Sorry to greet AAEMS members little late after I have stepped into this association with my provided responsible job, but hopefully it would not be too late in sending you my heartfelt wishes of topmost happiness, health and prosperity.
  Before starting any message, I want very much to thank Dr. Takehiko Nohmi for the great contribution to AAEMS during his two terms of presidency (2006 – 2007 and 2008 – 2009). I also want to thank the Executive Committee who worked side by side with him during the time leading the Association to go on smoothly.
  The conference meetings can usually facilitate the making of new acquaintances as well as connecting friends and former colleagues. They can also serve to promote important advanced knowledge of the related fields. Quite often, the meetings facilitate collaborations between investigators to go to broader areas of research and aid some participants to reach the targeted goals in research. Thus in 2007, AAEMS support the first scientific meeting. The First Asian Conference on Environmental Mutagens (1st ACEM) occurred that year in Kitakyushu, Japan. The second one is followed in this year. The 2nd ACEM will be held from December 15 to 18 in Bangkok and Pattaya, Thailand. The hosts are Thai Environmental Mutagen Society, National Cancer Institute and Faculty of Pharmacy, Mahidol University. Again, this Conference is encouraged by AAEMS. Twenty-two distinguished scientists from 15 countries participate in the International Advisory Board. The Scientific Committee has prepared slates of plenary and symposium sessions. At the moment, a number of invited speakers showed to come. The slates also include the young scientist, free paper and poster sessions. These sessions have been specially engaged to promote young scientists and those who are interesting to share their works to others. The scientific content of this Conference is designed to bring the latest information on a variety of important topics to serve the theme of “Harmonize Gene and Environment: Asian Health Promotion”. Registration can be conveniently completed online via the secure Web site. Please visit http://www.pharmacy.mahidol/acem2010 to see more information including Abstract Submission, Young Scientist Travel Awards, Poster Awards, Accommodation and else.

  The current Executive Committee of AAEMS started working in the beginning of this year and will hold the position until the end of next year (2010 – 2011). It is a pleasure to serve AAEMS. I sincerely hope all members will give suggestions, collaborations and aids to promote the growth of our Association. Please do not hesitate to contact me for any valuable activities. Hope to see you at our next meeting in December.

President of AAEMS Malyn Chulasiri BSPharm, PhD