SFRBM: 19th Annual Meeting

SFRBM's 19th Annual Meeting

PRE-MEETING WORKSHOPS

Enabling Technologies in Free Radical Research
Flavanols in Health and Disease

PLENARY SESSIONS

Redox Regulation of Cellular Adaptive Responses
Redox Lunchbox: What Your Gut is Telling You
Cellular Redox Sensors
The Free Radical Theory of Aging, Revisited

FORMAT

SFRBM 2012 will feature five days of scientific communication. Two pre-meeting workshops will be held on Wednesday, November 14, 2012, a full-day workshop on "Enabling Technologies in Free Radical Research" and a two-hour workshop on "Flavanols in Health and Disease". Registration for the pre-meeting workshops are NOT included in your Annual Meeting registration fee and must be completed separately.

SFRBM 2012 will officially kick off on Wednesday, November 14 at 5:30 pm with a special session featuring three cutting-edge presentations from submitted attendee abstracts - chosen by SFRBM Student and Postdoc members based on what they want to hear - and a talk from one of SFRBM's Mini Fellowship recipients.

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.

REGISTRATION FEES	REGISTER by Oct 15	LATE & ON-SITE
Full SFRBM	$535	$585

Student/Post-doc SFRBM *Post-doc Members are those with five (5) years or less from the date they received their doctorate.	$275	$325

SFRR-I Member*	$535	$585

Emeritus SFRBM	$250	$300

Non-Member	$685	$735

Non-Member Postdoc/Student *Post-doc Members are those with five (5) years or less from the date they received their doctorate.	$350	$400

Guest Registration (Reception, Banquet & Hospitality only)	$150	$200

Pre-Meeting Workshop I: Wednesday, November 14, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm Enabling Technologies in Free Radical Research	$175 member $200 non-member	$225 member $250 non-member

Pre-Meeting Workshop II: Wednesday, November 14, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Flavanols in Health and Disease	Complimentary

Opening Doors Event	Student/Postdoc - $25 Senior Investigator - $35	$30 $40

Click here for more information about what your registration fee includes for SFRBM 2012.
*The SFRBM member fee is extended to all ISFRR members, provided proof of current membership in a ISFRR-affiliate society is given upon registration for the meeting.

2012 SUPPORT

Albany Medical College Office of Medical Education

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

For the 18th consecutive year, the Sunrise Free Radical School will kick off each day of our Annual Meeting. Led by Brian Day, Ph.D., National Jewish Medical & Research Center and Sruti Shiva, Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh, 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 Regulation of Cellular Adaptive Responses
Redox Lunchbox: What Your Gut is Telling You
Cellular Redox Sensors
The Free Radical Theory of Aging, Revisited

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERIES

Grab lunch and join your colleagues during the SFRBM Professional Development Series. This series has been designed to provide you with an opportunity for professional growth and development by sharpening your grant writing, presentation, and research skills.

Friday, November 16 (12:45 pm - 1:45 pm)
--Grant Proposal Writing Workshop: The Post-Submission Process, with the Participation of a NIH Scientific Review Officer (SRO)
--How to Give an Effective Short Presentation

Saturday, November 17 (12:45 pm - 1:45 pm)
--NIH K99/R00 Pathway to Independence Grants
--Lab Ethics - Presentation of "The Lab: Avoiding Research Misconduct”

ORAL PRESENTATIONS (2:30 pm - 4:15 pm)
Thursday, Friday and Saturday

A number of high-quality abstracts are chosen from those submitted to the Society for primary authors to give 20-minute oral presentations of their research. Three concurrent sessions will be structured around basic topic areas and will feature 45 speakers.

Basic Topic Areas for Oral Presentations

•Adaptative Responses
•Biological Formation of Reactive Species
•Cancer, Cell Proliferation and Death
•Cardiovascular Redox Biology and Pathology
•Chemotherapy
•DNA Damage and its Consequences
•Free Radical Chemistry and Biochemistry
•Hydrogen Sulfide Chemistry and Biology
•Inflammatory Oxidative Signaling and Injury
•Lipids In Redox Biology
•Macromolecule Modification

•Mitochondria and Cell Proliferation
•Nitric Oxide Chemistry, Biology and Physiology
•Novel Therapeutics
•Protective Enzymes
•Redox Imaging
•Redox Signaling
•Redox Reaction Mechanisms
•Signal Transduction and Gene Expression
•Superoxide and Superoxide Dismutases
•Targeted Antioxidants
•UV Effects and Atmospheric Pollutants

POSTER SESSIONS (4:15 pm - 6:45 pm)
Thursday, Friday and Saturday

NEW for 2012: We have added an additional 30 minutes to the formal poster presentations, allowing you more time to network and view other posters within your research areas.

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 and half hours of formal presentation time (4:15 pm - 6:45 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

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION CLOSED

The deadline for submitting abstracts for SFRBM 2012 is Saturday, September 1, 2012. Please note that submitted abstracts must be previously unpublished work. Please note that abstracts submitted for oral presentation consideration will be subject to a double blind review process. Decisions on abstract acceptance for SFRBM 2012 will be posted on the SFRBM site during the week of October 8, 2012.

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 Wednesday, August 15, 2012. Submission deadline to be considered for a Young Investigator Award is Saturday, September 1, 2012. Please mark the appropriate box on the on-line abstract submission form.

Abstract & Poster Categories
--Aging
--Antioxidants and Novel Therapeutics
--Cancer
--Cardiovascular Diseases
--Chemistry and Reaction Mechanisms
--Diabetes-Metabolic Syndrome
--Generation and Action of Reactive Species
--Inflammation and Immunity
--Neuroscience
--Nitric Oxide and its Interactions
--Nutrition and Health
--Oxidation of Macromolecules
--Proteomics and Genomics
--Pulmonary Diseases
--Signal Transduction and Gene Expression

TRAVEL AWARDS

SFRBM's Outreach Committee are making Travel Awards available to students and postdoctoral fellows who wish to attend SFRBM 2012. Ten (10) awards at $500 each will be presented to postdoc and student SFRBM members in the US. An additional ten (10) awards at $1,000 each will be given by SFRBM 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. New for 2012: Special Travel Awards for Mexico and Central America - an additional five (5) $1,000 Travel Awards are being offered to Mexico and Central America students and post docs. Click here for more information.

Any student or postdoc wishing to submit an abstract for Travel Award consideration must check the appropriate box on the on-line abstract form and submit the abstract no later than August 15, 2012. 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 8 about their award and will be given their check at the SFRBM 2012 Awards Banquet on November 17 as well as free meeting registration for the 2013 SFRBM Annual Meeting in San Antonio, TX or 2014 SFRBM Annual Meeting in Seattle, WA. Please note that Travel Award winners are not eligible for Young Investigator Awards (YIA) given at the meeting. You may simultaneously apply for SFRBM membership when submitting an abstract for a Travel Award. Decisions on Travel Awards for SFRBM 2012 will be posted on the SFRBM site during the week of October 8, 2012.

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 the first author 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 five years of research experience beyond their doctoral degree. Finally, to be considered for the award, the author must be a SFRBM student/postdoc member. You may simultaneously apply for SFRBM membership when submitting an abstract for a YIA. Presenting authors are limited to submitting one (1) abstract to be considered for a Young Investigator Award. SFRBM recommends authors submit their best work for YIA consideration. YIA awardees will receive a $500 stipend in recognition of their work as well as free meeting registration for the 2013 Annual Meeting in San Antonio, TX or 2014 Annual Meeting in Seattle, WA.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

Hilton San Diego Bayfront
One Park Boulevard
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: (619) 564-3333
Reservations: (800) HILTONS (445-8667)
http://www.hiltonsandiegobayfront.com

The Hilton San Diego Bayfront is the host hotel for SFRBM 2012. The hotel is located on the San Diego Bay, across from the historic Gaslamp District, close to many attractions and restaurants. A special room rate of $159 USD per night single/double is available for all meeting participants. This rate is offered on a space-available basis through October 21, 2012. Please contact Hilton Reservations at (800)445-8667 or (619) 564-3333 and indicate you are with "SFRBM 2012" to receive the special room rate or make your reservations on-line by clicking here (online hotel reservations).

Roommate (Sharing a Room)
If you plan to attend the conference and wish to share a room with another conferee that you do not know, please email info@sfrbm.org. Once we receive your request, SFRBM staff will contact you to match you with a roommate as they become available. Matched roommates will be responsible for paying half of the room cost per night. Please contact SFRBM no later than October 26, 2012.

AIRLINE TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION

The San Diego International Airport (SAN) is approximately 3 miles (15 minutes) from the Hilton San Diego Bayfront. Taxi service is available; average cost is $16 one-way from the San Diego International Airport. Shuttle service is available; the Super Shuttle is approximately $8 one-way from the airport to the Hilton Bayfront.

WORKSHOPS AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS

PRE-MEETING WORKSHOPS (2)
PRE-MEETING WORKSHOP I
Enabling Technologies in Free Radical Research
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
8:15 am - 3:35 pm
Chairs: Neil Hogg, Ph.D., Medical College of Wisconsin and Victor Darley-Usmar, Ph.D., University of Alabama at Birmingham

The purpose of the workshop will be to lower the threshold for the audience to use state of the art 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, alteration in protein function, and redox imaging in vivo. Each presenter will emphasize basic theory, “how to” methodology, and cutting edge advancements.

Cost is $175 per person for SFRBM members and $200 for non-members.

PRE-MEETING WORKSHOP II
Flavanols in Health and Disease
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Chairs: Helmut Sies, MD, University of Dusseldorf, Germany, Alan Crozier, Ph.D., University of Glasgow, UK and Carl Keen, Ph.D., University of California – Davis

There is increasing interest in the role of dietary flavanols and procyanidins in human cardiovascular health. The pan-European research consortium FLAVIOLA aims at advancing the understanding of the health benefits of these phytonutrients. Ranging from the development of improved analytical platforms, the generation of updated food-content data bases and epidemiological data to clinical dietary interventions studies and the investigation of mechanisms of action, FLAVIOLA generated novel data and insights. It is the goal of this workshop to present and discuss the latest data that emanated from this research.

Cost is complimentary.

WELCOME & SPECIAL ABSTRACT & MINI FELLOWSHIP RECIPIENT PRESENTATIONS
Harry Ischiropoulos, Ph.D., President's Welcome
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

WELCOME RECEPTION
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

SFRBM ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Thursday, November 15, 2012
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm

The Society's Annual Member Meeting will be held on Thursday, November 15. 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.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERIES
Grant Proposal Writing Workshop: The Post-Submission Process, with the Participation of a NIH Scientific Review Officer (SRO)
Marcelo Bonini, Ph.D., University of Illinois at Chicago and Neil Hogg, Ph.D., Medical College of Wisconsin
The goal of this workshop is to provide an overview of what happens once you click the “send” button on grants.gov. It will be presented by an SRO and will offer a question and answer session with the SRO and several “seasoned” NIH study section members. Study section assignments will be covered along with the review process from both an SRO and a reviewer’s perspective. The relationship between NIH institutes/programs and the Center for Scientific Review (CSR) will be discussed. In addition, this workshop provides an invaluable opportunity to directly interact with NIH personnel to ultimately improve your own chances of success in this increasingly challenging climate.

How to Give an Effective Short Presentation
Aimee Landar, Ph.D., University of Alabama at Birmingham
An important part of scientific research is communicating your results effectively to peers. One of the most common forums for scientific communication is the 10-15 minute conference or “short” presentation. All too often, this is a source of excessive and unnecessary stress for trainees and seasoned investigators as well. This workshop will outline a process to help you prepare for this type of talk, and will also discuss some techniques for decreasing anxiety.

NIH K99/R00 Pathway to Independence Grants
Nadine Hempel, Ph.D., University at Albany, SUNY, Krisztian Stadler, Ph.D., Louisiana State University, Marcie Cole, Ph.D., University of Louisville, and Kasia Broniowska, Ph.D., Medical College of Wisconsin
The Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00) has been established by the NIH to increase and maintain a strong cohort of new and talented NIH-supported independent investigators. The goal of this funding mechanism is to support the transition of mentored post-doctoral fellows to independent researchers in a timely manner and to set them on a path of independent research funding at an early career stage. This session will describe the K99/R00 funding opportunity in detail, delve into specifics on preparing a successful K99/R00 application and training plan, and include a panel discussion with current and former K99/R00 awardees.

Lab Ethics - Presentation of "The Lab: Avoiding Research Misconduct”
Paul Brookes, Ph.D., University of Rochester and Anne Diers, Ph.D., Medical College of Wisconsin
Research ethics, in particular the integrity of scientific data, are becoming increasingly important. In the current era of social media, blogs, and other communication tools, ethical lapses can have a large impact not only on researchers themselves, but also on the public perception of science. In addition, ethical standards are quite variable across the globe, creating the potential for problems when scientists from different cultural backgrounds interact. In this session, the short interactive film "The Lab: Avoiding Research Misconduct" produced by the US Office of Research Integrity (http://ori.hhs.gov/thelab) will be screened. The film will be presented in an interactive manner, with breaks for discussion by the audience.

10th ANNUAL OPENING DOORS EVENT
Team Science: Integrating Multiple Perspectives
Thursday, November 15, 2012
6:45 pm - 9:00 pm
Organized by Page Spiess, Ph.D., University of Vermont, Aimee Landar, Ph.D., University of Alabama at Birmingham, and the Women in Science Committee (WIS)
Scientific careers have become extremely specialized, yet there is an increasing demand for collaborations across disciplines, in addition to melding the personalities within a lab. The answer is team science, which focuses on the successful execution of cooperative research. The rewards of team science include increasing the efficiency and morale of individuals within the team, as well as better opportunities for funding and collaboration. Join us to explore differences in individual personalities and learn how everyone can become an effective part of a scientific team at any level.

This event is open to all attendees! Cost is $25 for student & postdocs, $35 for senior investigators.

SFRBM LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD LECTURE
Friday, November 16, 2012
12:00 pm – 12:30 pm

NEW MEMBER WELCOME MEETING
Saturday, November 17, 2012
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm

CLOSING/AWARDS BANQUET
Saturday, November 17, 2012
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
The Awards Banquet on Saturday, November 17 will feature the recognition of Young Investigator and Travel Award winners and outstanding leaders in the Society. The Welcome Reception and Awards Banquet are included in your registration fee.

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS IN SAN DIEGO
There are many local sites and attractions to visit while in San Diego! For more information on nearby attractions, please visit the San Diego Convention and Visitors Bureau.

CME CREDIT
Please note that NO Category 1 CME credit will be offered for SFRBM 2012.

REFUNDS
Requests for refunds will be honored if received in writing by November 5, 2012. Please note that all refunds will be issued AFTER the meeting and will be subject to a $50 processing fee.