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Dear colleagues:
Advanced registration for the 2007 AAAAI Annual Meeting closes on January 24, so if you have not yet registered, I urge you to do so. With leadership from Wes Burks and input from hundreds of AAAAI members, the 2007 Annual Meeting is shaping up as a very special scientific and social occasion. (It is unequivocally the premier allergy/immunology meeting in the world, and it would be foolish to miss it!) Although many people have input, the Interest Sections play a very important role in the program.
Highlights this year include the Keynote Session on Saturday with Dr. Tony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), entitled, "Emerging and Re-Emerging Infectious Diseases: The Perpetual Challenge to Global Health." In addition, we have a special symposium on Monday afternoon on the new NAEPP asthma guidelines, as well as several other sessions on the guidelines. The four Plenary Sessions include Saturday’s session on the "Immunopathogenesis of Asthma," and the Sunday morning Presidential Plenary Session on "Allergen Exposure and Chronic Allergic Disease."
The posters are placed (physically and in timing) next to the Plenary Sessions, which will ensure that they continue to play a prominent role in the meeting. In addition, a featured poster session and reception will take place Sunday, from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., in the Sails Pavilion of the San Diego Convention Center. Each Interest Section has selected outstanding posters to highlight. The reception follows the model of the very successful Science & Surf reception in 2006.
Although there is a lot going on, I think the social highlight will be the ART Benefit on Saturday evening. The program of "Academy Idol," organized by Michael and Carole Schatz with help from friends in San Diego, will be a pleasure. I look forward to seeing everyone there.
Tom Platts-Mills, MD, PhD, FAAAAI
AAAAI President
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Get indoor allergies out
2007 Annual Meeting: registration closes January 24
Register via the Annual Meeting Web site, www.annualmeeting.aaaai.org. For the most updated Annual Meeting information, visit the Web site or review your Preliminary Program.
Renew membership, access AAAAI resources
AAAAI members are encouraged to renew their membership by March 30 to continue to take advantage of AAAAI resources. Renew your membership via the AAAAI Web site, www.aaaai.org. For more information, contact Membership Services at (414) 272-6071.
Pay-for-Performance Webinar
A pay-for-performance Web-based seminar, or Webinar, is available. The new Webinar will help members learn about pay for performance and how it affects their practices. The free, 20-minute Webinar includes a PowerPoint presentation and narration.
2007 Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Education and Research Trust (ART) Benefit Dinner
Order your tickets online for the ART Benefit Dinner, held Saturday, February 24, during the Annual Meeting. The event will help raise funds to support education, research and faculty development in allergy/immunology.
Attend the Virtual Annual Meeting
Busy with practice responsibilities? Limited by international travel costs? Log on to the Annual Meeting Web site, www.annualmeeting.aaaai.org, to register for the 2007 Virtual Annual Meeting. You’ll see and hear the presenters, view their slides and access handouts for each session.
Promoting the expertise of the allergist/immunologist
The AAAAI has completed the patient-friendly descriptions of the topics from the How the Allergist/Immunologist Can Help: Consultation and Referral Guidelines Citing the Evidence. Visit the Patients & Consumers Center of the AAAAI Web site, www.aaaai.org.
New AAAAI Logo Line shop
Looking for that special AAAAI gift for your colleagues and staff? Visit the new online AAAAI Logo Line shop to buy the latest apparel and gifts.
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