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2007 Upcoming events
- International e-Health and Telemedicine (eHT) Workshop
Dates: 15 - 16 NOV 2007
Venue: Centre of
Excellence in e-Medicine,
University of
Western
Australia, Perth
This workshop
introduces participants to telemedicine technology and rural and remote health
care delivery. Participants will examine the types of advanced technologies
which are fast becoming commonplace. The workshop includes Medical
Informatics, Electronic Patient Records, Internet and Telemedicine, Nursing
Informatics, Clinical Decision Support Systems and Project Management. 20% discount for early bird registrations.
Dates: 20th & 21st September 2007
Venue: Singapore
Healthcare IT 2007
is into its 2nd year and back
with a difference! This year's focus will be about bridging the
communication gap between clinicians, IT administrators and patients
with special highlights on the convergence of Mobility, Connectivity
and Interoperability for the value proposition of healthcare IT. Hear
from Clinicians and IT professionals from BANGKOK HOSPITAL, CHANGI GENERAL
HOSPITAL, INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH, SINGHEALTH GROUP, Yonsei University HospitaL
and many others in the region.
Be at the cutting edge of change and the leader in propelling the Healthcare Industry into the 21st Century!
AMBIS members are entitled to 20% discount off the standard delegate
price. Contact Colleen Yong NOW at +65 6324 9751 or email at cyong@availcorp.com
More details
- AMBIS Dinner and AGM 2007
Dates: 6 JUN 2007 6.30PM - 9.00PM
Venue:
Infuzi Restaurant, Singapore
All members are invited to attend the AMBIS dinner at Infuzi restaurant, Biopolis. To
facilitate dinner arrangements, AMBIS members who like to attend the event are requested
to contact AMBIS secretary specifying their choice of a) No dietary restrictions, b) HALAL
food, or c) vegetarian food.
- BMS Enterprise Congress 2007
Dates: 2 - 3 JUL 2007
Venue: Singapore
Join us at BMS Enterprise 2007 Congress is an exclusive gathering that will bring together senior-level decision makers
from healthcare & clinical research, pharmaceutical manufacturing and biologics, medical technology and biotechnology.
Learn how to attract and retain key management and scientific talent and to align their corporate strategy that will
boost R&D productivity to a high. Hear from leading organizations such as The West Clinic Excellence Cancer Center,
The National Science & Technology Development Agency, Thailand, Ministry of Economy Affairs Taiwan and many more!
For more information, please contact Colleen Yong at +65 6324 9751, email at cyong@availcorp.com or visit us at
www.availcorp.com
- HIMSS AsiaPac07 Conference and Exhibition
In association with CHIK Services
Dates: 15 - 18 MAY 2007
Venue: Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore
Discover New Healthcare IT Solutions.
Develop New Connections. Share Global Insights.
Stakeholders across Asia Pacific will gather to exchange knowledge,
showcase successful strategies and share practical solutions to
healthcare IT challenges. The agenda features keynotes and thought
leader speakers; over 50 education sessions; real-world case studies; a
hands-on trade exhibit with interoperability demonstrations; networking
forums; professional development opportunities and much more.
To register, visit: www.himssasiapac.org
AMBIS is proud to be a Supporting Organization of HIMSS AsiaPac07!
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2nd Annual Strategic Healthcare Management
Dates: 7th-9th May 2007
Venue: Singapore
Description:
Building on the success of our sold-out inaugural event in 2006, Strategic Healthcare Management 2007, will once
again provide you with great opportunities to learn from leading Chief Executives from regional healthcare providers
who will be sharing with you their success stories and crucial insights into effective healthcare management, patient
safety and administrative applications for Healthcare IT. Capitalize this opportunity to network with noted healthcare
management practitioners from APPOLO HOSPITAL, GLENEAGLES INTAN MEDICAL CENTRE, MINISTRY OF HEALTH, SINGHEALTH GROUP,
NATIONAL HEALTHCARE GROUP and others in the region while exchanging insights on running a dynamic healthcare
establishment in the 21st Century! For more information, contact Colleen Yong at +65 6324 9751, email at
cyong@availcorp.com or visit us at www.availcorp.com.
Discounts: AMBIS members are entitled to 10% discount off the standard delegate fee.
2006 Past Events
- 5-day Course in Health Informatics
Dates: 3 Feb, 5-8 February 2007
Venue: Holiday Inn Parkview Ballroom, Singapore
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The International Conference on Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Engineering 2006 (ICBPE2006)
Date: 11th - 14th December 2006
Venue: Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Description: The International Conference on Biomedical and
Pharmaceutical Engineering 2006 (ICBPE2006) will bring together global
researchers and scientists from a
expanded spectrum of biomedical engineering research that promotes
novel methodologies and cutting-edge solutions to meet the emerging
healthcare interests. The Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Engineering
build on the core
expertise of Biomedical Engineering which concern with the delivery of
medical treatment and therapy; development and manufacture of
prostheses,
medical devices and diagnostic devices; with the Pharmaceutical
Engineering
which is more concern with the use of drugs, analysis of drugs, related
materials and endogenous compounds and its development. The combination
of
the expertise of both will improve medical healthcare.
Discount: 10% discount off conference fee for AMBIS members
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Workshop on Machine Learning for BioMedical Informatics 2006
Date: 21 November 2006
Venue:NUS Mathematics Dept Computer Lab, #01-15 Block S14, Science Drive 2
Description:
Workshop on Machine Learning for BioMedical Informatics 2006 and the Inaugural Meeting of the ISCB-SC RSG of Singapore
A 1-day hands-on workshop co-organised by the
Association for Medical and Bioinformatics Singapore (AMBIS)
Asia Pacific Bioinformatics Network (APBioNet)
and
the Singapore Regional Student Group,
International Society for Computational Biology Students Council (ISCB-SC)
Discount: 10% discount off conference fee for AMBIS members
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Healthcare IT: APAC Healthcare IT Leaders Forum
Date: 13th November - 14th November 2006
Venue: Singapore
Description:
Healthcare IT is a 2-day event providing an unrivalled choice of
platform for the gathering of the most influencial Healthcare IT
professionals for exciting cross-industry panel discussions, case
studies, presentations and outstanding networking opportunities.
Participants will immerse themselves with new technologies, developing
trends and regulatory tendencies in healthcare informatics.
This premier event will provide a platform for local and international
IT- focused healthcare professionals, consultants, hospital staff, technology
& equipment providers and solutions providers to examine and contribute
to the development of Asia Pacific healthcare informatics. Get connected
at the exclusive Contact Xchange session put-together for participants, speakers
and vendors for enhanced business networking opportunities.
Discount: AMBIS members to receive 15% discount off standard delegate fee.
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Healthcare Informatics
Date: 18th September - 19th September 2006
Venue: Bangkok
Description:
Healthcare Informatics, 18th & 19th September 2006, Bangkok, is a great conference
topic in Thailand due to the fact, Thailand is the hub of South East Asia's
healthcare. There is a high concentration of hospitals in Bangkok. Hospital
executive from outside of Thailand would see it as a great opportunity to learn
more about their competition. The key topic areas to be addressed are as below:
- Communication and connectivity
- Strategic approach
- Database management
- Software application
- Workshop
Discount: AMBIS members please quote Mpdiscount-AMBIS on the
registration form to receive a 15% discount on top of the actual
registration fee.
For more information kindly contact as below:
Name: Tan Peng Pheng
Tel: +603 2723 6614
Email: TanP@marcusevanskl.com
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2nd International Healthcare Facilities Exibition and Conference (IHFEC) 2006
Date: 31st August - 2nd September 2006
Venue: Singapore Expo Hall 2, Singapore
Description: IHFEC 2006 is the only event in Asia with the unique focus on
healthcare facilities. It provides the forum for healthcare executives,
medica professionals and healthcare providers and suppliers to address the
challenges and learn in-depth perpectives of healthcare strategies, review
cutting edge innovations and work together in the development of modern
integrated healthcare facilities to meet the growing needs in Asia-Pacific.
Besides networking with expert colleagues both international and regional,
delegates can visit the IHFEC Exibition to learn about the latest medical
equipment and emerging technological trends, healthcare management systems,
healthcare IT and other products and services that are essential for the
design and build, management and financing of healthcare facilities.
Discount: 10% discount off conference fee for AMBIS members
(Please state AMBIS membership and discount in registration form)
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Asia Pharmaceutical-Biotech Networking Forum
Date: 17th - 18th July 2006
Venue: Hilton Hotel, Singapore
Description: As healthcare leaders in Asia today are faced with the challenges
of a growing Asian middle class with increasing expectations as well as rising
medical costs, are you sufficiently equipped with the necessary knowledge,
expertise and soft skills in achieving the hospital goals successfully?
This 2-day conference allows you to explore best practices in healthcare
management in quality management, transformation and sustainability, technology,
knowledge management as well as market opportunities from top regional perspectives
in Singapore, Malaysia, India and Thailand.
Discount: 10% discount off conference fee for AMBIS members
(Please state AMBIS membership and discount in registration form)
2005
- AMBIS 16th Annual General Meeting
Date: 8 June 2005 (Wednesday)
Time: 6.30 pm to 8.00 pm
Venue: SRCR Room, Eusoff Hall, National University of Singapore 10 Kent Ridge Drive S119242
2004
- Health Informatics Asia 2004 (organised by Terrapinn and endorsed by AMBIS)
Date: 4 - 6 October 2004
Time: 9.30 am to 4.00 pm
Venue: Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore
Health Informatics
Asia 2004 is the best meeting place for Asia's healthcare decision
makers, policy makers and solution providers to share and discuss best
practices in making use of IT to drive healthcare safety, quality and
cost-effectiveness. No other event tackles the strategic issues facing
healthcare IT practitioners in Asia today with the clarity and depth of
Health Informatics Asia. Through regional hospital case studies,
exclusive presentations and interactive panel discussions, Health
Informatics Asia provides all healthcare IT professionals with quality
learning and networking experiences.
AMBIS members are entitled to an exclusive discount of 20% off conference registration.
To register online and for further information on the conference agenda, check out the website at http://www.terrapinn.com/2004/hiw_sg
- AMBIS 15th Annual General Meeting
Date: 26 July 2004 (Monday)
Time: 6.30 pm to 8.00 pm
Venue: SRCR Room, Eusoff Hall, National University of Singapore 10 Kent Ridge Drive S119242
The 15th executive committee had been formed, headed by President Dr. Chow Yuen Ho.
- AMBIS Lecture-cum-Tutorial Series 2004
Guest Speaker: Professor Allen Rodrigo, Chair Professor in Bioinformatics, Univ. of Auckland
Title: The Evolutionary Genetics of HIV-1
Date: 15 April 2004 (Thursday)
Time: 9.30 am to 4.00 pm
Venue: LT31 Auditorium,NUS (Map)
Dr. Allen Rodrigo is Professor of Computational Biology and
Bioinformatics at the University of Auckland, and Director
of the Bioinformatics Institute. He is also Editor-in-Chief
of Applied Bioinformatics. Prof. Rodrigo obtained his
doctorate from the University of Canterbury, before working at the
University of Auckland, Stanford University, and the University
of Washington. He returned to the University of Auckland
in 1999. Prof. Rodrigo's research interests lie in the area
of evolutionary bioinformatics, particularly, the analysis of
measurably evolving populations and the development of
statistical methods in evolutionary genetics and
phylogenetics.
Admission to the Lecture is free. Tutorial is strictly by registration and is limited to the first 50 registrants.
Contact Paul Tan for registration.
Sponsored by AMBIS.
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Thursday, April 15, 2004
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9:30am - 10:30am
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The Evolutionary Genetics of HIV-1
Prof. Allen Rodrigo
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LT 31 (Map)
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10:30am - 11:00am
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Coffee Break (outside LT31)
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11:00am - 12:00pm
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Lecture 1: Phylogenetic Methods
Prof. Allen Rodrigo
Notes (pdf)
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LT 31 (Map)
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12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Lunch (outside LT31)
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1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Lecture 2: Measurably Evolving Populations
Prof. Allen Rodrigo
Notes (pdf)
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LT 31 (Map)
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2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Hands-on Tutorial on Phylogenetics
Prof. Allen Rodrigo
Notes(pdf)
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COFM lab, Level 6 (Map)
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- Laptop computers installed with the following software will be available to registrants during the tutorial session
- MrBayes
- PEBBLE
- Phylip
- Treeview
Download the Annual Lecture Flyer - 2 pages (PDF)
- ImmunoBioinformatics Conference
Coordinated and organised by Dr Vladimir Brusic, I2R
Date: March 2004
Venue: Institute for Infocomm Research (I2R)
Sponsored by AMBIS, Endorsed by APBioNet.
- "A Bioinformatics Server in Every Lab":
APBioBox and SunBioBox Training Workshop
February Hands-on Workshop
Date: tbd
Venue: NUS Dept of Biochemistry, Level L4, Block MD7
Course Tutor: Dr Simon See and Dr Tan Tin Wee, and teaching assistants
An NUS Dept of Biochemistry Bioinformatics Training Series
Scope:
- Every bioscience lab must have a database and computational server
- Setting up a lab facility using APBioBox and/or SunBioBox
- Creating a user-friendly interface
- Using the NUS Campus BioGrid for bioscience computation
- Using the BioMirror database
- Using the S* Bioinformatics online courseware for training
Sponsored by AMBIS, Endorsed by APBioNet.
2003
1. AMBIS-CoOrganised Bioinformatics Symposium 15 August 2003
- Bioinformatics Symposium 2003,
jointly organised by AMBIS and BIC/Dept of Biochemistry, National
University of Singapore, sponsored by KOOPrime Pte Ltd and IBM.
- Time: 2pm to 5pm
- Venue: CRC Auditorium, National University of Singapore
- Location: Clincial Research Centre building, NUS. Opposite NUH Main Block
- Map of Location
- Call For Participation | ppt |
- Featuring the Launch of KOOPrime-IBM Bioinformatics Workstation.
- Special Keynotes:
- Cancer On A Chip by Patrick Tan,
Division of Cellular and Molecular Research, National Cancer Centre
Cancer is one of the leading causes of death
and illness both worldwide and in Singapore. However, recent advances
in medical research have led to new hopes to cancer patients and their
families. This talk focuses on how the recently completed Human Genome
Project, combined with high-throughput robotic technology, has led to
the creation of new methods to diagnose and treat cancer. The knowledge
unearthed by this research may one day lead to the ultimate cancer cure.i
- Bioinformatics and its Impact
on the Singapore Education System by Chia Tet Fatt, Director,
Bioinformatics Research Centre, Nanyang Technological University
- Other Topics
- Asean Bioinformatics
Masterplan and the S* International Bioinformatics Alliance Online
Education - Tan Tin Wee Dept of Biochemistry, NUS and Chairman, ASEAN
Subcommittee on Biotechnology. | ppt |
- Bioinformatics Workstation combining KOOPlatform and iBioStation . Lim Teck Sin | ppt |
- Molecular modeling of MHC-peptides - Victor Tong | ppt |
- Modeling the main cysteine proteinase of the SARS virus - Victor Tong | ppt |
- Small Disulphide-bonded Proteins Structural Database - Kong LeSheng | ppt |
- Snake Venom Phospholipase A2: A Bioinformatics Approach - Mohammed Asif Khan | ppt |
- MGAlign and Alternative Splicing database - Bernett Lee | ppt |
- Signal Peptide Bioinformatics - Justin Choo | ppt |
- Analyzing the Significance of Intron Positions in Eukaryotic Genes - Gopalan Vivek | ppt |
- Bioinformatics approach to the study of Scorpion Toxins - Paul Tan | ppt |
- Antimicrobial Peptide database - Manisha Brahmachary | ppt |
- An Automated NMR Peak Assignment Algorithm - Li Kai | ppt |
- Genome analysis of Burkholderia pseudomallei - Xie Chao | ppt |
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