“With a 60-year commitment to innovation in diagnostics and education, the ASC has earned its reputation as the go-to leader and trusted partner in the field of Cytopathology.”
—Lydia Pleotis Howell, MD
2012 ASC President
美国细胞学会(American Society of Cytology,ASC)将于2012年11月2日至6日在美国内华达州的拉斯维加斯召开第60次年会。值此会议之际,盛情邀请各位以摘要(请注意,是摘要而不是病例)的方式在细胞学技术、临床细胞学及细胞学基础研究领域进行会议投稿,大会将以大会宣读或者海报张贴的方式呈现您的摘要。
所有稿件将以作者及单位双盲的形式进行评分,评分标准包括:学术上的真实性、原创性、学术意义、value to the membership(这个我实在不知道什么意思)、科研设计、写作。
大会宣读的摘要将根据下述问题选择:热点问题、大部分人关注的问题、应用或研究中的临界性问题(cutting edge)、组织相同但细胞学结论不同问题的研究。
不接受本学会或其他学会已经发表或已经收稿的摘要!
作者有权选择自己的摘要是海报张贴,还是大会宣读,但学会委员会具有最终决定权。
如果您2010年或2011年已经投过稿的话,您注册信息中填写的电子信箱将会收到一封邀请邮件。如果此前未曾投稿,则需要填表注册。
进入在线投稿后,在截止日期之前,您都可以对自己的摘要重新编辑后再投稿。但最后一定要记得点“submit”才可以投稿。
学术委员会将会认真拜读所有的摘要,并在2012年7月通知作者。如果到2012年7月31日仍未接到通知,请进入摘要投稿中心网页(Abstract Central Portal Web)上方的“View your Submission”看一下有无通知。
如有疑问,请联系Jodi Smith,电子邮箱:jsmith@cytopathology.org,或电话(302)543-6583。
各位中国的病理同仁:
ASC年会是世界范围内最大的细胞病理学会议, 此次的会议地点拉斯维加斯,更是值得一往。此次会议的组织者Dr. Dina R Mody说道:“今年我们计划能特别选评奖励一些来自北美以外的优秀摘要”。希望您能参会。如果可以的话,请在截止日期2012年5月1日前提交您的摘要。
Thanks, Chengquan
Dear chinese Pathologists;
ASC annual meeting is the largest cytopathology meeting in the world and Las Vegas is a beautiful city to visit. The meeting organizer Dr. Dina R Mody (Chair, Scientific Program Committee, American Society of Cytopathology ) said "that this year we hope to have an award for the best abstract from outside North America". Wish you can plan to attend the meeting. Please submit your abstracts before the dealind, May 1, 2012 if you want to send an abstract.
Thanks, Chengquan
Hotel
The 60th Annual Scientific Meeting will be held at:
Bally’s Las Vegas
3645 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702.967.4111 Main (Online Reservations preferred)
With its prime location on the famous Four Corners of The Las Vegas Strip, Bally’s Las Vegas boasts a prime address at the center of an amazing array of entertainment options.
Guests at Bally’s enjoy No Resort Fees and free Self-Parking.
For nearly 30 years, Bally’s has been the pulsating soul of a neon city that refuses to sleep. With its unwavering service, comprehensive dining and signature style, this jewel of the Strip is second to none.
See for yourself why Bally’s embodies the spirit of Las Vegas.
Check In Time: 3:00 pm
Check Out Time: 11:00 am
Please make your reservations by October 1, 2012. Guest rooms at Bally’s have been reserved at a negotiated rate and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations after the October 1st cut-off date are accepted based on a room and rate availability.
Specially Discounted Guest Room Rates at Bally’s for ASC Attendees:
Single/Double: Friday/Saturday Nights $159.00 - Midweek $109
Extra Person charge: $30.00
(plus applicable fees and taxes per room, per night)
Room reservations are made directly with Bally’s Las Vegas. The ASC National Office is unable to process guest room reservation requests. Why stay at the hotel contracted with the ASC? Read the FAQs here!
Travel
UNIGLOBE has been selected as the Official Travel Service of the ASC. For our meeting attendees, UNIGLOBE will find the most convenient schedule and lowest applicable fare for any carrier, for reservations:
Phone: (800) 229-1220 Fax: (302) 475-7350 Web site: www.unigloberedcarpettravel.com
Reservation Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm (ET)
Please reference the following when contacting UniGlobe:
American Society of Cytopathology 60th Annual Scientific Meeting Las Vegas, Nevada
Transportation
McCarran International Airport
McCarran International Airport is the central airport serving the Las Vegas area and is located 2 miles from Bally’s Las Vegas Hotel. McCarran International Airport is 5.5 miles from Bally’s Las Vegas. It can take 15-20 minutes to travel to the airport.
http://www.mccarran.com/
Las Vegas Monorail
The Las Vegas Monorail travels along the east side of The Strip behind the resorts. It runs 7 days a week from 7:00 am – 2:00 am Monday through Thursday and until 3:00 am Friday through Sunday from the Sahara Hotel to the MGM Grand with the following stops in between – Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas Convention Center, Harrah’s/Imperial Palace, the Flamingo/Caesar’s Palace and Bally’s/Paris. See web site for individual, multi-day and group ticket prices.
http://www.lvmonorail.com/
Citizens Area Transit (Cat)
The DEUCE provides another transportation option along the Las Vegas Strip. The double-decker bus provides both economical and environmentally sound transit. A day pass is $5, and one ride is $3. Tickets can be purchased on buses, and tickets are available at DEUCE ticket vending machines located at each bus stop on the Strip.
http://www.rtcsouthernnevada.com/transit/
Weather
Las Vegas enjoys 340 days of sunshine per year and an average daily temperature of 46 degrees (low) and 66 degrees (high) in early November. Blue skies by day turn in to sunsets that melt into the mountains at night ensuring that you can enjoy the outdoor options as well as indoor options for fun. Now that’s a winning combination.
Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority
2012 ASC 60th Annual Scientific Meeting Highlights
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Friday, November 2, 2012
Strategies in Cytopathology Education Sessions
Challenges in Diagnostic Cytomorphology I & II
Video Microscopy Tutorials
Hot Topic: ASC Workload Recommendations
Saturday, November 3, 2012
Presidents’ Rounds
1st Time Attendee Gathering
60th Tribute: History of the ASC & Founding Presidents
Cytotechnologist Business Meeting
State of the Society Address
Papanicolaou Address
Panel Luncheon Seminar
Roundtable Discussions
Guest Lecture
Innovations & Trends in Medicine
Poster Presentations
Exhibit Hall
New Frontiers Lecture
ASC President’s Welcome Reception with Exhibitors
Video Microscopy Tutorials
Sunday, November 4, 2012
Platforms Presentations
Poster Presentations
Exhibit Hall
Video Microscopy Tutorials
Workshops
Panel Luncheon Seminar
Roundtable Discussions
State of the Art Symposium
ASC Annual Business Meeting
Career Planning and Growth Session
Monday, November 5, 2012
Video Microscopy Tutorials
Poster Presentations
Exhibit Hall
Current Issues in Cytology
Poster Presentation and Exhibitor Refreshment Break
Koss Lecture
Panel Luncheon Seminar
Lunch with the Presidents
Roundtable Discussions
Workshops
Diagnostic Cytology Seminar
Award Presentations
60th Anniversary Celebration!!
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Video Microscopy Tutorials
Workshops
NEW! Half-day Thyroid UltraSound Guided FNA Course
Call for Abstracts – SUBMIT HERE
Abstracts accepted until May 1, 2012, at 11:59 pm ET.
The ASC Scientific Program Committee invites you to submit abstracts for Platform and Poster Presentations at the 60th Annual Scientific Meeting to be held November 2-6, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Abstracts may be based on cytologic techniques, clinical cytology or basic cytology research, although not cases.
All scoring will be done blinded from both author and institution. The criteria for scoring will include:
Platforms will be selected based on: hot topic, topic of interest to the majority, cutting edge applications or research, controversial issue, studies evaluating the same issue and showing contradictory results.
Please do not submit a previously published or accepted abstract from this or another Society.
If you submitted in 2010 and/or 2011, you have received a courtesy submission email with your login information. Create an account if you have not submitted previously.
You will have the capability to select your presentation preference as a Poster or Platform, but the Scientific Program Committee will make the final decision on format.
When entering your submission online, you will be able to return to your submission anytime through the due date to edit. Be sure to “SUBMIT” at the end to be considered for a presentation.
The Scientific Program Committee will review all abstracts and will notify the submitters in July 2012. If you do not receive a notification by July 31, 2012, please log into the Abstract Central Portal Web site above and “View your Submission” to see any notifications you may have missed or may have been sent into your SPAM folder.
Please contact Jodi Smith, Educational Programs Coordinator, with any questions at jsmith@cytopathology.org or (302) 543-6583.