E-DRUG: Asia Pacific Conference on National Medicines Policies 26-29 May, 2012, Sydney Australia
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This conference is being held in collaboration with NPS: Better choices, Better health (Australia's independent quality use of medicines implementation body), the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing, the University of Newcastle and the World Health Organization.
The target audience for this conference is those involved in medicines policy activities in the Asia Pacific Region and preference will be given to delegates from the region. The conference will provide the opportunity for countries in the Asia Pacific region to come together and share their knowledge, skills and experiences as they have moved to implement the various elements of their National Medicines Policies.
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
There are two registration options via the online form:
1. Self funded: if you or your employer are funding your attendance at the conference and you do not require financial support to attend, you may register and pay the registration fees to confirm a position at the conference.
2. Not self funded: if neither you nor your employer is able to fund your attendance at the conference, you may temporarily hold a position whilst awaiting notice of financial support to attend. Registering using this option will also allow the Organising Committee to monitor who is in need of financial support. The Organising Committee cannot undertake to arrange or provide funding support for individual delegates; however the Committee will provide information on contact persons or organisations that delegates might approach for funding support.
Important dates:
Abstract submission deadline extended to: 31 January 2012
Abstract notification to authors: 15 February 2012
Early registration deadline: 31 March 2012
Accommodation booking deadline: 20 April 2012
Conference dates: Saturday 26 - Tuesday 29 May 2012
For further information, please visit www.apcnmp2012.com.au
Dr Jane Robertson
On behalf of the Organising Committee APCNMP2012
School of Medicine and Public Health
The University of Newcastle, Australia
Email: Jane.Robertson@newcastle.edu.au