IWOP-11 Symposium Theme
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Symposium: “Host-Pathogen Interactions: Host Responses to Infections”
_____Speakers and tentative titles:
Chair:
_____Chair: Alan Harmsen (Montana State University, Bozeman, MT, USA), Introduction: “How Immunity Defines What it Means to be Opportunistic”
Speakers:
_____Honorine Ward (Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA), Host Responses to Cryptosporidium Infection
_____Craig Roberts (University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK) Toxoplasmosis and Neuropsychiatric Responses
_____Beth Garvy (University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA) Host Responses to Pneumocystis Infection
_____Imtiaz Khan (Georgetown University, Washington, DC, USA) Host Responses to Microsporidia Infection in the Aged
Roundtables:
- “The Future of Funding for Opportunistic Protist Research” and development of a white paper.
Chairs: Anthony Sinai (University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY) and Melanie Cushion (University of Cincinnati and VA Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH)- “Nomenclature of Pneumocystis Genes, Proteins and Other Abbreviated Terms”
Chairs: James Stringer (University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH) and Andrew Limper (Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN)
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IWOP-11 ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center Fieldtrip
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
3:00-5:30pm: ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center Fieldtrip
(Guests invited)
INCLUSIONS
- School bus transportation between Hilo Hawaiian Hotel and ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center
- Authentic Hawaiian Greeting (Cultural Protocol)
- Entry to Planetarium Show
- Tour of Exhibit Hall
‘Imiloa Astronomy Center: A unique Hawaiian voyage through Time and Space
‘Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawai‘i tells dual stories of the renowned Mauna Kea volcano, with its world-famous astronomy and rich traditions of Hawaiian culture. ‘Imiloa, which means “exploring new knowledge,” reflects both the Hawaiian voyages of discovery and the explorations of astronomy.
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Photo taken by the Gemini observatory - http://www.gemini.edu
IWOP-11 Rainforest & Waterfalls Fieldtrip
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
(morning conference sessions, 3/4-day Fieldtrip)
Breakfast at Hotel on Own
10:30am-5:00pm: Rainforest & Waterfalls Optional Fieldtrip
(Lunch included, Guests invited)
INCLUSIONS
- Transportation: school bus
- Boxed lunch & healthy snack included
- Resources: Educational Field Interpreter & Ehtnobotanical Experts
- Admission & guided tour of World Botanical Gardens & Umauma Falls
- Hamakua Coastline Tour including Akaka Falls and Honomu Town
ADVISORY
- Weather: for an up-to-date forecast, please visit the NOAA site here. (Zipcode = 96728)
- Please dress comfortably for a tropical climate, wear sturdy covered walking shoes, and bring a light rain jacket and/or umbrella.
- We will be walking over some uneven ground, and steep terrain at times.
ITINERARY
- 10:15am – Gather in front lobby of Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, Bus Curbside
- 10:30am – Depart Hilo Hawaiian Hotel
- Tour of Hamakua Coastline, Scenic Route
- Honomu Town & Akaka Falls
- Lunch at World Botanical Gardens & Umauma Falls
- Guided tour of World Botanical Gardens & Umauma Falls
- Return to Hilo Hawaiian Hotel
