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Asian-Oceanic Pancreatic Association: conception to actuality
Yutaka Atomi1, Masanori Sugiyama, Vay Liang W Go
1Department of Surgery, Kyorin University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.
Pancreas
|November 1, 2005
Summary
The Asian-Oceanic Pancreatic Association (AOPA) was established to foster pancreatic research and education across Asia and Oceania. It facilitates scientific exchange through biennial meetings and English as its common language.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Pancreatology
- Medical Associations
Background:
- The Asian-Oceanic Pancreatic Association (AOPA) was founded on July 22, 2005.
- A need existed for enhanced communication and collaboration in pancreatic research within Asian and Oceanic regions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To promote communication, scholarship, and scientific collaboration in pancreatic research and education.
- To facilitate the exchange of knowledge in basic and clinical pancreatology.
- To establish a network for researchers and clinicians in Asian and Oceanic countries.
Main Methods:
- The AOPA was organized as an individual membership society.
- English was adopted as the official language to ensure broad communication.
- The association schedules biennial scientific meetings, often coinciding with the Asian Pacific Digestive Week (APDW).
Main Results:
- The inaugural AOPA symposium was held during the 60th Annual Meeting of the Japan Society of Gastroenterological Surgery (JSGS).
- This symposium focused on outlining the state of pancreatology across different regions.
- The second scientific meeting is scheduled for APDW 2007.
Conclusions:
- AOPA provides a platform for advancing pancreatic science and education.
- The association's structure and meeting schedule support international collaboration.
- Continued scientific exchange is anticipated through AOPA's initiatives.