The following 2012 conferences are hosted or co-chaired by Department of Pathology and Microbiology faculty.
International Conference on Gram-Positive Pathogens
October 7-10, 2012
Omaha, NE
The fourth biennal International Conference on Gram-Positive Pathogens (ICG+P) will be held in Omaha, NE. The ICG+P is entirely devoted to Gram-positive pathogens, touching on a variety of topics from physiology to pathogenesis. Hosted by the Department of Pathology and Microbiology at UNMC, as well as other valuable contributors, this truely international event attracts over 200 reseearchers from across the globe, converging in Omaha to present and discuss their recent findings with their scientific community members. To learn more about this conference, please visit the ICG+P website.
Association of Pathology Chairs, and Pathology Department Administrators
Midwest and West sectional meeting
November 8-11, 2012
Cancun, Mexico
The 2012 Association of Pathology Chairs, and Pathology Department Administrators (APC/PDAS), Midwest and West sectional meeting to be held in Cancun, Mexico. Dr. Steve Hinrichs is co-chair for this event which brings together chairs and department administrators to discuss realistic perspectives and challenges faced by pathology departments regarding federal funding and regulations. To learn more about this conference, please visit the APC/PDAS West-Midwest website.
Neoplastic Hematoptholgy Update Conference
November 15-17, 2012
Palm Beach, Florida
UNMC and M.D. Anderson Cancer Center will be hosting the NEOPLASTIC HEMATOPATHOLOGY UPDATE: New Insights into Old Questions. This conference provides cutting-edge information on clinically-relevant developments including new techniques and innovative uses of existing techniques, new prognostic markers, targeted therapies, and diagnostic approaches. Our hematopathology team of Drs. Auon, Chan, Fu, Griener, Pirruccello, and Weisenburger will be part of the conference faculty. To learn more, please visit the conference website created by the UNMC Center for Continuing Education.