NFID 15^th Annual Conference on Vaccine Research (ACVR) is scheduled for May 6-9, 2012 at the Hyatt Regency Inner Harbor in Baltimore, MD. Detailed conference information including a downloadable preliminary program and online registration is available at http://www.cvent.com/d/scqjyd?refid=vic. 

This 3-day conference provides high-quality, current reports of scientific progress featured in both invited presentations and submitted abstracts.  Now in its 15^th year, the conference has become the largest scientific meeting devoted exclusively to research on vaccines and associated technologies for disease prevention and treatment through immunization.  As the premier venue for cutting edge learning, effective data sharing, and scientific collaboration on issues related to vaccines and immunization, the conference features international experts leading symposia 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, special luncheon lectures, sponsored exhibits, and receptions.

Target audience includes epidemiologists; immunologists; microbiologists; molecular biologists; nurses; nurse practitioners; pharmacologists; pharmacists; physicians; physicians in training; post-graduate fellows; public health officials; researchers and scientists; vaccine, diagnostic, and device manufacturers; and veterinarians.