May 18-20, 2008
Crystal Gateway Marriott
Arlington, VA

About Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza 2008

Petition to attend and join other invited colleagues in health care, government, and professional associations to discuss:

• The international impact of pandemic and seasonal influenza
• New pandemic and seasonal influenza planning strategies—including the role of state and public health officials
• The improvement of public-private sector coordination efforts—particularly related to vaccine developments

As in the past two years, the meeting will identify domestic scientific and policy developments. This year will also include a day to discuss specific needs of resource-poor countries. The meeting will result in recommendations for future research and intervention for unmet needs, and in recommendations for how the developing world can address pandemic priorities. Community mitigation, mainly designed for industrialized nations that are able to afford pharmaceutical interventions, will also be discussed for possible implementation in resource-limited countries. Global attendees and speakers will include members of the World Health Organization (WHO), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), state and local health officials, policymakers and other stakeholders.

IDSA and the Program Committee have deemed it necessary to limit the amount of participants for The Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza 2008 meeting, and individuals must receive a formal invitation to attend.* Please see Petition to Attend for more information.

This meeting is endorsed by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID); the Influenza Coordination Unit, Coordinating Center for Infectious Diseases, CDC; the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA); and the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society (PIDS).

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Program Committee

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Program

Click here to view the current agenda.

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Press Registration

If you are a member of the press and wish to register for the meeting, please contact:

Monica Charleston
Public Communications, Inc.
mcharleston@pcipr.com
P: (312) 558-1770 Ext. 161

Petition to Attend

The DEADLINE for attendees to petition to attend and register has now passed.

Due to the size and scope of the meeting, IDSA and the Program Committee have deemed it necessary to limit the number of participants.  To register, an individual must be officially invited or they must petition to attend.  Those who petition will be asked for (1) basic contact information; (2) to explain their past experience and/or current work relevance to the meeting agenda; (3) and, if invited, whether they anticipate submitting a poster abstract.  The Program Committee will review petition submissions and grant or deny admission to the meeting.  Consideration will be given to those who petition and also plan to submit an abstract.

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Poster Abstract Submission

The DEADLINE to submit a poster abstract has now passed [Friday, April 18 by 5 p.m. (EST)]

FOR ACCEPTED ABSTRACTS:  Poster Guidelines & Instructions

 

General Information

Only official invitees and individuals with approved petitions will be invited to submit a poster abstract.  However, consideration will be given to individuals who indicate their intent to submit an abstract.  The link to submit a poster abstract will be included in the official e-mail inviting you to register.

 

Participants come to the meeting from a variety of disciplines, including bench science, clinical care, U.S. and other governments, and private industry. The Program Committee requests that your poster represent an aspect of individual or group work in influenza.

The poster does not have to be highly scientific or present original research. It can be a representation of one of the following:

• Your organization's influenza web page
• A meaningful selection of slides from a PowerPoint presentation relating to influenza surveillance, preparedness, or education
• A summary report of your organization's flu surveillance activities, preparedness plan, or educational activities
• An enlarged rendition of an influenza brochure developed by your department

Notification of poster abstract approval/denial is rolling.  Please allow up to two weeks from the date of submission for e-mail notification.

Travel Grants

Abstract submission is a requirement to be considered for a travel grant.  Individuals with accepted poster abstracts, may request funding to offset travel expenses. Funding for accepted poster abstracts is limited and is given on a first-come, first-served basis.

If you wish to be considered to receive travel grant funding, you must submit an abstract before April 18, 2008.  No abstracts will be permitted after April 18.

Topics

The program includes 10 defined poster topics. Please choose from the following categories:

• Vaccine Development and Production/Immunization
• Surveillance and Diagnostics
• Use of Antivirals and Antiviral Development
• Distribution of Medical Supplies
• Surge Capacity for Patient Care
• Local Planning Efforts
• Business Planning
• The Educational Efforts of Professional Societies
• The Educational Efforts of Schools
• Other

Poster Abstract Timeline

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Hotel and Logistical Information

Hotel Accommodations

The meeting will be held at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, Va.  After registering for the meeting, official attendees may book their hotel accommodations directly through Marriott's website.  There are a limited number of rooms available at the below rates on a first-come, first-served basis. 

IDSA strongly encourages you to make your hotel reservation as early as possible, but no later than April 25, 2008.  After this date, IDSA's conference rates will not apply, and no exceptions will be made. 

Those interested in booking a room may use the link below or book directly through the hotel using Group Code: ISMISMA

Conference Room Rates

About the Crystal Gateway Marriott

Across the river from Washington DC, the Crystal Gateway Marriott offers an ideal location.  With a towering presence in Crystal City, this hotel offers exceptional accommodations, luxurious amenities, and impeccable service. This Crystal City hotel is surrounded by Arlington’s best shopping and dining at the Crystal City shops and The Fashion Centre at Pentagon City. The Crystal City Metro stop can be accessed from the lobby of Crystal Gateway Marriott, allowing guests to reach the best museums, monuments and attractions of Washington DC and the surrounding area. This comfortable and inviting Arlington hotel is also conveniently located near Reagan National Airport. 

Registration

There is no registration fee for this meeting.  Officially invited individuals will be sent e-mails requesting them to register online.

Important Dates

Contact

If you have questions or need more information regarding this meeting, please contact:

Danielle Stiffler
Meetings Coordinator
dstiffler@idsociety.org
P (703) 299-5738

or

Deborah Repasy
Meetings Staff Assistant
drepasy@idsociety.org
P (703) 740-4789

*IDSA reserves the right to deny any attendee, officially invited or petitioned, admittance to the Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza 2008 meeting.

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Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza 2008 is supported by: