The Western Society of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology will be holding its 47th Annual Meeting at The Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea, January 25-29, 2009. This meeting will gather outstanding researchers and clinicians in the field of allergy and immunology.

GREORY W. BENSCH, MD, WSAAI, PROGRAM CHAIRMAN
2009 Educational Objectives:
1) Discuss the genetic and environmental factors that effect the development and heterogeneity of asthma 2) Discuss appropriate treatment regimens for mild asthma 3) Learn about defects in innate immunity and the clinical problems they present 4) Discuss new therapeutic options for food allergy 5) Discuss eosinophilic esophagitis 6) Discuss the nature of chronic infections

2009 PROGRAM
The WSAAI 2009 program including faculty and topics will be posted on the website very soon.

Registration for the January 25-29,2009 meeting will begin on March 1, 2008 for WSAAI members. Open registration will begin March 15, 2008. 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. Registration is limited to 100-130 physicians.

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

• 2008 Program (view program)
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• 2008 Faculty

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 Detailed Information sheet. Deadline for receipt of posters is December 1, 2008.

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 a maximum of 16 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.™ Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity.