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Abcam would like to acknowledge the generous contribution of the Cure Alzheimer’s Fund and their continued support of the meeting.  |
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1. Invited speakers
Dennis Selkoe, Christine Van Broeckhoven, Christian Haas, Sam Sisodia, David Holtzman, Charlie Glabe, Sam Gandy, Marcy MacDonald, Andy Dillin, Karen Duff, Dora Kovacs, Steve Wagner, Colin Masters, Roger Nitsch, Cynthia Lemere, Huaxi Xu
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2. Registration fees
We are still accepting registration for the last remaining places. Register online here
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3. Abstracts
Posters
Those delegates presenting posters will be provided with a board measuring 2 metres (height) by 1 metre (width) portrait style. Posters will be on display throughout the conference with two dedicated sessions. Poster sessions may take places outdoors so delegates are advised to laminate posters to enhance their durability. You will be advised where to display your poster upon registration.
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4. Provisional program
| Monday 3 December |
12:00 - 18:00 | Registration |
18:00 - 18:15 | Welcome & Introductions |
| Rudi Tanzi & Abcam |
18:15 - 19:00 | Plenary Speaker |
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| Evening reception and buffet |
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| Tuesday 4 December |
07.30 - 09.00 | Breakfast |
| Session 1: Genetics of Neurodegenerative Disease |
09.00 - 09.30 | Rudi Tanzi |
| TBC |
09.30 - 09.45 | Carmela Abraham |
| The Anti-Aging Protein Klotho in Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease |
09:45 - 10:00 | Christoph Münch |
| The p150 subunit of dynactin (DCTN1) gene in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis |
10:00 - 10:30 | Lars Bertram |
| TBC |
| Morning Coffee |
| Session 2: APP and Abeta |
11:00 - 11:30 | Christian Haass |
| Molecular Mechanisms of Amyloid ß-Peptide generation |
11:30 - 12:00 | Sam Sisodia |
| Presenilin Function and Dysfunction in Alzheimer’s Disease |
12:00 - 12:30 | Tae-Wan Kim |
| TBC |
| Lunch |
| Free time for social events |
| Session 2: APP and Abeta |
17:45 - 18:15 | David Holtzman |
| Over-expression of ABCA1 in the PDAPP mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease markedly reduces amyloid deposition |
18:15 - 18:45 | Charlie Glabe |
| TBC |
18:45 - 19:00 | Doris Kretzschmar |
| Neurotoxic effects induced by A? peptides derived from the Drosophila Amyloid Precursor Protein (APP) suggest a conserved toxic function of APP proteins |
19:00 - 19:30 | Sam Gandy |
| TBC |
| Poster session and buffet |
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| Wednesday 5 December |
| Breakfast |
| Session 3: Mechanisms of Neurodegenerative Diseases |
09:00 - 09:30 | Marcy MacDonald |
| Huntington’s Disease: discerning a novel disease initiating mechanism |
09.30 - 09.45 | Bill Van Nostrand |
| Cerebral microvascular amyloid promotes localized neuroinflammation, neurodegeneration, and behavioral deficits in a transgenic mouse model |
09:45 - 10:00 | Karl Herrup |
| The role of Cdk5 in neuronal cell cycle control and neurodegeneration |
10:00 - 10:30 | Andy Dillon |
| TBC |
| Morning Coffee |
11:00 - 11:30 | Don Cleveland |
| TBC |
11:30 - 12:00 | Karen Duff |
| TBC |
12:00 - 12:15 | Doris Albrecht |
| Neutral endopeptidase-deficient mice show enhanced long-term potentiation in aged hippocampus and amygdala |
12:15 - 12:30 | Juliet Knowles |
| Novel, small molecule p75ntr ligands prevent |
| Lunch |
| Free time for social events |
| Session 4: Diagnostics and Therapies |
16:00 - 16:30 | Dora Kovacs |
| Two different acat inhibitors reduce amyloid pathology in vivo |
16:30 - 17:00 | Steve Wagner |
| TBC |
17:00 - 17:30 | Colin Masters |
| Alzheimer’s disease: Aβ-amyloid as the principal molecular and therapeutic diagnostic target |
17.30 - 19.30 | Poster session and drinks |
19:30 | Beach barbeque |
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| Thursday 6 December |
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09:00 - 09:30 | Roger Nitsch |
| Immunotherapy of alzheimer’s disease
challenges and opportunities |
09:30 - 09:45 | Barbara Scheiber-Mojdehkar |
| Recombinant human erythropoietin for the treatment of the neurodegenerative disease Friedreich`s ataxia |
09:45 - 10:00 | David Cribbs |
| AD-Immunotherapy: DNA Vaccines, Adjuvants and Animal Models |
10:00 - 10:30 | Cindy Lemere |
| Active Amyloid-Beta (Aß) Immunization Stabilizes or Improves Cognition in Aged Caribbean Vervets |
| Session 6: Abeta Aggregation and Clearance |
11:30 - 12:00 | David Holtzman |
11:30 - 12:00 | Charlie Glabe |
| Lunch and departures |
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Delegates will receive full conference materials upon registration at the resort.
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5. Travel options
V. C. Bird International is the sole airport in Antigua, located on the North-East coast of the island. Abcam will organize transfers for delegates as part of the conference package. Transfer time is approximately 30 minutes.
Antigua is served by several major airlines from North America and Europe:
American Airlines, from Sun Juan four times daily
British Airways, from London Gatwick four times weekly
Air Jamaica, direct from New York
Air Canada, from Toronto weekly on Saturdays
Liat, inter-island Caribbean airline
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6. Attractions
The island of Antigua is world famous for it’s sailing, hosting some of the most prestigious events in the yachting calendar. It is also renowned for its beautiful beaches and excellent diving, enjoying well preserved coral reefs and shipwrecks off virtually every one of its 365 beaches!
For further information on places to visit, see official Antiguan department of tourist website.
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7. Visas
Before booking flights, delegates are strongly advised to confirm whether they require a visa to travel to Antigua. Further information about visa requirements can be found on the World Travel Guide website.
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8. 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.
- Reservations for accommodation, meals or social events cannot be guaranteed if payment in whole is not received prior to the start of the event.
- Cancellations received before14th Augustwill incur a 50% penalty fee for the total cost of your registration.
- Cancellations received after14th Augustwill incur 100% cancellation fee, although substitute delegates can be made at any time by emailing events@abcam.com
- Please note these charges apply to both delegate fees and any optional extras such as additional accommodation or the attendance of partners/children.
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9. Frequently asked questions
Posters
Those delegates presenting posters will be provided with a board measuring 2 metres (height) by 1 metre (width) portrait style. Posters will be on display throughout the conference with two dedicated poster sessions. Poster sessions will take places outdoors, so delegates are advised to laminate posters to enhance their durability You will be advised where to display your poster upon registration. Adhesive will be provided.
Transfers
Delegates who have completed and returned a transfer form detailing arrival and departure times will be collected from V.C Bird International Airport via National Tours who have a desk outside the main arrivals area. Please present yourself to them after you have collected your luggage and passed through customs and passport control.
Internet Access
An internet café organized by Abcam will be available for the duration of the conference for delegate use. At the time of writing, internet access is not available in guest bedrooms but should this become available delegates will be required to cover any additional costs associated with this.
Extras
The resort is fully inclusive and the conference fee includes all meals, beverages and social events. Telephone charges and other extras must be covered by delegates and you will be asked to provide credit card details upon check-in at the hotel to cover any such costs.
Money and Local Information
The local currency is the Eastern Caribbean Dollar, although US currency is accepted almost everywhere. American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa are accepted. ATMs are available in major resorts. Travelers cheques are widely accepted and can be exchanged at international banks, hotels and larger stores. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travelers are advised to take travelers cheques in US Dollars
- Time Zone: GMT/UTC -4
- Languages:English (official)
- Electricity:220/110 volts AC, 60Hz
- Electric Plug Details: American-style two-pin plugs
Please ensure you bring a plug adaptor with you for any electrical appliances.
Health and Insurance
As before any travel, delegates are strongly advised to ensure they have adequate medical insurance and research any necessary vaccinations they may require; taking advice from relevant health care professionals. Bringing sufficient sun cream protection and mosquito repellent is a must. Delegates will be provided with emergency contact numbers upon registration at the conference.
Passports and Visa
Please ensure you have an up to date passport before booking travel and are aware of any visa requirements which may be in operation for nationals of your country.
British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: 08458502829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk
US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel
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10. Contact us
Should you have any questions relating to your attendance at this event, please contact Abcam Events Team. We look forward to welcoming you to Antigua.
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