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6th National Conference of AIDS Society of India13th - 15th December, 2013
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Swagatam and a Warm Welcome!Dear Colleagues,
On behalf of the ASICON 2013 Organizing Committee, it is our esteemed privilege to welcome you to
the most awaited conference on HIV, at the prestigious Palladium Hotel (formerly Shangri-La)
Mumbai from December 13th to 15th, 2013. This is the official conference of AIDS Society of India
and maintains a truly national character with international academic standards.
ASICON 2013 is yet another unique opportunity for scientific update and a quality gathering of HIV
care givers and scientists. We have an esteemed faculty of who's who from India and overseas. The
deliberations will help enhance our capacity to offer quality HIV care and prioritise research issues in
India. It will provide an opportunity to review, reflect upon and look forward to emerging newer
approaches in care. This milestone will offer invaluable opportunity to learn, share and care with
'Scaling New Heights - From Prevention & Treatment…Towards Cure' as the theme.
The last decade has witnessed astounding evolution of ART- from treatment of few to 'Treatment as
Prevention' - TasP and now to 'Test and Treat'. With abundant worldwide research on vaccines and
cure, it is time that we ingrain these concepts and knowledge into the mindsets of practicing HIV
physicians and young researchers. The possibility of finding a cure doesn't seem to be a distant dream.
Free ART Roll out by the NACO, including second-line ART necessitates periodic review of strategies
in care continuum. While the government, pharmaceuticals and NGOs are making intense efforts to
enhance access to care, ASI is duty-bound to strengthen its quality implementation through scientific
update from time to time. By partnering with the Forum of Parliamentarians on HIV/AIDS, ASI has
taken the initiative to influence policy makers and planners on the needs and aspirations of PLHIV as
also on the role of HIV physicians.
Compared to other branches of Medicine, HIV/AIDS practitioners are a small fraternity. Unless there
is innovation and renewed energy with participation from the young minds, such conferences will
end-up being just a ritual of annual get-together. ASI has therefore taken a lead to enthuse young
doctors and researchers. ASI conducted CMEs throughout the year from Kashmir to Kanyakumari,
and from Ahmedabad to Shillong. At ASICON 2013, we will go beyond the scholarship programme -
we have planned intense training workshops followed by hands-on training in United Kingdom with
the help of our trusted overseas faculty.
Please block your dates and gear up for a great scientific feast this December. We hope to see you soon
at ASICON-2013!
Dr. I. S. Gilada President
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ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Organizing Secretaries
Programme Directors
Regional Coordinators
Chief Patrons
Shri Ghulam Nabi Azad Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare, GoI
Mr. Oscar Fernandes Chair- Forum for Parliamentarians on HIV/AIDS & Union Minister
President Dr. I. S. Gilada, Mumbai
Co-Chairs Scientific CommitteeDr. Dilip Mathai, Hyderabad Dr. R. Sajithkumar, Kottayam Dr. Rajiv Soman, Mumbai
Dr. Milind Bhrushundi, Nagpur Dr. George Oomen, Mumbai Dr. Murugesh Pastapur, Gulbarga
Joint SecretariesOrganizing Dr. Trupti Gilada Baheti, Boston Dr. Mamatha Lala, Mumbai Dr. Nikhil Sarangdhar, Mumbai
Dr.Rajiv Jerajani, Mumbai Dr. Preeti Mehta, Mumbai Dr. Hiten Thaker, UK Dr. Jyoti Dhar, UK
Dr. Alok Vashishtha, Haridwar
Co-Chairs
Chair : Co-Chairs : Dr. Amar. R. Pazare Dr. Preeti Mehta, Dr. Mukesh Agarwal
Secretary : Joint Secretary : Dr. Smrati Bajpai Dr. Manish Itolikar
Members
Dr. R. R. Gangakhedkar, Pune Dr. K. C. Mohanty, Mumbai Dr. Amar Pazare, Mumbai
PatronsDr. V. M. Katoch, ICMR Dr. Amy DuBois, US Embassy
Members
Dr. Glory Alexander, Bangalore Dr. Geeta Bansal, Kota Dr. Naval Chandra, Hyderabad
Dr. S. K. Guha, Kolkata Dr. G. Manoharan, Coimbatore Dr. Harsh Toshniwal, Ahmedabad
Dr. Mukesh Agrawal, Mumbai
Dr. Prakash Bora, Mumbai
Dr. Vanita Gupta, Chandigarh Dr. S. N. Mothi, Mysore
Dr. G. D. Ravindran, Bangalore
Dr. P. S. Shankar, Gulbarga
Dr. Sarman Singh, Delhi
Dr. Dipanjan Bandyopadhyay, Kolkata Dr. Salil Bendre, Mumbai
Dr. Arun Bamne,
Dr. P. C. Bhattacharya, Guwahati
Dr. Ragini Mehrotra, Allahabad
Dr. Geeta Niyogi, Mumbai
Dr. Ira Shah, Mumbai
Dr. Narendra Singh, Imphal
Dr. Agam Vora, Mumbai
Mumbai
Dr. Ruby Bansal, Ghaziabad
Dr. Tapan Dhole, Lucknow
Dr. Dilip Asgaonkar Dr. V. K Joglekar Dr. Uday Khopkar Dr. N. D. Moulik
Dr. Neelam Redkar Dr. Archana Sonawale Dr. Kavita Yelve
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ABOUT AIDS Society of India
Governing Council - ASI (2012-2014)
ASI is a professional non government organization of medical doctors and researchers in HIV/AIDS aiming
to promote and disseminate clinically oriented medical teaching and coordinated medical management of
HIV disease. ASI is registered under the Society's Registration Act 1860 and the Bombay Public Trust Act
1950 in 2000 AD with its registered office at Mumbai. ASI collaborates with internationally recognized
scientists in HIV/AIDS and focuses on national capacity building in the field of HIV/AIDS. ASI organises
CMEs at different places throughout India. ASI CMEs are popular and the attendance peaked to 300 at its
Nagpur CME. ASI has been accredited by the Maharashtra Medical Council for conducting CMEs,
Workshops, Training Programs and Conferences with CME credit hours to delegates and faculty. ASI
manages a discussion forum on its website www.asi-asicon.org. ASI plans to publish a newsletter/journal in
the near future.
President
Vice Presidents
Secretary General
Treasurer
Members
Dr. I. S. Gilada, Mumbai
Dr. T. N. Dhole, Lucknow
Dr. Dilip Mathai, Vellore
Dr. Glory Alexander, Bangalore
Dr. Milind Bhrushundi, Nagpur
Dr. Prakash Bora, Mumbai
Dr. Naval Chandra, Hyderabad
Dr. S. K. Guha, Kolkata
Dr. Preeti Mehta, Mumbai
Dr. S. N. Mothi, Mysore
Dr. George Oommen, Mumbai
Dr. Narendra Potsangbam, Imphal
Dr. G. Ravindran, Bangalore
Dr. Rajiv Jerajani, Mumbai
Dr. R. Sajithkumar, Kottayam
Dr. Dipanjan Bandyopadhyay, Kolkata (ad-hoc)
Dr. Ruby Bansal, Ghaziabad (ad-hoc)
Dr. Alok Vashishtha, Haridwar (ad-hoc)
Dr. Murugesh Pastapur, Gulbarga
Dr. K. C. Mohanty, Mumbai
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FACULTY
INTERNATIONAL NATIONAL
Dr. Franco Buonaguro, Italy
Dr. Jyoti Dhar, UK
Dr. Amy DuBois, USA
Dr. Herve Fleury, France
Dr. Trevor Hawkins, USA
Dr. Sneha Jacob, USA
Dr. David Katzenstein, USA
Dr. Sharon Lewin, Australia
Dr. Kenneth Mayer, USA
Dr. Uma Malholtra, USA
Dr. Devaki Nair , UK
Dr. Savita Pahwa, USA
Dr. Joel Palefsky, USA
Dr. J. V. R. Prasada Rao, UN
Dr. Anil Purohit, USA
Dr. Sujata Lalla Reddy, USA
Dr. Christopher F. Rowley, USA
Dr. Usha Sharma, USA
Dr. Nirupama Sista, USA
Dr. Archana Sud, Australia
Dr. Hiten Thaker, UK
Dr. Mark Wainberg, Canada
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Dr. Mukesh Agrawal, Mumbai
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Dr. Arun Bamne, Mumbai
Dr. Dipanjan Bandyopadhyay, Kolkata
Dr. Ruby Bansal, Ghaziabad
Dr. Prakash Bora, Mumbai
Dr. Naval Chandra, Hyderabad
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Dr. Harsh Toshniwal, Ahmedabad
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Milind Bhrushundi, Nagpur
Tapan Dhole, Lucknow
R. R. Gangakhedkar, Pune
I. S. Gilada, Mumbai
S. K. Guha, Kolkata
Rajiv Jerajani, Mumbai
Shashank Joshi
V. M. Katoch, ICMR, Delhi
Sunil Khaparde, NACO
N. Kumaraswamy, Chennai
G. Manoharan, Chennai
Dilip Mathai, Vellore
Preeti Mehta, Mumbai
Rajeev Mehta, Mumbai
K. C. Mohanty, Mumbai
S. N. Mothi, Mysore
George Oomen, Mumbai
Atul Patel, Ahmedabad
Amar Pazare, Mumbai
Sanjay Pujari, Pune
G. D. Ravindran, Banglore
B. B. Rewari, NACO
Sajithkumar, Kottayam
Ira Shah, Mumbai
Sarman Singh, Delhi
Rajeev Soman, Mumbai
Alok Vashishtha, Haridwar
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PROVISIONAL SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMMEthFriday, December 13
thSaturday, 14 December
Sunday, 15th December
Scientific Sessions
Scientific program is aimed at aspects related to clinical management of HIV infection and co-infections besides pre and post exposure prophylaxis. It shall comprise of Plenary, guest lectures, invited presentations, debate sessions, symposia, free papers and case presentations.
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07:30 am - 08:30 am Registration
08:30 am - 09:30 am Free Papers - 1
09:30 am - 10:30 am Scientific Session - 1
10:45 am - noon Scientific Session - 2
02:00 pm - 03:30 pm Scientific Session – 3
03:45 pm - 06:00 pm Scientific Session - 4
06:00 - 07:00 pm ASI Annual General Meeting (for members)
10:30 am - 10:45 am Tea Break
Noon - 1 pm Inaugural Ceremony
1:00 to 2:00 pm Lunch
03:30 pm - 03:45 pm Tea Break
08:30 am - 09:30 am Free Papers - 2
09:30 am - 10:30 am Scientific Session - 5
10:45 am - 1:00 pm Scientific Session - 6
02:00 pm - 3:30 pm Scientific Session – 7
03:45 pm - 6:00 pm Scientific Session –8
10:30 am - 10:45 am Tea Break
01:00 pm - 02:00 pm Lunch
03:30 pm - 03:45 pm Tea Break
06:30 pm - onwards Banquet Dinner & Entertainment programme
08:30 am - 09:30 am Free Papers – 3
09:30 am - 10:30 am Scientific Session - 9
10:45 am - 01:15 pm Scientific Session - 10
02:00 pm - 03:15 pm Scientific Session - 11
03:15 pm - 04:30 pm Scientific Session - 12
04:30 pm - 05:00 pm Valedictory Function
10:30 am - 10:45 am Tea Break
01:15 pm - 02:00 pm Lunch
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TOPICSTOPICSHIV/AIDS Epidemiology
HIV Virology: Distribution, Diversity in India
HIV Transmission and Primary/Acute Infection Human Genomics
Immunology and Pathogenesis of HIV-mediated immunodeficiency
Diagnostic Technologies, issues and Monitoring Tools
Pitfalls in diagnosis of HIV-2 and issues in HIV-2 management
Application of CD4 and Viral load in HIV management
Role of Imaging
HIV Pharmacology and Observational Studies
Opportunistic Infections; Non OI disorders including
IRIS - TB, Fungal,Viral, other infections; non-infectious IRIS
Neuropathogenesis, neurological complications
Genito Urinary Tract, HIV & STIs
HIV and Syphilis
Renal, Cardiac manifestations
Managing chronic diarrhoea in HIV: challenges for clinicians
HIV & Eye
Organ Transplantation in HIV and Other issues
HIV/TB co-infection including MDR/XDR – TB; Diagnosis of TB: what's new?
HIV/Hepatitis co-infections: HIV/HBV, HIV/HCV, HIV/Leishmaniasis
HIV and Sexuality; HIV and Depression
Malignancies in HIV
Non-AIDS defining illnesses
State of the ART in HIV management
DRV/r
Current issues and controversies in HIV management
Problems with late presenters
Treatment Guidelines, Early v/s Differed initiation of ART
Newer ARVs ('Quad' pill) and ARVs in the pipeline
Management of ART Toxicities (NRTI, NNRTI, Pis); metabolic complications of ART
Problems of drug-drug interaction
Drug Resistance: NRTI, NNRTI, PI (mechanisms, clinical implications, testing)
Perinatal HIV intervention; ART in pregnancy: When and what to start?
HIV in Newborn, Children, Adolescents
HIV in Women
HIV in Elderly and Special groups (MSM,IDU,Sex Workers)
Pre and Post Exposure Prophylaxis
Microbicides, Voluntary Male Medical Circumcision and behavioral interventions
Preventive and Therapeutic HIV Vaccines
Immune-based Therapies including cytokines
Death, Dying and Bereavement
Controversies in HIV
Treatment as Prevention (TasP), HTPN 052 study
Test and Treat
Role & positioning of PIs – ATV/r, IDV/r, LPV/r,
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Glimpses of Past Conferences
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Delhi, 2005 Jaipur, 2009
Hyderabad, 2010
Lucknow, 2011 Bangalore, 2012
ABSTRACT FORMProf / Dr / Mr / MsAuthor(s):Affiliation:
thLast date of submission: 10 October, 2013
Please mention one category only of your choiceEpidemiology Diagnosis Opportunistic Infections Anti Retroviral Therapy Research and Future Remedies Others
Presenting Author Prof / Dr / Mr / Ms ...................................................................................................................................
Applied for Scholarship : Yes / No .........................................................................................................................................
Mailing Address ...................................................................................................................................................................
...............................................................................City ..........................................................Pin...........................................
Tel No. ...................................................................Cell No....................................................Fax..........................................
Email........................................................................................................................................................................................
UNDERTAKINGI have read the instructions and agree to abide by the decision of the Scientific Committee I also stipulate that the material
presented is my original work and I have obtained permission of my co-authors to present the same.
D ate & Place: Presenting Author's Name & Signature
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONINSTRUCTIONS FOR ABSTRACT SUBMISSION
Please follow these instructions carefully:
1. The abstract must be in English with not more than 250 words. It must be typed within the frame in the Abstract Form (using Arial font, size no smaller than 10 points). Leave no margin at the top and left-hand side. Care must be taken when typing the submission, which will be directly photo-printed in the conference proceeding.
Please use DOC, DOCX and PDF formats only. 2. Title must NOT be in capital letters. It should be short and concise.
3. The name of authors should follow immediately under the title in one line. Type initials and family name of authors in BLOCK letters and underline the presenter’s name. DO NOT include degrees or professional designations. The name of institution, city and country should be in lower case, following immediately after the authors, on a different line.
4. Leave one line between the title, authors, institution and the body of the abstract.
5. Abstracts should be structured under following headings: Objectives Methods Results Conclusions
6. It is not desirable to simply make statements like “The results will be discussed”
7. Use of standard abbreviations is desirable. Place special or unusual abbreviation in brackets after the full word, the first time it appears. Use numerals to indicate numbers, except to begin sentences.
8. Do not include graphs and references in the abstract.
9. Use single-line vertical spacing and leave one line between paragraphs.
10. Online abstract submission is open. If unable to do so, send a soft copy (by e-mail) to: [email protected]. In either case, please mail the Abstracts using the given format, each in two copies to the Conference Secretariat, before
Note: Only registered delegates are entitled to present the selected posters/papers. In e-mail correspondence, pl. mention 'Abstract' in the subject lineAbstracts will be reviewed and rated by scientific committee prior to final decision on acceptance. Few abstracts will be selected for oral presentations.
Early Bird Registration/ Abstract Submission/ Scholarship Application: Abstract and Scholarship Results: Second Cut-off for Residential Packages/Registration:
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(in block letters starting with family name)Prof / Dr / Mr / Ms ...............................................................................................................................................Mailing Address .................................................................………………………………………………………..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... City ................................................................................... Pin ....... .................Tel. No................................................. Cell No ............................................... Fax ........................................... E-mail .................................................................................................................................................................
*Accompanying Person’s Name ......................................................................................................................
(Charged at same rates and entitled to all the events except scientific sessions and conference kit)
*Limited occupancy
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All-inclusive Residential Package: Palladium Hotel (formerly Shangri-La) Mumbai
4rd REGISTRATION FORM
OccupancyS.No.Till
10th OctoberTill
15th November
` 32,000/- ` 33,000/- ` 34,000/-
` 23,000/-` 21,000/- ` 22,000/-
` 16,500/- ` 17,500/-
After 16th November and Spot
Single
Twin Sharing
Triple Sharing**
Delegate
$ 300/-
PG-Student #
International
$ 350/-
Status
4,000/-`
6,500/-` 7,500/-`
4,500/-`
7,000/-`
5,000/-`
400/-$
Registration - Non-Residential
#Letter from Head of the Dept. /Institute is compulsory.ASI Life Members are entitled to Rs. 1000/- rebate in Delegate Fee or any Package.
**Limited occupancy
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Not provided
Till 10th October
Till 15th November
After 16th November and spot
The package is inclusive of 3 nights (nights of 12-13-14 Dec. or 13-14-15 Dec.) accommodation with breakfast, conference, registration, airport transfers, internet, three lunches and one dinner. Check-out strictly at noon.
Registration includes entry to scientific sessions on all three days, conference kit, conference proceedings including DVD, three lunches and one dinner.
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Dr. Ishwar Gilada, President,
ASI & ASICON 2013,
Secretariat: Unison Medicare & Research Centre,
Maharukh Mansion, Alibhai Premji Marg,
Grant Road (E), Mumbai – 400007
Tel. (22) 23061616; Fax: 23000016;
E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]
Websites: www.asi-asicon.com & www.asi-asicon.org
In e-mail correspondence, pl. mention 'Registration' or 'Residential Package' in the subject linePlease send your completed form along with payment to Conference Secretariat:
For international delegates, packages will be (-) Rs.6,500/- and (+) Reg. fees in US $
‡ Check in on 12th Dec. & Check out on 15th Dec. before noon (or 13th Dec. & 16th Dec. respectively)
†Accompanying Person fees are same as of Delegate
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Mode of Payment (Online www.asi-asicon.org /Cheque/Pay order/Cash in favour of “AIDS Society of India” payable at Mumbai. For outstation non-at-par cheques add Rs 100/-)
Cheque/Draft No.:…………...........................Date:……….......……… Amount(Rs:............................../..
Bank………………......................................………………..Branch:…………………......…………………..
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONASICON 2013 : Call for SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
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With great pleasure we extend invitation for the 6th National Conference of AIDS Society of
India-ASICON 2013 to be held at Palladium Hotel (formerly Shangri-La) Mumbai from
December 13-15, 2013. The theme of ASICON 2013 is: “
” and will feature plenary, debates, symposia,
workshops, case presentations, and meet-the-expert sessions from leading clinical experts
and researchers. There will be oral and poster sessions primarily targeted at young doctors
and scientists with an interest in HIV/AIDS. The conference will discuss and present the latest
developments in diagnosis, prevention and management of HIV and of co-infections and
opportunistic infections. Sessions on recent advances in the vaccine, early treatment, newer
diagnostics principles and future drugs will be additional strengths of the conference. Their
will also be a quiz contest for postgraduate students. The conference has a strong faculty with
25 international and 50 national experts.
As a part of its continuous effort to enhance participation from young people, ASI will have an
ambitious Scholarship Programme for postgraduate students, junior doctors and young
researchers to enable them to attend ASICON 2013.
Scholarship awards will cover any, many or all from - full registration fee, travel by train (A/C
III tier) or bus, shared stay during conference days at the venue hotel and meals. Preference
will be given to applicants whose abstracts have been accepted for oral or poster presentation
and to those nominated/selected by their Medical Colleges/Universities preferably through a
competitive process. ASI will also provide a small grant for such competitions, if asked for.
Preference will be given to those with demonstrated interests in HIV care and research, their
worthiness to clinical practice/research, region they represent, ASI life members and
nominees of ASI Governing Council members. Those in recommending position (like
department heads) will not be eligible for this scholarship.
Certificate of Participation and Certificate of Scholarship will be awarded only after three days
of attendance at the conference. In email correspondence at [email protected], please
mention 'Scholarship' in the subject line.
ASI decision will be communicated: Oct.15th, 2013 and will be uploaded on website.
Scholarship Committee's decision will be final.
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Deadline for application: 10th October, 2013.
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4rd ASICON-2013 Scholarship Application Form(Should be legible)
Preferred Financial Support: Please tick against the support you would really need:
Travel(Rail or Road) Accommodation: (triple sharing- venue hotel) Registration
I undertake that I have not received financial support from other resources / have received partial support from other resources (quantify/details).
Place:...................................................Date:............................Applicant's Signature: ...............................
SignatureRecommended by: Name & Designation:Stamp
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Name (start with family name) and Gender
Detailed Postal address
Tel./Cell/Fax/E-mail ID:
Qualification(s):
Occupation:
Field in which you are professionally active
How long have you worked in the HIV field?
Are you ASI member? (members preferred)
Articles/Papers you have had published/presented most recently (only 3):
Reference of any ASI GC member/HoD/ Institute head who can justify your application
Pl. specify, if you are winner in specific competitive process in your institute/region
If an abstract for ASICON is submitted, its title
Past HIV conferences you attended
Were you beneficiary of ASI Scholarship/ Sponsorship in the past (pl. specify)
Benefits to your HIV care or research skills: How will working environments in your clinical practice or research capability benefit from the knowledge you acquire at the Conference? (Approximately 100 words)
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Mumbai
Palladium Hotel (formerly Shangri-La),
(previously known as Bombay), capital of Maharashtra, is the largest
metropolis of India. It is called the Commercial and Entertainment Capital of India. A
melting pot of many communities and culture, this city is bustling with life all through the
day and night.From museums to Bollywood, from Gateway of India to Essel World, from
Fashion Street to the largest malls, from gardens to temples and from the chaat at
Chowpatty to a dinner at the finest restaurants this is one place in India that must be
checked on your list. And the ever hospitable Mumbaikars are ready to welcome you here!
About Venue: Mumbai is located in the heart of
the city within the residential and corporate hub of Lower Parel. The hotel is located just 13
k.m. from Mumbai's International Airport, 2.5 k.m. from Dadar and Mumbai Cenmtral
stations, is nestled between the city's two main commercial areas - Nariman Point and
Bandra Kurla Complex. The hotel comprises of 390 spacious and elegantly appointed
rooms including 32 suites offering sweeping views of the city. The luxury address in
Mumbai offers excellent choices for those in search of finest culinary experiences and
amenities that include an outdoor swimming pool, a fully equipped Health Club and CHI,
The Spa. With its excellent convention facilities, there could not have been a better place
for hosting ASICON 2013. It is therefore that it is our well informed decision to have a
completely residential conference this time including for the scholarship recipients.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONAbout Mumbai and the Conference Venue
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Dr. Ishwar Gilada, President,
ASI & ASICON 2013,
Secretariat: Unison Medicare & Research Centre,
Maharukh Mansion, Alibhai Premji Marg,
Grant Road (E), Mumbai – 400007
Tel. (22) 23061616; Fax: 23000016;
E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]
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