Climate, Environment, and Infectious Diseases

Composite satellite image by R.B. Husar,
Washington University

Program information and registration
for the ANNUAL MEETING of the
American Institute of Biological
Sciences, 12 - 13 May 2008

The Westin Arlington Gateway, 801 North Glebe Road, Arlington, Virginia

The plenary lectures from this meeting are now available for free online viewing in the AIBS Media Library.

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Location

The Westin Arlington Gateway, 801 North Glebe Road, Arlington, Virginia 22203. A two-minute walk from the National Science Foundation building and a few station stops (Ballston) from downtown Washington DC on the Metro subway system. Directions to the hotel

Press Passes

Accredited members of the press are invited to attend all events at no charge. Contact Holly Menninger, AIBS Public Affairs Representative, at , 202-628-1500 x 229

Overview

The 2008 annual meeting of the American Institute of Biological Sciences will be held 12 and 13 May on the theme of "Climate, Environment, and Infectious Diseases," at The Westin Arlington Gateway, Virginia. The program chair is 2008 AIBS President Rita Colwell, University of Maryland, College Park.

Interrelationships of climate, environment, and human health are manifested in infectious disease patterns, notably seasonality. Vector borne diseases, such as malaria, dengue, Avian influenza, SARS, and related diseases are known to be closely linked to the environment and, more recently, to climate. Interactions between climate, climate change, and the environment have been studied extensively by investigators in the United States and abroad. The AIBS annual meeting will address these issues.

The interplay of science and science policy in cross-cutting themes involving science, public policy, and education will also be addressed in a special session with plenary speakers featuring science communicators, including authors of popular books addressing various aspects of infectious disease, human health, climate, and the environment. Participants will have the opportunity to explore the issues of climate change as these issues intersect with human health.

The rest of the meeting's program will be rounded out by events including a contributed poster session, a diversity lunch, AIBS awards, a special session from the National Council for Science and the Environment on climate change and human health, a teachers workshop organized by the Biological Sciences Curriculum Study and National Association of Biology Teachers, and a workshop on science cafes organized by the WGBH Educational Foundation and the Coalition on the Public Understanding of Science. The 2008 AIBS annual meeting marks the anniversary of the Biological Sciences Curriculum Study, which began as a part of AIBS and is now celebrating 50 years of independent operations.

NOTE: The 2008 meeting of the AIBS Council of member societies and organizations will be held immediately following the AIBS annual meeting, in the same hotel, 14 May, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.

Program and Schedule

Members of the Press

Accredited members of the press are invited to attend all events at no charge. Contact Holly Menninger, AIBS Public Affairs Representative, at , 202-628-1500 x 229

Exhibitors, Sponsors, and General Information

Contact

Sue Burk
AIBS Meetings Director
1313 Dolley Madison Blvd., Ste. 402
McLean, VA 22101
Phone +1.703.790.1745 x 14
Phone +1.800.992.2427
Fax +1.703.790.2672

Download the Exhibitors and Sponsors Brochure (112 KB PDF)
Download the Exhibitors and Sponsors Registration Form (58 KB PDF)

Prices:

• Tabletop display on 6'-wide table or 6'-wide freestanding booth $500
• Materials at Take-One Table $200
• Registration Packet Inserts $200 each
• Website link on meeting website $100
• Welcome Mixer and Poster Session Sponsor $2000
• Student Poster Award Sponsor $1000
  
• Diversity Scholars Luncheon Sponsor, $2000
• Coffee Break Sponsor $1000 per coffee break
  
• 25% across-the-board discount for nonprofits and AIBS member societies and organizations

Special Packages:

• Platinum Sponsor - $5,000
• Four paid meeting registrants
• Recognition in registration material and 1 page advertisement in Program
• Logo on tote bag
• Marketing material inserted in conference bag
• List of participants (w/contact information)
• Slide recognition listing between presentations/sessions

• Gold Sponsor - $2,500
• Three paid meeting registrants
• Recognition in registration material and 1/2 page advertisement in Program
• Marketing material inserted in conference bag
• List of participants (w/contact information)
• Slide recognition listing between presentations/sessions

• Silver Sponsor - $1,500
• Two paid meeting registrants
• Recognition in registration material and 1/4 page advertisement in Program
• Marketing material inserted in conference bag
• List of participants (w/contact information)

• Bronze Sponsor - $500
• One paid meeting registrant
• Recognition in registration material and in Program
• List of participants (w/contact information)

• Supporting Sponsor - $250
• One paid meeting registrant
• Recognition in registration material and in Program