American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology 60th Anniversary Meeting

Media Invite

The latest research in food allergy, allergic reactions to vaccines, indoor mold allergens and other topics related to allergic diseases will be presented at the 60th Anniversary Meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI). The meeting is March 7-12 in Denver. The 60th Anniversary Meeting entitled, "Allergy, Asthma and Immunology: 60 Years of Progress," will bring together more than 7,000 allergist/immunologists, allied health professionals and researchers from around the world.

Educational session highlights will include:

Anthrax and Smallpox as Biological Weapons
Therapeutic Advances for Allergies and Asthma
Advances in Food Hypersensitivity
Issues with Bioterrorism in Immunodeficient Populations
Health Effects of Indoor Molds
Allergic Reactions to Vaccines
New Strategies in Allergen Vaccine Development
Vaccines and Biologic Threats

Members of the media may register without charge for the Annual Meeting. Press conferences will be conducted throughout the meeting. A press room with interview space, computers, modem lines, telephone and facsimile services will be available on-site for press conference representatives covering the meeting. To receive an Annual Meeting program, press conference schedule or registration materials, please contact John Gardner (jgardner@aaaai.org) or Jennifer Gollhardt (jgollhardt@aaaai.org), ph. 414-272-6071; fax 414-272-6070. Visit the 60th Anniversary Meeting Online Newsroom at www.aaaai.org.

The AAAAI is the largest professional medical specialty organization in the United States representing allergists, asthma specialists, clinical immunologists, allied health professionals and others with a special interest in the research and treatment of allergic disease. Allergy/immunology specialists are pediatric or internal medicine physicians who have elected an additional two years of training to become specialized in the treatment of asthma, allergy and immunologic disease. Established in 1943, the Academy has more than 6,000 members in the United States, Canada and 60 other countries. The Academy serves as an advocate to the public by providing educational information through its Web site at www.aaaai.org.

For more information, contact John Gardner or Jennifer Gollhardt at 414-272-6071 or visit www.aaaai.org.

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