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Mon - May 05 -- Wed - May 07
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The Eleventh Annual Conference on Vaccine Research (ACVR)
Clinical Research; Disease Prevention; Vaccine Development Research
Sponsor: National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID).
For more information contact Sharon Cooper-Kerr or Lauren Ero, E-mail: vaccine@nfid.org; Phone: (301) 656-0003 ext 19; Fax: (301) 907-0878; or access the website: 'www.nfid.org'
Baltimore, MD, United States
Notes: Abstract submission deadline: February 15, 2008.
Early bird registration deadline: March 31, 2008. Continuing education credits are available.
This conference has become the largest scientific meeting devoted exclusively to research on vaccines and associated technologies for disease prevention and treatment through immunization. International experts will lead seminars and panel discussions on topical areas of basic immunology, product development, clinical testing, regulation, and other aspects of vaccine research. Opportunities for networking and scientific collaboration critical to advancing vaccine science and development will be available through audience discussions, poster presentations, meet the expert breakfast sessions. sponsored exhibits, and evening ceremonies and receptions. |
Mon - May 05 -- Wed - May 07
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6th Collaborative Communications Summit: Transforming Healthcare through Health Information Technology
May 5-7, 2008
Mandarin Oriental, Washington, D.C.
'www.collaborativecommunicationssummit.com'
Event Contact: Chad Reott, chad@michaelbass.com
(330) 294-0094
The Collaborative Communications Summit: "Transforming Healthcare through Health Information Technology" is designed to help top-level executives, legislators, physicians, regulators and technologists come to grips with the swirling forces of technology change, policy development and changing business models. Attendees of the CCS HIT are industry leaders and senior executives from the healthcare community focused on HIT with the following job titles: CEO, CIO, CMO, CMIO, CNO, COO, CSIO, SVP, VP and Director.
The goal of the CCS HIT is to provide an intimate, high-level forum that facilitates open avenues of communication amongst executives and stakeholders in healthcare fostering the growth and adoption of HIT resulting in safer, more efficient and cost effective healthcare. Attendees will walk away with timely and actionable information that can be immediately implemented in their respective organizations. |
Tue - May 06
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
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Fogarty/NIH Present HIV Activist Stephen Lewis
To mark its 40th anniversary, Fogarty International Center at the National Institutes of Health is presenting a series of Scholars in Residence throughout the year. Please join us for our first guest lecturer, Stephen Lewis, Co-Director of AIDS-Free World and former UN Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS in Africa.
Race Against Time: Searching for Hope in AIDS-Ravaged Africa
Stephen Lewis, Co-Director of AIDS-Free World
Former UN Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS in Africa
Tues., May 6
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Masur Auditorium, Clinical Center (Building 10)
NIH, Bethesda MD
Reception will follow.
The event will be videocast: videocast.nih.gov
As a politician, diplomat and international envoy for humanitarian efforts, Stephen Lewis has dedicated himself to improving the human condition. He is a passionate advocate for initiatives that control HIV and empower women in health, and is a visionary on moving public health programs into action. Formerly the UN Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS in Africa for Secretary-General Kofi Annan, Mr. Lewis is Co-Director of AIDS-Free World, an international advocacy organization that works to promote more urgent and effective global responses to HIV/AIDS. Mr. Lewis is a Professor of Global Health at McMaster University and Senior Advisor to the Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia University. He also served as Deputy Director of UNICEF and as Canadian Ambassador to the UN. He is author of the best-selling book, Race Against Time: Searching for Hope in AIDS-Ravaged Africa. For more information about him and his work, please visit: www.aids-freeworld.org
Maps and advice for visiting the NIH campus: www.nih.gov
Sponsored by the Fogarty International Center of the National Institutes of Health
Advancing Science for Global Health Since 1968
www.fic.nih.gov
© Fogarty International Center, NIH, usa.gov
For detailed information, visit:
www.fic.nih.gov |
Wed - May 07
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World AIDS Orphans Day
About World AIDS Orphans Day: May 7 is World AIDS Orphans Day. World AIDS Orphans Day is a grassroots campaign to draw attention to and advocate on behalf of the more than 15 million children orphaned by AIDS, founded by FXB International and supported by a network of partners. Learn more at:
www.worldaidsorphans.org |
Wed - May 21 -- Thu - May 22
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3rd International Iraq Health Symposium
The Departments of Defense and Health & Human Services and the Embassy of Iraq are proud to announce the 3rd International Iraq Health Symposium on May 20-21, 2008 in Washington D.C. Speakers will include the Iraqi Ministers of Health and Minister of Higher Education, as well as the Iraqi Surgeon General. Members of the Global Health Council are cordially invited.
The Symposium will run 8:30 am - 5 pm on May 20 and 8:30 - Noon on May 21. The Symposium will be held at the Institute of Medicine/National Academy of Sciences Building, 2100 C St. N.W., Washington, D.C.
For further information or to RSVP, please e-mail patrick.laraby@ha.osd.mil |
Wed - May 21
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Women's enews 21 Leaders for the 21st Century
Save The Date - May 21, 2008
Women's eNews honors our 2008 21 Leaders for the 21st Century, an awe-inspiring reader-nominated list, with each honoree making news, often at great personal risk, by confronting issues of particular concern to women.
Gala Benefit Dinner
Honoring 21 Leaders for 21st Century 2008
Wed., May 21, 2008
Hosted by Martha Stewart Living, Omnimedia, Inc.,
The Starrett-Lehigh Bldg
601 West 26th Street
(btwn 12th and 11th Ave.)
New York City
register:
www.womensenews.org |
Fri - May 23 -- Sat - May 31
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Project HOPE Nursing Conference in Shanghai
The three primary themes for the conference are: 1) Leadership & Collaboration; 2) Innovations & Outcomes; and 3) Maximizing Health Through the Global Development of APN Roles. Final topics are still being determined,, and will be based on the confirmed speakers. Interpreters will be utilized. If you wish to present, please contact Global Reach Institute. www.globalreachinstitute.org |
Fri - May 30 -- Sat - May 31
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INMED Exploring Medical Missions Conference
2008 Conference Theme: Launching into Medical Missions
Hosted by the Institute for International Medicine, St Luke's Health System, Healthy Mothers - Healthy Babies, Research Medical Center, University of Kansas School of Medicine Department of Infectious Diseases & the University of Missouri School of Medicine International Medicine Program
Held at the University Center, 5100 Rockhill Road, on the Main Campus of the University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City MO 64110-2499
Most health professionals contemplate international service and are inspired by the prospects. Yet few are confident about where to begin. This year's Conference will equip health professionals with the necessary professional, cross-cultural and personal skills. It will also provide guidelines for career decisions, including how to select a sending organization and a community in which to serve. Participants will have ample chance to network with medical mission organizations about specific opportunities. Sign up here: 'inmed.us' |
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