Announcing A Monumental Gathering For Laser Innovation

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mark your calendars for the premier educational gathering of the world's leading laser experts hosted by the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery.

WHO: The American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS), the world's preeminent resource for laser research, safety, education, and clinical knowledge.

WHAT: "LASER '09," the Society's 29th Annual Scientific Conference. Professionals who work with medical lasers in a clinical, research or business environment are encouraged to attend. Podium and poster presentations on advances in aesthetic surgery, dermatology, ophthalmology, oncology, urology, gynecology, dentistry, and more will spotlight the latest research and clinical breakthroughs in lasers and emerging technologies for patient treatments, diagnostics and devices.

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS. Submission of abstracts is now open and available online at www.aslms.org. Deadline for abstracts is October 31, 2008.

TRAVEL GRANTS. Travel grants are available for students, residents and fellows, plus the conference registration fee will be waived. Apply online at www.aslms.org. Deadline is October 31, 2008.

WHERE: Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, conveniently located near Washington, D.C., in National Harbor, Md.

WHEN: Wednesday, April 1 through Sunday, April 5, 2009.

HOW: For more information on the Annual Scientific Conference, visit the ASLMS website at http://www.aslms.org/annualconference/annualconference.shtml. Registration opens Fall 2008.

CALENDAR EDITORS: We kindly request that you include the ASLMS 29th Annual Scientific Conference in your publication's meetings and events calendar.

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