Dear colleagues:

On behalf of the Organizing Committee, I sincerely invite you to attend the Third Asia-Pacific Forum on Andrology (3APFA), in conjunction with in conjunction with the Tenth Anniversary Celebration of Asian Journal of Andrology, which will be held in Nanjing, China on October 10-13, 2009.

The theme of the forum is "Environment, Lifestyle & Genetic/Epigenetic Factors and Men's Health", Ten topics covering hot issues in current research field of men's health have been set up and several internationally reputable experts in related fields will be invited to present their views on these aspects. During the forum, several satellite meetings on andrological surgery, laboratory research of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) and other popular andrological aspects will take place and Chinese Session will be held particularly for Chinese andrologists. Since 2009 is the 10th anniversary of Asian Journal of Andrology (AJA), the celebration ceremony will be held during the forum. As the host, we are honored to take this opportunity to co-organize this forum with Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, CAS and Shanghai Jiao Tong University. We do believe that this meeting will offer a platform for fruitful exchanges and communication among researchers all over the world.

Nanjing, locating at the foot of Zhongshan Mountain, near Yangtze River, is one of China's historical and cultural cities. October is the clear and crisp days of autumn in Nanjing, with the orange osmanthus blossoming with fragrance. During the meeting, the Local Organizing Committee will carefully arrange rich and colorful social activities, allowing you to enjoy the beautiful natural scenery and city culture landscape besides the academic exchanges. We believe Nanjing, as the ancient capital of the Six Dynasties, will give you an indelible impression.

The whole Local Organizing Committee of 3APFA are looking forward to meeting you in Nanjing, China!

Sincerely yours

Prof. Jia-Hao Sha, Ph.D.
Chairman, Local Organizing Committee of Third Asia-Pacific Forum on Andrology
Director, Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Nanjing Medical University