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The 4th International Conference on
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
The Power of Knowledge: Integrating Research,
Policy, and Promising Practice Around the World
DEADLINE FOR ABSTRACT SUBMISSION: JUNE 30, 2010
Please click here to View the Advance Notice
Please click here to submit your Abstract
Conference Date
March 2-5, 2011
Conference Description
Our understanding of FASD is entering a period of rapid expansion and change, dramatically increasing our comprehension of the breadth and depth of the global impact of this lifelong disability. This 4th International conference will provide an advanced forum for emerging and cutting edge research, policy and practice that will assist governments, service systems, service providers, parents and caregivers, as we strive to address the complex issues of FASD. This new knowledge will be an impetus for critical action in supporting women, individuals, families, and communities around the world.
Conference Hotel
The Westin Bayshore(1601 Bayshore Drive, Vancouver, BC)
Please click here to go to book a room at a reduced rate of $129 (single/double occupancy).
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Please forward this information to your colleagues who would benefit from participating. It would also be greatly appreciated if you would post the course information on your organization’s website.
Contact Info
Katia Selezeneva
Phone: (604) 822-7524, Fax: (604) 822-4835,
Email: ipad@interchange.ubc.ca
Website: www.interprofessional.ubc.ca
11th FACE Research Roundtable
to be held September 14, 2010
in Vancouver, BC
MARK YOUR CALENDAR! The 11th FACE Research Roundtable will be held on Sept. 14th at the Plaza 500 Hotel in Vancouver. Full program information, Registration Form and Call for Poster Abstracts are posted in Fetal Alcohol Research @ http://www.motherisk.org/FAR/econtent_conferences.jsp#2
This year’s keynote speaker is Dr. Susan Astley of the University of Washington. A leader in FASD research, Dr. Astley has developed the FASD 4-Digit Diagnostic Code, the 4-Digit Code Online Course, FAS Facial Photographic Analysis Software for diagnosis and screening of the FAS facial features, as well as a Foster Care FAS Screening Program.
FACE (Fetal Alcohol Canadian Expertise) was established in 2000 to promote open discussion and collaboration in all areas of medical and social science research related to the effects of alcohol use during pregnancy and lactation. Today the FACE Network includes researchers, clinicians, front-line workers, government and industry representatives, policy-makers and other stakeholders from across Canada.
Open to any who wish to attend, the FACE Research Roundtable is an important forum for anyone interested in medical and social science research on alcohol use during pregnancy. Please plan to attend and register early.
ABOUT ACCOMMODATION:
Registrants are responsible for booking their own hotel accommodations. A limited number of guest rooms are on hold at the PLAZA 500 HOTEL for FACE Research Roundtable registrants at the special conference rate of $119.00 plus tax per night. To reserve a room at the PLAZA 500 call 1-800-473-1811 (or in Vancouver 604-873-1811) or via e-mail at reservations@plaza500.com and provide the following code: HOS140910. Reservations should be made by August 12, 2010.
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