Mechanisms and Control of Mitosis conference

Register today - limited space available!

Venue:

Crowne Plaza Hotel
10 Lincoln Square
Worcester, MA 01608 USA (map)

Meeting on Mitosis

Date:

Monday, May 19, 2008

Time:

9:00am to 5:00pm
Poster session and reception to follow.

Organizers:

Dr. Stephen Doxsey in association with University of Massachusetts Medical School and Abcam, Inc.

Meeting Focus:

The meeting will cover a broad range of topics on mitosis including spindle function, chromosome organization, centromere/kinetochore structure, cytoskeletal dynamics and spindle assembly checkpoint control in different model organisms.

Contents:

Invited speakers
Speakers selected from submitted abstracts
Program
Call for papers
Registration
Accommodation
Parking
Transportation
Sponsorship
Contact information

Invited speakers:

• Yixian Zheng (Carnegie Institution of Washington)
Assembly of the mitotic spindle matrix, a template for coupling cell division with cell fate choices
• Rebecca Heald (University of California at Berkeley)
Mechanisms of mitotic spindle assembly and function
• Iain Cheeseman (Whitehead Institute)
Building the kinetochore-microtubule interface
• Arshad Desai (Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research)
Kinetochore specification and function
• Steve Henikoff (Howard Hughes Medical Institute)
Epigenetic inheritance and assembly of centromeric chromatin

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Speakers selected from submitted abstracts:

• Kirsten Hagstrom (University of Massachusetts Medical School)
Chromosome segregation and silencing by three condensin complexes
• Dannel McCollum (University of Massachusetts Medical School)
Regulation of the PCS1-MDE4 monopolin complex by the CDC14-like phosphatase CLP1 in fission yeast
• Kevin Vaughan (University of Notre Dame)
Identification of a novel phosphorylation site in cytoplasmic dynein that regulates localization to kinetochores during mitosis
• Rachel O’Neill (University of Connecticut)
Debunking the centromere paradox: An ultra-conserved retrovirus and a new class of small RNA are found within vertebrate centromeres
• Kip Sluder (University of Massachusetts Medical School)
Cell cycle progression after prolonged mitosis
• Todd Stukenberg (University of Virginia)
Chromosome passenger complex: Tension sensor or spatial information processor?
• Pat Wadsworth (University of Massachusetts Medical School)
Spindle assembly in mammalian cells
• Bill Theurkauf (University of Massachusetts Medical School)
Mitotic response to DNA damage

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Program:

Take advantage of the shuttle between UMass Medical School and the Crowne Plaza! If you are interested in taking this shuttle, please email us to reserve your seat.
8:30am	Registration
9:00am	Welcome and introduction: Stephen Doxsey
9:10am	Rebecca Heald (University of California at Berkeley) Mechanisms of mitotic spindle assembly and function
9:45am	Yixian Zheng (Carnegie Institution of Washington) Assembly of the mitotic spindle matrix, a template for coupling cell division with cell fate choices
10:20am	Pat Wadsworth (University of Massachusetts, Amherst) Spindle assembly in mammalian cells
10:40am	Coffee Break and poster session
11:10am	Arshad Desai (Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research) Kinetochore specification and function
11:45am	Iain Cheeseman (Whitehead Institute) Building the kinetochore-microtubule interface
12:20pm	Todd Stukenberg (University of Virginia) Chromosome passenger complex: Tension sensor or spatial information processor?
12:40pm	Lunch
1:40pm	Kevin Vaughan (University of Notre Dame) Identification of a novel phosphorylation site in cytoplasmic dynein that regulates localization to kinetochores during mitosis
2:00pm	Steve Henikoff (Howard Hughes Medical Institute) Epigenetic inheritance and assembly of centromeric chromatin
2:35pm	Rachel O’Neill (University of Connecticut) Debunking the centromere paradox: An ultra-conserved retrovirus and a new class of small RNA are found within vertebrate centromeres
2:55pm	Coffee break and poster session
3:25pm	Kirsten Hagstrom (University of Massachusetts Medical School) Chromosome segregation and silencing by three condensin complexes
3:45pm	Bill Theurkauf (University of Massachusetts Medical School) Mitotic response to DNA damage
4:05pm	Dannel McCollum (University of Massachusetts Medical School) Regulation of the PCS1-MDE4 monopolin complex by the CDC14-like phosphatase CLP1 in fission yeast
4:25pm	Kip Sluder (University of Massachusetts Medical School) Cell cycle progression after prolonged mitosis
4:45pm	Closing remarks
5:00pm	Poster session and reception

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Call for papers:

Abstract submission is now closed for this meeting.

Registration:

$125 ($65 student) Includes lunch, wine reception, and coffee breaks.
Register today - limited spots left!

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Accommodation:

Contact the Crowne Plaza Hotel to see if rooms are still available.

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Parking:

Parking at the Crowne Plaza is complimentary if you are registered and attending the meeting. Please pick up a coupon from an Abcam staff member the day of the meeting before you leave.

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Transportaion:

A shuttle will be provided between University of Massachusetts Medical School and the Crowne Plaza. Attendees will be emailed more information after they register for the meeting online.If you are interested in taking this shuttle, please email us to reserve your seat.

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Sponsorship:

If you are interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at this meeting, please contact us for more information.

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For more information:

Katie Sedat, Abcam Events Team
Phone: 617-577-4263

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Cancellation Terms and Conditions
Delegates are advised to ensure they have adequate travel insurance to cover their attendance at the conference in case of incident, or cancellation due to circumstances beyond Abcam’s control.

All fees paid to Abcam, including registration are non-refundable.
Substitute delegates can be made at any time by contacting events@abcam.com.

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