ASGO Annual Scientific Meeting 2021

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It is with great pleasure that we invite you to attend the 2021 Scientific Meeting of the Australian Society Gynaecologic Oncologists (ASGO) in Byron Bay, Australia, from the 19th to 23rd May 2021.

The venue for the meeting is Elements of Byron. Nestled on 50 acres of absolute beachfront, Elements Of Byron features private villas. Each villa features modern beach architecture and interiors inspired by the natural beauty Byron Bay has to offer.

Registrations and abstract submissions are now open. We hope that you will be able to join us for the meeting and look forward to welcoming you in Byron Bay.

Andrea Garrett, Jim Nicklin & Andreas Obermair
ASGO 2021 ASM Co Chairs

2021 ASGO ASM Organising Committee

Andrea Garrett - Conference Co Chair
Jim Nicklin - Conference Co Chair
Andreas Obermair - Scientific Chair
Nimithri Cabraal
Naven Chetty
Helen Green
Russell Land
Marcelo Nascimento
Lewis Perrin
Amy Tang

Prof Robert Coleman

Dr. Coleman completed his Obstetrics & Gynecology residency at Northwestern University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, and completed his fellowship at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in 1993. Prior to joining the M.D. Anderson faculty in 2004, he served as Vice-Chairman, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Texas, Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. At M.D. Anderson, Dr. Coleman was a Professor and served as the Executive Director for Cancer Network Research, holding the Ann Rife Cox Chair in Gynecology. In March 2020, he joined US Oncology Research as their Chief Scientific Officer.

Dr. Coleman has authored or coauthored over 650 scientific publications, including over 360 peer-reviewed articles, along with numerous book chapters, monographs, invited articles, and textbooks. In 2019, he received the 2019 APGO-CREOG award for Excellence in Teaching. He is a co-Director for GOG-Partners and serves on the Board of Directors for GOG-Foundation, Inc. He currently serves as President of the International Gynecologic Cancer Society (IGCS) and was recently inducted into MJH Life Sciences™ 2020 class of “Giants in Cancer Care®.”

Prof Jessica McAlpine

Dr. Jessica McAlpine is a Gynecologic Oncologist and Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of British Columbia and BC Cancer Agency, Vancouver, Canada and is the Dr. Chew Wei Memorial Chair in Gynaecologic Oncology. Her research focuses on molecular/genomic characterization of ovarian and endometrial cancers and ovarian cancer prevention. Dr. McAlpine is Director of the OVCARE gynecologic tissue bank.

Fellows' and ASGO Members are invited to submit abstracts. Abstract submission is essential to qualify for the discounted fellow's/trainee's registration rate. Abstracts should be a maximum of 150 words and must be submitted by using the link below no later than midnight (AEST) Friday 12th March 2021.

Thank you to those that submitted an abstract for the postponed 2020 ASGO ASM, we have carried your abstract over to the 2021 ASM.

Abstracts submitted will be considered for the below awards:

Tony McCartney Surgical Innovation Prize

Tony McCartney made an enormous contribution to the wellbeing of Australian women suffering from a gynaecologic malignancy. He was an outstanding member of the Australian and New Zealand Society of Gynaecologic Oncologists and a true innovator. Tony developed the McCartney Tube and the technique for Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy. This revolutionized the management of women with endometrial cancer and laparoscopic surgery in general.

The Tony McCartney Surgical Innovation Prize will be awarded to an ASGO member or Fellow/Trainee for the best presentation (video or otherwise) describing an innovative surgical technique or procedure.

Keith Free Fellows Award
Awarded to the best abstract presented by a Fellow or Trainee.

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ASGO Bowel Resection and Cytoreduction Pre Conference Workshop

SOLD OUT

Saturday 15^th & Sunday 16^th May 2021
Mater Hospital & Medical Engineering Research Facility (MERF), Brisbane

Course Convenor: Naven Chetty

Sponsored by

The ASGO Bowel Resection and Cytoreduction workshop is aimed at CGO Fellows and Gynaecological Oncologist seeking more experience in some cytoreductive techniques.

This is a cadaveric workshop that will cater for eight participants, with a ratio of two per cadaver.

The course will offer hands on practise in cytoreductive surgery with specific attention to upper abdominal and bowel surgery.

Faculty:

Naven Chetty - Gynaecological Oncologist
Russell Land - Gynaecological Oncologist
Marcello Nascimento - Gynaecological Oncologist
Jim Nicklin - Gynaecological Oncologist
Mehan Siriwardhane - Hepato Pancreato Biliary Surgeon
Joy Chakraborty - Colo-Rectal Surgeon

Click here to view the program.

Full Registration - In Person

Register to join us face to face at Elements of Byron, Byron Bay. Registration will include access to the virtual portal to view recorded presentations for 30 days post event.

Early bird registrations close at midnight on Friday 12th March 2021 (AEDT).

Click here to register

	Earlybird	Regular
Member	$1595	$1795
Non-Member	$1795	$1995
CGO Fellow	$775	$975
Other Trainee	$1250	$1350

Full Registration - Virtual

If you are unable to join us in person in Byron Bay you can register to access the virtual portal and live stream the presentations as they happen. Registration will include access to the virtual portal to view recorded presentations for 30 days post event.

Early bird registrations close at midnight on Friday 12th March 2021 (AEDT).

Click here to register

	Earlybird	Regular
Member	$650	$850
CGO Fellow	$350	$550
Other Trainee	$350	$550

Barefoot luxury. Absolute beachfront. Nature all around.
Discover the Elements of Byron at the ASGO Annual Scientific Meeting 2021.

Step inside Byron Bay’s award-winning beachfront resort. Luxury accommodation and world-class facilities hosting unforgettable experiences.

Luxury freestanding villa options, designed to delight every kind of visitor.
Award-winning design hosted in breathtaking nature. Unlimited in-house movies.
Exceed your expectations. Discover Byron Bay’s finest accommodation options.

Botanica Villa

Our most popular one-bedroom villa. King bed with ensuite, bathtub, and indoor living area.
$295/ night incl. 1 breakfast daily

Lagoon Edge Villa

One-bedroom villas nestled around the lagoon. King bed with ensuite and bathtub, indoor living area and outdoor dining terrace.
$305/ night incl 1 breakfast daily

Dunal Villa

One-bedroom villas, just a short stroll from the beach. King bed with ensuite, private bathhouse and indoor living area with gas fireplace.
$315/ night incl 1 breakfast daily

Superior Two Bedroom Villa

The two-bedroom villa for space and luxury. Generous ensuite bedrooms, freestanding bathtub, kitchen and indoor/outdoor living areas.
$495/ night incl 2 breakfast daily