Some very important CBW meetings:

1. CBMTS V - Spiez Laboratory Switzerland, 25-30 April 2004. This is the fifth international symposium in Spiez and the tenth meeting in the CBMTS series. Page 3

2. Eighth International Symposium on Protection Against CBW. This grandfather of all CBW meetings takes place in Gothenberg, Sweden from 2-6 June ‘04. Page 12

3. Development of International Collaboration in Infectious Disease Research, 8-10 September 2004, VECTOR, Novosibirsk, Russia. Second Announcement will be in the 23 June, 04-3 issue.

4. 4th SISPAT, Singapore, 4-10 December 2004. This 4th meeting in collaboration with the CBMTS, will be the most important meeting for CBW protection science and medical professionals ever held in the Pacific area. The Pharmaceutical Workshop, 4/5 Dec, is exceptionally important. Page 7

in association with the Chemical and Biological Medical Treatment Symposium (CBMTS) Series:

6th to 10th Dec 2004
Shangri-La Hotel
Singapore

Purpose of the Symposium

          The 4th Singapore International Symposium On Protection Against Toxic Substances (SISPAT) in association with the Chemical & Biological Medical Treatment Symposia (CBMTS) series aims to bring together scientists, engineers, medical and other professionals from government, academia and industry from around the world for exchanges of the most up-to-date knowledge, information and experiences regarding the protection against toxic substances. This is intended for individuals and organisations that are interested or involved in research and development in the fields of chemical and biological defence.

Symposium Date

          The Symposium will be held from 6th to 10th December 2004 at Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore.

Pre-symposium Workshop

          An exceptionally important pre-symposium workshop on pharmaceutical stockpiles required for chem-bio defence will be held on 4th to 5th December 2004.

Symposium Topics

          The Symposium will cover the following chem-bio defence topics:

• Decontamination
• Detection
• Homeland security
• Pharmacology and toxicology
• Physical protection (individual and collective)
• Therapeutic treatment
• Verification

Call for Papers

          Topics that fall within the general objectives of the Symposium outlined above, especially those related to the protection against chemical and biological agents in the tropics are invited. Presenters are required to send in abstracts and papers no later than July 2004. The abstract shall be typed in English containing the author’s name, affiliation and address for correspondence. It shall also clearly state experimental methodologies, results and conclusions of the final paper. Metric units shall be used. The Symposium Scientific Committee will review all contributions and make the final decision on the selection and placement of papers.

•• The Symposium will be conducted in English.

Keynote Speakers:

• US Congressman Roscoe Bartlett. Congressman Bartlett is a professor and scientist and a member of the U.S. House of Representatives Science Committee and the Energy Sub-Committee; and the House Armed Services Committee where he is the Chairman of the Armed Services Committee Sub-Committee on Projection of Forces. He is vitally interested in preparedness and the role of science as well as terrorism and the various threats that face the U.S. and the community of nations worldwide.

• Major General David Poythress, the Adjutant General for the State of Georgia, is responsible for the key planning and execution of the US Department of Defense Plan to protect the top world leaders at the June 2004 meeting of the G8 in US. This is a very detailed counter-terrorism effort of the highest importance – worldwide. Additionally, General Poythress has been instrumental in developing the quick reaction forces used for immediate deployment to counter the terrorist threat against major key civilian infrastructure. He has provided continuing international support to developing countries in establishing their own quick reaction forces and he now has personnel in the countries of Georgia, Kuwait, Afghanistan and Iraq.

Registration

          Registration is opened to all professionals interested in our scope of discussion and to all state parties of the Chemical Weapons Convention. To register, please complete a registration form (at http://www.dso.org.sg/sispat) and mail, fax or e-mail it to the address stated for correspondence. To ensure an acceptance, early registration is strongly encouraged. Priority for acceptance of registration will be given to participants with presentations.

Abstract Submission

          Full registration, including payment details, must be provided. For registrants with presentation, payment for registration fees will only be deducted after the Scientific Committee have accepted the abstract. Please mail, fax or e-mail (sispat@singnet.com.sg) a copy of the abstract with the Abstract Submission Form to our correspondence address.

Registration Fees

          The cost for participation will be:

• SGD 1050 (USD 700) for registration if payment is made before 31st July 2004
• SGD 1260 (USD 840) for registration if payment is made after 31st July 2004
•• Fees are inclusive of 5% Goods & Services Tax (GST).

          Registration fee will cover:

• Access to pre-symposium workshop
• Access to all scientific presentations
• An informal party and the Symposium Dinner
• Daily refreshments and lunch
• Delegate’s bag containing detailed proceedings and documentation of programs

Mode of Payment

          Payment can be made via credit-card or cheque for local participants and via credit-card or bankdraft for overseas participants. Cheque and bankdraft must be made payable to “SISPAT” together with the registration form enclosed.

•• Cancellation of registration must be done in writing and faxed or e-mailed to correspondence address stated. For cancellation after 31st July 2004, there will be no refund. No refund will be made for absentee. Each registered participant will receive a copy of the Symposium proceedings. Substitutions will be accepted with 2-week advance notice.

Notification of Acceptance

          Delegates will be sent a letter of confirmation once registration is accepted. Details on preparation of the manuscripts and posters will be provided upon notification. The deadline for the manuscripts of approved oral and poster presentation submission will be September 2004.

Second Circular

          A second circular with the tentative programme and details on the social activities of the Symposium will be distributed in May 2004.

Important Dates

• May 2004 Distribution of Second circular
• Jul 2004 Deadline for abstract submission
• Sep 2004 Deadline for manuscripts submission
• Nov 2004 Distribution of Third circular
• 4-5 Dec 2004 Pre-symposium workshop
• 6-10 Dec 2004 4th SISPAT-CBMTS

Exhibition

          The Organisers would like to invite you to exhibit your products and services at the 4th SISPAT-CBMTS. While we take pride on being the organiser of this Symposium, your organisation can utilise this event to enjoy direct exposure to worldwide audiences ranging from professionals to researchers to scientists. This would provide an optimal opportunity for networking and a place to collect feedback and discussion on your products/services.

          If you are looking for potential customers with the expertise in our field of research, we welcome you to take part in this international event as an exhibitor.

• Cost: SGD 7350 (USD 4900). Inclusive of 5% GST
• Size: 9m2 (with open shell scheme)
•• Each exhibition registration is entitled to two complimentary Symposium registrations. For more information, please contact us via sispat@singnet.com.sg.

Sponsorship

          Chemical and biological defence and related research topics have attracted intense interest from many professional bodies including chemists, biochemists, pharmacologists, academics and military/security personnel. With such a diverse audience, the 4th SISPAT-CBMTS represents a unique opportunity to increase and expand global awareness of your company, products and services.

          We hope to work together with your organisation to make the 4th SISPAT-CBMTS a successful and exclusive event. For further details, please contact us via sispat@singnet.com.sg.

Correspondence

          Please direct any enquiries to our conference secretariat.

Conference Secretariat

Address: AV Consultants Pte Ltd, 232A River Valley Road
Singapore 238290
Tel No.: +65 6735 6255 and Fax No.: +65 6735 2091
E-mail: sispat@singnet.com.sg.

Co-ordinator: Ms Pauline Zee

Conference Organisers:

• DSO National Laboratories

          At DSO, we develop technologies and solutions to sharpen the cutting edge of Singapore's national security, and where applicable, contribute to Singapore’s economic development.
          As Singapore’s premier applied R&D organisation, our expertise spans a broad spectrum, including aeronautics, underwater systems and cyberspace. This multi-disciplinary capability allows us to quickly put together teams to produce innovative and integrated solutions that meet the requirements of our customers, sharpening their technological and competitive edge.
          Where applicable and appropriate, DSO also leverages on its expertise in dual-use technologies to contribute to non-defence sectors. We continually seek collaborations with other reputable R&D organisations to complement and benchmark our capabilities.

•• Visit us at www.dso.org.sg
Address: DSO National Laboratories, 20 Science Park Drive, Singapore 118230
Fax No.: +65 873 0742 and e-mail: ocsispat@dso.org.sg

– Applied Science and Analysis (ASA) and Chemical Biological Medical Treatment Symposia (CBMTS) series.

          Beginning in late 1993 and with the assistance of the Swiss Government and Battelle Memorial Institute, ASA conceived of, organized and still manages the CBMTS, the oldest NBC symposium series in Europe dealing specifically with the science and medicine of chemical, biological, radiological, and now terrorism issues.