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International Conference on Exercise & Nutrition for Better Health and Chronic Diseases
June 11 - 15, 2000 Bejing, China
Hosted by: Chinese Sports Science Society (CSSS)
Organized by: Chinese Association of Sports Medicine (CASM) and Institute of Sports Medicine, Beijing Medical University
- Welcome Message
- Organizers
- Presentations
- Tentative Conference Program
- Guidelines for Abstracts and Oral/Poster Presentations
- General Information
- Key Dates
- Registration Fee
- Travel and Accomodation
- Sightseeing
- Exhibition
- Mailing Address
WELCOME MESSAGE
I am greatly honored to invite you cordially to Beijing to participate in the "International Conference on Exercise & Nutrition for Better Health and Chronic Diseases" from 11-15 June 2000. This Conference will provide you, with so many distinguished scientists and update information, for the opportunity to discuss and share the latest theories, techniques, and new progress in this field and find New Directions in Sports and Nutrition Sciences in the New Century. In the meantime, you will meet old friends and make new ones.
June in Beijing is a nice season for tourists. During this time, you will not only see a beautiful, ancient, civilized, hospitable, and open metropolis, but also be impressed with the city's high speed of modernization development.
I do believe that you will be given a warm welcome and friendly reception in Beijing. I look forward to meeting you in Beijing in the first June of new millenium.
Chen Ji Di,
Executive President , Organizing Committee of International Conference on Exercise & Nutrition for Better Health and Chronic Diseases
- Conference Organizers
- Chinese Sports Science Society (CSSS)
- Chinese Association of Sports Medicine (CASM)
- Institute of Sports Medicine, Beijing Medical University
- Under the Auspices of:
- Ministry of Education of China
- National Natural Science Foundation of China
- State Sport General Administration of China
- Honorable President: Yuan Wei Min, Vice-Chairman of State Sport General Administration of China
- President: Duan Shi Jie, Vice-Chairman of State Sport General Administration of China
- Vice President:
- Shi Kang Cheng, Chief of Science and Technology Dept., State Sport General Administration of China
- Fu Cui Mei, Vice General Secretary of Chinese Sports Science Society
- Yang Tian Le, Professor, Director, Chinese National Research Institute of Sports Medicine
- Executive President:
- Chen Ji Di, Professor, Director of Research Division of Sports Nutrition & Biochemistry, Institute of Sports Medicine, Beijing Medical University
- Yuzo Sato, Professor, Director of Research Center of Health, Physical Fitness and Sports, Nagoya University, Japan
- Robert Karch, Professor, Chair of the Dept. of Health and Fitness, Executive Director of the National Center for Health Fitness, American University)
- Sub-Committee of Organizing :
- Yu Chang Long, Professor, Director of Institute of Sports Medicine, Beijing Medical University
- Lan Yan Sheng, Deputy General Secretary of Chinese Sports Science Society
- Luo Chao Yi, Director of Division of Science and Technology, Department of Science and Education, All China Sports Federation
- General Secretary: Li Guo Ping, General Secretary of Chinese Association of Sports Medicine
Vice Secretary:
Li Ke Ji, Associate Professor, Vice-Director of Institute of Sports Medicine, Beijing Medical University
Ai Hua, Associate Professor, Institute of Sports Medicine, Beijing Medical University
Sub-Committee of Science:
- Mitsuru Higuchi, Professor, Division of Health Promotion, National Institute of Health and Nutrition, Japan
- Wang Da Wei, Director of Science Division, Chinese Sports Science Society
- Chang Cui Qing, Ph.D, Vice-Director of Research Division of Sports Nutrition & Biochemistry, Institute of Sports Medicine, Beijing Medical University
SPONSORS
- Gatorade Sports Science Institute (USA)
- Yuzo Sato, MD/PhD, Professor, Director, Research Center of Health, Physical Fitness and Sports, Nagoya University, Japan
- Mitsuru Higuchi, Ph.D/ Professor, Division of Health Promotion, National Institute of Health and Nutrition, Japan
- Effem Foods (Beijing) Company Ltd. (A MARS Incorporated Company)
- NestlÜ (China) Ltd.
- Fitness & Health Equipment USA Inc.
- Shanghai Roche Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Names of more contributors will be announced later on the Program & Abstract Book and Proceedings of this Course and Conference.
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS AND PRESENTATION TOPICS
- J.O. Holloszy (Professor, Chief of Division of Geriatrics and Gerontology, Washington University School of Medicine): Exercise Benefits on Health
- A.P. Simopoulos (President of The Center for Genetics, Nutrition and Health, Washington D.C.): Genetic Variation and Nutrition
- Yuzo Sato: (Professor, Director of Research Center of Health, Physical Fitness and Sports, Nagoya University, Japan): Effects of Physical Training on the Decreased Insulin Action Caused by Diabetes, Obesity and Aging: Molecular Biological Studies
- Jidi Chen: (Professor, Director, Research Division of Sports Nutrition & Biochemistry, Institute of Sports Medicine Beijing Medical University) Aerobic Exercise and Gene Expression of Chronic Diseases
- Robert Karch: (Professor, Chair of the Dept. of Health and Fitness, Executive Director of the National Centre for Health Fitness, American Univesity): Concept of Health Promotion and its International Emergence
- Xiaocai Shi: (Ph.D., FACSM, Gatorade Sports Science Institute): Role of Carbohydrate in Fluid Replacement
- Mitsuru Higuchi: (Professor, Division of Health Promotion, National Institute of Health and Nutrition, Japan): Effects of Exercises on Cardiovascular Function and Plasma Lipoprotein Profile in Elderly.
- Jianmin Ren: (Assistant Professor, Yale University):Transcriptional Factors Responsible for Increased Mitochondrial Biogenesis and Fuel Oxidation in Skeletal Muscle during Stress.
SYMPOSIA
- Symposium 1: Genetics, Exercise Benefits on Health & Chronic Diseases
- Symposium 2: Diet & Nutrition Effects on Chronic Diseases
- Symposium 3: Health Promotion Policies
- Symposium 4: Phytochemicals
- Symposium 5: Sports Nutrition and Biochemistry
INVITED SPEAKERS
- Hirofumi Tanaka: Effect of Exercise on Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Postmenopausal Women.
- Bob Murray: Fluid homeostasis and performance
- Lili Ji: Exercise at old age: does it increase or alleviate oxidative stress?
- Jiaping Gao: The Effect of Exercise on Glucose Metabolism in Diabetics
- Rhuji Nohara: Exercise Benefit from Prevention to Management of Ischemic Heart Disease.
- Xihua Li: Biochemical and Histochemical Adaptations Training in Cardiac Muscle Following Myocardial Infarction on Rats.
- Sadayoshi Taguchi: Histochemical Alteration in Skeletal Muscle to Endurance Training Following Surgical Myocardial Infarction in Rats.
- Hiroki Sawa: Physical and Nutrition Policy in Japan.
- Yoshiharu Shimomura: Augmentation of Branched-chain Amino Acid Catabolism by Exercise and Dietary BCAA in Rats.
- Xiangrong Shi: Effect of Rehydration with Electrolytes on Plasma Volume during Exercise
- Jian Wu: Effects of Exercise and Nutrition on Bone Mineral Density and Bone Metabolism.
- Keizo Umegaki: Exercise-related DNA Damage and the Modification by Antioxidants.
- Kentaro Kawanaka: Effects of Exercise on Glucose Transport in Skeletal Muscle on Rats.
TENTATIVE CONFERENCE PROGRAM
June 11, Sunday
08:30-17:00 Registration
19:00-21:00 Welcome and oprning Ceremony and Banquet
Welcome speech by the President of Organizing Committee,
by Mr. Duan Shi Guang
Introduction of the board member of the Organizing Committee and the names of sponsors
by Executive President Prof. Chen Ji Di
June 12, Monday Plenary and Poster sessions:
07:30-08:30 Breakfast
09:00-09:50 1st Keynote Speaker
09:50-10:30 2nd Keynote Speaker
10:30-11:00 Coffee Break and Exhibition
11:00-11:40 3rd Keynote Speaker
11:40-12:30 4th Keynote Speaker
12:30-13:30 Lunch
13:30-14:10 5th Keynote Speaker
14:10-14:50 6th Keynote Speaker
14:50-15:30 7th Keynote Speaker
15:30-14:10 8th Keynote Speaker
14:10-14:40 Coffee Break and Exhibition
14:40-18:00 Poster Presentation
18:00-19:00 Dinner
19:30-21:00 Special Symposium
June 13, Tuesday Syposiums session:
07:30-08:30 Breakfast
09:00-10:40 Oral Presentation ( 3 sections, 20 min for each presentation)
10:40-11:10 Coffee Break and Exhibition
11:10-12:30 Oral Presentation (3 sections, 20 min dor each presentation)
12:30-13:30 Lunch
13:30-15:10 Oral Presentation (3 sections, 20 min dor each presentation)
15:10-15:40 Coffee Break and Exhibition
15:40-17:00 Oral Presentation (3 sections, 20 min dor each presentation)
17:00-18:00 Dinner
19:00-22:00 Beijing Opera or Acrobatics
June 14, Wednesday
07:00-08:00 Breakfast
08:30-17:00 Sightseeing
19:00-21:00 Farewell Banquet
June 15, Thursday
Departure
1. The abstract should be written in English with about 200 words.
2. The abstract includes title, full name and professional affiliation of author, mailing address, telephone/fax numbers, and email address (if available).
3. The text should cover the purpose of study, methods, results, and conclusions.
4. Standard abbreviations should be used. Special or unusual abbreviations should be placed in brackets after the full words for which it stands.
5. Please send two copies of the abstract in 10-point Times New Roman font in MS-Word format, double-spaced on A4 papers.
6. Please send the abstract by email to: jidichen@public.fhnet.cn.net. Alternatively, send a non-returnable floppy disk containing the abstract. Please label the disk with author's name and country and ensure the disk is virus-free.
7. Please submit the abstract before May 1, 2000 with REGISTRATION FORM.
8. Please follow the abstract example model shown below:
Distribution of Intracellular Elements during Muscular Structural Damage Induced by Prolonged Electrical Stimulation
Zhu-Ling Qu, Jesper Melchior Hansen, Flemming Dela, Yan Wang, Da-Zhang Hu, Henrik Galbo.
Department of Medical Physiology, The Panum Institute, University of Copenhagen, DK-2200 Copenhagen N, Denmark
Tel: 4535327435
Fax: 4535327420
Email: zlqu@mfi.ku.dk
GUIDELINES FOR ORAL AND POSTER PRESENTATIONS
1. Slides and posters must be in English. Standard abbreviations should be used. Special or unusual abbreviations should be placed in brackets after the full words for which it stands.
2. Slide projector will be provided. Only 35 mm slides mounted in 5X5 cm standard frames are acceptable to the slide projector.
3. 20 minutes will be given for each symposium oral presentation: 15 minutes for presentation and 5 minutes for discussion.
4. The posters should be self-explanatory. Prepare to give informal presentations and to answer questions in front of your poster.
5. The poster is usually divided into specific segments including introduction, methods, results, and conclusions. Poster board in 1 m wide by 2 m high (for one person) is available. Adhesive tape will be provided.
6. The specific time and place for presenting your poster will be noted on site of the registration.
Abstract will be included in the Program and Abstract Book only after receipt of a full registration fee from the participant before May 1, 2000. Please send the floppy disk with the original abstract by following mail address or the abstract by following email address:
Jidi Chen, MD/Professor
Executive President, Organizing Committee
International Conference on Exercise & Nutrition for Better Health and Chronic Diseases
Institute of Sports Medicine, Beijing Medical University
49 North Garden Road, Haidian District
Beijing 100083, China
Tel: 0086-10-62017691 Ext. 2637
Fax: 0086-10-62355515
Email:jidichen@public.fhnet.cn.net
Period: June 11-15, 2000
Venue: Beijing International Convention Center
8 Bei Chen Dong Road, Beijing 100101, China
Tel: 0086-10-64910248; Fax: 0086-10-64910256
Language: English
Climate:The weather in June in Beijing is pleasant. It may be hot sometimes, and the average temperature is 25C and the highest may reach 30C. The sky is usually clear.
Liability and Insurance: The Organizing Committee cannot accept liability for any loss, damage or injuries arising from accidents or illness that may occur during the Conference. Travel and health insurance is recommended.
Return Registration Form ............. Before May 1, 2000
Abstracts Submission ................. Before May 1, 2000
Room Cannot Be Guaranteed...... After May 1, 2000
Conference ......................... June 11-15, 2000
Registration Forms and the Final Announcement will be sent to those who intend to participate the International Conference on Exercise & Nutrition for Better Health and Chronic Diseases. The forms must be returned with registration fee to Chang Cui Qing, Ph.D, Vice-Director of Research Division of Sports Nutrition & Biochemistry, Institute of Sports Medicine, Beijing Medical University (please use Dr. Jidi Chen's Address, E-mail and fax number)
Registration Fee (in US Dollars)
On/Before After
May 1, 2000 May 1, 2000
Participant 320 350
Student 220 250
Accompanying persons 150 150
Registration as a student (under 35 years of age) must be accompanied by a letter of certification issued by head of the department or program director.
The registration fee for participants includes a copy of Program & Abstract, attendance at the conference, coffee breaks, conference lunches on June 12, 13, exhibition, welcome and farewell banquets, evening cultural performance. The registration fee for accompanying persons includes welcome and farewell banquets, evening cultural performance, lunches on June 12, 13.
Registration is valid only if payment is submitted together with the registration form.
Participants will get a certificate from the Organizing Committee of the International Conference on Exercise & Nutrition for Better Health and Chronic Diseases.
The Organizing Committee will send a letter of confirmation with a receipt to each registered participant whose payment has been received with the registration form. The letter of confirmation must be presented as proof of payment at the registration desk on June 11, 2000 at Beijing Continental Grand Hotel.
REMITTANCE
Payments for registration fee, deposits of room, accompanying person's program and post-conference tour should be made in US dollars by bank transfer before May 1, 2000 to:
Bank of China, Beijing Hai Dian Sub-Branch
Zhi Chun Lu Sub-Office
Address: 100 Zhi Chun Lu, Hai Dian District, Beijing 100086, China
Account Name: The Third School of Clinical Medicine of Beijing Medical University
Account Number: 148240024024(wait to be confirmed)
On site cash in US dollars should make payments only. Credit cards, personal check and other currencies cannot be accepted.
REFUND POLICY
Written notification of cancellation should be received by the Secretariat.
Before After
May 31, 2000 May 31, 2000
Registration fee 60% refund no refund
Hotel deposit 70% refund no refund
HOTEL RESERVATION
Rooms at a special discount will be reserved at Beijing Continental Grand Hotel.
Current room rate for Standard twin room is US$ 75.00/day
The rate includes breakfast only for a person. If you share a room with someone else, one of you should pay additional fee of US$ 8.00 for breakfast.
A deposit of one night's room rate in the hotels is required to reserve the room, the balance being payable direct to the accountant of the Organizing Committee. Reservation with the deposit must be received by May 1, 2000 to ensure guaranteed accommodation at the preferential rates. Hotel rooms will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis.
If you want to share a room with a colleague, please indicate his or her full name and country in the Room Reservation Form and both of you should pay one night deposit with registration fee.
VISA
A valid passport and visa are required to enter China. Upon receiving your registration form and fees, the secretariat will send you a formal invitation letter issued by the Chinese Ministry of Health. Please apply for an entry visa with this official invitation at the Chinese Embassy (Consulate-General or Visa Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs) in your country.
CURRENCY
Chinese currency is Renminbi(RMB). The current exchange rate of 1 US dollar is around 8.23 RMB.
TRANSPORTATION
Beijing International Airport is about 35 km apart from Beijing Continental Grand Hotel. Taxis are convenient and inexpensive with cost about RMB 2 yuan (US$ 0.25)/km. The note below will help you to take a taxi: Please take me to Beijing Continental Grand Hotel, 8 Bei Chen Dong Road.
The Organizing Committee will organize participants for sightseeing in Beijing on June 14, Wednesday.
A trade exhibition including sport and exercise equipment, nutritional foods, and sport drinks will be held in conjunction with the Conference. Organizations, Companies and Factories interested in sponsoring an exhibit are invited. Please contact Dr. Jidi Chen, the Executive President of the Organizing Committee.
Please send the registration form and your abstract before May 1, 2000 to:
Dr. Chang Cuiqing
The Secretariat of International Conference on Exercise & Nutrition for Better Health and Chronic Diseases
Institute of Sports Medicine, Beijing Medical University
49 North Garden Road, Haidian District
Beijing 100083, China
Tel: 0086-10-62017691 Ext. 2637
Fax: 0086-10-62355515
Email: jidichen@public.fhnet.cn.net
