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| UPCOMING EVENT!!! An International Scientific/Medical Conference on "Morgellons Disease" "Searching for the Un-Common Thread" DATE: Friday, March 29, 2008 TIME: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM LOCATION: Westoak Woods Baptist Church Main Auditorium 2900 Slaughter Lane Austin, Texas 78748 SPONSOR: This event is being sponsored by the "The New Morgellons Order" a non-profit organization with IRS 501 (c) (3) status. In honor of it's founder, The NMO is also known as The Charles E. Holman Foundation. Our all volunteer staff is dedicated to fundraising for scientific research and medical education, raising public awareness, and providing support for those who suffer with this unexplained illness. WHO MAY ATTEND: Although much of the lecture content will be geared toward medical professionals and scientists, we encourage patients and supporters to attend as well. Our goal is an informative, educational and inspiring event that will be beneficial to all! GUEST SPEAKERS: Randy S. Wymore, Ph.D. Tulsa, OK Research Director, Center for Investigation of Morgellons Oklahoma State University-Center for Health Sciences Topic: "Research Update" Raphael B. Stricker, MD San Francisco, Ca Sub-specialty training in internal medicine, hematology, and immunology Board of Directors ILADS, International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society Board of Directors CLDA, California Lyme Disease Association Topic: "Controversies in Newly Emerging Disease" Elizabeth Rasmussen, Ph.D. Laramie, WY Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, Author of "Debunking DOP" Sub-specialty training in microbiology and immunology Topic: "Dermatology...How it is Taught and How it is Practiced" Harriet Bishop, President, TXLDA Austin, TX Morgellons Patient President of Texas Lyme Disease Association Topic: "Staying Positive to Cope with Morgellons" Ginger Savely, FNP-C San Francisco, CA Pursuing her Doctorate in Nursing Practice with a thesis thesis on Morgellons, Ms Savely practices in SF, Ca Having seen over 200 Morgellons patients, her experience has become world renown. Topic: "Clinical Aspects of Morgellons" Mark Darrah, BS Stony Brook University Morgellons Research Director Mark Darrah's research includes SEM, FTIR and Raman Microspectroscopy. Presentation will also include findings by Dr. Vitaly Citovsky on identification of Agrobacterium as related to Morgellons Disease. Topic: "Morgellons Research Presentation of Scanning Electron Microscopy and Fiber/Substance Analysis " David Gibbs, MS, CDRP Austin, TX Social Security Specialist, Disability Claims Professionals of Texas Experienced and successful disability representation for Morgellons and Lyme Disease Topic: "Social Security Benefits as Related to Morgellons Disease" Gregory V. Smith, MD, FAAP Gainseville, GA Board Certified Pediatrician practiced in Gainseville, Ga for 28 yrs Member, AAP, American Academy of Pediatrics, Ga Chapter Former Board of Director, AAP, Ga Chapter Morgellons Patient Topic: "Morgellons... Not Just a Skin Disease" HOW TO REGISTER: A completed registration form is required in order to assure adequate seating and accommodations. FEE: A tax deductible contribution of $25.00 per registrant is requested to help cover costs but is not required. We want everyone to have the opportunity to attend. Any proceeds from this event will be used to further education and research. Checks or money orders can be made payable to: "The New Morgellons Order" or "The Charles E. Holman Foundation" Mail registration form along with your tax deductible contribution (if contribution is applicable) to: The New Morgellons Order/ The Charles E. Holman Foundation P.O. Box 1109 Lone Star, Texas 75668 A confirmation of your registration will be mailed, faxed, or emailed to you. "Coming Soon" Detailed program of scheduled speakers Map of the area Information on reception to be held on Saturday evening, following the conference List of nearby hotels and restaurants "Questions" If you have any questions regarding this event, please OR send an email to: admin@theNMO.org We are excited with the announcement of this upcoming event and look forward to seeing you all there! |