The Long Island Allergy and Asthma Society

Future conferences

For our 16th Annual Scientific Conference we will return to Gurney's Inn and Conference Center on the Alantic Ocean in Montauk, "The End" of Long Island's famous South Fork.

This program was carefully selected to bring you the cutting edge of research in our speciality of Allergy and Immunology. At the same time you will have the opportunity to intereact with nationally known speakers in a fun-filled informal and family oriented atmosphere.

When:

September 11-13, 2009

Where:

Gurney's Inn
290 Old Montauk Highway
Montauk, New York
(631) 668-1717
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Registration:

Please register online.

Educational Objectives:
  1. Discuss the possible causes of the skin barrier defect observed in subjects with AD
  2. Understand why such a barrier defect might lead to atopic dermatitis.
  3. Discuss the role and importance of rhinovirus infection to the inception of asthma
  4. Discuss the role and contribution of rhinovirus infections to asthma exacerbation and host risk factors
  5. Recognize the differences in clinical presentation among several chronic urticarial diseases
  6. Understand the theories on the pathogenesis of "Chronic Autoimmune Urticaria"
  7. Understand the risks and benefits of the more aggressive treatment approaches used in chronic urticaria
  8. To discuss the potential new threat of nanoparticles on human health
  9. To understand how air pollution may be a "player" in asthma and upper airway diseases
  10. Discuss the role of stress and the development and regulation of allergic inflammation
  11. Discuss the involvement and activation of the brain in the development of allergic inflammation

Speakers:
Lisa Beck, MD
William Busse, MD
Steven Holgate, MD

Schedule:

Friday Evening, September 11th - Reception
5:00 - 7:00pmRegistration - Main Lobby
6:30 - 8:00pmCocktails
8:00 - 11:00pmDinner
Saturday Morning, September 12th - Scientific Sessions
7:00 - 10:30amBreakfast (attendees and guests)
7:00 - 8:00amRegistration
8:00 - 8:10amWelcoming Remarks and Introductions
Luz Fonacier, MD - President, LIAAS
8:10 - 9:00am "The Epithelium: A Major Player in Atopic Dermatitis"
Lisa Beck, MD
9:00am Moderator
Muataz Jaber, MD
9:10 - 10:00am "The Epithelium Takes Centre Stage in Asthma"
Steven Holgate, MD
10:00 - 10:15amQ & A
10:15 - 11:10amExhibits/Coffee Break
11:15am Moderator
Steve Weiss, MD
11:20 - 12:15pm "Rhinovirus in Upper and Lower Airway Disease: Why does a nasal virus affect the lungs? "
William Busse, MD
12:15 - 1:00pm Q & A
Adjournment (Lunch / Activities)
Saturday Afternoon and Evening - At your liesure, evening cocktails and dinner reception
6:00 - 7:00pmExecutive Board Meeting
7:00 - 8:00pmPoster Session / Cocktail reception
8:00 - 11:00pmDinner
Sunday Morning, September 13th - Scientific Sessions
7:00 - 10:30am Breakfast (Attendees & Guests)
8:00am Moderator
Ilene Goldstein, MD
8:05 - 9:00am "Chronic Urticaria and Angioedema in antihistamine unresponsive or intolerant patients"
Lisa Beck, MD
9:00am Moderator
Brian Novick, MD
9:10 - 10:00am "Air Pollution: Effect on Rhinitis and Asthma"
Steven Holgate, MD
10:00 - 10:30amQ & A
10:30 - 11:30amExhibits / Coffee Break
11:00 - 11:05am Moderator
Robert Corriel, MD
11:30 - 12:30pm "Brain and asthma interactions"
William Busse, MD
12:30 - 1:00pm Q & A
1:00pmClosing Comments / Adjournment
Luz Fonacier, MD - President, LIAAS
1:05pmLunch

Activities:

(Call to make your own reservations)

Golf
Montauk Downs State Park: if interested contact Dr. Novick by email or (516) 731 - 5740
Wine Tours
Deep Sea Fishing
Inquire through Gurney's: (631) 668-2545
Horseback Riding
Tennis
Montauk Downs State Park (public)
Indoor Courts in East Hampton: contact Gurney's for more information (631) 668-2545

Notes:

For additional information please call Dr. Ilene Goldstein at (631) 425 - 0808 or contact her via email.