Co-funding Institute(s):
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
ASM Conference on DNA Repair and Mutagenesis
May 30, 2009 - June 5, 2009
Fairmont Chateau Whistler, British Columbia, Canada
Contact for additional information: Dr. Peggy Hsieh, NIDDK 301-496-0306
DescriptionThe major goals of this conference are to disseminate novel, unpublished results, identify new technologies and clinical therapies, and foster new collaborations among participants. A hallmark of this conference is the exceptionally broad cross-section of participants in terms of research focus (basic, translational and clinical), age (the large meeting venue draws many younger scientists and graduate students as well as senior investigators; ASM is committing $20,000 to subsidize graduate student travel), institutional affiliation (academia, government, private industry and publishing) and geography. Numerous opportunities are provided for in-depth discussion during and after sessions and at meals including the popular evening poster sessions to promote informal interactions among all participants.
Additional Information: Conference Web Site