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We are delighted that Prof. Fiona Watt (Wellcome Trust Centre for Stem Cell Research) will again chair our world conference on Stem Cells. This year the conference will be held at the Jolly Beach Resort in beautiful Antigua and Barbuda on November 19-22, 2009. As with previous years, topics will include:
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Invited speakers The collectivelly totipotent stem cells of adult planarians Multipotency in germ cells and ES cells: Shared and unique concepts Wnt, Lgr5 stem cells and colon cancer The dynamic emergence of hematopoietic stem cells in the mouse embryo Cellular constituents of the hematopoietic stem cell niche Regulation of micoRNA biogenesis in stem cells and cancer Mechanisms regulating size and maintenance of a stem cell niche MiRNAs in cancer and cancer stem cells Translational regulation of germline stem cell self-renewal Mechanisms regulating hematopoietic stem cell development The regulation of stem cell self-renewal Generation of organs from pluripotent stem cells Mechanisms of cardiac regeneration in zebrafish Tracking stem cells at the single cell level: new tools for old questions Understanding the neural stem/progenitor cells that execute spinal cord regeneration in the axolotl Development of the zebrafish hematolymphoid system Role of Polycomb repressors in stem cells and cancer | ||||||
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Registration | ||||||
Early bird (September 1, 2009) | Standard | |||||
Full (single room) | $1050.00 | $1350.00 | ||||
Full (twin room) | $900.00 | $1150.00 | ||||
Student (single room) | $800.00 | $1100.00 | ||||
Student (twin room) | $750.00 | $1050.00 | ||||
Partners | $450.00 | $450.00 | ||||
*All fees are charged in US dollars. If paying with a non-dollar credit card, your card provider's exchange rate of the day will be applied. | ||||||
The registration fee is fully inclusive of: | ||||||
Additional accommodation Additional accommodation is available the nights before and after the conference at an additional charge of $165.00 for single occupancy and $130.00 for double occupancy per person per night, and $56.00 per child per night from 3-11 years of age. | ||||||
Abstracts Abstracts for poster presentations are now invited. There will be two dedicated poster sessions and poster space is unlimited. Delegates presenting posters will be provided with a board measuring two meters (height) by one meter (width) portrait style. Posters will be on display throughout the conference and sessions may take place outdoors, so delegates are advised to laminate posters to enhance their durability. Delegates will be advised to display the poster upon registration. Deadlines
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About Antigua and Barbuda | ||||||
Travel options V.C. Bird International is the sole airport in Antigua, located on the northeast 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:
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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. | ||||||
Important information Internet access An internet cafe organized by Abcam will be available for the duration of the conference for delegate use. Internet access is not available in guest bedrooms, 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 Checks 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 checks in US Dollars. Time zone: GMT/UTC -4 Health and Insurance 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 US Department of State | ||||||
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.
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Contact us E-mail: events@abcam.com Phone: +1-617-577-4235 | ||||||
