BRAIN 2020 - CANCELLED
In light of COVID-19 outbreak, for public health concern, BRAIN 2020 Conference (The 17th Asia Pacific Multidisciplinary Meeting for Nervous System Diseases) has been CANCELLED.
Details of BRAIN 2021 will be announced once available.
Welcome Message
It is our great pleasure to welcome all of the great scientists, practitioners, delegates, researchers, and students to attend BRAIN 2020 – the 17th Multidisciplinary Neuroscience Conference jointly organized by Division of Neurology, Neuropathology and Division of Neurosurgery, The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
Themes of this year are Neuroimaging in Cognitive Neuroscience and Brain Diseases
and Brain Tumours. This multidisciplinary neuroscience conference will assemble local and overseas neurologist, neurosurgeons, pathologists, clinical and basic scientists, and related health care professionals to present and discuss the most up-to-date research findings and achievements in the area.
We would like to express our sincere gratitude towards speakers, delegates and sponsors for their valuable expertise and contribution. We hope this conference will stimulate interdisciplinary endeavor, and come up with new insights and recommendations that will lead to a better and healthier world.
Vincent C.T. MOK
Assistant Dean (Admission)
Mok Hing Yiu Professor of Medicine
Division of Neurology
Department of Medicine and Therapeutics
Ho-Keung NG
Professor
Department of Anatomical and Cellular Pathology
Wai S. POON
Emeritus Professor &
Clinical Professional Consultant
Division of Neurosurgery
Department of Surgery
DANNY T.M. CHAN
Clinical Associate Professor (honorary)
Division of Neurosurgery
Department of Surgery
FACULTY
Sandra CHAN
Department of Psychiatry
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong, China
Carol CHEUNG
Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong, China
Hugues DUFFAU
Department of Neurosurgery
Montpellier University
Montpellier, France
Xiujuan GENG
Brain and Mind Institute
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong, China
Ying Yi HONG
Department of Marketing
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong, China
Wei HUA
Department of Neurosurgery
Huashan Hospital
Fudan University
Shanghai, China
Tai-Chung LAM
Department of Clinical Oncology
The University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong, China
Yaou LIU
Beijing TianTan Hospital
Beijing, China
Urs MAURER
Department of Psychology
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong, China
Ho-Keung NG
Department of Anatomical and
Cellular Pathology
The Chinese University of Hong
Kong
Hong Kong, China
Stephen PRICE
University of Cambridge
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Sith SATHORNSUMETEE
Faulty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital
Mahidol University
Bangkok, Thailand
Lin SHI
Department of Imaging and Interventional Radiology
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong, China
Yannie SOO
Department of Medicine and Therapeutics
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong, China
Raymond TONG
Department of Biomedical Engineering
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong, China
Irene TRACEY
University of Oxford
Oxford, UK
Ji-Guang WANG
Department of Chemical and
Biological Engineering
Hong Kong University of Science
and Technology
Hong Kong, China
Patrick WONG
Brain and Mind Institute
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong, China
Savio WONG
Department of Educational Psychology
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong, China
Hannah Hong XUE
Division of Life Science, Institute for the Environment & HKUST Fok
Ying Tung Graduate School
Hong Kong University of Science &
Technology
Hong Kong, China
Zsolt ZADOR
Department of Surgery
University of Toronto
Toronto, Canada
Ren-Jie ZHOU
Department of Biomedical
Engineering
The Chinese University of Hong
Kong
Hong Kong, China
REGISTRATION
Registration Procedure
You can register by one of the following methods:
- Online Registration (Online Registration will be closed on 13 February 2020, 9am)
- Registration by E-mail / Fax / Mail
Please download and complete all sections of the registration form and send to the Congress Secretariat by email, fax or mail.
Brain 2020 Secretariat
Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine and Therapeutics
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
9/F Lui Che Woo Clinical Sciences Building
Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong
Tel: (852) 2674 7866
Fax: (852) 2637 3852
E-mail: brain2020@cuhk.edu.hk
Registration Category (One delegate per registration)
Certificate of Attendance
Certificate of Attendance will only be issued at the Conference upon request made on the registration form.
Payment Methods (if applicable)
Please download the Payment Form and make payment by any one of the following methods:
A crossed cheque in HK dollar made payable to “The Chinese University of Hong Kong” shall be sent to the Conference Secretariat. All bank charges must be paid by participant at source and only local cheques are acceptable.
OR
By credit card payment (Visa / Master).
Cancellation and Refund Policy
No refund will be made once the payment is confirmed.
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
Authors are invited to submit abstracts on any Clinical, Experimental or Translational aspects of Nervous System Diseases for consideration by the Organising Committee for Poster Presentation.
Submission Procedure
Online Submission
Please complete the Abstract Submission Form and send to brain2020@cuhk.edu.hk.
Facsimile copy or E-mailing of a scanned copy will NOT be accepted.
Submission Deadline: 10 January 2020
Acceptance Notification: 17 January 2020
Guidelines for Submission of Abstracts
- Abstracts should be written in English.
- Each abstract must not exceed 300 words.
- Abstract title, author name(s) and institution(s) should be clearly stated.
- ABSTRACT TITLE should be typed in CAPITALS.
- AUTHORS’ NAMES should be typed in CAPITALS and followed by the name(s) and full address(es) of the institution(s) where the scientific work was undertaken. Underline the name of the PRESENTING AUTHOR.
- The content of the abstract should include Background & Purpose, Methods, Results and Conclusion(s). You may include up to two Figures and two References for each abstract.
- The abstract should be in Microsoft Word format and each file should contain only ONE abstract.
- The presenting author has to register for the Conference as delegate, otherwise the abstract(s) will not be considered in the conference proceedings.
Sample Abstract
Guidelines on the Poster Presentation
1. Please prepare and display your poster(s) according to the following guidelines:
2. Please note that the poster(s) should be dismounted on the above dismount time. The Organizing Committee is not responsible for posters that have not been removed / collected by the end of the meeting.
ACCOMMODATION
The following official hotels have offered special rates for registered participants of the Meeting. Please follow the instructions to make your own reservation. These hotels are located in close proximity to the Conference Venue, Postgraduate Education Centre, Prince of Wales Hospital. Reservation must be made through Reservation Form and directly send to the hotel of your choice.
The room rates are quoted on a per room, per night basis and are subject to 10% service charge. Credit card guarantee is required for room reservation.
Shuttle service will be provided every morning on 14-15 February 2020 for the transfer from the hotels to the Conference Venue.
Address : 1 On Ping Street, Sha Tin, New Territories, Hong Kong
Courtyard by Marriott Hong Kong Sha Tin is conveniently located in the Shatin area and features stylish rooms with tranquil views of the Shing Mun River. It is only 9 minutes’ walk from Shek Mun MTR Station, with which you can easily reach many tourist attractions.
| Deluxe Room | |
| – inclusive of 1 daily breakfast | HK$940 |
| – inclusive of 2 daily breakfasts | HK$1,040 |
| Executive Room | |
| – inclusive of 1 daily breakfast & club access | HK$1,240 |
| – inclusive of 2 daily breakfasts & club access | HK$1,440 |
*The special rate is valid until 13 January 2020.
Address : 1 Yuen Hong Street, Shatin, Hong Kong
Opening in late 2019, ALVA HOTEL by ROYAL is a brand-new hotel in a unique riverside location in Shatin, it takes 8 minutes’ walk from Shek Mun or City One MTR Station. The Hotel offers guest-centric technology, innovative dinning and accessible luxury with a modern lifestyle hospitality concept designed especially for city-explorers.
Below rates are inclusive of 10% service charge & on per room per night basis
| Standard Room | |
| – Room only | HK$780 |
| – inclusive of 1 daily breakfast | HK$860 |
| – inclusive of 2 daily breakfasts | HK$940 |
| Deluxe Room | |
| – Room only | HK$880 |
| – inclusive of 1 daily breakfast | HK$960 |
| – inclusive of 2 daily breakfasts | HK$1,040 |
*The special rate is valid until 13 January 2020.
Address: 34-36 Tai Chung Kiu Road, Shatin, Hong Kong
It takes 10 minutes’ walk to the event venue. Regal Riverside Hotel locates with easy access to major transportation networks and shopping areas including New Town Plaza. The Hotel offers free hotel scheduled airport shuttle to/from hotel and Sha Tin MTR Station.
*No shuttle bus will be arranged from Regal Riverside Hotel to Conference Venue
Below rates are inclusive of 10% service charge & on per room per night basis
| Superior Room | |
| – Room only | HK$550 |
| – inclusive of 1 daily breakfast | HK$600 |
| – inclusive of 2 daily breakfasts | HK$650 |
| Executive Club Room | |
| – Inclusive of 1 Person Club Privileges | HK$750 |
| – Inclusive of 2 Person Club Privileges | HK$850 |
*The special rate is valid until 13 January 2020.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Date
14 -15 February 2020 (Friday – Saturday)
Venue
Postgraduate Education Centre, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong
Official Language
The official language of the Conference is English.
Trade Exhibition
An exhibition of medical equipment, books and pharmaceutical brochures will be held during the Conference on 14 -15 February 2020.
Academic Accreditation (for local participants)
Continuing Medical Education (CME) and Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) accreditation will be applied from relevant Hong Kong colleges and associations.
Letter of Invitation
The Organising Committee would be pleased to provide letters of invitation (without provisions of financial support) upon request. Please address your request to the Conference Secretariat.
Certificate of Attendance
A Certificate of Attendance will be issued upon registration and is available for collection together with the delegate’s kit at the registration counter during the Conference.
Liability and Insurance
The Organiser is not responsible for injury or damage involving persons and property during the Conference. Participants are advised to make their own arrangements for their medical, travel and personal insurance. Equipment and all related display materials installed by Exhibitors / Sponsors are not insured by the Organiser, and the Organiser under no circumstances will be liable for any loss, damage or destruction caused to equipment, goods or property belonging to Exhibitors/Sponsors.
DISCLAIMER
Whilst every attempt is made to ensure that all aspects of the Conference as mentioned in this website will take place as scheduled, the Organising Committee reserves the right to make changes should the need arise.
ACADEMIC ACCREDITATIONS
Continuing Medical Education (CME), Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points will be applied from relevant Hong Kong colleges and associations.
Accreditations by Local Councils
ABOUT HONG KONG
Population
The population of Hong Kong is estimated at 7.49 million in 2019 and about 93.6% of the population was ethnic Chinese.
Official Language
The official languages are Chinese and English, all major signage are bilingual. Cantonese is the most widely spoken Chinese dialect in Hong Kong, but majority of people can speak both Mandarin and English.
Weather
Hong Kong has a sub-tropical climate with distinct seasons. Weather in January is in the middle of Winter. It is normally clear and sunny but cool and dry with occasional cold fronts. Average temperature is 12℃ – 20℃. Further information can be found at the website of Hong Kong Observatory.
Time Zone
Hong Kong is 8 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (i.e. GMT + 8 hours).
Currency
Legal tender is the Hong Kong Dollar (HKD), which is pegged to the US dollar at HK$7.8. The Hong Kong dollar in everyday circulation is available in 10¢, 20¢, 50¢, $1, $2, $5 and $10 coins, and $10, $20, $50, $100, $500 and $1,000 banknotes. Most foreign currencies and travelers cheques are easily changed at banks, hotels and moneychangers. Credit cards are widely accepted at major hotels, large restaurants, department stores and shops.
Electricity Supply
The Standard electrical voltage in Hong Kong is AC 220 volts (50Hz). The British three-pin plug and socket-outlet system is commonly used in Hong Kong.
Opening Hours
The vast majority of shops are open every day throughout the year, some only closing during the Chinese New Year holiday. Retail shops generally are open from 10am to 7pm. However, most of the stores in busy retail areas like Causeway Bay and Tsim Sha Tsui stay open until 9:30 or even later. Most restaurants stay open until 11 pm or later. Banks are open from Monday to Friday between 9am to 4:30pm and on Saturdays from 9am to 12:30pm, are closed on Sundays and public holidays. Offices generally are open from 9am to 5/6pm on weekdays.
Getting Around
Hong Kong is geographically compact and the public transport system is efficient, relatively inexpensive and user friendly. The Airport Express links Hong Kong International Airport directly to Hong Kong’s central business district and buses connect the airport with most of the city. The Mass Transit Railway (MTR) and public buses allow easy access throughout the territories. Taxis are inexpensive with a HK$19 – HK$24 flag fall fare. And for those looking for a mode of travel that has been used for decades, there are the Star Ferries, Hong Kong Island’s street trams and the venerable Peak Tram. Payments can be made using an Octopus Card, an electronic stored-value card that is widely accepted on all public transports. Road signs in Hong Kong are bilingual in both English and Chinese.
Telecommunications
Most of the world’s mobile telecommunications systems like GSM 900, PCS 1800, CDMA and WCDMA operate in Hong Kong. Check if your service provider has a roaming agreement with a Hong Kong operator, and be sure to pay attention to the roaming rates. Free Wi-Fi service is available at Hong Kong International Airport. Some government buildings also offer free ‘GovWiFi’ services, including some public libraries. You can access the internet for free at many coffee shops in town, as well as at certain iCentres at selected MTR stations. Most hotels offer broadband internet access which may involve a charge in some cases.
Visa Requirement
In general, all visitors to Hong Kong must have a passport that is valid for at least 6 months. Nationals of about 170 countries and territories may visit Hong Kong without a visa/entry permit for a period ranging from 7 days to 180 days. You may refer to the website of Immigration Department of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) for more information on visa/entry permit requirements.
Visa to Mainland China
Most foreign nationals require a visa to enter Mainland China. Visitors are advised to obtain the visas from Chinese Visa Application Service Center in their resident countries. If you wish to apply a visa (single or double entry) to Mainland China during your stay in Hong Kong, you may apply through The Commissioner’s Office of China’s Foreign Ministry in the HKSAR or China Travel Service (Hong Kong) Limited.
Useful Numbers
Directory Inquiry Hotline (Cantonese)
1083
Directory Inquiry Hotline (English)
1081
Emergency Services (Police, Fire, Ambulance)
999
Hong Kong Tourism Board Visitor Hotline
2508 1234
Hong Kong International Airport
2181 8888
Hong Kong Immigration Department
2824 6111
* For those calling from places outside Hong Kong, please dial the area code “852” before the telephone number.
Further information on Hong Kong, travel and tourist attractions is available at Hong Kong Tourism Board.
EXHIBITORS
Contact Us
Brain 2020 Secretariat
Division of Neurology
Department of Medicine and Therapeutics
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
9/F Lui Che Woo Clinical Sciences Building
Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin
Hong Kong
Tel: (852) 2674 7866
Fax: (852) 2637 3852
Email: brain2020@cuhk.edu.hk
