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SOCIETY FOR FREE RADICAL BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE 8365 Keystone Crossing Suite 107 Indianapolis, IN 46240 (317) 205-9482 (317) 205-9481 Fax info@sfrbm.org |
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SFRBM's 13th Annual Meeting
November 15-19, 2006 PRE-MEETING WORKSHOPS
PLENARY SESSIONS
SFRBM 2006 will feature five days of scientific communication. A full-day pre-meeting workshop on "The Thiol Group in Oxidative Stress and Redox Signaling" will be held Wednesday, November 15. A separate two hour pre-meeting workshop on "Your Array of Possibilities: A Full Spectrum of Careers in Science" will be held Wednesday afternoon, November 15 as well as a Grantsmanship Workshop for Young Investigators. Registration for these workshops is NOT included in your Annual Meeting registration fee and must be completed separately. The Annual Meeting is scheduled for the following four days (Thursday through Sunday). Each day will begin with the popular Sunrise Free Radical School, continue with morning plenary lectures, afternoon parallel thematic sessions and early evening poster presentations. In addition, there will be several special programs and receptions to network with fellow scientists.
*The SFRBM member fee is extended to all ISFRR members, provided proof of current membership in a ISFRR-affiliate society is provided upon registration for the meeting. FREE RADICAL SCHOOL (8:00 am - 9:30 am) For the twelfth consecutive year, the Sunrise Free Radical School will kick off each day of our Annual Meeting. Led by Tak Yee Aw (LSU Health Sciences Center) and Kenneth Hensley (Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation), the Free Radical School is designed to provide a detailed overview of the basic concepts of free radical chemistry and biology and is targeted towards students, fellows and those wishing to learn about new areas. A faculty of highly respected investigators in free radical research will deliver lectures and provide key literature references in their subject areas. PLENARY SESSIONS (10:00 am - 12:30 pm) Plenary sessions, which will be held during each morning of the annual meeting, will be comprised of speakers who will address common or closely related topics. Each will deliver a 20-25 minute talk followed by a 5-10 minute question and answer session moderated by a 2 member panel. Topics to be covered include:
ORAL PRESENTATIONS (Thurs - Sat: 2:00 pm - 4:40 pm) A number of high-quality abstracts are chosen from those submitted to the Society for primary authors to give 15-minute oral presentations of their research. Three concurrent sessions will be structured around basic topic areas and will feature 72 speakers. POSTER SESSIONS (Thurs - Sat: 4:45 pm - 6:30 pm) During each day of this three-day session, posters will be on display all day (9:00 am - 11:00 pm) and can be viewed at any time during this period. Each evening, formal presentation time is scheduled for authors to be available to discuss their work with other attendees. Poster boards for display of abstracts will again be 4 feet (122 cm) high X 8 feet (244 cm) long for greater display area (click here for an example). The deadline for submitting abstracts for SFRBM 2006 is Friday, September 1, 2006. Please note that submitted abstracts must be previously unpublished work. Please note that abstracts submitted for oral presentation consideration will be subject a double blind review process. Decisions on abstract acceptance for SFRBM 2006 will be posted on the SFRBM site during the week of October 9, 2006. Please note that abstracts must fit into a 3 in. (7.62 cm) wide x 4.75 in. (12.1 cm) high space. This is approximately 1900 characters. Abstracts that exceed this size will display a "TOO LONG" message during the proofreading stage and authors will be asked to resubmit an edited version. The site will set the font size of your abstract to an 8 pt. font and the abstract will appear in the abstract book in 8 pt. font. All submitted abstracts will be published in the meeting's program and abstract book. If you wish an abstract to be considered for a Travel Award (see below), abstracts must be received by Tuesday, August 15, 2006. Submission deadline to be considered for a Young Investigator Award is Friday, September 1, 2006. Please mark the appropriate box on the on-line registration form. SFRBM's Outreach Committee are making Travel Awards available to students and postdoctoral fellows who wish to attend SFRBM 2006 to present their research. Ten (10) awards at $1,000 each will be given to postdoc or student SFRBM members outside of the United States -- those eligible would include members from Canada, Latin and South America as well as all students and postdocs outside SFRR Americas. In addition, ten (10) Travel Awards at $500 each will be presented to postdoc and students members in the US. Travel award applicants must check the appropriate box on the on-line abstract form and submit an abstract no later than August 15, 2006. Abstract judging will be based on research merit only and applicants must be the first author of the abstract. Winners will be notified during the week of October 9 about their award and will be given their check at the SFRBM 2006 Awards Banquet on November 18. Please note that Travel Award winners are not eligible for Young Investigator Awards (YIA) given at the meeting. You may simultaneously apply for Society membership when submitting an abstract for a Travel Award. Decisions on Travel Awards for SFRBM 2006 will be posted on the SFRBM site during the week of October 9, 2006. YOUNG INVESTIGATOR AWARDS SFRBM’s "Young Investigator Awards" (YIAs) will be presented to students and postdoctoral fellows based on the submitted abstract and the presentation of the work at the annual meeting, either in oral or poster symposia. Candidates must be first authors on a submitted abstract, must check the appropriate box on the electronic abstract form and must be fully registered to attend the meeting. Eligible graduate students must be enrolled in an accredited full-time doctoral degree program at the time of abstract submission. Eligible postdoctoral fellows must be engaged in full-time postdoctoral research and must have no more than three years of research experience beyond their doctoral degree. Finally, to be considered for the award, the author must be a SFRBM member. You may simultaneously apply for Society membership when submitting an abstract for a YIA. YIA awardees will receive a $500 stipend in recognition of their work as well as free meeting registration for the 2007 Annual Meeting in Washington, DC or 2008 Annual Meeting. Special Note: As of October 19 rooms are no longer available at the Adam's Mark Hotel, site of SFRBM 2006. SFRBM has set up overflow accommodations with the Residence Inn Denver Downtown. To make reservations, please call (888) 526-7135 or direct at (303) 452-5318 and indicate you are with the SFRBM 2006 conference. A special rate of $135 per night will be available until November 1, 2006. The Adam's Mark Denver is approximately 24 miles (45 minutes) from the Denver International Airport. Taxi service is available; cost is about $45-50 one way. Tickets on the Super Shuttle are $19 one way. WORKSHOPS and SPECIAL PROGRAMS PRE-MEETING WORKSHOPS (3) The Thiol Group in Oxidative Stress and Redox Signaling Registration fees for the workshop, which includes lunch and course materials, are not included in the annual meeting tuition. Persons wishing to attend the workshop must clearly indicate their participation on the enclosed registration form. Attendance will be limited to the first 175 applicants, so it is advisable to register early! Participants should plan to arrive in Denver on Tuesday to be ready for the Wednesday morning start. Cost is $125 per person for SFRBM members and $175 for non-members. Your Array of Possibilities: A Full Spectrum of Careers in Science Interested in Science? What careers are available? What path should I take? What should I do at the fork in the road? This interactive workshop will provide you with knowledge and tools to discover the multifaceted face of the scientist. Participants will be able to interact with scientists who have chosen routes other than the stereotypical academician, ranging from regulatory work to grants administration, from patent law to teaching the future generation of leaders and discoverers, as well as unusual paths within academia. Grantmanship for Young Investigators Looking for ways to improve your chances of getting your research funded? This session will focus on: what makes a good research project for a proposal, NIH criteria for evaluation, structuring the proposal, grant etiquette, generating a plan of attack, the approach and methodology of reviewers and revising an application. ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING The Society's Annual Business Meeting will be held on Wednesday evening, November 15, just prior to the Opening Reception. The business meeting will discuss past and future financial, administrative and academic activities of the society and recruit suggestions and comments from the general membership. 4th ANNUAL OPENING DOORS EVENT The “Opening Doors Event” provides an opportunity for education, dialogue and networking among scientists at the annual SFRBM meeting. This year’s speaker is Dr. Cynthia Robbins-Roth, who made her transition from academia to the biotechnology industry in the early 1980s. Later, she founded BioVenture Publishing Inc. and BioVenture Consultants. Drawing on her experience, Dr. Robbins-Roth will talk about how to succeed in choosing a science-based career that is both motivating and rewarding. The program will allow time for an interactive discussion following the talk. The event is organized by the Women in Science Committee, whose goals include creating opportunities for professional development and for networking. MENTORING LUNCHEON Here’s a great opportunity for young scientists – students and postdocs – to meet with established investigators and discuss career opportunities, grant writing, and research. Participation is limited to the first 48 students or postdocs that register for the event. CLOSING/AWARDS BANQUET The Awards Banquet on Saturday, November 18 will feature the recognition of Young Investigator and Travel Award winners and outstanding leaders in the Society. The Opening Reception and Awards Banquet are included in your registration fee. CME CREDIT Requests for refunds will be honored if received in writing by November 1, 2006. Please note that all refunds will be issued after the meeting and will be subject to a $50 processing fee. |
