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ISOCB 2008

General information

We are pleased to announce that the second meeting of the International Society for Ocular Cell Biology will be held in San Diego from 2–5 September 2008. The meeting will be held at Paradise Point, a sumptuous resort and spa located on a private island in Mission Bay and the local organising committee has negotiated a very attractive delegate package.

The meeting begins Tuesday, 2 September 2008 at 3 p.m., and concludes on Friday, 5 September 2008 at 10 p.m. All Scientific Sessions, Registration and Sponsors exhibition will take place at the Conference Centre.

Please note the following important deadlines:
  • 15 July 2008: Extended Deadline for reduced fee registration.
  • 1 July 2008: No refunds for registration after this date.
  • 31 July 2008: Deadline for abstract submission.
  • 31 July 2008: Deadline to make hotel reservation at the Paradise Point.

Conference administration

For all general enquiries about the ISOCB Conference 2008 please contact the conference administration as follows:

Please note: The conference administrator will not be able to answer questions about program content or the ISOCB organisation. Please contact us for these enquiries.

Registration fee

The fee includes attendance to all scientific sessions, the abstract book, receptions, tea and coffee breaks, breakfast 3–5 September, lunch on 3 and 5 September and dinner on 2 and 5 September.

Conference language

The official language of the symposium will be English. No simultaneous translation will be provided.

Technical support

Overhead projection and digital projectors will be available. Speakers are strongly encouraged to use Powerpoint.

Registration

To register for the ISOCB Conference by Visa or MasterCard, please visit our online registration site.

Although we prefer online payment by credit card, we can also accept cheque and credit card payment via mail or fax. If you would prefer to pay via this method, please print the registration formPDF icon and fax or mail to the location indicated on the form.

Confirmation

Participants who have registered and paid fees will receive confirmation by email only. You must print out this emailed confirmation and present it at the meeting desk in order to receive the abstract book and name badge. Any participants who do not receive an emailed confirmation letter must present proof of payment at the meeting desk. Your name badge must be worn at all times to gain access to the scientific sessions and dining areas.

Cancellation

Written notice of cancellation must be sent to the Conference Organiser. For cancellation before 1 July 2008, seventy-five per cent of the registration fee will be refunded. No refunds will be made after this date.

Meeting desk

The meeting desk will be open from 12 noon until 7 pm on Tuesday, 2 September and then on each day of the conference. It will be open an hour before sessions start and an hour after sessions end for any questions for attendees. Further details to follow.

Attire

Please note this is a resort and attendees will need to walk from their rooms to the meeting space. It's an expansive resort and the weather should be warm, 60–70 degrees, so high heals and business attire may be a bit much; business or resort casual will be more appropriate.

Local organising committee

  • David Williams (UCLA)
  • Dean Bok (UCLA)
  • Martin Friedlander (Scripps)
  • Jeannie Chen (USC)

Last updated 18 June 2008.