East Asia Regional Biometric Conference 2012
(EAR-BC 2012 Seoul, Korea)

Date: February 2(Thu)-3(Fri), 2012
Venue: Seoul National University
Hoam Convention CenterSeoul, Korea

Important Dates
Abstract (poster and oral) submission

11/30/2011

Acceptance Notification

12/15/2011

Early Registration Ends

12/31/2011

East Asia Regional Biometric Conference 2012
(EAR-BC 2012 Seoul, Korea)
As of 2011.10.23

Theme: Biometric Applications in East Asia
Date: February 2(Thu)-3(Fri), 2012
Venue: Seoul National University Hoam Convention Center, Seoul, Korea
Tel. +82 2 871 4053

Website: http://www.hoam.ac.kr/english/Organization: The Korean Region of International Biometric Society
The Korean Society of Health Informatics and Statistics
The Korean Statistical Society
Conference Website: http://earbc2012.snu.ac.kr
Organizing Committee:Chair: Ho Kim (Seoul National University), Heon Han (Kangwon National University)
Secretary: Hyonggin An (Korea University)
Treasurer: Young Ju Suh (Inha University), Chi Yeon Lim (Dongguk University)
Scientific Committee:
Scientific Program Chair: Tae Rim Lee (Korea Nation Open University)
Members: Chung Mo Nam (Yonsei University), Jaewon Lee (Korea University), Byung Soo
Kim (Yonsei University), Taesung Park (Seoul National University), Choongrak Kim (PusanNational University), EunSik Park (Chonnam National University)
T. Shun Sato, President of the Japanese Region of the IBS (Kyoto University), Yasuo
Ohashi (University of Tokyo), Shizue Izumi (Oita University) from Japan
Zhongzhan Zhang, the President of Chinese biostatistics Society (Beijing University ofTechnology), Geng Zhi (Pecking University) from China
P. Venkatesan, Secretary of the IBS-Indian Region (Dept. of Health Research, Govt. ofIndia), N. Sreekumaran nair (Manipal University) form India
Abstract submission:
Email your oral or poster abstract to earbc2012@gmail.com with title “Abstract

Submission on EAR-BC’2012” before 30 Nov. 2011 as an MS word or a pdf file

attachment. Your file should include the following information:
Form of the presentation (choose one): Oral or Poster
Title of the presentation:
Author names with affiliations and emails:
Abstract: less than 300 words
Registration fee:
For foreigners, on-site payment only is acceptable at the registration desk during theEAR-BC’2012. For domestic participants, bank information will be provided upon theirrequest for the money transfer. Payment for all registration fees should be made in
Korean won (cash only) as follows:
Industry

KW 200,000

AcademicKW 100,000Students

KW 50,000(Conference dinner included)

After 1 Jan 2012, KW50,000 (30,000 for student) will be added for the lateregistration. Foreign participants who registered before 12/31/2011 will not pay
the late fee for on-site payment.
Registration is available only by E-mail. You can register the EAR-BC’2012 bysending E-mail with title “Registration on EAR-BC’2012” including the following
information to earbc2012@gmail.com. Required information for the registration
Registration Type: (Industry/Academic/Student/Attendants from Asian countries)
Title (Mr. / Ms. / Dr. / Prof):
Name (First Name/Last Name):
Institute/Organization:
Department/Division:
Address/Country:
Postal code:
E-mail:Please type your E-mail address very carefully. The deadline for the earlyregistration is 31 Dec 2011. If you have any questions on the registration, please
send an E-mail to the address earbc2012@gmail.com.

We recommend staying at the guest rooms of Hoam Faculty House. Prices range
from85,000KW

to250,000.

You

canreserve

aroom

via

internet(http://www.hoam.ac.kr/english/)Conference SecretariatTammy Kim
Email: hellotammy@snu.ac.krDepartment of Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Seoul National University,599 Kwanak-Gu Kwanak-ro, Seoul 151-742, Korea
Tel (82)2 880 2829 Fax (82) 2 745 9104
Conference Dinner will be take place at Hoam Faculty House on Thursday Feb.
2nd 16:00-20:00

EAR-BC 2012 Program (Tentative)
East Asia Regional Biometric Conference 2012
February 2-3, 2012, Seoul National University Hoam Convention Center, Seoul, Korea
February 2 (Thursday)
TimeSession

09:00-09:30

Registration (09:00-17:00)

09:30-11:00

Opening ceremony
IBS President, Regional presidents (Korea, Japan, China, India)

11:00-12:00

Invited Session: Dr. Lee, Young Jack, LSK Global PS (Clinical Trials)

12:00-13:30

Lunch

13:30-14:30

Invited Session organized by Japanese Society:
Recent research topics in the nested case-control studies
Observational study based on cohort data and its analysis: Yoshinori FUJII(University of Miyazaki)
Determining the sample size and power for nested case-control studies:
Shizue IZUMI (Oita University)
Comparison of inverse probability weighted estimators in the analysis ofthe nested case-control data: Sachiko TANAKA (Kyoto University)

14:30-15:30

Invited Session organized by Chinese Society:
Robust inference with its application in public health
Statistical analysis for early detection of cancer: Fang Xiangzhong (PekingUniversity)
Robust Estimates in Generalized Partially Varying-coefficient Single Index
Models: Hu Tao (Capital Normal University)
Focused Information Criterion and Model Averaging in Quantile
Regression: Zhang Zhongzhan (Beijing University of Technology)

15:30-16:00

Coffee Break

16:00-17:00

Invited Session:
Korean Society

17:00-18:00

Contributed Session:

18:00-20:00

Conference Dinner* Poster session will be held during the day.
February 3 (Friday)
TimeSession

09:00-09:30

Registration (09:00-12:00)

09:30-10:30

Invited Session:
Japanese Society

10:30-11:00

Coffee Break

11:00-12:00

Invited Session:
Korean Society

12:00-13:30

Lunch

13:30-14:30

Contributed Session:

14:30-15:30

Invited Session: Prof. Park, Tae-Sung, Dept of Statistics, Seoul National
University, Korea (Statistical Genetics/ Bioinformatics)

15:30-16:00

Closing Remarks* Poster session will be held during the day.

Welcome
On behalf of the Organizing and Scientific Program Committee, it is a great pleasure toinvite you to attend the third Regional Conference of East Asia Regions of theInternational Biometric Society. It will bring participants from East Asia Regions working
in academic institutions, regulatory agencies, and industry together to present new
research on the latest advances in biometry, biostatistics and bioinformatics. One of theaims of the conference is to allow participants from East Asia countries as well asdifferent parts of the world to exchange ideas and to establish long-term collaborative
relationships. These sessions included prominent representatives from a range ofdifferent disciplines in these fields. Two-day conference includes invited sessions,contributed sessions and poster presentations. In February, Seoul is usually sunny but
somewhat cool. We hope you enjoy staying in Seoul and also a plenty of the intellectualconversations at conference.
Official Language
The official Language of the Conference will be English. Simultaneous translation will not
be provided.
Name Badges
All participants and accompanying persons must wear the Congress identification badge
in a visible place. Entrance to meeting hall, poster and exhibition areas will not bepermitted to any person without badge
Visual Equipment
The meeting hall will be equipped with overhead and data projectors as well as PC forspeakers needs. Speakers are kindly requested to check and deliver their presentation tovisual reception at least one hour before scheduled presentation. Due to changes incomputer configuration, laptops will not be accommodated.
Traveling, Passport, Visa
All foreign visitors entering Korea must possess valid passports. Visa is not required fromcitizens of most foreign countries. Participants should check with travel agents or
diplomatic missions in their own countries, whether visa is required.
Letter of Invitation

The Conference Secretariat will be pleased to provide you with an official letter ofinvitation. Please note that such letters cannot grant any financial support. Requests
should include participant's full mailing address and fax number for reply. Inquiries canbe sent to the Conference Secretariat.
Liability and Insurance
The organizers have no responsibility whatsoever for injury or damage involving persons
and property during the Congress. Participants are advised to carry their own personal
insurance during their stay in Korea.
Banks & Currency
Most banks are open Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 4.00pm.
Climate and Clothing
In February the weather is cold during the whole day, so for all outdoor events, a coat ora light sweater will be sometimes useful. Mean temperature ranges from 0-10 C.
Tipping
For taxi and restaurants the service charge is included in the price. You may add a tip atyour own discretion to indicate appreciation of exceptionally good service.
Contributed Paper & Poster Sessions
Oral Session
Please come to the conference venue at least 10 minutes before your session’s startingtime and meet with your chairperson, who is supposed to confirm all speakers of thesession An LCD projector is available for presentation. Notebook computers can beconnected to analog RGB interfaces.

Instructions for Speakers in Oral Sessions• Oral presentations are scheduled so that each speaker will have at least 15 minutes.
• An LCD projector can be used. If you would like to use OHP, please contact with EARBC’2012 staff.
• Your own notebook computer can be connected to an LCD projector which has ananalog RGB interface.
• If you don’t bring a notebook computer, please contact with EAR-BC’2012 staff

members.
Please prepare your presentation file which can work on Microsoft PowerPoint 20032007.
Poster Session
Posters will be on display at the lobby of the conference venue. Posters may bemounted on the morning of February 2nd (at or before the coffee break). Your poster
has been assigned a specific “poster number” that corresponds to a specific portion of aposter board. Your poster is to be displayed for 2 days. In order to ensure that those
who wish to discuss it with you have a chance to do so, it is highly recommended thatyou be at your poster during each of the scheduled coffee breaks.
Posters must be removed by 17:00 on February 3rd.

Instructions for Presenters in Poster Session
Available space for each poster is: Width 85cm and Height 115cm.

Access Map(& Campus Map)

Detailed information is available through the English web site of the Seoul National
University (http://www.useoul.edu/)
Campus map

From the Airport
Limousine Bus
Limousine bus is a convenient and inexpensive way to get to SNU Gwanak Campus fromIncheon International Airport. Take airport limousine bus number 6017 or 6003. The bus
6017 comes directly from Incheon to SNU rear gate (Hoam Faculty House) within 70
minutes. The bus 6003 comes to SNU main gate via Gimpo Airport, and it takes 110
minutes under normal traffic conditions. Service is available everyday from early morning
to night time at Incheon International Airport with no charge for the baggage.

Taxi Service
The fare for taxi service between Incheon International Airport and SNU Gwanak Campus
is around 60,000 won depending on the traffic situation. By Deluxe Taxi (Mobeom Taxi),
which offers kinder service, the approximate fare is 80,000 won.
Call-van Service
A Call-van is called "Jumbo Taxi" here and service can hold up to 5 passengers and up to
one ton of baggage. Fares are about 65,000 won from Incheon Airport to SNU. For
reservations, please call 1644-1236 or 1423 (domestically) or +82-70-8237-8200 (fromoverseas).