ASID Annual Scientific Conference 2010
The 2010 ASID Annual Scientific Meeting will be held at the Darwin Convention Centre from Wednesday 26 – Saturday 29 May 2010.
This exciting meeting will cover a broad array of cutting edge topics in infectious diseases (not only tropical medicine!). The invited international speakers will present key insights into malaria, vaccinology, and microbial genomics. Other sessions will cover topics including viral hepatitis, mycobacterial disease, infections in intensive care, clinical trials in infectious diseases and much more.
International speakers already confirmed include:
Professor Kevin Marsh - Director of the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) Wellcome Trust programme in Kilifi, Kenya, head of the molecular parasitology group, and Professor of Tropical Medicine at the University of Oxford.
Professor Andrew Pollard - Professor of Paediatric Infection and Immunity at Oxford University and Honorary Consultant Paediatrician at the Children's Hospital, Oxford, UK.
Professor Paul Keim - Director of Pathogen Genomics at the Translational Genomics Research Institute, the Regent’s Professor of Biology and the Cowden Endowed Chair of Microbiology in the Department of Biological Science at Northern Arizona University.
The Meeting will also make the most of all that Darwin has to offer with a fantastic social program encompassing:
| A Welcome Reception at Crocosaurus Cove - Enter the world of the awesome Northern Territory Saltwater Crocodile, with some of the largest in captivity on display. Bring your bathers and ‘Swim with the Crocs’ in the separate pool along side the croc enclosure or win the lucky door prize to enter the cage of death. An “up close and personal” dive encounter with Croc Cove’s massive salt water crocodiles. |  |
Mindil Beach Sunset Markets - With over 260 craft, services and food stalls the award winning Mindil Markets are a unique combination of great food and an electric atmosphere. Relish the tastes of five continents whilst experiencing a spectacular tropical sunset and be entertained by the spectacular array of local and international talent. |
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| Deckchair Cinema - Darwin's balmy climate provides the perfect opportunity for movies under the stars. Watch a movie specially selected for ASID delegates whilst enjoying a picnic and bottle of wine overlooking Darwin Harbour. |  |
Why not plan a holiday around your visit to the Top End? Click here for a flyer full of pre and post touring options with prices just for ASID delegates.
Click here to download the conference flyer.