From June 21 through 24, 2006 in Seattle, the American College of Epidemiology, the American Public Health Association Epidemiology Section and the Society of Epidemiologic Research are jointly sponsoring the 2006 Congress of Epidemiology.  An additional 15 societies are co-sponsoring or supporting this event.  Fourteen societies are presenting symposia highlighting the focus of their expertise, and an additional 23 investigated-initiated symposia will be presented.  Abstracts are being solicited on a wide range of topics for the 23 contributed paper sessions and 1,000 poster presentations.  Thus, the 2006 Congress will truly showcase the breadth of epidemiology.  Special events will include a night at the Seattle Experience Music Project, pre-meeting workshops, a “meet the editor session” and breakfast round tables with leaders in the field.  Please visit the meeting Web site at http://www.epicongress2006.org for the preliminary program, pre-meeting workshops, and to submit abstracts and register for the meeting. 

Important Dates
Feb. 3, 2006       Last date for submission of abstracts
Feb. 17, 2006     Last date for submission of papers for student prize paper
March 17, 2006        Last date for submission of late-breaker abstracts
June 20 -21, 2006      Pre-meeting workshops
June 21-24, 2006       2006 Congress of Epidemiology!