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c o m b i n e d a n n u a l s c i e n t i f i c m e e t i n g SOMANZ/ADIPS 2008 31 October -2 November 2008 Adelaide Hilton, South Australia Registration and Meeting Information Abstract Deadline 12 September 2008 Gold Sponsor: Silver Sponsors:

SOMANZ / ADIPS 2008 information SOMANZ/ADIPS INFORMATION The members of the Organising Committee would like to extend an invitation to you to attend the SOMANZ/ADIPS 2008 Combined Annual Scientific Meeting. The three day program (31 October 2 November) will feature state of the art lectures by our invited speakers. Dr Ray Powrie, Associate Professor of Medicine and Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Senior Vice President, Quality and Clinical Effectiveness, Women and Infants Hospital, Providence Rhode Island, USA Dr Peter Damm, Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and Chief Physician, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Hospital of Copenhagen, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark The three day program will include clinical updates and refreshers in the format of lectures, workshops, interesting case presentation and scientific free communications sessions. A range of obstetric medicine and diabetes in pregnancy related topics will be discussed with entertaining and informative debates on controversial issues. Abstracts will be called for scientific and clinical case presentations with a deadline of 12 September 2008. We are sure that physicians, anaesthetists, maternal-fetal medicine sub-specialists, specialist obstetricians, midwives, diabetic educators, researchers, and trainees will find the program of great value. We look forward to your participation in this event. Dr Peter Muller and Dr Bill Jeffries Local Organising Committee SOMANZ/ADIPS 2008 Combined Annual Scientific Meeting Conference Venue Hilton Adelaide, South Australia 233 Victoria Square, Adelaide SA 5000 Tel: +61 8 8217 2000 Fax: +61 8 8217 2001 http://www.adelaide.hilton.com/ The Hilton Adelaide, in the heart of the City is a landmark hotel that has become an integral accommodation partner for conference business, special events and tourism for South Australia. The first five star hotel in South Australia earning an enviable reputation for quality service, entertainment and hospitality. Organising Committee Dr Peter Muller, Perinatal Medicine, Women s and Children s Hospital, SA Dr Bill Jeffries, Division of Medicine, Lyell McEwin Health Service, SA Meeting Secretariat Ms Lara Birchby SOMANZ/ADIPS Meeting Secretariat The Meeting People Pty Ltd PO Box 882 UNLEY SA 5061 Tel: +61 8 8177 2215 Fax: +61 8 8177 2251 Email: lara@themeetingpeople.com.au 2 Registration and Meeting Information

SOMANZ / ADIPS 2008 program Friday 31 October SOMANZ/ADIPS 0830-0850 Registration/Coffee 0850-0900 Opening Bill Jeffries/Peter Muller Chair Session 1 Chris Nolan 0900-0945 Plenary Lecture-ADIPS Type II DM and Obesity Peter Damm 0945-1015 Detection and management for Macrosomia Jan Dickinson 1015-1045 Fetal programming and DM Julie Owens 1045-1115 Morning Tea Chair Session 2 Claire McLintock 1115-1200 Intrapartum Medical Complications Ray Powrie 1200-1230 Evaluation of Pulmonary embolus Peter Moore 1230-1300 Thrombolysis in Pregnancy Erin Clark 1300-1400 Lunch Chair Session 3 Stephen Gatt 1400-1430 Severe Mitral or aortic Stenosis: When to worry! Margaret Arstall 1430-1500 Severe Mitral or Aortic Stenosis; Anaesthetic management John Crowhurst 1500-1530 Anaesthesia in the High BMI Gravid Kym Osborn 1530-1600 Afternoon Tea Chair Session 4 Bill Hague/Peter Muller 1600-1700 Patient Presentation PE/ Type2 DM High BMI Panel Discussion Preconception: Peter Damm, Ray Powrie Steroids Repeat: and Jan Dickinson When to deliver: 1700 Poster session and Welcoming Reception Saturday 1 November SOMANZ 0800-0830 Registration/Coffee/Welcome Session 5 Chair Gus Dekker 0830-0930 SOMANZ Plenary Lecture - Sepsis Ray Powrie 0930-1010 The effect of asthma on fetal growth Vicky Clifton 1010-1030 Morning Tea Session 6 Chair To be confirmed 1030-1130 Fetus and Mother after delivery of the Diabetic pregnancy Peter Damm 1130-1300 Free Communications Chair: Jodie Dodd 1230-1330 Lunch Session 7 Chair Peter Muller/Jan Dickenson 1330-1400 The Placenta: What can it tell us? Yee Khong 1400-1430 Understanding Fetal Doppler Chris Wilkinson 1430-1500 How to increase antenatal detection of the SGA fetus Lesley McCowan 1500-1530 Afternoon Tea Session 8 Chair Bill Jeffries 1530-1600 Iodine Deficiency Aidan McElduff 1600-1630 Vitamin D Deficiency To be confirmed 1630-1700 Metformin, The new standard for GDM? Pro - Janet Rowen Con - Barry Walters 1700-1710 SOMANZ/ADIPS Closure of Combined Meeting Chris Nolan/Claire McLintock 1710-1740 ADIPS Council Meeting 1900 Conference Dinner Registration and Meeting Information 3

program SOMANZ / ADIPS 2008 Sunday 2 November SOMANZ 0830-0845 Opening Chair 0845-0945 Breakfast with the Experts Panel Controversies in Preeclampsia! Ray Powrie MgSO4: Gus Dekker For whom? Mark Brown Neonatal Neuro protection Eclampsia Jodie Dodd Steroids for HELLP 0945-1030 Free Communications 1030-1100 Morning tea Chair To be confirmed 1100-1230 Case Presentations 1230-1240 Closing remarks Lunch Sunday 2 November ADIPS 0900 To be confirmed 0940 Insulin Pumps and Pregnancy Glynis Ross 1055 Morning Tea 1120 Free communications 1200 Ultrasound surveillance of Diabetic pregnancy Peter Muller 1230 Update on HAPO Jeremy Oats and David McIntyre 1300 Prize Presentations and close Lunch 4 Registration and Meeting Information

SOMANZ / ADIPS 2008 instructions Instructions for Preparation and Submission of Abstracts SOMANZ / ADIPS 2008 Combined Annual Scientific Meeting Hilton Adelaide, South Australia 31 October 2 November 2008 Submission Deadline: 12 September 2008 1. Typing Instructions All abstracts are to be submitted electronically. There is no editing or proof reading process. The following instructions have been designed to assist you in preparing your abstract to ensure that the reproduction in the conference proceedings is of high quality. There will not be an official abstract form. Type within a rectangle 12.5cm wide and 16cm high. The font used should be Arial 10 point. Use single line spacing. The title should be in capitals at the top of the abstract. Underline author s names. The name of the presenting author should be indicated by an asterisk (*). The authors names should be followed by their institution. The abbreviations ACT, NSW, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC and NZ are acceptable. A single blank line should separate the header block and the main text. Standard abbreviations may be used. Special or unusual abbreviations must be placed in parentheses after the first use of the full word. If references are cited they should be listed at the foot of the abstract. They should be separated from the main body by a single blank line. Do not indent. 2. Instructions of Content for Scientific Abstracts The abstract should contain: The study s objective; A statement of methods used; A summary of results; Conclusions. Tables are permitted, but only within the allocated space. 3. Instructions for Submitting Clinical Cases for Discussion Interesting clinical cases can be submitted for consideration for discussion. Please limit to 150 words. 4. Poster Presentations There will be no formal poster session however posters are welcomed. Please submit an abstract in the same format as for oral presentations and indicate your preference for oral or poster. 5. Submission by Email Email your abstract or case study to the Meeting Secretariat - lara@themeetingpeople.com.au Abstracts submitted by email must be presented in Windows 2000 or later. Other formats are not recongnised. Please name your computer file with your surname first followed by your initial. Direct enquires regarding abstracts to Ms Lara Birchby SOMANZ/ADIPS Meeting Secretariat Email: lara@themeetingpeople.com.au Tel: +61 8 8177 2215 Fax: +61 8 8177 2251 Registration and Meeting Information 5

information SOMANZ / ADIPS 2008 Social Events WELCOME RECEPTION Date: Friday 31 October Time: 5.30pm - 7.00pm Venue: Hilton Adelaide, Balcony Rooms Cost: Included in full and student registration Additional tickets for accompanying persons can be purchased at $55 per ticket. All delegates must indicate on the registration form if they will be attending this function. CONFERENCE DINNER Date: Saturday 1 November Time: 7.30 pm - 11.30 pm Venue: South Australian Museum Cost: $80 per ticket All tickets for delegates and accompanying persons can be purchased at $80. The cost includes a three course dinner. Drinks can be purchased on the night. All delegates must indicate on the registration form if they will be attending this function. NB This function is not included in the full SOMANZ/ADIPS registration. Registration Fees Online registration is available at www.somanz.org/annual Registration Type (GST Included) Early before Late after 16 September 2008 16 September 2008 Full member $475 $575 Non-member $575 $675 Full Trainee/Registrar $350 $400 Full student $250 $250 Day Registration (Friday or Saturday) $250 $350 Day Registration (Sunday) $150 $250 Registration Inclusions: Full and student registration includes: entry to all scientific sessions and displays programmed morning and afternoon teas and lunches from Friday to Sunday conference satchel, programme and conference proceedings Welcome Reception (Friday) Day registration includes: entry to all scientific sessions on the day you have registered programmed morning and afternoon teas and lunches on that day conference satchel, programme and conference proceedings Cancellations Cancellations must be advised in writing to the Conference Secretariat by 16 September 2008. There is an $80 cancellation fee. Refunds will only be issued in exceptional circumstances after this date, but substitute delegates are acceptable. Payment of Fees Payment can be made by credit card (Visa and Mastercard are the only cards accepted) or by personal or organisation cheque. Please make cheques in Australian Dollars payable to: Society of Obstetric Medicine of Australia and New Zealand All registrations will be acknowledged in writing. If you do not receive a written acknowledgement within 14 days of despatch of your form, please contact the Secretariat to ensure that your details have been received. Please fax a copy of your form to the Secretariat if it is being processed through a large organisation. We suggest you make a copy of this form for your own records. Registrations will only be acknowledged once payment has been received. 6 Registration and Meeting Information

SOMANZ / ADIPS 2008 information Federal Goods & Services Tax (GST) Australia has a Federal Goods and Services Tax (GST) of 10%. Overseas delegates are not exempt from paying this tax. All fees and costs quoted in the brochure are GST inclusive. The SOMANZ is registered for GST - the ABN is 30 254 264 937. Upon payment of the registration fee, the registration form becomes a tax invoice. Liability In case of industrial disruption or other external events causing disruption to the meeting, the Organising Committee of the ASM accepts no responsibility for loss of monies incurred by delegates. Privacy Personal information, as defined under the national privacy legislation, The Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2001, will be treated in accordance with the National Privacy Principles and only shared with related or third parties in accordance with those principles. Disclaimer The Conference Programme and registration information is correct at the time of printing. However, the organisers reserve the right to change the information where necessary without notice. Membership You can obtain further information regarding membership, and membership application forms, from each Society s website. - http://www.somanz.org - http://www.adips.org/ Both societies will be on-site during the meeting to assist with membership information and the updating of information. Accommodation Please state your arrival and departure dates and enclose one night s accommodation payment with your registration. The deposit is forwarded to the hotel and you are responsible for paying the balance on your departure. If your choice of room is unavailable, the Secretariat will try to place you in accommodation of similar standard and price. The Secretariat will not accept accommodation bookings after 29 September 2008. After that date delegates must make their own arrangements directly with the hotels. These rates are available only by booking through the SOMANZ/ADIPS Meeting Secretariat. Early reservations are encouraged. Reservations are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed. The special conference accommodation rate is available for extended stays. Rooms are not guaranteed for check in before 1400 hours. To ensure your immediate occupation of your room on arrival if prior to 1400 hours, you may pre-register your room (book and pay for the night before). Please indicate on your registration form. All accommodation rates include 10% GST. A tax invoice for accommodation will be issued by the hotel upon checkout. A deposit of at least one night s tariff is required to secure your booking. Accommodation CANNOT BE BOOKED unless at least one night s tariff is received. Alternatively, your credit card details can be passed on to the hotel to secure your booking. Change of Accommodation Booking Any change to, or cancellation of, an accommodation booking must be made in writing to the Meeting Secretariat and not directly to the hotel. Last minute changes to accommodation will only be accepted at the discretion of the Meeting Secretariat subject to individual circumstances and hotel policy. The Secretariat can make bookings directly for you at the following establishments: All hotel rates quoted are in Australian Dollars and GST inclusive. Hilton Adelaide, South Australia 233 Victoria Square, Adelaide SA 5000 Tel: +61 8 8217 2000 Fax: +61 8 8217 2001 http://www.adelaide.hilton.com/ Rates: Hilton Guest Room Hilton Guest Deluxe Room $215 per room per night $270 per room per night Registration and Meeting Information 7

information SOMANZ / ADIPS 2008 Franklin Central Apartments 36 Franklin Street, Adelaide SA 5000 Tel: 1300 66 22 88 Fax: +61 8 8210 6333 http://www.franklinapartments.com.au Rates: One Bedroom Apartment $149 per room per night (1 x Queen bed and 1 x double sofa bed Max. 2 persons) Two Bedroom Apartment $180 per room per night (1 x Queen bed and 1 x single and 1 x double sofa bed Max. 4 persons) To book your accommodation, please indicate on the registration form. Other Information Travel Insurance The conference organisers recommend delegates purchase travel insurance including cover for non-refundable conference registration fees. Local Transport The Adelaide Airport is a twenty-five minute drive from the Hilton Adelaide. A taxi from the airport to the Hilton Adelaide costs approx. $20-25. Airport Shuttle To be updated Suburban Taxi 13 10 08 Yellow Cabs 13 22 27 Adelaide Independent Taxi 13 22 11 Car Parking Car parking is available in the Central Market Car Park every day. The parking station is located above the Central Market. Cars can enter either from 21-59 Grote St or Gouger St. The height clearance of the Grote St entrance is 2060mm. The Car Park is open from 6.30 am 1.00 am on Friday and Saturday at various rates however there is free parking on Sunday from 9.00 am 10 pm. Registration Desk The Registration Desk will be located on the mezzanine level of the Hilton Adelaide outside the Ballrooms and will be open at the following times: Friday 31 October Saturday 1 November Sunday 2 November 7.30 am 6.30 pm 8.30 am 6.00 pm 8.30 am 1.00 pm 8 Registration and Meeting Information

SOMANZ / ADIPS registration form SOMANZ / ADIPS Combined Annual Scientific Meeting 2008 Section 1: Personal Details ABN 30 254 264 937 Hilton Adelaide, South Australia 31 October 2 November Online registration is available at www.somanz.org/annual Title: First Name: Family Name: Preferred name for Namebadge: Position: Organisation: Address: Suburb: State: Postcode: Telephone: Facsimile: Email: Accompanying Person First Name: (as you wish it to appear on name badge) Family Name: MEMBERSHIP SOMANZ MEMBER YES / NO Special Requirements (dietary, disability etc) ADIPS MEMBER YES / NO PRIVACY I do not wish my personal details to be included in the Participant List (name, organisation and state/country) distributed to delegates, sponsors and exhibitors at the ASM. Section 2: Registration Fees Registration Type (GST Included) Early before Late after 16 September 2008 16 September 2008 Full member $475 $575 Non-member $575 $675 Full Trainee/Registrar $350 $400 Full student $250 $250 Day Registration (Friday or Saturday) $250 $350 Day Registration (Sunday) $150 $250 Section 3: Accommodation Please complete and tick (a) N.B. Accommodation reservations will not be accepted by the Secretariat after 29 September 2008. I do NOT wish the Conference Secretariat to reserve accommodation on my behalf because I am making my own arrangements. Please make reservations for me as follow (number your choices in order of preference): Hilton Adelaide Single Double Twin Guest Room $215 $215 $215 Guest Deluxe Room $270 $270 $270 I will be sharing my room with No. of nights accommodation required: In: / /08 Out: / /08 Arrival time/date: Departure time/date: Special requirements (eg. non-smoking): NB: Deposit of one night s accommodation charge is required to book the room. Franklin Central Apartments Single Double Twin One Bedroom Apartment (Max 2. persons) $149 $149 $149 Two Bedroomed Apartment (Max. 4 persons) $180 $180 $180 Section 4: Social Functions Welcome Reception - Inclusive Yes / No Welcome Reception - Extra Ticket @ $55 = $ Conference Dinner - Extra Ticket Number: @ $80 = $ NB: Welcome reception included in full registration only Payment: Section 2: $ Section 3: $ Section 4: $ Total Payment: A$ Please circle your method of payment I wish to pay by Cheque or please debit my Mastercard Visa Card Cheques should be made payable to Society of Obstetric Medicine of Australia and New Zealand Credit Card Number Card Holder s Name Expiry Date on Card / Signature of Cardholder Send Form & payments to: SOMANZ / ADIPS 2008 Meeting Secretariat, Ms Lara Birchby, The Meeting People Pty Ltd PO Box 882, UNLEY SA 5061 Tel: +61 8 8177 2215 Fax: +61 8 8177 2251 Email: lara@themeetingpeople.com.au