For all those Confocal Enthusiasts interested in Cell Signalling
ISAC 1999 SAMUEL A. LATT CONFERENCE
Signalling for Life and Death: Cytometry in the Analysis and Modelling of
Cell Signalling
Hamilton Island, Australia
18-21 July 1999
Hosted by the Australasian Flow Cytometry Group
In the operation of cells from the most primitive to the most complex, in
the operation of organisms and communities, signalling and control are the
keys to orderly and reproducible function. Loose control and the cell,
organ, organism or community runs wild. Order and the synergies of
organisation are lost.
Hosted next to one of the world's largest examples of sybiotic living - the
Great Barrier Reef - the ISAC 1999 Samuel A. Latt conference: Signalling
for Life and Death is aimed at elucidating the mechanisms of control at the
cellular and intercellular levels, in cells organisms and communities, by
flow and image cytometry. Cytometry is exquisitely capable of aiding in
defining the mechanisms and, as importantly, quantifying them.
We are confident this conference will promote innovation in the use of
cytometry in the study of cell signalling in both eukaryotes and
prokaryotes.
Main Areas of discussion
Signalling for life and death: Cell cycle control and apoptosis show the
use of cell control, including cell death, in the growth and maintenance of
multicellular organisms. The switching mechanism and the trigger events of
apoptosis are becoming well defined but very complex. Control theory and
quantification of the operation of the mechanisms can allow the control
system to be simplified again.
Intra- and intercellular signalling: Cell cycle and cell death are not the
only controlled events in the life of a cell or an organism. Almost every
facet of a cell's operation is under some form of control. We have come a
long way from the ubiquitous "second messenger" theories, but more is to
come.
In neurobiology, immunology, microbiology and environmental biology: not
normally mainstream areas of study that use cytometry, yet there are many
avenues of research that would benefit from the application of this
technology.
Inter-species signalling: Prokaryotes communicate with eukaryotes,
eukaryotes with other eukaryotes (after all, What is a conference?!), and
prokaryotes with other species of prokaryotes. Some of these
communications are beneficial and some unwanted. Can we find out more and
turn these interspecies communications to our advantage?
The invited speakers include international experts in the fields of
signalling biology and cytometry. The aim is to promote innovative
cross-discipline discussions in beautiful and relaxing surroundings away
from the distractions of daily life. The sessions will be held in both
formal and informal conference settings.
Hamilton Island is a tropical island off the coast of north Queensland,
Australia. The temperature in July will be very pleasant (20-25°C,
70-80°F). The island has superb beaches, coral reefs and rainforests for
diving, sailing, hiking and other outdoor activities. The conference has
been planned around free afternoons so you can take full advantage of these
surroundings.
How to get there
Most national and international airlines fly directly to Brisbane or
Sydney. Direct flights to Hamilton Island are available from both these
cities. The official airline for the conference is Ansett Airlines in
Australia. Ansett connects with many international airlines including
United Airlines, Air Canada, Delta, Scandinavian Airlines, Virgin Atlantic
Airlines, South African Airways and Air New Zealand. Ansett will also help
you organize pre- or post-conference tours to places like the Great Barrier
Reef, Cairns and Kakadu National Park. You can reach Ansett by phone at
800-262-2468 (U.S.) or
310-648-7000, or visit their Web site at http://www.ansett.com.au.
Special arrangements have been made for those who are flying Ansett
Airlines (the conference carrier) internationally. Please call Ansett at
(61) 03 9623 4923 and give them master file number MC04582 to receive 45%
off the full economy fare without incurring any cancellation fees. If you
have any further questions, please ask to speak with Kelli Davies at Ansett
Airlines.
Registration Fees
ISAC (& AFCG) members $US 300
Student members $US 150
Non-members $US 400
o Registration fee includes all sessions, lunches, the conference dinner,
the mixer and happy hour (beer and soft drinks) at the poster sessions.
o Registration deadline will be in 1 April, 1999. Abstract submission is
electronic and has a deadline of 1 March, 1999.
Cancellations
Notification of cancellation must be submitted to ISAC headquarters in
writing. A $50 cancellation fee will apply to cancellations received by 18
June 1999. Refunds will be in U.S. funds and will be processed after the
conference, no fees will be refunded for cancellations received after 18
June 1999.
Schedule at a Glance
Sunday, 18 July
18.00-20.00 Registration and Welcome Reception
Monday, 19 July
8.30-10.45 Plenary Session: "Signalling in the Immune system and cancer"
Keynote Speaker: Dr Doreen Cantrell, ICRF London
Keynote Speaker: Dr Philip Hodgkin, Centenary Institute, Sydney
10.45-11.15 Break
11.15-12.30 Parallel Sessions
o Mechanisms of apoptosis
o Novel techniques in biological signalling
o Cell cycle regulation
o Signalling between eukaryotes and prokaryotes
12.30-13.30 Lunch
13.30-18.00 Free Afternoon
18.00-19.30 Poster Sessions and Drinks
19.30-20.30 Dinner (your own discretion)
20.30-22.00 Workshops
Tuesday, 20 July
8.30-10.45 Plenary Session: Apoptosis
Keynote Speaker: Professor Shin Yonehara,Virus Research Institute, Kyoto
University
Keynote Speaker: Dr Andreas Strasser, Walter and Eliza Hall Institute,
Melbourne
10.45-11.15 Break
11.15-12.30 Parallel Sessions
o Models of biological control of signalling
o Cytokine signalling
o Neurological signalling pathways
o Signalling in microorganisms
12.30-13.30 Lunch
13.30-18.00 Free Afternoon
18.00-19.30 Poster Sessions and Drinks
19.30-20.30 Dinner (your own discretion)
20.30-22.00 Workshops
Wednesday, 21 July
8.30-10.45 Plenary Session: Signalling in microorganisms
Keynote Speaker: Dr W. Margolin, University of Texas Medical Center
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Gerhard Nebe-von Caron, Unilever, U.K.
10.45-11.15 Break
11.15-12.30 Parallel Sessions
o Signalling in lymphocyte activation and development
o Detection of intracellular signalling processes
o Cell cycle regulation and control of proliferation
o Signalling in haemopoiesis and control of organ development
12.30-13.30 Lunch
13.30-16.00 Free Afternoon
16.00-18.00 Poster Sessions and Drinks
20.00 til late Conference Dinner (what discretion!)
Workshops and poster sessions will be based on the same themes as the
parallel sessions.
The exact topics will depend on the abstracts received.
International Scientific Review Committee
Professor Bruce Milthorpe, Sydney, Australia
Dr Margaret Cooley, Sydney, Australia
Dr Leon Martin, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
Professor Heddy Zola, Adelaide, Australia
Dr Caroline Dive, Manchester, U.K.
Professor Hiromatsu Nakauchi, Tsukuba, Japan
Dr Akira Shibuya, Tsukuba, Japan
Professor Zbigniew Darzynkiewicz, New York, USA
Professor David Hedley, Toronto, Canada
Professor James Watson, Cambridge, U.K.
Dr Nigel Carter, Cambridge, U.K.
Local Organizing Committee
Grace Chojnowski, Bruce Milthorpe, Leon Martin, Margaret Cooley
For questions regarding registration please contact:
Madhuri Joshi
ISAC Headquarters
60 Revere Drive, Suite 500
Northbrook, IL 60062
Tel: 847/205-4722
Cancellations
Notification of cancellation must be submitted to ISAC headquarters in
writing. A $50 cancellation fee will apply to cancellations received by 18
June 1999. Refunds will be in U.S. funds and will be processed after the
conference, no fees will be refunded for cancellations received after 18
June 1999.
Accommodation
Hamilton Island Resort has a 41/2 star rating. There is a range of
accommodations available from luxury penthouses (more than $US 250 per
night) to beach huts (approx. $US 25 per person per night for triple
share). The average price is around $US 100 for a large twin share deluxe
hotel room or apartment. Conference rates will be available for those who
wish to extend their stay. The resort has a "kids club" offering
childminding and organized activities for younger family members. You may
call Hamilton Island at +61-07-4946-9999 or visit their Web site at
http://www.usp.com.au/hamilton.
Note: there will be a limit on the number of conference attendees who can
be accommodated. Make your reservation early!
Bungalows Free standing accommodation with one king bed, ensuite style
bathroom, daily servicing
Reef View Hotel style accommodation with two queen beds, bathroom with
separate bath, daily servicing
Whitsunday Apartments Self contained accommodation with full kitchen
facilities, king bed and three single divans, serviced every 3 days
For further details and costs of the different accommodations, see our
Web site at http://www.path.monash.edu.au/ISAC
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