CONFERENCES & MEETINGS: In China

Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver Conference, Beijing

Liver immunology and immunotherapy experts will give presentations, not only in basic research but also on clinical studies of viral hepatitis B and related liver diseases.

Date: Oct 7 - Oct 9

Venue: China National Convention Center

Website: http://www.apaslstc.org

Partnerships in Clinical Trials Asia, Shanghai

This is the largest concentration of clinical decision makers specializing in clinical development, operations and outsourcing to establish benchmarks, standards and next practices in clinical development and commercialization of products in a global marketplace.

Date: Oct 12 - 14

Venue: Grand Hyatt

Website: http://www.iirusa.com/clinicaltrialsasia

China Indexing & ETFs Investment Forum, Shanghai

Forum aims to track latest political and business progress, seek new development models and educate the growing ETFs & Index-based product investors in this booming market.

Date: Oct 12

Venue: Radisson Hotel Pudong Century Park

Website: http://www.sino-more.com/CIEF2011

Controversies in Neurology - Asia Pacific Life Course Related Conditions, Beijing

Congress will emphasize issues related to the region in terms of epidemiology, genetics, diagnostics and clinical management, as well as typical complications and distinctive responses to treatments.

Date: Oct 13 - 16

Venue: China World Hotel

Website: http://www.comtecmed.com/cony/2011

China International Water Business Summit, Beijing

Its purpose is to review the past while looking into the opportunities arising from market insights, PPP project practice, financing and investment and technological innovation in waste water treatment, desalination, water reusing.

Date: Oct 13 - 14

Venue: International Convention Center

Website: http://www.cdmc.org.cn/2011/water