May 28, 2010

In the Spotlight - International Conference on Emerging Infectious Diseases

International Conference on Emerging Infectious Diseases (ICEID)
July 11 - July 14, 2010
Atlanta, Georgia, USA



The conference brings together public health professionals to encourage the exchange of scientific and public health information on global emerging infectious disease issues. The program will include plenary and panel sessions with invited speakers as well as oral and poster presentations on emerging infections. Major topics to be included are current work on surveillance, epidemiology, research, communication and training, bioterrorism, and preventions and control of emerging infectious diseases, both in the United States and abroad.

Major subjects to be covered include:

  • Antimicrobial Resistance
  • Bioterrorism and Preparedness
  • Foodborne and Waterborne Illnesses
  • Global Health
  • Molecular Diagnostics and Epidemiology
  • Nosocomial Infections
  • Socio-economic and Political Factors
  • Vectorborne Diseases
  • Zoonotic Diseases
Additional information is available at the ICEID conference website.


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