International Public Health & Pharmacy Issues Conference calling for papers

Pharmacists Planning Service, Inc. (PPSI) is calling for papers for its 17th International Public Health & Pharmacy Issues Conference aboard Royal Caribbean’s Adventure of the Seas. This 7-night Western Mediterranean cruise departs from Malaga, Spain, August 21.

The conference is being hosted by Fred Mayer (a member of the Drug Topics’ editorial advisory board), Bruce Benson, and Ken Roberts as a prelude to the 70th International Congress of the International Pharmaceutical Federation, held August 28 to September 2, in Lisbon, Portugal.

To submit papers, send a double-spaced copy of the abstract (100–300 words). Abstracts must be presented in a clear, concise summary of work, including objectives, methods used, and results.

Send abstract by email to ppsi@aol.com or by U.S. mail to Fred Mayer, RPh, MPH, President, PPSI, 101 Lucas Valley Road, San Rafael, CA 94903, USA. Send a $100 registration fee for all participants; this covers presentations, book of abstracts, certificate of attendance, and reception ($50 for spouses).

For more information on the conference, contact Mary Jane Corless, at 877-606-1129 or mjc4ccoa@earthlink.net.