ASEAN Marine animals & Snake Envenomation/Poisoning Management - AMSEM

prominent institutions and organisations. AMSEM highlights the efforts in various areas of Research Toxinology and Clinical Toxinology. This symposium offers interactive talks, forum and practical sessions by prominent international faculty and advisory members who are experts in their field. AMSEM aspires to bring closer various scientists and clinicians in the field of toxinology (biologist, taxonomist, pharmacologist, pharmacist and clinicians etc.), and to encourage sharing of information bridging the gap in knowledge and experience. AMSEM will benefit postgraduate students, toxicologist, toxinologist, paramedics, junior and senior medical officers, specialists/consultants, medical lecturers, pharmacists, poison center officers, related scientists, veterinarians and interested individuals. The open and friendly nature of AMSEM ensure sufficient opportunities for interaction with all faculty members. It is aspired that this meeting of experts and symposium forms a viable platform for advancement of Research Toxinology & Clinical Toxinology in Southeast Asia (ASEAN). AMSEM International Symposium covers the following areas of Research & Clinical Toxinology:
1. Identification of various marine animals & snakes of medical importance in ASEAN countries.
2. Physiology, Pharmacology and Molecular Biology of venom and anti-venom.
3. Pre-hospital, emergency and definitive treatment strategy for envenoming and poisoning from marine animals & snakes.
4. Networking and support for optimal treatment of envenomed patients.
5. Highlighting and resolving issues pertaining to envenomation/poisoning from animals as a neglected tropical disease.