Location: New York, USA
Dates: 17-19 November 2008
Venue: New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge, NY.

Abstract Submission deadline: 30th April 2008 (please send the abstract to the local organizing committee secretary: Kyle Handley at the email address NYSEA2008@gmail.com)

Submission of final paper: 1 August 2008

Final date for registration: 29 October 2008

Spatial Econometrics is becoming more and more popular in many scientific fields. The 2nd World Conference of the Spatial Econometrics Association aims to bring together economists, econometricians and regional scientists to discuss the present achievements and future challenges and opportunities.

Visit http://www.spatialeconometricsassociation.org/

Papers on any health economics topic dealing with spatial issues are welcome.

Location: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Dates: 30 November - 2 December 2008
Abstract submission deadline: 16 June 2008

Subject: HIV/AIDS; Care; Treatment; Prevention; Public Policy; Economics

Contact: For more information contact the Conference Secretariat, International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care (IAPAC), 123 W. Madison, Suite 1400, Chicago, IL, 60602, USA; E-mail: scorey@iapac.org; Phone: +1 312 795 4942; Fax: +1 312 795 4938; or access the following website(s): http://www.iapac08.org/ or http://www.iapac.org/

Notes: Abstract submission deadline is June 16, 2008; early registration deadline is August 15, 2008

Registration fees: $250-350* by August 15, 2008; $350-450* by November 3, 2008; $450-550* late or onsite registration (* dependent upon IAPAC membership status)

Description: IAPAC 08 is primarily an abstract-driven conference, which will feature 152 oral abstract presentations (including late breakers) as well as poster presentations. Abstract-driven sessions will address issues in three tracks: HIV Clinical Management (Track A); HIV Prevention and Psychosocial Support (Track B); or Human Rights, Economics, and Public Policy (Track C). Abstract contents will be either research-based data using established scientific methods or demonstrate experience and information from individuals or institutions working in the field. The non-abstract-driven components of IAPAC 08 will address a variety of current viewpoints and issues. These will include a keynote address, the Jonathan Mann Memorial Lecture, 18 plenary presentations, a panel discussion, six (6) interactive case-based sessions, and satellite symposia. The world’s most distinguished researchers, clinicians, and policy experts will be invited to focus their presentations around the overall IAPAC 08 theme of “Stronger Together.”

Location: Sydney, Australia
Date: 13 March 2009
Venue: Sydney University Village, University of Sydney

Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Enquiries: heconomics@med.usyd.edu.au

Overview:

Investing more in health promotion, prevention and early intervention is on the policy agenda of State and Federal Governments in Australia. There is a wide range of options for investment ranging from increasing expenditure on new pharmaceutical therapies such as the poly-pill or a vaccine for heart disease to health promotion strategies aimed at reducing childhood obesity. The purpose of this workshop is to discuss an economic framework to decide on the best way of allocating more resources to prevention and promotion.

Confirmed speakers include:

• David Meltzer, University of Chicago
• Louise Russell, Rutgers University
• Philip Clarke, University of Sydney
• Bob Gregory, Australian National University
• Deborah Schofield, University of Sydney
• Leonie Segal, University of South Australia

More information and to register for the conference

Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Date: 27 June 2009
Submission deadline: 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time) on December 1, 2008
Venue: In conjunction with 2009 AcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting, June 28–30, 2008

The IG Meeting:

The meeting will be structured as a workshop, during which presenters will provide a detailed discussion of their motivation, methods, and results, and discussants will have the opportunity to comment on and critique papers. Audience participation also will be encouraged by giving attendees access to the manuscripts prior to the meeting. The goal is to offer researchers the opportunity to present their research in-depth in a setting that promotes a higher level of exchange. Presenters will be required to submit completed papers one month prior to the meeting in order to provide discussants and participants time to read the research and prepare thoughtful commentary during the meeting.

Criteria for Evaluating Submissions

Submissions will undergo blind peer review and be evaluated using the following criteria: (1) methodological rigor in economic theory or econometrics; (2) quality and originality; (3) potential significance to economic theory, policy, or practice; (4) clarity of writing and presentation; and (5) presence of preliminary findings and the likelihood of having a completed paper by the deadline. Priority will be given to new or previously unpublished research.

Submission of papers

Submitted abstracts will be reviewed anonymously by a committee of volunteer reviewers. Authors of selected abstracts will be required to provide a full manuscript on or before May 27, 2009.

Check online for further information about the Interest Group

Location: Philadelphia, PA
Date: November 7-11, 2009

For details please visit: http://www.apha.org/meetings/future_past.htm

Location: Ithaca, New York, USA
Dates: 20-23 June 2010

Sponsored by: College of Human Ecology, Dept. of Policy Analysis and Management and the Sloan Program in Health Administration, Cornell University
Co-sponsored by: Syracuse University and University of Rochester

The 3rd Biennial Conference of the American Society of Health Economists (ASHE) is taking place on June 20-23 2010 in Ithaca, NY.