Conference: Final call for abstracts for South African TB Conference

Scientists, researchers and health care professionals involved in the field of tuberculosis have until 14 March to submit abstracts for the South African TB Conference that will be held in Durban from 1 to 4 July, 2008. The theme for the conference is `Working as One', and is aimed at bringing together the public and private sectors, community members and civil society towards finding solutions to combat TB.

The three main tracks of the Conference are:

Track 1: Basic Science;
Track 2: Clinical, epidemiological and operational research; and
Track 3: Patient and civil society mobilisation and advocacy.
Track 1 will focus on improving and expanding the understanding of the basic science that underpins advances in drugs, diagnostics and vaccines.

Track 2 will cover the latest findings from clinical trials and research studies in the field of TB, while Track 3 will address community involvement and patient-driven partnerships in controlling TB.

For general information or advice on submitting an abstract for the TB Conference, please visit the conference website: www.tbconference.co.za or contact Ms Thabitha Tjatji of the Conference Secretariat on +27 (0) 12 460 8998 or