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This conference will explore novel approaches to finghting the diseases caused by the biological weapons that could be released during a terrorist event.  Research in the areas of host-pathogen interaction resulting from biological agents, of novel targets for therapeutic intervention, and of possible prophylactic efforts are among the topics discussed.  Conference organizers will also showcase new candidate drug developments and combination treatments intended to increase the survival rate of infected people at different stages of these infections.  Areas of promise may include new antibacterial and antiviral substances, specific and nonspecific immunomodulators, and toxin blockers and inhibitors that may provide possible areas of treatment for emerging diseases and infectious and non infectious diseases, including cancer.