2011 Call for Abstracts - CACMID

AMMI Canada – CACMID Annual ConferenceConférence annuelle April 7 – 9 avril, 2011Le Westin Montréal

Call for AbstractsDemande d'abrégésSubmission deadline:January 10, 2011

Date limite pour vos soumissions:le 10 janvier, 2011

Where Canada’s experts in clinical microbiology and infectious diseases meet

Point de rencontre des experts canadiens en microbiologie médicale et infectiologie

$100 rebate With a reservation number from Le Westin Montréal – See page 12This educational event is approved as an Accredited Group Learning Activity; section 1 as defined bythe Maintenance of Certification program of the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada.

100 $ rabaisAvec le numéro de reservation de l’hôtel Le Westin Montréal – Voir la page 12Cette activité est une activité de formation collective agree aux termes de la section 1 du programme de Maintien du certificate du Collège royal des médecins et chirgiens du Canada

Association of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Disease CanadaAssociation pour la microbiologie médicale et l’infectiologie Canada

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Canadian Association for Clinical Microbiology and Infectious DiseasesAssociation canadienne de microbiologie clinique et des maladies infectieuses

A Special InvitationUne invitation spéciale

Better than Spring Time in Paris!

On behalf of AMMI Canada and CACMID, we take this opportunityto invite you to join us in Montréal from April 7th to 9th for ourannual conference.

The Annual AMMI Canada - CACMID Conference is proving to beTHE Canadian meeting for physicians, microbiologists, researchers,laboratory technologists, and students working in the areas ofinfectious diseases and medical microbiology. Already the jointProgram Planning Committee has had meetings to create a freshand unique program that will build on the success of previous conferences. There will be plenary sessions, integrated symposia, oral presentations, poster sessions, exhibits, clinicalvignettes, a trainees’ day, CCM Workshop, QM Seminar and aspecial lecture. In addition, the Conference will host the manymeetings of our associated organizations.

You are about to experience a city whose passion, joie de vivreand rich cultural heritage are legendary. Montréal features modern facilities and attractions against a backdrop of Europeanhistory and charm: it’s a taste of Europe right in Canada.

The AMMI Canada – CACMID Annual Conference 2011 inMontréal will provide you with the latest information in the fieldsof Infectious Diseases and Microbiology. Furthermore, it will provide opportunities to reconnect with old friends and colleagues,and meet new ones. What better place to share stories and experiences than a bistro in Old Montréal.

We encourage you to present your research by submittingabstracts for oral or poster presentations. If you are a student or trainee, there are a number of awards available to you. Buildyour presentation skills before a friendly and supportive audience.

We look forward to seeing you in Montréal!

Lynn Johnston Gregory TyrrellPRESIDENT, AMMI CANADA PRESIDENT, CACMID

Encore meilleur que le printemps à Paris !

Au nom de l’AMMI Canada et de CACMID, nous vous invitons cordialement à vous joindre nous à Montréal du 7 au 9 avril pournotre conférence annuelle.

La conférence annuelle de l’AMMI Canada – CACMID se tailleune place comme étant LA réunion canadienne pour médecins,microbiologistes, chercheurs, technologistes médicaux, et étudiants dans les domaines des maladies infectieuses et de la microbiologie médicale. Le Comité du programme est déjà al’oeuvre afin de créer un programme excitant et unique basé surles succès des conférences antérieures. Il y aura des plénières,colloques intégrés, présentations orales, présentations d’affiches,expositions, vignettes cliniques, une journée des stagiaires, unatelier CCM, un séminaire QM, et une conférence spéciale. Deplus, la Conférence facilitera la tenue de plusieurs réunions denos organisations associées.

Vous allez faire l’expérience d’une ville dont la passion, la joiede vivre, et le riche héritage culturel sont légendaires. Montréaljouit d’installations et d’attraits modernes sur une toile de fondcolorée d’histoire et d’un charme européen : Un petit goût del’Europe au cœur de Canada, quoi !

La Conférence annuelle 2011 de l’AMMI Canada – CACMID àMontréal vous fournira les mises à jour les plus récentes dans ledomaine des maladies infectieuses et de la microbiologie. Quiplus est, elle fournira maintes opportunités pour renouer lesliens avec de bons amis et d’anciens collègues, ainsi que pourforger de nouveaux liens. Quel meilleur endroit pour partager voshistoires et expériences que dans un bistro du Vieux Montréal ?

Nous vous encourageons à présenter les résultats de vosrecherches en soumettant un abrégé pour une présentation oraleou sur affiche. Si vous êtes un(e) étudiant(e) ou en formation, ily a bon nombre de bourses qui sont à votre portée. Améliorez vosaptitudes de conférencier devant un public amical et sympathique.

Au plaisir de vous voir à Montréal !

Lynn Johnston Gregory TyrrellPRÉSIDENT DE L’AMMI CANADA PRÉSIDENT DE CACMID

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Objectives

The 2011 Annual Conference is designed to address the broad needsof health care professionals specializing in the areas of clinical andmedical microbiology and infectious diseases: laboratory, clinical(adult and pediatric), public health and infection control issues.The program includes a selection of symposia, plenary sessions,state of the art clinical lectures, clinical vignettes and presentations,both in short oral and poster formats. These formats will allowample time for presentation of innovative scientific research withpractical applications on contemporary issues. The presentersinclude world-renowned experts, microbiologists and infectious diseases specialists across Canada, students/trainees, and laboratory technologists.

In addition, this year’s conference will provide opportunities tonetwork and share current information and ideas. It is whereCanada’s experts in clinical microbiology and infectious diseases meet.

The 2011 Annual Conference offers an educational forum thatwill address:

• New findings from basic research in clinical microbiology;

• Updates on diagnostics and therapeutics;

• The most recent trends in prevention and control of infections;

• New findings on pathogenesis and epidemiology of establishedand newly recognized microbes;

• Analysis of increasing antimicrobial resistance in diverse pathogens;

Are you a member?To join AMMI Canada please contact:Sarah Forgie, SECRETARYc/o Kimberley Wannamaker, MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR101-298 Elgin StreetOttawa, ON K2P 1M3Tel: 1-866-467-1215 (toll free)

(613) 260-3233 ext 103Fax: (613) 260-3235

[email protected] more information on AMMI Canada visit: www.ammi.ca

To join CACMID please contact:Matthew W. Gilmour, SECRETARY TREASURERCHIEF, ENTERIC DISEASES, NATIONAL MICROBIOLOGY LABORATORYPUBLIC HEALTH AGENCY OF CANADA1015 Arlington StreetWinnipeg, MB R3E 2R2Tel: (204) 784-5920Fax: (204) 789-5012

[email protected] more information on CACMID visit: www.cacmid.ca


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Welcome Reception Date: Thursday, April 7

Exhibit Hall – Le Westin Montréal

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• The public health impact of infectious diseases.

Note: Full details of the program, including specific objectiveswill be provided in the preliminary program.

Lynn JohnstonPRESIDENTCPC CO-CHAIR

Mark JoffePRESIDENT ELECT

Kevin ForwardSCIENTIFIC PLANNING COMMITTEECO-CHAIR

Gerald EvansPAST PRESIDENT

Coleman RotsteinSPONSORSHIP COMMITTEECO-CHAIR

Mel KrajdenCO-TREASURER

Brett FilsonEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Riccarda GaliotoMEETING PLANNER

Gregory TyrrellPRESIDENTCPC CO-CHAIR

Heather AdamVICE PRESIDENTSCIENTIFIC PLANNING COMMITTEECO-CHAIR

Karam RamotarPAST PRESIDENT

Julie CarsonSPONSORSHIP COMMITTEECO-CHAIR

Matthew GilmourCO-TREASURER

Tim KarnauchowMEETING SECRETARYABSTRACT CHAIR

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Central PlanningCommittee (CPC)Comité de planification

Scientific Planning Committee (SPC)Comité scientifiqueAMMI CanadaKevin Forward, CO-CHAIRVikas ChaubeyIsabelle ChiuGerald EvansSarah ForgieTodd HatchetteMark JoffeMatthew OughtonDavid PatrickSusan Poutanen

CACMIDHeather Adam, CO-CHAIRJulie CarsonSuzanne E. DaleMatthew GilmourJonathan GubbayLinda HoangTim KarnauchowDuncan Webster

Only in Montréal does a simple stroll seem like time travel: you goback in time or leap to the future with every step. With memoriesof New France swirling amongst ultramodern construction, it’sno wonder that Montréal was the first North American city to benamed a UNESCO City of Design (2006).

Relive the romance of days gone by amidst Old Montréal’s cobblestone streets and 18th- and 19th-century stone buildings,taking time to gaze in awe at Notre-Dame Basilica.

Amble towards the present through Montréal’s new jewel of urbandesign—the Quartier International—and beyond to experienceour downtown’s eclectic mix of old and new: striking skyscrapers,heritage buildings, sleek cafés, designer boutiques and art galleries plus architectural innovations such as Place Ville-Marieand the Underground Pedestrian Network set the scene forMontréal’s cosmopolitan vibe.

The futuristic constructions such as Expo 67’s geodesicBiosphère, the Casino de Montréal, Habitat 67’s building-blockapartments and the Olympic Stadium are all testament toMontréal’s avant-garde vision.

Mount Royal, with its stately greystone buildings and Victorian-style mansions stand tall, while St. Joseph’s Oratory watchesover the city from its imposing perch.

Finally, Montréal’s neighbourhoods. Our signature wrought-ironstaircases, the “plexes” of many configurations (du, tri, four and five), plus the cultural touches of our diverse communities,reveal the true nature of our tremendous city.

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Student / Trainee Awards CompetitionConcours de bourses étudiants/stagiaires

AMMI Canada, CACMID and CCM Student /Trainee Awards Competition

Awards will be presented to the four (4) best poster presentationsby students / trainees attending the annual conference. TheAssociation for Medical Microbiology and Infectious Disease(AMMI) Canada, the Canadian Association for ClinicalMicrobiology and Infectious Diseases (CACMID), and the CanadianCollege of Microbiologists (CCM) are each sponsoring an award.CCM is presenting a second award in environmental microbiology.Each award consists of $800 and an engraved plaque.

The abstracts will be evaluated on the quality of the poster presentation, the delivery of the student / trainee’s presentationto the committee members, and responses to relevant questionsabout the material presented.

EligibilityStudents and trainees are eligible for an award. Students /trainees must be in training or have completed their trainingless than nine (9) months before the Annual Conference.Candidates are required to have significantly contributed to theinvestigation and to present the work. Work relevant to allaspects of medical microbiology and infectious diseases will beconsidered. Only one prize will be awarded per student / traineewho must also be the first author of the abstract.

ONLY ONE ABSTRACT PER STUDENT/TRAINEE MAY BE SUBMITTEDFOR THIS COMPETITION.

AMMI Canada, CACMID et CCM concours de Bourses étudiants / stagiaires

Les bourses seront remises aux quatre (4) meilleures affichesscientifiques présentées par des étudiant(e)s / stagiaires.L’Association canadienne de microbiologie médicale et maladiesinfectieuses (AMMI) Canada, l’Association canadienne de microbiologie clinique et des maladies infectieuses (CACMID), et le Collège canadien des microbiologistes (CCM) commanditeronschacun une bourse. Une deuxième bourse (microbiologie environnemental) sera également offerte par le CCM. Chaquebourse est composée d’une somme en argent de 800 $ et d’uneplaque commémorative.

Les résumés seront évalués selon la qualité de la présentationde l’affiche et de l’aptitude de l’étudiant(e) / stagiaire à présenterson affiche aux membres du comité et à répondre aux questionsrelevant de leur affiche.

AdmissibilitéLes travaux des étudiant(e)s / stagiaires sont admissibles pour lesbourses étudiant(e)s / stagiaires. Les étudiant(e)s / stagiairesdoivent être en formation ou avoir complété leur formation moinsde neuf (9) mois avant la Conférence annuelle. Les candidats doivent avoir contribué de manière significative à l’investigationet ils doivent présenter le travail. Les travaux relevant de tous lesaspects de la microbiologie clinique ou de l’infectiologie serontconsidérés. Seulement un prix sera remis par étudiant(e) / stagiairequi doit être obligatoirement le premier auteur de l'abrégé.

SEULEMENT UN RÉSUMÉ PAR ÉTUDIANT(E) / STAGIAIRE PEUTÊTRE SOUMIS POUR CE CONCOURS.


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Student / trainee awards participation formFormulaire de participation pour les bourses étudiants / stagiairesPlease complete this form and fax to the attention of the Conference Secretariat: (613) 260-3235S’il vous plait, compléter ce formulaire et télécopier à l’attention du Secrétariat de la conférence: (613) 260-3235

Name of student / Nom de l’étudiant(e) / stagiaire: _________________________________________________________

Title of abstract / Titre du résumé:_____________________________________________________________________

I attest that this applicant for a Student / Trainee Award is a bona fide student / trainee under my supervisionJ’atteste que ce candidat pour une bourse étudiante / stagiaire est un(e) étudiant(e) / stagiaire sous ma supervision

Signature of supervisor /Signature du superviseur:___________________________________________________________________________

Awards

AMMI Canada AwardsAstellas Post Residency FellowshipPfizer Post Residency FellowshipCanadian Journal of Infectious Diseases & Medical

Microbiology (CJIDMM) Trainee Review Article AwardDistinguished Service AwardHonorary Membership AwardLifetime Achievement Award

Student Poster AwardsAssociation of Medical Microbiology and

Infectious Disease (AMMI) CanadaCanadian Association for Clinical Microbiology

and Infectious Diseases (CACMID)Canadian College of Microbiologists (CCM)Canadian College of Microbiologists (CCM) Award in

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AMMI CanadaEducation Grants (For Associate members ONLY)

CACMID Education Grants (For Technical staff ONLY)

Other AwardsCanadian College of Microbiologists (CCM)

Distinguished Service AwardCanadian Foundation for Infectious Diseases (CFID) /

Dr. Juan A. Embil Award for Excellence in Infectious Diseases Research

Canadian Foundation for Infectious Diseases (CFID) / Dr. John M. Embil Mentorship Award in Infectious Diseases

Dr. Lindsay E. Nicolle Editorial Award for Original Research Published in the Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases & Medical Microbiology (CJIDMM)

EligibilityIn order to apply for a grant, you must be an AMMI CanadaAssociate member in good standing. You must register for thefull conference, pay the registration fee, sign-in and submit anEducation Grant form.

ApplicationThe forms will be available for those eligible at the registrationdesk during the conference. The form can be completed duringthe conference and deposited at the registration desk or, completed after the conference and sent to the AMMI Canadasecretariat by mail or email.

$ 250 for Associates attending from Québec, Ontario and Manitoba$ 500 for Associates attending from PEI, Newfoundland, New

Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Saskatchewan, Alberta and Nunavut$ 750 for Associates attending from British Columbia, NWT,

Yukon, USANB: Associates attending from the city of Montréal are ineligiblefor grants.

EligibilityApplicants must be microbiology laboratory technologists ortechnicians and active members of CACMID. Each applicant iseligible for only one grant. To be eligible, the applicant must bethe presenting author in an oral or poster session at the AMMICanada – CACMID Annual Conference in Montréal 2011.

ApplicationAn education grant application form will be available to thoseeligible at the registration desk during the conference or it canbe downloaded from the CACMID website (www.cacmid.ca). This form can be completed during the conference and depositedat the registration desk or, completed after the conference and mailed to the CACMID Secretary Treasurer (www.cacmid.ca/contact-us/).$ 250 for Associates attending from Québec (except from the

city of Montréal)$ 500 for Associates attending from Ontario, Manitoba, PEI,

New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland $ 750 for Associates attending from Alberta, Saskatchewan,

and British Columbia $ 1,000 for Associates attending from NWT, Yukon, Nunavut,

and InternationalNB: Technical staff attending from the city of Montréalare ineligible for grants.


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Abstract Submission and PresentationSUBMISSION DEADLINE: January 10, 2011

You are invited to submit abstracts related to any aspects of clinical microbiology and infectious disease including epidemiological, diagnostic, environmental, medical, and basicsciences. Abstracts related to education in microbiology andinfectious diseases are also welcome.

Please be aware of the following:

• To be considered for acceptance, an abstract must comply withthe rules of submission set out by the Abstract Committee.Submitted abstracts that do not conform to the prescribedformat will be rejected outright. Before submitting anabstract, it is strongly recommended that the entire “Guidelinesfor submission of abstracts” section be thoroughly reviewed.

• Abstracts will be judged on scientific content and relevanceto infectious disease and microbiology.

• The Abstract Committee reserves the right to select papers forpresentation on the basis of relevance and interest.

• Submitters are requested to indicate their preference of presentation format, however, the Abstract Committeereserves the right to select the final format, in order to meetthe needs of conference planning.

• Abstracts may only be submitted via internet. Late abstractswill not be considered. To submit your abstract, please go tothe conference website. Avoid submission within 48 hours ofthe deadline for best system performance.

Guidelines for submission of abstractsA. Rules for submission

1. The format of the submitted abstract(s) must follow themodel described below and provided on page 9.

2. The approval of all authors must be obtained before theirnames can be included on the abstract.

3. Abstracts must be submitted via internet. Abstracts submittedby fax or e-mail will not be accepted.

4. All abstracts must be submitted and presented in English.

5. Abstracts cannot be submitted if the findings have previouslybeen published. However, we invite submission of abstractsthat have been presented at recent meetings of other societies/disciplines that would be of interest to the membership ofAMMI Canada and CACMID.

6. Abstracts submitted for the student awards competitionmust be clearly designated as such on the online abstractsubmission form, at the time of submission. Only oneabstract per student may be submitted for the awards competition.

7. The Abstract Committee will schedule all presentations. Inthe event of a scheduling conflict, the presentation can bemade by a co-author.

8. If an abstract is to be withdrawn, notification must bereceived by the AMMI Canada - CACMID Secretariat prior toFebruary 8, 2011.

9. Withdrawal of an abstract beyond February 8, 2011, or failureof a presenting author to attend the session for which he orshe has been scheduled, will result in the author being prohibited from presenting papers at AMMI Canada - CACMIDannual conference for a period of 3 years.

10. Abstracts will be published in the Canadian Journal ofInfectious Diseases & Medical Microbiology (CJIDMM).

B. Structure of abstractsPlease read the following and refer to the Sample Abstract onpage 9.

1. Abstracts must fit within the space provided on the abstractsubmission form.

2. Text must be in Arial Font, size 12.

Title: Use a concise title that clearly indicates the content ofthe abstract. Capitalize the first letter of each word exceptprepositions, articles and species names.

Presenting author: The Abstract Review Committee will only correspond with the presenting author. If the presentingauthor relocates before abstract acceptances are e-mailedout, he/she must contact the AMMI Canada - CACMIDSecretariat. Place an asterisk after the name of the presenting author outside any comma or period.

Authors: Type all authors’ names in CAPITAL letters. Type initials and follow each with a period and with a space.

Affiliations: List each author’s institution, city and province.Use standard abbreviations where applicable.

Abstract Text: The style of the abstract must follow the sampleformat with sections titled: Objective(s), Methods, Results,and Conclusion(s). Abstracts not written in the format illustrated in the Sample Abstract will be rejected.

3. Avoid complex mathematical formulae. For symbols £ or ³,type instead <= or >=. For superscript use caret (^) e.g.10^6 instead of 106. Do not use Greek letters and symbols.Instead of “IFN-g” use for example “IFN-g” or “IFN-gamma”.

4. Tables and figures may be inserted in the abstracts.

5. Authors should indicate a presentation preference:• Poster only• Oral or poster presentation

6. Authors are asked to enter 3 keywords to better define theabstract content.

C. Acknowledgement

1. Upon successful electronic submission of your abstract, you will receive a confirmation by e-mail with your personaladdress code and password (please make sure to state thecorrect e-mail address).

2. Should you wish to make corrections to an abstract alreadysubmitted or if you wish to submit other abstracts later, youmay use your personal access codes. Corrections to abstractscan only be made up to the deadline for abstract submission,January 10, 2011.

3. Abstracts will be subject to peer review by at least 2 membersof the Abstract Review Committee. Presenting authors willbe notified of abstract acceptance/rejection, date, time andformat of presentation on or around February 21, 2011.

4. At a minimum, the presenting author must be registered forthe conference by March 7, 2011. If the registration is notcomplete by this date, the abstract will not be published.

5. If an abstract is to be withdrawn, the AMMI Canada - CACMIDSecretariat must be advised.

6. If an abstract is accepted, an author must attend the congressand present it in person. If a presenting author withdraws anabstract or does not attend the session for which he or shehas been scheduled, a sanction will be imposed, prohibitingthe author from presenting papers at the AMMI Canada -CACMID conferences for a period of 3 years. Those subject to this penalty will be informed in writing.

7. If you have difficulties submitting your abstract or if you requireany additional information, please contact: the AMMI CanadaSecretariat ([email protected]) or Dr. T. Karnauchow ([email protected]).


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CCM WorkshopWednesday, April 6, 2011Le Westin MontréalCost: $70 plus 5% GST

Participants will receive a statement for four CEU in ContinuingProfessional Development (Category 1, Accredited GroupInteractive Learning Activities).

Full details of the program, including specific objectives will beprovided in the preliminary program.

Information on the requirements for membership in theCanadian College of Microbiologists is available at www.ccm.caor by contacting the Registrar of the CCM, Raoul R. Korngold [email protected].

Quality Management(QM) SeminarWednesday, April 6, 2011Le Westin MontréalCost: $80 plus 5% GST

Communicating QualityImproving Quality in the modern laboratory requires engagement and conversation. The seminar will address the spectrum of communication through daily awareness,newsletters, websites, blogs, and courses. All are importantbecause they promote discussion, and provoke thought and action.

Communication and Action come together.

Full details of the program, including specific objectives will be provided in the preliminary program.

The CCM Workshop and QM Seminar are the perfect complements to the AMMI Canada – CACMID AnnualConference. Both are optional and open to everyone interested, even if they are not attending the conference.

To register for the these activities please visit eitherwww.ammi.ca or www.camcid.ca and follow the directions tothe annual conference sections – online registration form orfill in the hard copy form found on page 14 and 15.


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Validation of RT-PCR Methods for MolecularDiagnostics and Epidemiology of Measles VirusJ. HIEBERT,* G. TIPPLESNational Microbiology Laboratory, Public Health Agencyof Canada, Winnipeg, MB

Objective: A measles vaccine has been licensed for usein Canada since the 1960s and there is a pan-Americaninitiative to eliminate measles from the Americas.Enhanced surveillance, which includes the case-by-caselaboratory confirmation of suspected measles cases, isimportant for monitoring the status of measles in Canada.The elimination of endemic measles was documented inCanada in 2004. Reverse transcription polymerase chainreaction (RT-PCR) for measles is important for both diagnostic and molecular epidemiological purposes. The objective of this study was to fully validate a sensitive, specific and rapid RT-PCR method for measles diagnostics.

Methods: Two real-time TaqMan probe based RT-PCRassays for the detection of measles virus RNA in clinicalspecimens were selected from the literature for evaluationin addition to our RT-PCR method used for genotypingpurposes. Dilution series of synthetic hemagglutinin (H)and nucleoprotein (N) gene RNA were tested a minimum of21 times with all three RT-PCR methods to determine theirdetection limits, reproducibility and repeatability. In addition,a panel consisting of clinical specimens and isolates (n = 65) that had been previously tested with another PCRmethod (27 negative and 38 positive) were tested.

Results: The detection limit, as defined as the minimum number of target copies that produce a positive result in95% of test runs, was found to be 100 copies of syntheticRNA per reaction for the two real-time RT-PCR assaysand the genotyping RT-PCR assay. The detection limitconcentration (100 copies for all three) was positiveevery time that it was tested (minimum of 7 separateruns of triplicates) resulting in reproducibility andrepeatability estimates of >95%. Finally, the panel of 65samples tested with these RT-PCR methods yielded theexpected results for all samples. The sensitivity and specificity are therefore estimated to be >95%.

Conclusion: The two real-time RT-PCR assays for measlesproved to be rapid, analytically sensitive, reproducibleand have high specificity and sensitivity. The use of twodifferent target genes (H and N) is desirable to avoidfalse negatives due to potential viral mutations.

Topic categories1. Basic/experimental science 2. Antimicrobials 3. Diagnostic laboratory methods, studies,

and surveillance 4. HIV and AIDS5. Virology 6. Bacteriology 7. Mycobacteriology8. Mycology 9. Parasitology 10. Sexually transmitted infections 11. Infection prevention and control – health care

epidemiology 12. Travel medicine and tropical diseases13. Public health 14. Clinical infectious diseases 15. Education16. Environmental/food microbiology 17. Other

SAMPLE ABSTRACT:

Call for Clinical Vignettes Demande de vignettes cliniques

Submission Deadline: January 10, 2011Date limite pour vos soumissions: le janvier, 2011

We are looking for your interesting, difficult and head-scratchingcases. The session is interactive with the audience using touch– pads for input as they try to solve these tricky cases.

Please submit your most interesting clinical and laboratorycases for consideration by sending a brief outline of the case(including investigations, diagnosis and treatment) and a shortdiscussion on the instructive value of the case (about 200words). We like a variety of cases so they can be lengthy andcomplicated or quick and short “snappers” – you decide whatyou think might be of educational value to the audience. Thesecases will be the basis for discussion of clinical and laboratorydiagnosis, clinical management, infection control and other relevant aspects.

If your case is selected, we will work with you to prepare bothyour slide presentation for the meeting and an abstract of thecase (that does not give away the answer) that is suitable forpublication in the Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases &Medical Microbiology (CJIDMM). Your slide presentation of thecase for the meeting will include the clinical presentation, investigations, and management, as well as the interactiveaudience questions.

The deadline for submission of clinical cases is January 10, 2011.Cases must be submitted by email to Dr. Michael Libman,[email protected]. Do not submit the cases throughthe regular abstract submission process.

If your case has been accepted for presentation, you will be notified on or around February 21, 2011. You can expect to beinvolved in presenting and discussing the case during theClinical Vignettes session. Those cases not selected for presentation may be accepted for poster presentation as a case report.

If you have any questions, please contact:Dr Michael Libman – [email protected].: (514) 934-1934 ext 42811

Nous cherchons des cas intéressants, difficiles et stimulants. La session est interactive avec les participants qui tentent derésoudre ces cas compliqués en soumettant leurs réponses àl’aide de tablettes tactiles.

Veuillez soumettre vos cas cliniques et de laboratoire les plusintrigants. Envoyez un bref aperçu du cas (incluant l’investigationy compris, le diagnostic et le traitement) et une courte discussionsur sa valeur éducative (environ 200 mots). Nous acceptons unevariété de cas qui peuvent être longs et compliqués ou rapideset courts “ récits brefs ”-c’est à vous de décider les cas quevous jugez intéressants et de valeur éducative pour les participants.Ces cas serviront de base à la discussion du diagnostic cliniqueet de laboratoire, de la conduite clinique, de la prévention desinfections et de tous les autres aspects pertinents.

Si votre cas est sélectionné, nous préparerons avec vous survotre présentation avec diapositives pour la conférence, ainsiqu’un résumé de votre cas (sans divulguer la réponse) qui pourraêtre publié dans le Journal canadien des maladies infectieuseset de la microbiologie médicale (CJIDMM). Votre présentation àla conférence inclura le cas clinique, les investigations et laconduite ainsi que les questions interactives des participants.

La date limite pour la soumission des cas cliniques est le 10 janvier 2011. Ces cas doivent être soumis par courriel à Dr Michael Libman, [email protected] Veuillez ne pas soumettre ces cas à travers le processus régulier desoumission des abrégés.

Si votre cas est accepté pour la présentation, vous serez adviséle 21 février, 2011. Vous devrez présenter et discuter votre caslors de la session des vignettes cliniques. Les cas non sélectionnéspour présentation à la session des vignettes cliniques sontadmissibles pour une présentation de cas sur affiches.

Si vous avez des questons, svp communiquer avec:Dr Michael Libman – [email protected].: (514) 934-1934 ext 42811


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Do you have an interesting case to share? Avez-vous un cas intéressant à partager?

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AMMI Canada Trainees’ DayJournée des stagiaires de l’AMMI Canada

Wednesday, April 6, 2011Lunch provided

The 7th Annual AMMI Canada Trainees’ Day will take place thanksto the support of the AMMI Canada – CACMID Annual Conference2011. It is an opportunity for trainees in adult and pediatricinfectious diseases and medical microbiology to meet and discuss relevant training and career issues, not necessarily covered in formal training programs. Previous topics haveincluded international career opportunities, contract negotiationsand practicing in the community.

The itinerary is not yet formalized, so be a part of the dayfrom the very beginning! Please send your topic suggestionsalong to [email protected].

We are excited about this year’s Trainees’ Day and look forwardto seeing you there.

We take pride in not charging a registration fee for Trainees’ Day.Please note that registration is a commitment to attend. If youregister and at a later time learn you are unable to attend,please inform the secretariat ASAP so we can make plans fornumbers. Thank you!

Mercredi 6 avril, 2011Le dîner sera fourni

La 7ème journée annuelle des stagiaires de l’AMMI Canada auralieu grâce à l’appui de la Conférence 2011 de l’AMMI Canada –CACMID. C’est une opportunité pour les stagiaires dans lesdomaines de la microbiologie médicale et des maladies infectieuses autant pédiâtriques qu’adulte de discuter de la formation pertinente et des questions relatives à la carrièrequ’on ne n’aborde pas nécessairement dans le cadre des programmes académiques de formation. Parmi les sujets déjàabordés dans le passé, nous avons traité des opportunités defaire une carrière internationale, de négociations contractuelles,et de la pratique au sein de la communauté.

Le programme n’est pas encore défini, alors faites partie dela journée depuis le tout début ! Veuillez faire parvenir vossuggestions de sujets de discussion à [email protected].

Nous anticipons la journée des stagiaires avec grande hâte etespérons vous y voir !

Nous sommes fiers de pouvoir offrir la journée des stagiairessans frais. Veuillez noter qu’une inscription est un engagementd’être présent. Si vous vous inscrivez, et à un moment ultérieurvous apprenez que vous ne pouvez y être, veuillez informer lesecrétariat au plus tôt possible pour que nous puissions ajusternos ressources en fonction du nombre de participants. Merci !


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Rabais-HôtelHotel Rebate


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Book Now! Save $100 on your FullConference

Registration!

Réservez maintenant !Economisez 100 $ sur le prix d’inscription pour la Conférence en entier !

Just fill in your Westin reservation number on the conference registration form and save $100.

By reserving a room at Le Westin Montréal, AMMI Canada and CACMID are able to keep the

conference costs low; savings that we pass on to you as a member.

Offer applies to full conference registration only! One rebate per hotel room!

Offer available only while rooms are available, so don’t miss out - book early!

Vous n’avez qu’à inscrire votre numéro de réservationWestin au formulaire d’inscription à la Conférence pourobtenir votre rabais de 100 $.

En réservant une chambre à l’hôtel Le Westin Montréal,vous aidez AMMI Canada et CACMID à réduire les coûts dela Conférence; des économies que nous vous retournonsen tant que membres.

Cette offre s’applique uniquement à l’option Conférenceen entier ! Un rabais par chambre d’hôtel !

Cette offre est disponible tant qu’il y aura des chambres, alors ne ratez pas votre chance – réservez tôt !

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Hotel Information

Le Westin Montréal is the triumphant result of the restoration ofthree heritage buildings dating back to the late 1800’s, combinedwith a new ultra-modern 22-storey hotel tower. On this historicalsite, the presses of Montréal’s The Gazette newspaper rolled formore than 100 years.

Steps away from the hotel, the cobblestone streets of Old Montréalpave the way for an exploration of the restaurants, galleries,boutiques and notable sites that epitomize Montréal’s history andjoie de vivre. Old Montréal is everything old, and everything new.

Le Westin Montréal270 St. Antoine WestMontréal, Québec H2Y 0A3Toll Free: 1-877-961-8111Fax: (514) 380-3333

www.westinmontreal.com

Guest Room Rates (per room per night based on single and double occupancy)Traditional Room $204.00 CADDeluxe Room $264.00 CADWestin Executive Club $264.00 CAD

All rates are in Canadian dollars and do not include taxes applicable at the time of the event. Currently the applicabletaxes are the following: Lodging tax (3.5% per room, per night),Federal sales tax (5%), and Provincial sales tax (7.5%). Thesetaxes are subject to change without notice.

Rates are available 3 days prior and 3 days after the annualconference, subject to availability at the time of reservations.

NOTES: • Extra person charge (3rd and 4th person) sharing a room is

$30.00 CAD per person, per night.

• Children under 18 years of age may share parent’s room at no extra charge with existing bedding.

To make an online reservation please go to the annual conferencesection of either the AMMI Canada website www.ammi.ca or theCACMID web site www.cacmid.ca and follow the hotel reservationlink. This will ensure you receive the discounted hotel rates.

To make a telephone reservation, please call Westin’s CentralReservation office at 1-866-837-4262. Identify yourself as a delegate of the AMMI Canada – CACMID Annual Conference toensure you receive the discounted hotel rate.

Concierge ServiceA Concierge Service will be offered for the delegates and familiesof the AMMI Canada – CACMID Annual Conference 2011. Welltrained and knowledgeable staff will help you enjoy the perfectconference experience in the beautiful city of Montréal and surrounding areas. Services include:• helping you find a perfect restaurant; • helping you find information on famous tourist attractions; • providing maps and vacation guides; • outlining great shopping, outdoor adventures for the whole

family to enjoy.

To find out what Montréal holds in store for you, visit TourismeMontréal at http://www.tourisme-montreal.org/.


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Official Travel AgencyMKI TravelKathy MorrisSENIOR TRAVEL CONSULTANT202-2121 Carling AvenueOttawa, ON K2A 1H2Tel.: (613) 244-1234 ext 3331North America Toll Free: 1-800-267-9676Fax: (613) 233-7813Email: [email protected]

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Registration Form(please print clearly)

* mandatory fields

* First Name (as it will appear on badge) * Family Name

* Speciality Classification (ie infectious disease, medical microbiology, lab technologist, etc). * Title

* Institution * Department

* Address * City * Province * Postal Code

* Phone Fax * Email

Full Registration Fee

Early Bird Full Feereceived on or before March 7 received after March 7

� Member — Conference $400 $500� Non-Member — Conference $475 $575� * Student — Conference $175 $225

Daily Registration Fee

Please specify date of attendance:� Thursday � Friday � Saturday� Member — Daily $200� Non-Member — Daily $250� * Student — Daily $ 75(* Must be accompanied by a letter of attestation by the teaching institution that theapplicant is enrolled in a full-time program)

Registration for Pre Conference Activities (Wednesday, April 6)� CCM Workshop $ 70� QM Seminar $ 80� Trainees Day n/a

Optional Events (no charge)� Exhibit Hall Welcome Reception (Thursday, April 7)� AMMI Canada – AGM (Thursday, April 7)� CACMID – AGM (Friday, April 8)

Option Events (ticketed) Cost per person # of persons� Closing Dinner – Adult $ 65 ________

(Saturday, April 9)

� Closing Dinner – Child $ 30 ________(Saturday, April 9)

Subtotal A $ _______Less $100 hotel reservation rebate (reservation # _______________) $ _______Less $35 collaborating society discount $ _______Subtotal B $ _______GST (5%) 123956120RT0001 $ _______

Total Payable $ _______

Payment by credit card: � VISA � MASTERCARD

Card No.:_________________________Expiry Date: _____

Cardholder Name:_________________________________

Signature: ______________________________________


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� Please check the box if you do not wish to have your name,title, institution identified on the list of participants that isshared with delegates, exhibitors and sponsors.

� Please specify any food allergies or other dietary requirements.___________________________________________

� If you registered as a Member, please indicate to which society you belong: � AMMI Canada � CACMID � Both

� If you are a CACMID Member please indicate your membership ID number. __________________________

� If you registered as a Collaborating Society Member, please indicate the organization: ____________________

� RCPSC Maintenance of Certification authorization for transfersof hours. Royal College ID Number: ___________________

� American Medical Association PRA Category 1 Credit authorizationfor transfer of hours. AMA ID Number: _________________

Payment by Cheque or Money Order: Please make your cheque or money order payableto AMMI Canada – CACMID Annual Conference. Canadian funds only.

Payment Policy: Conference registrations are not considered confirmed until full paymentis received. All Conference registration fees must be paid prior to commencement of theAMMI Canada – CACMID Annual Conference 2011 (April 5, 2011). This includes paymentfor all optional events.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellation request must be made in writing. Those received on orbefore March 7 will receive a full refund; less a $50 administration fee. Those receivedafter March 7 will receive a 50% refund, less a $50 administration fee. Refunds will beprocessed after the Conference. Registrations may be transferred at any time without penalty.

Inquiries: For registration inquiries, contact Unconventional Planning at Tel: (613) 721-7061 or (888) 625-8455 (North America Only), Fax: (613) 721-3581, or E-mail: [email protected]. Please visit www.ammi.ca or www.cacmid.ca for Conference information.

Onlinewww.ammi.ca or www.cacmid.ca(please follow annual Conference links)By mailAMMI Canada – CACMID Annual Conference32 Colonnade Road, Unit 100Ottawa, ON K2E 7J6By fax(613) 721-3581Credit card registrations only


(includes Conference bag, final program, reception, refreshment breaks and lunch Thursday, Friday and Saturday)

Daily registration is available for single days only. Multiple day attendees should register for the full Conference.


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Formulaire d’inscription(veuillez imprimer lisiblement)

* indique un champs obligatoire

* Prénom (comme il doit apparaître sur l’écusson) *Nom de famill

* Specialité (ie : maladies infectieuses, microbiologiste médical, technologiste de laboratoire, etc). *Titre

* Institution *Département

* Adresse *Ville *Province *Code postal

* Téléphone Télécopieur *Courriel

Prix d’inscription pour la Conférence en entier (comprend le sac de la Conférence, programme final, réception, collations, et le dîner du jeudi au samedi) Inscription par anticipation Plein prix

date limite - 7 mars après le7 mars

� Membre – Conférence 400 $ 500 $� Non-membre – Conférence 475 $ 575 $� * Étudiant – Conférence 175 $ 225 $Prix d’inscription quotidien pour la ConférenceL’inscription quotidienne s’applique pour une journée uniquement. Si vous participez à plus d’un jour inscrivez-vous à la Conférence en entier

Veuillez spécifier la date de participation : � Jeudi � Vendredi � Samedi� Membre – Quotidien 200 $� Non-membre – Quotidien 250 $� * Étudiant – Quotidien 75 $(* Une attestation d’inscription à un programme à temps-plein de l’institution à laquelle le participant est inscrit sera requise)

Inscription aux activités pré-Conférence (mercredi, le 6 avril)� Atelier CCM 70 $� Séminaire QM 80 $� Journée de stagiaires s/oÉvénements optionnels (sans frais)� Réception d’accueil (jeudi 7 avril)� AMMI Canada – AGA (jeudi 7 avril)� CACMID – AGA (vendredi 8 avril)Événements optionnels (avec billet)

Coût par personne Nombre de personnes� Dîner de clôture — adulte 65 $ ________

(samedi 9 avril)

� Dîner de clôture – enfant 30 $ ________(samedi 9 avril)

Sous-total A _______$Moins rabais-hôtel de 100 $ (numéro de réservation____________) _______$Moins rabais-société collaboratrice de 35 $ _______$Sous-total B _______$TPS (5%) 123956120RT001 _______$

Total _______$Paiement par carte de crédit : � VISA � MASTERCARDNuméro de la carte :__________________Date d’expiration______

Nom du détenteur : ____________________________________

Signature ___________________________________________

� Veuillez cocher la case si vous ne désirez pas voir votre nom, titre,et institution inscrits à la liste des participants qui sera partagéeavec les délégués, exposants, et commanditaires.

� Veuillez spécifier toute allergie alimentaire ou restriction/nécessitéalimentaire. _______________________________________

� Si vous inscrits en tant que Membre, veuillez indiquer la société àlaquelle vous vous identifiez :� AMMI Canada � CACMID � Les deux

� Si vous êtes un membre de CACMID, veuillez indiquer votre numérode membre : _______________________________________

� Si vous inscrits en tant que Membre d’une société collaboratrice,veuillez indiquer l’organisation en question : ________________

� Autorisation de Maintien de la certification RCPSC pour le transfertd’heures. Numéro de membre du Royal College : ______________

� Autorisation de crédit PRA Category 1 pour le transfert d’heures de l’American Medical Association. Numéro de membre de l’AMA : ________________________________________

Paiement par chèque ou mandat poste : Paiement à l’ordre de AMMI Canada – CACMIDAnnual Conference. Fonds canadien seulement.

Politique de paiement : L’inscription à la Conférence n’est pas considérée complètejusqu’à ce que le paiement en entier soit reçu. Tous les frais d’inscription à la Conférencedoivent être payés avant le début de la Conférence annuelle 2011 de l’AMMI Canada –CACMID (5 avril 2011). Ceci comprend aussi le paiement pour tout événement optionnel.

Politique d’annulation : Une demande d’annulation par écrit doit être soumise. Cellesreçues le 7 mars ou avant seront éligibles pour un plein remboursement. Les demandesreçues après le 7 mars seront remboursées à 50%. Toute demande d’annulation impliqueun frais d’administration de 50 $. Les remboursements se feront suite à la Conférence.Les inscriptions peuvent être transférées à un autre participant sans aucun frais.

Questions : Pour toute question relative à l’inscription, veuillez vous addresser àUnconventional Planning au tél : (613) 721-7061 ou (888) 625-8455 (Amérique du nordseulement); télécopieur : (613) 721-3581; courriel : [email protected] consulter www.ammi.ca ou www.cacmid.ca pour obtenir des renseignement supplémentaires relatifs à la Conférence.

En ligne :www.ammi.ca ou www.cacmid.ca(veuillez suivre les liens pour la Conférence annuelle)

Par la poste :Conférence annuelle AMMI Canada – CACMID32, chemin Colonnade, suite 100Ottawa (ON) K2E 7J6

Par télécopieur :(613) 721-3581Inscriptions payées par carte de crédit seulement.


Program at a Glance

Wednesday, April 6AMMI Canada Council Meeting

Trainees’ Day

CCM Workshop

CCM Board Meeting

QM Seminar

CACMID Council Meeting

Thursday, April 7Registration

Plenary

State of the Art Clinical Lecture

AMMI Canada AGM and Sections Meeting

Royal College MM Meeting

Integrated Symposia

Internet Café

Exhibit Hall

Poster Presentations

Oral Presentations

Welcome Reception

Friday, April 8Registration

Plenary


CACMID AGM

Royal College ID Meeting

Integrated Symposia

Internet Café

Exhibit Hall


Oral Presentations

Saturday, April 9Registration

Plenary


Integrated Symposia

Internet Café


Oral Presentations

Special Lecture / Awards Presentations /Clinical Vignettes

Closing Dinner

For additional information, contact:Riccarda GaliotoTel.: (613) 260-3233 ext 102Fax: (613) 260-3235Email: [email protected]

DeadlinesAbstract submissions January 10, 2011

Preliminary Program available February 2011

Abstract Acceptance communicated by email on or around February 21, 2011

Early bird registration March 7, 2011


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2011 Call for Abstracts - CACMID

Documents

Transcript of 2011 Call for Abstracts - CACMID