PICTURESQUE NORTHEAST TENNESSEE PEDIATRIC POSITION AVAILABLE

An already established, two physician practice looking to add three BC/BE primary care physicians to their practice over the next 18 months. Positions can be filled by FP, IM, Peds or IM/Peds physicians. Income guarantee plus incentives. Peace and serenity are still available in some parts of the country and NE Tennessee is one of them. This position is located in an area surrounded by gorgeous mountains and lakes. We offer an excellent lifestyle and wonderful outdoor activities for the whole family. We have very progressive program of education with a University and Medical School located in the heart of the Tri-Cities area. Population is 57,000 and a service area of over 100,000.

For more information contact:

Anne Helvey; Director of Physician Services; Telephone: 423-854-5805; or fax CV: (423) 854-5748

Meetings

7th International Congress on Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinoses

The 7th International Congress on Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinoses (NCLs) will be held June 13-16, 1998 in Dallas, Texas, at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. This meeting is organized by Dr. Michael Bennett of UT-Southwestern, and is supported by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke and UT-Southwestern. The Congress will be the primary forum for the presentation of the latest research on NCLs (Batten Disease), a group of common neurodegenerative disorders affecting infants and children.

Contact: Michael Bennett, Ph.D., Department of Pathology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 5323 Harry Hines Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75235; or call (214) 640-2877; or emailmbenne@childmed.dallas.tx.

XXII International Congress of Pediatrics

The XXII International Congress of Pediatrics, organized every three years under the auspices of the International Pediatric Association, will be in Amsterdam, The Netherlands from August 9-14, 1998, and will focus on“From Grass Roots to Genes”. The four main themes are the child and society, infectious diseases vaccination, nutrition and disease, and congenital and hereditary diseases. Other topics relating to general pediatrics and pediatric subspecialities such as surgery, neurology, child psychiatry and dermatology will also be discussed. All presentations will be given in English, with simultaneous interpretation into French and Spanish for the plenary sessions.

Contact: Congress Secretariat, Eurocongres Conference Management, Jan Van Goyekade 11, 1075 HP Amsterdam, The Netherlands; or call (31) 20-679-34-11; or fax (31) 20-673-73-06; or emaileurocongres@pi.net.

International Society for Trace Element Research in Humans(ISTERH)

The Fifth Conference of the International Society for Trace Element Research in Humans (ISTERH) on the “Newer Aspects of Trace Element Research” will be held in Lyon, France, September 26-30, 1998.

Contact: Trace Element-Institute for UNESCO, 1 place de 1'Ecole, BP 7021, 69342 Lyon Cedex 07, France; or call (33) 4 72 80 82 90; or fax (33) 4 78 58 86 71; or email 101711.2322@compuserve.com.

Academic Neonatologist

Division of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine at Schneider Children's Hospital(SCH) of the North Shore - Long Island Jewish Health System, seeks BC/BE Neonatologist for Junior Faculty Position available 7/1/98. Strongest consideration will be given to candidate with closely mentored academic background, potential for an academic career, and desire to train fellows. Successful candidate will have dedicated time for research, laboratory space, and assistance from large professional staff which includes research scientists. Competitive salary and research start-up support. The NICU at SCH is a regional perinatal center with ECMO. Research interests include lung rescue techniques using advanced respiratory therapies, lung inflammation, developmental cardiology, and nutrition. SCH is a state-of-the-art facility with a large full-time faculty and training programs in all subspecialties. Located on the eastern border of New York City, it is an ideal location for family, education, culture and recreation.

Please reply with curriculum vitae and cover letter describing interests/goals to: Dennis Davidson, MD, Division of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Schneider Children's Hospital, 269-01 76th Avenue, New Hyde Park, NY 11040. LIJ is the Long Island Campus for the Albert Einstein College of Medicine.

North Shore - Long Island Jewish Health System

An Equal Opportunity Employer

European Society for Pediatric Research

The 39th Annual Conference of European Society for Pediatric Research will be held in Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, 13-17 September 1998.

Contact: ESPR 1998, Project Planning International, Montalto Estate, Spa Road, Ballynahinch, Northern Ireland, BT24 8PT or call (44-0) 1238 561 993 or fax (44-0) 1238 565 073 or email101455.1521@compuserve.com.

PEGUS Research Inc.

ADVERSE EVENTS in children following exposures to insect repellents containing DEET. PEGUS Research, Inc. is studying adverse events following exposures to DEET. We are seeking information from pediatricians regarding patients who may have experienced neurological, systemic or unusual symptoms. Parents of patients will be asked to participate in a telephone interview.

For additional information, please call:

Dr. Brent Page or Karen Bateman, R.N. at PEGUS Research: 1-800-949-0089

Please Note

The American Pediatric Society and Society for Pediatric Research

have relocated

Suite B-7; 3400 Research Forest Drive; The Woodlands, TX 77381; Phone:(281) 296-0244; FAX: (281) 296-0255; E-mail: info@aps-spr.org; URL:www.aps-spr.org