We are pleased to announce that 12th congress of asian pacific laser congress (APALMS) will be held in Seoul, Korea. We successfully had held 6th APALMS 12 years ago in Korea when I was secretary-general. But the circumstance and paradime changed very much.
We think APALMS changes our environment positively. And trend toward globalization and internet changes our environment more rapidly, including not only science and technology but economy, society and industry. This congress unique opportunity to sum up both clinical and basic research aspects of laser surgery and medicine. So it gives us great pleasure in inviting you to participate in The Asia-Pacific Laser Congress 2008, and
ISLMS World Laser Congress Korea 2009. The local organizing committee and scientific committee invites you to submit abstracts and papers for presentation at the Laser Congress Korea has something to nice look, activity and accomodation to every visitor for the rivers, valley mountains, ancient stones, archeological marvels, forts, islands, religious shrines . We extend a warm welcome and look forward to giving you an academic feast
and an enchanting experience in Korea. We hope the congress will be a truly memorable one showing the progress made in the field of laser surgery and medicine PDT LLLT
wound healing , laser surgery ,robotic surgery,telemedicine as well as make new and old friends in Korea which is the cultural center of the asian pacific regions and we urge our colleagues around the world to share their knowledge and to make good friendship forever.
Dear Colleagues,
It is a great honor for us to invite you to the 12th APALMS congress in Korea.
This is the second APALMS congress in Korea and will be held at Seoul Yonsei university 12th APALMS and 18th ISLMS office on October 16 through 19, 2008.
We would like to express our special thanks to Emeritus Professor of Tokyo university
Atsumi and to Dr. Narong Nimsakul, previous president of ISLMS AND APALMS for
organizing a great congress, and to Dr. Kaplan, 1st chairman of ISLMS congress for his enthusiastic efforts. And to Longo great support to our society. Also, we are grateful to all the teaching faculties for their wonderful lectures that share their experiences and expertise in lasers in medicine and surgery .
You can obtain fruitful opportunities not only from the contents of the scientific program but also from a cordial occasion to get more acquainted with all participants.
This congress will provide you with the most recent innovations and advances in lasers in medicine and surgery techniques and scientific knowledge ,we are preparing various programs to meet diverse interests and expectations.
Furthermore, it will be the right time to meet old and new friends in Seoul as well as
historic Korean culture and tradition.
In October, the weather and scene is wonderful in Korea and you could have a chance to explore the city's and university fascinating multicultural history and natural beauties.
We will do our best to make this congress an unforgettable one.
We are looking forward to seeing you soon in Seoul, Korea.
Kind regards and best wishes.