Welcome Message
We are pleased to welcome you to the beautiful city of Hanoi in Vietnam to participate in the 2nd Asia Pacific Meeting of Experts in Dermatology (APMED 2016), with the theme: “Embrace the New Paradigms in Dermatology”. This time our objective will be to come together, advancing knowledge on the disease pathogenesis, discuss the available evidence based treatment, and share best practices on dermatology management such as: atopic dermatitis, acne, seborrheic dermatitis, urticaria, and role of botullinum toxin in dermatology aesthetics.
Supported by 24 international speakers from the United States, Italy, Singapore, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, Taiwan, Vietnam, Hong Kong, we will cover a broad range of topics including recent updates on acne pathogenesis and diagnosis, benefits and limitations of current treatment modalities, sharing clinical best practices and guidelines from around the region, and the evolving / new paradigm of disease management. I hope this 2nd APMED provides you with the opportunity to build networking, find answers to clinical questions and share unique cases from your own experience.
On behalf of the 2nd APMED faculty and Vietnamese Association of Dermato-Venerology, thank you for attending APMED 2016. We hope you enjoy this meeting and find it beneficial in helping you run a good medical practice with the spirit ‘the dedication our skin deserves’.
Thanks to A. Menarini Asia Pacific Pte Ltd, who have organized this meeting so that the meeting takes place smoothly.
Professor Tran Hau Khang
President of Vietnamese Association of Dermato-Venerology
Chairman of the 2nd Asia Pacific Meeting of Experts in Dermatology
Day 1: 14th May 2016
| Time | Activity | Speaker |
| 0830 – 0845 |
| Attilio Di Gaudio (Menarini) Prof. Tran Hau Khang (VN) Chairman APMED 2016 |
| Session 1 - Seborrheic Dermatitis Co-chaired by Dr Cheong Wai Kwong (SG) | ||
| 0845 – 0910 | Seborrheic Dermatitis – Understanding the Pathogenesis | Prof. Neal Bhatia (USA) |
| 0910 – 0930 | Seborrheic Dermatitis – The Asian Perspective (Thailand Study) and the Clinical Diagnosis | Prof. Kanokvalai Kulthanan (TH) |
| 0930 – 1000 | The Debate: The Unmet Needs in Seborrheic Dermatitis Modalities
| Dr. Lee Haur Yueh (SG) Dr. Rataporn Ungpakorn (TH) |
| 1000 – 1015 | Q&A Panel Discussion | All speakers of session 1 (first half) |
| 1015 – 1030 | Coffee Break | All |
| 1030 – 1050 | Filling the Unmet Needs in Managing Seborrheic Dermatitis in Adults and Infants (The EBM Review) | Prof. Teresita Gabriel (PH) |
| 1050 – 1110 | Clinical Study on Novel AIAFp with an Erythema-directed Digital Photography System | Prof. Giuseppe Micali (IT) |
| 1110 – 1125 | A Consensus Guide: Treatment of Seborrheic Dermatitis in Asia | Dr. Cheong Wai Kwong |
| 1125 – 1210 | Patients Experience Programme:
| A/Prof. Chong Wei Sheng (SG) Moderator Dr. Mark Koh (Singapore) Dr. Noor Zalmy (MY) |
| 1210 – 1230 | Q&A Panel Discussion | All speakers of session 1 (second half) |
| 1230 – 1330 | Lunch Break | All |
| Session 2 - Atopic Dermatitis Co-chaired by A/Prof Maria Victoria Dizon (PH) | ||
| 1330 – 1350 | Atopic Dermatitis – Update from the Global Perspective | Prof. Neal Bhatia |
| 1350 – 1410 | Atopic Dermatitis – Asian Phenotype and the Disease Burden in Asia | A/Prof. Mark Tang (SG) |
| 1410 – 1430 | Cost Effective Treatment for Atopic Dermatitis Patients – Latest Publications | Dr. Leong Kin Fon (MY) |
| 1430 – 1500 | Asian Atopic Dermatitis Summit (AADS) Consensus Sharing | A/Prof. Maria Victoria Dizon |
| 1500 – 1515 | Q&A Panel Discussion | All speakers of session 2 |
| 1515 – 1530 | Coffee Break | All |
| Session 3 - Urticaria Co-chaired by Dr Cheong Wai Kwong (SG) | ||
| 1530 – 1600 | International Guidelines on the Use of 2nd Generation Antihistamines for Urticaria: Efficacy and Safety | Prof. Kanokvalai Kulthanan |
| 1600 – 1630 | The Use of Bilastine in the Management of Urticaria: Philippine Experience | Prof. Teresita Gabriel |
| 1630 – 1645 | Q&A Panel Discussion | All speakers of session 3 |
| 1645 – 1700 | Closing Remarks and Highlights by Chairman | Prof. Tran Hau Khang |
Day 2: 15th May 2016
| Time | Activity | Speaker | |
| 0830 – 0845 |
| Prof. Tran Hau Khang | |
| Session 4 - Botulinum Toxin Co-Chaired by Dr. Peachy Lao (PH) | |||
| 0845 – 0900 | Asian Concept of Beauty | Dr. Peachy Lao | |
| 0900 – 0920 | Understanding the Science of Botulinum Toxin | Prof. Raymond Rosales (PH) | |
| 0920 – 0940 | The Application of Botulinum Toxin in Clinical Practice | Dr. Janejira Chaichalotornkul (TH) | |
| 0940 – 1000 | Q&A Panel Discussion | All speakers of session 4 | |
| 1000 – 1015 | Coffee Break | All | |
| Session 5 – Acne Co-Chaired by Dr. Wong Su Ni (SG) | |||
| 1015 – 1040 | Acne Management: Nicotinamide, a Multifunctional Cosmeceutical for Acne Management | Prof. Goh Chee Leok (SG) | |
| 1040 – 1100 | Bacterial Resistance Challenge Towards Antibiotic Abuse | A/Prof. Nopadon Noppakun (TH) | |
| 1100 – 1120 | Dermocosmetics – Evidence Based Management | Prof. Giuseppe Micali | |
| 1120 – 1140 | A Consensus Guide on Dermocosmetics in Asia | Dr. Wong Su Ni | |
| 1140 – 1230 | Patients Experience Programme:
| Dr. Peachy Lao Moderator Dr. Irma Bernadette (ID) Dr. Chiu Pin Chi (TW) | |
| 1230 – 1245 | Q&A Panel Discussion | All speakers of session 5 | |
| 1245 – 1345 | Lunch Break | All | |
| Session 6 - Meet the Expert Session Moderated by Dr. Peachy Lao (PH) & Dr. Leong Kin Fon (MY) | |||
| 1345 – 1445 | BREAKOUT 1: Meet the Expert “ACNE” BREAKOUT 2: Meet the Expert “DERMATITIS” | Dr. Peachy Lao Moderator Prof. Goh Chee Leok Dr. Chiu Pin Chi Dr. Leong Kin Fon Moderator Prof. Giuseppe Micali Prof. Neal Bhatia | |
| 1445 – 1500 | Highlights and Remarks by Chairman Closing Remarks by Menarini | Prof. Tran Hau Khang Attilio Di Gaudio | |
| 1500 – 1515 | Coffee Break | All | |
Speakers
Prof Tran Hau Khang
President of Vietnamese Association of Dermato-Venerology
Chairman of the 2nd Asia Pacific Meeting of Experts in Dermatology
Vietnam
International Speakers
Prof Giuseppe Micali
Residency Program Director and Head of Department of Dermatology
University of Catania
Italy
Prof Neal Bhatia
Board of Director American Academy of Dermatology
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
United States of America
Regional Speakers
Dr Irma Bernadette Simbolon Sitohang
Cosmetic Dermatology Division
Universitas of Indonesia, Jakarta
Indonesia
Dr Noor Zalmy Azizan
Senior Consultant of Dermatology.
Kuala Lumpur General Hospital
Malaysia
Dr Leong Kin Fon
Consultant Pediatric Dermatologist
Hospital Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
A/Prof Maria Victoria Dizon
Department of Dermatology College of Medicine & Surgery
University of Santo Tomas, Manila
Philippines
Prof Teresita Gabriel
Chairperson Department of Dermatology, Research Institute for Tropical Medicine, Manila
Immediate Past President and Board of Directors the Philippine Dermatological Society
Philippines
Dr Ma Purita Paz-Lao (Peachy Lao)
Chairman Department of Dermatology and Head of the DermLaser and Phototherapy Center
Makati Medical Center, Manila
Philippines
Dr Cheong Wai Kwong
Director of the Specialist Skin Clinic and Associates
Past President of Dermatological Society of Singapore
Singapore
A/Prof Chong Wei Sheng
Senior Consultant Dermatologist & Head of Photodermatology Unit, National Skin Centre
Visiting Senior Consultant & Head of Dermatology Unit, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital
Singapore
Prof Goh Chee Leok
Clinical Professor, National Skin Centre
National University of Singapore and Duke-NUS Post Graduate Medical School
Singapore
A/Prof Mark Koh
Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School
KK Women’s & Children’s Hospital
Singapore
Dr Lee Haur Yueh
Head and Consultant Department of Dermatology
Singapore General Hospital
Singapore
A/Prof Mark Tang
Senior Consultant Dermatologist, Director of Research
National Skin Centre
Singapore
Dr Wong Su Ni
Dr SN Wong Skin, Hair, Nails and Laser Specialist Clinic
President of the League of ASEAN Dermatological Societies (LADS)
Singapore
Dr Chiu Pin Chi
Chairman, International Asthetic Medical Center
Chinese Medical University Hospital
Taiwan
Prof Kanokvalai Kulthanan
Professor and Chairperson Department of Dermatology
Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
Thailand
Dr Janejira Chaichalotornkul
Director of Cosmetic Center Phayathai Hospital & Consultant ofBioscore Hair Restoration Center Samitivej Hospital
Medical Director ofMalawalee Clinic &Malawalee Aesthetic Training Center
Thailand
A/Prof Nopadon Noppakun
President of the Dermatological Society of Thailand
Chulalongkorn University and Bumrungrad International Hospital
Thailand
Dr Rataporn Ungpakorn
Secretary General Dermatology Society of Thailand
Bumrungrad International Hospital, Thailand
Thailand
Endorsed by:
Venue
JW Marriott HanoiNo 8 Do Duc Duc Road
Me Tri Ward, South Tu Liem District
Hanoi, Vietnam
Tel: +84 (4) 3833 5588
Fax: +84 (4) 3833 5599
Logistical Information
Transfer ArrangementArrival Transfer
Please look out for Menarini logo after exiting baggage clearance area
Departure Transfer
Please be at the lobby 3 hours before flight departure time
Dress Code
Business Wear
Weather
Highest Temperature: 32ºC
Lowest Temperature: 23ºC
Contact Us
Steven Januar Kusmanto (Overall in charge)Therapeutic Area Manager, Dermatology
+65 8700 4389
steven.kusmanto@menariniapac.com
Samantha Lin (Logistical Matter)
Regional Marketing Operations Executive
+65 6494 3485 / +65 9665 2367
Amy Lee (Accommodation and Transfers)
Admin Officer
+65 6307 7013
alee@menariniapac.com
