Sex and Gender Factors Affecting Metabolic Homeostasis, Diabetes and Obesity (C6)
Scientific Organizers: Franck Mauvais-Jarvis, Deborah Clegg and Arthur P. Arnold
March 19—22, 2017
Granlibakken Tahoe, Tahoe City, California, USA
Supported by the Directors' Fund
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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.
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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 15, 2016)
Discounted Registration Deadline: January 18, 2017
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Registration spaces are limited and may fill prior to discounted registration deadline.
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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 Symposia has arranged for a free ski shuttle during meeting breaks. Take these dates and locations into consideration when booking your lift ticket online.
For M3: Origins of Allergic Disease: Microbial, Epithelial and immune Interactions, the shuttle schedule is as follows:
March 25th – Homewood
March 26th – Squaw
March 27th Alpine
Not a skier? Granlibakken Tahoe has a excellent heated swimming pool, a maintained sledding hill with rental sleds, cross country ski trails with cross country ski rentals, and miles of trails for snowshoeing.
For non skiers/riders, Squaw Valley is offering a Tram lift ticket with 1 hour of tubing for $45. Call 1-800-403-0206 and book early for the deal.
Skiing
Buses to Homewood, Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows are provided during meeting breaks.
More Ski Information:
Discount Lift Tickets: Squaw Valley is widely known as one of North America’s most renowned ski resorts, with a legacy of ski culture and mountain energy dating back to the 1960 Winter Olympics, and a spirit of adventure that has driven professional freeskiers to call it home.
A true local's favorite, Alpine Meadows is known for its down-home feel and approachable hospitality, all of which keep Alpine Meadows true to it’s roots and mean the skiing and riding experience always comes first.
Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows has also offered Keystone Symposia attendees a discount booking page for lift tickets, rentals, lessons and food vouchers. M3,Book here by March 18 (for the M3 meeting), tickets will be mailed to your home, make sure to bring them with you to Tahoe. Squaw/Alpine is offering a Spring Ticket Trio. For $279 you get 3 flexible lift tickets to Squaw and/or Alpine Meadows, to be used by 1, 2, or 3 people. Click here for more info and to purchase.
Homewood Mountain has unbeatable views because of it’s close proximity to Lake Tahoe. With a mere distance of 280 steps, Madden Chair is the nearest chairlift to the lake in the entire basin. Homewood offers free shuttles from Granlibakken, two times every morning and back again by request. Click here for the best possible rates at Homewood Mountain. Prices start at $49 for midweek skiing, but you must act as soon as possible to take advantage of the lowest rates.
Ski storage/lockers: Granlibakken rooms have ski storage available.
Equipment rentals:
All Alpine and Cross Country ski rentals are available on-site through Granlibakken Tahoe.
Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows are offering Keystone Symposia attendees a discount on rentals if booked ahead of time. Book here by January 24 (for the B1 meeting), and the rental voucher will be delivered to Granlibakken and available when you check in.
Ski Area Notes:
You can ski or snowshoe on trails right outside the backdoor of the resort. Paige’s Meadow is a beautiful very natural back country area. Click here for more information on skiing, boarding, snowshoeing and sledding on site at Granlibakken.
Buses to Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows are provided.
Snowshoeing
Just outside Granlibakken Tahoe is Tahoe XC. Rentals as well as passes can be purchased at the Day Lodge. Tahoe XC
X-country Skiing
Right outside the back door of Granlibakken Tahoe is a wonderful cross country trail that takes you directly into Tahoe City. Rentals are available through Granlibakken Tahoe.
Other
The area around the conference area is full of great snowmobiling trails. Granlibakken Tahoe has a sledding hill that provides the opportunity for exciting entertainment for the whole family. Rentals are available at the resort.
Spa
Lighthouse Spa at Granlibakken offers therapeutic spa treatments in a blissful setting with refreshing views of the surrounding forest and hills.
Fitness Center
There is a fitness center at the base of Granlibakken Road.
Swimming
Outdoor heated pool and hot tub are available year-round at Granlibakken Tahoe.
Tahoe City boasts a variety of restaurants and bars; stop in to grab a quick meal or relax while you get to know the other attendees.
Dining
Tahoe City, where there are many cozy and unique dining options, is just one mile from Granlibakken Tahoe. Tahoe City Dining
Market/Grocery
Grocery stores or markets are a great place to purchase snacks to take back to your room. Some rooms may have mini refrigerators, but please phone the resort prior to arrival to inquire whether one is available.
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
