The Infectious Diseases Society of America, the nonprofit that represents infectious disease physicians, scientists and other health care providers, will host its annual conference – ID Week – at the Moscone Convention Center. The conference will focus on the last research, news and topics connected to infectious diseases. Among its keynote discussions will be about studying the microbiome and space and the use of viruses to kill superbugs.

The Interdisciplinary Association for Population Health Science’s annual conference features the latest in population health science from diverse disciplines and promotes exchanges about population health issues between scientists and stakeholders from policy and practice fields. This year’s conference is hosted by the National Academies Roundtable on Population Health Improvement.

GLMA, previously known as the Gay & Lesbian Medical Association, holds its 36^th annual conference on LGBT health. The group bills the annual event as the “world’s largest scientific gathering devoted to LGBTQ health.”

This summit has the ambition to bring together a multi-disciplinary group of scientists from all over the globe to present and share most recent advances in major areas of toxicology and applied pharmacology.

Researchers and the public will present and discuss the state of the science regarding sleep and the health of women; the limitations to implement what is already known; and the opportunities to translate scientific findings into practice and routine care. The discussion panels will engage public stakeholders to identify actionable new directions and areas in which research is needed.

World-renowned speakers, the most recent techniques, developments, and the newest updates in women’s health, breast cancer, gynaecological issues, pregnancy, Woman Psychology, women disorders are hallmarks of this conference.

Discussion topics this year include pain and addiction, best practices and proper prescribing.

The wellness effect: Green buildings, farmers markets, and technologies that help manage our connections, health, well-being, performance and quality of life. Driven by consumer expectations, the wellness effect is now being felt throughout society.

The ability to meet people’s shifting needs and expectations is key to the current and future plans  —and success of — organizations that provide housing, hospitality, health care, fitness, recreation and other lifestyle opportunities for older adults.

Topics cover the basics of opioids, evidence-based guidelines for opioids, medication monitoring, tapering and legal considerations. In addition, the course covers a broad range of issues, including opioid addiction and difficult patient conversations and guidelines to standardize the practice of opioid prescribing.

This year’s event, “From Evidence to Impact: Putting What Works into Action,” will spotlight results from dozens of PCORI-funded patient-centered outcomes research studies and explore opportunities to use this evidence in ways that patients and other healthcare stakeholders find most useful.