ASGO Annual Scientific Meeting 2020

ASGO ASM Postponed

We wish to formally advise that given the current COVID-19 situation and the lack of clarity from the Australian and State Governments regarding travel restrictions, it has been decided to postpone the ASGO 2020 Annual Scientific Meeting that was originally scheduled for 13th – 17th May then changed to the 14th to 17th October 2020 at Elements of Byron. The meeting will now be held from the 19th to 23rd May 2021.

We very much hope that you will still be able to join us in Byron Bay come May 2021.

Further details will be made available in due course.

It is with great pleasure that we invite you to attend the 2020 Scientific Meeting of the Australian Society Gynaecologic Oncologists (ASGO) in Byron Bay, Australia, from the 14th to 17th October 2020.

The venue for the meeting is Elements of Byron. Nestled on 50 acres of absolute beachfront, Elements Of Byron features private villas. Each villa features modern beach architecture and interiors inspired by the natural beauty Byron Bay has to offer.

Registrations and abstract submissions are are now open. We hope that you will be able to join us for the meeting and look forward to welcoming you in Byron Bay.

Andrea Garrett & Jim Nicklin
ASGO 2020 ASM Co Chairs

2020 ASGO ASM Organising Committee

Andrea Garrett - Conference Co Chair
Jim Nicklin - Conference Co Chair
Andrea Obermair - Scientific Chair
Nimithri Cabraal
Naven Chetty
Helen Green
Russell Land
Marcelo Nascimento
Lewis Perrin
Amy Tang

Prof Robert Coleman

Dr. Coleman is Professor, in the Department of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine at the University of Texas, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center and holds the Ann Rife Cox Chair in Gynecology and serves as Executive Director, Cancer Network Research. His research interests include drug discovery and novel therapeutics for ovarian, uterine, and cervical cancer, clinical trial development and statistical design. He is PI or co-PI for several CTEP-funded prospective clinical trials including those supporting the MDACC Ovarian and Uterine SPOREs, as well as, several partnered pharmaceutical sponsored trials. He is a project lead on the MDACC Gynecologic Cancer Moonshot and serves as a dyad Director of GOG-Partners, a clinical trials component of GOG Foundation, Inc. He has authored or coauthored over 500 scientific publications, including over 290 peer-reviewed original research articles.

A/Prof Jessica McAlpine

Dr. Jessica McAlpine is a Gynecologic Oncologist and Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of British Columbia and BC Cancer Agency, Vancouver, Canada. Her research focuses on molecular/genomic characterization of ovarian and endometrial cancers and ovarian cancer prevention. Dr. McAlpine is Director of the OVCARE gynecologic tissue bank.

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Fellows' and ASGO Members are invited to submit abstracts. Abstract submission is essential to qualify for the discounted fellow's/trainee's registration rate. Abstracts should be a maximum of 150 words and must be submitted by using the link below no later than
midnight (AEST) Friday 6th March 2020.

Abstracts submitted will be considered for the below awards:

Tony McCartney Surgical Innovation Prize

Tony McCartney made an enormous contribution to the wellbeing of Australian women suffering from a gynaecologic malignancy. He was an outstanding member of the Australian and New Zealand Society of Gynaecologic Oncologists and a true innovator. Tony developed the McCartney Tube and the technique for Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy. This revolutionized the management of women with endometrial cancer and laparoscopic surgery in general.

The Tony McCartney Surgical Innovation Prize will be awarded to an ASGO member or Fellow/Trainee for the best presentation (video or otherwise) describing an innovative surgical technique or procedure.

Keith Free Fellows Award
Awarded to the best abstract presented by a Fellow or Trainee.

Submit Abstract

Full Registration

Early bird registrations close at midnight on Friday 13th March 2020 (AEDT).

	Earlybird	Regular
Member	$1595	$1795
Non-Member	$1795	$1995
CGO Fellow	$775	$975
Other Trainee	$1250	$1350

Barefoot luxury. Absolute beachfront. Nature all around.
Discover the Elements of Byron at the ASGO Annual Scientific Meeting 2020.

Step inside Byron Bay’s award-winning beachfront resort. Luxury accommodation and world-class facilities hosting unforgettable experiences.

Luxury freestanding villa options, designed to delight every kind of visitor.
Award-winning design hosted in breathtaking nature. Unlimited in-house movies.
Exceed your expectations. Discover Byron Bay’s finest accommodation options.

Botanica Villa

Our most popular one-bedroom villa. King bed with ensuite, bathtub, and indoor living area.
$295/ night incl. 1 breakfast daily

Lagoon Edge Villa

One-bedroom villas nestled around the lagoon. King bed with ensuite and bathtub, indoor living area and outdoor dining terrace.
$305/ night incl 1 breakfast daily

Dunal Villa

One-bedroom villas, just a short stroll from the beach. King bed with ensuite, private bathhouse and indoor living area with gas fireplace.
$315/ night incl 1 breakfast daily

Superior Two Bedroom Villa

The two-bedroom villa for space and luxury. Generous ensuite bedrooms, freestanding bathtub, kitchen and indoor/outdoor living areas.
$495/ night incl 2 breakfast daily

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