-president and Secretary-general of CNPHARS
Deputy Secretary-General
Guiyuan Lv, Professor of Pharmacology, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University; Vice Chair of SPTCM, CNPHARS
Wenxia Zhou, Professor of Pharmacology, Beijing Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology; Deputy Secretary-general of CNPHARS
Time and Venue
The conference will be held in the HNA Resort Huagang Hangzhou, Hangzhou, China, September 9th to 12th, 2009. Hangzhou, the capital of Zhejiang province, a city famous for its natural beauty and historical and cultural heritages, has been described as: “Above is paradise, below is Suzhou and Hangzhou” in an ancient praise. As one of China's seven famous ancient capital cities, the famous Italian traveler Marco Polo described it during the Yuan Dynasty as "the most beautiful and magnificent city in the world" , and since it has been termed ”Paradise on Earth”. Hangzhou has long been a tourist destination for Chinese travelers attracted to the beauty of the West Lake, and is now becoming a favorite spot for international travelers. In addition, Hangzhou is also the political, economical and cultural center of the southern part of the Yangtze River Delta.

Language
The official language of the conference is English.
Scientific Program
The scientific program of the conference will include plenary lectures, symposia and poster presentations.
Topic areas
1. Basic pharmacology, clinical pharmacology and toxicology of natural medicines, traditional medicines or ethnomedicines.
2. New drug research and development ased on natural medicines, traditional medicines or ethnomedical resources.
Call for abstracts
1. The deadline for the reception of abstracts will be May 31, 2009
2. Format of the abstract
The abstract include the following information:
Title: Not more than 150 characters including spaces.
Authors:
? Enter all the co-authors’ names. The writing order is first name followed by the family name (family name in capital letters). The participant may be the first presenting author of one abstract only, however, a participant may be second or subsequent author of other abstracts.
Affiliations: Enter the institutions for all your coauthors.
Abstract
? The body of the abstract (include key words and acknowledgement) should be no more than 1600 characters including spaces.
? Each abstract should contain a sentence stating the study objective; a brief statement of methods; a summary of the results obtained; and a statement of the conclusions. Use standard abbreviations for units of measure. Other abbreviations should be spelled out in full at the first mention, followed by the abbreviation in parentheses.
-- Key words: The key words should be no more than four and presented in one line.
─ Acknowledgement: Thanks should follow the key words at the end of the abstract.
─ Example
Neuroprotective effect of taurine against acute cortical neurons injury induced by oxygen-glucose deprivation
Can LUO1, Lian-Jun GUO1, Zhi-Kai DAI2, Qin WU2, Jing-Shan SHI2
(1. Department of Pharmacology, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China; 2. Department of Pharmacology, Zunyi Medical College, Zunyi 563003, China)
Abstract: AIM Taurine was reported neuroprotective under several ischemic models in vivo. In this study, the direct effect of taurine against oxygen-glucose deprivation (OGD) inducing acute neuronal injury and the underlying mechanisms in vitro were investigated. METHODS Four hours OGD was used to induce in vitro ischemic injury in rat cortical neuron. Taurine 5, 10 and 20 mmol·L-1 was added 20 h before and during 4 h OGD period respectively. Mortality rate of neuron was assayed by MTT and flow cytometry methods. Level of neuronal intracellular free Ca2+ concentration ( [Ca2+]i ) was detected by Fura 2/AM loading. Amino acid concentrations in culture media were measured by high performance liquid chromatography. RESULTS Under OGD conditions, neuronal death was markedly increased, and the levels of neuronal [Ca2+]i and extracellular glutamate were enhanced obviously. Taurine pretreatment obviously decreased the percentage of neuronal death induced by OGD. In addition, abnormal elevation of neuronal [Ca2+]i and extracellular glutamate level induced by OGD both were markedly repressed by taurine. CONCLUSION Taurine can alleviate rat cortical neuron injury induced by OGD, the mechanisms were likely due to repressing calcium overload and inhibiting excessive release or leakage of glutamate under such conditions.
Key words: taurine; neurons；oxygen glucose deprivation; calcium, cytosolic; apoptosis

3. The abstract should be submitted by e-mail to the following address:
zhouwx@nic.bmi.ac.cn; jennifer-jn@126.com
4. All the abstract will be presented in poster format, except for those selected as oral presentations. The format of the poster is 110 cm high and 80 cm wide.
Commercial Exhibition
The conference will welcome and offer excellent opportunities for medically related enterprises to exhibit their equipments, products and achievements.
Social Activies and Local Sightseeing
Social activities include a cultural performance, welcome reception, and farewell banquet, and sightseeing in Hangzhou.
Hotel and Accommodation
HNA Resort Huagang Hangzhou is a modern, deluxe business hotel with conference facility and holiday resort combined. It is situated in the Yang Gong Causeway Scenic Zone, a newly developed area of the West Lake. It is close to the “Viewing Fish in a Flowering Harbour”, “Leifeng Pagoda Stands in the Sunset”, “Night Bell Sounds Around the South Screen Hill”, “Lotus Greets the Wind in a Winery Yard”, and “To Ask for Tea at the Dragon Well”, which are the most-visited historical spots of interests around the lake. The hotel itself is a scenic garden, and its buildings are of the Chinese classical residential style that blends well into a harmonious landscape. Staying in this beautiful resort surrounded by hills and water with birds and flowers as your company, you will feel relaxed. The transportation is convenient. By car, it will take forty minutes to the International Airport, ten minutes to the railway station and seven minutes to the center of the city.
Registration Fee
Early registration fee for full delegates is 300 USD and late registration is 400 USD; for students, 150 and 200 USD; and for accompanying persons, 80 and 120 USD, respectively. The deadline for early registration is May 31, 2009 and the website for registration will be open soon.

Contact Secretary
Dr. Ning Jiang
Postal Address:
Beijing Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, 27, Taiping Road, Beijing 100850, China
Tel: +86(10)68182998, 13681284328
Fax: +86(10)63165211
E-mail: zhouwx@nic.bmi.ac.cn; jennifer-jn@126.com
Return Receipt
Please fill in the following form and send it back to the conference secretariat by E-mail, FAX or mail before June 30, 2009. Thanks for your cooperation.

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