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: J. Keith Joung, Emmanuelle Charpentier and Olivier Danos
January 8—12, 2017
Beaver Run Resort, Breckenridge, Colorado, USA
Sponsored by Biogen, Editas Medicine, Inc., Merck & Co., Inc., Novo Nordisk A/S, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Sangamo Therapeutics, Inc. and Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
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: September 19, 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 October 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: September 19, 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 September 19, 2016)
Discounted Registration Deadline: November 9, 2016
*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
Do you love to ski and are attending more than one Keystone Symposia conference this year? If so, you might want to consider purchasing a VAIL RESORT'S EPIC PASS! Now that ski resorts in Colorado, Park City, Whistler, Tahoe, and some in the Midwest and East are included in the pass, the value of the pass is covered in sometimes as little as 5-6 days of skiing. For more information on the pass as well as prices, restrictions and packages, click here.
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 Breckenridge offers an array of galleries, historical museums, restaurants, and many shops. If you enjoy shopping classy boutique thrift and supporting a good cause, stop by For Pet's Sake located right on Main Street.
In order to receive the discounted rate, be sure to pick up a voucher from the Keystone Symposia Registration desk located at the meeting. All prices listed are for the 2016-2017 Winter Ski Season and are subject to change.
Half Day Lift Tickets Breckenridge Ski Resort offers half day tickets starting at 12 PM for $TBD and at 2 PM for $TBD. No coupon or voucher is needed to receive these rates.
Adult Ski School offers discounted lessons to Keystone Symposia attendees ONLY -- this offer is not available for family members or children of attendees -- who show their discounted lift ticket at the Ski School window.
Full Day lesson: $TBD
Half Day lesson: $TBD
Purchased through Ski School:
Full Day Lift & Lesson with voucher: $TBD
Half Day Lift & Lesson with voucher: $TBD
Adaptive Skiing and Snowboarding: The Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center (BOEC) provides lessons for all adaptive needs for adults and kids with mental and physical disabilities. To get more information, click here, or call 970-453-6422 or 1-800-383-2632
Ski storage/lockers: There is complimentary ski storage in each Beaver Run Resort building.
Equipment rentals:
Breck Sports, conveniently located at Beaver Run Resort, strives to make your rental experience the best it can be. Breck Sports makes renting easy. From a custom reservation url with a group discount to on-site discount cards to free overnight equipment storage to daily shoe storage, Breck Sports goes above and beyond. With 8 slope side locations you can exchange, upgrade or return your equipment at any base area. You can also get fitted for equipment the day before you ski, so you can hit the snow early on your first day!
To book now and receive a 25% rental discount, go to: www.rentskis.com/ksymposia
To receive a rental discount without an advanced reservation, please pick up a coupon at Registration to save up to 10% and show Keystone Symposia ID Badge.
For the full list of rates, click here.
*Discounted prices for equipment rental do not include sales tax or optional equipment damage waiver.
Ski Area Notes:
For conferees arriving early, stop by Conference Services office to obtain a voucher for lift ticket discounts. Vouchers are not valid on holidays or holiday weekends.
Breckenridge Nordic Center is happy to offer discounts to Keystone Symposia attendees on trail passes and rentals. When attendees say they are with Keystone Symposia they will receive a $TBD discount off of rentals and trail passes, making each only $TBD. To get to the Nordic Center, take the green line on the Breck Free Ride. For more information, Breckenridge Nordic Center, 970-453-6855
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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
