Reproductive Health 2008
September 17-20, 2008—Washington, DC
A three-day conference covering new research and clinical practice issues related to contraception, abortion, menopause, sexuality, and reproductive genetics, sponsored jointly by the Association of Reproductive Health Professionals (ARHP), Planned Parenthood® Federation of America (PPFA), and the Society for Family Planning (SFP). Learn more...
SFP Board Meeting
12:30 pm, September 18, 2008—Washington, DC
SFP board members will receive materials by mail or downloadable files prior to the meeting.
SFP Business Meeting
5:00 pm, September 18, 2008—Washington, DC
SFP members are encouraged to attend this meeting, which will include voting on SFP resolutions and announcement of Board election results.
SFP Annual Awards Dinner
7:00 pm, September 18, 2008—Washington, DC
(preceded by reception for SFP members from 6:00-7:00 pm)
Open to SFP members only, this dinner features presentation of SFP's two annual awards. The Society of Family Planning Lifetime Achievement Award will be awarded to Sheldon Segal, PhD, and the Allan Rosenfield Award for Lifetime Contributions to International Family Planning will be awarded to Paul Van Look, MD, PhD.
American Sociological Association (ASA)
August 1-4, 2008—Boston, MA
The 2008 ASA program will focus on the interconnections between work—broadly conceived—and society. Learn more...
XVII International AIDS Conference
August 3-8, 2008—Mexico City, Mexico
Through presentation of important new scientific research and productive, structured dialogue on the major challenges facing the global response to AIDS, AIDS 2008 will support collective efforts to expand delivery of HIV prevention and treatment to communities worldwide. Learn more...
AGOS 2008
September 10-20, 2008—Carlsbad, CA
The American Gynecological & Obstetrical Society advances
the health of women by providing dedicated leadership and promoting
excellence in research, education and medical practice. Learn more...
Call for abstracts:
Second Congress of the Asia-Pacific Council on Contraception (APCOC)
Abstract deadline: September 15, 2008
See conference description below. Presentations sought related to the theme "Contraception for all: how, why, what and when?" Learn more...
Call for abstracts:
The XXVI IUSSP International Population Conference
Submission deadline: September 15, 2008
Papers are sought on reproductive health topics including maternal and perinatal health, contraception, induced abortion, unintended pregnancies, abortion in Southern countries, maternal mortality, and the economic impact of reproductive health. Learn more...
International Consortium for Emergency Contraception (ICEC) Annual Meeting
September 25, 2008—Washington, DC
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American Society of Emergency Contraception (ASEC) 2008 Annual Meeting ("EC Jamboree")
September 26, 2008—Washington, DC
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National Abortion Federation
Submission deadline: September 29, 2008
Papers are sought on the latest abortion-related research. Learn more...
Strengthening Links Between Reproductive Health and HIV/AIDS: Sexual Violence as a Nexus
September 29–October 1, 2008—Nairobi, Kenya
This conference will examine sexual violence as a nexus for linkages between HIV/AIDS and reproductive health. Policy makers, researchers, and activists and practitioners from government, academia and civil society in the East, Central and Southern African region will attend. The goal is to identify challenges and emerging opportunities for strengthening responses to sexual violence in Africa. Learn more...
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Clinical Scientist Awards in Translational Research, Burroughs Wellcome Fund
October 1, 2008
Ten awards of $150,000 per year for five years will be given to experienced physician-scientists using translational research to improve methods of diagnosing, treating, and preventing disease. The program’s goal is to foster the development and productivity of established independent physician-scientists who will strengthen translational research through their own studies as well as by mentoring physician-scientist trainees. Learn more...
Call for abstracts:
International Conference on Gender-based Violence and Sexual and Reproductive Health
Abstract deadline: October 15, 2008
See conference description below. Papers sought on topics such as unwanted pregnancy, RTI/STI, HIV, higher fertility, shorter birth spacing, and contraception in the context of gender-based violence. Learn more...
2008 National Research Conference on the National Survey of Family Growth
October 16-17, 2008—Hyattsville, MD
A two-day Centers for Disease Control and Prevention meeting to present and discuss original, unpublished analyses of the National Survey of Family Growth, which gathers information on family life, marriage and divorce, pregnancy, infertility, use of contraception, and men's and women's health. The survey results are used by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and others to plan health services and health education programs, and to do statistical studies of families, fertility, and health. Learn more...
American Anthropological Association 2008 Annual Meeting:
Inclusion, Collaboration and Engagement
October 19-23, 2008—San Francisco, CA
The 2008 meeting's theme is designed to provide the opportunity to critically examine anthropology's relationships: across subfields, with other disciplines, with the field's many publics, and with contemporary social problems.. Learn more...
APHA 136th Annual Meeting and Expo:
Public Health Without Borders
October 25-29, 2008—San Diego, CA
The American Public Health Association's annual meeting—the oldest and largest gathering of public health professionals in the world, attracting more than 13,000 national and international physicians, administrators, nurses, educators, researchers, epidemiologists, and related health specialists. Learn more...
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Sexually Transmitted Infections Cooperative Research Centers
October 30, 2008
This $10.2M program of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases is designed to stimulate multidisciplinary, collaborative research that is focused on control and prevention of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), associated syndromes and other reproductive tract infections. Research topics include, but are not limited to, basic and translational projects on STI prevention such as vaccines, microbicides and behavioral interventions. Learn more...
ASRM 2008 Annual Meeting:
Bridge to the Future of Reproductive Medicine
November 8-12, 2008—San Francisco, CA
The American Society for Reproductive Medicine's annual meeting typically brings together more than 3,000 researchers and presents new findings on in vitro fertilization, aging sperm, egg donation and other assisted reproductive technology topics. Learn more...
Contraception Day
November 10, 2008—San Francisco, CA
Part of the ASRM meeting and co-sponsored by ARHP, Contraception Day will include workshops on new contraceptive methods and on thrombosis and hormonal contraception, along with an oral abstract scientific session. Learn more...
AAA 2008 Annual Meeting:
Inclusion, Collaboration and Engagement
November 19-23, 2008—San Francisco, CA
The American Anthropological Association's annual meeting covers a wide range of topics—see examples of some of the health-related sessions at the conference last year. Learn more...
15th International Conference on AIDS and STIs in Africa
December 3-7, 2008—Dakar, Senegal
At ICASA 2008, international and African experts will evaluate the current state of the HIV and STI epidemics with regard to science, communities and leadership. Learn more...
Second Congress of the Asia-Pacific Council on Contraception
December 4-6, 2008—Macau, China
Two and one-half days with the theme “Contraception for all: how, why, what and when.” Designed for medical practitioners, nurses and midwives, social workers, educators, scientists, administrators and students. Learn more...
International Conference on Gender-based Violence and Sexual and Reproductive Health
February 15-18, 2009—Mumbai, India
Researchers, activists and practitioners are invited to attend this international conference dedicated to providing insight into how gender-based violence is compromising the sexual and reproductive health of women, men and adolescents. Learn more...
APGO/CREOG 2009
Partnering for Progress: Crossing Boundaries, Crossing Borders
March 11-14, 2009—San Diego, CA
The joint Annual Meeting between APGO and the Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology (CREOG) offers exhibits, receptions, seminars, and plenary and breakout sessions of interest to members of both organizations. Learn more...
International Association for the Study of Sexuality, Culture and Society
April 16-18, 2009—Hanoi, Vietnam
Biennial international conference to promote the social and cultural study of sexuality in its cross-disciplinary and diverse aspects. Learn more...
National Abortion Federation Annual Meeting
April 25-28, 2009
NAF's Annual Meeting is the primary venue for presentation of the latest abortion-related research. The meeting includes all-day specialized seminars and clinical workshops, as well as sessions on all aspects of the provision of abortion care, including legal and policy issues. Learn more...
ACOG 57th Annual Meeting
May 2-6, 2009—Chicago, IL
Four days of scientific programs, brown bag seminars, clinical seminars, interactive sessions, and postgraduate courses, sponsored by the he American College of Obstetrics & Gynecologists (ACOG). Learn more...
