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.

Health Literacy Conference – May 9-11, 2012 - Irvine, CA

Did you know that only about 1 in 10 adults are able to understand and use our healthcare system effectively? Learn how to make sure your message is understood and applied.

Attend the Institute for Healthcare Advancement’s Eleventh Annual Health Literacy Conference, May 9-11, 2012. Receive continuing education credits (CME, CHES, MCHES, MLA, dental, dietitian), and attend up to 5 skill-building workshops on such topics as how to write for a low literate audience, designing an easy to use website, developing a program evaluation plan, usability testing, advanced social media strategies, and more!

Have you written and implemented a National Action Plan to Improve Health Literacy? If so, we’d love to have you share it with our conference attendees. Haven’t heard of the National Action Plan? Come to our conference and hear all about it.

Visit www.iha4health.org, email [email protected] or call (562) 690-4001, ext. 202 for more information.  Save $20 on registration when you use this code: CAIZ12.