IACFS/ME BIENNUEL CONFERENCE Hosted by the NATIONAL ME/FM ACTION NETWORK Translating Evidence into Practice 
September 22-25, 2011 • Ottawa, Ontario, Canada AGENDA Conference Highlights Latest Research on XMRV/MLVs The case FOR Human Gamma Retroviruses (HGRV) in CFS/ME The case AGAINST Human Gamma Retroviruses (HGRV) in CFS/ME Debate · F Fibromyalgia: Are Tender Points Necessary? Research · New findings: Blood XMRV Working Group on Blood Safety · Latest findings o immunology o virology o genomics o brain and neuroendocrine function o pediatrics o exercise physiology Clinical Practice Sessions · Difficult Clinical Cases · IACFS/ME Clinical Practice Guidelines: A New Primer Professional Workshops · Treating Sleep, Pain and Fatigue in ME/CFS Patients · Fibromyalgia Theory, Assessment and Practice · Behavioral Assessment and Treatment of ME/CFS · Pediatrics and CFS/ME · Exercise Intolerance: Guide to Management and Treatment · How to Apply for Grants It is anticipated that this event will be accredited for continuing medical education for Category 1 CME (physicians), CNE for nurses, and CPE for pharmacists. Patient Agenda – September 22nd, 2011 Patient Conference Highlights New Developments in Possible Causes of ME/CFS New Research on What Helps People Cope with ME/CFS Fibromyalgia: Current Status Breakout Session: For parents of children with ME/CFS Legal Aspects of Disability Latest Research on the Pathophysiology of ME/CFS Effective Management of Activity Intolerance New Developments in Pharmacologic Treatments Invited Speakers: Anthony Komaroff, MD Nancy Klimas, MD Leonard A. Jason, MD Charles Lapp, MD Lucinda Bateman, MD Rosamund Vallings, MB, BS Hugh Scher (Attorney) Annette Whittemore, WPI For further information and registration for the conferences, please visit: http://www.iacfsme.org Lydia Lydia E. Neilson, M.S.M. , Founder Chief Executive Officer NATIONAL ME/FM ACTION NETWORK 512 - 33 Banner Road Nepean, ON K2H 8V7 Canada Tel. 613.829.6667 Fax 613.829.8518 Email: mefmaction(a)ncf.ca www.mefmaction.com NATIONAL ME/FM ACTION NETWORK - HOST OF THE IACFS/ME INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH & CLINICAL CONFERENCE - OTTAWA, CANADA SEPTEMBER 22 - 25, 2011 Visit: www.iacfsme.org