2009 ILADS Lyme Conference

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.

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:  21^st 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.

1^st WORKSHOP

11:15 a.m

2^nd 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.

3^rd WORKSHOP

3:45 p.m.

4^th 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.

5^th WORKSHOP

11:15 a.m.

6^th 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

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

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Medical Professional
(MD, DO, PhD, DMD, DVM, ND ONLY)

$350

$400

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Medical Professional
(MD, DO, PhD, DMD, DVM, ND ONLY)

$400

$450

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Non-medical PhD

$250

$300

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Non-medical PhD

$300

$350

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RN,DC, PA,NP

$250

$300

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RN, DC,PA,NP

$300

$350

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All other members

$175

$225

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Medical Student with ID

$25

$50

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All other non-members

$300

$350

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Spouses of registered medical professional

$150

$225