The Western Society of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology will be holding its 48th Annual Meeting January 24-28, 2010. This meeting will gather outstanding researchers and clinicians in the field of allergy and immunology.

WILLIAM E. BERGER, MD, WSAAI, PROGRAM CHAIRMAN
2010 Educational Objectives:
The education objectives for the 2010 WSAAI program are designed to address relevent and new information for the practicing Allergist and Clinical Immunologist. The meeting will be held in four morning and afternoon sessions consisting of didactic lectures and interactive workshops. Climical topics will include the genetics of asthma and allergic diseases, delivery of inhaled medications, quality of life measures, anaphylaxis, ophthalmologic allergic diseases, evaluation and treatment of the wheezing infant, current therapy for rhinitis, safety and efficacy of beta-2 agonists, and the future of allergen immunotherapy. In addition, workshops will include discussions of the evaluation of cough, biomarkers and bronchoprovocation techniques, and practical approaches to food and drug challenges. Recognized distinguished experts from the United States and Europe will comprise the faculty for our world class 48th WSAAI annual scientific session. The meeting facilities and program are designed to provide maximal audience participation and direct interaction with our speakers, consistent with WSAAI's long history of providing one of the most respected and well attended regional meetings in the United States.

2010 PROGRAM

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of the ACAAI and and the WSAAI. Th ACAAI is accredited by the ACMME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Member Registration for the January 24-28, 2010 meeting will begin on March 1, 2009. Non-member registration will begin March 15, 2009. Please send a request for a registration form to Karol Anderson at wsaai.email@verizon.net.

Every effort is made to include those that wish to attend the annual meetings.

To inquire about registration availability for the WSAAI meeting please contact the WSAAI Office.
Office Phone: 503-533-7156;
Office Fax: 503-533-7002;
E-Mail: wsaai.email@verizon.net

• 2010 Program

WSAAI will hold a poster session devoted to original clinical or research observations. You are urged to participate by submitting your findings for consideration to our Poster Review Committee. Should you be interested in submitting a poster for the poster session, view the Call for Posters document. Deadline for receipt of posters is December 1, 2009.

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) and the (your society). The American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The ACAAI takes responsibility for the content, quality, and scientific integrity of this CME activity.

The ACAAI designates this educational activity for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.™ Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity.