Call for papers: Historians of medicine, in particular, may wish to note that the department of Anthropology at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) at the University of London, in conjunction with the University of Edinburgh, will host a conference in April 2005 on the theme of Diaspora and Disease. The conference will explore issues relating to the transnational circuits of people and associated medical discourses. The movement of people has long been associated with the spread of disease and infections, and the conference will stress historical context by way of understanding current practices. Themes to be developed include: Plague, contamination and international migration; Homeland and healthcare; Infection and the source of disease; Movement of medical staff; and Assimilation and accessing health resources. It is intended that a selection of papers will form the basis of a special edition of a journal focused on diaspora studies, and an edited volume. Abstracts of 300 words should be sent to Paru Raman (pr1@soas.ac.uk) by September 30th 2004. (The full text of the call for papers is posted in the Department Mail Room.)