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Final Program
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IMPORTANT DATES
February 17, 2010
First Announcement
Abstract Submission Begins
Online Registration Opens
Hotel Room Block Opens
April 21, 2010
Deadline for Hotel Reservations at Special Rate
5:00 p.m. Central Time, Monday, May 3, 2010
Workshop Registration Deadline Extended
May 7, 2010
Abstract deadline extended till May 7
SPONSORED BY
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration
ICBP Center of Cancer Systems Biology, Caritas St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center of Boston
Department of Radiation Oncology, New York University Langone School of Medicine
For more information, contact:
Gail Pacetti, Workshop Coordinator
USRA Division of Space Life Sciences
Phone: 281-244-2016; Fax: 281-244-2006
E-mail: pacetti@dsls.usra.edu
GENERAL INFORMATION
The 4th International Systems Radiation Biology Workshop will be held May 20–22, 2010 at The New York University (NYU) Langone Medical Center in New York City. This workshop will provide a forum for research scientists to discuss the application of systems biology approaches to issues in radiation biology, radiation protection, and radiotherapy.
Systems radiation biology is a new field that addresses classic problems in radiation biology by integrating the biology of DNA damage with extracellular signaling pathways and transcriptional regulatory networks in a multicellular organism. Computational models of complex mechanisms that provide experimentally testable predictions are beginning to provide a better understanding of health risks such as cancer and degenerative disease.
Workshop attendance is limited and registration is required for all attendees.
NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, USA
550 1st Avenue
New York, NY 10016-6402
Schwartz Hall F
(entrance on 30th Avenue)
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Mary Helen Barcellos-Hoff, New York University (Chair Person)
Allan Balmain, University of California, San Francisco
David Brenner, Columbia University
Francis Cucinotta, Johnson Space Center, NASA
Lynn Hlatky, Tufts University
Herwig Paretzke, GSF-National Research Center for Environment and Health
Noelle F. Metting, Office of Biological and Environmental Research, DOE
Ohtsura Niwa, Kyoto University
Eric G. Wright, University of Dundee
LOGISTICS COMMITTEE
G. Pacetti, Workshop Coordinator
K. Nute and K. Rogers
Universities Space Research Association
Division of Space Life Sciences
How to get to NYU Langone Medical Center
Directions and Parking
WORKSHOP PROGRAM
Preliminary Program |
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| Wednesday, May 19, 2010 | ||
| 6:00–7:00 p.m. | Welcome Reception and Pre-Registration | Affinia Manhattan Hotel |
| All presentations will take place in the NYU Langone Medical Center Schwartz Auditorium F |
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| Thursday, May 20 2010 | ||
| 11:00–12:30 p.m. | Registration | |
| 12:30–1:30 p.m. | Plenary Session 1 – Issues in Radiation Biology Underlying Human Health Effects David Brenner Columbia University Francis Cucinotta NASA Johnson Space Center |
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| 1:30–3:00 p.m. | Plenary Session II – System Genetics Allan Balmain University of California, San Francisco David Threadgill University of North Carolina Vivian Cheung University of Pennsylvania |
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| 3:00–3:30 p.m. | Coffee Break | |
| 3:30–5:00 p.m. | Plenary Session III – Multiscale Modeling Mark Little Newcastle University Ricard Sole ICREA-Complex Systems Lab David Fell Oxford University |
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| 5:00–5:30 p.m. | 2 Selected Abstract Presentations | |
| 6:30–7:30 p.m. | Welcome to NYU Reception | Smilow Auditorium |
| Friday, May 21, 2010 | ||
| 9:00–10:30 a.m. | Plenary Session IV – Radiation Effects on Stem Cells Lynn Hlatky Tufts University Hiroshi Haeno Kyushu University Rob Coppes University of Groningen |
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| 10:30–10:45 a.m. | 1 Selected Abstract Presentation | |
| 10:45–11:00 a.m. | Coffee Break | |
| 11:00–12:00 p.m. | Plenary Session V – Integrated Response to Radiotherapy Silvia Formenti New York University John Kirkpatrick, Duke University |
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| 12:00–12:30 p.m. | 1 Selected Abstract Presentation | |
| 12:30 p.m.–2:00 p.m. | Lunch | |
| 2:00–3:30 p.m. | Plenary Session VI – Deregulation of Hematopoiesis in Leukemia Eric Wright University of Dundee Tony Whetton University of Manchester James DeGregori University of Colorado |
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| 3:30–4:00 p.m. | Coffee Break | |
| 4:00–6:00 p.m. | Plenary Session VII – CNS Responses to Radiation Lee Goldstein Boston University Wenbiao Gan New York University |
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| 5:30–6:00 p.m. | 1 Selected Abstract Presentation | |
| Saturday, May 22, 2010 | ||
| 8:30–10:00 a.m. | Plenary Session VIII – Cancer as an Emergent Phenomenon Mary Helen Barcellos Hoff New York University Geoff Wahl Salk Institute |
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| 10:00–10:30 a.m. | 1 Selected Abstract Presentation | |
| 10:30–11:00 a.m. | Coffee Break | |
| 11:00–12:30 p.m. | Integrating Radiation Effects to Predict Risk: Round Table Discussion | |
| 12:30 p.m. | Adjourn | |
WORKSHOP REGISTRATION
Advanced Registration is required for this Workshop. Due to space limitations, registration is on a first come, first served basis.
The registration deadline is Friday, April 30, 2010.
REGISTRATION FEES
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Professional Registration Includes: Program, Abstract Book, Badge, Access to all Scientific Sessions, Coffee Breaks and evening events |
$185.00 |
CANCELLATION POLICY
A refund (less an $10.00 processing fee) will be given to any registrant who submits a cancellation notice via e-mail to info@dsls.usra.edu by 5:00 p.m. Central Time Friday, April 30th. However, we will be unable to refund any portion of the registration fess for cancellations received after this date and time. All refunds will be processed after the conclusion of the Workshop.
For additional registration information contact the USRA Division of Space Life Sciences (phone: 281-244-2016; fax: 281-244-2006; e-mail: pacetti@dsls.usra.edu).
PRESENTER INFORMATION
Electronic Abstract Deadline, Friday, May 7, 2010
5:00 p.m. Central Standard Time
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION
NOTE: Only a few submitted abstracts will be selected for presentation.
Abstracts will be published in a Workshop Abstract Volume with the Program and Participant List.
Abstract Submission Instructions
Abstract submissions must be received by e-mail to info@dsls.usra.edu no later than Midnight Central time on Friday, May 7, 2010.
We ask that you submit your abstract in PDF format. This will give you more control over the quality of your published abstract. Be sure to set your preferences to embed the fonts in the PDF document. If you are unable to comply with this request to submit your abstract file in PDF format, please contact Kellie Rogers at 281-244-2011 or e-mail info@dsls.usra.edu for further information.
General Abstract Formatting Instructions
Abstracts should be formatted to fit on 8.5" x 11" paper with 1" margins on all sides. Abstracts should be no longer than one single-spaced page; up to two additional pages of supporting material, such as charts, graphs, text, and figures, may accompany the abstract. The font should be 10 pt Times New Roman. The abstract title should be bold and centered at the top of the page.
The names of all authors should be in caps and lower case, followed by their addresses in caps and lower case. Both author names and addresses should be centered. First level titles should be all caps; second level titles should be caps and lower case. Please refer to the template for exact placement. The abstract file MUST include the title, authors, and affiliations.
Paper Size
Please set up your source file so that your submitted abstract is formatted for U.S. letter size (8.5" x 11".)
Fonts
Please use Times New Roman for text; Symbol for mathematical symbols and Greek letters.
Abstract Template
Download the sample abstract and using the format illustrated in the sample, prepare your abstract for submission. You are responsible for the formatting and appearance of your abstract. Figures and tables must be in digital format and placed in the file. We recommend that you use image file formats that provide acceptable resolution without being overly large (i.e., use a 700 KB GIF file rather than a 2-MB TIFF file). Hard copy line drawings AND photographs can be easily converted to high quality digital format using ordinary flatbed scanners and accompanying software.
ORAL PRESENTATION DETAILS
We expect to notify selection for oral presentations by May 4, 2010
A PC laptop, LCD projector and speaker remote will be available for presentation of oral talks during the scientific sessions. In order to facilitate a smooth transition between speakers, we will preload and test all presentations in advance. Therefore, we ask that you provide us your PowerPoint presentation on a CD-ROM or flash drive at the Workshop Registration Desk upon your arrival at the workshop.
Please include your last name in the naming of your presention file. To aid the preloading process, please create a folder on your flash drive/CD called "ISBW " and place your PowerPoint presentation in that folder.
Hardware And Software Specifications — The plenary and breakout rooms will be equipped with the following minimum hardware and software. If you anticipate the need for any other software for your presentation, please notify USRA immediately by e-mail to info@dsls.usra.edu.
| PC Hardware: | PC Software: |
| One PC laptop with Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz or better Memory: 2 GB Video: 1024×768 at 24-bit color depth |
Operating System: Windows XP Professional Microsoft Office 2007 (including PowerPoint 2007) Internet Explorer 8.0, Windows Media Player 11.0, QuickTime 7 Pro, Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.1 |
Internet connectivity will NOT be available, so please plan accordingly.
For additional details on preparing your oral presentation,
please review the technical suggestions and guidelines provided HERE.
For more information, contact:
Kellie Rogers
3600 Bay Area Blvd., Houston, Texas
Phone: 281-244-2011; Fax: 281-244-2006
E-mail: kellierogers@dsls.usra.edu
LOGISTICS
GETTING TO NEW YORK UNIVERSITY LANGONE MEDICAL CENTER
Directions, Maps and Parking
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
USRA has secured a block of rooms at the special rate of $259.00 (single or double occupancy) for Workshop participants at the Affinia Manhattan Hotel located at 371 Seventh Avenue in New York, NY. Workshop participants may reserve hotel lodging by contacting the hotel directly via phone or e-mail.
Affinia Manhattan Hotel
371 Seventh Avenue
New York, NY 10001
Phone: 212-563-1800
RESERVATIONS: 1-866-AFFINIA (866-233-4642) OR reservations@affinia.com
Group Code: International Systems Radiation Biology Workshop
Cut-Off Date: Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Reservation requests received after 5pm local time on the cut-off date will be accepted based on availability at the Hotel’s prevailing rate. Please secure your hotel reservations EARLY!
RESERVATION PROCEDURES
The secure your reservation, please call or e-mail the hotel directly at 1-866-AFFINIA (866-233-4642) or reservations@affinia.com. Please be sure to identify yourself as part of the International Systems Radiation Biology Workshop group to guarantee the special group rate.
RESERVATION GUARANTEE
All reservations must be guaranteed by a valid major credit card. Please Note: FULL PRE-PAYMENT of lodging will be charged on the guaranteeing credit card at the time of reservation -- 100 Percent of this deposit is NON-REFUNDABLE.
Visit the Affinia Manhattan Hotel website
OTHER LOCAL HOTELS
| Hotel Name | Address | Phone Number |
| Hotel 31 | 120 E 31st Street, New York, NY | (212) 685-3060 |
| Park South Hotel | 122 E 28th Street, New York, NY | (212) 448-0888 |
| The Avalon Hotel | 16 E 32nd Street, New York, NY | (212) 299-7000 |
| Hotel Giraffe | 365 Park Avenue South, New York, NY | (212) 685-7700 |
| Murray Hill East Suite Hotel | 149 E 39th Street, New York, NY | (212) 661-2100 |
| W Tuscany Hotel | 120 E 39th Street, New York, NY | (212) 726-9538 |
AIRPORT AND GROUND TRANSPORTATION
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Air travelers should make their connections to the Workshop via one of the following airports:
John F. Kennedy International Airport
JFK Ground Transportation
TRAIN, BUS, SUBWAY INFORMATION
New York Penn Station
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
Pennsylvania Station
New York, NY 10001Grand Central Station
87 E 42nd Street
New York, NY 10017
Private Transportation
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Tran-Star Executive Transportation
RESERVATIONS: 800-894-7827 or customerservice@tranexec.com
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