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THE Double Helix Vol THE DOUBLE HELIX Vol. 36, No. 2 | July–August 2011 Published by the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases 14th Annual Vaccine Conference Highlights he Fourteenth Annual Conference on Vaccine Research (ACVR), T sponsored by the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID), was held on May 16 – 18, 2011 at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel in Baltimore, Maryland. The three-day conference, devoted to vaccines and related technologies for disease prevention and treatment, focused on basic science, clinical research and veterinary medicine. The ACVR is the premier venue for cutting- edge presentations and networking for scientific collaboration in vaccinology. Dr. Robert B. Couch accepts the 2011 Charles Merieux Award from NFID Medical Director Dr. Susan J. Rehm and Dr. Bruce Weniger, Conference co-chair. The conference keynote address, “One dialogue; promotion of both ‘ground up’ The Conference also included the Health-One Medicine,” was presented and ‘top down’ action; and recognition presentation of the Robert Austrian by Martyn Jeggo, PhD, director of the that understanding ecosystems, including Memorial Lecture by Cynthia Australia Animal Health Laboratory. molecular eco-biology, is an essential part G. Whitney, MD, MPH, chief, Dr. Jeggo’s talk highlighted the of One Health. Respiratory Diseases Branch, Division changes that are required to ensure of Bacterial Diseases, National Center that medical, veterinary, and ecological Ronald N. Germain, MD, PhD, deputy for Immunization and Respiratory scientists work together to deliver the chief of the Laboratory of Immunology Diseases, Center for Disease Control and most effective options for managing at the National Institute of Allergy and infectious diseases risks and other Infectious Diseases at the National (CONFERENCE, continued on page 3) health-related issues. “One Health Institutes of Health, presented the Mary represents the collaborative efforts of Lou Clements-Mann Memorial Lecture multiple disciplines working locally, in Vaccine Sciences on “The Dynamic IN THIS ISSUE nationally and globally to attain optimal in vivo Visualization of the Initiation health for people, animals, plants and and Effector Limbs of Adaptive Clinical Vaccinology our environment,” stated Dr. Jeggo. Immune Response.” Course Scheduled ........................2 Dr. Jeggo outlined the key components to NFID’s Charles Mérieux Award was New Members Elected to the success of the One Health initiative: presented to Robert B. Couch, MD, NFID Boards ...............................2 appreciation of the interdependence Distinguished Service Professor, Working Together to Protect More of human, animal and environmental Department of Molecular Virology Children from Influenza .............3 health; recognition of the pivotal role and Microbiology at Baylor College of of communication, collaboration and Medicine. Dr. Couch accepted the award NFID Honored for Pediatric Influenza trust between human and animal health and presented his reflections, “A Call to Communications .........................4 practitioners; development of a broad Arms: The Acute Respiratory Disease.” NFID Releases New Expert Panel vision that includes economics and social Dr. Couch is a leading researcher in Brief Highlighting Recommendations behaviour; promotion of the ‘doable’ such acute respiratory diseases, particularly for Protecting Older Adults as improving emerging infectious diseases influenza and rhinovirus infections, and from Influenza .............................4 (EID) surveillance and response while on vaccine development. The Charles Calendar of NFID Events developing the broader agenda; emphasis Merieux Award is supported by a grant and Meetings ...............................4 on community participation and an open from sanofi pasteur. 2 t THE DOUBLE HELIX DOUBLE HELIX Clinical Vaccinology Course Scheduled he National Foundation for In addition, the course will feature Meet The National Foundation for Infectious Infectious Diseases (NFID) the Experts breakfast sessions to allow Diseases (NFID) is a non-profit, tax-exempt announces its Clinical Vaccinology attendees an opportunity to network 501(c)(3) public foundation established in T 1973 to educate the public and health care Course. The course, co-sponsored by the with seasoned colleagues specializing professionals about the causes, treatment and NFID, Emory Department of Medicine, in vaccinology. prevention of infectious diseases. Division of Infectious Diseases and The Clinical Vaccinology Course has been BOARD OF DIRECTORS the Emory Vaccine Center will be held November 4 – 6, 2011 at the Grand Hyatt planned and implemented in accordance President ....................................William Schaffner, MD with the Essential Areas and policies of President-Elect .........................Thomas M. File, Jr., MD Atlanta in Atlanta, Georgia. The course Vice President.................................. Patrick Joseph, MD will also be held in Chicago, March 9 –11, the Accreditation Council for Continuing Treasurer .................................... Larry K. Pickering, MD 2012 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago in Medical Education (ACCME). NFID Secretary ................................Walter A. Orenstein, MD Chicago, Illinois. designates this educational activity for a Joseph A. Bocchini, Jr., MD maximum of 19.25 AMA PRA Category Richard J. Duma, MD, PhD, Director Emeritus The course is specifically designed for 1Credit(s)TM. NFID is an approved provider Kathryn M. Edwards, MD George M. Eliopoulos, MD primary care physicians, nurses, nurse prac- of continuing nursing education by the George C. Hill, PhD titioners, pharmacists, physician assistants, Maryland Nurses Association, an accred- King K. Holmes, MD, PhD Marguerite M. Jackson, PhD, RN public health specialists, infectious disease ited approver by the American Nurses Kathryn B. Kirkland, MD specialists and other health care profes- Credentialing Center’s Commission Donna Mazyck, RN, MS sionals involved with clinical aspects on Accreditation. This educational Peter L. Nara, DVM, PhD Ronald Lee Nichols, MD of vaccinology. activity has been approved for 19.25 Gary A. Noskin, MD contact hours. The course will also offer Georges Peter, MD The Clinical Vaccinology Course will fea- pharmacy education credits through Daniel J. Sexton, MD ture sessions addressing: Thomas G. Slama, MD PharmCon which is accredited by the Patricia Stinchfield, RN, MS, CPNP Accreditation Council for Pharmacy • How Vaccines Work Vincent H. Tam, PharmD Education as a provider for continuing Patricia Whitley-Williams, MD • Special Vaccines Issues pharmacy education. Cynthia G. Whitney, MD, MPH • Adult and Adolescent Challenges BOARD OF TRUSTEES • Childhood and Adolescent Carol J. Baker, MD Online registration is now open for the John G. Bartlett, MD Immunizations courses. Discounted course registration Emilio A. Emini, PhD • Communication Issues will be offered to medical students, doc- Jeffrey P. Engel, MD • Update on the Advisory Committee on Craig R. Engesser toral students, residents, fellows, physician Mark B. Feinberg, MD Immunization Practices assistants, nurse practitioners and NFID John H. Johnson • Clinical Cases in Vaccinology Tobi Beth Karchmer, MD supporting members. Additional informa- Samuel L. Katz, MD, DSc • Childhood Immunization Challenges tion about the course, including full course William J. Ledger, MD agenda and faculty listing, is available on Edward B. Lewin, MD the NFID website, www.nfid.org. G. Lynn Marks, MD Keynote presentations include: William J. Martone, MD Sherri Michelstein, JD Kay Mitzel • An Overview of Vaccinology – Walter George A. Pankey, MD A. Orenstein, MD, Emory University. Kevin M. Rooney Vijay B. Samant • Global Immunization Disparities: Reaching Eric Schultz Every Child — Orin Levine, PhD, Johns Leon G. Smith, MD Edmund C. Tramont, MD Hopkins University C. Douglas Webb, Jr., PhD, Chairman EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Leonard Novick MEDICAL DIRECTOR Susan J. Rehm, MD New Members Elected to NFID Boards EDITORS he National Foundation for Minnesota and Patricia Whitley-Williams, Leonard Novick Infectious Diseases (NFID) elected MD, University of Medicine and Dentistry Susan J. Rehm, MD T new members to its Board of of New Jersey. The new directors were ASSOCIATE EDITOR Directors and Board of Trustees at its joint elected to three-year terms. Sharon Cooper-Kerr board meeting last month. Published by Elected for a three-year term to the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases The new directors are George M. NFID Board of Trustees are Kay Mitzel, 4733 Bethesda Avenue | Suite 750 Eliopoulos, MD, Harvard Medical School, independent consultant and Eric Schultz, Bethesda, Maryland 20814 - 5228 Telephone: (301) 656-0003 | Fax: (301) 907- 0878 Patricia Stinchfield, RN, MS, CPNP, Quantia Communications, Inc. E-mail: [email protected] Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of ISSN: 1064-1815 Web Site: http://www.nfid.org Vol. 36, No. 2 July–August 2011 t 3 Working Together to Protect More Children from Influenza he Childhood Influenza testing; tools for healthcare professionals; and families, motivating healthcare professionals, Immunization Coalition (CIIC) consumer outreach to dispel myths and learn addressing influenza vaccination disparities, T held its annual planning session the facts about influenza vaccination. and communicating through social media. in June via webinar to share insights from the last year and set expectations for the Tim Uyeki, MD, MPH, MPP of the The high level of involvement and well- coming
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