SFRBM's 15th Annual Meeting

PRE-MEETING WORKSHOP

• Mass Spectrometry in Free Radical Research

PLENARY SESSIONS

• Redox Sensitive Molecular Triggers Controlling Cellular Fate and Function
  
• Degradation of Oxidized Proteins: A Tribute to Earl Stadtman
  
• Metabolic Syndrome and Redox Biology
  
• Novel Redox Signaling in Cardiovascular Pathophysiology

FORMAT

SFRBM 2008 will feature five days of scientific communication. A full-day pre-meeting workshop on "Mass Spectrometry in Free Radical Research" will be held Wednesday, November 19. Registration for this workshops is NOT included in your Annual Meeting registration fee and must be completed separately.

SFRBM will officially kick off on Wednesday, November 19 at 5:00 pm with the society's Annual Member Meeting and Discovery and Lifetime Achievement Award Lectures, given right before the Opening Reception.

The Annual Meeting is scheduled for the following four days (Thursday through Sunday). The first three days 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.

SPONSORS

FREE RADICAL SCHOOL (8:00 am - 9:00 am)

For the 14th consecutive year, the Sunrise Free Radical School will kick off each day of our Annual Meeting. Led by Ana Denicola (Universidad de la República, Uruguay), Alicia Kowaltowski (University of São Paulo, Brazil), Rakesh Patel (University of Alabama at Birmingham) and Ed Postlethwait (University of Alabama at Birmingham) 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 (9:30 am - 12:00 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:

• Redox Sensitive Molecular Triggers Controlling Cellular Fate and Function
• Degradation of Oxidized Proteins: A Tribute to Earl Stadtman
• Metabolic Syndrome and Redox Biology
• Novel Redox Signaling in Cardiovascular Pathophysiology

ORAL PRESENTATIONS

(Thurs - Sat: 2:30 pm - 4:30 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 54 speakers.

POSTER SESSIONS

(Thurs - Sat: 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm and 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm)

During each day of this three-day session, posters will be on display all day (9:00 am - 9:00 pm) and can be viewed at any time during this period. Each afternoon and 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).

ABSTRACTS

The deadline for submitting abstracts for SFRBM 2008 is Monday, September 1, 2008. 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 2008 will be posted on the SFRBM site during the week of October 6, 2008.

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 Friday, August 15, 2008. Submission deadline to be considered for a Young Investigator Award is Monday, September 1, 2008. Please mark the appropriate box on the on-line abstract submission form.

2008 SFRBM Abstract/Poster Categories

TRAVEL AWARDS

SFRBM's Outreach Committee are making Travel Awards available to students and postdoctoral fellows who wish to attend SFRBM 2008 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, 2008. 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 6 about their award and will be given their check at the SFRBM 2008 Awards Banquet on November 22. 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 2008 will be posted on the SFRBM site during the week of October 6, 2008.

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 2009 Annual Meeting in San Francisco, CA or 2010 Annual Meeting in Orlando, FL.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

The Indianapolis Marriott Downtown Hotel is the host hotel for SFRBM 2008. The hotel is located in the center of downtown Indianapolis, adjacent to many attractions and restaurants. A special room rate of $154 USD per night single/double is available for all meeting participants. This rate is offered on a space- available basis through October 17, 2008. Please contact the Marriott Hotel Reservations at (800) 228-9290 or (317) 822-3500 and indicate you are with "SFRBM 2008" to receive the special room rate or make your reservations on-line by clicking here.

AIRLINE TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION

Indianapolis is also known as the “Crossroads of America” and is easily accessible via car from a number of destinations including Columbus, OH (3 hours), Milwaukee (4 hours), Nashville and Pittsburgh (5 hours) and Iowa City (6 hours).

The Indianapolis International Airport (IND) offers 180 daily departures, 39 of which are nonstop from Indianapolis to major US destinations. The Indianapolis Marriott Downtown is approximately 10 miles (15 minutes) from the Indianapolis International Airport.  Taxi service is available; average cost is $20-25 one way from the Indianapolis International Airport.

WORKSHOPS and SPECIAL PROGRAMS

PRE-MEETING WORKSHOP

Mass Spectrometry in Free Radical Research
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
8:00 am - 3:15 pm

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 Indianapolis on Tuesday to be ready for the Wednesday morning start.

Cost is $125 per person for SFRBM members and $175 for non-members.
Organized by Valerie O’Donnell, Ph.D., Cardiff University, UK and Ginger Lohr Milne, Ph.D., Vanderbilt University

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

The Society's Annual Member Meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 19. The member meeting will discuss past and future financial, administrative and academic activities of the society and recruit suggestions and comments from the general membership.

6th ANNUAL OPENING DOORS EVENT
"Opening Doors Event"
Transitions: Mentoring for a New Generation
Thursday, November 20, 2008
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

The event is organized by the Women in Science Committee, whose goals include creating opportunities for professional development and for networking.

Cost is $25 for student/postdocs, $35 for Senior Investigators
Organized by Lynette Rogers, Ph.D., Columbus Children’s Research Institute and Daniela Salvemini, Ph.D., St. Louis University, Women in Science Committee

CLOSING/AWARDS BANQUET
Saturday, November 22, 2008
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

The Awards Banquet on Saturday, November 22 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

Please note that NO Category I CME credit will be offered for SFRBM 2008.

REFUNDS

Requests for refunds will be honored if received in writing by November 6, 2008. Please note that all refunds will be issued after the meeting and will be subject to a $50 processing fee.