The NFID 16th Annual Conference on Vaccine Research (ACVR) is scheduled for April 22-24, 2013 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/1cqwjd?refid=vic.

Note that the early registration deadline is March 11, 2013. The conference description is as follows:

This 2 1/2-day conference provides high-quality, current reports of scientific progress featured in both invited presentations and submitted oral abstracts and posters.  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 immunology, product development, preclinical and clinical testing, 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 a reception.

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