International Association for the Study of Traditional Asian Medicine (IASTAM) Eighth International Congress of Traditional Asian Medicine

ICTAM VIII

September 9-13, 2013 Changwon, Gyeongsangnamdo, South Korea

The International Association for the Study of Traditional Asian Medicine (IASTAM) will hold its Eighth International Congress of Traditional Asian Medicine in the Changwon Convention Exhibition Centre, Changwon, Gyeongsangnamdo, South Korea from September 9-13, 2013. The theme for the Eighth Congress will be “Beyond Integration: Reflections on Asian Medicines in the 21st Century.” The sub-themes of the Congress will be “Canonisation and Textual Authority,” “The Mainstreaming of Asian Medicine,” “Spirits,” “Efficacy and Effectiveness,” “Networks and Systems” and “Asian Medicines in Global Health and Development.” The Congress will provide a forum for the latest scholarship in Asian Medicine.

The International Association for the Study of Traditional Asian Medicine (IASTAM) is the world's foremost community of scholars and practitioners devoted to understanding the history and contemporary practice of Asian medicines in all its many forms. IASTAM membership is made up of academics and clinicians, pharmacologists and epidemiologists, and many other stakeholders caring for the past, present and future of Asian medicines. IASTAM is also known for putting on the most exciting events and conferences in the field. Please join us for this exciting event in Korea that will feature many of the leading scholars and practitioners in the field of Asian Medicines.

The congress details may be found on the website of IASTAM www.iastam.org.