Cutting-edge research to be presented at ASCPT pharmacology conference

Items include bio-terrorism, medical errors, aids therapies, and blood pressure treatments

Atlanta, GA – The nation’s leading clinical pharmacologists and researchers on the impact of drugs on the body will gather March 24-27 at the annual meeting of the American Society for Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics (ASCPT).

Among the more than 300, never-before published, peer-reviewed findings to be presented:

Update on the current state of bio-terrorism preparedness from U.S. Air Force MD
Identified protein responsible for AIDS treatment side effects
Genetic testing could provide optimum blood pressure control
Tool to identify and prevent medication errors

A pressroom will be available for media representatives on the Convention Level of the Atlanta Marriott Marquis, from March 24 through March 27, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., daily.

Log on to http://www.ascpt.org/press/ for press releases, tip sheets and complete abstracts.

To arrange pre-conference interviews or to register for on-site press credentials, contact David Cercone, 202-331-0175, or david@kmcpr.com.

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Founded in 1900, the ASCPT consists of over 2,200 professionals whose primary interest is to promote and advance the science of human pharmacology and therapeutics. The Society is the largest scientific and professional organization serving the discipline of Clinical Pharmacology.

Media Contact:
Kirk Monroe
K M Communications
202-331-0175
kirk@kmcpr.com
Press Room: Convention Level
Phone: 404-586-6135
Atlanta Marriott Marquis
March 24 – 27, 2002

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