10.04.2012

The 8th International Symposium on Avian Influenza was dedicated to Dr. Les Sims, from Australia, in recognition of his outstanding veterinary medical contributions to field prevention and control of H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza through providing knowledge and leadership to government institutions and animal health organizations. Dr. Sims has provided sage advice to countries in Asia and Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations on control of H5N1 HPAI, including the initiation of the vaccination campaigns in Hong Kong and Vietnam.
 
David E. Swayne, DVM, PhD, dACVP, dACPV
Laboratory Director
Southeast Poultry Research Laboratory
USDA/Agricultural Research Service