Autophagy: Molecular and Physiological Mechanisms (V1)
Scientific Organizers: Sharon A. Tooze, Ana Maria Cuervo and Noboru Mizushima
June 5—9, 2016
Whistler Conference Centre, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada
Sponsored by Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research
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Discounted Abstract Deadline: February 4, 2016
*All deadlines end at 11:59 PM US Mountain Standard Time
Abstract Submission Fee: 100.00 USD* Submission by this date receives 50.00 USD discount. *50.00 USD will be applied to Registration Fee when you register
Abstract Details: It is best to submit your abstract early. Abstract and registration spaces are limited and may fill prior to the abstract or discounted registration deadlines. Submitting an abstract does not constitute or guarantee registration.
Submitting your abstract early allows us to:
submit your abstract to organizers to be considered for a short talk
accept your abstract online
include your abstract on our website and in our secure mobile app
reserve your space at the meeting for a poster presentation.**
**Submitting an abstract does not constitute or guarantee registration. (The Abstract Deadline: is March 8, 2016)
Global Health Travel Award Deadline:
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and complete the other required steps (verify your contact information and submit a recommendation letter)
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Scholarship Deadline: February 4, 2016
*All deadlines end at 11:59 PM US Mountain Standard Time
Scholarship Details:
You MUST submit your abstract by the Scholarship Deadline and complete the other required steps (submit a scholarship application and submit a mentor letter) to be considered for a scholarship.
*All deadlines end at 11:59 PM US Mountain Standard Time
Abstract Submission Fee: 100.00 USD* *50.00 USD will be applied to Registration Fee when you register
Details: It is best to submit your abstract early. Abstract and registration spaces are limited and may fill prior to the abstract or discounted registration deadline. Submitting an abstract does not constitute or guarantee registration.
Submitting your abstract by the Abstract Deadline allows us to:
submit your abstract to organizers to be considered for a short talk
include your abstract on our website and in our secure mobile app
reserve your space at the meeting for a poster presentation.**
**Submitting an abstract does not constitute or guarantee registration. Abstracts submitted after the Abstract Deadline will NOT be considered for a short talk.
(Discounted Abstract Deadline: is February 4, 2016)
Discounted Registration Deadline: April 5, 2016
*All deadlines end at 11:59 PM US Mountain Standard Time
*Includes 50.00 USD of your abstract submission fee
Registration spaces are limited and may fill prior to discounted registration deadline.
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Things to Do
= Walking distance (within 1/2 mile of conference center)
= FREE Shuttle/Bus available
= Shuttle/Bus required
= Car/Taxi required
= Not Available
Suggestion: To find other attendees who may want to join you in activities, use the message board located near the Registration Desk. Post your contact information and activity of interest, and be sure to check the message board during the meeting for posts by fellow attendees.
During your stay in Whistler, enjoy one of the many special discounts on transportation, activities and dining offered by Tourism Whistler! For more information and to book, visit "www.whistler.com/activities/winter"
Do you love to ski and are attending more than one Keystone Symposia conference this year? If so, think about purchasing a Season Pass! There are 2 passes to consider depending on meeting and travel locations. Season passes are typically available to purchase through November, so act early. The EPIC Pass includes ski resorts in Keystone, Breckenridge, Park City, Whistler, Tahoe, and more. The IKON Pass includes ski resorts in Tahoe, Colorado, Banff, as well as Taos, NM, Big Sky Resort, MT and Alta/Snowbird, UT. Typically, the value of the pass pays for itself in as little as 5-6 days of skiing. For more information on the passes as well as prices, restrictions and packages, make sure to check out their websites.
Not a skier? Whistler Resort offers a variety of activities for enjoyment during your stay. The Village offers shops, galleries, spas, fitness centers and many excellent restaurants.
Flyfishing
Valley Fishing Guides, Ltd. provides discounted trips for Keystone Symposia attendees!
Mention the “KEYSTONE CONFERENCE” in order to receive a 10% discount on Half-day or Full-day Guided Flyfishing Trips!
• 10% discount on all purchases with rates starting under $300
• All gear is provided
• ADVANCE BOOKING is required at least 48 hours in advance
• Pick up may be available depending on the number of people, time, and prior booking.
• Pick-up available in Whistler only
For more information, call Clint at (877) 858-7688 or (604) 938-4458, or visit the website at: Valley Fishing
Hiking
Several trails are easily accessible during the winter months with snow shoes. Rental stores are located throughout the village. The Whistler Village has an outdoor mall which is maintained for pedestrians all winter long.
Snowboarding
Whistler Blackcomb does allow snowboarding, with pricing the same as that for skiing. Equipment rental is available throughout the resort.
Snowshoeing
Whistler is a great spot for snowshoeing. Equipment rentals and packages are available throughout the Village. For trails, rates and more information, go to Whistler Snowshoeing
Other
Whistler Tasting Tours is a progressive dining experience that takes a group of guests with a local tour guide to 5 restaurants in Whistler Village where they enjoy a course of a meal at each. The guide plays a trivia poker game and provides interesting facts and information along the way that includes prizes. There are two dining tours that depart at 5pm, a lunch tour that departs at 12:30pm or a dessert tour that departs at 8:30pm. They are also able to create custom tours if there are specific budgets, time restrictions, or special requests that need to be met. You can find out more information about each of their tours here or on these flat sheets. Keystone Symposia attendees can use the promo code: Keystone2019 when booking to apply a 15% tour discount on all tours, not including wine pairings for dinner tours.
Spa
Check with your hotel concierge for on site spa services. In addition, check out Scandinave Spa for traditional therapies for modern tensions.
Amounts are in Canadian dollars
The above information is provided as a courtesy to our conferees and is subject to change without notice.
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= Walking distance (within 1/2 mile of conference center)
= FREE Shuttle/Bus available
= Shuttle/Bus required
= Car/Taxi required
= Not Available
