FIMSA 2021 8th FIMSA Congress
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FIMSA
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
The 8th Federation of Immunological Societies of Asia-Oceania (FIMSA) Congress will be held from the 31st October – 3rd November 2021 at the Busan Exhibition and Convention Center (BEXCO) in Busan, Korea. This triannual Congress is hosted by The Korean Association of Immunologists (KAI). On behalf of FIMSA Councillors and the FIMSA 2021 Committee, I enthusiastically welcome you to FIMSA 2021.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have all had to adapt in how we interact and communicate with each other. Considering participant safety and ongoing restrictions in some regions, this Congress will be held as a hybrid event of physical and on-line sessions. Additionally, we hope that our virtual format will remove socioeconomic barriers associated with travel, rendering this conference more inclusive and accessible to a larger audience. Interaction between speakers and attendees will be facilitated virtually, and we are confident that FIMSA 2021 will serve as an ideal networking platform for Immunologists within the Asia-Pacific region
Our Scientific Program promises an exciting scientific agenda that is inclusive of Immunologists across regional and national societies. Over the past year we have witnessed how remarkable advances in medical science have allowed for the rapid development of vaccines against SARS-CoV-2, and indeed, it is undoubtedly an amazing time to be an Immunologist! Reflecting this, the theme of this Congress is “Immunology for Humanity” echoing the connectivity between fundamental immunology and human health. We believe that this theme, interwoven throughout the Scientific Program, will serve as an inspiration to our FIMSA community.
We look forward to warmly welcoming you either in person or remotely,
Sincerely Yours,
Laura Mackay
President, Federation of Immunological Societies of Asia-Oceania(FIMSA)
KAI
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
Greetings from Busan, Korea. It is a very special privilege to invite you on behalf of the Korean Association of Immunologists (KAI) to the 8th FIMSA Congress. As the president of KAI, I welcome you to this conference that is co-hosted by our organization along with FIMSA.
Considering the balance between vitality and safety, we will hold the conference in an online-offline hybrid format. We are excited to have opportunities to communicate with overseas friends and colleagues in both ways: face-to-face, albeit to a limited scale, and virtual.
We all acknowledge that immunology is so important for understanding many diseases affecting non-immune systems as well as the immune system, but the current pandemic is placing even more emphasis on the importance to us. This would be the reason we should devote more effort to our research.
This meeting will cover the latest immunologic findings presented by world-renowned scholars. We believe that this global networking can help share useful information on not only immunology itself but also how to overcome the pandemic crisis.
We hope that you enjoy the scientific sessions, culture, and leisure. We also hope that you have a pleasant time in Busan, Korea if you are traveling in person. We are looking forward to seeing you at this exciting hybrid meeting.
Best regards,
Jeehee Youn, Ph.D.
President of the Korean Association of Immunologists
FIMSA 2021
Dear Asia-Oceania Immunology Community,
Welcome to the FIMSA 2021!
On behalf of the organizing committee, I welcome your participation to the 8th FIMSA Congress (FIMSA 2021) which will be held between the periods of Oct. 31-Nov. 3 in Busan, Korea.
This is the first FIMSA meeting held in KOREA and I strongly encourage you to visit Korea to experience the warmth of friendship and richness of Korean culture, in addition to scientific communication with FIMSA members.
Although the current stage of COVID-19 pandemic may hinder visiting Korea from abroad, I hope that by the end of Oct. 2021, this pandemic could be overcome by the efforts of our scientific fraternity. FIMSA 2021 will be held in an on/off-line hybrid format and the international registrants who cannot visit Korea physically will be able to participate through virtual presentations.
Our Scientific Program Committee, chaired by Eui-Cheol Shin, comprises a mix of immunologists from across all the members of FIMSA and put together an exciting inspiring scientific agenda. We have prepared special symposium on “COVID19 Immunology” and “Omics in Immunology”. Distinct scholars will give talks as plenary speakers or invited speakers in one of the excellent 12 block symposia. Also, young scientists will have a chance to give talks along with the distinct scholars.
With a warm heart of gratitude, we have prepared this 8th FIMSA meeting as a festival for FIMSA members and hope to enjoy extraordinary science and heartfelt companionship through this event.
We are looking forward to hosting you at this exciting hybrid FIMSA 2021 meeting.
Sincerely Yours,
Sin-Hyeog Im
Chair, Organizing Committee of FIMSA 2021
The Federation of Immunological Societies of Asia-Oceania (FIMSA) is a non-profit organization founded in 1992 to advance the science of immunology in the Asia-Pacific region.
All immunological Societies and Associations within the Asia-Pacific region who are members of the International Union of Immunological Societies (IUIS) are eligible to become members of FIMSA. Current members include Australia & New Zealand, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, India, Iran, Japan, Korea, Papua New Guinea, Singapore, Thailand, and Sri Lanka.
Aims and Objectives of FIMSA
FIMSA aims to promote close contact and interaction between immunological societies of the Asian and Oceania regions and facilitate the exchange of scientific information and personnel by:
• Promoting communication and collaboration between immunologists in the region.
• Organizing workshops and conferences in the field of immunology.
• Conducting educational programmes, training courses and promote exchange of scientists in the overall interest of the advancement of immunology in the region.
• Facilitate the exchange of technologies and reagents within the region.
• Supporting the publication of journals, monographs etc.
The FIMSA Congress hosted by the FIMSA member society every 3 years provides good opportunity for scientists and students in immunology and related fields in Asia and Pacific Regions to expose to cutting edge immunology research.
| Title 8th FIMSA Congress (FIMSA 2021) | Homepage FIMSA2021.org |
| Date Oct 31st(Sun) ~ Nov 3rd(Wed), 2021 | Conference Type Hybrid |
| Venue BEXCO, Busan, KOREA | Organized by |
| Language English |
| You-Me Kim | Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Korea | |
| Seung-Woo Lee | Pohang University of Science & Technology, Korea | |
| Sang-Jun Ha | Yonsei University, Korea | |
| Je-Min Choi | Hanyang University, Korea | |
| Hye Young Kim | Seoul National University, Korea | |
| Su-Hyung Park | Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Korea | |
| You Jeong Lee | Seoul National University, Korea | |
| Sung Ho Park | Ulsan National Institute of Science & Technology, Korea | |
| Ho-Keun Kwon | Yonsei University, Korea | |
| Yoon Seok Choi | Ajou University, Korea | |
| Member of Scientific Committee | Jong Hoon Kim | Yonsei University, Korea |
| Seung-Hyo Lee | Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Korea | |
| Je-Wook Yu | Yonsei University, Korea | |
| Joo-Hong Park | Seoul National University, Korea | |
| Yoon Park | Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Korea | |
| Jaeho Cho | Chonnam National University, Korea | |
| Yoontae Lee | Pohang University of Science & Technology, Korea | |
| Eui Ho Kim | Institut Pasteur Korea, Korea | |
| Chair, Finance Committee | Jae Seung Kang | Seoul National University, Korea |
| Vice Chair, Finance Committee | Jaeseok Yang | Seoul National University, Korea |
| Chair, Planning Committee | Sang Hyun Kim | Kyungpook National University, Korea |
| Vice Chair, Planning Committee | Su-Hyung Park | Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Korea |
| Member of Planning Committee | Jong Hoon Kim | Yeonsei University, Korea |
| Yoon Seok Choi | Ajou University, Korea | |
| Chair, Edit Committee | Yoontae Lee | Pohang University of Science & Technology, Korea |
| Vice Chair, Edit Committee | Donghyun Kim | Seoul National University, Korea |
| Joo-Hong Park | Seoul National University, Korea | |
| Chair, International Cooperation & PR Committee | You-Me Kim | Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Korea |
| Vice Chair | Kyuho Kang | Chungbuk National University, Korea |
| Chair, Advisory Committee | Hun-Taeg Chung | University of Ulsan, Korea |
| Chair, Organizing Committee | Sin-Hyeog Im | Pohang University of Science & Technology, Korea |
| Secretary General | Young-Min Hyun | Yonsei University, Korea |
| Vice Secretary General | Je-Min Choi | Hanyang University, Korea |
| Ho-Keun Kwon | Yeonsei University | |
| Member of Secretary General | ||
| Kwang Soon Kim | Pohang University of Science & Technology, Korea | |
| Chair, Scientific Committee | Eui-Cheol Shin | Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Korea |
| Vice Chair, Scientific Committee | Yeonseok Chung | Seoul National University, Korea |
The Korean Association of Immunologists
Rm. 701, the Korea Science & Technology Center 7 Gil 22, Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 135-703, Korea
Tel : +82-2-797-0975
Federation of Immunological Societies of Asia-Oceania(FIMSA) 2021 Secretariat
354, BEXCO Exhibition Hall 1, 55, APEC-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan, Republic of Korea
Tel : +82-51-742-8407
fimsa2021.org