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Allergyand ClinicalImmunology65 thAnnualCourseFriday, April 20, 2007Radisson University Hotel Minneapolis615 Washington Avenue SEMinneapolis, MNPresented byDepartment of Medicine, Pediatrics,Laboratory Medicine and Pathology,Asthma and Allergy Program& Continuing Medical EducationUniversity of Minnesota Medical School

ALLERGY AND CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGYThe importance of allergic and immunologic disease in the practice of medicine continues to increase. New clinicalstrategies for diagnosis and management provide important tools for primary care providers. This course provides anupdate on advances in the field of allergy and immunology that have an impact on the current practice of medicine.COURSE DIRECTORMalcolm N. Blumenthal, MDProfessor of Medicine, Pediatrics and LaboratoryMedicine and Pathology, Director, Asthma andAllergy Program, Division of Pulomonary Allergyand Critical Care, Department of Medicine,University of Minnesota Medical SchoolAUDIENCEThis conference would be ideal for allergists,immunologists, dermatologists, pediatricians,internists, and family medicine practitioners. Thiscourse will also benefit nurses who are involved inthe care and management of allergy-sensitivepatients.EDUCATIONALOBJECTIVESFollowing this conference, participants should beable to:• Apply quality diagnosis and treatment of allergiesbased on a sound medical background• Identify the mechanisms and basis of thetreatment of allergies and other adverse immunereactions• Manage allergic conditions such as asthma,rhinitis, adverse food and drug reactions, and skinallergies in a rational and medically acceptablefashionACCREDITATIONAMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION / PRAThe University of Minnesota is accredited by theAccreditation Council for Continuing MedicalEducation (ACCME) to provide continuing medicaleducation for physicians.The University of Minnesota designates thiseducational activity for a maximum of 7.5 AMA PRACategory 1 Credit(s). Physicians should onlyclaim credit commensurate with the extent of theirparticipation in the activity.AMERICAN ACADEMY OF FAMILY PHYSICIANSApplication for CME credit has been filed with theAmerican Academy of Family Physicians.Determination of credit is pending.DISCLOSURE POLICYIt is the policy of the University of Minnesota Officeof Continuing Medical Education to ensure balance,independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in all ofits sponsored educational activities. All participatingfaculty, course directors, and planning committeemembers are required to disclose to the programaudience any financial relationships related to thesubject matter of this program. Disclosureinformation is reviewed in advance in order tomanage and resolve any possible conflicts ofinterest. Specific disclosure information for eachcourse faculty will be shared with the audience priorto the faculty’s presentation.CONFERENCE LOCATIONAND OVERNIGHTACCOMMODATIONSRadisson University Hotel - MinneapolisUniversity of Minnesota East Bank Campus615 Washington Avenue SEMinneapolis, MN 55414Telephone: 612-379-8888 or 1-800-822-6757Web Site: www.radisson.com/univ_minneapolisAll meeting space is on the second floor of the hotel.A block of sleeping rooms is available at thediscounted rate of $ 99.00 plus the current 13% tax.Please make your reservations directly with thehotel by the cut-off date (March 28, 2007) andrefer to the course by name to receive thediscounted rate. Reservations will be accepted onspace and rate availability.NURSES LUNCHEONCONCURRENT SESSIONWe are once again offering a luncheon roundtableand concurrent session for nurses attending thiscourse, from 12:00noon-3:00pm. There will bediscussion and workshops on various topics andlunch will be provided. If you plan to attend, it isimportant that you check the appropriate box onyour registration form.MINNESOTA BOARD OF NURSINGThis activity has been designed to meet the MinnesotaBoard of Nursing continuing education requirements.This activity offers 8.1 contact hours of continuingeducation, however, the nurse is responsible fordetermining whether this activity meets therequirements for acceptable continuing education.

7:30am8:25am8:30am9:15am10:00am10:30am10:45am11:15am11:45amPRELIMINARY AGENDAFriday, April 20, 2007Curriculum and faculty are subject to changeREGISTRATION/CONTINENTAL BREAKFASTWelcome...................................................................................................................Malcolm N. BlumenthalMODERATOR: S. Scott NicholasOverview of the Immune System......................................................................................Thomas A. FleisherAsthma Immunopathogenesis....................................................................................................Rachel MillerAsthma Management.............................................................................................................John B. HagenREFRESHMENT BREAK AND EXHIBITSMODERATOR: JOHN B. SWEETCough...............................................................................................................................Pramod S. KelkarFood Allergy Management....................................................................................................Allan StillermanDEPART FOR MAYO AUDITORIUM12:00n 45TH ANNUAL J.S. AND H.R. BLUMENTHAL LECTURESHIP INALLERGY & CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGYImmunology Strategies for Treating Chronic Viral InfectionsRafi Ahmed, PhDDirector, Vaccine Center and ProfessorEmory University School of MedicineMODERATOR: HOLLY BOYER1:15pm Rhinitis/Sinusitis......................................MeeLee Chun Nelson1:45pm Trends in Asthma and Allergy..................................................Nancy L. Ott 1:00pm2:15pm Immunomodulation/Immunotherapy:Now and in the Future...........................................Thomas J. Helm 1:40pmNURSES CONCURRENT SESSIONMODERATOR: JUDY MATHEIS12:00n Luncheon Roundtables2:20pmGadgets and GizmosUsed in Asthma Management...........................................Edward CorazallaDrug Reactions and Anaphylaxis............................................Brenda J. GuyerStandardization of ImmunotherapyFor Nurses...............................Richard Morris3:00pm3:15pm4:00pm4:30pm5:00pmREFRESHMENT BREAK AND EXHIBITSMODERATOR: MOHAMED YASSINEosinophilia Syndromes.............................................................................................................Horihito KitaSleep Apnea and Asthma............................................................................................................Conrad IberUrticaria/Angioedema........................................................................................................Richard J. SveumADJOURNMENTThe University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.Disability/Dietary accommodations will be provided upon request.This publication/material can be made available in alternative formats upon request.Direct requests to the Office of Continuing Medical Education at 612-626-7600 or toll-free at 800-776-8636.©2006 Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved.

GUEST FACULTYRafi Ahmed, PhD, Professor and Director, Vaccine Center,Department of Microbiology and Immunology, EmoryUniversity School of Medicine, Atlanta, GeorgiaThomas A. Fleisher, MD, Chief, Department of LaboratoryMedicine, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MarylandRachel Miller, MD, Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicineand Public Health (Environmental Health Sciences), Divisionof Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine, Director,Allergy and Immunology Fellowship Program, Director,Asthma Project, CCCEH, Columbia University Medical Center,New York, New YorkUNIVERSITY OFMINNESOTA AND HOSTFACULTYMalcolm N. Blumenthal, MD, Professor of Medicine,Pediatrics and Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Director,Asthma and Allergy Program, Division of PulomonaryAllergy and Critical Care, Department of Medicine, Universityof Minnesota Medical SchoolHolly Boyer, MD, Assistant Professor, Department ofOtolaryngology, Veterans Affairs Medical Center,Minneapolis, MinnesotaEdward Corazalla, MS, RPFT, Pulmonary Lab Director,University of MinnesotaBrenda J. Guyer, MD, Park Nicollet Asthma and AllergicDiseases, St. Louis Park, MNJohn B Hagen, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine,Consultant, Division of Allergic Diseases, Mayo Clinic Collegeof Medicine, Rochester, MinnesotaThomas J. Helm, MD, Adjunct Assistant Professor,Department of Medicine, University of Minnesota MedicalSchool; Allergy and Asthma Care, Maple Grove andWoodbury, MinnesotaConrad Iber, MD, Professor, Department of Medicine,University of Minnesota Medical School; Hennepin CountyMedical Center, Minneapolis, MinnesotaPramod S. Kelkar, MD, Private Practice Allergy & AsthmaCare, PA, Maple Grove, WoodburyHorihito Kita, MD, Professor of Medicine and AssociateProfessor of Immunology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine,Rochester, MinnesotaRichard J. Morris, MD, Adjunct Professor of Medicine, Universityof Minnesota Medical School, Allergy and Asthma Care, PA,Maple GroveMeeLee Chun Nelson, MD, Assistant Professor, Department ofMedicine, Division of Pulmonary Allergy and Critical Care,University of Minnesota Medical School, Southdale PediatricAssociates, Ltd.Nancy L. Ott, MD, Adjunct Associate Professor, Department ofPediatrics, University of Minnesota Medical School;Southdale Pediatrics, Ltd, Edina, MinnesotaS. Scott Nicholas, MD, Adjunct Professor of Medicine,University of Minnesota Medical School, Eisenstadt Allergy &Asthma, Minneapolis, MNAllan Stillerman, MD, Adjunct Assistant Professor,Department of Medicine, University of Minnesota MedicalSchool; Allergy & Asthma Specialists, PA, Minneapolis,MinnesotaRichard J. Sveum, MD, Adjunct Professor, Departments ofMedicine and Pediatrics, University of Minnesota MedicalSchool; Park Nicollet Medical Center, St. Louis Park,MinnesotaJohn B. Sweet, MD, Private Practice, Allergy, Asthma andImmunology Clinic, Shoreview, MinnesotaMohamed S. Yassin, MD, Private Practice, Allergy Asthmaand Pulmonary Associates, PA, St. Cloud, MinnesotaREGISTRATION FEES ANDEARLY REGISTRATIONDISCOUNTRegister by March 23, 2007 to take advantage ofour Early Registration Discount! See theregistration form in this brochure for moreinformation. The fees listed on the registrationform include conference materials, continentalbreakfast, lunch, and refreshment breaks. Parkingfees are not included. A letter of confirmation,driving directions and parking information will bemailed to you once we receive your completedregistration form.CANCELLATION POLICYIn the event you need to cancel your registration,the registration fee, less a $50 administrative fee,will be refunded if you notify us by 4:30 p.m.Central Time on April 6, 2007. No refunds will bemade after this date.TO REGISTERYou may choose ONE of the following methods toregister for this conference:ONLINE: Go to www.cme.umn.edu and click on“Course Calendar”CALL: (612) 626-7600 or (800) 776-8636FAX: (612) 626-7766MAIL: Allergy, Office of Continuing MedicalEducation, University of Minnesota, 190McNamara Alumni Center, 200 Oak StreetSE, Minneapolis, MN 55455If you have any questions, please contact our officeat the number above, or e-mail us atcme@umn.edu.WEB SITESVisit the University of Minnesota CME Web site toaccess conference brochures, view our completecourse calendar, or register online. Check backoften; we regularly update our course information:www.cme.umn.eduFor more information about the University ofMinnesota Division of Pulmonary, Allergy andCritical Care: www.med.umn.edu/paccAFAA FOOD ALLERGYCONFERENCECourse attendees may also be interested inregistering for the AFAA Food Allergy Conferencesponsored by the Anaphylaxis and Food AllergyAssociation of Minnesota. This conference will beheld on April 21, 2007 at the Radisson UniversityHotel, Minneapolis and is open to anyone interestedin learning more about life-threatening foodallergies and related food-induced medicalconditions. If interested, please contact the AFAA at651-644-5937 or visit their web site:minnesotafoodallergy.org

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