Los Angeles: July 13, 2005. Dr. David Eisenberg will deliver the opening keynote address at the International Complementary & Natural Healthcare Expo (CAM Expo West), October 7-9, 2005 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
Dr. Eisenberg will officially kick off CAM Expo West with his presentation on Complementary and Integrated Medicine: National Trends and An Emerging Research Agenda. Dr Eisenberg will review definitions and terminology in this area and then to review national trends regarding:
- patterns of use of Complementary and Alternative Therapies;
- research involving Complementary and Integrative Medical Therapies;
- highlights from the recently released NIH 5 Year Plan (2005-2209);
- highlights from the recently released Institute of Medicine Report on Complementary and Alternative Medicine.
Dr. Eisenberg is the Director of the Osher Institute at Harvard Medical School and the Division for Research and Education in Complementary and Integrative Medical Therapies. He is also the Bernard Osher Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School.
In 1979, under the auspices of the National Academy of Sciences Dr. Eisenberg served as the first US medical exchange student to the People’s Republic of China. In 1993, he was the medical advisor to the PBS Series, “Healing and the Mind” with Bill Moyers.
More recently, Dr. Eisenberg has served as an advisor to the National Institutes of Health, the Food and Drug Administration and the Federation of State Medical Boards with regard to complementary, alternative and integrative medicine research, education and policy. From 2003-2005 Dr. Eisenberg served on a National Academy of Sciences Committee responsible for the Institute of Medicine Report entitled, “The Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine by the American Public.”
CAM Expo West showcases the top academic and medical leaders in the industry. Keynote addresses will also be delivered by:
James S. Gordon, MD
Founder and Director, Center for Mind Body Medicine
Jeffrey S. Bland, PhD
Founder, Institute of Functional Medicine
Christine Horner, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, Author, and Natural Health Expert.
Angela Crowley, CMT, NMT, GCFP
Founder of Principles of Intelligent Movement.
Morgan Spurlock
Award-Winning Filmmaker, Director of Super Size Me
Mark Hyman, MD
Editor in Chief of Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine and Medical Editor of Alternative Medicine, the Art and Science of Healthy Living.
As the premier educational event for licensed practitioners and their suppliers, CAM Expo West will feature the latest trends, research, clinical trials and protocols in the field of complementary and integrative healthcare.
Attendees will leave CAM Expo West with the latest information, techniques, tools and services to grow and enhance your practice. For complete conference details visit www.camexpowest.com
Highlights at CAM Expo West include:
- Cutting-edge presentations from leading healers and teachers in the areas of immunology, cardiology, oncology, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Mind-Body Medicine
- Hot-button areas such as inflammations, microcirculation, women’s health issues and pregnancy, nutrition/herbs/supplements and drug interactions.
- Food-as-Medicine
- Plus Integrative approaches to cancer, chronic-fatigue syndrome, pain management, and much more.
Individuals with questions about the conference can email info@camexpo.com