Ebola, MERS & Co. - On the Trail of Infectious Diseases
Global Conference to Examine Transmission, Prevention and Reporting of Infectious Diseases
Vienna (pts034/09.10.2014/13:00) The International Meeting on Emerging Diseases and Surveillance (IMED 2014) takes place from October 31 - November 3, 2014, in the Hilton Vienna, Am Stadtpark 1, 1030 Vienna.
Infectious diseases cross all national and regional boundaries. To explore and develop effective long term solutions that require global scientific exchange and cooperation, the International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID) and its Program for Monitoring Emerging Diseases (ProMED) will convene the world's most renowned scientists, researchers, and thought leaders in emerging infectious diseases to present new data and discuss potential responses to emerging disease threats at the International Meeting on Emerging Diseases and Surveillance (IMED) 2014 in Vienna, Austria. More than 1000 participants are expected.
Highlighted topics of IMED 2014 will include:
* New studies and updates on MERS, Ebola, Chikungunya, Avian Influenza, Anthrax, West Nile Virus, Hantavirus and others.
* How can we prevent the spread of Ebola?
* Is there a tool or system that can predict flu outbreaks?
* What are the effects of transmitting infectious agents from animals to humans?
* What are the important ethical issues in using "big data" for the surveillance of emerging infectious diseases?
* After examining innovative models of disease surveillance, detection, and reporting, which systems work best?
* The OneHealth Model: Addressing the connections between human health, animal health and the environment
Save the date:
Expert Panel for Press Availability on Friday, October 31, 2014
12.30 p.m., Hilton Vienna, room Zweig
EBOLA, MERS & CO. - On the Trail of Infectious Diseases (in English)
More information, including a list of speakers and topics: http://imed.isid.org/
Press contact: Daniela Hennrich +43(0)664/408 18 18 or office@hennrich-pr.at
Special registration link for journalists (fee waived): https://www.eiseverywhere.com/imed2014?discountcode=P01
About ISID
The International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID) is a global membership organization for scientists and public and clinical health professionals committed to improving the care of patients with infectious diseases, the training of clinicians and researchers in infectious diseases and microbiology, and the control of infectious diseases around the world. ISID has a membership of over 81,000 from 201 countries. http://www.isid.org
About ProMED
The Program for Monitoring Emerging Diseases (ProMED) is an Internet-based reporting system dedicated to the rapid global dissemination of information on outbreaks of infectious disease. Dedicated to the One Health approach ProMED is non-political and available to all without charge. http://www.promedmail.org
| Aussender: | Hennrich.PR |
| Ansprechpartner: | Daniela Hennrich |
| Tel.: | +43 (0)664 408 18 18 |
| E-Mail: | office@hennrich-pr.at |
| Website: | www.hennrich-pr.at |
