Dear Colleagues:
On behalf of the Organizing Committee of the 3rd ISCC, I welcome you to Kunming and
invite your participation in the 3rd ISCC to be held at Kunming, Yunnan, China, on October
7-12, 1998.
The theme of this symposium is "Recent advances in chronobiology and
chronomedicine in the world". We are proud of the contributions to chronobiology by
scientists in our part of the world. I am convinced that we cannot possibly succeed in our
task unless you come to present your own work, and join in the discussions on problems
that we face as scientists in this region.
A document issued by the Sichuan Provincial Foreign Affairs Office, which will help you
obtain a visa to China, will be mailed by this office.
I am confident that you will find the scientific program stimulating.
I look forward to meeting you in October 1998.
Zhennan (Z.N.) Xue, M.D.
President, Organizing Committee
UNDER THE AUSPICES OF:
Chinese Organizing Society of Chronobiology and Chronomedicine International Society for
Chronobiology
ARRANGED BY: West China University of Medical Sciences Yunnan University of Normal
Education
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE:
- President: Z.N. Xue
- Deputy President: J.C. Li, Z.Y. Shu, K.Y. Song, W. Tian
- Secretary in Chief: K.Y. Song
- Deputy Secretary in Chief: T.L. Chou, X.S. Sen, X.G. Yu, H.L. Lou
- Sub-Committee Chairmen and Vice-Chairmen:
- Scientific: N.L. Lou
- Administration: J. Xiao
INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
- President: Dr. F. Halberg (USA)
- Deputy President: Dr. F. Carandente (Italy); Dr. M.K. Candrashekard (India); Dr. H.
Kawamura (Japan); Dr. L.N. Edmunds (USA); Dr. K.Y. Song (China); Dr. T.L. Chou (China);
Dr. Z.Y. Zhao (China)
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Site of Symposium:
Kunming is the provincial capital of Yunnan Province. Kunming is a quiet, clean, beautiful
city with four seasons of spring.
- Introduction for short papers:
Deadline for receipt of short papers is Dec. 31, 1997, because your paper should be
translated into Chinese by us. After this deadline, your short papers are also accepted.
Short papers must be written in English and should contain no more than 2 pages of B4.
They should be clearly typewritten in any format that will permit electronic scanning.
Drawings, graphics or tables are permitted. In the first paragraph type the title in
capital letters. In a new paragraph list author(s) by surname followed by initials.
Following on the same line, give the name of the institution, city and country. Starting
in a new paragraph, organize the body of the paper.
Short papers are sent to Dr. Z.N. Xue.
- About registration:
Participant registration includes all scientific sessions, one copy of the proceedings,
and all social functions: opening ceremony and reception, farewell banquet and tour to
Shing (stone forest), transportation to Yunnan University of Normal Education. Companion
registration includes all social functions.
Deadline for registration: May 15, 1998
Another famous sight is West Mountain. This tour is arranged for October 13; the fee is to
be paid by yourself, $50 per person.
- Suggestion about entry:
Participants are advised to enter China via Hong Kong, from which flights leave daily for
Kunming.
- On arrival:
The Welcome Desk of the 3rd ISSC will be located in the arrival hall of Kunming Airport on
Oct. 6, 1998, to assist arriving participants. Transportation to Yunnan University of
Normal Education is arranged at the Welcome Desk. If necessary, please transmit us your
arrival time and date by fax or TLX. Special transportation will be arranged.
- Departure air tickets:
Departure air tickets should be reconfirmed at the registration desk. The Symposium
Secretariat will help reconfirm CAAC air tickets.
- Payment of fees:
An official bank check must be made out to Dr. Z.N. Xue for your registration fee of U.S.
$300 before May 15, 1997, with the registration form. Late registration (after May 15,
1997) costs U.S. $400. Provided notice of 5% of the registration fee will be refunded. No
refunds of registration fees will be made if cancellation is received after July 15, 1998.
- Address of Dr. Z.N. Xue:
Biomedical Engineering Unit
West China University of Medical Sciences
Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
Tel: 86-028-5501287
Fax: 86-028-583252
E-mail: Chq@iris.imicams.ac.cn
THIRD INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM OF CHRONOBIOLOGY AND CHRONOMEDICINE
Kunming, China, October 7-12, 1998
REGISTRATION FORM
This form should be typewritten
Participant
Title (tick): Prof. _ Dr. _ Mr. _ Mrs. _ Miss _ Ms. _
Surname: _____________________ Given name(s): ______________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
Country: _____________________ Nationality: ________________________
Companions:
Title (tick): Prof. _ Dr. _ Mr. _ Mrs. _ Miss _ Ms. _
Surname: _____________________ Given name(s): ______________________
Country: _____________________ Nationality: ________________________
Registration fees:
Participant Companion N of companions Amount
U.S. $300 U.S. $150
HOTEL ACCOMMODATION
University Guest House of Yunnan University of Normal Education:
Single room Double room (tick) __ N of guests Amount
U.S. $250 U.S. $350
The fee includes hotel rate for 5 nights (Oct. 7-12). Cost of meals
is not included. Daily cost of meals is about U.S. $10-20.