A Message From The President


Ralph Cohen graduated from the University of Tasmania in 1974 and subsequently trained at the Children’s Hospitals in Adelaide, and the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne. He also trained overseas in the Hospital for Sick Children Great Ormond Street, in the UK. He obtained his Fellowship from the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 1982 and then went onto further research and clinical training at the Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto.

He obtained his Master of Surgery degree in 1988 based on his research into Tracheal Stenosis at the Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, under the supervision of Dr Robert Filler.

He is currently Clinical Professor of Paediatric Surgery and Urology at the University of Sydney and the Head of the Department of Surgery at the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network, Westmead Campus (formerly known as The Children’s Hospital at Westmead), Sydney, Australia. He has worked as a Paediatric Surgeon at Westmead in Sydney for 23 years.
Professor Cohen has published in peer reviewed journals on a wide range of paediatric surgical topics. He has presented as an invited speaker at numerous national and international surgical meetings. His current research and teaching is focussed on Minimally Invasive Surgery techniques in animal models with application to children.

He is President Elect (2012-13) for the Australian and New Zealand Association of Paediatric Surgeons (ANZAPS) when PAPS and ANZAPS will have a combined meeting in Newcastle, Australia from 7th-11th April, 2013. He is an examiner in Paediatric Surgery for the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.Ralph has made significant contributions to the Pacific Association of Pediatric Surgeons including Local Organising Chairman for the PAPS Meeting in Sydney in 2003. He is currently one of the Australian Board Members and a member of the Publications Committee.

He is a member of the Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand and on the Editorial Board for the International PediatricEndosurgery Group (IPEG) and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine.

He and his wife, Cynthia, have been married for 39 years. They have four children and two grandchildren. Their two sons are both married. Matthew is a dentist and Robert (with two children) works in banking. Their daughter, Dianne, works in journalism and their other daughter, Emma, in psychology.

Ralph enjoys boating, gym, reading, travel and struggles with golf!

Dear Members:

The first President of the PAPS was Stephen L,Gans in 1969 and over the last 43 years, the PAPS has become a highly respected international Association. Its aims include the dissemination of scientific knowledge in order to improve the surgical care of children, mainly throughout the countries of the Pacific Rim. The PAPS Annual Meeting also has a unique social tradition which unites us at the dinner with the “Chad Baxter Song Fest”. Delegate(s) from over 30 Pacific Rim countries are required to give a performance representative of their country on stage.

The 45th Annual Meeting will take place June 3-7, 2012 at the Shanghai Regal International East Asia Hotel, Shanghai, China. This promises to be a spectacular meeting surrounded by the history and culture of Shanghai; an amazing city of almost 23 million people. The local organising Chairman is Professor Shan Zheng, from the Children’s Hospital of Fudan University. She and the Local Programme Committee have arranged a superb meeting in association with the Scientific Committee Chairperson, James Dunn .The meeting is supported by hosts, China Society of Pediatric Surgeons, Chinese Medical Association and Children’s Hospital of Fudan University.

The early bird registration deadline is up to and including March 31st, 2012. Included in the registration fee is a trip to Suzhou. This ancient city is renowned for classic gardens, canals, silks, lakes, operas and much more. Suzhou caught the world’s attention by having its classic gardens placed on the UNESCO list as a World Cultural Heritage Site. It is only one hour from Shanghai. For further information, please visit the website: www.paps2012.org.

The 45th Annual PAPS Meeting in Shanghai promises to be a scientific and cultural experience not to be missed. Please put this date in your diary and plan to attend. Cynthia and I look forward to welcoming you, your family and friends in Shanghai.


Ralph Cohen, MS, FRACS
President

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