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
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at its meetings. To this end, please review and comply with our policies.
** Meeting has ended **
Discounted Abstract Deadline: November 2, 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 December 6, 2016)
Global Health Travel Award Deadline:
*All deadlines end at 11:59 PM US Mountain Standard Time
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
*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 November 2, 2016)
Discounted Registration Deadline: January 10, 2017
*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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is filling, without any actual knowledge to that effect, and pressure you into giving them your credit card number to make a
lodging reservation with them.
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representations to participants have been misleading. Please report any calls or correspondence you might have received to
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or directly with the hotel(s) listed on our website.
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.
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.
Admission fees included in cost of the tour.
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. Ski Taos Taos Ski Area closes in April. Meetings held in Taos in April will NOT have skiing available.
More Ski Information:
Discount Lift Tickets:
Taos Ski Valley is offering a 20% discount 2019 Keystone Symposia discounted lift tickets rates for Taos Ski Valley are:
Adult Full-day ticket $88
Teen Full-day ticket $72
Child Full-day ticket $56
No Discount on Half day Lift Tickets $90 which begins at 12:30 pm
Discount are available for Keystone Symposia attendees and their families. In order to receive 20% discount you must pre purchase your lift ticket by calling 800-776-1111 and mention Keystone Symposia. Discounts are not valid over Martin Luther King Weekend. Once purchased, you will receive a confirmation number and you will bring that to the ticket window for your lift ticket. Lift tickets purchased at the ticket window are full price. Half day lift tickets are $90 and starts at 12:30 pm.
The Sagebrush Inn & Suites provides shuttle transportation to Taos Ski Valley.
Enchanted Forest offers cross country skiing for those attendees who have a vehicle.
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:
20% Discount rentals are available at Taos Ski Valley. Various discounts on per-day rental packages are available as follows:
Call 800.776.1111 ahead of time and mention Keystone Symposia for the discount. Upon purchase, you will receive a confirmation number which can be turned in at the rental shop at Taos Ski Valley.
Ski Area Notes:
Driving to Taos Ski Valley takes about 45 minutes to an hour. Sagebrush offers daily shuttles to Taos Ski Valley based on breaks in the meeting. Sign up for the shuttles at registration
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
