Welcome Message from the President of Asian Australasian Federation of Pain Societies (AAFPS)

Dear friends and colleagues

On behalf of the Asian Australasian Federation of Pain Societies, it gives me great pleasure to invite you to participate in the 2^nd Asian Congress on Pain (AAFPS 2014) to be held from 27 to 30 March 2014 in Taipei, Taiwan.

Pain is a major healthcare problem worldwide, and particularly in Asia Pacific where it has long been neglected due to a lack of understanding and awareness among the healthcare professionals, health policy makers and general public. The theme of this congress, “Relieving Pain Beyond Borders” is very timely as it emphasises the need to address the subtle yet debilitating effects of pain in Asia and beyond.

Since its inception in 2011, AAFPS has been working towards addressing the issues of relevance to pain clinicians in the Asia Australasian region, as well as to become the leading professional forum for science, practice, and education in the field of pain.

The organising committee has prepared an exciting scientific programme for pain clinicians, scientists and nurses across a variety of disciplines to take part.  An international panel of speakers will share and present the most recent studies and advances in the areas such as acupuncture and acupressure, cancer pain, central pain, neuropathic pain, pain management and traditional medicine and pain. Participants will also benefit from useful and thought-provoking symposia, workshops and oral presentations.

Accompanying the Congress is a technical exhibition displaying the latest developments in related pharmaceutical products and medical equipment.

Additionally, I encourage you to take this opportunity to explore the many faces of beautiful city, Taipei,and experience the unique Taiwanese culture.

So, join us at this exciting Asian Congress on Pain, a meeting that will better prepare pain specialists to take on the challenge to further improve pain management.

We look forward to your participation at the Congress.

Prof. Sang Chul LEE
President
Asian Australasian Federation of Pain Societies (AAFPS)

The 2nd Asian Congress on Pain will feature international experts of their respective fields including:

Special rates at the following hotels have been negotiated for AAFPS 2014 delegates. Availability of rooms is based on a first-come, first-served basis and the rates below are valid until 28 January 2014.

For enquiries and hotel booking, please click here.

GRAND HYATT TAIPEI

Address: No. 2, Songshou Road, Xinyi District, Taipei City 110, Taiwan (Republic of China)

Standard room (single) – TWD 9,600 (USD 331) | Standard room (twin) – TWD 10,300 (USD 355)

Rates are on a per room per night basis, inclusive of breakfast and internet.

Getting to TICC: 3-5 minute walk

SHANGRI-LA’S FAR EASTERN PLAZA

Address: 201 Tun Hwa South Road Section 2, Taipei 106, Taiwan (Republic of China)

Superior room (single) – TWD 8,000 (USD 276) | Superior room (twin) – TWD 8,600 (USD 297)

Rates are on a per room per night basis, inclusive of breakfast and internet.

Getting to TICC: 15 minute walk

PARK TAIPEI

Address: No. 317, Fu-Xing South Road, Section 1, Taipei 10665, Taiwan (Republic of China)

Superior room (single) – TWD 4,900 (USD 169) | Superior room (twin) – TWD 5,100 (USD 176)

Rates are on a per room per night basis, inclusive of breakfast and internet.

Getting to TICC: 20 minutes by metro

- Nearest station: Daan Station (Wenhu Line)

- Take the metro to Zhongxiao Fuxing Station and transfer to Bannan Line

- Alight at Taipei City Hall 1^st Gate Station

THE HOWARD PLAZA HOTEL TAIPEI

Address: No. 160, Sect. 3, Ren Ai Road, Daan District, Taipei City 106, Taiwan (Republic of China)

Standard room (single) – TWD 4,700 (USD 162) | Standard room (twin) – TWD 4,900 (USD 169)

Rates are on a per room per night basis, inclusive of breakfast. Internet access is chargeable at USD 11 per room per day.

Getting to TICC: 20 minutes by metro

- Nearest station: Zhongxiao Fuxing Station (Bannan Line)

- Take the metro and alight at Taipei City Hall 1^st Gate Station

FX HOTEL TAIPEI (NANJING EAST ROAD)

Address: No. 131, Section 3, Nanjing East Rd, Zhongshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan 104, Taiwan (Republic of China)

Standard room (single) – TWD 3,800 (USD 131) | Standard room (twin) – TWD 3,800 (USD 131)

Rates are on a per room per night basis, inclusive of breakfast and internet.

Getting to TICC: 20 minutes by metro

- Nearest station: Nanjing E. Road Station (Wenhu Line)

- Take the metro to Zhongxiao Fuxing Station and transfer to Bannan Line

- Alight at Taipei City Hall 1^st Gate Station

COSMOS HOTEL

Address: No. 43, Sec. 1, Chung Hsiao West Road.,Taipei City 100, Taiwan (Republic of China)

Standard room (twin) – TWD 3,000 (USD 103)

Rates are on a per room per night basis, inclusive of breakfast and internet.

Getting to TICC: 25 minutes by metro

- Nearest station: Taipei Main Station (Bannan Line)

- Take the metro and alight at Taipei City Hall 1^st Gate Station

SHERATON GRANDE TAIPEI HOTEL

Address: No. 12, Zhongxiao East Road, Section 1, Taipei 100, Taiwan (Republic of China)

Superior room (single) – TWD 7,300 (USD 252) | Superior room (twin) – TWD 7,800 (USD 269)

Rates are on a per room per night basis, inclusive of breakfast and internet.

Getting to TICC: 25 minutes by metro

- Nearest station: Shandao Temple Station (Bannan Line)

- Take the metro and alight at Taipei City Hall 1^st Gate Station

BROTHER HOTEL

Address: No. 255, Sect. 3, Nanjing E. Road, Songshan District, Taipei City 10550, Taiwan (Republic of China)

Standard room (single) – TWD 3,900 (USD 134) | Standard room (twin) – TWD 3,900 (USD 134)

Rates are on a per room per night basis, inclusive of breakfast and internet.

Getting to TICC: 25 minutes by metro

- Nearest station: Nanjing E. Road Station (Wenhu Line)

- Take the metro to Zhongxiao Fuxing Station and transfer to Bannan Line

- Alight at Taipei City Hall 1^st Gate Station

TAIPEI GALA HOTEL

Address: No. 186, Sung Jiang Road, Taipei 10467, Taiwan (Republic of China)

Standard room (single) – TWD 3,200 (USD 110) | Standard room (twin) – TWD 3,200 (USD 110)

Rates are on a per room per night basis, inclusive of breakfast and internet.

Getting to TICC: 30 minutes by metro

- Nearest station: Xingtian Temple Station (Luzhou Line)

- Take the metro to Zhongxiao Xinsheng Station and transfer to Bannan Line

- Alight at Taipei City Hall 1^st Gate Station

Submission Info

Important Dates

Abstract Topics

Abstracts will be classified under the following topics. Authors are requested to select the topic during submission.

• Acupuncture and acupressure
• Basic science of pain
• Cancer pain
• Central pain
• Complex regional pain syndrome
• Epiduroscopy and epidural adhesiolysis
• Fibromyalgia
• Headache
• Interventional intradiscal treatment
• Musculoskeletal and joint pain
• Myofacial pain
• Neuronal blockade
• Neuropathic pain
• Neuroscopy with direct vision for treatment
• Nociceptive pain
• Opioids for cancer and non-cancer pain
• Osteoporosis & kyphoplasty & vertebroplasty
• Pain imaging
• Pain management in palliative care
• Peripheral nerve stimulation
• Pharmacological treatment
• Post-herpetic neuralgia
• Postoperative pain management
• Radiofrequency and pulsed radiofrequency technique
• Rehabilitation somatic pain
• Spinal cord stimulation
• Spinal cord injury pain
• Topical and transdermal treatment for chronic pain
• Traditional medicine and pain
• Trigeminal neuralgia and facial pain

Abstract Submission Rules

All abstracts must only be submitted online via the congress website www.aafps.org. Abstracts submitted by fax, email, or post will NOT be accepted. In submitting the abstract, the author grants organisers of the 2^nd Asian Congress on Pain 2014 the right to publish the abstract both in hard and electronic forms.

Abstract Submission Deadline

All abstracts must be submitted on or before 31 December 2013. The online submission system will be closed at24:00 hours, 31 December 2013, Midnight (CET). All abstracts submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.

Abstract Acceptance Notification

Notice of acceptance/rejection will be sent via email to the corresponding authors on or before 31 January 2014. If the abstract is accepted, author will have until 21 March 2014 to register for the congress.

Guidelines for Abstract Submission

1. Abstracts must be written exclusively in English
2. Author may choose between 2 modes of presentations:
   • Oral presentation
   • Poster presentation
3. Abstract must be limited to 250 words and must be concise and clear, highlighting the most relevant aspects, findings and conclusions.
4. Use only standard abbreviations. Special or unusual abbreviations are not recommended. If otherwise necessary, the latter should be placed in parenthesis after the first appearance of the full word, except for unit symbols. Numeral rather than words may be used to indicate numbers.
5. The Abstract should be submitted in text only file.
6. The body of the abstract should be structured under the following headings:
   • Introduction: Background/Purpose
   • Methodology
   • Results
   • Discussions and Conclusions
   • References

Silver Sponsors

Kenes MP Asia Pte Ltd
20 Kallang Avenue, Level 2, PICO Creative Centre, Singapore 339411
Tel: +65 6393 0235    Fax: +65 6292 7577
Email: aafps2014@kenes.com
Website: www.aafps.org