Mitochondrial Biology in Heart and Skeletal Muscle (J1)

joint with the meeting on Mitochondria in Aging and Age-Related Disease (J2)

Scientific Organizers: E. Dale Abel and Andrea L. Hevener

January 13—17, 2019

Keystone Resort, Keystone, Colorado, USA

Supported by the 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 9, 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 October 17, 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 here to learn more about Global Health Travel Awards.

Scholarship Deadline: October 9, 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.

Click here to learn more about Scholarships.

Abstract Deadline: October 17, 2018

*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 9, 2018)

Discounted Registration Deadline: November 14, 2018

*All deadlines end at 11:59 PM US Mountain Standard Time

Registration Fee: 845.00 USD* (includes 200.00 USD discount)
Student Registration Fee: 620.00 USD* (must complete student verification form)

*Includes 50.00 USD of your abstract submission fee

After the Discounted Registration Deadline:

Registration Fee: 1045.00 USD*
Student Registration Fee: 820.00 USD* (must complete student verification form)

*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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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

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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.

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.
Site Provided Activity		Upon check-in at Keystone Resort, guests staying 2 days or more will receive "Play for Free" vouchers, which include: Free ice skating admission & $5.00 skate rentals– 1 coupon per person; Free yoga or fitness class – 1 coupon per person; Free 1 hour tennis court rental; Free daily Kidtopia events; Free night skiing on day of arrival! All activities are dependent on resort operating schedules, weather and availability and are subject to change. One (1) Group voucher for all individuals lodging in the same room will be provided upon check-in. All individuals who choose to participate in the free night ski upon arrival must arrive at the ticket office with the voucher together as a group. Access to night skiing will be provided at 4pm or later. ** Access to night skiing will be provided at 4pm or later
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..
Skiing		Getting to the lifts may require a car or free shuttle, depending on where you are staying at Keystone Resort. Keystone Resort
More Ski Information:		Discount Lift Tickets: KEYSTONE RESORT Keystone Resort is the ultimate mountain playground for all ages. With five above-tree-line bowls, night skiing and an in-bounds cat skiing program, the resort boasts over 3,000 acres of easy-to-expert ski terrain on three epic peaks.For the full list of rates and information including multiple day passes go to 2019 Lift Ticket Discount Rates. Keystone Resort ski tickets are fully interchangeable at Arapahoe Basin Ski Area. SKI SCHOOL AND LESSON RATES: Full day lift/lesson $161 (lesson only $126) Half day lift/lesson $151 (lesson only $116) ARAPAHOE BASIN SKI AREA For those of you looking for adventure, "A-Basin" is an exciting and varied terrain ski area for more experienced skier and riders. A-Basin offers discounted lift tickets to Keystone Symposia attendees and family members; just present your valid KS ID Badge at the Arapahoe Basin Ticket Office. A free shuttle to Arapahoe Basin is available every hour from the Summit Stage "River Run" stop at Keystone Resort. For a list of rates and info 2019 Arapahoe Basin Rates. 2019 lesson prices ALL SEASON LONG: Great deals on lessons -- for beginners or those who want to reach expert level -- are also available right at the base of the lifts! For more information about lessons or to purchase online, visit: Arapahoe Basin Lessons. 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 Equipment rentals: KEYSTONE RESORT Keystone Sports, where they have "Great Gear, Great Service, and Great People" offers discounts of up to 25% on ski & snowboard equipment rentals when attendees book online any time prior to rental pick up, at: www.rentskis.com/ksymposia. Rentals may be kept for multiple days and will follow the guest's lift ticket purchase, i.e.: purchase for "2 of 3 days." Guests are encouraged to book in advance because not only is it easier for those booking and paying but when you arrive to pick up your rentals, the line is shorter for those with advanced reservations, the discount is bigger, and there are more staff dedicated to these customers. Guests without a reservation can still receive up to a 10% discount on-site when they mention they are with Keystone Symposia. Attendees should pick up rentals no later than 7pm the night prior to skiing, and free overnight storage of rental equipment is available at all three Ski Rental Shop locations. For a full list of rates and detailed information click here. ARAPAHOE BASIN SKI AREA A-Basin offers a variety of deals on ski & snowboard equipment rentals. Inquire at the Arapahoe Basin Snow Sports Desk, where you can also buy your lesson package and a discounted Lesson Lift Ticket. For more specific information on rentals, including pricing, visit: 2019 Arapahoe Basin Rates. Upon check-in at Keystone Resort, guests staying 2 days or more will receive "Play for Free" vouchers, which include: Ski Area Notes: Free shuttles are available for transportation to and from Keystone Resort, Arapahoe Basin Ski Area and Keystone Nordic Center, from all lodging at Keystone Resort and from the Conference Center.
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. Click here for special pricing. **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 winter activities in Keystone Resort, click here. For a comprehensive list of summer activities in Keystone Resort, click here.

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.

Live Music		Lake Dillon Theatre Company Breckenridge Backstage Theatre
Galleries		There are many shops at both the Lakeside Village and in River Run. For a wider selection, the local Summit Stage buses can take you to Breckenridge, Frisco, or Dillon. Art on a Whim, 970-547-8399 Arts Alive Gallery, 970-453-0450 Blue River Fine Art Gallery, 970-453-4111 Breckenridge Gallery, 970-453-2592
Other		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. 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).
Dining		Visit Keystone Resort Restaurant Guide for information on all types and priced dining options.
Bars/Pubs		Visit Keystone Resort Restaurant Guide for information on all types of bars and pub food.
Coffee Shops		Visit Keystone Resort Restaurant Guide for information on all types of cafes and coffee shops in the resort.

Amounts are in US dollars

The above information is provided as a courtesy to our conferees and is subject to change without notice.