2011 Celldance Contest—ASCB's Cell Biology Film Contest

Celldance Contest

ASCB is now accepting entries to the world’s leading cell biology film festival. Celldance seeks to open the eyes of the world to the best video and animated images that illuminate the wonders of cell biology.

In 2011, Celldance returns to its roots as a cell biology film contest, welcoming live videos, reset classic films (resetting 16mm black and white microscope films from—1960s and 1970s—into modern formats), and new animations. Under the auspices of the ASCB’s Public Information Committee, the Celldance judges are looking for the best videos, films, animations, and other dynamic imaging process that illuminate the structure and function of cells. Entries can be descriptive or experimental, newly created video, or classic 8/16mm films remastered on video. Animations, cartoons, and dynamic sequences from electron microscopy are also welcome. (We're dropping the still image competition this year.) Show your support for cell biology and the beauty and inspiration that cells can offer—submit your entry by September 27, 2011.

Learn more about Celldance.

The Cell: An Image Library™

CIL:12621

Chick Chorioallantoic Membrane (CAM). This scanning electron micrograph shows a section through part of a chick chorioallantoic membrane. A blood vessel has been fractured in the middle of CAM, revealing red blood cells packed within the vessel, by Prue Talbot and Goar Melkonian.

For more information, visit CIL:12621.

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Important Deadlines—2011 ASCB Annual Meeting: Abstracts, Travel/Childcare Awards, and More…

The ASCB Annual Meeting offers the opportunity to present your research, learn about the latest cutting-edge science, and network with peers and scientific leaders from around the world. The meeting is also a forum to recognize research efforts and other accomplishments of promising students and cell biology leaders. To encourage diversity, ASCB offers travel and childcare awards. Below are key deadlines that are quickly approaching. Don’t delay, take action today.

Abstract Submission Deadlines

July 28: Regular Abstracts (Minisymposium talk or poster consideration)
Sept. 1: Regular Abstracts (poster consideration only)
Oct. 13: Late Abstracts (poster consideration only)

Submit an abstract.

Travel/Childcare Award Application Deadline

Sept. 1: All travel and childcare award applications due.

To apply, go to the 2011 ASCB Annual Meeting homepage. Click on the Travel/Childcare Awards tab.

Help Us Promote the 2011 ASCB Annual Meeting in Denver

ASCB offers several ways to help publicize the 2011 ASCB Annual Meeting. Please help spread the word. The Annual Meeting online promotion kit contains:

Slides with detailed and general information: They provide a great opening or ending for your scientific talks.
A poster detailing the meeting’s scientific program—to print and post at your institution.
The Call for Abstracts PDF file with abstract deadlines and endorsements from past attendees and 2007 ASCB President Bruce Alberts.
A downloadable video featuring ASCB President Sandra Schmid who presents useful information about the host city, Denver, and the scientific program at the upcoming ASCB Annual Meeting.

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