Organized By
Shanghai Institute of my of Sciences (SIMM, CAS)
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Nanjing Medical University

Hosted by
Asian Journal of Andrology, SIMM, CAS/Asian Society of Andrology
Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Nanjing Medical University

Chairman
Yi-Fei Wang (China)

International Advisory Committee
Chairman: David de Kretser (Australia)
Vice-Chairman: Ying-Lu Guo (China)

Scientific Committee
Chairmen: David J Handelsman (Australia)
                  Ji-Chuan Zhu (China)
Vice-Chairmen: Premendu P. Mathur (India)
                          Xin-Ru Wang (China)

Scientific Topics:
1. Men's Health: Global and Regional Perspectives
2. Sperm Biology and Fertilization
3. Male Infertility and Assisted Reproductive Technology
4. Male Sexual Dysfunction
5. Male Ageing, Androgen Deficiency and Therapy
6. Prostate Diseases and Prevention, Diagnosis & Treatment of Prostate Cancer
7. Environment Hazards to Men's Health
8. Prevention of Life-threatening STDs/HIV Infections
9. Prevention of Overpopulation and Male Contraception
10. 10. Alternative / Traditional Medicine and Andrology

Scientific Program (tentative)
Opening Ceremony
Plenary Session
Symposium
Workshop
Satellite Meeting
Poster
Video for surgery
Special Session for Chinese
Closing Ceremony

Social Program (tentative)
Public Consultation
Round-Table Meeting
Welcome Reception
Chairman Invitation Banquet
Visting local Lab
City tour

Official Language
English

Registration fee

Category	Early Registration [ By be extended to August 5, 2009 ]	Late Registration [ June 1-Sep 30, 2009 ]	On-site Registration
Regular Participant	RMB4500	RMB4800	RMB5200
Student 1	RMB1700	RMB2000	RMB2400
Accompanying Person 2	RMB2100	RMB2100	RMB2100
Group 3 (10 or more)	RMB3600	RMB3900	RMB4200

All above registration fee depends on the fluctuation of RMB (renminbi) currency. Please consider RMB as the best payment currency. If you would like to pay in USD, the exchange rate will be measured at the same day when you paid by bank or by bank draft. For example, RMB 4500 is equal to USD 658.376 (if the exchange rate is 6.835).

¹ The Student Certificate must be provided at the on-site registration table, otherwise the full registration will be charged.
² Accompanying persons are limited to family members and not allowed to attend scientific sessions.
³ Please click here for Group Registration information. Students and accompanying persons can not be included in Group registration.

Official Invitation and Visa
If you need an individual invitation to the 3APFA, please click the ?Invitation Request? button when you go through 3APFA online registration. An official invitation letter will be issued to those who have completed the registration. However, this invitation implies no obligation, financial or otherwise, by the Forum. The 3APFA is not able to contact embassies or consulates on behalf of any individual wishing to enter China to attend the 3APFA in Nanjing. The invitation letter is for each petitioner?s individual use only and is nontransferable. The organizers will not issue blanket, group or family letters, or letters for individuals under the age of 18. With the invitation letter, you can go to the nearest Chinese Embassy or Consulate to apply for entry visa(s). To allow ample time for a successful visa application, you are kindly requested to complete the final Registration before the deadline (September 30, 2009). If any problem arises, please contact the Secretariat of the Forum for assistance.

Insurance
The local Organizing Committee will accept no liability for personal injuries sustained by or for loss or damage to property belonging to congress participants, either during or as a result of the congress of during all tours. It is, therefore, recommended that participants arrange their own personal health, accident and travel insurance.

Climate
Nanjing has a temperate climate under the influence of East Asia Monsoon. Seasons are distinct in Nanjing, with usually hot summers and plenty of rainfall throughout the year. Nanjing?s average annual temperature is 15 degrees Celsius (59 Fahrenheit) and the annual average rainfall is 1106 mm. October is the best month to visit Nanjing. Travelers can beat the summer heat, avoid the cold of winter, and stay dry from the spring showers. People are often seen wearing jeans, shirts, light pullovers and carrying jackets.

Currency Exchange
In China, only RMB is used. However, exchange centers can be found at airports, most www.asiaandro.com/3APFA hotels and large shopping centers. When exchanging money, please keep your receipt by which you can change any remaining RMB back to foreign currency when leaving China. Visa, Master, American Express, Diners Club, JCB, and other credit cards are accepted in many department stores and hotels. But it might be difficult to draw cash with credit cards. The Bank of China and most hotels can cash travelers cheques issued by any foreign bank or financial institution. Participants will need to show a passport and pay a 0.75 percent commission. Travelers cheque signed over to a third party cannot be cashed in China, but can be presented for collection through the Bank of China.

Electricity
Standard voltage in Nanjing is 220 volts.

Cancellation and Refund Policy
Cancellation must be notified in writing to the secretariat. Please refer to the following cut-off date for cancellation. All refunds will be made after the Congress for administrative reasons. Bank charges will be deducted from the refunded amount.

Congress Website
http://www.asiaandro.com/3APFA

3APFA 2009 Secretariat
Ms Dan-Qing Ren and Ms Hui Zhang
Editorial Office, Asian Journal of Andrology
Room 302, Building 16, 294 Taiyuan Rd, Shanghai 200031, China
Phone: +86-21-5492 2824
Fax: +86-21-5492 2825
E-mail: apfa@sibs.ac.cn; aja@sibs.ac.cn; aja@mail.shcnc.ac.cn
URL: http://www.asiaandro.com/3APFA