A Scientific Symposium Commemorating
the 50th Anniversary of the Development of
the Polio Vaccine
April 11 and 12, 2005
Alumni Hall, University of Pittsburgh
Polio Symposium
Speakers
- Matthias Gromeier, M.D.
- William Gruber, M.D.
- David L. Heymann, M.D.
- Robert A. Keegan
- Heidi J. Larson, Ph.D.
- Gary J. Nabel, M.D., Ph.D.
- Paul A. Offit, M.D.
- David M. Oshinsky, Ph.D.
- Tara O’Toole, M.D., M.P.H.
- Louis Piconi
- Charles R. Rinaldo Jr., Ph.D.
- John B. Robbins, M.D.
- Peter L. Salk, M.D.
- John Troan
- Julius S. Youngner, Sc.D.
Louis Piconi
Rotary International
Mr. Piconi currently chairs the Polio Eradication Fundraising Campaign Committee for North America for Rotary International and the Rotary Foundation. He also serves on the PolioPlus Partners Committee. A Rotarian since 1976, he is a member of the Rotary Club of Bethel-St. Clair. Mr. Piconi has served the organization as district governor and as both vice president and director of Rotary International. His Rotary recognitions include the Citation for Meritorious Service, Distinguished Service Award, International Service Award for a Polio Free World, Service Above Self Award, and Rotarian of the Year. In addition, Mr. Piconi has served on a number of other civic and business organizations. He and his wife, Barbara, develop and own commercial properties in Southwestern Pennsylvania.
