August 2005
Fifth International Congress on Peer Review and Biomedical Publication
How will biomedical journals ensure publication of the best science in the 21st century?
Media Advisory
WHAT: Fifth International Congress on Peer Review and Biomedical Publication, Hosted by JAMA and BMJ
WHEN: September 16-18, 2005
WHERE: Chicago
Every four years, editors and publishers from the leading biomedical and scientific journals from around the world gather to examine important issues concerning peer review and biomedical publication. At this year's Congress, new research will be released and discussed on the topics of:
** Clinical Trial Registries **
** Conflict of Interest **
** Scientific Misconduct **
** Bias in Funding and Sponsorship **
** Reporting Clinical Trials **
Press Event: 12:15 p.m. Friday, September 16 (lunch included)
Meet and interview editors from JAMA and BMJ and selected speakers from the Congress.
Complete Program Information: www.jama-peer.org
Free Registration for Credentialed Journalists: Register online at www.jamamedia.org on the Events page or onsite.
Special room rates at the site of the Congress, the Fairmont Hotel, are available for reservations made before August 24.
Questions: Call JAMA Media Relations at 312-464-JAMA (5262) or email [email protected]