Meeting archive > 2010 in Kuala Lumpur

Announcement

Dear all international participants to the 4th ASZWM meeting in KL

The following information was sent from UPM, host of the meeting.


1. Cheap　accommodation　very near to conference hotel(Seri Pacific). 

The name of the Hotel is Putra. 

Price: RM 70 (2 person), RM 85(3 person), RM 55(1 person). 

If need help booking, please contact "Dr Jalila" for number.

  
2.  Malacca excursion, 2nd August:  The cost for the day trip to Malacca is about  RM 180.00/person.  The cost will cover 

  • Vehicle with Driver, Petrol, Toll and Parking
       Rates Exclude:
    • Travel/Passenger Insurance 
    • Tips to driver / guide 
    • Personal Shopping / Expenses / Entrance Fees / Boat Rides / Meals / etc ( not mentioned above ) 
    • Driver overtime  
Please let me your final decision for Malacca Excursion by the end of June. Excursion for Sarawak was canceled. 

I already got final decision from Dr. Keiko Shimizu, Dr. Rumiko Nakamura, Dr. Toru Oi, Dr. Masahito Kubo, Dr. Iori Itagaki, Mrs. Reiko Itagaki, Dr. Toshio Tubota, Dr. Koji Yamazaki, Dr. Omar El-Dakley, Dr. Mizuho Noda, Dr. Kazutoshi Takami, 

Thank you.    


Toku Yanai, Senior Board of ASZWM


Letter from the board

Ladies and Gentlemen Thank you for your participation in the 4th ASZWM meeting in KL, Malaysia. It was nice to see you and discuss the various issues of conservation medicine. According to the host university (UPM), the total number of participants was 320, of which 125 were from foreign countries, 85 were ASZWM members and 40 were from the Malaysia Technical Cooperative Program (MTCP). They (UPM) were very glad to see the rooms for wildlife session constantly full as many participants (including those that were not ASZWM members) were interested in the subjects. Without troubles such as internet deficiency, sudden cancellation of welcome party etc., we managed to hold a very fruitful meeting with the cooperation of many people. Thank you for your cooperation! 

At lunch time on August 1st, the ASZWM boards met and decided on various issues:   

1. The new Board of Directors for 2011-2015: 

    Secretary general 

    Dr. Kimura Junpei (Seoul National University, Korea) 

    Senior Board 

    Dr. Yanai Tokuma (ASWPP, Gifu University, Japan) (ASWPP, Fund raising) 
    Dr. Achariya Sailasuta (Chulalongkorn University)(ASWPP, Pathology networking) 
    Dr. Jason Chin (Taipei Zoo) (Zoo networking) 
    Dr. Ki Jeong NA (Chungbuk National University, Korea) (Public relations ) 
    Dr. Paolo Martelli (Ocean Park Corporation, Hong Kong) (Zoo networking) 
    Dr. S. Agungpriyono (Bongor Agricultural University, Indonesia) 
    Dr. Takami Kazutoshi (Tenoji Zoo, Japan) (Zoo networking) 
    Dr. I.P.Dhakal (Rampur Campus Rampur Chitwan, Nepal) 
    Dr. Khin Maung Win (Wildlife Veterinarian, Myanmar) (Zoo networking)   



2. The 5th workshop will be in Nepal in 2011, chaired by Dr. I.P. Dhakal. Dr. Dhakal introduced Nepal during the workshop. Shortly we will let you know detail of the workshop by email or home page of ASZWM.   

3. The 6th workshop will be held in Singapore in 2013.   

4. Role of ASZWM board was decided. 
1) Arranging ASZWM meeting by deciding on the host, the location (country), and the time (year.) 2) Strengthening ties among Asian organizations for Zoo and Wildlife Medicine 
3) Providing information about Asian zoo and wildlife medicine. 
4) Publishing internet on-line newsletters for zoo and wildlife medicine 
5) Supporting young people who are interested in zoo and wildlife medicine 
6) Foundation of diploma for Asian Zoo and Wildlife Veterinarians 
7) Networking for “One World One Health” should be established for Asian conservation medicine. We aim to communicate more through the Home page (www.aszwm.org) 

Thank again you for your support for the Asian Society of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine. 

Tokuma Yanai, Senior board 

Junpei Kimura, Secretary General  




Conference Reports


1. Appreciation & Highlights

Metric
Number
Total delegates
320
International participants
125
ASZWM members
85
MTCP participants
40
  • Wildlife-medicine sessions were consistently standing‐room only—a testament to your enthusiasm.
  • Smooth execution despite minor hurdles (e.g., connectivity issues, last-minute program tweaks) was possible only because of your cooperation. Thank you!


2. Board Meeting Outcomes

(1 August 2010, Kuala Lumpur)


New Board of Directors (2011 – 2015)

Role
Name
Affiliation
Portfolio
Secretary-General
Dr Junpei Kimura
Seoul National University, Korea
–
Senior Board
Dr Tokuma Yanai
Gifu University, Japan
Fund-raising
Board Member
Dr Achariya Sailasuta
Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
Pathology networking
Dr Jason Chin
Taipei Zoo
Zoo networking
Dr Ki Jeong Na
Chungbuk National University, Korea
Public relations
Dr Paolo Martelli
Ocean Park, Hong Kong
Zoo networking
Dr S. Agungpriyono
Bogor Agricultural University, Indonesia
–
Dr Kazutoshi Takami
Tennoji Zoo, Japan
Zoo networking
Dr I. P. Dhakal
Rampur Campus, Nepal
–
Dr Khin Maung Win
Wildlife Veterinarian, Myanmar
Zoo networking


3. Upcoming Workshops

Edition
Year
Host Country
Chair
5ᵗʰ ASZWM Workshop
2011
Nepal
Dr I. P. Dhakal
6ᵗʰ ASZWM Workshop
2013
Singapore
(to be announced)
Detailed information on the 5ᵗʰ workshop will be emailed soon and posted on our website.


4. Board Mandate (2011 – 2015)

  1. Select hosts, venues, and dates for future ASZWM meetings.
  2. Strengthen collaboration among Asian zoo and wildlife organisations.
  3. Curate and share regional information on zoo and wildlife medicine.
  4. Publish an online newsletter.
  5. Support early-career professionals in the field.
  6. Develop a Diploma for Asian Zoo & Wildlife Veterinarians.
  7. Establish a “One World – One Health” network for Asian conservation medicine.

5. Stay Connected

  • Website: 
  • General inquiries: 
Thank you once again for making the 4ᵗʰ ASZWM Meeting in Kuala Lumpur a success. We look forward to welcoming you in Nepal!

Warm regards,


Dr Tokuma Yanai
Senior Board Member, ASZWM


Dr Junpei Kimura

Secretary-General, ASZWM




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