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The Canadian Federation of Biological Societies invites
you to attend:
CFBS 52nd Scientific Conference
6th Northern Lights Summer Conference
June 17 - 20, 2008
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB
Fort Garry Campus
Theme:
Biology of Aging - New Answers to Old Questions
Organized by:
Canadian Federation of Biological Societies
Organisée par le:
Fédération canadienne des sociétés de biologie
Abstract Deadline for Oral Presentation:
April 15, 2008
Late breaking abstracts received after April 15, 08 will be scheduled
for poster presentation only.
Abstract
Deadline: May 23, 2008
The 2008 CFBS Scientific Conference will be the 6th of the Northern
Lights Conferences (CFBS will act as sponsor & meeting coordinator)
This change will reflect the changing nature of our scientific meetings
and our desire to attract a larger international audience in addition
to international speakers.
A total of 10 symposia are presented. June 17 - 20, 2008.
The Sixth Northern Lights Summer Conference Offers:
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Scientific lectures presented by high caliber speakers in their
own field, related to the meeting main themes. All symposia are chaired
by recognized leaders in the field. The various symposia span the
range from basic mechanisms to clinical applications and bring together
new and emerging strategies for research and therapeutics.
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Opportunity for researchers and scientists from academia, government
and industry to interact and exchange ideas. The meeting is attended
by researchers and scientist from Canada, USA and overseas.
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Opportunity for researchers to present their research through poster
and oral presentations. The accepted abstracts are also published
in the Program and Proceedings book, and posted on the CFBS web for
over a month.
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Students Activities and Workshops.
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Six travel awards are awarded to CFBS Student and Post Doctoral
Fellow Members. Various societies offer travel awards as well, please
consult the CFBS Travel
Awards page for more details.
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Opportunity for societies members' abstracts to be nominated for
Societies' awards. Guidelines
and membership
application are available on the CFBS web.
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Scientific exhibits, that are considered an integral part of the
educational experience of delegates. List of participating exhibitors
with links to their web sites are posted on the Exhibitor's List page.
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Receptions, Social Events & Societies Banquets.
"Welcome to Winnipeg -
you belong here."
Winnipeg is a culturally diverse, creative and
cosmopolitan city with a warm, welcoming spirit. From the architecturally
distinct Exchange District to the joie de vivre of the French Quarter to
the heart of history at The Forks, Winnipeg is a striking blend of old and
new, traditional and avant-garde - a cultural oasis without pretension.
With fantastic performing and visual arts, an energetic and eclectic music
scene, varied sports, heritage architecture, unique attractions and superb
cuisine, you can expect a special experience. Spend some time after or before
the conference to explore the city and the unique culture. Please visit
Destination
Winnipeg's website for more information about attractions, special
events, shopping, etc. .
Top Ten Things to Do in Manitoba
Come and join us at the Sixth Northern Lights
SummerConference, a conference to remember years later.
Updated: May 7, 2008
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