Both the Marriott Residence Inn and the Hampton Inn are directly across the street from the Gaylord National. 

Hilton Hampton Inn option for ILADS annual meeting:

Your web page address is: http://hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/groups/personalized/WASOXHX-ILA-20091022/index.jhtml

Reservations for the Event will be made by individual attendees directly with Marriott reservations at 1 (800) 331-3131. When making reservations guests should ask for the International Lyme & Associated Diseases Society Room Block.

The cut off date to make room reservations is September 24, 2009. The rooms are available for guests to make reservations until 5 pm on the cut off date.

To make online reservations simply cut and paste the link below and include with your electronic correspondence to facilitate the reservation process. Rates start at $129. per night.

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/wasnh?groupCode=ilailaa&app=resvlink&fromDate=10/22/09&toDate=10/25/09

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Tenth Annual Scientific Session

21^st Century Lyme Disease Treatment

October 24-25, 2009

Gaylord National Hotel

201 Waterfront Street

National Harbor, Maryland 20745

Description and Goals

The Tenth Annual ILADS Professional Conference is designed to foster collaboration and dialogue between Lyme disease researchers and those who care and advocate for Lyme disease patients in a variety of settings. The conference will provide updates in clinical knowledge and treatment techniques.  Innovations in care will be addressed in plenary sessions and workshops.

Faculty

	Wayne Anderson, ND	Richard I. Horowitz, MD	Eva Sapi, PhD
	Paul V. Beals, MD	Joseph G. Jemsek, MD	Ginger Savely, DNP
	Sandra Berenbaum, LCSW	Lorraine B. Johnson, JD, MBA	Armin Schwartzbach, MD
	David Berg, MS	Ahmed Kilani, PhD	Leo J. Shea, III, PhD
	Steven J. Bock, MD	Cheryl Koopman, PhD	Virginia Sherr, MD
	Marilyn Boehm, MD, PhD	Judith G. Leventhal, PhD	Samuel Shor, MD
	Robert C. Bransfield, MD	Kenneth Liegner, MD	Sheila Statlender, PhD
	Joseph J. Burrascano, Jr, MD	Elizabeth Maloney, MD	Raphael B.Stricker, MD.
	Daniel J. Cameron, MD, MPH	David C. Martz, MD	Aparna Taylor, ND
	Alfonse M. Campo, MD	Maureen McShane, MD	Keri Topouzian, DO
	Sarah Chissell, MD	V. Anne Mears, MSN	Joseph Trunzo, PhD
	Ann F. Corson, MD	David C. Martz, MD	Diane Wilcox, PhD
	Alison DeLong, MS	Shawn Naylor, DO	David Younger, MD
	Stephen Firsing, III SL, MPA-MA	Steven E. Phillips, MD	Leila Zackrison, MD
	Andrea Gaito, MD	Bernard D. Raxlen, MD
	Steven Harris, MD	Nathan Renneboog, B.S

Conference Agenda:
Saturday Morning October 24, 2009
7:30 a.m.	Continental breakfast and Registration
8:15 a.m.	Keynote:  21st Century ILADS Daniel J. Cameron, MD, MPH
8:45 a.m.	Evidence Supporting the Use of Clinical Judgment in Lyme Disease – Elizabeth Maloney, MD
9:15 a.m.	Lyme Disease: Neuropsychological Misdiagnoses and Academic Workplace Accommodations – Leo J. Shea, III, PhD
9:45 a.m.	Question and Answer
10:00 a.m.	Networking Break
10:15 a.m.	1st WORKSHOP
11:15 a.m	2nd WORKSHOP
12:15 p.m.	Lunch for all registrants
1:15 p.m.	Lyme In Pregnancy, Physicians’ Training Program Lecture, Sarah Chissell, MD
1:45 p.m.	Chronic Fatigue and Lyme, Samuel Shor, MD
2:15 p.m	Question and Answer
2:30 p.m	Networking Break
2:45 p.m.	3rd WORKSHOP
3:45 p.m.	4th WORKSHOP
5:10 p.m.	ILADS Members Annual Meeting
5:30 p.m.	Reception for all registrants
	Sunday Morning October 25, 2008
7:30 a.m.	Continental Breakfast
8:15 a.m.	Keynote: Lyme and Autism, Robert C. Bransfield, MD,
8:45 a.m.	Spatial Analysis of Environmental Factors Related to Lyme Disease in Alabama by Means of NASA Earth Observation Systems –Stephen L. Firsing III, MPA-MA, Nathan Renneboog, B.S.
9:15 a.m.	Chronic Lyme in Rural Colorado, David C. Martz, MD
9:45 a.m.	Question and Answer
10:00 a.m.	Networking Break
10:15 a.m.	5th WORKSHOP
11:15 a.m.	6th WORKSHOP
12:30 p.m.	Conclusions and recommendations
12:40 p.m.	Adjournment

Workshops – All six workshops will run concurrently
1	Nuts and Bolts of Treating Lyme Disease and advanced topics – Joseph J. Burrascano, Jr., MD; Richard I. Horowitz, MD
2	Case Discussions – Led by Andrea Gaito, MD; Neurology: David Younger, MD, Marilyn Boehm, MD, PhD; Rheumatology:  Andrea Gaito, MD, Leila Zackrison, MD, Keri Topouzian, DO; MS vs. Lyme Diagnosis: Kenneth Liegner, MD, Aparna Taylor, ND, Anne Mears, MSN; Pediatrics: Ann F. Corson, MD, Maureen McShane, MD; Neuropathy:   Joseph Jemsek, MD; Betty Maloney, MD; Shawn Naylor, DO; Alfonse Campo, MD
3	Integrative Treatment of Lyme – Led by Steven Bock, MD; Integrative Treatment of Lyme Complex: Steven Bock, MD, Paul Beals, MD, Wayne Anderson, ND; Heavy Metals: Paul Beals; ND Lyme and Neurotoxins: Wayne Anderson
4	The Brain and Tick-Borne Diseases – Led by Judith G. Leventhal, PhD; Brain Functioning and Tick-Borne Diseases: Robert C. Bransfield MD, Sandra Berenbaum, LCSW; Children and Lyme Disease: Leo J. Shea, III, PhD; Lyme Disease and the Family: Sheila Statlender, PhD; The Role of the Psychotherapist in the Patients Treatment Team: Joseph Trunzo, PhD, Cognitive-Behaviorally Based Treatment Techniques/ Adults
5	Emerging Topics – Led by Samuel Shor, MD, FACP; Proposed Case Definition: Raphael Stricker, MD; Challenge of Developing Staging Processes in Lab Diagnosis:Armin Schwartzbach, MD, PhD; Tick Study results:Ahmed Kilani, PhD; Impact of Chronic Lyme on Workplace Performance: Diane Wilcox, PhD,
6	Research workshop and Evidence Based Medicine Roundtable – Led by Daniel Cameron, MD, MPH; Christine Green, MD; Steven Harris, MD; Lorraine Johnson, JD, MBA; Cheryl Koopman, PhD; Kenneth Liegner, MD; V. Anne Mears, MSN; Steven Phillips, MD; Eva Sapi, PhD; Virginia Sherr, MD; Joseph Trunzo, PhD; Leila Zackrison, MD

Credits

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Polices of the Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY) through the joint sponsorship of the WAM and the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society. The WAM is accredited by the MSSNY to provide continuing Medical Education for physician.  This educational activity is approved for ten AMA/PRA Category 1 Credit(S) ^TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.  The Westchester Academy of Medicine adheres to ACCME Standards for Commercial Support ^SM of continuing medical education. All speakers participating in Continuing Medical Education activities are expected to disclose to the program audience any real or apparent conflict(S) of interest related to the content of their presentations.

Target audience

All ILADS members including MDs, DOs, NDs, DMD, DVM, PhDs, RNs, NPs, PAs, LCSW and select alternative medicine providers.  Lyme advocacy members will be encouraged as space permits.    Medical students, residents, or interns may register at a discounted rate.  Attendees may take advantage of a pre-registration fee on-line until September 30^th.  Register at www.ILADS.org.

Meeting site The meeting will be held October 24-25, 2009 at the Gaylord National Hotel, 201 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, Maryland 20745  Phone (301) 965 2000.  Amenities include full service spa and exercise facilities, indoor pool, water taxi to area attractions, marina, and restaurants.   Reservations ILADS has negotiated a special rate with three hotels on Water Street, National Harbor, MD:  The Gaylord National Resort (meeting venue), The Marriott Residence Inn and the Hampton Inn and Suites.  Special rates range from $139-179 per night excluding tax, single or double occupancy. Rates are good until  September 24th.   Ask for the ILADS meeting or the Lyme disease meeting. Gaylord: 301 965 4000; Marriott 800 331 3131; Hampton Inn 1-800-HAMPTON until 10/1/09.					Transportation Gaylord National is just a 15-minute drive from Reagan National Airport and within a 45-minute drive from Dulles and Baltimore Washington International Airports. Shuttle service and car service are available from either airport to the hotel. Hertz is a Gaylord Hotels preferred partner for car rentals.   Objectives Recognize complexities of Lyme and associated diseases Understanding testing Analyze the evidence Discuss treatment innovations Understand the need for more dialogue and collaboration       between researchers and practitioners
About the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society ILADS is a nonprofit, international, multidisciplinary medical society, dedicated to the diagnosis and appropriate treatment of Lyme and its associated diseases.  ILADS promotes understanding of Lyme and its associated diseases through research and education and strongly supports physicians and other health care professionals dedicated to advancing the standard of care for Lyme and its associated diseases.    Strategic Goals: 1.        Improve physician understanding of Lyme disease 2.        Review, develop and implement clinical research programs that enhance the management of Lyme and its associated diseases 3.        Advance the standards of care for Lyme and its associated diseases. 4.        Review, develop and implement programs for physician and other healthcare provider support (ie. Materials, advice and education)
Registration To register online please visit our web site at ILADS.org.  To register using the following form, please complete and fax to Barbara Buchman at 301-263-0776.  E-mail any questions to Lymedocs@aol.com.   First Name _________________Middle Initial ____ Last Name _________________ Suffix ________Degree ____   Address ______________________________________Telephone ______________ E-Mail __________________   Conference Fees include continental breakfast, breaks, lunch and reception.
	Members	Early registration	After  Sept 30th			Non-members	Early registration	After Sept 30th
q	Medical Professional (MD, DO, PhD, DMD, DVM, ND ONLY)	$350	$400	q		Medical Professional (MD, DO, PhD, DMD, DVM, ND ONLY)	$400	$450
q	Non-medical PhD	$250	$300	q		Non-medical PhD	$300	$350
q	RN,DC, PA,NP	$250	$300	q		RN, DC,PA,NP	$300	$350
q	All other members	$175	$225	q		Medical Student with ID	$25	$50
				q		All other non-members	$300	$350
				q		Spouses of registered medical professional	$150	$225