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.
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at its meetings. To this end, please review and comply with our policies.
** Meeting has ended **
Discounted Abstract Deadline: September 19, 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 October 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: September 19, 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 September 19, 2016)
Discounted Registration Deadline: November 9, 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.
Please be advised that some meeting participants have received calls and emails from a number of different housing services,
including "Exhibitors Housing Services," “Expo 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, without any actual knowledge to that effect, and pressure you into giving them your credit card number to make a
lodging reservation with them.
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 any calls or correspondence you might have received to
Keystone Symposia and book only through lodging links in your Keystone Symposia account, an established travel agency
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
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? Downtown Breckenridge offers an array of galleries, historical museums, restaurants, and many shops. In addition, there is a nordic center and sleigh rides.
Check out the tasting room of the highest winemaking facility in the world right on Main Street, Breckenridge ,Click here to learn more about Continental Divide Winery and see their location and hours.
Carboy Winery is a Colorado winery that also has a tasting room on Main Street Breckenridge. Click here to learn more and for location and hours
Breck’s five interconnected peaks offer amazing variety for every skill level. Peak 10 offers steep runs and challenging moguls. Peak 9 is best for beginners. Situated in the heart of the resort, Peak 8 is packed with trails for all levels. Intermediate skiers will feel at home on Peak 7’s blue runs, while those seeking an above-treeline experience will get their thrills on Peak 6.
More Ski Information:
Discount Lift Tickets:
2019-20 Keystone Symposia discount lift ticket rates are TBD.
Ski storage/lockers: There is complimentary ski storage in each Beaver Run Resort building.
Equipment rentals:
Breck Sports, conveniently located at Beaver Run Resort, makes renting easy. 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 afternoon before you ski, so you can hit the snow early on your first day! 2020 rates and booking links are TBD and will be posted once negotiated.
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 Area Notes:
Vouchers are available up to 3 days before the start of the conference. Those can be picked up from the Beaver Run front desk. Make sure to mention Keystone Symposia. Vouchers are not valid on holidays or holiday weekends.
Ski-In/Ski-Out...be on and off the slopes quickly!
Snowboarding
See "Skiing"
Snowshoeing
Breckenridge Nordic Center, 970-453-6855 Breckenridge Nordic Center offers a discount to Keystone Symposia attendees $TBD day pass $TBD for rentals $TBD for snowshoe tours. Please have show your name badge for discounted rate.
To get to the Nordic Center, take the Black Route from Beaver Run on the Breck Free Ride.
2020 rates will be posted once they are negotiated.
X-country Skiing
Breckenridge Nordic Center, 970-453-6855 Breckenridge Nordic Center offers a discount to Keystone Symposia attendees $TBD day pass $TBD for rentals Please have show your name badge for discounted rate. 2020 prices will be posted once they are negotiated
Breckenridge Resort's Epic Discovery Program has a variety of activities that highlight the stunningly beautiful and rich environment that is summer time in the Rocky Mountains. Whether you have an hour or a full day, craft your day your way with a pass, add on a ziplinetour, or just enjoy a scenic chair ride. Click here to see a full size map with all of the different zones and camps each with their own unique activities and areas of focus.
The mountain opens for summer activities starting on Friday, June 8th and attendees of Keystone Symposia can get a discount of 10% off of their window rates. This makes a one day adult pass $80 for unlimited activities and for children under 54" only $56. Discounts are also valid on their Pioneer Pack which gets the ticket holder 3 scans/activities on the mountain (excluding Canopy Tour, Breck Flyer and Guided Activities).
Meta Yoga Studios is offering our attendees a discounted rate on their drop in classes at their studio.
Prices will be posted once they are negotiated.
There are several options for getting to and from the yoga studio from Beaver Run. If the weather is nice, the 15 minute walk is about .7 miles (just over a kilometer). The Breck Free Ride's "Blue Route" will take you from the Beaver Run Resort to about a block from the studio (Stop # 25) The bus runs every 20 minutes. Finally, Beaver Run offers a courtesy shuttle to all their guests, call ahead at 970-453-6000 and allow extra time for pick ups.
Music Hall in Frisco
Check out their website for complete list of shows. Frisco is 9 miles north of Breckenridge. Lake Dillon Theatre Company is a professional theatre and provides unique cultural experiences through performing arts. The theatre is 14 miles from Beaver Run Resort Breckenridge Backstage Theatre is The oldest year-round theatre company on Colorado's Western Slope and it is right here in Breckenridge.
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= Walking distance (within 1/2 mile of conference center)
= FREE Shuttle/Bus available
= Shuttle/Bus required
= Car/Taxi required
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