OTTAWA 2011 CONFERENCE – CALL FOR PAPERS The IACFS/ME is calling for papers for the the 10th International IACFS/ME research and clinical conference “Translating Evidence into Practice, hosted by the National ME/FM Action Network, is now calling for papers and invites potential presenters to submit abstracts and/or workshop proposals for their next biennial meeting which will be held in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, September 22-25, 2011. Integrative conference themes will focus on fatigue, pain, sleep, pediatrics, cognition, and brain function in CFS/ME, Fibromyalgia, and Related Illnesses (e.g., cancer fatigue). In addition, different sessions will address advances in assessment and treatment (from biological to behavioral), as well as new developments in virology, immunology, and neuroendocrinology. Papers will be reviewed by the Conference Planning Committee for selection as an oral lecture, short oral presentation, or poster presentation. Professional workshop proposals will also be accepted. Attendees to IACFS/ME conferences are primarily biomedical and behavioral professionals, including clinicians, researchers, and educators. Papers should reflect this level of experience and expertise. 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. Please E-mail abstracts or workshop proposals, CV, and the two required presenter forms to Brandon(a)iacfsme.org no later than March 1, 2011 for workshops, March 15, 2011 for abstracts, and July 15, 2011 for Late Breaking Communications (posters only). The presenting author will be contacted in April, 2011 and advised if submitted abstract(s) or workshop proposals is / are accepted with the type of presentation selected. Authors will be advised of the date and time of their presentation. If selected as a poster presenter, presenting author will be provided with specifications for presentation and display. Questions regarding papers or the submission process should be directed to IACFS/ME Administrative Office, Attention: Brandon Pacyna; E-mail: Brandon(a)iacfsme.org Phone 847-258-7248. [Ed. Note: For detailed information, please view the IACFS/ME website at www.iacfs.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.net NATIONAL ME/FM ACTION NETWORK - HOST OF THE IACFS/ME INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH & CLINICAL CONFERENCE