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Dear Friends and Colleagues,

On behalf of the Organising Committee, it gives us great pleasure to invite you to the 9th Singapore Allergy and Rhinology Conference (SARC), the 5th SARC FESS Workshop and the 2nd SARC Transoral Endoscopic Thyroidectomy Workshop.

SARC has grown from year to year, with well over 441 participants & faculty members from 33 countries in 2017. As the premier regional forum on Allergy and Rhinology, we are proud to offer a variety of platforms for participants with different backgrounds to engage, to share and to learn from distinguished international faculty as well as colleagues from around the region. The popularity of SARC stems from its unique combination of didactic lectures and discussion panels covering both the fundamentals and most recent advancements in our discipline. Participants have the opportunity to learn from the experts and then to discuss how ideas can be incorporated into their unique healthcare environments. Since its introduction, there has been enthusiastic reception for the regional research forum and we want to encourage greater participation and competitiveness as we plan for 2018. With the variety of options, we are certain that you will find the SARC 2018  engaging and inspiring, whether you are an ENT specialist or surgeon-in-training, medical specialist, general practitioner or nurse practitioner.

In previous years, we have been honoured to host key opinion leaders from USA, Europe, Australia, Asia and the Middle East. SARC 2018 promises to be even better. The Allergy programme will again be helmed by Professor Joachim Mullol (Spain) and A/Professor Matthew Ryan (USA). In Rhinology, we are excited to welcome Professor Peter Hellings (Belgium) and Dr Amber Luong (USA), both at the forefront of Rhinology practice and research. World-renown pioneer in endoscopic skull base surgery (ESBS), Professor Ricardo Carrau (USA), will undoubtedly bring a new dimension into the scope of the conference.

The SARC FESS Workshop gets bigger each year under the guidance of A/Professor Dharambir Sethi. In addition to bringing the very best of international faculty, we are committed to participants having maximum dissecting time with almost one-to-one mentoring. For the latter, we owe no small tribute to the dedication and support of our local and international faculty. With increasing levels of experience amongst our participants, we have decided to augment the proportion of time for advanced endoscopic techniques. In 2018, we are indeed thrilled to have Professor Carrau & Professor Hellings as the key international instructors.

In line with the vision to showcase the best of the surgical innovation in the region and to build on scope of endoscopic surgery in ENT, 2017 marked the 1st cadaveric workshop on transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy in Singapore. We are greatly privileged to have Dr Angkoon Anuwong (Thailand), the foremost authority on this novel scarless technique, to lead in this workshop again in 2018. We plan to expand this course to include live surgical demonstration to showcase the technique.

As we move closer to the SARC 2018, we encourage you to keep your eyes on the website for updates in the programme. We look forward to seeing you in Singapore in May 2018!

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Dr Leong Jern-Lin

Organising Co-Chairman

9th SARC 2018 &

5th SARC FESS Workshop

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Prof Wang De Yun

Organising Co-Chairman

9th SARC 2018

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Dr David Chin

Organising Co-Chairman

​5th SARC FESS Workshop

PROF LI YONG

​(9th SARC 2018 Faculty)

Professor and Head

Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

Hangzhou Hospital, Affiliated Academic Hospital of Nanjing Medical University

Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China

EGYPT

PROF MOHAMMED HASSAB

(9th SARC 2018 & 5th SARC FESS Workshop Faculty)

Professor of Otorhinolaryngology

Department of Otorhinolaryngology

Alexandria Faculty of Medicine

Alexandria, Egypt

FRANCE

PROF LUDOVIC DE GABORY

(9th SARC 2018 & 5th SARC FESS Workshop Faculty)

Head of Department

Department of Rhinology, Sinus, Skull Base and Plastic Surgery

University Hospital

Bordeaux, France

SGD

Group registrations not allowed

Accompanying persons not allowed

We don’t accept Online Abstracts

Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore

Situated at just 22 kilometres (12 miles) away from Changi International Airport, the 30-story Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel is located along the Singapore waterfront near Boat Quay, Clarke Quay and Robertson Quay. 

Easily accessible by taxi to various business and entertainment districts, such as Raffles Place, the Marina Bay Financial Centre, Orchard Road, Chinatown, Sentosa and Universal Studios, the hotel presents itself as the ideal place to stay and explore Singapore.

For added comfort and luxury, the hotel offers complimentary Internet in all units, on-site health and fitness facilities, Jacuzzi, swimming pool and tennis courts to keep guests entertained. The hotel boasts 550 exquisitely appointed guestrooms, as well as 24 spacious serviced suites; each unit is beautifully furnished with floor-to-ceiling windows that offer city or river views.

Four Points by Sheraton Singapore, Riverview

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​Nestled along the historic Singapore River, Four Points by Sheraton Singapore, Riverview features 476 modern and stylish guestrooms and suites with contemporary designs that offers magnificent city or river views. Rooms on the higher floors have a fantastic view of the Singapore River with the Singapore Flyer and Marina Bay Sands serving as a compelling backdrop.

Located merely 5 minutes from Orchard Road, 25 minutes from Singapore Changi Airport and within easy reach of the Central Business District (CBD) and the waterfront precincts of Robertson Quay,  Clarke Quay and Boat Quay, Four Points by Sheraton Singapore, Riverview serves as an ideal getaway for leisure and business travellers alike.

Holiday Inn Singapore Orchard City Centre 

Holiday Inn Singapore Orchard City Centre is conveniently located in the heart of Singapore’s well-known shopping boulevard, Orchard Road, just 2-minute walk to the various ethnic dining outlets and major shopping malls as well as a 5-minute walk to the Mass Rapid Transit (Somerset) and a 25-minute drive to the Changi International Airport.

We have most recently installed the Handy Phone, complimentary use for every guest room. With perks such as international calls up to 10 countries (Australia, China, France, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, UK and USA) with unlimited data and guided maps. With over 5000 hotels worldwide, as an IHG Rewards Club member, you can earn points as rewards (10 points for every 1 USD spent) when you book & stay with us. Your points are yours to enjoy & stay REWARDED. 

Hotel G Singapore

Hotel G Singapore is a lifestyle hotel designed with trendy and graphic elements that reflect the cosmopolitan rhythms and dynamism of the Lion City. It is the ideal retreat for fun and relaxation after a day of exploration. Located a stone’s throw from the Orchard Road, Bugis and City Hall entertainment and business districts; and a short walk away from all existing subway lines in Singapore via the Rochor, Bencoolen, Bras Basah, Bugis and Dhoby Ghaut MRT stations. Its central location makes getting to all major entertainment areas, attractions and business facilities a breeze. Guests will be able to easily explore the Civic and Museums District, Marina Bay and Esplanade, as well as the Suntec City Convention Centre. 

The hotel features 308 cozy and stylish non-smoking rooms, each equipped with a 32-inch IPTV system with screen mirroring options and complimentary smartphones that provide free local and international calls. Guests can also download a press reader application to their own devices to access over 6,000 newspapers and magazines, translated in 60 languages. Targeted at the discerning traveler, each room features a contemporary palette and a focal piece dreamcatcher. The rooms are also outfitted with quality linens, a rain shower and bathroom amenities from Australian brand METIS. USB points and a study desk are also available for guests’ entertainment and business needs.

Submission Info

Abstract submission deadline 2018-03-05

The Organising Committee invites all delegates to submit abstract(s) for the 9th SARC 2018.

Fields of Specialties:

Allergy

Rhinology

Skull Base Surgery

Surgical Technologies​

Presentation Categories

Oral Presentation

Poster Presentation

Award Categories

Best Oral Presentation

Best Poster

All submissions will be automatically entered for the appropriate awards.

Abstract Submission Guidelines

All abstracts must be submitted in English and be of not more than 250 words in Microsoft Word format.

Abstract Specification: Paper Size: A4: Portrait, Font: 12-point size, Times New Roman.

The title should be in BOLD CAPITALS. Do not centralise.

Authors' names to be listed as follows: Family names in UPPER CASE, followed by given names in Title Case, without using full-stops. The presenter’s name is to be underlined.

Authors' institutions, cities and countries should be listed on the next line. 

The text of the abstract must include section headings such as “Objectives”, “Materials and Methods”, “Results” and “Conclusion”. The section headings should appear in bold.

A sample abstract template is available for download here.

The Organising Committee reserves the right to amend or change any part of the submission guidelines.

Abstract Acceptance

Abstract acceptance results will be notified on a rolling basis, within 4 weeks of submission (barring need for clarifications/further review).

Posters will be in electronic format (Powerpoint). 

Detailed presentation guidelines will be released by April 2018.

All presenters must register and pay for the conference by the Registration Deadline (16-Apr-18).

A host of marketing opportunities await companies/organisations. An exhibition will be organized in conjunction with the conference and will be strategically located in the scientific programmes and refreshments area. 

Should your company be interested in participating in the 9th SARC 2018, 2nd SARC Transoral Endosopic Thyroidectomy Workshop & 5th SARC FESS Workshop as sponsors, please feel free to send in your enquiries to the Secretariat at eesia.tan@eventsthreesixty.com.sg.

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address. 2 Jalan Rajah #05-20, Singapore 329134

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