Welcome Message
To the Esteemed Professors and Attendees of the 7th WIP Symposium, Workshop & Examination
National Taiwan University Medical College, Taipei, Taiwan

Dear Distinguished Colleagues,

It is with the utmost respect and honor that we welcome you to the 7th World Institute of Pain (WIP) Symposium, Workshop & Examination (SWE), which will take place from January 16 to 19, 2025, at the prestigious National Taiwan University Medical College, Taipei, Taiwan.

For years, the SWE has garnered a global reputation, particularly in Asia, as a cornerstone of advanced education in interventional pain management. This year's program builds upon that legacy, offering an innovative Masterclass featuring the latest techniques for alleviating chronic pain and the Inaugural Symposium on Regenerative Medicine & Surgery. Through this unparalleled event, we aim to equip MDs with cutting-edge knowledge and training to transform their practices and improve patient outcomes.

This prestigious symposium is led by a team of exceptional professionals: Prof. Chih-Peng Lin, Vice Chair of Organizing Committee; Dr. Chia-Shiang Sean Lin, Coordinator of the CIPS Program; Prof. Adnan Al-Kaisy as SCS´Masterclass Procter; Prof. Ray Wen, Coordinator of the FIPP Workshop; and Prof. Monique Steegers, Registrar of the Examination with her distinguished Team. Their combined expertise and dedication promise an enriching experience for all participants.

The state-of-the-art facilities at National Taiwan University Medical College and the commitment of our Professors ensure a conducive environment for this world-class event. We invite you to immerse yourselves in the collaborative spirit of this symposium, which serves as a beacon for the bright future of interventional pain education and training of this new Medical Specialty.

We look forward to welcoming you in 16-19 January 2025 for a meaningful, impactful event that celebrates the advancement of Interventional Pain Specialty.

With best regards,

Ricardo Ruiz-Lopez, MD, FIPP
  • WIP Founder & Program Director
Yu-Chuan(Grace) Tsai, MD, FIPP
  • Chair WIIP Taiwan Registered Society
Workshop 
Fluoroscopy Cadaver Workshop
Ultrasound Cadaver Workshop
Masterclass in Advanced Interventional Procedures
Lecture
General Information ■ ■
Workshop Information
Lecture
January 16th-17th
NTUH International Convention Center
Fluoroscopy Cadaver Workshop
January 16th-18th
NTUH International Convention Center (Jan. 16-17th)
National Taiwan University College of Medicine (Jan. 18th)
Ultrasound Cadaver Workshop
January 16th-18th
NTUH International Convention Center (Jan 16 th and opening ceremony of Jan 17 th) & National
Taiwan University College of Medicine (Jan. 17th After Opening Ceremony and Jan 18 th)
National Taiwan University College of Medicine (Jan. 18th)
Masterclass in Advanced Interventional Procedures
January 18th
National Taiwan University College of Medicine
Registration Counter
January 16th
Lobby, 3F, NTUH International Convention Center
Service Hours: 12:15-16:00
January 17th
Lobby, 3F, NTUH International Convention Center
Service Hours: 07:30-16:00
January 18th
Aisle, 1F, NTU College of Medicine
Service Hours: 07:30-12:00
January 19th
Aisle, 1F, NTU College of Medicine
Service Hours: 07:30-12:00
Secretariat Room
Room 405, 4F, NTUH International Convention Center
Service Hours:
12:15-17:00, Saturday, January 16th
Social Event
Faculty Dinner (By invitation)
January 17th, 2025
18:00-20:00
To be confirmed
Faculty ■ ■

Ricardo Ruiz-López

Kris C.P. Vissers

Sudhir Diwan

Dominic Hegarty

Annu Navani

Monique Steegers

Miles Day

Yu-Chuan (Grace) Tsai

Yeong-Ray Wen

Chih-Peng Lin

Nicholas Chua

Javier de Andrés

Jee Youn Moon

Chia-Shiang (Sean) Lin

Kok-Yuen Ho

Neeraj Jain

Ovidiu Nicolae Palea

Jen-Li Pan

Liem An Liong

Adnan A. Al-Kaisy

George C. Chang Chien

Chun-Chang Yeh

Chun-Sung Sung

Anwar Samhari Bin Mat Arshad

Wei-Ting Wu

Ricardo Plancarte

Wen-Ying Lin

Shih-Hong Chen

Sheng Chin Kao

Feng-Sheng Lin

Ming-Chang Kao

Theresia C. T. Novy

Chueh-Hung Wu

Tsung-Yung (Donald) Tang

Chiung-Jui (Daniel) Su

Chien-Min Chen

Ke-Vin Chang

Yi-Pin Chiang

Stanley KH Lam

Wei-Han Chou

Ying-Hua Chung

Chih-Chun (Wesley) Chen

Kai-Cheng Hsu

Chih-Horng Wu

Shu-Yih Wu

Víctor Manuel Silva Ortiz

Agenda ■ ■
Download Manual

To be confirmed

7th WIP Taipei Interventional Pain Scientific Program

Thursday, January 16, 2025
Room 301, National Taiwan University Hospital
International Convention Center

12:45-12:50 Welcome Remarks
REGENERATION： A NEW BIOMEDICAL ECOSYSTEM
Session I Regenerative Medicine
Moderators： Ricardo Ruiz-Lopez; Yu Chuan Grace Tsai
12:50-13:10 General principles on Biomaterials and Stem Cells. Sources and Differentiation George Chang Chen (USA)
13:10-13:30 The Repairing potential amongst Biologics. LR-PRP, PRP, EXOSOMES, PROTEINS etc. Jen Li Pan (Taiwan)
13:30-13:50 Evidence for Biologics in the Epidural Cavity Yu Chuan Grace Tsai (Taiwan)
13:50-14:10 Biologic Compounds and their Application according to Tissular Targets. Annu Navani (USA)
14:10-14:30 Specific indications and ongoing Research in Interventional Pain Jee Y. Moon (South Korea)
14:30-14:40 Q&A
14:40~15:10 Coffee Break with Exhibitors
Session II Regenerative Surgery
Moderators：Jen Li Pan
15:10~15:30 KEYNOTE LECTURE：
Translational Clinical Research and Regenerative Science. Advances in Culturing and Cryopreservation of MSCs Ricardo Ruiz-Lopez (Spain)
15:30-15:50 Surgical scenario： Resources and tools for Tissular application of Biologics. Imaging Jen Li Pan (Taiwan)
15:50-16:10 Surgical Techniques for BMA (Bone Marrow Aspiration) and ATE (Adipose Tissue Extraction) Sudhir Diwan (USA)
16:10-16:30 Updated Evidence in DISC Repair. Interventional approach: Mesenchymal Stem Cells vs BMC. Sudhir Diwan (USA)
16:30-16:50 Surgical procedures for Major joints, Shoulder girdle etc. MSCs and combined Biologics. Annu Navani (USA)
16:50-17:00 Q&A
Session I &II Ends

Friday, January 17, 2025
Room 301, National Taiwan University Hospital
International Convention Center

8:00-8:15 Welcome Remarks
Dominic Hegarty, President WIP
Ricardo Ruiz-Lopez, Program Director & Founder
Kris Vissers, Chair, WIP BOE
Yu-Chuan Grace Tsai, Chair WIP Registered Taiwan Society & Organizing Committee
Chih-Peng Lin, Vice Chair Organizing Committee
Session III
Moderators： Nicholas Chua; Chia-Shiang Sean Lin
8:15-8:35 Evaluation of Spinal Pain Generators. Functional Anatomy Nicholas Chua (Singapore)
8:35-8:55 Value of Imaging for Common Spinal Chronic Pain. What We Learn? What’s New? Chia-Shiang Sean Lin (Taiwan)
8:55-9:15 Vertebral Augmentation. Techniques and Evidence Neeraj Jain (India)
9:15-9:35 Innovations in RF for Spinal Disorders: Types and Targets Javier de Andres (Spain)
9:35-9:55 Dissolving the Barriers: Epidural Lysis of Adhesions Kok-Yuen Ho (Singapore)
9:55-10:00 Q&A
10:00-10:30 Coffee Break with Exhibitors
Session IV
Moderators： Dominic Hegarty; Chun-Chang Yeh
10:30-10:50 KEYNOTE LECTURE：
Artificial Intelligence in Health Care Kai Chang Hsu (Taiwan)
10:50-11:10 Digital Management of Pain Service Dominic Hegarty (Ireland)
11:10-11:30 Endoscopic Minimally Invasive Spine Techniques: Targets and Techniques Ovidiu Nicolae Palea (Romania)
11:30-11:50 Lumbar Spinal Stenosis. Percutaneous Transforaminal RF by the RULO System: Outcomes Ricardo Ruiz-Lopez (Spain)
11:50-12:10 Interventional Practice in Complex Spine Cases Neeraj Jain (India)
12:10-12:20 Q&A
12:20-13:20 Lunch Break
Session V
Moderators： Ricardo Ruiz-Lopez; Yeong-Ray Wen
13:20-13:40 Update on SCS： Modalities and Evidence Adnan AI-Kaisy (UK)
13:40-14:00 DRG Stimulation in Chronic Axial Back Pain Liem An Liong (Netherlands)
14:00-14:20 Neurostimulation for Peripheral Neuropathy Yeong-Ray Wen (Taiwan)
14:20-14:40 Cement Osteoplasty for Tumoral Therapy Prof. Ricardo Plancarte (Mexico)
14:40-15:00 Trigeminal Neuralgia and Idiopathic Facial Pain Miles Days (USA)
15:00-15:30 Coffee Break
Session VI
Moderators： Kris Vissers, Chih-Peng Lin
15:30-15:55 KEYNOTE LECTURE：
New Developments on Cancer Pain Management Kris Vissers (Netherlands)
15:55-16:15 Top 10 Tips that Palliative Care Team Should Know About IPM Chih-Peng Lin (Taiwan)
16:15-16:35 Education and Training in Interventional Pain Specialty: Challenges and Guidelines Monique Steegers (Netherlands)
16:35-16:50 Radiation Safety Dr. Chih-Horng Wu (Taiwan)
16:50-16:55 Q&A
16:55-17:00 Closing Remarks Ricardo Ruiz-Lopez, Yu Chuan Grace Tsai
Lecture Session Ends
Registration ■ ■

Workshop

*for register annual meeting simultaneously ONLY
*choose ONE of three options

Early Bird Registration

Before 2024/11/30

Regular Registration

2024/12/01 - 2025/01/15
Member Non-member Member Non-member
Ultrasound Workshop
Lecture 1/16 + Workshop 1/17-18		 US$1,600 US$1,900
NT$45,000 NT$53,000 NT$52,000 NT$62,500
Fluoroscope Workshop
With Lecture (1/16-18) 		US$1,700 US$2,000
NT$48,000 NT$56,000 NT$55,000 NT$65,500
Lecture only (1/16-17)
 US$200 US$230
NT$5,000 NT$6,000 NT$6,000 NT$7,000
Masterclass in Advanced
Interventional Procedures (1/18)
US$1,700 US$2,000
NT$48,000 NT$56,000 NT$55,000 NT$65,500

*Cancellation of registration will be accepted by the deadline of December 20, 2024 (GMT+8). There will be NO refund after December 21, 2024 (GMT+8)

*The registration fee will be refunded with a US$30 or NT$900 deduction for administrative expenses.

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NTUH International Convention Center
  • No. 2, Xuzhou Road, Zhongzheng District 100, Taipei City
  • 886 2 7724-0109
Transportation around the center is well developed. The center is situated on the opposite side of Joint Central Government Office Building and next to the east building of NTUH, facing Linsen South Road in the east, Zhongshan South Road in the west, Renai Road in the south, and Xuzhou Road in the north. It only takes five-minutes to drive to Taipei Main Station, 20 minutes to Songshan Airport. In addition, MRT stations (red line: NTU Hospital Station; blue line: Shandao Temple Station) can be reached within approximately a 10-minute walk
 Taiwan High Speed Rail
 Taipei Metro
 Taipei Songshan Airport
 Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
  •  MRT (Mass Rapid Transportation)
  • The red line (Danshui / Beitou) : get off at NTU Hospital Station, Exit 2
  • The blue line : get off at Shandao Temple Station, Exit 2
  •  Bus
  • "Kainan High School of Commerce and Industry " (near Xuzhou Road) : 0-South / 15 / 22 / 208 / 295 / 297 / 671
  • "NTUH Hospital Station" : 22, 15, 615,227,648, 648Green, 208, 208 Direct,Zhongshan Line, Pinglin-Taipei,
  • "Renai-Linsen Intersection" (Linsen South Road) : 295 / 297 / 15 / 22 / 671
  • "Renai-Linsen Intersection" (Renai Road) : 245/261/37/249/270/263/621/651/630
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