Overview
On May 12, 2011, the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Clinical Center (CC) are cosponsoring a joint conference on Symptom Mechanisms, Measurement, and Management.
This free, one-day event will take place at the NIH campus in Bethesda, Maryland. Distinguished guest speakers from across the country will present lectures on a variety of symptom-related topics. Attendees will gain a foundation in symptom mechanisms, measurement, and management, particularly those associated with chronic illnesses such as cancer and sickle cell disease.
The conference is part of the NINR’s series of anniversary events commemorating the Institute’s first 25 years at NIH and the contributions of nursing science to solving some of America’s most important health challenges.
Conference Topics
This conference will address a number of symptom-related topics including symptom self-management in oncology patients, pain management at end-of-life, sleep disorders, and genetic mechanisms of cancer treatment-related fatigue.
Conference Objectives
- Increase knowledge of symptom methodology for use in research and practice
- Increase awareness of genetic mechanisms underlying symptoms
- Discuss strategies for incorporating novel methods of symptom measurement and management into research proposals and clinical practice
Speakers, Faculty, and Staff
The speakers in this course will include nationally and internationally known symptom scientists from various institutions including the NIH and universities across the United States.
Conference Dates
The NINR-NIH CC Joint Conference will be held on Thursday, May 12, 2011, from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Location
NIH Campus
Masur Auditorium, Clinical Center (Building 10)
Bethesda, MD
Who Should Attend?
Researchers, clinicians, science writers, and the interested public
Registration
You must register to attend the NINR-NIH CC Joint Conference, and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Registration information coming soon!
Contact Information
NINR and CC Joint Conference
National Institute of Nursing Research
National Institutes of Health
10 Center Drive, 10CRC/2-1339
Bethesda, Maryland 20892
Email: NINRIRPtraining@mail.nih.gov
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