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The National African American Tobacco Prevention Network (NAATPN) announces its 2010-2011 Webinar Series
February 9, 2011
The National African American Tobacco Prevention Network will be holding a series of webinars in 2011. The first webinar, to be held on Wednesday, February 9, 2011, will include a discussion led by NAATPN of the findings in the FDA's Supplemental Guide on Menthol. Future webinars will topics will be: "The Impact of the FDA Regulations in the Black Community," to be held on April 13, 2011 and, "Our Partner Showcase & the CDC National Networks are a Valuable Resource to You and Your Community" on June 8, 2011. There is no cost to participate in the webinars, but space is limited. Please register in advance by emailing thenetwork@naatpn.org. For additional information, call (919) 680-4000.

Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco (SRNT) 17th Annual Meeting
February 16-19, 2011
Toronto, Canada
The 17th annual Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco annual meeting will be held from February 16-19, 2011 in Toronto, Canada. The Rapid Response Abstract system will soon open for abstracts submissions for the conference and pre-conference workshops. Abstracts will be accepted from December 1, 2010 through January 4, 2011. Click here for more information about the conference. SRNT was founded in 1994 to coordinate and advance research on a broad array of topics ranging from the pharmacology of nicotine to the societal influences on use of tobacco.

Reducing Tobacco Use 2011 Conference
April 5-6, 2011
Newport News, VA
Save the date! Join Prevention Connections and the Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth for an exciting two-day conference to address keeping our efforts relevant for today's youth and young adults. Tobacco control experts from across the nation will speak on a variety of topics. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Stanton Glantz. Click here to download a Save-the-Date flyer, or click here to visit the event website. Complete registration materials will be available in January 2011.

Tobacco Research Intensive Lecture Series
April 4-8, 2011
Morgantown, WV
Save the date! The Translational Tobacco Reduction Research (T2R2) program, a shared program of the Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center and the West Virginia University Prevention Research Center, is once again sponsoring the Tobacco Research Intensive Lecture Series (TRILS) scheduled for April 4-8, 2011. This series will feature nationally known experts from across the country presenting on Tobacco and Co-Occurring Health Risks and Disparities at West Virginia University's Health Sciences Center in Morgantown, West Virginia. The Tobacco Research Intensive Lecture Series is an annual event that includes presentations by national experts on treating tobacco dependence in different populations. The last day concludes with a panel discussion and an opportunity for attendees to pose questions and participate in discussion. More details about the 2011 lecture series will be circulated as they become available.

National Summit on Smokeless & Spit Tobacco
May 10-12, 2011
Austin, TX
The 6th National Summit Smokeless and Spit Tobacco is designed especially for professionals and advocates working in the field of smokeless tobacco use prevention and cessation. The theme for this year is "The New Face of Smokeless Tobacco Addiction." The conference will raise awareness of the dangers of smokeless tobacco products and broaden the national coalition of organizations, agencies, and individuals committed to reducing and eventually eliminating the use of smokeless and spit tobacco products. Participants will learn about the latest research in the field, and share strategies that have proven effective and successful in the fight against smokeless tobacco. Click here for more information. Request for Presentations: The Program Committee is looking for speakers and sessions for the summit. Prospective presenters should complete the online submission form for each presentation they would like to submit. Click here to submit a presentation topic for review. The deadline to submit a proposal is December 10, 2010. Contact Caitlin Swift or Barry Sharp with any questions or call 877-451-8700.

NALBOH 2011 Annual Conference
September 7-9, 2011
Coeur d'Alene, ID
Save the Date! The National Association of Local Boards of Health (NALBOH) will hold its 19th Annual Conference in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho on September 7-9, 2011. The 2011 Annual NALBOH Conference is designed to provide attendees with information about public health governance, current public health issues, and the role of strong leadership and citizens engaged in improving the health of our communities. Click here to learn more.

Clearing the Air: An Institute for Policy Advocacy, VII
September 25-28, 2011
South Lake Tahoe, CA
The purpose of this 3-day skills-building and strategy planning Institute is to enhance awareness of the dangers of secondhand smoke, share recent science and economic data and first-hand experiences, and expand the capacity of smoke-free advocates, researchers, and other public health professionals nationwide. Click here for more details. Please fill out the two-page registration application and do not send money at this time. A separate application is required for each person. If you would like to apply for a partial scholarship, fill out the one-page scholarship request form, in addition to the registration application. If you are requesting to bring family members and/or guests, please also complete the family form. On occasion, applicants are waitlisted due to space constraints. For more information, email Stephanie Shedd.

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