IPPF Opens Registration for 2009 Annual Meeting

The IPPF officially began registering participants for its 2009 Annual Meeting to be held in Los Angeles, CA from April 24-26, 2009 at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel.

IPPF Opens Registration for 2009 Annual Meeting

Sacramento, CA – December 1, 2008 – The International Pemphigus and Pemphigoid Foundation (IPPF) announced open registration for its 2009 Annual Meeting.The meeting will be held at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles, CA from April 24-26, 2009.

Each year, the IPPF annual meetings bring subject-matter experts from around the world to an informal setting that is focused on patients and caregivers. Topics covered include: Introduction to Pemphigus, updates on treatments and research, clinical trial information, and related areas of information. Saturday evening, the IPPF extends an open invitation to attend its annual Gala Dinner Celebration. This event includes fine dining, entertainment and highlights the individual accomplishments of members of the IPPF Community and the medical profession.

Individuals interested in attending can do so online at www.pemphigus.org/AM2009. Don’t forget to enter for your chance to win a FREE trip to the Annual Meeting! One lucky person will win a trip to Los Angeles and a two-night stay at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza to go along with admission to both the Annual Meeting and the Annual Gala Dinner Celebration. Other prizes include (1) meeting registration and dinner and (1) meeting registration.

For additional information on the 2009 Annual Meeting, contact Molly Stuart or visit www.pemphigus.org.

About the International Pemphigus and Pemphigoid Foundation: The IPPF is the pre-eminent global organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of all people diagnosed with, or affected by, pemphigus or pemphigoid. The IPPF provides direct access to innovative and effective support that promotes the very best health care, improves quality of life, stimulates community resources, advocates for favorable government policies, accelerates the pace of scientific discovery and is the world’s best source of information on pemphigus and pemphigoid. The IPPF is compassionate in understanding, tireless in service, and relentless in advocating. One person at a time, the IPPF makes a difference, building a community of care and hope.

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