Date: Tue, 25 Jun 1996 14:09:23 -0400 From: "Flynn Mclean" Subject: New Conference Listings 06/25/96 CDC National AIDS Clearinghouse Conference Calendar Database NEW CONFERENCE LISTINGS June 25, 1996 The Clearinghouse's Conference Calendar Database contains information about upcoming conferences related to HIV and AIDS. NAC ONLINE users can search this database by selecting "Clearinghouse Databases" from the NAC ONLINE main menu. When asked to enter a database name, specify "CONF" to search the Calendar. To access the NAC ONLINE BBS, set your communications software to dial (800) 851-7245, and set the options for 8 data bits, N parity, 1 stop bit, full duplex, and complete a new user questionnaire. Only non-profit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and health departments are given full access to NAC ONLINE and the NAC databases. Overnight, 6 new listings were loaded to the Conference Calendar Database. Their records follow: TITLE: New Insights on HIV Infection and Disease DATE: October 9-14, 1996 LOCATION: Hilton Head Island, SC SPONSOR(S): Cambridge Symposia; Bristol-Myers Squibb Company; Chiron Biocine; RIBI ImmunoChem Research, Inc CONTACT: Cambridge Symposia, 1037 Chestnut St., Newton Upper Falls, MA 02164, (617) 630-1399, FAX: (617) 630-1395, Internet email: symposia@cambridge.org EVENT TYPE: Symposium TOPICS: Simian immunodeficiency virus (SIV). Immunology. Treatment. Research programs. NOTES: Fee: Before July 10, $275; before August 9, $300; after August 9, $350. Student fees: Before July 10, $150; before August 9, $275; after August 9, $200. Run in combination with the Third International Conference on Engineered Vaccines for Cancer and AIDS. Abstracts accepted. TITLE: Engineered Vaccines for Cancer and AIDS; Third International Conference DATE: October 9-14, 1996 LOCATION: Hilton Head Island, SC SPONSOR(S): Cambridge Symposia; Bristol-Myers Squibb Company; Chiron Biocine; RIBI ImmunoChem Research, Inc CONTACT: Cambridge Symposia, 1037 Chestnut St., Newton Upper Falls, MA 02164, (617) 630-1399, FAX: (617) 630-1395, Internet email: symposia@cambridge.org EVENT TYPE: Symposium TOPICS: Vaccines. Research programs. Cancer. Clinical trials. NOTES: Fee: Before July 10, $275; before August 9, $300; after August 9, $350. Student fees: Before July 10, $150; before August 9, $275; after August 9, $200. Run in combination with the Third International Conference on Engineered Vaccines for Cancer and AIDS. Abstracts accepted. TITLE: HIV/AIDS Managed Care Summit '96 DATE: August 21-23, 1996 LOCATION: San Francisco, CA SPONSOR(S): Institute for International Research, The Healthcare Institute CONTACT: Institute for International Research, 708 3rd Ave., 4th Fl., New York, NY 10017-4103, (800) 999-3123, FAX: (800) 959-9644 EVENT TYPE: Conference TOPICS: Financial issues. Health maintenance organizations. Management strategies. Health professional education. Case management. Case studies. Hospices. Confidentiality. Quality of life. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Legislation or regulation. Discrimination. HIV transmission. HIV prevention. Cytomegalovirus (CMV). Nutrition. Home care. Legal issues. NOTES: Fee: $1295. Accommodations, (415) 392-3434. TITLE: 1996 AIDS/HIV Program Annual Conference DATE: September 23-24, 1996 LOCATION: Milwaukee, WI SPONSOR(S): Department of Health and Social Services; Department of Public Instruction; Continuing Medical Education, University of Wisconsin Medical School; and University of Wisconsin-Extension CONTACT: Continuing Medical Education, Medical School, University of Wisconsin, 2715 Marshall Ct., Madison, WI 53705, (608) 263-6637. EVENT TYPE: Conference TOPICS: Sexuality. Grief. Death or dying. Incarcerated persons. Treatment. Alternative therapies. Information sources. Families. Spirituality. TITLE: European Conference for Nurses in AIDS Care; 7th DATE: September 11-14, 1996 LOCATION: Gothenburg, SW - Sweden SPONSOR(S): Eanac CONTACT: Eanac, Inger Petersen, Bohuslandstinget, Box 1508, S-401 50, Gothenburg, Sweden EVENT TYPE: Conference TOPICS: HIV prevention. Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Substance abuse. Research programs. Caregivers. NOTES: Fee: Before June 30, SEK 4400 PP; after June 30, SEK 4700. TITLE: Sharing the Vision: Native American Survival in the Age of AIDS DATE: September 23-27, 1996 LOCATION: Portland, OR SPONSOR(S): Inter Tribal Council of Arizona (ITCA); National Native American AIDS Prevention Center (NNAAPC); Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board (NAPAIHB); Office of AIDS Research, National Institutes of Health; Indian Health Service CONTACT: Nancy Gaskins, Social and Scientific Systems, (800) 291- 9112, FAX: (301) 913-0351. EVENT TYPE: Conference TOPICS: Treatment. Women. Pregnancy. Nutrition. HIV transmission. Opportunistic infections. Substance abuse. Minorities. Children. Long term survivors. Community organizations. Research programs. Developing nations. Clinical trials. Vaccines. Alternative therapies. Outreach. Stress management. Peer education. Sexuality. Cultural factors. Incarcerated persons. Holistic therapies. Spirituality. Native Americans. Families. Death and dying. Self-esteem. Quality of life. Fundraising. Case management. NOTES: Abstract submissions accepted. Information about additional conferences is welcome. Please send E-Mail to Flynn McLean (through NAC ONLINE, or fmclean@cdcnac.aspensys.com via the Internet) at the CDC National AIDS Clearinghouse; include the title, dates, site, sponsoring agency, contact information, registration fee, and topics to be discussed at the conference.