Description of event:
February 24—Mar 1, 2013
Fairmont Banff Springs, Banff, Alberta, Canada
Meeting Summary
Stem cell regulation is critical for
tissue development and maintenance. Defects in
stem cell regulatory mechanisms are thought to contribute to many diseases, including congenital diseases,
cancer and diseases of aging; therefore, these mechanisms are of interest to a diverse audience. Recent
stem cell meetings have tended to
focus on the interface of
stem cells and
cancer, or on reprogramming. This has left the majority of
stem cell biologists with fewer forums that
focus on the basic mechanisms that regulate
stem cell function. And yet critical advances are occurring that give glimpses of new molecular mechanisms that regulate
stem cell and
tissue homeostasis. The goal of this Keystone Symposia meeting is to identify new and common mechanisms governing
stem cell function and differentiation across
tissues and across species. To address this, the meeting is organized into sessions according to distinct modes of
stem cell regulation, without regard to species, in a way that might highlight novel paradigms of regulation. Speakers will be chosen, first and foremost, based on research quality, and then to cover broad areas of
stem cell research. The program for this meeting is highly likely to attract a wide variety of investigators, many of whom might not otherwise interact. The
focus on
stem cell regulation in general provides an umbrella under which speakers from different areas of research (e.g., developmental
biology,
tissue growth and homeostasis, regeneration,
cancer and aging) are being brought together in an environment that is highly conducive to cross-talk.
General information
The Fairmont Banff Springs was designed and built in 1888 with a style reminiscent of a stately 19th century Scottish baronial castle. Set in the
heart of the spectacular Canadian Rocky Mountains, Banff Springs has easy access to Johnston Canyon, Banff Upper Hot Springs and many other natural wonders. Services and amenities available at the hotel include Health Club/European-Style Spa (charges apply), two Pools, Whirlpool, Bowling Center, Shops and Boutiques, Grocery Store, Multilingual Staff, Special Needs Accommodations (limited), and childcare with advanced booking (charges apply). Shuttles to the ski areas are provided. There is easy access to winter hiking as well as great international restaurants and shopping in the town of Banff.
Travel information
Travel Reminders:
Due to the constantly changing nature of travel, we urge people to research their own travel requirements, including Passport and Visa requirements, documentation for re-entry into country of residence, and any other identification needed, and allow sufficient time in advance of the meeting for processing of such documentation.
Be sure to confirm air and hotel arrangements at least 24 hours in advance of departure. As a reminder, never leave your wallet and passport unattended while traveling, and have xerox copies of all identification and credit cards in case of theft of originals.
Location
Fairmont Banff Springs
405 Spray Avenue
PO Box 960
Banff, Alberta T1L 1J4
Canada
Contact us
Keystone Symposia
160 U.S. Highway 6, Suite 200
PO Box 1630
Silverthorne, CO 80498