This colloquium report provides an in-depth analysis of relevant issues and outlines a strategy for funding and coordinating a massive research effort to increase knowledge about the mechanism of genetic immunizations and to identify potential applications. ASM encouraged HCFA to amend its proposal to significantly raise CLIA certification fees for clinical laboratories. OSHA has proposed a standard that would require employers to protect TB exposed employees by means of infection prevention and control measures. Comments to OSHA are due on December 16, 1997. Faculty Fellowship Program Descriptions of past awardee activities and application for 1998 are now available.
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Sign up for the newsletter listserv. Precollege Curriculum Activities Activities involving microbiology for teachers, classroom volunteers, students, and parents. Recommendations for the Introductory Microbiology Lab Core Curriculum Review the draft developed at the 1997 Undergraduate Conference and send in your comments. The Planning Guide is now available on the website, in addition to future Regional Conference locations. October ASM News is now available on line.