Issue 27, May/June 2023 Edition

Dear Friends and Colleagues,

Warm greetings from APAAACI!

We are delighted to reach out to you regarding the highly anticipated APAAACI International Conference 2023, scheduled to take place in Singapore from October 23rd to 26th, 2023.

The organizing committees from APAAACI and ACIS have been tirelessly working to ensure that this Congress surpasses all expectations. With an outstanding scientific program in place, we are confident that this conference will be an enriching and enlightening experience for all attendees.

We are thankful to all our member societies and many colleagues for an overwhelming response to the ‘Call for Abstracts’ and we are happy to share that the abstract submission is extended until deadline 31st July 2023. Furthermore, we encourage you to register soon so as not to miss the early bird registration.

Among our many scientific, educational and advocacy initiatives, APAAACI is committed to addressing the issue of climate change and air pollution, through increased awareness, research, and concerted efforts with governments and related NGO’s. In this context in month of May, APAAACI successfully organized APAAACI Allergy Week 2023.

This significant event brought together experts and professionals from esteemed international organizations like the World Health Organization (WHO), United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), Asian Development Bank (ADB), G20-T20 India Core Group, and international and regional experts. The objective was to explore the crucial relationship between health, the environment, and climate change.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our distinguished speakers, the APAAACI Board of Directors our esteemed members societies and colleagues for their unwavering commitment and contributions to the remarkable success of APAAACI Allergy Week.

APAAACI Allergy Week 2023, held from 8th to 14th May 2023, focused on the theme of “One Health One Planet: Climate Mitigation and Digital Health” with central global webinar on 12th May 2023.

With the shared goal of addressing the challenges posed by climate change and promoting sustainable healthcare practices, the event attracted an impressive participation of over 900 individuals from 56 countries.

Please find further details below.

Carina Venter talks for APAAACI Allergy week on Asthma and Nutrition: Food Security is Threatened by Climate Change

In conjunction with the APAAACI Allergy Week, APAAACI also celebrated World Allergy Week 2023(June 18th to 24 June). As part of the celebration, APAAACI actively promoted the World Allergy Week 2023 live webinar, that took place on the 20th of June, emphasizing the management of allergic diseases in the face of environmental changes. With a consistent commitment to raising awareness about climate change and its associated consequences, APAAACI was pleased to endorse and share this webinar with its members.

APAAACI would like to sincerely thank all of the National Member Societies for celebrating APAAACI Allergy Week 2023 by conducting various activities to increase the awareness to address this important theme “One Health One Planet: Climate Mitigation and Digital Health”.
Malaysian Society of Allergy and Immunology (MSAI)
In line with APAAACI Allergy week 2023, the Malaysian Society of Allergy and Immunology (MSAI) organized a public talk series, on 20th May 2023.

Program details below,

Philippine Society of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (PSAAI)

The Philippine Society of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (PSAAI) demonstrated their support for APAAACI Allergy Week by actively promoting videos on their social media platform. These videos aimed to highlight the significance of our environment and raise awareness about the effects of climate change and global warming on our health.

Dr. Felicia Racquel S. Tayag, MD, President of PSAAI, further emphasized the significance of the aforementioned topic through a video testimonial.

HCMC Society of AACI (HSAACI), Vietnam

HSAACI organized a symposium with the topic “The Combination of Herbal Medicine and Modern Medicine in Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis” on 14th May 2023.

200 delegates attended the symposium lead by Duy Le Pham, speakers and delegates discussed the effects of air pollution and climate changes on the development of atopic dermatitis.

We are excited to announce that registration and abstract submissions are open for the APAAACI International Conference 2023. The conference will be held in Singapore from October 23-26 and will feature the theme of ‘The Innovation, Revolution: Allergy Asthma and Immunology’.

This conference is an excellent opportunity to learn about the latest developments in the field, participate in insightful discussions, and network with your peers. You’ll also have the chance to share your research, case studies, or other work with a global audience of experts in the field.

Don’t miss out on this chance to propel your career forward and become a part of the largest Allergy Asthma and Immunology conference in the Asia Pacific region. Register today and submit your abstract to share your knowledge with colleagues from around the world.

We look forward to welcoming you to Singapore in October 2023!

We successfully organized another APAAACI MasterClass on 31st May 2023, with the theme “Best Practices in Treating Severe Allergy Patients”.

The MasterClass was moderated by Dr. Felicia Racquel S. Tayag (Phillippines), and featured talks by global & regional experts, Prof. Pete Smith (Australia), Prof. Guy Scadding (United Kingdom), and Dr. Yuan Zhang (China). The program promised to be an informative and engaging session, with a dynamic panel discussion.

We are thrilled to announce that we had 1057 registrations from 49 countries, demonstrating the global interest and relevance of the topic. The feedback received for the excellent presentations and content was overwhelmingly positive, and we are delighted to have provided such valuable learning opportunities for our participants.

EAACI Hybrid Congress 2023

EAACI & APAAACI Joint Symposium

The EAACI Hybrid Congress 2023, including the highly anticipated joint symposium between the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) and APAAACI, proved to be an exceptional success. We are thrilled to have organized this thrilling collaboration that united experts and researchers from both regions. The symposium served as a platform for the exchange of valuable knowledge, showcasing the latest advancements, and fostering international collaborations. We extend our warmest congratulations to EAACI for orchestrating such a remarkable congress that contributed significantly to the field of allergy and clinical immunology.

APAAACI booth at EAACI Congress 2023

We are thrilled to invite you to join us at the recently concluded EAACI 2023 Congress held at the Congress Center Hamburg, Germany from 9-11 June 2023. The event was a resounding success, bringing together renowned experts, researchers, and industry professionals from around the world. Our Booth A96 in the Exhibition Area was a hub of activity, offering valuable insights and information about the APAAACI 2023 International Conference.

APAAACI Symposium at FOCIS 2023

23rd Annual Meeting of the Federation of Clinical Immunology Societies (FOCIS 2023) took place, in person, June 20-23, 2023, at the Boston Marriott Copley Place.

Each year, FOCIS invites their Member Societies to host symposia at the FOCIS Annual Meeting. This year APAAACI joined for the FOCIS 2023, by conducting a symposium on The Microbiome and Immunity of Mast Cells and T Cells in Immunotherapy.

FOCIS is a renowned society in clinical immunology organizing excellent scientific meetings in clinical and translational immunology,. With the state of the art science the Congress in Boston was an outstanding success. We congratulate Megan Sykes the President and the organizers for the excellent congress.

APAAACI looks forward to the FOCIS symposium at APAAACI 2023 on October 24th in Singapore and to the FOCIS immunology school.

Joint Symposium of MSA & APAAACI at the 2023 Annual Meeting of MSA

The Mongolian Society of Allergology (MSA) and APAAACI collaborated to organize a symposium titled “NEW APPROACHES TO ALLERGY & ASTHMA MANAGEMENT” during the MSA Annual Meeting 2023 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, from June 23rd to 24th, 2023.

More details below,

Asia Pacific Allergy journal remains steadfast in its commitment to advancing knowledge in the field of allergy, asthma, and clinical immunology. It serves as a vital platform for researchers, clinicians, and healthcare professionals to share their insights and discoveries. We encourage all members to visit the website to explore the latest articles that have been recently published. Furthermore, we invite you to submit your own research and scholarly articles for consideration and potential publication in our upcoming issues.

By contributing to AP Allergy, you not only contribute to the collective knowledge in our field but also help shape the future of patient care. Our rigorous peer-review process ensures that only high-quality, evidence-based articles are published, thus making a valuable impact on clinical practice and research.

Thank you for your continued support, and we eagerly anticipate your submissions and readership for the upcoming issues of Asia Pacific Allergy.

We are excited to announce that the application submission is now open for the APAAACI Centers of Excellence (ACE). The ACE is designed to recognize multidisciplinary academic medical institutions/centers in the Asia Pacific region and beyond, that are actively promoting innovation, education, research, and advocacy in allergy, asthma, and clinical immunology.

The ACE will create a platform for researchers and clinicians delivering excellence in education, training, research and patient care in allergy, asthma and clinical immunology.

Merits of becoming an ACE

Opportunity to collaborate with APAAACI on educational programs, resources, committees and
Scientific support in the development and dissemination of publications / educational resources
Cross collaboration with other Centers of Excellence regionally and globally to form international multi-Center projects, joint mentorship, research fellowships
ACE recognition award plaque