PRE-MEETING WORKSHOPS (2)

• Critical Methods for Redox Biology: From the Test Tube to the Clinic
• Grantsmanship Workshop

PLENARY SESSIONS

• Signaling at Membrane Microdomains: All Redox is Local
  
• Oxidative Damage to DNA, Repair, Clinical Relevance
  
• Paradoxical Roles of Oxidants and Antioxidant Enzymes in Metabolism and Diseases
  
• Ascorbic Acid: New Discoveries for an Old Vitamin
  
• Redox, Recipes and Food for Thought
  
• Symposium: ROS, Redox Regulation, and Redox Imaging in Cancer
  

FORMAT

SFRBM 2009 will feature five days of scientific communication. A full-day pre-meeting workshop on "Critical Methods for Redox Biology: From the Test Tube to the Clinic" will be held Wednesday, November 18. A separate afternoon Grantsmanship Workshop will also be held on Wednesday from 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm. Registration for the pre-meeting workshops are NOT included in your Annual Meeting registration fee and must be completed separately.

SFRBM will officially kick off on Wednesday, November 18 at 5:00 pm with the Society's Annual Member Meeting and Discovery Award Lecture, 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.

2009 SUPPORT

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

For the 15th consecutive year, the Sunrise Free Radical School will kick off each day of our Annual Meeting. Led by Balaraman Kalyanaraman, Ph.D. (Medical College of Wisconsin), Alicia Kowaltowski, Ph.D. (University of São Paulo, Brazil) and Aimee Landar, Ph.D., (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:

• Signaling at Membrane Microdomains: All Redox is Local
  
• Oxidative Damage to DNA, Repair, Clinical Relevance
  
• Paradoxical Roles of Oxidants and Antioxidant Enzymes in Metabolism and Diseases
  
• Symposium: ROS, Redox Regulation, and Redox Imaging in Cancer
  

New for 2009 - Saturday Afternoon Plenary Sessions
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Ascorbic Acid: New Discoveries for an Old Vitamin
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm: Redox, Recipes and Food for Thought

ORAL PRESENTATIONS
(Thursday and Friday: 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 48 speakers.

POSTER SESSIONS
(Thursday - Saturday: 4:45 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 day, two hours of formal presentation time (4:45 pm - 6:30 pm) 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 2009 is Tuesday, September 1, 2009. 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 2009 will be posted on the SFRBM site during the week of October 5, 2009.

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 Saturday, August 15, 2009. Submission deadline to be considered for a Young Investigator Award is Tuesday, September 1, 2009. Please mark the appropriate box on the on-line abstract submission form.

2009 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 2009 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, 2009. 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 5 about their award and will be given their check at the SFRBM 2009 Awards Banquet on November 21 as well as free meeting registration for the 2010 Annual Meeting in Orlando, FL or 2011 Annual Meeting in Atlanta, GA. 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 2009 will be posted on the SFRBM site during the week of October 5, 2009.

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 2010 Annual Meeting in Orlando, FL or 2011 Annual Meeting in Atlanta, GA.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

Special Note: SFRBM's host hotel, the Hyatt Regency, is no longer accepting reservations for SFRBM 2009. Please note that SFRBM has set up overflow accommodations with the Harbor Court Hotel. To make reservations, contact Peter Golpeo directly at 415-537-7542 and indicate you are with the Society for Free Radical Biology and Medicine (SFRBM) 2009 conference. A special rate of $168 single only per night will be available until November 6, 2009. (Again, please note that the Harbor Court has single rooms only). Please note that the Harbor Court is approximately two (2) blocks away from the Hyatt Regency.

AIRLINE TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION

The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is approximately 14 miles (40 minutes) and the Oakland Airport (OAK) is approximately 19 miles (40 minutes) from the Hyatt Regency.

Taxi service is available; average cost is $60 one-way from the San Francisco International Airport and approximately $50 one-way from the Oakland Airport. Also availabe is the BART (train) service; cost from San Francisco International Airport is approximately $5.35 one way and $6.55 from the Oakland Airport. Visit www.bart.gov for more detailed information.

WORKSHOPS and SPECIAL PROGRAMS

PRE-MEETING WORKSHOP I
Critical Methods for Redox Biology: From the Test Tube to the Clinic
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
8:00 am - 3:15 pm

The purpose of the workshop will be to lower the threshold for the audience to use methodologies to study redox signaling in basic biological and translational research. Speakers will present theory, advantages, and disadvantages of approaches used to study different aspects of redox biology including cellular redox receptors, oxidant generating systems, targeted antioxidants, cellular redox compartments, and alteration in protein function. Each presenter will emphasize basic theory, “how to” methodology, and cutting edge advancements.

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 San Francisco 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 Richard Cohen, MD, Boston University and Yvonne Janssen-Heininger,Ph.D, University of Vermont

PRE-MEETING WORKSHOP II
Grantsmanship Workshop
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
3:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Edward M. Postlethwait, Ph.D., University of Alabama

Cost is $40 per person for member and non-members.

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

The Society's Annual Member Meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 18. 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.

7th ANNUAL OPENING DOORS EVENT
“Negotiating for Success”
Thursday, November 19, 2009
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Sponsored by Cambridge Isotope Laboratories, Inc.

The “Opening Doors Event” provides an opportunity for education, dialogue and networking among scientists at all stages of their careers. This year’s Opening Doors will be in the form of a workshop. The components of this workshop will include 1) understanding of the basis of skillful negotiation, 2) practicing negotiations with experts in the society and, 3) informal discussions with senior professors and department chairs regarding their views of successful negotiation strategies. The evening will include an informal dinner from 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm, followed by the workshop from 7:30 – 9:30 pm.

This event is organized by the Women in Science Committee (WIS), whose goals include providing opportunities for professional development for all members of SFRBM.

Cost is $25 for student/postdocs, $35 for senior investigators.

Organized by Lynette Rogers, Ph.D., Columbus Children’s Research Institute and Asma Zaidi, Ph.D., Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences and the Women in Science Committee (WIS)

THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE SESSION
Saturday, November 21, 2009
12:15 pm – 1:30 pm

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Publishing a Highly Cited, High Impact Manuscript
Bruce Freeman, Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh and Anthony Newman, Elsevier, The Netherlands
Lunch is included.

Attend this luncheon session to learn valuable tips and techniques that will help your research manuscripts receive the recognition and exposure they deserve.  Hear what works from Bruce Freeman, one of the most cited scientists in the field, and Anthony Newman, Elsevier publishing representative.

Cost is $45 for members and non-members.

CLOSING/AWARDS BANQUET
Saturday, November 21, 2009
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

The Awards Banquet on Saturday, November 21 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.

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS IN SAN FRANCISCO
There are many famous attractions/places to visit while in San Francisco: Alcatraz Island, Fisherman's Wharf, Ferry Building Marketplace, Ghiradelli Square, Lombard Street, and the Golden Gate Bridge to name a few. For more information on nearby attractions, please visit the San Francisco Convention and Visitors Bureau.

CME CREDIT

Please note that NO Category 1 CME credit will be offered for SFRBM 2009.

REFUNDS

Requests for refunds will be honored if received in writing by November 5, 2009. Please note that all refunds will be issued AFTER the meeting and will be subject to a $50 processing fee.