Save the Date: March 6-7, 2010
Review of March 21-22, 2009
PURPOSE
This two-day conference focuses on translational aspects of addiction research among chemists, biologists, and behavioral scientists. Cross-fertilization of ideas among disciplines will cultivate new scientific initiatives, promote thinking outside the constraints of individual disciplines, facilitate new collaborations, and foster development of medications and research tools. Young scientists are strongly encouraged to present their work and interact with senior scientists. Click here for General Program
WHEN AND WHERE
March 21-22, 2009
La Quinta Inn and
DEADLINES
Hotel and travel awards: February 20, 2009
Registration and abstract submission: March 6, 2009
Click here for Registration Form. Please register early as the number of attendees is limited. Undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral students: FREE! Others: $175.00 (meals included). For non-scientific participants single tickets for the reception (3/21) and for the dinner (3/22) must be purchased in advance - $60.00 each. Tickets will be available for purchase at the registration desk during check-in.
Abstracts will be accepted for 15-min oral presentations or poster presentations. Click here for Abstract Submission Form. Completed abstract forms should be emailed to bbc@uthscsa.edu.
Abstract submission is required to apply for a travel stipend. Stipends are available for undergraduate and graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, and junior faculty (up to and including Assistant Professor, in rank not more than 6 years and not more than 8 years past receipt of degree). Stipends will cover registration costs. For applicants living outside
1) curriculum vitae
2) cover letter (not to exceed 1 page) indicating eligibility and interest in drug addiction research and how the meeting will advance the applicant's education/career in addition research
3) letter of support from a supervisor, mentor, or department chair providing evidence of financial need
SUBMISSION
Send registration form and application for travel awards to bbc@uthscsa.edu or fax 210 567 0104.
Mail registration fee (check payable to “Pharmacology”) to BBC, Department of Pharmacology MC 7764, University of Texas Health Science Center,
$89.00/night - Contact La Quinta Inn and Suites, 4431 Horizon Hill,
Note: Complementary shuttle transportation is being provided by La Quinta Inn and Suites to and from the airpoint/hotel daily between 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Please call hotel to make arrangements. Travel time between hotel/airport is 20 minutes. Taxi fare would be in the price range of $25.00.
This conference is made possible by the generous financial support of:
The National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institutes of Health
University of
The University of Texas Health Science Center: Office of the Dean of the School of Medicine, Office of the Vice President for Research, Office of the Dean of the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Departments of Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Physiology, and Psychiatry
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Friday Evening, 3/20 |
Opening Reception (7:00 PM) |
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Saturday, 3/21 |
Plenary symposium on 5-HT2C receptors as novel targets |
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Special Lecture - Dr. Richard Glennon |
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Student Oral Presentations |
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Poster Session |
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Dinner, Awards, and After Dinner Speaker - Dr. Terry Kenakin |
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Sunday Morning, 3/22 |
Open Oral Communications |
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Special Lecture - Dr. Thomas Kosten |
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Closing remarks and adjournment (2:00 PM) |