Scientific Organizers: Olaf Sporns, Danielle Bassett and Jeremy Freeman
March 5—8, 2017
Eldorado Hotel & Spa, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA
Sponsored by Merck & Co., Inc. and Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited
BEWARE of booking lodging through companies unaffiliated with Keystone Symposia. Click here for more details.
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at its meetings. To this end, please review and comply with our policies.
Registered attendees of one meeting in a joint pair may participate in sessions of the other, pending space availability.
** Meeting has ended **
Discounted Abstract Deadline: November 3, 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 18, 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 3, 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 3, 2016)
Discounted Registration Deadline: January 11, 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
The New Mexico Culture Pass is your ticket to the treasures of New Mexico in 15 exceptional Museums and historic sites. From Indian treasures to space exploration, world-class folk art to super dinosaurs, our museums and historic sites celebrate the essence of New Mexico every day. At $25, the CulturePass invites you to visit each of the 15 state museums and historic sites once during a 12-month period. To order your CulturePass and begin the adventure today, visit New Mexico CulturePass.
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? The Eldorado Hotel is located in downtown Santa Fe and is convenient to the historic Governor's Plaza, famous Canyon Road and many other attractions.
Hiking
For those interested in learning more about the history of Santa Fe, visit Free Santa Fe Walking Tours.
Hiking in the high country of New Mexico during the fall and winter may require the same gear as skiing. For suggested day hikes in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, please inquire with the concierge, or visit All Trails - Santa Fe.
Historic and Cultural Tour of Old Santa Fe -- featured on "Good Morning America" and led by professional museum docent guides from Santa Fe's outstanding museums -- covers the most historic sites in Santa Fe's downtown historic district, including St. Francis Cathedral (Basilica) & Loretto Chapel. The professional guides provide enriching commentary on the history, culture, geology, art & architecture of old Santa Fe and Northern New Mexico. They also share great tips on Santa Fe's finest retail and most authentic Native American art. Tour cost includes professional guide fees (gratuity not included) and entrance fee to Loretto Chapel.
The customized half-day Bandelier National Monument excursion is a scenic journey into the Jemez mountain ranges of Northern New Mexico to visit the archaeological site of Bandelier National Monument. Guests will discover the ancient "cliff dwellings" of the Anasazi and enjoy investigating the petroglyphs and hiking to the caves of the "Ancient Ones."
Event cost includes includes transportation, professional guide fees (gratuity not included), entrance fees to Bandelier National Monument, gourmet boxed lunch and bottled water.
Representatives will be available at Registration to sign up attendees for the tours. Tours may be cancelled if minimum numbers aren't met. If you would like to make reservations in advance, please email Historic Walks of Santa Fe at historicwalksofsf@icloud.com, or call (505) 986-8388. Credit card information and billing address needed. Mastercard or Visa accepted.
Wine Country
New Mexico prides itself on its wine. There are a few tasting rooms in Santa Fe, ask your hotels concierge about these locations. With a private car you can also access some vineyards in Dixon, NM off Highway 68. Ask your concierge for directions.
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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
