ASIA PACIFIC SYMPOSIUM ON COCHLEAR IMPLANTS AND RELATED SCIENCES (APSCI 2015)
Journal Title: Journal of Hearing Science - Year 2015, Vol 5, Issue 2
Abstract
The 10th Asia Pacific Symposium on Cochlear Implants and Related Sciences (APSCI 2015) was held in Beijing from 30 April to 3 May 2015. APSCI 2015 was hosted by the General Hospital of the People’s Liberation Army, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing Tongren Hospital, and the China Rehabilitation Research Center for Deaf Children. The Congress venue was the China National Convention Center (CNCC), opened in 2009 and recognized as China’s most versatile international conference venue. CNCC is located in Olympic Park right next to the Bird’s Nest and the Water Cube, venues for the 2008 Olympic Games.
Authors and Affiliations
Anna Piotrowska, Anita Obrycka
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