Workshop on Adjuvants and Adjuvanted Preventive and Therapeutic Vaccines for Infectious Disease Indications

December 2-3, 2008
Bethesda, Md.
Sponsored by CBER/FDA and NIAID/NIH

Overview

This is a two-day workshop, co-sponsored by CBER/FDA and NIAID/NIH to 1) assess the scientific knowledge base regarding vaccine adjuvants, 2) identify gaps in our knowledge and ability to evaluate vaccine adjuvants and adjuvanted vaccines, and 3) facilitate the implementation of a global research agenda to address the identified gaps and improve the safety and efficacy assessments of adjuvanted vaccines for the treatment and prevention of infectious disease. The target audience and participants include academia, government researchers, government regulators, vaccine clinical trial experts and industry representatives. The format includes short presentations and panel discussions. Presentations will identify common themes, issues and approaches; discussions will synthesize research goals and priorities and address potential regulatory and product development solutions.

Agenda

Draft Agenda

Registration and Logistics

Lodging Site

Bethesda North Marriott is sold out for Dec 1-3. Other nearby accommodations include:

• Hilton Washington DC-Rockville
  (301) 468-1100
• Bethesda Court Hotel
  (301) 881-5200
• Doubletree Bethesda Hotel & Executive Meeting Center 
  (301) 652-2000
• Hyatt Regency-Bethesda
  (301) 657-1234
• Residence Inn by Marriott
  (301) 718-0200
• Bethesda Marriott Suites
  (301) 897-5600
• Points by Sheraton Bethesda Four
  (301) 654-1000

Travel and Lodging Arrangements

Please be advised that attendees will be responsible for his/her own travel and lodging arrangements and all related expenses.
Attendees may contact the hotel directly to make reservations (1-800-228-9290 or 301-822-9200) or find lodging at a nearby property, if preferred.

Ground Transportation

The Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center is located about a 20 mile drive from Reagan National Airport, about 25 miles from Dulles International Airport, and 35 miles from Baltimore-Washington International Airport.

By Taxi

Taxi fare to the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center is approximately $55.00 from Reagan, $60 from Dulles, and from BWI approximately $75.00.

By Shuttle

SuperShuttle™ provides ground transportation service from all three airports. For more information, and to make a reservation in advance, call 1-800-258-3826.

By Metro

You may also take the Metrorail to the hotel. The Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center is one block from the White Flint Metro Station on the Metro Red Line. There is a Metro stop at Reagan Airport. For more information on the Metrorail system, please visit the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Non-government).

Registration

There is no cost to register. To attend, please go to www.blsmeetings.net/3212 (Non-government) and register by Saturday, November 15, 2008.

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