University of California, Berkeley

UC Berkeley School of Public Health

Center for Infectious Diseases & Emergency Readiness

and

UCSF School of Medicine

presents

CIDER Summit 2009

"Advances in the Control and

Epidemiology of Emerging Infectious Diseases"

August 3-4, 2009

Sheraton Gateway Hotel

Burlingame, CA

Field Epidemiology Training: August 5-7, 2009

CIDER will be hosting a post-conference training entitled Field Epidemiology August 5-7, 2009, following the 2-day conference. This intensive course will cover the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to conduct an epidemiologic field investigation.

For a tentative syllabus please click here.

Location: The Field Epidemiology Training will be given at UC Berkeley CIDER, located at 1918 University Avenue (at MLK Way), 4th Floor, Berkeley, CA, 94704. Discounts will be given for those registering for both the Summit and Training.

map to our facility

Introduction to R: August 19-20, 2009

This training will introduce students to R, an open source program for statistical computing and graphics, in a 2-day intensive program emphasizing basic analysis and interpretation.

Location:

The Introduction to R Training will be given at UC Berkeley Campus in Room 212 Wheeler.

UC Campus Maps Click here for an interactive map.

Costs

Registration

Field Epidemiology Training	$ 395.00
Introduction to R	$ 250.00
Early Bird Summit Registration Plus Field Epidemiology Training (for those registering on or before July 20, 2009)	$ 550.00
Standard Summit Registration Plus Field Epidemiology Training (for those registering after July 20, 2009)	$ 620.00

Transportation and Parking

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION is readily accessible and convenient to our location. For more information please visit: http://www.511.org/

DRIVING Mapquest provides free detailed information on driving to the Center. Please visit, http://www.mapquest.com for more information.

UC Campus Maps Click here for an interactive map.

PARKING Please be aware that parking is expensive in Downtown Berkeley. Public transportation is recommended.
There are many independent parking lots in this area - many of which are located within a few blocks of our location. Here are some recommendations for lot and garages maintained by UCB or City of Berkeley, with directions and hours that you can print out at the links below.

City of Berkeley Public Parking Garages

There are various public parking lots and facilities near campus and in downtown Berkeley. This list includes municipal and privately owned parking lots and garages open to the public. Please consult signs for hours and fees prior to entering the facilities.

Berkeley Way near Shattuck
Center Street near Shattuck
2025 Center Street
Allston Way near Shattuck
2061 Allston Way
Kittredge Street near Milvia
2020 Kittredge Street
Durant Avenue near Telegraph
2450 Durant Avenue
Bancroft Way near Bowditch
2558 Bancroft Way

CIDER does not endorse or partner with any parking facility doing business within the city of Berkeley, CA.

Questions?

If you have questions or need assistance, please contact us at idready@berkeley.edu or (510) 643-4939.

Thank you for your interest in the Summer 2009 CIDER Summit!