Keystone Symposia aims to advance life science discovery through exchange and dialogue among a diverse community
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.
Scientific Organizers: Sarah Teichmann, Evan W. Newell and William J. Greenleaf
May 26—30, 2017
Clarion Hotel Sign, Stockholm, Sweden
Organized in collaboration with Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation and Science for Life Laboratory. Sponsored by Janssen R&D: Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated.
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.
** Registration currently unavailable **
Discounted Abstract Deadline: January 26, 2017
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 February 28, 2017)
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: January 26, 2017
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 January 26, 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.
Due to the constantly changing nature of travel, we urge people to research their own travel
requirements. This includes Passport and Visa requirements, documentation for re-entry into country
of residence and any other identification needed. Please allow sufficient time in advance of the
meeting for processing of all necessary documentation.
Be sure to confirm air and hotel arrangements at least 24 hours in advance of departure. As
a reminder, never leave your wallet and passport unattended while traveling, and have photocopies
of all identification and credit cards in case of theft or loss.
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) is the recommended airport for this conference. For specific airport information, visit Swedavia - Arlanda.
Arlanda Express is the fastest and most environmentally friendly way of travelling between Arlanda Airport and Stockholm City. With no stops on the way and trains leaving 4-6 times every hour, you will be whisked to your destination in just 20 minutes. The first train from Stockholm departs at approximately 04.30 and the last train from Arlanda departs at 01.05. Arlanda Express full capacity is about 20,000 passenger per day, one way.
Keystone Symposia attendees enjoy a TBD% discount off of the regular price, for a cost of TBD SEK one way, including 6% tax or TBD SEK round trip. In order to be eligible for the discount, you must make your reservations online, at Arlanda Express at least one hour before departure, and use discount code TBD. Discounted prices are valid from May 20- June 4, 2017, for adult/one way and adult/return trip tickets (including up to 4 children).
From the south
Drive E4/E20 towards Stockholm
Follow signs for Essingeöarna, then signs for Fridhemsplan
Follow signs for Norra Bantorget, look for the hotel on the right
From the north
Drive E4/E20 towards Stockholm
Follow signs for Norrtull and turn right for Stockholm C
Follow Sveavägen and turn right at Olof Palmes Gata
Drive forward and turn right at the crossing
You are now at Norra Bantorget, look for the hotel on the left
Due to the constantly changing nature of travel, we urge people to research their own travel requirements. This includes Passport and Visa requirements, documentation for re-entry into country of residence and any other identification needed. Please allow sufficient time in advance of the meeting for processing of all necessary documentation.
Be sure to confirm air and hotel arrangements at least 24 hours in advance of departure. As a reminder, never leave your wallet and passport unattended while traveling, and have photocopies of all identification and credit cards in case of theft or loss.
For information from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Sweden, visit Sweden Abroad.
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