Keystone Symposia aims to advance life science discovery through exchange and dialogue among a diverse community
of scientists participating in our high-quality research conferences throughout the world. In this spirit, all
Keystone Symposia events are open to all, and the organization strives for an inclusive and welcoming environment.
We highly value diversity of opinions and experiences at our conferences and in the scientific community.
The participation of scientists from ALL countries and backgrounds is extremely important to our organization.
The recent White House Executive Order could potentially restrict the scientific diversity at Keystone Symposia
conferences, thereby diminishing the excellence of our meetings, thwarting efforts toward inclusion of all attendees
and discouraging collaboration among different scientific cultures that is vital to the advancement of science.
At Keystone Symposia, we remain committed to these principles. We are therefore working on behalf of all those
who wish to attend Keystone Symposia conferences to ensure that they receive the attention needed to facilitate
their attendance within the boundaries of the law in this very fluid situation.
We are aware that this Executive Order, if reinstated, may impact not just scientists, students and postdoctoral
fellows who are nationals of the affected nations, and living in those countries, but also nationals of those
countries who are now working or studying elsewhere. Reinstatement may also result in changes in the visa
issuance process that could delay approval of visas required for nationals from certain countries who wish
to attend our conferences. Anyone affected who has submitted an abstract or registered for one of our upcoming
conferences but who may no longer be able to attend the conference due to the Executive Order should not hesitate
to contact our Attendee Services Department (+1 800-253-0685; +1 970-262-1230; info@keystonesymposia.org)
for assistance.
Scientific Organizers: James L. Manley, Siddhartha Mukherjee and Gideon Dreyfuss
March 5—8, 2017
Sagebrush Inn & Suites, Taos, New Mexico, USA
Supported by the Directors' Fund
BEWARE of booking lodging through companies unaffiliated with Keystone Symposia. Click here for more details.
Keystone Symposia is committed to maintaining a positive and respectful environment
at its meetings. To this end, please review and comply with our policies.
** Meeting has ended **
Discounted Abstract Deadline: November 2, 2016
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 December 6, 2016)
Global Health Travel Award Deadline:
Global Health Travel Award Details:
You MUST complete your Global Health Travel Award appplication by the Global Health Travel Award Deadline
and complete the other required steps (verify your contact information and submit a recommendation letter)
to be considered for a travel award.
Click hereto learn more about Global Health Travel Awards.
Scholarship Deadline: November 2, 2016
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.
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 November 2, 2016)
Discounted Registration Deadline: January 10, 2017
*Includes 50.00 USD of your abstract submission fee
Registration spaces are limited and may fill prior to discounted registration deadline.
Please be advised that a few meeting participants have received calls and emails from a number of different housing services -
"Exhibitors Housing Services", "Global Housing", etc. THESE COMPANIES ARE NOT AFFILIATED WITH KEYSTONE SYMPOSIA and are not
authorized by Keystone Symposia to contact you. These companies may tell you that the meeting is filling and seek to take
your lodging reservation and obtain your credit card number. We highly recommend that you not make a reservation with these
companies or any other housing service! These companies' representations to participants have been misleading. Please report
to Keystone Symposia any calls or correspondence you might have received and book only through the lodging link on our website,
an established travel agency, or directly with the hotel.
Things to Do
= Walking distance (within 1/2 mile of conference center)
= FREE Shuttle/Bus available
= Shuttle/Bus required
= Car/Taxi required
= Not Available
Tours for Keystone Symposia attendees: Sagebrush Inn creates small tours for the Keystone Symposia conferees. These tours are conducted by long time locals with a great love of the area.
Don't forget your winter coats, hats, boots and gloves.
C3 Tour Times March 6-8
Monday March 6, 12:30-4:30pm $48:Taos HighlightsTour
Tuesday, March 7, 12:30-4:30pm $42: Sacred Mineral Springs
Wednesday, March 8, 12:30-4:30pm $67: Wine Tour
Admission fees included.
Guide gratuity not included.
Lunch not included.
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.
Not a skier? Downtown Taos is a shuttle or rental car ride away from Sagebrush Inn... there you will find unique shops, great local cuisine, book stores and plenty of historical landmarks.
Sightseeing
Tours for Keystone Symposia attendees: Sagebrush Inn creates small tours for the Keystone Symposia conferees. These tours are conducted by long time locals with a great love of the area.
Don't forget your winter coats, hats, boots and gloves.C3 Tour Times March 6-8
Monday March 6, 12:30-4:30pm $48: Taos HighlightsTour
Tuesday, March 7, 12:30-4:30pm $42: Ojo Mineral Springs
Wednesday, March 8, 12:30-4:30pm $67: Wine Tour
Admission fees included.
Guide gratuity not included.
Lunch not included.
Other
A trip to Taos is not complete without an excursion to Taos Pueblo located about a 15 minute drive from the Sagebrush. It has been the home to the native people for over 1000 years continuously and is open year round for visitors. For more information, visit Taos Pueblo
Hiking
Hiking trails at the Rio Grande Bridge or the mountains below the ski area are quickly reached by private car. Rent a vehicle in town for further exploration of the Taos area.
Skiing
Taos Ski Area is 40 minutes from Taos. A free shuttle will be provided for your convenience. Taos Ski Area closes in April. Meetings held in Taos in April will NOT have skiing available.
More Ski Information:
Discount Lift Tickets:
2017 Keystone Symposia discounted lift tickets rates for Taos Ski Valley are:
Half day tickets begin early -- at 10:30am -- for Keystone Symposia attendees and their families. Show your Keystone Symposia ID Badge at the ticket window to receive the discounted rate or Keystone confirmation letter/email.
For a full list of information, rates, and contact information click here
Keystone Symposia provides shuttle transportation to Taos Ski Valley.
Enchanted Forest offers cross country skiing for those attendees who have a vehicle.
Family members can also receive lift ticket discounts; please inquire at the Keystone Symposia Registration Desk for details. Tickets prices are subject to change.
Learn more details about skiing in Taos at Ski Taos.
Ski storage/lockers: Attendees who rent from Taos Ski Valley are welcome to keep skis and snowboards at the Taos Ski Valley Ski Lockers, located at the base area, free of charge for as many days as the equipment is rented. Attendees who bring their own equipment may also use Taos Ski Valley storage lockers.
Equipment rentals:
Discount rentals are available at Taos Ski Valley. Various discounts on per-day rental packages are available as follows:
Sport Skis: $TBD
Performance Skis: $TBD
High Performance: $TBD
Child Sport Skis: $TBD
Snowboard: $TBD
Attendees will need to show valid KS ID Badge in order to receive the discounted rate.
Ski Area Notes:
Driving to Taos Ski Valley takes about 45 minutes to an hour. Taos Ski Valley closes in April.
NEED SKI LESSONS?
Ski School discounts are available to Keystone Symposia attendees with valid KS ID Badge!
Adult Ski School:
Taos Ski Valley offers group lessons for all ability levels above beginner. Classes begin at 9:45 AM every day. A 2-hour group lesson is $60. Private lessons are available; please call the ski school to reserve your space at 575-776-2291 ext. 2355.
Never skied or boarded before? Try our Yellowbird/board Package. A full day package includes 4 hours of lessons, a
beginner lift ticket and sport rentals. Yellowbird/board: One day $130, Two day $170.
Taos Ski Area now allows snowboarding and is 40 minutes from Taos. A free shuttle will be provided for your convenience.
Snowshoeing
Guided Snowshoe Trips in New Mexico's Pristine Wilderness!
Join Taos Snowshoe Adventures for an unforgettable journey into New Mexico's majestic Sangre de Cristo Mountains, near Taos and Santa Fe. Enjoy the freedom of winter touring on a pair of lightweight and versatile snowshowshoes! Visit www.snowshoetaos.com or call (800) 758-5262 for more information.
Enchanted Forest is New Mexico's largest full-service cross country ski, and snowshoe area, offering 33km of trails groomed for both classic and feestyle skiing and 15 km devoted to snowshoes. Located just 3 miles east of Red River, NM on the Carson National Forest, Enchanged Forest offers the best of all worlds - stunning mountain vistas and meandering forest trails which give a back country feel in a groomed, patrolled area. For more information visit www.enchantedforestxc.com
Snowshoeing is weather dependant.
X-country Skiing
Enchanted Forest is New Mexico's largest full-service cross country ski, and snowshoe area, offering 33km of trails groomed for both classic and feestyle skiing and 15 km devoted to snowshoes. Located just 3 miles east of Red River, NM on the Carson National Forest, Enchanged Forest offers the best of all worlds - stunning mountain vistas and meandering forest trails which give a back country feel in a groomed, patrolled area.
With over 80 art galleries, Taos has something for all types of tastes. Click here for a great list of local galleries!
And Click here for more information about the Taos art community!
Live Music
There is live local music played at the Sagebrush Inn on selected nights. Call ahead for details.
Museums
Taos Museums provide a glimpse into the deep and rich history of the area and it's native people.
Dining
For the most comprehensive list of dining options in and around Taos, visit Taos Dining
Market/Grocery
Grocery stores or markets are a great place to purchase snacks for your room to help save money. Cheese, crackers, fruit and drinks keep well in the room. Some rooms may have mini refrigerators. Call the resort before your arrival to find out if one is available. Inquire with the front desk to see where the closest grocery store is.
Amounts are in US 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
