A Symposium on H1N1 Influenza
Sponsored by Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society and
The Leonard and Jayne Abess Center for Ecosystem Science and Policy

Tuesday, November 24, 7:30pm-9:30pm

Cox Science Building, Room 126
University of Miami, Coral Gables Campus

The symposium will feature talks by UM scientists on various aspects of H1N1 influenza and an opportunity for questions and discussion.

Our speakers are:

Gio Baracco MD FACP
Associate Professor
Division of Infectious Diseases
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, and
Medical Director, Infection Prevention and Control Program
Miami VA Healthcare System

Title:
Pandemic Influenza: Clinical Aspects and Considerations for Prevention and Hospital Response

John Beier Sc D
Professor and Co-Director of the Center for Global Health Sciences
Department of Epidemiology and Public Health
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, and
Faculty-Affiliated member of the Abess Center for Ecosystem Science and Policy

Title:
H1N1 Swine Flu: Global Outbreak and Rapid Spread

Shigui Ruan Ph D
Professor
Department of Mathematics
College of Arts and Sciences

Title:
Modeling the Transmission Dynamics of Influenza

For more information contact Chris Cosner at c.cosner@math.miami.edu