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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.
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
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: November 15, 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 19, 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 15, 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 15, 2016)
Discounted Registration Deadline: January 18, 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
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? 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.
Skiing
Buses to Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows are provided.
More Ski Information:
Discount Lift Tickets:
The best prices for skiing are on half-day tickets purchased at Granlibakken Tahoe. Please inquire upon your arrival for the conference at Granlibakken.
For full day lift ticket prices at Squaw Valley / Alpine Meadows and Homewood Mountain Resort, use the links provided below.
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.
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. The usual precautions should be taken while exercising in unfamiliar territory.
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.
Museums
North Tahoe Museums offer visitors a chance to explore the area's rich pioneer history with numerous historical sites all in a beautiful setting.
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
