Scientific Organizers: Peter D. Kwong, Brandon DeKosky and Jeffrey B. Ulmer
February 10—14, 2019
Keystone Resort, Keystone, Colorado, USA
Supported by Directors' Fund
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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: October 23, 2018
*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 November 7, 2018)
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: October 23, 2018
*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 October 23, 2018)
Discounted Registration Deadline: December 6, 2018
*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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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
Keystone Resort is a mecca for summer outdoor adventure! Keystone offers 2 award-winning golf courses, miles of mountain bike trails, hiking, horseback riding, fly-fishing, and whitewater rafting near by.
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.
Sightseeing
NOT A SKIER? You can still enjoy breathtaking mountain views at nearly 13,000 feet in elevation! For only $25, Arapahoe Basin's "Lift and Lunch" deal includes a lift ride to and from Black Mountain Lodge, plus a $20 voucher toward any lunch menu item(s). Check out select Black Mountain Lodge menu samplings at: Arapahoe Basin Lift and Lunch. Catch a ride up to A-Basin via the free Summit Stage bus that leaves from the River Run stop every hour.
Ice Fishing
Alpine Fishing Adventures offers fully guided ice fishing trips on Lake Dillon. They provide ice fishing huts with heaters, all gear, tackle, bait and ice fishing sonars. Click Here for details. Book online or call 303-885-6292
Biking
Keystone Sports Rentals rents a variety of different bikes, from downhill bikes, freeride bike, and cruiser bikes for the bike path. When you book ahead of time, online, you save 20%.
Rec Path Map shows Summit County Paved Recreational Pathways System
Flyfishing
Alpine Fishing Adventures offers fully guided fly fishing trips on Lake Dillon. They provide waders, wading boots, rods, reels, and all tackle. Click Here for details. Book online or call 303-885-6292
Golfing
Keystone Resort offers two award-winning championship courses, Keystone Ranch Golf Course and The River Course at Keystone, which provides an exciting challenge to golfers of all abilities.
Call (970) 496-1488 to schedule your tee times and get rates! Be sure to mention if you are a Keystone Resort guest. You can also visit www.Golfkeystone.com and on the checkout page, use the promo code: stay
Are you arriving early to golf?? Consider signing up for the 16th Annual Golf Tournament taking place on Sunday, June 16. Click here for more information. Keystone Golf Clinics are also something to consider during your stay. Click here for more information on Saturday breakfast clinic. Click here for more information on Wednesday lunch clinic.
Hiking
Keystone Guided Hikes
has a variety of hikes, suitable for all ages and abilities. Enjoy Keystone's stunning Rocky Mountain setting, Colorado sunshine, and comfortable summer temperatures with a guided hike. Keystone Resort guests staying 2 or more nights are eligible for a free guided hike. See your hotel concierge for more details.
Ice Skating
Keystone is offering a discounted ice skate rentals at the 5 acre lake in the Lakeside Village. The lake is the largest outdoor Zamboni-maintained skating rink in North America. Ice Skating is available only at certain times of the year; please check the Keystone Resort web site for details. Click here for special offer.
Night Skiing
Night skiing is available at certain times of the year; please check Keystone Resort web site for details..
Snowshoeing
MOUNTAIN TOUR: There is no better way to experience the winter beauty of the Rocky Mountains than with a pair of snowshoes strapped to your feet. Mountain-top Snowshoe Trek takes you up to over 11,000 feet via enclosed gondola and then you begin your trek through spectacular wooded scenery. This is a moderate/difficult trek and the tour lasts 4 hours which includes the gondola travel time.
ECO TOUR on snowshoes - a great way to learn about the area, nature, history, mining times and life in the mountains. Also a good workout in a non-threatening way. Novices welcome. (minimum age is 7 years old). Tour is about 2.5 miles over level terrain and very educational. Tour takes approximately 2.5 hours. Add hot soup lunch buffet to this package for an additional charge.
**At meetings where snowshoeing tours are available, sign up sheets will be located on the message board at the meeting.
X-country Skiing
Keystone's Nordic Center offers more than 9 miles (16 km) of groomed trails and provides access to more than 35 miles (57 kilometers) of nearby packed trails through the White River National Forest (these trails require a 3-5 mile drive to reach the trail heads). Please call the Keystone Nordic Center at 970-496-4275. Click here for special pricing.
Other
For a comprehensive list of summer activities, including golf, mountain biking, hiking, summer snow tubing, wagon rides, horseback riding and more, all located at Keystone Resort, click here.
Keystone is near some of Colorado's best Whitewater Rafting. Kodi Rafting has an office in, nearby Frisco, and offers a variety of rafting and paddleboard adventures for all ability levels.
Other
Ready Paint Fire in Keystone is an art studio where you can paint pottery, canvas, or do other projects. Located near the Keystone Lake which is nearby the conference center and Keystone Lodge & Spa.
Other
Ready Paint Fire in Keystone is an art studio where you can paint pottery, canvas, or do other projects. Located near the Keystone Lake which is nearby the conference center and Keystone Lodge & Spa.
Fitness Center
Not all lodges at Keystone Resort have fitness centers; inquire as to the location of fitness centers available at Keystone Resort when reserving lodging.
Movie Theaters
An 8 theater stadium seating movie complex is located approximately six miles northwest of Keystone Resort. You can access it via the free Summit Stage bus system. Skyline 8 Cinema
Spa
The Spa at Keystone Lodge is within walking distance of the Keystone Conference Center
POOL & FITNESS CENTER:
Guests staying in either of the Keystone Resort hotels receive complimentary access to the Spa pool and fitness center areas. For guests staying in condos along the west side of Keystone Lake, complimentary access is also provided.
For more information, and to make reservations, visit The Spa at Keystone Lodge or call (970) 496-4118.
Swimming
Several of the lodges at Keystone Resort have pools; please ask for details when you make your room reservation.
The Outlets at Silverthorne provides a discount shopping experience and is just a 45 min free bus ride from Keystone Resort. Outlets at Silverthorne
Keystone Resort is spread out over five miles. There are restaurants in the villages and on the mountains; however, few restaurants are within walking distance of the Conference Center. **2019 Update: there is a small cafe now open inside the Conference Center.** We suggest that attendees purchase snacks and beverages for their rooms at one of the small groceries in the resort. For a comprehensive list of dining options in Keystone Resort, click here.
Market/Grocery
There are two grocery stores in Keystone that have the necessities for your stay at the resort. One is across from the Hyatt Place and the other is within 5 minutes walking of the Keystone Lodge at the traffic light (Highway 6's intersection with Tennis Club Road).
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= Walking distance (within 1/2 mile of conference center)
= FREE Shuttle/Bus available
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