THE UNIVERSITY OF GENEVA; (SWITZERLAND); FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Applications are invited for a position of:

FULL OR ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR of Paediatric Endocrinology

The Department of Paediatrics of the University Hospital of Geneva is seeking a chief for its Division of Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetology. Candidates should be board certified in Paediatrics and Paediatric Endocrinology, be able to direct a research program and to ensure pre- and postgraduate teaching. Candidates with research activities close to Developmental Biology or Endocrine Regulation of Growth are especially encouraged to apply. Good knowledge of the French language is required.

The academic level will be determined by the candidate's experience and ability to develop an interdepartmental research program concentrating on developmental biology.

Please send letter of interest, curriculum vitae and list of publications before November 7, 1997 to:

The Dean of the Faculty of Medicine; Centre Medical Universitaire; Rue Michel-Servet 1; CH-1211 Geneva 4

Where further information can be obtained. Women are encouraged to apply.

Announcement

The Paul Gerson Unna Skin Research Center

1998 Paul Gerson Unna-Prize

DM 50,000

To promote research in the field of Pediatric Dermatology we invite applications for the 1998 Paul Gerson Unna Prize.

Physiology and Pathophysiology of the neonatal skin

Research papers should either have direct practical relevance or be of outstanding significance for diagnostice, therapy or prevention of neonatal skin disorders.

Original articles in English or German, either published previously (not before January 1, 1997) or unpublished, and dealing with subjects related to the above topic, should be received by November 30, 1998.

The search committee, composed of dermatologists and scientists, will select the nominee on an anonymous basis.

The Paul Gerson Unna-Prize will be awarded in May, 1999, on the occasion of the 40. Annual Meeting of the German Dermatologic Society (DDG) in Hamburg.

Application forms can be obtained from

Paul Gerson Unna Skin Research Center; Belesdorf AG, Kst. 4210; Unnastraße 48; D-20245 Hamburg; Germany

Division Chief-Neonatology

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Department of Pediatrics seeks qualified candidates for Director of Neonatology. Candidates should be eligible for appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor level. Demonstrated record of clinical or laboratory research, strong administrative skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with hospital administration and affiliated nurseries.

Submit CV to:

Gerald M. Loughlin, M.D.; Director of Eudowood Division of Pediatric; Respiratory Sciences; Johns Hopkins University; 600 N. Wolfe Street; Park 313; Baltimore, MD 21287

Johns Hopkins is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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Meeting

IIIrd International Symposium on Pediatric Dermatology

The IIIrd International Symposium on Pediatric Dermatology will be held in Rome, Italy at the Catholic University of Sacred Heart, September 10-12, 1998 instead of September 17-19, 1998. This meeting is organized by the International Center for Study and Research on Dermatology, the Department of Dermatology of the Catholic University of Sacred Heart, and the Italian Group of Pediatric Dermatology (GIDEP). Simultaneous translation of all scientific sessions will be provided in Italian, English and French.

Contact: Prof. Giuseppe Fabrizi, Department of Dermatology, Catholic University of Sacred Heart, Largo A. Gemelli 8, 00168 Rome, Italy; or call (39) 6 3013250.

Please Note

The American Pediatric Society and Society for Pediatric Research

are relocating

Effective August 28, 1997

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FUTURE ANNUAL MEETINGS

Pediatric Academic Societies

American Pediatric Society

Society for Pediatric Research

Ambulatory Pediatric Association

Beginning in 1997, all Annual Meetings are held over a weekend

1998 (May 1-5) New Orleans, LA

1999 (April 30-May 3) San Francisco, CA

2000 (May 13-16) Boston, MA

2001 (April 27-May 1) Baltimore, MD