Kia ora koutou
The New Zealand Forum of the Australasian Society of Clinical and Experimental Pharmacologists and Toxicologists (ASCEPT) will be holding its Annual Scientific Meeting at the Christchurch Town Hall (Christchurch, New Zealand) from Wednesday 4 to Friday 6 September 2024.
Meeting Schedule
Welcome Function:
Evening, 4 September 2024
Location: Parlour Room, O.G.B. Bar
Annual Scientific Meeting:
Full day meeting, Thursday 5 September 2024
Half day meeting, Friday 6 September 2024
Location: Christchurch Town Hall, Christchurch NZ
NZ Forum AGM:
Late afternoon/early evening, 5 September 2024.
Location: Christchurch Town Hall, Christchurch NZ
Meeting Dinner:
Evening, 5 September 2024
Location: The Dish, Christchurch NZ
Keynote speaker: A/Prof Kellie Charles
Kellie has a PhD in Pharmacology from the University of Sydney. She completed her postdoctoral research in the field of cancer and immunology pharmacology and has been involved in clinical trials investigating inflammatory pathways regulating ovarian cancer growth and piloting new immune modulatory drug treatments. Kellie is also a passionate educator and will be presenting her Keynote presentation on Reimagining higher education for an AI future
ASCEPT speaker: Prof Victoria Cogger
Victoria was appointed the Director of the ANZAC Research Institute at Concord Hospital in February 2023. She has an international reputation for her scientific work on the aging liver and targeted drug delivery with a background in physiology, pharmacology and histology.
Early bird registration deadline: Wednesday 31 July 2024
Abstract submission deadline: Abstract submissions have now closed.
Please refer to the ASCEPT abstract template for submission guidelines.
Please join us in Christchurch for some great pharmacology and toxicology!
Early bird – member – NZD 345.00
Early bird – student member – NZD 145.00
Early bird – non-member – NZD 395.00
Early bird – student non-member NZD 195.00
Standard – member – NZD 395.00
Standard – student member – NZD 230.00
Standard – non-member – NZD 450.00
Standard – student non-member – NZD 280.00
Dinner function tickets are NZD 69.00 per person.
| Star rating | Name | Approx. price per night (as of 09/07/2024) | Distance walk to Town Hall |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 star | BreakFree on Cashel | NZD 185.00 | 13 minute walk |
| 4.5 star | Crowne Plaza Christchurch | 2 minute walk | |
| 3 star | Wyndham Garden Christchurch | NZD 226.00 | 4 minute walk |
| 4.5 star | Sudima Christchurch City | NZD 309.00 | 8 minute walk |
Instructions to access Crowne Plaza group rate:
- Click here
- Input dates (ensure dates fall within agreed date range. if any pre or post dates are included, agreed group rate will not be visible)
- Do not amend rate preference and click view prices
Booking terms for Crowne Plaza
Although credit card is required at time of booking, no deposit is taken and is an authorisation in the event of cancellation within 30 days.
Once booking is confirmed, the last date for cancellation would be 4 August. Delegates will pay for accommodation in full on arrival.
Ngā mihi
ASCEPT NZ Forum ASM Organising Committe
Dr Katie Burns (Chair), A/Prof Matt Doogue (Secretary), Dr Jacqui Hannam (Treasurer), Prof Michelle Glass, A/Prof Jack Flanagan, Lorna Pairman, Milan Sundermann.