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National Vaccine Advisory Committee (NVAC) Meeting

February 3 - 4, 2010
Hubert Humphrey Building, Washington, DC - Room 800

You will need photo identification, such as your driver's license, for admission to the building. A representative of NVAC will be at the reception desk to assist you. Time is allotted at every meeting for public response and comment.

For more information, go to http://www.dhhs.gov/nvpo/nvac/index.html
or call (202) 690-5566.

Preventive Medicine 2010

February 17 - 20, 2010
Hyatt Regency Crystal City at Reagan National Airport
2799 Jefferson Davis Highway
Arlington, VA, 22202

Preventive Medicine 2010, the annual meeting of the American College of Preventive Medicine, is the premier event for professionals in disease prevention and health promotion. The meeting advances the science of preventive medicine through state-of-the-art educational programming and abundant networking opportunities.

Preventive Medicine 2010 will include exciting sessions in Clinical Preventive/Lifestyle Medicine, Public Health Practice, Prevention Policy and Career Development within its three conference tracks. In addition Preventive Medicine 2010 will be held in conjunction with Medical Quality 2010, the annual meeting of the American College of Medical Quality and will include sessions on quality.

Conference Objectives:

  • Acquire the information and skills necessary to convey issues and evidence-based recommendations in population health and prevention policy.
  • Describe innovative approaches to public health issues and advances in public health programs.
  • Understand current recommendations for assessing health risks and delivering effective, evidence based clinical preventive services to individuals and populations.
  • Describe career options and pathways in both the public sector and private sector, and explain the challenges and opportunities present in changing jobs and career focus throughout the professional lifetime of a preventive medicine physician.
  • Describe the value brought to the emerging 21st-century health care system from innovative and effective “best practices” in interprofessional, interdisciplinary and community-based strategic partnerships focused on the teaching, research and practice of prevention.

Meeting Tracks

Preventive Medicine 2010 will be featuring state-of-the-art educational sessions and skill building institutes within three conference tracks:

  • Clinical Preventive/Lifestyle Medicine: This track covers a wide range of topics in evidence-based clinical prevention, including health promotion, early clinical detection and case-finding, counseling and risk factor modification, and intervention.
  • Public Health Practice: This track encompasses innovations in population-based approaches to preventing and controlling disease. Sessions on this track aim to emphasize issues of public health significance.
  • Prevention Policy: This track seeks to provide participants with an understanding of important and emerging national policy issues of concern to preventive medicine professionals, and to improve participants’ effectiveness in addressing policy issues of concern in their own communities.
  • Career Development Sub-Track: The Career Development Sub-Track provides medical students, residents, and recent graduates the opportunity to learn about the breadth of career opportunities offered in preventive medicine, occupational medicine, and public health. Two conference sessions focus on gathering panelists from both the public and private sectors into an open discussion with those looking to understand the variety of career possibilities preventive medicine provides. In addition, this track will facilitate an informal evening social networking event allowing potential employers and recruiters to meet those looking for job opportunities.

Who should attend?

ACPM members, physicians, federal and local government employees, corporate medical directors, nurses, residents, medical students, health plan managers, preventive medicine faculty, and other decision makers from professional physician associations and the public health field.

New conference information and the latest updates will be added to the website as it becomes available, so be sure to check http://www.preventivemedicine2010.org/ often.

Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Meeting

February 24 - 25, 2010
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
1600 Clifton Road, NE
Tom Harkin Global Communications Center (Building 19)
Atlanta, GA

In order to attend the ACIP meeting at CDC's Clifton Road campus, ACIP attendees (participants and visitors) must register online. Once registration is complete, you will receive a placard for your vehicle (parking tag) and instructions for navigating the secured CDC environment to attend the ACIP meeting.

Meeting Location:
Tom Harkin Global Communication Center (Building 19), Room 232, Kent "Oz" Nelson Auditorium
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
1600 Clifton Road, NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30333

Deadline for meeting registration:
Non-U.S. Citizens: February 5, 2010
U.S. Citizens: February 12, 2010

  • Vehicle Placard: This will be sent to you after registration is complete.
  • Instructions: This will be sent to you after registration is complete.
  • Agenda
  • Map: Driving External Web Site Policy
  • Hotel choices

BIT Life Sciences' Second Annual World Congress of Vaccine

March 24 - 26, 2010
Beijing International Convention Center, Beijing, China

Focusing on the latest scientific updates and breakthrough in vaccine development, the Congress is designed to cover almost all areas in the frontiers of Vaccinology. The Congress aims to advance and promote updates in today's as well as the next generation of human and veterinary vaccines.

Participants will benefit from
* Access to All Eight Track Programs
* Gaining Insights into Vaccine Areas
* Networking with more than 800 Participants
* Presenting Your Research in over 50 Available Sessions
* Viewing the Latest Technology and Services at over 100 Exhibits
* Developing Strategic Relationships via Interactive Round Table Discussions

Call for Abstracts for oral presentation and posters:

We invite abstracts in all areas of Vaccinology, new technology innovations, vaccine R &D or discovery, regulatory, public health, safety and ethics issues, clinical practice, finance and business development, vaccine manufacturing and Procurement, equipment sales and purchase, provider service and consulting, etc. Topics are not limited to theses areas. Any new proposed topic is welcomed. Abstracts of superior quality will be selected by the Committee for presentation and will be published in the congress proceedings. They will be available for viewing online at the website, along with slide presentations and posters.

Call for Exhibitors:

Exhibit Hall
Enjoy facilitated networking opportunities with over 100 qualified delegates by participating as an exhibitor. Spread awareness of your latest products or services, as well as your unique corporate image.

Sponsorship and Media Information:
Showcase your company's expertise, brand your solutions and develop revenue opportunities with qualified decision-makers by becoming an active Corporate Sponsor. We can customize any opportunity to meet your current marketing and sales objectives.

For more information please visit the website: http://www.bitlifesciences.com/wcv2010/default.asp

2009-2010 Maryland Flu Season Wrap-Up

April 15, 2010
Four Points by Sheraton BWI Airport
7032 Elm Road
Baltimore, MD 21240

The 2009-2010 Maryland Flu Season Wrap-Up is scheduled for April 15, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Four Points by Sheraton BWI Airport, located at 7032 Elm Road, Baltimore, Maryland 21240. The Wrap-Up will feature discussion about local and national experiences in preventing seasonal and H1N1 influenza and presentation of the 2009 Maryland H1N1 Immunization Excellence Awards for outstanding efforts in preventing H1N1 in Maryland.

Nomination forms for the Excellence Awards are available on MPP's website: www.immunizemaryland.org/events_programs.php. They can be completed electronically using Adobe Acrobat Reader or Word. Nominations must be received by March 1, 2010 at 5:00 p.m.

Additional information about the Wrap-Up is forthcoming. In the meantime, save the date!

Maryland Partnership for Prevention, Inc.
P.O. Box 702
Owings Mills, MD 21117-0702
Tel: 410-902-4677
Fax: 410-902-7771
info@immunizemaryland.org
www.immunizemaryland.org

44th National Immunization Conference

April 19 - 22, 2010
Hyatt Regency Atlanta
Atlanta, GA

Registration
The conference registration fee schedule is as follows:

- "Early Bird" registration: $225 (through February 19, 2010)
- Regular registration: $250 (through April 2, 2010)
- On-site registration: $275 (payable on-site at the conference only)

Registration to attend only one day of the conference is available for $150.

Register for the Conference

Abstract Submission

Workshop speakers and poster presenters are selected largely on the basis of abstracts submitted.

The deadline for abstract submission for the 44th NIC is December 11, 2009.

Submit your abstract

Hotel

The headquarters hotel for the 44th National Immunization Conference is

Hyatt Regency Atlanta on Peachtree Street
265 Peachtree Street, NE
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-577-1234
Fax: 404-460-6544
Accommodations information, online reservations

Exhibiting

The deadline to request space for Non-Profit Exhibit space in the CDC-sponsored exhibit is February 19, 2010
Request Non-Profit exhibit space

If you are interested in exhibiting in the independent vendor exhibit, hosted concurrently with the conference by the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases, please contact Ms. Sharon Cooper-Kerr by email at scooper-kerr@nfid.org or by telephone at 301-656-0003 extension 14.

Ad hoc Meetings

The deadline to request space for Ad Hoc Meetings at the conference is February 19, 2010
Request Ad Hoc Meeting Space

Additional details about the conference will be posted here are they become available. Please go to http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/events/nic/ for the most up-to-date information or contact the Conference Planning Team at (404) 639-8225 or via email at NIPNIC@cdc.govNIPNIC@cdc.gov.

World Vaccine Congress Washington

April 19 - 22, 2010
Westfields Marriott Washington Dulles
14750 Conference Center Drive
Chantilly, Virginia 20151

Now in its 10th year, World Vaccine Congress 2010 remains the industry’s definitive vaccine industry event for major vaccine players and their respective senior level representatives.

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Officially the longest-running and largest vaccine industry event in North America, World Vaccine Congress continues to deliver a forum where the ever-changing dynamics of an industry in resurgence are discussed and acted upon by the industry’s most senior figures.

Over four days you can be confident that you will meet the World’s most compelling and influential scientific and strategic leaders, facilitating education, debate and business.

Key issues to be addressed

  • How is government drawing parallels between Health Care reform, public health preparedness and vaccines?
     
  • How will priority setting in the National Vaccine Plan impact future industry vaccine programmes
     
  • How are Big Pharma strategising future vaccine research and commercialisation efforts?
     
  • How are non-traditional "BRIC" markets helping shape a truly globalised vaccine industry?
     
  • How are Federal and industry approaches to H1N1 meeting demand? What is still required?
     
  • How are the big 7 vaccine markets shaping up? Where are there still opportunities for growth?
     
  • How can industry secure long-term expansion through emerging market presence and partners?
     
  • How can traditional intra-market strategic collaborations offer up novel and complimentary growth?
     
  • How can vaccine approval and licensure be obtained in an ever evolving regulatory framework?
     
  • How are technological advances impacting R&D and advancing product development timelines?

For more information please visit http://www.terrapinn.com/2010/wvcdc/.

National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW)

April 24 - May 1, 2010
Events occur in various locations across the United State. The U.S. coordinates this week along with Vaccination Week in the Americas.

National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW) is an annual observance to highlight the importance of protecting infants from vaccine-preventable diseases and celebrate the achievements of immunization programs and their partners in promoting healthy communities. Since 1994, NIIW has served as a call to action for parents, caregivers, and healthcare providers to ensure that infants are fully immunized against 14 vaccine-preventable diseases. This year NIIW will be held April 24-May 1, 2010.

For more information, please visit http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/events/NIIW/default.htm.

Thirteenth Annual Conference on Vaccine Research

April 26 - 28, 2010
Bethesda North Marriott & Conference Center
Bethesda, MD

The Annual Conference on Vaccine Research provides highquality, current reports of scientific progress featured in both invited presentations and submitted abstracts. The disparate fields covered in both human and veterinary vaccinology encourage valuable cross-fertilization of ideas and approaches among researchers otherwise focused on specific diseases or methods.

Target Audience
• Researchers and Scientists
• Epidemiologists
• Microbiologists
• Immunologists
• Molecular Biologists
• Nurses and Nurse Practitioners
• Pharmacologists
• Physicians in Training
• Physicians
• Veterinarians
• Post Graduate Fellows
• Public Health Officials
• Vaccine, Diagnostic, and Device Manufacturers

Conference Objectives
At the conclusion of this conference, participants should be able to:
• Discuss recent scientific advances that are contributing to the progress of vaccine development
• Identify research opportunities and scientific challenges associated with vaccine development, production and distribution

For more information please visit http://www.nfid.org/conferences/vaccine10/.

Immunology 2010"

May 7 - 11, 2010
Baltimore Convention Center
Baltimore, MD

The 97th Annual Meeting of the Association of Immunologist, IMMUNOLOGY 2010™ is the largest annual immunology event worldwide, the AAI Annual Meeting is where the leading researchers come to learn the latest in their field. With major lectures from some of the world’s most prominent immunologists and oral and poster presentations of abstracts, IMMUNOLOGY 2010™ will feature cutting-edge developments from scientists at every career stage.

The IMMUNOLOGY 2010™ Scientific Program will feature more than 550 AAI members and guests speaking in over 100 sessions and over 1600 poster presenters sharing their latest findings. Registration is open to both AAI members and non-members with specially discounted pricing for trainees and members.

IMMUNOLOGY 2010™ attendees will enjoy:

* Unparalleled opportunities for networking, collaboration, and personal scientific development
* More than 100 sessions representing the latest in immunology and related fields
* 5 days of symposia, posters, plenary sessions, and events
* Participation by scientists from more than 30 countries
* Award programs recognizing scientific achievement and offering travel support for junior and senior immunologists
* Career development sessions for trainees and investigators
* Special sessions highlighting national policy issues important to immunologists
* A special workshop for local high school teachers to learn about immunology curricula for the classroom
* More than 100 exhibitors displaying innovations in a wide variety of equipment, publications, supplies, and services to benefit your research

For more information please visit http://www.immunology2010.org/

9th National Conference on Immunization and Health Coalitions

May 26 - 28, 2010
Westin Chicago River North
Chicago, IL

The Chicago Area Immunization Campaign, a project of the Illinois Maternal and Child Health Coalition, will be hosting the 9th National Conference on Immunization and Health Coalitions on May 26 - 28, 2010. The conference is titled Strengthening Our Connections and is intended for members of health coalitions and the public health community.

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

Abstracts are welcome from all disciplines such as physicians, nurses, health educators, coalition staff, community-based providers, social workers, program staff, government and non-government agencies, media organizations and anyone with coalition experience.

Abstract applications must be received electronically, no later than February 1, 2010. Please limit to 3 pages. Please email to: lkritz@ilmaternal.org. For more information, contact Lisa Kritz (312) 491-8161 or lkritz@ilmaternal.org. If you are interested in submitting an abstract you will find more information at www.ilmaternal.org/ncihc2010.htm.

REGISTRATION

Early registration is now open for the conference! Payment must be received by February 12, 2010 to ensure the early registration rate. If you are interested in registering, information is available at www.ilmaternal.org/ncihc2010.htm.

HOTEL RESERVATIONS

Room rates are $179 per night for single or double beds, including gym access. The rate does not include taxes. The same room rate will be given 3 days before and 3 days after the conference. For general information about the hotel, go to www.westinchicago.com.

For reservations, call (877) 866-9216 and mention that you are attending the National Conference on Immunization and Health Coalitions. For online reservations, go to www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/May2010.

If you would like more information about the conference as it is made available, please fill out the form at the following website www.ilmaternal.org/ncihc2010.htm.

National Vaccine Advisory Committee (NVAC) Meeting

June 2 - 3, 2010
Hubert Humphrey Building, Washington, DC - Room 800

You will need photo identification, such as your driver's license, for admission to the building. A representative of NVAC will be at the reception desk to assist you. Time is allotted at every meeting for public response and comment.

For more information, go to http://www.dhhs.gov/nvpo/nvac/index.html
or call (202) 690-5566.

National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM)

August 2010

August observation of National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) is a great way to rally local organizations in your immunization education efforts. Communities are encouraged to plan local health screenings or fairs, media events and other related immunization outreach efforts during the month of August to promote the benefits of immunization.

The 26th International Pediatric Association Congress of Pediatrics 2010 (IPA)

August 4 - 9, 2010
Sandton Convention Centre
Johannesburg, South Africa

IPA 2010, titled "Simunye - we are one," will unite pediatricians dedicated to improving the health of children worldwide. As the first IPA congress to be held in sub-Saharan Africa, pediatricians from both developed and developing countries can benefit from a rich and broad scientific programme that provides clinical updates of all major subs-specialties and crucial insights into fundamental issues of child health. The IPA will also celebrate its 100th anniversary since its establishment in Paris in 1910!

Language
The official language of the Congress is English. Simultaneous translations from English to Spanish and French will be available in Plenary Sessions.

Call For Abstracts
The abstract submission for IPA 2010 is now open. Participants wishing to propose papers for oral or poster presentations are invited to submit their abstracts via the congress website. The deadline for the submission of abstracts is Monday, February 8, 2010.

For more information please visit the Congress Website at http://www.ipa-world.org/IPAcongress/default.htm

National Vaccine Advisory Committee (NVAC) Meeting

September 14 - 15, 2010
Hubert Humphrey Building, Washington, DC - Room 800

You will need photo identification, such as your driver's license, for admission to the building. A representative of NVAC will be at the reception desk to assist you. Time is allotted at every meeting for public response and comment.

For more information, go to http://www.dhhs.gov/nvpo/nvac/index.html
or call (202) 690-5566.

Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases & Nevada Immunization Learning Exchange

November 3 - 5, 2010
Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe

Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
 November 3-4

A live, two-day course with the latest information for providers presented by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Nevada Immunization Learning Exchange
 November 5

Specialized sessions presented on vaccination related issues including storage and handling, billing and coding, Nevada's immunization registry-WebIZ, and Nevada immunization requirements, to name a few.

Go to http://bit.ly/6WxFtq to be added to the Immunization Education Opportunities list to receive details as they become available.