Intro


"We are simply groups of people working together to make a difference" 

Date
A new date will be announced soon

Venue

GOLDEN TULIP SOVEREIGN HOTEL
Bangkok, Thailand


Welcome to AMSEM

AMSEM was synthesized following the demand and the pressing need for a more comprehensive session and platform, to share, discuss and debate on issues of relevance and related to toxins/venom and poisoning/envenoming from marine animals and snakes in Southeast Asia (ASEAN). This unique event is proudly organised by Remote Envenomation Consultancy Services (RECS) @ MST in collaboration with various prominent institutions and organisations. AMSEM highlights the efforts in various areas of Research Toxinology and Clinical Toxinology. This symposium offers interactive talks, forum and practical sessions by prominent international faculty and advisory members who are experts in their field. AMSEM aspires to bring closer various scientists and clinicians in the field of toxinology (biologist, taxonomist, pharmacologist, pharmacist and clinicians etc.), and to encourage sharing of information bridging the gap in knowledge and experience. 

AMSEM will benefit postgraduate students, biologist, toxicologist, toxinologist, paramedics, junior and senior medical officers, specialists/consultants, medical lecturers, pharmacists, poison center officers, related scientists, veterinarians and interested individuals. The open and friendly nature of AMSEM ensure sufficient opportunities for interaction with all faculty members. It is aspired that this meeting of experts and symposium forms a viable platform for advancement of Research Toxinology & Clinical Toxinology in Southeast Asia (ASEAN).

AMSEM International Symposium covers the following areas of Research Toxinology & Clinical Toxinology:
  1. Identification of various marine animals & snakes of medical importance in ASEAN countries.
  2. Physiology, Pharmacology and Molecular  Biology of venom and anti-venom.
  3. Prehospital, emergency and definitive treatment strategy for envenoming and poisoning from marine animals & snakes.
  4. Networking and support for optimal treatment of envenomed patients.
  5. Highlighting and resolving issues pertaining to envenomation as a neglected tropical disease.




AMSEM
SECRETARIAT

EVENT CHAIRPERSON 
Professor Dr Visith Sitprija



PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Dr Ahmad Khaldun Ismail


PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Dr Taksa Vasaruchapong


SECRETARIAT
Dr Tan Choo Hock
Dr Ruth Sabrina Safferi
Ms Sunutcha Suntrarachun
Ms Panee Rittilert
Dr Tan Kae Yi


SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE
Dr Patrick Tiglao
Prof Indraneil Das
Dr Taksa Vasaruchapong
Asst Prof Dr Suchai Suteparuk
Assoc Prof Dr Scott  A Weinstein


Event Management
by


Ms Cecily Fourrier & Mr Benjamin Shepherdson