CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION -----------------------------------------------------(2)
SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE ----------------------------------------(2)
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE --------------------------------------(3)
SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMS ------------------------------------------(4)
Social program --------------------------------------------------(6)
General Information ----------------------------------------(7)
Registration -------------------------------------------------------(8)
HOTEL ACCOMMODATION --------------------------------------(9)
Cancellation and refund --------------------------------(10)
PAYMENT --------------------------------------------------------------(11)
CORRESPONDENCE -----------------------------------------------(11)
TOURS ------------------------------------------------------------------ (12)

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(FORM A, FORM B and Abstract Form)

INTRODUCTION

The International Symposium for Chinese Medicinal Chemists (ISCMC) is sponsored by Chinese Pharmaceutical Association and Chinese Medicinal Chemists of Taiwan, Hong Kong and the Occident, held in every two years with the objectives to promote friendship and enhance communication and professional contact among practicing Medicinal Chemists in the Mainland, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and overseas. The first ISCMC was held successfully during July 19~23, 1998, in Taipei, organized by the School of Pharmacy of Taiwan University. The School of Pharmacy of the West China University of Medical Sciences and Pharmaceutical Association of Sichuan, are honored to host the second ISCMC.

The Conference will begin with Registration on the morning of October 15,2000 and the Welcome Mixer on the same evening, and will end on the evening of October 18,2000.

The Scientific Program of the Conference will consist of Plenary Lectures, Invited Lectures, and an anticipated large number of Oral and Poster Presentations. All parts of the Scientific Program will be held in Jinjiang Hotel. We wish to extend our warmest welcome to Chinese colleagues all over the world to attend the Conference and to contribute papers on new findings in the field of Medicinal Chemistry and related to Medicinal Chemistry. Graduate students in universities or institutes, both from domestic and overseas are particularly encouraged to participate. A substantial reduction in registration fees will be accorded to all bona fide student participants.
 
 

SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE

Chairman:
Prof. Li-He Zhang Beijing Medical University

Vice Chairmen:
Prof. Xin-Sheng Yao Shenyang Pharmaceutical University
Prof. Hu Zheng West China University of Medical Sciences

Members:
Prof. Albert S.C. Chan The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Prof. Kai-Xian Chen Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, CAS
Prof. Ji-Wang Chern National Taiwan University, Taipei
Prof. Zong-Ru Guo Institute of Materia Medica, CAMS, Beijing
Prof. Kuang-Chao Wang National Taiwan University, Taipei

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

Chairman:
Prof. Hu Zheng West China University of Medical Sciences

Members:
Prof. Jun-Chao Cai Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, CAS
Prof. Fen-Er Chen Fudan University, Shanghai
Prof. Mao-Sheng Cheng Shenyang Pharmaceutical University
Prof. Wei-Min Dai The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Prof. Jin-Gen Deng Chengdu Institute of Organic Chemistry, CAS
Prof. Xiao-Jiang Hao Kumming Institute of Botany, CAS
Prof. Wen-Long Huang China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing
Mr. Shu-Kun Lin Editor-in-Chief, Molecules MDPI Center, Basel
Prof. Liu-Hong Yun Beijing Institute of Toxicology & Pharmacology
Prof. Wei-Yong Ma Shanghai Institute of Pharmaceutical Industry
Prof. Da-Wei Ma Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry
Prof. Shi-Qi Peng Beijing Medical University, Beijing
Prof. Ren Wen Shanghai Medical University, Shanghai
Prof. Henry N.C. Wong The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Prof. Hong Xue The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Prof. Xiao-Jie Xu Beijing University
Prof. De-Quan Yu Institute of Materia Medica, CAMS, Beijing
Prof. Wan-Nian Zhang Second Military Medical University, Shanghai
Prof. Hao Zhang West China University of Medical Sciences
Prof. Yu-Guo Zhong West China University of Medical Sciences
Dr. Yong Wu Secretary-General West China University of Medical Sciences

The Symposium will include Plenary and Invited Lectures, and an anticipated large number of Oral and Poster Presentations on the latest developments in these fields:

1. Design of Medicinal Molecules.
2. The Relationship between Structure and Activity.
3. New Synthetic Methodology.
4. Combinatorial Chemistry and High Throughput Screening (HTS).
5. Discovery of New Lead Compounds and New Biological Targets of

 

 

Drugs Action.

6. Isolation, Structure Elucidation and Synthesis of Bioactive Natural

 

 

Products.

7. Molecular Pharmacology, Moleculariology Related to Medicinal

 

 

Chemistry.

8. Research and Development of New Drugs.
9. Outlook to Medicinal Chemistry in the 21^st Century.

The following distinguished Medicinal Chemists have accepted our invitations to give lectures at ISCMC-2000

Prof. Jun-Chao Cai Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, CAS

Prof. Albert S.C. Chan The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Prof. Kai-Xian Chen Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, CAS

Prof. Yu-Zong Chen National University of Singapore, Singapore

Prof. Zhen-Tao Che The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Prof. Wei-Min Dai The Hong Kong University of Science and

Technology

Prof. Sheng-Chu Kuo Chinese Medical and Pharmaceutical College,

Taizhong , Taiwan

Prof. Wei-Yong Ma Shanghai Institute of Pharmaceutical Industry

Prof. Da-Wei Ma Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry

Prof. Chung-Ming Sun National Dong Hwa University, Hualien, Taiwan

Prof. Bai-Qin Qiang Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, CAMS

Dr Hsin-Hsiung Tai University of Kentucky, Lexington, U.S.A.

Prof. Wei-Sheng Tian Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry

Prof. Cherng-Chyi Tzeng Kaohsiung Medical University ,Taiwan

Prof. Kuang-Chao Wang National Taiwan University, Taipei

Dr. Min-Min Wang Emory University , Atlanta, U.S.A.

Prof. Ren Wen Shanghai Medical University

Prof. Xiao-Jie Xu Beijing University, Beijing

Prof. Xin-Sheng Yao Shenyang Pharmaceutical University

Prof. De-Quan Yu Institute of Materia Medica, CAMS, Beijing

Prof. Liu-Hong Yun Beijing Institute of Toxicology & Pharmacology

Prof. Qi-Dong You China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing

Prof. Li-He Zhang Beijing Medical University

Prof. Wan-Nian Zhang Second Military Medical University, Shanghai

Prof. Hu Zheng West China University of Medical Sciences

…………………………………………………………………………….etc

Oral and Poster Presentations

Only a limited number of authors will be asked to present their work orally during Presentation Session. Those selected authors will be informed of the opportunity by the September 5,2000.

Each Poster will have dimensions of 90cm×100cm and should be affixed on the assigned area.

Abstracts

Plenary and Invited Lectures, Oral and Poster Presentations as well as authors of contributed papers must submit an English Abstract of one page which will be printed in the book of Abstracts for distribution to registrants at the Symposium. The guidelines for the preparation of Abstracts are printed in the Abstracts Form and must be strictly followed. It is recommended that key references to the literature should be included at the end of the provided Abstract. For each paper, please submit before August 15, 2000, the original and two copies of a one-page Abstract.

Provisional Symposium Schedule
 

	Morning	Afternoon	Evening
October 15 (Sunday)	Registration	Registration	Welcome Mixer
October 16 (Monday)	Opening Ceremony; Plenary and Invited Lectures	Invited Lectures; Oral Presentations
October 17 (Tuesday)	Plenary and Invited Lectures	Excursion or Shopping
October 18 (Wednesday)	Plenary and Invited Lectures; Oral Presentations	Invited Lectures; Oral And Poster Presentations	Closing Banquet
October19- (Thursday)	Visits of famous scenic spots such as Jiuzhaigou, Dujiangyan etc.

 

Welcome Mixer on October 15, 2000

The Welcome Mixer for all participants and accompanying members who join the Accompanying Persons Program will be held free of charge on the evening of October 15. At the Mixer, beer, soft drinks and a variety of foods will be served.

Conference Excursion on October 17, 2000

The Conference Excursion will be organized on the afternoon of October 17. Participants will tour in Chengdu. Booking can be made at the registration desk on October 15 and 16.

Conference Banquet on October 18, 2000

The Closing Banquet will be held in the evening of October 18. Booking can made in advance by filling out the relevant part of FORM A or at the registration desk on October 15 and 16.

Tickets: US$ 25 per person

Language

The official language for the conference will be English or Chinese. No simultaneous translation will be provided.

Venue

The Conference will be held in Jinjiang Hotel.

Badges

Badges will be issued to all registrants, who are required to wear them at all the scientific and social activities throughout the conference.

Visa

A valid passport is required for any visitor entering China. Please contact the Chinese Consulate in your country for detail regarding visa and entry requirement.

Letter of Invitation

Requests for Letters of Invitation indicated in Form A reaching the Secretary-General of the Conference by August 15, 2000, will be responded to as soon as possible. Similar letters to the authors of accepted Oral Poster Presentation will accompany the Notification of Acceptance. Please be informed that such invitation is intended solely for assisting participants in any applying from their institution for funds to meet the expenses for attending the Conference or for entry visa application. No financial implication whatsover on the part of the Conference Organizing Committee is suggested.

Currency

The Renminbi Yuan is the only legal tender in China. Foreign currency exchange is available at the airport, Bank of China and some hotels.

Climate

In October, the temperature in Chengdu is between 15-26^oC.

Registration is required for all participants. Registration will be held in Jinjiang Hotel and Binjiang Hotel between 10:00 and 20:00 on Sunday, October 15 during which participants will collect their registration materials. Late registration can also be made from 8:30 to 20:00 on Monday , October 16, in Jinjiang Hotel and Binjiang Hotel. Booking for the Conference Excursion, Tour and Closing Banquet can also be made during these duration.

Registration Fees

Each participant should complete one copy of the Registration Form (the attached FORM A) and return them to the Secretary-General of the Conference together with the appropriate registration fee. Registration fees for the Conference are as follows:

By August 15, 2000 After August 15, 2000

Participant US$ 160 US$ 200

Accompanying Person US$ 80 US$ 100

Student ^b US$ 80 US$ 100

^{a Inclusive of Welcome Mixer, Conference Excursion and Accompanying Person Program}

^{b Confirmation of student status by a written statement from his/her supervisor required}

Special rates have been negotiated with Jinjiang Hotel (five-star) and Binjiang Hotel (equal to two-star) for participants. All rooms are fully air-conditioned and equipped with telephone, private bath and colour TV .

Room Rates:

Jinjiang Hotel: Standarded Room US$ 80

Binjiang Hotel Standarded Room US$ 20

Hotel Deposit

The hotel deposit is one night room rate.

Hotel Reservation

For those who need to book rooms, please fill in hotel reservation on FORM A and return them to the Secretary-General of the Conference with deposit before August 15, 2000. Any reservation without deposit will not be considered as valid.

Notes:

1. Room rates include breakfast.
2. All rooms are standard twin. For those who intend to share rooms, please

 

 

indicate your roommate’s name, the fee will be paid by you and your

roommate in half each.

3. Any change to a reservation before your arrival must be notified to the

The Address of Jinjiang Hotel and Binjiang Hotel

Jinjiang Hotel: 80,Section 2, Ren Min Nan Lu, Chengdu

Binjiang Hotel: 16, Section 1 Binjiang Road, Chengdu

There are several ways to reach the hotel. The details are given in the following section

From Shuangliu International Airport

1. By taxi

The most convenient way from Shuangliu International Airport to Jinjiang Hotel and Binjiang Hotel is by taxi. The fare is RMB 40-50(about 5 US$) including highway tolls fees.

2. By Bus

Take the bus at the airport and get off at the last stop (the fare is RBM 10, about 1.2 US$), it only takes three minutes to walk to Jinjiang Hotel and six minutes to walk to Binjiang Hotel.

From Chengdu Railway Station

1. By taxi

The most convenient way from Chengdu Railway Station to Jinjiang Hotel and Binjiang Hotel is by taxi. The fare is RBM 15-20(about 2US$).

2. By Bus

Take the bus No.16 at Chengdu Railway Station and get off at Jinjiang Hotel Stop( the fare is RBM 2), it takes two minutes to walk to Jinjiang Hotel and five minutes to walk to Binjiang Hotel.
 
 

Cancellation must be made in writing to the Secretary-General of the Conference for receiving the refund.

Before Sep. 15, 2000. After Sep. 15, 2000.

Registration Fee 60% refund* no refund

Hotel Deposit no refund no refund

*Refund will be made after the Conference.
 
 

Registration fee, hotel deposit, Closing Banquet fee should be in US dollars and paid by following methods:

1. Payment in advance

1. Bank transfer to:

Mail to: Prof. Hu Zheng

School of Pharmacy

West China University of Medical Sciences

Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041

P.R. China

B. Payment On-Site

Cash, traveller’s cheque are acceptable.

Notes:

1. In order to avoid any trouble in money transfer, please send a copy of your remittance invoice or receipt together with your Registration Form.
2. Bank charge be borne by the participant.

All correspondence on matters relating to ISCMC-2000, Registration and Hotel registration ,Accompanying Program( Form A), and submission of Abstracts of papers, and Form B should be directed to:

Dr Yong Wu

Secretary-General, ISCMC-2000

School of Pharmacy

West China University of Medical Sciences

Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041

P.R. China

Tel:86-28-5503666 Fax:86-28-5437960, 5501609

E-mail: [email protected]

Introduction

1. Chengdu Giant Panda Base-place

 

 

Giant Panda, a symbol of biodiversity conservation, peace and friendship, is the "national treasure" of China and beloved by people from all over the world. She distributes only in Sichuan, Shanxi and Gansu provinces. The number of Giant Panda is no more than 1,000 in wild area, more than 80% of them live in Sichuan province. The Giant Panda is also nature’s gift to Sichuan province.

Chengdu Giant Panda Base-place, located in the northern suburb of Chengdu. Many endangered species such as Giant Panda, red panda, black-necked crane, white stork and swan etc are living in here. Ninety species of birds belonged to 29 sections also inhabit in the artificial ecology vegetation zone made with more than 300 species of species of plants belonged to 68 section. Located at the Base, Giant Panda Museum provides interesting educational information about a variety of species native to China. Many types of bamboo, trees, and flowers thrive at the Base. Several species of birds characterizing a fine spring day with fresh air, shadowy trees. The human-made structures have been designed to blend weel with the natural scenery, all kinds of rare endangered wildlife live and multiply leisurely in the base.

2. Jiuzhaigou

It is celebrated for unique virgin quietness and mystery under heave. The sparkling snow-covered peaks and dark green forests remind people of the remote North-European scenery. There are over 100 plateau lakes of various sizes in dozens of kilometers in length. The lakes, waterfalls and streams are magnificent, elegant, serene, extremely fascinating. Because of clear water and glittering stones at the bottom of the lakes, Spark Lake, Multi-colored Pool etc. refract sunlight so as to engender the dreamlike splendors. The visitors coming here doubt whether they have been into a fairyland. Pearl Beach is clear and smooth. On it numerous pellets of silvery beads twinkle. It has not only the grandeur of Huangguoshu Cataract, the grace of Dolongqiu, but also beautiful, natural elegant and bright charm.

3. Dujiangyan Irrigation System

Dujiangyan Irrigation System is a famous ancient irrigation works. The laboring people began to build Dujiangyan during the Warring States Period. Magistrate of a Prefecture Li Bing and his son went on with the building on the basis of the predecessors’ construction. The main part of Dujiangyan is a bifurcation project in the center of Mingjiang River where the bamboo crates filled with cobbles are stacked. The Mingjiang River playing havoc is separated into inner and outer ones which have two functions: flood discharge and irrigation. As a result the Mingjiang River turned harm into good. In the past 2000 years Dujiangyan irrigation works has nurtured the agricultural production of "the Land of Abundance". It is a rare example. Dujiangyan built by pilling up cobbles like jades is dressed in green , and clear waters flow forever and ever.

4.Mt. Emei

Mt. Emei is one of China’s four Buddhist shrines. The whole mountain is over 200 kilometers in length and breadth. Wanfodong , the highest peak of the mountain, is 3,098 meters above sea level. Beautiful and high-rising is all its variety. It has been described as a "beauty spot under heaven" by Chinese men of letters since ancient times.

The whole mountain has some dozens of temples on the basis of the mountain at the back which each has distinguishing features. There are many famous landscapes on the mountain, especially the "Four Wonders of Mt. Emei" on the golden summit—sunrise, sea of clouds, Buddha’s halo and Holy lamp and visible groups of monkeys are known far and wide. and attract numerous visitors at home and abroad.

5. Leshan Statue of Buddha

At the beginning of Tangxuanzong era ( 713 A.D.), a monk named Shi Haitong in Lingyun Temple enlisted money and recruited laborers to dig and construct the Statue of Buddha and wished it would bless locals from flood calamities. After ninety years, it was completed in the 19^th year, Zhengyuan (803 A.D.).

The Statue is 71 meters in height. Its head is 14.7 meters high, 10 meters in diameter, and there are 1021 hair knits on it. Its shoulder is 28 meters wide while its foot back is 8.5 meters wide and 11 meters long. The mountain itself can be called a Buddha and none of other statues of Buddha can be its peers. It is solemn in shape and wonderful in design and it even has invisible drainage system which has made it undergo weather-beaten for over one thousand years, but still sit beside the torrential running water safe and steady to date. In recent years another huge Sleeping Figure of Buddha has been discovered in Leshan. The visitors all sigh with emotion the mystical, majestic and beautiful land which has made a lasting pleasant impression on them.

Tours Information
 

Tour Spots	Spending Day of Tour	Tour Prices
Leshan-Mt.Emei	2days	75 US$
Jiuzhaigou	4days	190 US$
Dujiangyan-Mt.Qingcheng	1 day	35 US$

Note:

1. The tours prices quoted are per person including tour guide, bus entrance

 

 

fees, three-star hotel accommodations, regular meals and insures.

2. Booking with Tours Agency can be made at the registration desk on

FORM A

*Please type or write in block letters.

*Please return this Form A together with Abstract of paper (one top quality, laser-printed, non-folded original and two copies of a one-page), FORM B and a copy of your remittance invoice before August 15, 2000 to Dr. Yong Wu ( School of Pharmacy West China University of Medical Sciences, Chengdu, 610041, P.R. China)

Name Sex: o Male o Female

Title: (please select) ?Prof. ?Dr. ? Mr. ? Ms.

Affiliation (University, Institute or Company):

Mailing Address:_______________________________________________

Telephone: Fax:

E-mail:
Please check in the proper squares below:

I am a graduate student and wish to claim reduced registration fee. A statemen from my supervisor confirming my status is enclosed.

o I am submitting a paper and Form B is enclosed.

I am not submitting a paper but wish to obtain a letter of invitation and attend the

? I wish to attend the Closing Banquet on the evening of October 18,2000

• I wish to book a room of Jinjiang Hotel (five-star)
• I wish to book a room of Binjiang Hotel (equal to two star)
• I want to book a room only for myself
• I want to share one room with ?Mr./Ms. ?any other participant

Participants	By August 15,2000	After August 15,2000	Amount
Participant	US$ 160	US$ 200	A
Accompanying Person	US$ 80	US$ 100	B
Banquetb	US$ 25	US$ 25	C
Studentc	US$ 80	US$ 100	D

^{aInclusive of Welcome Mixer, Conference Excursion and Accompanying Person Program
b The Closing Banquet fee can be paid at registration desk.
c Confirmation of student status by a written statement from his/her supervisor required}

Hotel	Counter Rates	Conference Quotations	Amount
Jinjiang	US$ 110	US$ 80	E*
Binjiang	US$ 35	US$ 20	F*

* ONE NIGHT DEPOSIT is required upon reservation. Room rates include breakfast and service charge. All rooms are Standard Twins. If you intend to share rooms with an other person, you only need to pay half of the tariff.

Note:

1. The lunch and supper will be arranged by Organizing Committee and the fee will be paid at the registration desk or arranged by yourself.
2. Registration, hotel deposit, Closing Banquet fees should be paid in US dollars by following methods:

1. Bank transfer to:

Mail to: Prof. Hu Zheng
School of Pharmacy
West China University of Medical Sciences
Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041
P.R. China

Please return this form a together with Abstract of paper (one top quality, laser-printed, non-folded original and two copies of a one-page), FORM B and a copy of your remittance invoice before August 15, 2000 to
Dr. Yong Wu
School of Pharmacy
West china University of Medical Sciences
Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041
P.R. China
 
 

FORM B

The author(s) are encouraged to send the title of submitted paper(s) and their address by e-mail to:[email protected]
Name(s) of author(s)^a:____________________________________
^aIndicate principal author by asterisk and presenting author by underlining.
Title of Poster Paper:___________________________________
 
 
 
 

Mailing address of principal author:
 
 
 
 
 
 

Signature of principal author
 
 

Date

Please return this form b together with Abstract of paper(one top quality, laser-printed, non-folded original and two copies of a one-page), Form A and a copy of your remittance invoice before August 15, 2000 to:

Dr. Yong Wu
School of Pharmacy
West china University of Medical Sciences
Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041
P.R. China
Tel:86-28-5503666 Fax:028-5587960
E-mail :[email protected]
 

Abstract Form

The Abstract should be typed on a white non-glossy A4 paper in English, noting the following: the TITLE IN CAPITAL (14pt) within the top 2.5 cm (1’); the authors and affiliation within the next 2.5 cm (1pt), with the principal author indicated by a superscript asterisk: the text, formulae, figures, and bibliography (12pt) in the remaining space of 16 cm ×20 cm (6.5’×8’); all written material must be typed and the structures clearly drawn preferably by a computer; references in the text should be denoted by superscript numbers and listed at the end using standard Chemical Abstracts Source Service Index (CASSI) terminology followed by YEAR, volume, page; Letter type in Times New Roman 12 Point; errors, corrections, and smudges should be avoided, since the Abstract will be reproduced photographically in preparing the Book of Abstracts.
 
 

Each poster board will measure 90cm×110cm in size with a number assigned to it. The TITLE should be written in CAPITALS of at least 2cm high in the top 10cm, the name(s) of the authors in the next 10cm with letters at least 1cm high. The name of the author presenting the poster should be underlined. The test, figures, tables, structural formulae etc. should be clearly arranged, with a well defined introduction, followed by results and discussion and ending with the conclusion, all in a logical sequence. Each page should be numbered and the display should be easily legible from a distance of one meter. The effectiveness of your presentation will be enhanced by mounting the sheets on colored construction paper to improve the graphic impact. However, the mounting should not be done on heavy stock which may be difficult to attach onto the poster board.

Please return your Abstract of paper(one top quality, laser-printed, non-folded original and two copies of a one-page) together with Form A, FORM B and a copy of your remittance invoice before August 15, 2000 to

Dr. Yong Wu
School of Pharmacy West China University of Medical Sciences
Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041
P.R. China