The 1999 program highlighted the current status of research on the role of infectious agents in chronic diseases such as asthma, Epstein Barr syndrome, Lyme disease, lupus and chronic lung, neurologic and vascular diseases.
Immunology is a field with importance throughout the medical community.
This program brings attention to the accomplishments of Academy and NIH representatives, and provides an arena for researchers across the country to share the data they are developing. The program attracted internists, pediatricians, family practitioners, researchers and medical specialists with an interest in the most recent research and therapeutic developments regarding the role of infectious agents in chronic diseases.