Screening for TB Infection: Putting Interferon Gamma Release Assays into Practice

You are invited to a luncheon symposium on tuberculosis screening using the whole blood interferon gamma release assay QuantiFERON- TB Gold In-Tube (QFT). Distinguished speakers will discuss the new CDC- IGRA guidelines and their experiences with implementing and using the test.
Date: April 29, 2010
Time: 12:00noon to 5:00pm
Location: The Faculty House at Columbia University
Address: Columbia University’s East Campus
64 Morningside Drive New York, New York 10027
Phone: (212) 854-1200

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Speakers

Chaired by Dr. Neil Schluger, Columbia Presbyterian
Dr. Tiffany Harris, NYC DOHMH Bureau of TB Control
Dr. Diana Nilsen, NYC DOHMH Bureau of TB Control
Dr. David Marder, University of Illinois at Chicago
Dr. Lee Reichman, NJMS Global Tuberculosis Institute
Dr. Michael A Pentella, University of Iowa Hygienic Laboratory