The program committee has put together a tremendous scieintifc program including keynote speaker Steven Holland, NIH and Plenary Speakers, Joe Garcia, Stephen Lowry, Robert Munford, Steven Opal, Siamon Gordon, Jenny Ting, Jerrold Weiss, Timothy Billiar, Megan Levings, Charles McCall, Jeff Hasday, Charlie Serhan, Michele Swanson, Ed Abraham and Stefanie Vogel. There are also 38 wonderful Concurrent Session speakers and over 20 selected talks which will be determined from submitted abstracts.

 

 

 

The social program promises to help you explore the beautiful city of Vancouver with the Welcome Reception on Thursday, October 7th from 6:30 - 7:30 PM at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. Light fare and refreshments along with wine/beer will be hosted at this event. There will also be the Student/Post-doc mixer planned for Thursday, October 7th from 9:00 - 11:00 PM at the The Uber Lounge at Steamworks Brewing Co.  for our Junior registrants. Light fare (appetizer variety plus pizza) will be provided at this event. A cash bar will be available.

 

The conference banquet will offer a unique experience as a Harbor Cruise on Friday, October 8^th from 6:45 – 9:15 PM

 

 

 

This is a ticketed event and all attendees and guests must purchase a ticket in advance to attend. Price per person is $75 and you may order this online when you register for the conference or afterwards.