Immunometabolism, Metaflammation and Metabolic Disorders (D6)
Scientific Organizers: Gökhan S. Hotamisligil, Ruslan M. Medzhitov and Karine Clément
April 14—18, 2019
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Supported by the Directors' Fund
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DEADLINES: *All deadlines end at 11:59 PM US Mountain Standard Time
Scholarship Deadline: Dec 18, 2018
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Discounted Abstract Deadline: Dec 18, 2018
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Abstract Deadline: Jan 15, 2019
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Discounted Registration Deadline: Feb 12, 2019
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Discounted Abstract Deadline: December 18, 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 January 15, 2019)
Global Health Travel Award Deadline:
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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.
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Scholarship Deadline: December 18, 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 December 18, 2018)
Discounted Registration Deadline: February 12, 2019
*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
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? Fairmont Hotel Vancouver is a located in downtown Vancouver and is within a few minutes' walk of boutiques, shopping and many great restaurants. Stanley Park just a moment away and offers great opportunities for a relaxing stroll in a beautiful environment.
Grouse Mountain Ski Area offers discounts to Keystone Symposia attendees and their guests; see below for more information.
More Ski Information:
Discount Lift Tickets: Grouse Mountain Ski Area offers a 10% discount on lift tickets, rentals and lessons during the 2018-2019 season. Discounts are offered to both Keystone Symposia attendees and their family members with a valid Keystone Symposia ID Badge presented at the ticket office. Family members can obtain a Keystone Symposia ID Badge at the Registration Desk. Tickets can be purchased from Guest Services or from the Ticket Centre at Grouse Mountain. Ticket prices are subject to change.
For more information on Keystone Symposia special pricing, Click Here
A shuttle to the ski area may be provided depending upon snow conditions. If a shuttle is not provided, the ski area can be reached by using a private vehicle or public transit. Avis Car Rental is next door to the Fairmont Vancouver. Public transit offers regular service to and from the base of Grouse Mountain via the Seabus to North Vancouver, and then the #236 or #232 bus to Grouse Mountain.
Equipment rentals:
Discounted equipment rental rates (10%) are also offered to Keystone Symposia attendees for rental of skis, boards, ice skates, snowshoes, clothing and more! Package rentals are also available. To reserve equipment or for information on rates, please call (604) 980-9311 or Click Here for more information.
Ski Area Notes:
Grouse Mountain Ski Area is approximately a 15-minute drive from downtown Vancouver by car.
Visit Granville Island Public Market, a waterfront open market full of fresh foods, hand made items, and art work . A great place to explore for an afternoon. More Information
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver: Other
Listed below are some of the businesses that you may want to contact for this activity.
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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
