DNA Repair and Mutagenesis:
From Molecular Structure to Biological Consequences
December 7-13, 2003
Southampton, Bermuda
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Call for
Abstracts
Registration
Student Travel Grants
Location
Travel Information
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General Information
Conference Description
DNA Repair and Mutagenesis: From Molecular Structure to Biological Consequences will be held at the Fairmont Southampton Princess, Bermuda, December 7-13, 2003. This international meeting is being organized by Graham C. Walker, Susan S. Wallace, and Priscilla K. Cooper. The conference will bring together the various subdisciplines that collectively comprise the field of DNA Repair and Mutagenesis. Meetings of this type have been held at approximately four year intervals since 1974, the preceding one in this informal series having been at Hilton Head, South Carolina in 1999, and have played a critical role in the development of this exciting area of research.
Careful thought has been given to the choice of the site and the design of the program so that participants will be able to enjoy the type of opportunities for informal discussions and interactions that are normally found only at smaller meetings. A special feature of the meeting will be travel grants to help support the participation of graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.
The conference will begin at 7:30 pm on December 7, 2003 with a Keynote Address by Phil Hanawalt. It will conclude with a banquet on the evening of December 12. See the Scientific Program for more information.
Location
The Fairmont Southampton Princess will be a marvelous site for the meeting. Situated on Bermuda’s highest point and overlooking a 100 acre estate and golf course, the hotel is surrounded by ocean and bay. It can accommodate up to 700 guests, with special rates available for graduate students. The Fairmont Southampton Princess is equipped with state-of–the-art audiovisual facilities. Its Mid-Ocean Amphitheatre features dual remote-controlled screens and outstanding acoustics. A large area is available for posters, so that it is anticipated that each poster will stay up for two full days. To increase the possibilities for interactions between participants, breakfast and dinners will be served in common spaces.
Bermuda is a sub-tropical island of extraordinary natural beauty and vibrant colors. Lush greenery, pink sandy beaches and spectacular azure waters lend themselves to afternoon activities that range from snorkeling along majestic coral reefs to shopping on Front Street. The Gulf Stream, which flows between Bermuda and the North American continent, keeps the climate temperate. The average high in December is 71oF(22oC) and the average low is 61oF(16oC). The excellent facilities and activities available at the Fairmont Southampton Princess will ensure an enjoyable conference experience.
Daily schedule and other activities
As at the 1999 conference in Hilton Head, the scientific sessions will be held in the morning and late afternoon with time available in between for relaxation. The poster sessions will be held in each evening after dinner along with a beer and wine bar. Late evening activities will include dances and a repeat of the musical “Open Mic” nights that proved so popular at the 1999 meeting. Interested participants are encouraged to start practicing their instruments or loosening up their vocal chords. Sound, amplifiers, piano, and percussion will be provided. Please contact Rick Wood (rdwood+@pitt.edu) or Jim Carney (jcarney@som.umaryland.edu) for more information about the “Open Mic” nights.
Call for Abstracts
Abstract submission is now open! Deadline for submitting an abstract is September 5, 2003. Please use the link below for online abstract submission.
For further information, please consult the instructions for submitting online.
Instructions for Online Abstract Submission
Student Travel Grants
ASM has provided funds for the awarding of up to 50 travel grants of $500 each to predoctoral students and new postdocs. To qualify, applicants must be a member of ASM (student membership in ASM is only $15); be a presenter on an accepted abstract; and must be at the predoctoral level or within one year of earning a doctoral degree. Applicants submitting an abstract via the ASM web site should check the box on the screen when filling out the electronic submission form where indicated. In addition, applicants should mail to ASM proof of predoctoral or qualifying postdoctoral status, either in the form of a copy of the validated student identification card, or a letter on departmental letterhead from their departmental chair which verifies their student status.
The organizers intend to raise funds for a comparable program of travel grants for more experienced postdoctoral fellows. The postdoctoral travel fund will not be limited to ASM members.
Registration Information
Online registration will be available closer to the meeting. Check back for more information!Travel Information
For information about traveling to and within Bermuda, please see the following link.
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American Airlines
A 7% discount off the lowest applicable fare will be offered when you or your travel agent call American’s toll-free number, 1-800-433-1790 and refer to Star File number 1223AD. A 10% discount off unrestricted mid-week coach fares is available when purchased seven days in advance. An additional bonus may apply if ticket is booked 60 days or more in advance of travel.
Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines is offering a 5% discount off Delta’s published round-trip fares, and a 10% discount off the published unrestricted coach fares from most domestic locations. Purchase your tickets 60 or more days in advance and receive an additional 5% bonus discount off the above fares. Zone fares are also available. You may contact Delta Air Lines directly at 1-800-241-6760, and refer to Meeting ID Code 189453A.
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