Publications - 2004 NIDA International Forum: Progress Through Collaboration

June 11-14, 2004
Caribe Hilton
San Juan, Puerto Rico

MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT

As part of its ongoing efforts to foster international research on drug abuse, the International Program of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) is happy to announce its 2004 NIDA International Forum.

The Forum is a series of research symposia, poster sessions, and network-building activities showcasing NIDA-supported and other international research on drug abuse. This unique scientific meeting allows participants to network with talented colleagues, learn about drug abuse research and policy issues in other countries, and discuss NIDA-supported fellowships and other programs that can support international collaborations.

As in the past, the Forum will be held in conjunction with the annual conference of the College on Problems of Drug Dependence (CPDD). The 2004 NIDA International Forum will begin on June 11, 2004. The CPDD conference dates are June 12-17, 2004. Both will be held at the Caribe Hilton in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

The theme of the Forum is "Progress through Collaboration". The Forum will begin with a network-building session on the evening of Friday, June 11, 2004, followed by symposiums on Saturday, June 12. The date of the annual poster session will be announced at a later time.

Participants receiving NIDA travel awards are required to participate in both meetings; please note that separate registration and abstract submissions are required. Registration and abstract submission forms for the NIDA International Forum are no longer available online. You may submit registrations and abstracts for the Forum electronically, by fax, or by mail. Electronic submission of registration and abstract forms is highly encouraged.

Participants must register separately to attend the CPDD meeting. More information about CPDD registration and hotel reservations is available at the following CPDD Web site: www.cpdd.vcu.edu.

NIDA INTERNATIONAL FORUM REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Meeting registration forms for the 2004 NIDA International Forum must be received no later than February 1, 2004. You are responsible for making your own travel and hotel reservations. There is no registration fee for this meeting. English is the official language of the meeting.

Please submit NIDA abstracts and registrations by e-mail or fax no later than February 1, 2004 to:

NIDA International Program
c/o IQ Solutions, Inc.
E-mail: nidaforum@iqsolutions.com
Phone: +1-301-984-1471, Ext(s). 4347 or 4259
Fax: +1-301-984-1473

Web Site: www.drugabuse.gov

If you plan to mail your abstract and registration forms please send them to the following address:

NIDA International Program
c/o IQ Solutions, Inc.
Attn: Ms. Elizabeth Wanjau or Deborah Harris
11300 Rockville Pike, Suite 901
Rockville, Maryland 20852
USA

TRAVEL AWARD INFORMATION There are two types of travel awards available for the 2004 NIDA International Forum:2004 NIDA International Forum Travel Awards for researchers whose abstracts are accepted for an oral or poster presentation. These competitive awards will be restricted to non-U.S. researchers who are living and working in their home countries. Applicants may receive only one NIDA award in any 12-month period. 2004 WHO/NIDA/CPDD International Traveling Fellowships, as described in the Fall 2003 NIDA INVEST Letter.