TELOMERES & TELOMERASE
May 4 - 8, 2005
Abstract Deadline: February 9, 2005

Organizers:
Titia De Lange, The Rockefeller University
Joachim Lingner, Swiss Institute for Exp. Cancer Research
Vicki Lundblad, Salk Institute for Biological Studies

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We are pleased offer the fourth Cold Spring Harbor meeting on Telomeres & Telomerase to bring together a diverse group of scientists studying various molecular, cellular and genetic aspects of telomeres and telomerase biology. The meeting will begin at 7:30 pm on Wednesday, May 4, and run through lunch on Sunday, May 8, 2005. The meeting is intended to provide a format for the exchange of ideas and information, to discuss the latest research findings and technical advances, and to facilitate interaction amongst groups active in diverse systems.

Topics and co-Session Chairs:

Telomerase Structure and Enzymology
Kathy Collins & Neal Lue

Telomerase Recruitment and Telomere Length Regulation
Liz Blackburn & Vincent Geli

Telomere Length Regulation
Joachim Lingner & Peter Lansdorp

End Protection and Resection
Vicki Lundblad & Raymund Wellinger

Consequences of Telomere Dysfunction
Titia de Lange & Dorothy Shippen

Telomerase-Independent Telomere Maintenance
Roger Reddel & Edward Louis

Structural Studies of Telomeres and Telomere Proteins
Virginia Zakian & Maria Longhese

Senescence, Apoptosis and Cancer
Carol Greider & Woodring Wright

Abstracts should contain only new and unpublished material and must be submitted electronically by the abstract deadline. Selection of material for oral and poster presentation will be made by the organizers and individual session chairs. Status (talk/poster) of abstracts will be posted on our web site as soon as decisions have been made by the organizers.

We are eager to have as many young people as possible attend since they are likely to benefit most from this meeting. We have applied for funds from government and industry to partially support graduate students and postdocs. Apply in writing to meetings@cshl.edu stating need for financial support - preference is given to those submitting abstracts.

We look forward to seeing you at Cold Spring Harbor in May.

This conference is supported in part by funds provided by:

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Regular packages are all inclusive and cover registration, food, housing, parking, wine-and-cheese party, lobster banquet, etc. No Housing packages include all costs except housing. Full payment is due 4 weeks prior to the meeting.