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60 LIFE SCIENCE RESEARCH CONFERENCES IN AFRICA, ASIA, EUROPE, NORTH AMERICA AND SOUTH AMERICA

SEPTEMBER 2017—JUNE 2018

2017–2018 Conference Series




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Number of Nobel Prize winners who have participated

in Keystone Symposia

conferences

101

Attendees who rate Keystone

Symposia scientific content

excellent or very good

91%*

Attendees who formed a research

collaboration as a result of the conference

79%*

Attendees who acquired

knowledge at the conference that will alter their

research

82%*

*Based on 2015-2016 post-conference attendee survey data.

Distinct geographic

locations globally where Keystone

Symposia has held a conference

62

The Keystone Symposia 2017–2018 Conference Series


Vectors, Pathogens and Diseases: Current Trends and Emerging Challenges (T1)♦Organizers: Maureen Coetzee, Josiane Etang, Stephen Torr and Scott L. O’NeillSep 10–14, 2017 | Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani | Durban | South AfricaDeadlines: Discounted Abstract/Scholarship: May 11, ‘17; Abstract: Jun 13 ‘17; Discounted Registration: Jul 11, ‘17

Maternal-Fetal Crosstalk: Harmony vs. Conflict (T2)♦Organizers: Jeff Murray, Louis J. Muglia and Yoel SadovskyOct 4–8, 2017 | Westin Washington, DC City Center | Washington, DC | USADeadlines: Discounted Abstract/Scholarship: Jun 6, ‘17; Abstract: Jul 11, ‘17; Discounted Registration: Aug 10, ‘17

Regenerative Biology and Applications: Cell Differentiation, Tissue Organization and Biomedical Engineering (T3)Organizers: Paul K. Tam, Urban Lendahl and Freda D. MillerOct 15–19, 2017 | University of Hong Kong | Pok Fu Lam | Hong KongDeadlines: Discounted Abstract/Scholarship: Jun 15, ‘17; Abstract: Jul 13, ‘17; Discounted Registration: Aug 15, ‘17

Antimicrobials and Resistance: Opportunities and Challenges (T4)Organizers: Gautam Dantas and Jennifer A. LeedsOct 29–Nov 1, 2017 | Eldorado Hotel & Spa | Santa Fe, New Mexico | USADeadlines: Discounted Abstract/Scholarship: Jun 27, ‘17; Abstract: Jul 27, ‘17; Discounted Registration: Aug 29, ‘17

Frontiers of Serotonin Beyond the Brain (T5)Organizers: Fusun Kilic, Michael D. Gershon and Luc MaroteauxNov 12–15, 2017 | Doubletree by Hilton Park City – The Yarrow | Park City, Utah | USADeadlines: Discounted Abstract/Scholarship: Jul 11, ‘17; Abstract: Aug 10, ‘17; Discounted Registration: Sep 12, ‘17

Heart Failure: Crossing the Translational Divide (A1)Organizers: Yibin Wang, Joseph A. Hill and Carolyn LamJan 14 –18, 2018 | Keystone Resort | Keystone, Colorado | USADeadlines: Discounted Abstract/Scholarship: Sep 21, ‘17, Abstract: Oct 19, ‘17; Discounted Registration: Nov 20, ‘17

State of the Brain: Genetic Dissection of Brain Circuits and Behavior in Health and Disease (A2)Organizers: Sean Hill, Hongkui Zeng, Z. Josh Huang, and György BuzsákiJan 14–18, 2018 | Keystone Resort | Keystone, Colorado | USADeadlines: Discounted Abstract/Scholarship: Sep 21, ‘17; Abstract: Oct 19, ‘17; Discounted Registration: Nov 20, ‘17

T Cell Dysfunction, Cancer and Infection (A3)Organizers: Daniel C. Douek, W. Nicholas Haining and Jedd D. WolchokJan 16–20, 2018 | Beaver Run Resort | Breckenridge, Colorado | USADeadlines: Discounted Abstract/Scholarship: Sep 21, ‘17; Abstract: Oct 19, ‘17; Discounted Registration: Nov 20, ‘17

Plant Signaling: Molecular Pathways and Network Integration (A4)Organizers: Ken Shirasu, Uta Paszkowski and Christian S. HardtkeJan 21–24, 2018 | Granlibakken Tahoe | Tahoe City, California | USADeadlines: Discounted Abstract/Scholarship: Sep 25, ‘17; Abstract: Oct 23, ‘17; Discounted Registration: Nov 21, ‘17

Natural Products and Synthetic Biology: Parts and Pathways (J1)Organizers: Jon C. Clardy, Yi Tang and Sean F. BradyJan 21–24, 2018 | Resort at Squaw Creek | Olympic Valley, California | USADeadlines: Discounted Abstract/Scholarship: Sep 25, ‘17; Abstract: Oct 23, ‘17; Discounted Registration: Nov 21, ‘17

Tumor Metabolism (A5)Organizers: Heather Christofk, Christian Metallo and Alec KimmelmanJan 21–25, 2018 | Snowbird Resort | Snowbird, Utah | USADeadlines: Discounted Abstract/Scholarship: Sep 26, ‘17; Abstract: Oct 24, ‘17; Discounted Registration: Nov 27, ‘17

Cell Death, Inflammation and Adaptation to Tissue Stress (A6)Organizers: Pascal Meier, Eric H. Baehrecke and Kim NewtonJan 21–25, 2018 | Beaver Run Resort | Breckenridge, Colorado | USADeadlines: Discounted Abstract/Scholarship: Sep 27, ‘17; Abstract: Oct 25, ‘17; Discounted Registration: Nov 28, ‘17

Organ Crosstalk in Obesity and NAFLD (J3)Organizers: Gary J. Schwartz, Bei B. Zhang and Christoph Buettnerjoint with Bioenergetics and Metabolic Disease (J4)Organizers: Patrick Seale, Kendra K. Bence and P. Darrell NeuferJan 21–25, 2018 | Keystone Resort | Keystone, Colorado | USADeadlines: Discounted Abstract/Scholarship: Sep 28, ‘17; Abstract: Oct 26, ‘17; Discounted Registration: Nov 29, ‘17

DNA and RNA Methylation (A7)Organizers: Chuan He and Ting WangJan 21–25, 2018 | Fairmont Hotel Vancouver | Vancouver, British Columbia | CanadaDeadlines: Discounted Abstract/Scholarship: Sep 27, ‘17; Abstract: Oct 27, ‘17; Discounted Registration: Nov 28, ‘17

Ubiquitin Signaling (A8)Organizers: David Komander and Sylvie UrbéJan 28–Feb 1, 2018 | Granlibakken Tahoe | Tahoe City, California | USADeadlines: Discounted Abstract/Scholarship: Oct 2, ‘17; Abstract: Oct 31, ‘17; Discounted Registration: Nov 30, ‘17

Translational Systems Immunology (A9)Organizers: Sally John, Soumya Raychaudhuri, Michael Vincent and Mark M. DavisJan 28–Feb 1, 2018 | Snowbird Resort | Snowbird, Utah | USADeadlines: Discounted Abstract/Scholarship: Oct 2, ‘17; Abstract: Oct 31, ‘17; Discounted Registration: Nov 30, ‘17

Precision Genome Editing with Programmable Nucleases (B1)Organizers: Jin-Soo Kim, Feng Zhang and Daniel F. VoytasJan 28–Feb 1, 2018 | Keystone Resort | Keystone, Colorado | USADeadlines: Discounted Abstract/Scholarship: Oct 3, ‘17; Abstract: Nov 1, ‘17; Discounted Registration: Dec 5, ‘17

Emerging Technologies in Vaccine Discovery and Development (J5)♦Organizers: David Kaslow, Nicholas Jackson and Ann L. Leejoint with Progress and Pathways Toward an Effective HIV Vaccine (J6)♦Organizers: M. Juliana McElrath, Pamela J. Bjorkman and Beatrice H. HahnJan 28–Feb 1, 2018 | Fairmont Banff Springs | Banff, Alberta | CanadaDeadlines: Discounted Abstract/Scholarship: Oct 4, ‘17; Abstract: Nov 2, ‘17; Discounted Registration: Dec 6, ‘17

Atherosclerosis: Lessons Learned and Concepts Challenged (B2)Organizers: Laura F. Michael, Gerard Pasterkamp and Sekar KathiresanFeb 4–8, 2018 | Sagebrush Inn & Suites | Taos, New Mexico | USADeadlines: Discounted Abstract/Scholarship: Oct 5, ‘17; Abstract: Nov 7, ‘17; Discounted Registration: Dec 7, ‘17

Frontiers in Islet Biology and Diabetes (B3)Organizers: Matthias Hebrok, Seung K. Kim, Felicia Pagliuca and Anil BhushanFeb 4–8, 2018 | Keystone Resort | Keystone, Colorado | USADeadlines: Discounted Abstract/Scholarship: Oct 5, ‘17; Abstract: Nov 7, ‘17; Discounted Registration: Dec 7, ‘17

Cryo-EM from Cells to Molecules: Multi-Scale Visualization of Biological Systems (F1)Organizers: Georgios Skiniotis, Elizabeth Villa and Andrew B. WardFeb 4–8, 2018 | Granlibakken Tahoe | Tahoe City, California | USA Deadlines: Discounted Abstract/Scholarship: Oct 5, ‘17; Abstract: Nov 7, ‘17; Discounted Registration: Dec 7, ‘17

Cancer Epigenetics: New Mechanisms, New Therapies (B4)Organizers: François Fuks and Anne BrunetFeb 10–14, 2018 | Beaver Run Resort | Breckenridge, Colorado | USA Deadlines: Discounted Abstract/Scholarship: Oct 10, ‘17; Abstract: Nov 8, ‘17; Discounted Registration: Dec 12, ‘17

Phosphoinositide Biology: New Therapeutic Targets Beyond Class I PI3K (B5)Organizers: Emilio Hirsch, Tamas Balla and Cristina DoniniFeb 11–15, 2018 | Sagebrush Inn & Suites | Taos, New Mexico | USA Deadlines: Discounted Abstract/Scholarship: Oct 10, ‘17; Abstract: Nov 8, ‘17; Discounted Registration: Dec 12, ‘17

Emerging Cellular Therapies: T Cells and Beyond (B6)Organizers: Carl H. June, Marcela V. Maus and Bruce R. Blazarjoint with Lymphocytes and their Roles in Cancer (R1)Organizers: Iannis Aifantis, Ugur Sahin and Mikala EgebladFeb 11–15, 2018 | Keystone Resort | Keystone, Colorado | USA Deadlines: Discounted Abstract/Scholarship: Oct 11, ‘17; Abstract: Nov 9, ‘17; Discounted Registration: Dec 13, ‘17

Mobile Genetic Elements and Genome Plasticity (B7)Organizers: Marlene Belfort, Evan E. Eichler, Henry L. Levin and Lynne E. MaquatFeb 11–15, 2018 | Eldorado Hotel & Spa | Santa Fe, New Mexico | USADeadlines: Discounted Abstract/Scholarship: Oct 12, ‘17; Abstract: Nov 14, ‘17; Discounted Registration: Dec 14, ‘17

GPCR Structure and Function: Taking GPCR Drug Development and Discovery to the Next Level (B8)Organizers: Roger K. Sunahara and Christian FelderFeb 16–20, 2018 | Eldorado Hotel & Spa | Santa Fe, New Mexico | USADeadlines: Discounted Abstract/Scholarship: Oct 17, ‘17; Abstract: Nov 15, ‘17; Discounted Registration: Dec 18, ‘17

Regulation and Dysregulation of Innate Immunity in Disease (B9)Organizers: Lynda M. Stuart, Kathryn J. Moore and Kate L. JeffreyFeb 18–22, 2018 | Fairmont Hotel Vancouver | Vancouver, British Columbia | Canada Deadlines: Discounted Abstract/Scholarship: Oct 18, ‘17; Abstract: Nov 16, ‘17; Discounted Registration: Dec 18, ‘17

Antibodies as Drugs: Translating Molecules into Treatments (C1)Organizers: Paul W. H. I. Parren and Erica Ollmann SaphireFeb 25–Mar 1, 2018 | Whistler Conference Centre | Whistler, British Columbia | CanadaDeadlines: Discounted Abstract/Scholarship: Oct 24, ‘17; Abstract: Nov 21, ‘17; Discounted Registration: Dec 19, ‘17

Noncoding RNAs: Form, Function, Physiology (C2)Organizers: Joshua T. Mendell, Igor Ulitsky and Sohail F. TavazoieFeb 25–Mar 1, 2018 | Keystone Resort | Keystone, Colorado | USADeadlines: Discounted Abstract/Scholarship: Oct 24, ‘17; Abstract: Nov 21, ‘17; Discounted Registration: Dec 19, ‘17

Endoderm Development and Disease: Cross-Organ Comparison and Interplay (C3)Organizers: Xin Sun, Kat Hadjantonakis and Didier Y. R. StainierFeb 25–Mar 1, 2018 | Sagebrush Inn & Suites | Taos, New Mexico | USADeadlines: Discounted Abstract/Scholarship: Oct 25, ‘17; Abstract: Nov 28, ‘17; Discounted Registration: Dec 20, ‘17

Uncomplicating Diabetes: Reducing the Burden of Diabetes-Related End-Organ Injury (J7)Organizers: Mark E. Cooper, Thomas M. Coffman, Matthias G. von Herrath and Susan Quagginjoint with Vascular Biology and Human Diseases: From Molecular Pathways to Novel Therapeutics (J8)Organizers: Elisabetta Dejana, Anne C. Eichmann and Gavin O. ThurstonFeb 25–Mar 1, 2018 | Eldorado Hotel & Spa | Santa Fe, New Mexico | USA Deadlines: Discounted Abstract/Scholarship: Oct 25, ‘17; Abstract: Nov 28, ‘17; Discounted Registration: Dec 20, ‘17

Immunological Memory: Innate, Adaptive and Beyond (X1)Organizers: Rafi Ahmed, Susan M. Kaech and Joseph C. Sunjoint with Aging, Inflammation and Immunity (X2)Organizers: Bonnie B. Blomberg and Graham PawelecFeb 25–Mar 1, 2018 | Hyatt Regency Austin | Austin, Texas | USADeadlines: Discounted Abstract/Scholarship: Oct 26, ‘17; Abstract: Nov 29, ‘17; Discounted Registration: Dec 21, ‘17

Manipulation of the Gut Microbiota for Metabolic Health (X3)Organizers: Nathalie Delzenne and Liping Zhaojoint with Microbiome, Host Resistance and Disease (X4)Organizers: Wendy S. Garrett, Yasmine Belkaid and Janelle S. AyresMar 4–8, 2018 | Fairmont Banff Springs | Banff, Alberta | CanadaDeadlines: Discounted Abstract/Scholarship: Nov 1, ‘17; Abstract: Nov 30, ‘17; Discounted Registration: Jan 9, ‘18

Cells vs. Pathogens: Intrinsic Defenses and Counterdefenses (C4)Organizers: Sara R. Cherry, Craig R. Roy and Harmit S. MalikMar 23–26, 2018 | Hyatt Regency Monterey | Monterey, California | USA Deadlines: Discounted Abstract/Scholarship: Nov 21, ‘17; Abstract: Dec 19, ‘17; Discounted Registration: Jan 16, ‘18

Cancer Immunotherapy: Combinations (C5)Organizers: Chris R. Boshoff, Lieping Chen and Lisa CoussensMar 23–27, 2018 | Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth | Montreal, Québec | Canada Deadlines: Discounted Abstract/Scholarship: Nov 21, ‘17; Abstract: Dec 19, ‘17; Discounted Registration: Jan 16, ‘18

Chromatin Architecture and Chromosome Organization (X5)Organizers: Edith Heard and Peter Fraserjoint with Gene Control in Development and Disease (X6)Organizers: Richard A. Young, Joanna Wysocka and Phillip A. SharpMar 23–27, 2018 | Whistler Conference Centre | Whistler, British Columbia | CanadaDeadlines: Discounted Abstract/Scholarship: Nov 28, ‘17; Abstract: Dec 20, ‘17; Discounted Registration: Jan 17, ‘18

The Resolution of Inflammation in Health and Disease (C6)Organizers: Catherine Godson, Ira Tabas and Mauro PerrettiMar 24–28, 2018 | Royal Dublin Society | Dublin | IrelandDeadlines: Discounted Abstract/Scholarship: Nov 29, ‘17; Abstract: Dec 21, ‘17; Discounted Registration: Jan 18, ‘18

iPSCs: A Decade of Progress and Beyond (C7)Organizers: Shinya Yamanaka, Haruhisa Inoue and Yanhong ShiMar 25–29, 2018 | Resort at Squaw Creek | Olympic Valley, California | USA Deadlines: Discounted Abstract/Scholarship: Nov 30, ‘17; Abstract: Dec 21, ‘17; Discounted Registration: Jan 18, ‘18

Organs- and Tissues-on-Chips (D1)Organizers: Christopher P. Austin, Danilo Tagle, Christine L. Mummery and Brian R. BerridgeApr 8–12, 2018 | Big Sky Resort | Big Sky, Montana | USA Deadlines: Discounted Abstract/Scholarship: Dec 6, ‘17; Abstract: Jan 9, ‘18; Discounted Registration: Feb 6, ‘18

Myeloid Cells (D2)Organizers: Edward J. Pearce, Florent Ginhoux and Ana-Maria Lennon-DuménilApr 8–12, 2018 | Beaver Run Resort | Breckenridge, Colorado | USADeadlines: Discounted Abstract/Scholarship: Dec 7, ‘17; Abstract: Jan 9, ‘18; Discounted Registration: Feb 7, ‘18

Therapeutic Targeting of Hypoxia-Sensitive Pathways (V1)Organizers: Chris W. Pugh, Pablo Wappner, Johanna Myllyharju and Moira K. WhyteApr 10–14, 2018 | Mathematical Institute, University of Oxford | Oxford | UKDeadlines: Discounted Abstract/Scholarship: Dec 11, ‘17; Abstract: Jan 10, ‘18; Discounted Registration: Feb 13, ‘18

Pushing the Limits to Healthspan and Longevity (D3)Organizers: Rochelle Buffenstein, Holly Brown-Borg and Colin SelmanApr 15–19, 2018 | Herrenhausen Palace | Hannover | GermanyDeadlines: Discounted Abstract/Scholarship: Dec 12, ‘17; Abstract: Jan 10, ‘18; Discounted Registration: Feb 13, ‘18

Tuberculosis: Translating Scientific Findings for Clinical and Public Health Impact (X7)♦Organizers: Graeme Meintjes, Eric J. Rubin and Sabine Ehrtjoint with HIV and Co-Infections: Pathogenesis, Inflammation and Persistence (X8)♦Organizers: Irini Sereti, Nicolas Chomont and Michaela Müller-TrutwinApr 15–19, 2018 | Fairmont Chateau Whistler | Whistler, British Columbia | CanadaDeadlines: Discounted Abstract/Scholarship: Dec 13, ‘17; Abstract: Jan 11, ‘18; Discounted Registration: Feb 15, ‘18

Mitochondrial Biology (Z1)Organizers: Jodi Nunnari, Anu Suomalainen-Wartiovaara and Koji Okamotojoint with Selective Autophagy (Z2)Organizers: Tamotsu Yoshimori, Hong Zhang and Anne SimonsenApr 22–26, 2018 | Westin Miyako Kyoto | Kyoto | JapanDeadlines: Discounted Abstract/Scholarship: Dec 19, ‘17; Abstract: Jan 16, ‘18; Discounted Registration: Feb 22, ‘18

Precision Medicine in Cancer (E1)Organizers: Richard Rosenquist, Elaine Mardis and Charles M. PerouMay 6–10, 2018 | Clarion Hotel Sign | Stockholm | SwedenDeadlines: Discounted Abstract/Scholarship: Jan 9, ‘18; Abstract: Feb 6, ‘18; Discounted Registration: Mar 6, ‘18

Exosomes/Microvesicles: Heterogeneity, Biogenesis, Function and Therapeutic Developments (E2)Organizers: Crislyn D’Souza-Schorey and David LydenJun 4–8, 2018 | Beaver Run Resort | Breckenridge, Colorado | USADeadlines: Discounted Abstract/Scholarship: Feb 6, ‘18; Abstract: Mar 6 ‘18; Discounted Registration: Apr 10, ‘18

One Million Genomes: From Discovery to Health (G1)Organizers: Geoffrey S. Ginsburg, Teri Manolio and Patrick Boon Ooi TanJun 4–8, 2018 | Herrenhausen Palace | Hannover | GermanyDeadlines: Discounted Abstract/Scholarship: Feb 7, ‘18; Abstract: Mar 7 ‘18; Discounted Registration: Apr 11, ‘18

Novel Aspects of Bone Biology (E3)Organizers: Gerard Karsenty and David T. ScaddenJun 13–16, 2018 | Snowbird Resort | Snowbird, Utah | USADeadlines: Discounted Abstract/Scholarship: Feb 13, ‘18; Abstract: Mar 13 ‘18; Discounted Registration: Apr 12, ‘18

B Cells: Mechanisms in Immunity and Autoimmunity (E4)Organizers: Lars Nitschke, Michael Reth, Roberta Pelanda and David M. TarlintonJun 17–21, 2018 | Maritim Hotel & Conference Center | Dresden | GermanyDeadlines: Discounted Abstract/Scholarship: Feb 14, ‘18; Abstract: Mar 14 ‘18; Discounted Registration: Apr 17, ‘18

Advances in Neurodegenerative Disease Research and Therapy (Z3)Organizers: Li Gan, Leonard Petrucelli and Morgan H. Shengjoint with New Frontiers in Neuroinflammation: What Happens When CNS and Periphery Meet? (Z4)Organizers: Marco Prinz, Jonathan Kipnis and Irene KnueselJune 17–21, 2018 | Keystone Resort | Keystone, Colorado | USA Deadlines: Discounted Abstract/Scholarship: Feb 15, ‘18; Abstract: Mar 15 ‘18; Discounted Registration: Apr 18, ‘18♦Indicates Global Health Series meeting. See keystonesymposia.org/GlobalHealth for Global Health Travel Award application deadlines. Scholarships are for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows and require abstract submission. Abstracts submitted by the abstract deadline will be considered for short talks. View up-to-date program details for each meeting at keystonesymposia.org followed by a /18 and the alpha-numeric program code (e.g., www.keystonesymposia/18A1). Meetings typically begin with afternoon registration and an evening welcome mixer on the first advertised day and conclude with an evening plenary session followed by food and entertainment on the last advertised day. Some program formats vary. All meetings subject to possible change.


The Keystone Symposia




60 LIFE SCIENCE RESEARCH CONFERENCES IN AFRICA, ASIA, EUROPE, NORTH AMERICA AND SOUTH AMERICA

SEPTEMBER 2017—JUNE 2018

2017–2018 Conference Series




Connect with Keystone Symposia on:

Facebook.com/KeystoneSymposiaPlus.Google.com/+KeystoneSymposia

LinkedIn.com/company/keystone-symposia-on-molecular-and-cellular-biologyTwitter.com/KeystoneSymp

YouTube.com/KeystoneSymposia

Number of Nobel Prize winners who have participated

in Keystone Symposia

conferences

101

Attendees who rate Keystone

Symposia scientific content

excellent or very good

91%*

Attendees who formed a research

collaboration as a result of the conference

79%*

Attendees who acquired

knowledge at the conference that will alter their

research

82%*

*Based on 2015-2016 post-conference attendee survey data.

Distinct geographic

locations globally where Keystone

Symposia has held a conference

62

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