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About the 2008 World Congress on In Vitro Biology
About The 2008 World Congress
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About
the Program
The World Congress on In Vitro Biology
is an international congress that is held every four
years. The Congress program will focus on issues pertinent
to Plant and Animal research and will give participants
a unique learning experience on cell culture and biotechnology.
The 2008 World Congress on In Vitro Biology will be
held from June 14 - 18, 2008 in Tucson, Arizona. The
Congress will attract scientific participation from
many countries. Scientists, sponsors, and exhibitors
interested in participating in the 2008 World Congress
are asked to contact David D. Ellis, 2008 Program
Chair, or the specific Section Program Chairs: David
Jayme, Animal Sciences Program Chair, Heidi Kaeppler,
Plant Program Chair, or Fredy Altpeter, Plant Program
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12th
International Conference on Invertebrate & Fish
Cell Culture
Plans are underway for the 12th International
Conference on Invertebrate Cell and Tissue Culture,
which is held every four years. The conference honors
pioneers in the field of invertebrate and fish cell
culture who have contributed outstanding achievements
and significantly contributed toward invertebrate
and fish research. The Invertebrate and Fish Cell
and Tissue Culture Keynote Symposium will officially
open the 12th International Conference on June 14,
2008, which will include joint symposia and workshops
throughout the World Congress.
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About
the Location
The City of Tucson is the 32nd largest city in the
United States. Surrounded by five mountain ranges;
the Tucson, Santa Catalina, Rincon, Santa Rita, and
Tortolita, Tucson is bordered by Catalina State Park,
Coronado National Forest, Saguaro National Park East
and Saguaro National Park West, and the Tohono O'odham
Nation. Tucson has a young and energetic vibe, fascinating
architecture, new and old; and fantastic food. While
there, you can shop the Lost Barrio, stroll Fourth
Avenue, peruse the art at the Center for Creative
Photography (which holds the archives of Ansel Adams
and Edward Weston, among others), visit the Barrio
Historico, go to visit a Mission, head to the theater,
hug a cactus, or hit the spa. |
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An Evening
at Old Town Tucson
Plans
are underway for a special evening event at Old Tucson Studios
being held on Tuesday evening, June 17. Through the lens of
the camera, Old Tucson Studios has played a prominent role
in shaping the worlds perception of the old west. More
than 300 films, television shows and commercials have been
filmed at Old Tucson Studios since it was build in 1939 for
the unprecedented outdoor epic Arizona. As seen in such famous
films as Gunfight at the O.K Corral, El Dorado, Three Amigos,
Young Guns and Tombstone, Old Tucson Studios is a late 1800s
frontier town complete with dirt streets, boardwalks, and
cowboys with itchy trigger fingers. Although the Wild West
spanned only 30 years in our nations history, the legend
lives on at Old Tucson Studios - Arizonas Hollywood
in the Desert. From western movie heroes like John
Wayne to current box-office stars such as Leonardo DiCaprio,
many of Hollywood's legends have walked these rugged streets.
You're invited to retrace the boot steps of your favorite
stars and spend a day in the life of an 1880's Western town.
From daring cowboy gunfights and stunts to rip-roarin' musical
revues and comedies, Old Tucson offers an exciting taste of
the old wild West. The experience is so authentic, you can
taste it! The cost for this special event is $75 and
includes transportation, dinner, and a tour of Old Tucson. |
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Abstracts
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Interactive Poster Sessions
A number of posters will be selected to participate in interactive
poster sessions. Each session will have a moderator and it
will begin with each poster presenter giving a short (5-minute
maximum) description of their poster. After the brief introduction,
the floor will be open for discussion. We hope this continues
to be a positive experience for presenters, poster viewers,
and exhibitors alike
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Silent Abstracts
The Silent Abstract is a special abstract category for authors
unable to attend the Congress. Abstracts submitted for the
Silent Abstract category follow the same abstract format,
abstract fee, and scientific review/acceptance by the program
committee; and, if accepted, will be printed in the abstract
book. (Note: Please do not submit an abstract for a poster
or oral presentation if you are not attending the Congress.
Authors, who request a poster or oral presentation slot, but
fail to attend the Congress or withdraw the abstract before
May 1, 2008, may have their abstracts rejected in the future.)
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Disabilities Act
The Society for In Vitro Biology will
make all reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with
disabilities at the Congress. The Hilton El Conquistador
Golf and Tennis Resort is in compliance with the Americans
with Disabilities Act. Please indicate your special needs
when making your reservations.
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Exhibits
There will be exhibit booths and tabletop displays allowing
registrants the opportunity to examine state-of-the-art
products and services. An exhibit prospectus can be obtained
by contacting Congress director/secretariat Marietta Wheaton
Ellis at (919) 420-7940, fax (919) 420-7939, or email:sivb@sivb.org.
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Registration
Registration
To register in advance, please fill out the Registration
Form online or print the form and mail with the appropriate
fees to: Society for In Vitro Biology P. O. Box 73230 Baltimore,
MD 21273 USA
Student
Registration
The Society for In Vitro Biology (SIVB) has always believed
that the future of in vitro biology lies in today's students
and is committed to the future endeavors of science by encouraging
the continued growth of upcoming researchers and scientists.
To support the Society's vision of encouraging education
and informational exchange, we are offering all current
students, who are 18 or above and who show institutional
certification, free registration to the scientific sessions
of the 2008 World Congress. Also, as an added bonus, all
students who register and attend the 2008 Congress will
receive free membership to the Society in 2009!
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Hotel
The Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf and Tennis Resort
will be the site of the 2008 World Congress on In Vitro
Biology. This beautiful Tucson hotel is set at the base
of the Santa Catalina Mountain range in Northwest Tucson,
AZ. Inspired by the beauty of its pristine natural canyon
views and lush desert surroundings, this luxury full-service
Tucson hotel is equipped with golf, tennis, and conference
facilities and is the perfect location to enjoy your next
vacation or conference.
Unique to any other Tucson resort, the Hilton Tucson
El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort offers guests
five Tucson restaurants to choose from with distinctly
different menus in unique and festive settings. Restaurant
choices are: Sundance Café, open daily for breakfast
and lunch; Dos Locos, specializing in Nuevo Latino cuisine;
Last Territory Steakhouse & Music Hall, an upscale
steakhouse with an old-west theme and live entertainment
nightly; casual poolside dining at Desert Spring, and
casual dining at the Golf Club, La Vista Café.
The Tucson, Arizona restaurants are in surroundings that
range from a romantic sunset vista to a wild-west theme
setting.
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Share-a-Room
Program
SIVB is offering a Share-a-Room program. If you would like
to share accommodations with another Congress attendee to
diffuse costs, please contact us with your name, contact information,
and housing needs (gender, days you need to share). Once we
find an appropriate applicant, we will connect you. Once introduced,
it is up to the two of you to make your own hotel reservations
together, directly with the hotel. NOTE: You, the respondent,
and not the SIVB, will assume all responsibility for any arrangements
made afterwards. SIVB is not liable for any rooming costs
incurred with shared rooms in this program.
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Student Opportunities
The Society for In Vitro Biology (SIVB) is committed
to the future endeavors of science and encourages the continued
growth of scientists and their students. To support the
Society’s vision to encourage education and scientific informational
exchange, SIVB offers a number of special opportunities
to assist students and their ability to grow through their
scientific community, including: Free Student Registration/Membership
initiatives, the Student Awards Program, and the Graduate
Student Poster Competitions. Please see the Student
Opportunities page for more information.
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Transportation
Tucson International Airport is approximately 25 miles from
the Hilton El Conquistador Golf and Tennis Resort. The Hilton
is located at 10000 N. Oracle Road in Tucson. There is shuttle
service available through Arizona Stage Coach. Cost is $35
per person each way, $70 round trip. Their phone number
is 520-889-1000. Taxis to the hotel run approximately $55.00
each way.
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