1. Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc. Room C-11, EC Arcade, Demarses Subdivision College, Laguna 4031 Please deliver to: PHILIPPINE SOCIETY FOR MICROBIOLOGY, INC. CLUSTER I SYMPOSIUM PRE – REGISTRATION FORM Dr./Prof./Mr./Ms. (Please print your name) First Name Surname Personal and Post-dated checks are NOT accepted. Please make checks payable to: Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc. Please return this form together with payment (cash, check * or thru courier services (such as LBC, MLhuiller, JRS, Western Union etc.) to any of the following: METRO MANILA JOEL C. CORNISTA Science Department, College of Arts and Sciences - Miriam College Telefax : (02) 435 9232 THADDEUS M. CARVAJAL Nursing Science Research Department St. Luke’s College of Nursing – Trinity University of Asia Telefax : (02) 702 2884 PROVINCIAL DR. MARIAN PULIDO-DE LEON Museum of Natural History UPLB College Telefax: (049) 536 5794 Position: __________________________________ Office Address: _____________________________ Home Address: _____________________________ Telephone no:______________________________ Facsimile no: ______________________________ E-mail: ___________________________________

2. Thousands of different microorganisms affect the health and safety of the world’s populations of humans, animals and plants. Such examples are epidemics of new and old infectious diseases that periodically emerge in the past few years, these have increased not only in the Philippines but also globally. And with the present situation, there is a rising threat of these microorganisms magnifying the global burden of infections. Preparedness of such is best addressed through reliance on rapid detection, diagnosis, distinct prevention and control strategies. So, ARE WE READY? The purpose of the symposium is to heighten awareness, increase vigilance and most importantly, educate ourselves in order to address the growing and globalizing effect of microbes. Also, the symposium will showcase representative microorganisms most especially viruses that are of public health concern in the Philippines. CATEGORY PRE- REGISTRATION ON-SITE REGISTRATION MEMBER 600.00 Php800.00 Php INCOMING MEMBER 700.00 Php900.00 Php NON-MEMBER 800.00 Php1000.00 Php UNDERGRADUATE 500.00 Php600.00 Php REGISTRATION 7:30 – 8:30 OPENING CEREMONIES 8:30 – 9:00 MORNING SESSION 9:00 – 11:30 Background and Epidemiology of Viruses: Implications to Health and the Philippines Emerging and Re-emerging Influenza Viruses: History and Developments DR. VERONICA CHAN Emilio Aguinaldo College - Manila Epidemiology, Current Trends and Developments of Dengue Viruses DR. LYNDON LEE-SUY National Center for Disease Prevention and Control Moderator: Dr. Thomas Edison dela Cruz LUNCH 11:30 – 12:30 AFTERNOON SESSION 12:30 – 3:00 A Look Into Animal Health Issues: Ebola Reston Virus DR. ERMELINDA L. LOPEZ Animal Health Division Diagnosis, Control and Management of Infectious Diseases MS EDELWISSA S. MERCADO Research Institute for Tropical Medicine Moderator: Ena Bernal CLOSING CEREMONIES 3:00 – 4:00 Note: Registration fees inclusive of symposium kits, lunch and snacks. Pre-registration requires full payment of the registration fee ON OR BEFORE OCTOBER 15, 2009. ONLY PRE-REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS ARE ASSURED OF SYMPOSIUM KITS. Pre-registration fees are non-refundable. Member rate applies to inducted members. Mr. Benigno Glenn R. Ricaforte Master of Ceremonies MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION REGISTRATION FEES REGULAR MEMBER 200.00 Php ANNUAL DUES 200.00 Php LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP ( after one year regular membership) 2,000.00 Php Incoming members shall pay the regular membership fee and the annual dues (total = P 400.00) The Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc. Presents