Under the authorization of International Society for Matrix Biology (ISMB) to the Chinese Association for Physiological Sciences, it is my great pleasure to welcome you all delegates to the 11th Asian and Pan-Pacific Connective Tissue Societies Symposium and the 3rd Academic Annual Meeting of the CSMB in association with the ISMB. The symposium is scheduled to be held on Nov 16-20, 2018 in Hangzhou International Expo Center, Zhejiang Province, China, where was the venue for G20 HANGZHOU SUMMIT 2016.

This biennial symposium on connective tissue covers multiple fields including matrix biology, stem cell biology and applications, tissue microenvironment and cancer metastasis. This symposium provides an excellent arena for foster collaborations and creates sparks of thought. In particular, young investigators will find a unique opportunity to meet and exchange views with established researchers. This three and half days symposium will generate a collision of highlighted research findings. Most of the distinguished scientists in the field are invited to lecture and share their findings and educational experience to the young generation.

We are very pleased to be the convenor of this symposium on behalf of CSMB. We are looking forward to hosting you in Hangzhou next November.