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Featured Events
On October 2-3, 2010 the 11th Annual Lyme and Tick-Borne Diseases Conference, co-sponsored by the Lyme Disease Association, Inc. and the Columbia University Lyme and Tick-Borne Diseases Research Center, will take place at the Hyatt Penns Landing in Philadelphia, PA. The first day of the conference will focus on the scientific perspective; the second day will focus on the clinical perspective. For a preliminary list of the speakers and information on registration and CME credits, please go to the LDA website.
The Gray Matters at Columbia Spring Benefit Luncheon took place on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at The Plaza Hotel. Donna Hanover returned as Mistress of Ceremonies and Special Guest Speaker Paula Zahn joined Jeffrey A. Lieberman, M.D., and Brian Fallon, M.D. There were 340 guests in attendance. This year, Gray Matters has selected the Columbia Lyme Center as one of the three recipients in the Department to benefit from this program. The monies raised will support a research fellow on a project in the Columbia Lyme Center. The selection of Lyme Disease as one of the highlighted diseases this year is remarkable and a testimony to Columbia's recognition of the urgency of the Lyme epidemic and problem.
Wednesday, June 2, 2010 Wall Township Municipal Building (Monmouth County) 2700 Allaire Rd (behind the Wall police station and Wall library) Wall, NJ 07719
Over the last decade, New Jersey has ranked 3rd in the U.S. in the number of reported Lyme disease cases and has shown an increase in other tick-borne pathogens. To help the public, officials, physicians and constituents learn more about tick-borne diseases, Congressman Christopher H. Smith is hosting this Lyme and Tick-Borne Diseases Forum. Featured speakers will include national experts on treatments and testing for Lyme and other tick-borne diseases, on ticks and pathogens, and on the impact on patients. For more information 'click here'
Lyme Disease: Your Body, Your Brain ... an Educational Forum presented by Time for Lyme, Inc., The Greenwich Department of Health, and Families For Greenwich Hospital Learn about the many manifestations of Lyme Disease: physical, neurological, psychological and emotional, from a panel of distinguished professionals. For more information 'click here' or visit Time for Lyme, Inc. web site Thursday, April 22nd, 7:00-9:00pm Central Middle School 9 Indian Rock Lane Greenwich, CT 06830
Saturday, March 13, 2010 9:00pm - 12:30 am The Prince George Ballroom New York City
On October 23, 2009 a National Conference for Physicians & Allied Health Professionals will be held in Washington, DC at the Gaylord National Hotel and Convention Center, 201 Waterfront Street. Conference Co-Course Directors are Brian A. Fallon, MD and Richard T. Marconi, PhD. This educational and networking event will feature many prominent speakers representing a wide array of scientific disciplines. The Agenda, Registration Form, and Program Accreditation are available on-line:
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