Managing Nontuberculosis Mycobacterial Infections
September 19-20, 2011 @ The Molly Blank Center on the campus of National Jewish Health®, Denver, CO
Diagnosing and prescribing treatment for Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Infections (NTM) poses challenges for both physicians and patients with the disease. This is a unique opportunity for patients with NTM infections as well as family members, to learn more about all aspects of management for these infections. Lectures by national experts regarding possible mechanisms for exposure as well as treatment options will be presented. The "Managing Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Infections" Patient Conference can provide information and support for patients as well as the family members that suffer alongside them.
Who Should Attend?
Patients diagnosed with Nontuberculosis Mycobacterial (NTM) infections and anyone interested in learning more about NTM topics as they relate to medical and quality of life issues.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify the causes and symptoms of NTM disease.
- Define and describe how to diagnose and treat NTM infections.
- Identify adjunctive treatment options for NTM infections.
- Understand possible mechanisms of acquisition of NTM infection.
Speaker Highlights
Gwen A Huitt, MD, MS - NTM Conference Chair
Department of Medicine, National Jewish Health
Professor; University of Colorado
Specialties: Mycobacterial (TB/nontuberculous) and Respiratory Infections, Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis , Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency, Bronchiectasis, Cystic Fibrosis, Drug-resistant Tuberculosis, Fungal Lung Disease, Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, Immune Deficiencies, Infectious Diseases (Chronic Respiratory Infections), Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Infections, Sinusitis, Tuberculosis.
Kevin Winthrop, MD, MPH
Assistant Professor of Infectious Diseases, Ophthalmology, Public Health and Preventive Medicine Division of Infectious Diseases, Oregon Health Sciences Center
Specialties: Internal Medicine, Mycobacterial Diseases, Public Health and Infectious Disease Epidemiology
Conference Topic: Management of Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Infections: The Nuts and Bolts
Joseph Falkinham, PhD
Professor; Department of Biological Sciences, Virginia Tech University
Specialties: Microbiology - epidemiology of Mycobacterium avium; metal oxidation and reduction in biofilms; Predatory bacteria ecology; antibiotic discovery and development
Conference Topic: Surrounded By Mycobacteria
Registration and Dinner Fees
Conference Registration and Monday Evening Dinner: $150 per person
Conference Registration Fee only: $100 per person
Dinner Fee only: $50 per person
Hotel Accommodations
Marriott Courtyard • Denver Cherry Creek
1475 S. Colorado Boulevard • Denver, CO 80222
Hotel Reservations: 303.797.8797 • Hotel Fax: 303.758.0704
$99/night + tax*
Full-Service Hotel with On-Site Restaurant & Free Internet
*Be sure to ask for the National Jewish Health rate.
Transportation
Group shuttle transportation between Molly Blank conference center and Marriott Courtyard is provided by National Jewish Health at no additional cost to conference attendees. Please contact Carlos Rodriguez at rodriguezc@njhealth.org to reserve your seat.*
Shuttle Schedule
Monday, 9/19:
- 8 a.m. depart - Marriott, destination - Molly Blank
- 4 p.m. depart - Molly Blank, destination - Marriott
Tuesday, 9/20:
- 8 a.m. depart - Marriott, destination - Molly Blank
- 5 p.m. depart - Molly Blank, destination - Marriott
*National Jewish Health reserves the right to cancel shuttle service due to lack of participation.
Individual transportation can be arranged by contacting Elite Denver Limousine at sales@elitedenverlimo.com or 720.229.7960.
Group Dinner - 6:30, September 19, 2011
National Jewish Health will host a group dinner open to all conference attendees, family and guests at the Marriott Courtyard. Reservation and $50 fee per person can be made through the National Jewish Health website at time of registration or at a later time by contacting the Office of Professional Education at 303.398.1000 or 800.844.2305.
There will be a complimentary cocktail reception from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, 9/18, in the lobby of the Marriott Courtyard to welcome conference attendees.
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For more information please call 800.844.2305.
