NIH Conference Mini Getaway

[Guest guest]

This sounds like a great conference to attend. Wish I could go! There's

nothing like going to a conference where you can actually eat the food

without having a special meal made. It really makes you feel spoiled.

Pam

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>The National Institutes of Health Consensus Conference on Celiac Disease

>will be held from June 28~30, 2004 in Bethesda, land.

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>Dr. Alessio Fasano, Medical Director of the Center For Celiac Research at

>the University of land says: " This conference is an historical

>achievement for the Celiac community, since it represents the official

>recognition of Celiac Disease as a health problem that deserves the

>attention of the highest governmental scientific authority. "

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>This conference will be the most comprehensive medical conference on

>Celiac Disease in the U.S. since the 9th International Symposium in

>Baltimore in 2000. Specifically, the conference will address the

>following key questions: * How is celiac disease diagnosed? * How

>prevalent is celiac disease? * What are the manifestations and long-term

>consequences of celiac disease? * Who should be tested for celiac

>disease? * What is the management of celiac disease? * What are the

>recommendations for future research on celiac disease and related

conditions?

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>Celiac experts from the U.S. and abroad have been invited to present the

>latest data. The agenda of speakers and schedule has not yet been posted

>to the NIH's website, but should be in a few weeks and believe me - it's

>impressive. You may find additional information and register for the

>Conference by going to their website at :

>http://consensus.nih.gov/cons/118/celiacbackground.html .

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>There is NO COST to attend the Conference - but you MUST REGISTER by June

>1, 2004.

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>To make your participation easier and more gluten-free friendly

>we have arranged the:

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>NIH CONSENSUS CONFERENCE ON CELIAC DISEASE

> GLUTEN-FREE MINI GETAWAY

> JUNE 27~30, 2004

> Bethesda, land

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>RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE BY MAY 15, 2004.

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>Included:

>* Three Nights at the Holiday Inn Select Bethesda

>* Three Complete Breakfasts Gluten-free (or regular) with bagels, muffins

>and more.

>* Three Gluten-free Dinners at local restaurants in the area

>* Transportation To and From the hotel to the conference.

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>Prices begin at $635 per person double occupancy.

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>For information and brochure e-mail your request or call 410-486-0292 -

>giving us your postal mailing address.

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>Time is of the essence - so please make your reservations ASAP.

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>SEE YA THERE ! Let's all show the NIH how important this

>conference is to the Celiac community.

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