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Announcements

Eight Summer Program in Methods of Immunologic Research and Diagnosis

Offered by the Ernest Witebsky Center for Immunology of the State University of New York at Buffalo, 9-22 June 1985. A 2-week program that consists of combinations of core and elective lectures, demonstra- tions, discussions and practical laboratory exercises. Participants personally carry out techniques at the bench. Open to postdoctoral level, supervisory senior technologists and graduate students beyond the master's level.

For a detailed program description, contact before 15 February 1985:

James F. Mohn, M.D. Director The Ernest Witebsky Center for Immunology 210 Sherman Hall Buffalo, N Y 14214 U.S.A.

Tel. (716) 831 2848

4th International Symposium on the Immunology and Immunopathology of the Eye

The 4th International Symposium on the Immunology and Immunopathology of the Eye will take place in Padova (Italy) on 2-4 May 1986. It will develop through the discussion of several topics which include: Autoimmunity, Immunoregulation, Vasculitis and Ocular Inflammation, Immunology of Infections, Hor- mones in Immunopathology, Soluble Mediators of Inflammation and General Ocular Immunology. Each session will be led by an outstanding personality in the field.

The deadline for abstracts is 31 August 1985. The Scientific Committee will select a limited number of contributions on each theme, in the form of either oral presentations or posters (which are greatly encour- aged).

Any suggestions concerning the Scientific Program will be welcomed. Correspondence concerning the Symposium should be sent to:

Dr Iva A. Fregona Scientific Secretary c/o Clinica Oculistica dell'Universit& di Padova Via Giustiniani 2 35128 Padova Italy

Tel. 049 28908