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NFID to Present Prestigious Awards at Upcoming Gala

he National Foundation for result of Dr. Beasley’s findings vaccination Minister Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus Infectious Diseases (NFID) program around the world have prevented Dr. Tedros Adhanom Tannounces honorees for its 2011 untold numbers of deaths. Ghebreyesus has served Annual Awards Dinner on Tuesday, as Ethiopia’s Minister March 22, 2011—­ Drs. R. Palmer Beasley Dr. Beasley conducted his remarkable of Health for the past and Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. research career in Taiwan, as the director of five years. Under his the American Medical Research unit at the leadership the country NFID will present the Maxwell Finland U.S. Naval Research Unit in Taipei, where has embarked on an Award for Scientific Achievement to Dr. he and his colleagues studied and wrote effort to improve the Beasley for his distinguished scientific about hepatitis B. The studies led by Dr. health of Ethiopians career in preventive medicine and infectious Beasley were “incredible in terms of size and by addressing specific diseases. The Maxwell Finland Award is thoroughness,” stated Herbert L. DuPont, diseases such as malaria and HIV/AIDS presented to a scientist who has made out- MD, former NFID president and recipient and to improve the structure and capacity standing contributions to the understanding of the 2007 Maxwell Finland Award. for health services, with a special emphasis of infectious diseases or public health. on maternal care. Under Dr. Beasley’s leadership the Center Dr. Ghebreyesus will be honored with the for Infectious Disease at the University Dr. Tedros made malaria elimination his Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Humanitarian of Texas was established in 1989. During first priority as minister of public health. Award for his efforts to improve the health the same year Dr. Beasley lead an effort His efforts included a universal bed net of Ethiopians by addressing specific diseases to better understand the global impact of coverage program for the entire country. such as malaria and HIV/AIDS. This award AIDS. He worked to create a partnership As a result 20 million bed nets were dis- recognizes outstanding humanitarian efforts between the University of Texas and the tributed to protect 50 million persons at and achievements that have improved the University of Zambia to evaluate HIV trans- health of humankind. mission via breast milk. He also assisted (GALA, continued on page 3) in the development of the AIDS Research R. Palmer Beasley, MD and Control Center (ARCON) in Mumbai, Dr. R. Palmer Beasley, India. His collaborative efforts and adminis- Ashbel Smith Professor trative leadership earned the program a 22 IN THIS ISSUE at The University of million dollar grant from the Global Fund Texas School of Public to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. NFID Launches Influenza Health, developed an Season...... 2 interest in hepatitis Dr. Beasley also led a SARS taskforce in 2003 Physician Recommendation Key early in his career. Dr. to assist the government of Taiwan. He serves Factor in Mothers’ Decisions Beasley led the effort as an advisor to the WHO and other govern- about Vacinating Children to include the hepatitis ment in their hepatitis control program. against Influenza...... 4 B in the World Health Organization’s global Expanded Dr. Beasley has received numerous awards, 2011 Traveling Professorship In Program on Immunization (EPI). Through including the Distinguished Scientist Rural Areas...... 4 Award from the Hepatitis B Foundation. extensive research, Dr. Beasley and his col- International Experts to Discuss leagues proved that hepatitis B virus (HBV) “He has saved countless lives from cir- rhosis and liver cancer through his work Developments in Vaccine Research is a primary cause of liver cancer, and at 14th Annual Conference...... 5 that a salient path of transmission is from on the and prevention of mothers to infants during childbirth. As a hepatitis B. He is a giant in the field of Clinical Vaccinology Course infectious diseases,” said Dr. DuPont. Scheduled...... 6 Calendar of NFID Events and Meetings...... 7 2 t THE Double Helix NFID Launches Influenza Season Double Helix A Strong Showing of Support for New Universal Recommendation The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) is a non-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) public foundation established in 1973 to educate the public and health care he National Foundation for vaccine options now with nasal spray, inject- professionals about the causes, treatment and Infectious Diseases (NFID) able and the high dose influenza vaccine prevention of infectious diseases. Tlaunched the influenza season for the elderly, as well as a plentiful supply on October 7th, bringing together of antiviral medication as a second line of BOARD OF DIRECTORS more partners than ever before to call defense in fighting influenza. President...... William Schaffner, MD on all Americans to get vaccinated this The panelists also addressed the importance President-Elect...... Thomas M. File, Jr., MD season. Held at the National Press Club Vice President...... Patrick Joseph, MD of pneumococcal disease immunization Treasurer...... Larry K. Pickering, MD in Washington, DC, NFID’s Annual for those for whom it is recommended. Secretary...... Walter A. Orenstein, MD Influenza/Pneumococcal News Conference Pneumococcal vaccine can be given at the Joseph A. Bocchini, Jr., MD served as a national platform to communi- same time as influenza vaccination. Richard J. Duma, MD, PhD, Director Emeritus cate strong support for the new universal Kathryn M. Edwards, MD George C. Hill, PhD influenza immunization recommendation. New Research Insights King K. Holmes, MD, PhD NFID commissioned research to better Marguerite M. Jackson, PhD, RN A diverse panel representing ten of the understand physician and patient attitudes Kathryn B. Kirkland, MD country’s influential medical and public Donna Mazyck, RN, MS and behaviors about influenza vaccination, Peter L. Nara, DVM, PhD health groups conveyed critical public and help ensure that its communications Ronald Lee Nichols, MD health messages about influenza and pneu- were well-informed. William Schaffner, Gary A. Noskin, MD mococcal immunization. Collaborating Trish M. Perl, MD MD, NFID president, shared results that Georges Peter, MD organizations included the Centers for indicated 95 percent of US physicians will Jerald Sadoff, MD Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), be vaccinated against influenza this season. Daniel J. Sexton, MD American Medical Association (AMA), Thomas G. Slama, MD Previously reported lower vaccination rates Vincent H. Tam, PharmD American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), among all health care personnel has led to Cynthia G. Whitney, MD, MPH American College of Obstetricians the misconception that physicians don’t BOARD OF TRUSTEES and Gynecologists (ACOG), American get vaccinated. Carol J. Baker, MD Pharmacists Association (APhA), AARP, John G. Bartlett, MD “Almost all the doctors I know tell me they Tig Conger Indian Health Services, National Medical Emilio A. Emini, PhD Association (NMA) and National get vaccinated each and every year,” said Jeffrey P. Engel, MD Influenza Vaccine Summit. Dr. Schaffner. “So NFID decided to survey Craig R. Engesser this group and what we learned was very Mark B. Feinberg, MD The overriding message was loud and John H. Johnson encouraging. Physicians are practicing what Tobi Beth Karchmer, MD clear: “The best way to protect yourself they preach; they are personally committed Samuel L. Katz, MD, DSc and your family from the flu is to get William J. Ledger, MD to influenza vaccination.” Edward B. Lewin, MD vaccinated each and every year,” said G. Lynn Marks, MD keynote speaker Thomas R. Frieden, A separate consumer survey showed William J. Martone, MD MD, CDC director. “Today no one the importance of the physician rec- Sherri Michelstein, JD George A. Pankey, MD needs to ask, ‘should I get the vaccine’? ommendation in motivating patients Kevin M. Rooney The answer for everyone is ‘yes’.” to get vaccinated. Nearly seven in ten Vijay B. Samant mothers said their child’s pediatrician Leon G. Smith, MD This message was captured by broad- Edmund C. Tramont, MD cast and print media generating signifi- was the first person they would turn to C. Douglas Webb, Jr., PhD, Chairman for information about influenza and vac- Lyn Wiesinger cant national attention with coverage in the Wall Street Journal, Reuters, cination noted Judith S. Palfrey, MD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FAAP, AAP Immediate Past President. Leonard Novick Bloomberg, Time and U.S. News and World Report, and more; broadcast She explained how influenza dispropor- MEDICAL DIRECTOR coverage included major networks and tionately affected pregnant women and Susan J. Rehm, MD top-tier cable stations, including CBS, young children last season, and called EDITORS NBC, ABC, FOX and C-SPAN. upon pediatricians and their OB/GYN Leonard Novick colleagues to help promote vaccination to Susan J. Rehm, MD Health experts see a nation more their patients. Laura E. Riley, MD, rep- prepared than ever to protect itself ASSOCIATE EDITOR resenting ACOG, reinforced the impor- Sharon Cooper-Kerr against the burdens of influenza tance of vaccinating pregnant women to Vaccine supply is expected to top 150 mil- Published by protect them and their babies. National Foundation for Infectious Diseases lion doses, according to Daniel B. Jernigan, 4733 Bethesda Avenue | Suite 750 MD, MPH, deputy director of the CDC Stephan L. Foster, PharmD., repre- Bethesda, 20814 - 5228 Influenza Division, who gave an update on Telephone: (301) 656-0003 | Fax: (301) 907- 0878 senting APhA, noted that there are more E-mail: [email protected] vaccine supply and expectations for this ISSN: 1064-1815 Web Site: http://www.nfid.org season. Experts also noted there are more (FLU SEASON, continued on page 4) Vol. 35, No. 4 December 2010 t 3

NFID Launches Influenza Season (GALA, from page 1) A Strong Showing of Support for New Universal Recommendation risk of malaria by 2007. “This was one of The Event the most ambitious and successful efforts The Awards Dinner will take place on the evening of March 22, 2011 in public health history,” said John B. at the Ritz Carlton Pentagon City in Arlington, VA. Individual seats for Hardman, MD, president and CEO of the NFID Awards Dinner are $350 per person. Sponsored tables of ten the Carter Center. are available for $9,000. NFID is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization, Minister Tedros has also worked to and as a result most of this cost is tax deductible. Net proceeds from improve both the quality and access the event will be used to develop public and professional education of health care for rural populations in Ethiopia. He supported the campaign about infectious diseases. to recruit and train 30,000 health extension workers, all local women, to For more information please contact Sharon Cooper-Kerr at live and work in the rural villages of (301) 656-0003, ext14. Ethiopia. The workers provide basic health services, make referrals and conduct community health education. Previous Recipients of the Previous Recipients of the Their work is essential in eliminating malaria and improving general hygiene. Maxwell Finland Award Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Humanitarian Award In addition to malaria, Minister Tedros has been supportive in the control and elimination of other tropical diseases. 2010 Richard P. Wenzel, MD 2010 Jennifer L. Howse, PhD He has been instrumental in the Guinea 2009 Stanley A. Plotkin, MD 2009 Ann Lurie Worm Eradication Program and the Trachoma Control Program. He has also 2008 Martin S. Hirsch, MD 2008 Louis W. Sullivan, MD done significant work in the area of HIV/ AIDS prevention and control. Under 2007 Hebert L. DuPont, MD 2007 William H. Foege, MD, MPH his leadership the prevalence of HIV/ 2006 Robert C. Moellering, Jr., MD 2006 Paul E. Farmer, MD, PhD AIDS among 15 – 49 year olds dropped from 6.6% in 2002 to 2.3% in 2009. 2005 John G. Bartlett, MD 2005 Former President William Access to antiretroviral therapy has been Jefferson Clinton expanded from a few thousand to hun- 2004 George H. McCracken, Jr., MD dreds of thousands of people during this 2003 George W. Comstock, MD, DrPh 2004 Henri Landwirth timeframe. 2002 Jerome O. Klein, MD 2003 The Honorable John Minister Tedros has co-authored Edward Porter numerous articles on malaria in promi- 2001 Robert Austrian, MD nent scientific publications. He also 2002 William “Bill” H. Gates, III contributed to a 1999 study describing 2000 R. Gordon Douglas, MD and Melinda F. Gates malaria incidence among children living 1999 Stanley Falkow, PhD near dams in northern Ethiopia. His 2001 Senator John D. Rockefeller, IV contribution in this area earned him the 1998 Maurice R. Hilleman, PhD 2000 Robert Edward “Ted” Turner, III distinction of “Young Investigator of the Year” from the American Society of 1997 Joshua Lederberg, PhD 1999 David Satcher, M.D., PhD Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. 1996 The Honorable Paul G. Rogers 1998 General Colin L. Powell, During the March, 2011 Awards Dinner 1995 The Honorable Dale Bumpers USA (Ret) NFID will also honor NFID Immediate and Mrs. Betty F. Bumpers Past President George C. Hill, PhD with 1997 Former President Jimmy Carter the John P. Utz Leadership Award. The 1994 The Honorable Elizabeth and Former First Lady John P. Utz Leadership Award is pre- Hanford Dole Rosalynn Carter sented to individuals that have worked tirelessly in a leadership capacity on 1993 Arthur Ashe, Jr. behalf of NFID. Dr. Utz, a champion in the fight against infectious diseases, was 1992 Michael E. DeBakey, MD one of the founders of NFID in the early 1991 Mrs. Albert Lasker 1970s. Dr. Hill has been a member of the NFID Board of Directors since 1999 and 1990 P. Roy Vagelos, MD was its president from 2008-2010. Under Dr. Hill’s leadership, NFID focused on 1989 Anthony S. Fauci, MD vaccine disparity issues and medical care 1988 C. Everett Koop, MD for underserved minority populations. 4 t THE Double Helix

Physician Recommendation Key Factor in Mothers’ 2011 Traveling Decisions about Vaccinating Children against Influenza Professorship Childhood Influenza Immunization Coalition Launches New Tools in Rural Areas to Help Physicians Spread the Word Grant Applications

hen asked “What would Influenza Immunization Commitment The National Foundation motivate you to get your child Statement. This statement of support Wvaccinated for influenza?” a allows health care professionals to showcase for Infectious Diseases resounding seven in ten mothers said their commitment, by displaying signed dec- (NFID) invites individuals to they would first turn to their pediatri- larations in their offices. It includes CDC’s apply for the 2011 Traveling cian, according to a new consumer survey universal immunization recommendation Professorship in Rural Areas. conducted by the National Foundation for everyone six months of age and older, for Infectious Diseases’ (NFID) Childhood quick facts about influenza and a place for This grant is funded through Influenza Immunization Coalition (CIIC). the health care professional’s signature. the NFID Steven R. Mostow Tellingly, the survey also found that more Endowment for Outreach than three-quarters of mothers who do not InFLUencing Healthy Choices. Programs and is intended to plan to vaccinate their children this year This turnkey program offers customizable stated that their pediatrician or primary care resources including slide presentations and provide support for the recipient provider left the decision up to them and backgrounders to Coalition members to to provide face-to-face infec- encourage them to engage in ongoing com- they chose not to give their child another tious diseases education to vaccine. These are important insights for munication about the benefits of childhood practicing physicians in rural our nation’s health care professionals. influenza immunization. The tools can be used in a variety of settings such as phar- areas in the recipient’s state of The Coalition has conducted research over macies, the workplace, schools, and PTA residence or primary practice. the past several years to gain a better under- meetings as well as for a variety of patient standing of perceptions and behaviors sur- populations (pregnant women, individuals The grant will be made in a rounding influenza and influenza vaccina- with cardiac disease, etc). one-time cash payment of tion among mothers of children six months NFID’s pediatric-focused outreach efforts, though 18 years, and to strive to increase $10,000. All applications must designed to improve pediatric influenza vaccination rates, ensuring that all children immunization rates that have fallen far be postmarked by January 3, are protected. CIIC has launched a series short of national goals, are carried out 2011. For more information of tools and programs that reflect research through the Coalition, which is supported regarding eligibility and applica- findings. The goal is to help health care by more than 30 of the nation’s leading professionals educate patients and parents tion instructions please visit the medical, public health and parent organiza- about influenza, and communicate their tions. For more information visit: NFID website www.nfid.org/ commitment to influenza immunization. www.preventchildhoodinfluenza.org. pdf/awards/professorship.pdf.

(FLU SEASON, from page 4) non-traditional vaccination sites and pro- ulations with chronic health conditions. “simple preventive measures like flu vac- viders administering the influenza vaccine John T. Redd, MD, MPH, of the Indian cinations not only keeps them healthy and than ever before. “Influenza vaccine can Health Service added, “The best way to active, but helps protect their loved ones.” be administered at a physician’s office, at narrow this gap is to prevent influenza The morning after the conference, NFID’s a workplace-sponsored clinic, in pharma- through universal vaccination.” Dr. Schaffner teamed up with CDC’s cies across the nation, and in other retail Dr. Jernigan for a satellite TV and radio AMA Director for Medicine and Public outlets,” he said. “One thing is certain: tour that expanded the reach of the news Health, Litjen (L.J) Tan, PhD, stated “All inconvenience is no longer an excuse for conference content. Their messages were healthcare professionals have an ethical, avoiding vaccination.” designed to ensure that people in commu- as well as a professional, responsibility to nities throughout the country know where get vaccinated. This is not only to protect Several other prestigious panelists helped and how they can get vaccinated, and why their patients, but also to protect them- to address the media and the 100 partici- it’s important to them and those around selves and their families because patients pants who joined the news conference via them. webcast: can give them influenza and they can take it home as well.” Winston Price, MD, past president of To view the news conference online, the NMA, highlighted the need to close Cheryl Matheis, senior vice president at please visit www.visualwebcaster.com/ immunization gaps among all populations. AARP, spoke about the needs of the 50+ event.asp?id=72638. Pointing to the vulnerability of ethnic pop- population and how staying healthy with Vol. 35, No. 4 December 2010 t 5

International Experts to Discuss Developments in Vaccine Research at 14th Annual Conference

he National Foundation for Association, Centers for Disease Control Institute of Allergy and Infectious Infectious Diseases (NFID) and Prevention, the Center for Biologics Diseases, Albert B. Sabin Vaccine Twill sponsor the Fourteenth Evaluation and Research-Food and Drug Institute, Sealy Center for Vaccine Annual Conference on Vaccine Administration, the Center for Vaccine Development, Society of Infectious Research: Basic Science, Clinical Development-University of Maryland, Diseases Pharmacists, and the United Research, and Veterinary Medicine, Emory Vaccine Center, Fondation States Department of Agriculture. on May 16 - 18, 2011, at the Baltimore Mérieux, International Association for Marriott Waterfront Hotel in Baltimore, Biologicals, the International Society The conference, designed to bring together Maryland. Collaborating organizations for , the International Vaccine the diverse disciplines involved in the include the American Pharmacists Institute, the Jenner Society, the National research and development of vaccines, will refocus its content on basic science, clinical research and veterinary medicine. Expert faculty from various disciplines will present the latest vaccine-related scientific data, results, and issues via symposia and panel discussions. The Fourteenth Annualon Conference Conference Plenary Sessions

• One Health Initiatives Vaccine Research • Advances and Challenges in the Development of Herpesvirus Vaccines • Status of HIV Vaccines BASIC SCIENCE • Genomics • Special Populations in CLINICAL RESEARCH • Alternative Animal Models in Vaccine Discovery

VETERINARY MEDICINE Martyn Jeggo, PhD, BVetMed, Australian Animal Health Laboratory, will present the Keynote Address on One Health Initiatives.

CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT AND CALL FOR ABSTRACTS The 14th Annual Conference on Vaccine SPONSORED By Research will also feature the presenta- tion of the Maurice R. Hilleman Early- stage Career Investigator Award, which memorializes the lifetime achievements of Dr. Maurice R. Hilleman in the field of ® vaccinology. The award recognizes indi- viduals in the early stages of their careers IN COLLABORATION WITH: in any field of vaccinology, from basic research, through pre-clinical and clinical

Centers for Disease Center for Biologics Center for Vaccine Emory Vaccine Center Fondation Mérieux International Association studies, manufacturing and production, Control and Prevention Evaluation and Research Development, for Biologicals Food and Drug Administration University of Maryland to related research in public health, agri- culture, health delivery, policy and regula- tory matters. Society of International Society International Vaccine The Jenner Society National Institute of Allergy Albert B. Sabin United States Infectious Disease for Vaccines Institute and Infectious Diseases Vaccine Institute Department of Agriculture Pharmacists The Vaccine Research Conference will

MAY 16-18, 2011 ● BALTIMORE MARRIOTT WATERFRONT HOTEL ● BALTIMORE, MARYLAND include Meet the Experts breakfast sessions and ample opportunities for scientific exchange and networking. (CONFERENCE continued page 7) 6 t THE Double Helix

Clinical Vaccinology Course Scheduled he National Foundation for The Clinical Vaccinology Course will feature with the Essential Areas and policies of Infectious Diseases (NFID) sessions addressing: the Accreditation Council for Continuing Tannounces its Clinical Vaccinology • How Vaccines Work Medical Education (ACCME). NFID Course. The course, co-sponsored by • The Advisory Committee on designates this educational activity for a NFID, Emory Department of Medicine, Immunization Practices (ACIP) Update maximum of 16.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Division of Infectious Diseases and the on Vaccine Recommendations Credit(s)TM. NFID is an approved provider Emory Vaccine Center will be held March • Childhood Immunization of continuing nursing education by the 4 - 6, 2011 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago Maryland Nurses Association, an accred- in Chicago, Illinois. • Special Vaccine Issues ited approver by the American Nurses • Immunization Challenges Credentialing Center’s Commission on Course collaborating organizations include • Communications Issues Accreditation. This educational activity has the American Academy of Pediatrics, • Clinical Cases in Vaccinology been approved for 16.75 contact hours. the American Academy of Physician • Special Populations The course will also offer pharmacy educa- Assistants, the American College Health tion credits through PharmCon, which is Association, the American Medical Keynote presentations include: accredited by the Accreditation Council Association, the American Society of • An Overview of Vaccinology— for Pharmacy Education as a provider for Health-System Pharmacists, Centers Walter A. Orenstein, MD continuing pharmacy education. for Disease Control and Prevention, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation National Association of Pediatric Nurse Online registration is now open for the • Global Immunization Disparities: Practitioners and the Society of Infectious course. The cost to attend is $550 prior Reaching Every Child— Diseases Pharmacists. to January 24, 2011 and $650 after this Orin S. Levine, PhD date. Discounted course registration will The course is specifically designed for pri- be offered to medical students, doctoral Bloomberg School of Medicine mary care physicians, nurses, nurse practi- students, residents, fellows, physician tioners, physician assistants, public health In addition, the course will feature Meet the assistants, nurse practitioners and NFID specialists, infectious disease specialists and Experts breakfast sessions to allow attendees supporting members. Additional informa- other health care professionals involved an opportunity to network with seasoned tion about the course, including full course with clinical aspects of vaccinology. colleagues specializing in vaccinology. agenda and faculty listing, is available on the NFID website, www.nfid.org. The Clinical Vaccinology Course has been planned and implemented in accordance Vol. 35, No. 4 December 2010 t 7

(CONFERENCE, from page 5) Abstracts for oral and poster presenta- Calendar of NFID Events and Meetings tions may be submitted at www.nfid.org/ conferences/vaccine11. Abstracts must be March 4 – 6, 2011 Clinical Vaccinology Course received by January 24, 2011. The com- Sponsored by the National Foundation for Infectious plete preliminary program and online reg- Diseases, Emory Department of Medicine, Division of istration may be found at the conference Infectious Diseases and the Emory Vaccine Center website link. Applications and abstract Hyatt Regency Chicago, Chicago, Illinois submissions for the International Travel Grant program are being accepted through December 27, 2010. March 22, 2011 NFID Awards Dinner The conference was developed for Sponsored by the National Foundation researchers, scientists, epidemiologists, for Infectious Diseases microbiologists, immunologists, molecular Ritz Carlton Pentagon City, Arlington, Virginia biologists, physicians and veterinarians, vaccine manufacturers, and public health officials who have an interest in vaccine May 16 – 18, 2011 Fourteenth Annual Conference research. NFID designates this CME on Vaccine Research activity for a maximum of 18.5 AMA PRA Sponsored by the National Foundation Category 1 Credits™. for Infectious Diseases Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel, Baltimore, Maryland Continuing Education credits will be offered for nurses. This 18.5 contact hour Education Activity is provided by NFID. May 7 – 9, 2012 Fifteenth Annual Conference NFID is an approved provider of con- on Vaccine Research tinuing nursing education by the Maryland Sponsored by the National Foundation Nurses Association, an accredited approver for Infectious Diseases by the American Nurses Credentialing Hyatt Regency Inner Harbor, Baltimore, Maryland Center’s Commission on Accreditation. For more information about NFID sponsored events Registration fees are $475 prior to April 4, and meetings, please contact: 2011 and $575 after this date. NFID will offer Sharon Cooper-Kerr, NFID discounted conference admission to medical 4733 Bethesda Avenue | Suite 750 students, doctoral students, residents, fel- Bethesda, Maryland 20814 - 5228 lows, physician assistants, nurses, and NFID Telephone: (301) 656-0003, Ext 14 supporting members. For more information Fax: (301) 907-0878 about registration or abstract submission, call E-mail: [email protected], or visit our NFID at (301) 656-0003 x19, fax: (301) 907- Website at www.nfid.org 0878, e-mail: [email protected] or you may visit the NFID website at www.nfid.org/ conferences/vaccine11

New to the conference this year is an academic vaccinology workshop, Writing The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases and Submitting a Vaccine Research Paper. is pleased to announce its 2011 Awards Dinner honoring The preconference workshop will be held on Sunday, May 15, 2011. This program Dr. Palmer Beasley will help authors prepare sound scientific 2011 Maxwell Finland Award Recipient articles while addressing issues such as con- and flict of interest, authorship, copyright, and Honorable Minister Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus submitting to an appropriate journal. 2011 Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Humanitarian Award Recipient The International Association for Tuesday, March 22, 2011 Biologicals will hold its program on Ritz Carlton Pentagon City Adventitious Agents, New Technology and Arlington, Virginia Risk Assessment on May 19 – 20, 2011, immediately after the Vaccine Research For additional information please contact: [email protected] Conference concludes.