March 24, 2009
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
FSR Sarcoidosis Patient Conference
Embassy Suites, Airport-Convention Center

In March 2009, leading sarcoidosis specialists will gather in Charleston for the 5th International WASOG Conference on Diffuse Lung Disease. In addition to supporting the scientific program for physicians, the Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research will host a full day educational meeting for patients and their families.  We are grateful to Milton Rossman, MD for serving as conference director.

Preliminary Conference Agenda

Disease Overview
Milton D. Rossman, MD, Conference Director
Current Theories about the Cause of Sarcoidosis
Wonder Drake, MD (Vanderbilt University)
Pathogenesis & New Directions for Treatment
Dan Culver, DO (Cleveland Clinic)
Treating the 21st Century Patient
Marc Judson, MD (Medical University of South Carolina) and
Robert Baughman, MD (University of Cincinnati)
Quality of Life & Depression
Providing Successful Support to Patients & Peers
Presented by the Support Group Advisory Council
Patient Support for Research

Embassy Suites - Accommodations
A block of rooms has been reserved with a conference rate of $139 per room (two double beds plus one pull-out sofa or one king plus one pull-out sofa). This rate includes breakfast and a Manager’s Reception each day. For reservations call the hotel directly at 843-747-1882. Please reference: Sarcoidosis Conference.

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