66th Annual Coccidioidomycosis Study Group
Event Information
About this event
The Valley Fever Institute at Kern Medical will be hosting the 66th annual Coccidioidomycosis Study Group meeting (CSG) on April 8-9, 2022. This meeting will include presentations on ecology, epidemiology, basic science, veterinary, clinical and case presentations.
The Valley Fever Institute has expanded the multi-day Valley Fever conference by adding a series of educational events leading up to the CSG meeting, calling it CocciCon.
CocciCon will provide an even larger platform and opportunity for researchers, physicians, legislators, and health partners to come together with the common goal to bring additional resources, identify funding needs and achieve consensus on Valley Fever research priorities.
All events will be available for in person and virtual attendance. After registration you will receive an email with additional information and the option to select your method of attendance.
CocciCon Agenda
Thursday, April 7
Valley Fever Symposium for Primary Care Providers
5:30 pm Registration & Social
6:00 pm Welcome & Presentations
The following topics will be presented:
• Coccidioidomycosis: A Fungus Among Us - Rasha Kuran, MD
• Coccidioidomycosis Diagnostics - GR Thompson, MD, FACP, UC Davis
• Pulmonary Coccidioidomycosis - Augustine Munoz, MD
• Disseminated Coccidioidomycosis - Arash Heidari, MD, FACP
• Coccidioidomycosis & Pregnancy - Carlos D’Assumpcao, MD
• Therapeutics: Fluconazole and More - Isabel Fong, PharmD
The Q & A Session will include guest panelists from UCLA, Valley Children’s Healthcare, UC Davis and the Valley Fever Institute.Kern Medical is offering a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
Friday, April 8
Coccidioidomycosis Study Group (Day 1)
12:00 pm Registration Opens
1:00 pm Welcome
4:00 pm End of Friday Session
Saturday, April 9
Coccidioidomycosis Study Group (Day 2)
7:00 am Registration & Continental Breakfast
8:00 am Presentations Begin
3:45pm Closing Remarks
The final meeting agenda is now available at our website to download.
Location
Meeting Location
The meeting will be held in Bakersfield, CA at the world-famous Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace. The Crystal Palace is a legendary live event venue that has the space to meet social distancing and other COVID-19 recommendations.
Symposium Location
The Valley Fever Symposium for Healthcare Providers will be held at the Iron Lily.
Fees & Registration
4/7 – Valley Fever Symposium for Primary Care Providers is free to healthcare providers
4/8 & 4/9 - Coccidioidomycosis Study Group is $75 per person
NOTE: Registration fee is waived for clinical and research personnel in training (includes medical students, residents, fellows, graduate and postdoctoral trainees). All other attendees and presenters will be required to register and pay for this event.
4/9 - Optional dinner will be held at The Padre after the CSG meeting. Dinner is $25 per person.
Abstract Submissions
Abstract Submissions are now closed
FAQs
Will proof of COVID-19 vaccination be required to attend the in-person event?
Yes, attendees must be fully vaccinated to attend in person.
Will there be additional COVID-19 precautions?
Yes, the venue is large enough to allow Social Distancing and all CDC and California guidelines and mandates in place at the time of the meeting will be enforced.
Who do I contact with any questions?
Questions about the meeting, agenda or abstracts?
Email info@CocciStudyGroup.com
Questions about the venues, accommodations or transportation?
Email ValleyFever@KernMedical.com
