The Council for Agriculture Science and Technology (CAST) will sponsor a webinar entitled H5Nx Policy Gaps in the Path Forward; A Deep Dive into the Current Situation of H5 Influenza. Speakers will include members of the American Association of Avian Pathologists with experience in the epidemiology and virology of avian influenza. Topics will include an overview of the AAAP statement on H5N1, key findings and challenges including the need for a national strategy, challenges presented by vaccination (hopefully the advantages too) and the necessity of long-term resource allocation. The program will include an interactive Q & A session.
Panelist will comprise Dr. Carol Cardona, Dr. Michelle Kromm and Dr. Kay Rousso all of the AAAP H5 Task Force.
The webinar will take place on September 26th Additional information can be obtained from CAST (515) 292-2125 or cast@science.org