Phytochemical Society of North America 2011
Save the Dates!
December 10 – 14, 2011
E Komo Mai (Welcome) to Hawai`i!
Chosen as the site of the recognition of the 50th Anniversary of the Phytochemical Society of North America (PSNA), we are honored to invite you to share this extraordinary opportunity to network with your colleagues, present your latest research and learn from world-renowned experts while celebrating PSNA’s 50th year anniversary in one of the Greatest Living Laboratories in the world – Hawai`i’s Big Island.
Hosted by the College of Pharmacy, University of Hawai`i at Hilo, you will appreciate the joy of science while exploring the Big Island’s exquisite Outdoor Classrooms! With 11 of the world’s 13 climate zones, diverse environments and multi-cultural population, you’ll discover the wonders of the Big Island of Hawai’i as you examine the science and diversity of this unique environment.
The Fairmont Orchid, Hawai`i is the perfect conference venue for PSNA’s 2011 conference. In honor of PSNA’s 50th Anniversary, this magnificent, ocean side hotel is offering very special hotel room rates starting at $159.00 + tax. Hotel reservations are now being accepted for the PSNA Conference. Please click here to reserve your hotel room. Book early to secure the discounted rates!
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Bask on the beaches of Waikoloa, trek through Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park, examine the skies as seen by the world-class observatories dwelling on the 14,000-foot summit of Mauna Kea, touch Mother Nature in the lush rain forests and extol at the beauty of the awe-inspiring coastlines, micro-environments, and coral reefs. The grandeur of Hawai`i’s Big Island will leave you laulea (peaceful).
Learn, teach, and discover. I ku ka makemake e hele mai, hele no me ka malo`elo`e: If you wish to come do not be hesitant, for you are welcome!
We look forward to hosting you on Hawaii’s Big Island at PSNA’s 2011 conference!
Mahalo,
John M. Pezzuto, Ph.D.
Professor and Dean
College of Pharmacy
University of Hawai`i at Hilo
34 Rainbow Drive
Hilo, Hawai`i 96720
Ph: (808) 933-2909
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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, MO, 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 Garvey (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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XIIIth International Symposium on Biological Control of Weeds (ISBCW 2011)
Save the Dates! September 10 – 16, 2011
Location: Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
69-275 Waikoloa Beach Drive
Waikoloa – Hawaii, Hawaii 96738 USA
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(Password protected. Please contact UH Hilo Conference Center for password: uhhconferencecenter@gmail.com )
More info coming soon, please check back for updates!
JUSTSAP-PISCES 2008
JUSTSAP Symposium (November 11-15, 2007)
Japan-U.S. Science, Technology & Space Applications Program (JUSTSAP)
17th Annual Symposium
November 11-15, 2007
Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort
Kohala Coast, Big Island of Hawai`i
Themed “Expanding International Collaboration for Space Exploration”, 2007’s symposium focused on formulating public-private partnerships to catalyze the development and implementation of innovative projects that will support future space exploration and earth observation missions. Five main areas are targeted for discussion, including (1) PISCES, (2) commercial opportunities for the International Space Station (ISS), (3) the development of space-based (solar) power systems, and (4) the design and promotion of advanced satellites for communications and earth observation (to monitor global climate change) and (5) robotic precursor missions to our moon and Mars.
