Morgellons Conference March 29th

[hilly]

Just to remind everyone of this important conference coming soon !! Milly xx



Scientific/Medical Conference on Morgellons
"Searching for the UnCommon Thread"

DATE:
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"
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 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
Gainesville, GA
Pediatrician in private practice for 28 years
Board Certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
Fellow, American Academy of Pediatrics
Member GA Chapter of AAP including serving
6 year term on the GA Chapter Board of Directors
Morgellons Patient
Topic: "Morgellons: More than a Skin Disease"




HOW TO REGISTER: A completed registration form (click here to print 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 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.

[niecy]

Milly, thanks for the reminder. I wish that you would be able to make it. How have you been?

You know that Jonsi and I, and a few others are going, so everyone say a prayer for our safe journeys. And hopefully there will be some answers for us.

I have heard a few little hints that they know some things that they are about to reveal...............that's just the best news I have had in quite some time, like uhhhh, almost three years.

God Bless you all, and thank you for your prayers.

Niecy

[hilly]

Neicy... just wish I could make it, I think it will be very interesting indeed. Heard from Cindy Casey that it's going to be very big... Certainly all the top names there. Can't wait to hear news from you and the others that do get to go..... Best best luck. Milly x

[Jo]

Thanks for the menu reminder Milly,

I think the programme looks good, from both a scientific and human perspective.

1) "Research Update"
2) "Controversies in Newly Emerging Disease"
3) "Dermatology...How it is Taught and How it is Practiced"
4) "Staying Positive to Cope with Morgellons"
5) "Clinical Aspects of Morgellons"
6) "Morgellons Research Presentation of Scanning Electron Microscopy and Fiber/Substance Analysis "
7) "Social Security Benefits as Related to Morgellons Disease"
"Morgellons: More than a Skin Disease"

If there's any breaking news, you might have to find an internet connection and shout it for us!!

Will be praying for you Niecy and Jonsi

Joey xxx

[niecy]

Jo, this is the detailed schedule for the conference.

I wanted to let everyone know, if it hasn't been posted already?, that Cindy Casey has contracted someone to record the conference, video and audio, and dvd's will be available to anyone who would like one, at cost.

Niecy


Morgellons Conference March 29, 2008
Program Schedule



7:30 - 8:00 am Registration & Continental Breakfa

8:00 - 8:15 am Introduction and Welcome
Cindy Casey,RN, Director, NMO/CEHF

8:15 - 9:00 am "Overview of Morgellons"
Raphael B. Stricker, MD

9:00 - 9:45 am "Clinical Aspects of Morgellons"
Ginger Savely, FNP-C

9:45 - 10:00 am Break

10:00 - 10:45 am "Dermatology: How it is Taught and How it is Practiced"
Elizabeth Rasmussem, Ph.D.

10:45 - 11:15 am "Morgellons...Not Just a Skin Disease"
Gregory V. Smith, MD, FAAP

11:15 - 11:45 am "Morgellons Music: A Tribute to Charles E. Holman"
Special Guest: Lee Mounger, Texas Musician

11:45 - 1:00 pm Lunch (on your own)

1:00 - 2:00 pm "Research Update" Center for Investigation of
Morgellons Disease
Randy S. Wymore, Ph.D. Morgellons Research Director,
OSU-CHS

2:00 - 2:30 pm "Staying Positive to Cope with Morgellons"
Harriet Bishop, President, Texas Lyme Disease Association

2:30 - 2:45 pm Break

2:45 - 3:30 pm "Structural and molecular characterization of Morgellons
filaments and particles by scanning electron microscopy
(SEM), optical microscopy and Raman microspectroscopy"
Mark Darrah, BS, Research Director Dr. Citovsky's Morgellons
Project (SUNY)

3:30 - 4:00 pm "Social Security Benefits as Related to Morgellons Disease"
David Gibbs, MS, CDRP

4:00 - 4:30 pm "Question and Answer/Panel Discussion"
(Moderated by Cindy Casey)

4:30 pm Adjourn Image


Medical Conference on Morgellons http://www.cherokeechas.com/Austin308.htm

[nick]

Saw the following posting on the Conference that may be of interest to many.
off Canadian Lyme Disiese Foundation Bulletin Board

http://www.seektress.com/ausmorg.htm

[tcmgpt13]

Thanks Nick. Interesting to see the conference photos of the folks who have and/or are treating morgellons. It confirms my suspicion that nearly everyone with this disease has lymph system problems. Part of the reason, IMHO, that many of us are susceptible to developing morgellons.

[lacey]

Sounds like a great programme and wish I could go.
Maybe we will have something similar in the UK before too long?
Good news about the recording.