First Announcement
Caribbean Biomedical
Research Days CBRD-2015
January 16-18, 2015
Rodney Bay, St. Lucia
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CONFERENCE OVERVIEW:
The international 3-day conference focusing on translational biomedical research and education.
The conference will bring together medical practitioners and administrators, biomedical scientists,
health science educators and students, to discuss the up-to-date challenges and findings in the
biomedical field. Conference Language: English
Topics:
• Biological and societal consequences of human disorders
• Epidemiology of public health
• Stress-related disorders; Affective and other CNS disorders
• Immunology
• General medicine; Family medicine
• Cancer
• Metabolic disorders; Diabetes
• Molecular genetics and genomics; Medical genetics
• Gene x environment interactions
• Translational research
• Animal experimental models of human disorders
• Bioinformatics and Biostatistics in Medicine
• Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)
• Biomedical education in Caribbean
CONFERENCE VENUE:
Bay Gardens Resorts and Spa (Rodney Bay Village, St. Lucia, WI), a 4-star resort nestled in the
stunning, secluded beaches of Saint Lucia (www.baygardensresorts.com). Warm sand, blue
gleaming waters, exquisite dining and accommodations are the ideal backdrop for the perfect
intellectual retreat to Saint Lucia. The resort features striking designs inspired by the French
Caribbean and Georgian plantation style, truly giving guests a “window to paradise”, surrounded by
vibrant Rodney Bay Village.
CONFERENCE ORGANIZERS:
Center for Physiology and Biochemical Research (CPBR) and ZENEREI Institute (New
Orleans, USA) – organizers of professional international biomedical conferences since 1997
International “Stress and Behavior” Society (ISBS, established in 2007)
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Conference Chair: Dr. Allan V. Kalueff, PhD (USA)
Conference Secretariat: Nataliya A. Zinevych, PE (USA)
PRELIMINARY PROGRAM:
DAY 1, Fri, 16 January 2015
9.00-6.00
Registration
10.00-10.20
10.20-11.00
Official opening and welcoming
Plenary lecture I: Overview of Caribbean Medicine [Representative of St.
Lucian Ministry of Health]
11.00-1.00
Session I: Cancer, blood and metabolic disorders
• Symposium presentations
1.00-2.00
Lunch Break (free time)
2.00-2.30
Plenary lecture II: Translational biomedicine of the 21 century
2.30-4.30
Session II: Stress physiology and behavioral science
Sponsored by the International Stress and Behavior Society
Chair: AV Kalueff
• Symposium presentations
4.30-6.00
Welcoming Reception
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DAY 2, Sat, 17 January 2015
9.00-6.00
Registration
9:00-10:00 Plenary lecture III: Professionalism in Medicine
10:00-11:00 Plenary lecture IV: Integrating biology and medicine – the whys and the hows
11.00-11.20 Coffee Break
11.20-1.00
Session III: Public Health – from Care to Cure
· Symposium presentations
1.00-2.00
Lunch Break
2.00-2.30
Plenary lecture V: Emerging health concerns in the Caribbean: 2014 update
2.30-4.00
Session IV: Ethics in Biomedicine - Roundtable
4.00-4.20
Coffee Break
4.20-6.00
Poster Session I
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DAY 3, Sun, 18 January 2015
9.00-3.00
Registration
9.00-9.45
9.45-10.30
10.30-11.00
Plenary lecture VI: Animal models in biomedical research: AV Kalueff (USA)
Plenary lecture VII: Advances in sports medicine
Plenary lecture VIII: Educating future physicians in the Caribbean
11.00-11.20
Coffee Break
11.20-1.00
Session V: Biochemistry and Physiology in Medicine
• Symposium presentations
1.00-3.00
Poster Session II
3.00
Official closing ceremony
Evening:
Social Program (admissions): Fish Fest in Denery City
REGISTRATION
Registration includes full access to all sessions and lectures, welcoming reception, as well as
Proceedings (abstract book), other Conference materials, and coffee-breaks. After we confirm your
pre-registration, Conference Secretariat will send you Registration Invoice with full bank details and
payment instructions. An invoice will be issued electronically, so you can proceed with your payment
(a PayPal electronic payment option will also be available). If you are presenting an abstract, please
register before Oct 15, 2014: abstract submission closes after this date.
REGISTRATION FEES:
Following the ISBS Conferences’ 15-year traditions, the registration fees are kept as low as possible:
Individual registration:
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Early full registration (before Oct 15, 2014):
Late full registration (after Oct 15, 2014):
Under- and graduate student (before Oct 15):
Late student (after Oct 15, 2014)
$US 150.00
$US 180.00
$US 95.00
$US 145.00
Group registration (>12 delegates):
• Early registration (before Oct 15, 2014):
• Late registration (after Oct 15, 2014):
$US 135.00
$US 170.00
Caribbean residents: 150 EC $
Cancellation policy: Registration fees are non-refundable
Accompanying persons: Fee for the accompanying person is $US 50.00 per person
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EXHIBITING AND SPONSORSHIP:
Conference official sponsorship ($US 900.00) includes an exhibitor area (6 sq. m) with table and
chairs, registration of up to 2 representatives, access to conference activities, as well as placing
company/University logo on conference materials and abstract books. Please contact our Secretariat
([email protected] AND [email protected]) for details.
REGISTRATION FORM:
Please copy/paste, fill in, and email your form to our Secretariat (with the subject “CBRD-2015”)
at: [email protected] AND [email protected]
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Institute/Company:
Name, Family name:
Position/Title:
Category: please select one
• Early/Late full
• Early/Late student
• Caribbean resident
• Early/Late group
Address (affiliation):
City:
Postal code:
Country:
Phone, Fax:
E-mail:
www:
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PAYMENT:
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Due to security reasons, we only accept direct bank transfers and PayPal online payments.
After we confirm your pre-registration, Conference Secretariat will send you a Conference
Invoice with bank details and payment instructions.
An invoice will be issued electronically, so you can proceed with your payment.
Once we receive your registration payment, the Registration Confirmation/Paid
invoice/Receipt will be sent to you by post and email.
Only payments from pre-registered delegates will be accepted.
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION:
Delegates may present abstract, or attend the Conference without presenting the abstract. Only one
abstract is accepted per each registered delegate. All abstracts must be written in English (1 page
A4 in Word format, Times 12 pt, 1.5-spaced) and consist of the following sections:
1. Title of the abstract: ALL CAPITALS
2. Authors (e.g., AB Smith, DJ Kalm), presenting author always first
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3. Organization(s): e.g., Texas State University, Texas, USA
4. Body (with mandatory sub-sections):
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Introduction:
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Methods:
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Results and discussion:
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Research support:
To submit your Abstract, please email it by Oct 15, 2014 (with the subject “CBRD-2015
ABSTRACT”)
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Secretariat
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[email protected]
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[email protected]
Important notes:
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Submitted papers cannot be edited or corrected.
All authors must receive a written confirmation of their registration form and abstracts
being received by the Conference Secretariat.
NO TABLES, FIGURES OR REFERENCES!
Deadline for submission of abstracts is strictly Oct 15, 2014.
Authors of accepted abstracts will be notified by the Program Committee within 1-2
weeks after submission.
Revisions of the abstracts by their authors (for clarity, style and language) may be
requested by the Program Committee.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR
PREPARING PRESENTATIONS:
All presenting authors will be notified by the Program Committee about the acceptance of their
abstracts, and the mode of presentation. Final program will be released by Dec 20, 2014. Once your
presentation was accepted, please follow these instructions to prepare your presentation:
Oral presentations:
• PC-based multimedia projector will be provided for your Power Point presentation
• Please upload all your presentations in advance, on the day of your presentations:
1. speakers of morning sessions – during morning registration
2. speakers of afternoon sessions – during lunch break
Posters:
• Maximal poster size: 1 x 1 m
• Mounting materials will be provided by the Conference Organizers
LIABILITY AND PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION:
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Neither the Conference Organizers, nor its agents or representatives, will be responsible for
any injury, loss or damage that may occur to the participants from any cause whatsoever.
All delegates shall obtain, at their own expense, adequate insurance against any such injury,
loss or damage.
The Conference Organizers shall not be liable for failure to perform its obligations as a result
of strikes, riots, or any other cause beyond its control.
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In exceptional circumstances, if necessary, the Organizers retain the right to modify
Symposium program, without prior notice.
The Organizers may close registration at any time, shall the number of registered delegates
reach the Symposium full capacity. In such circumstances, we will not accept complaints
from individuals or groups who failed to register due to closure of Conference registration.
VISAS TO ST. LUCIA:
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Foreign participants may require St. Lucian visas to enter the country.
Citizens of some countries may not need visas to enter the country for a short visit. Please
contact your local travel agent or official St. Lucia’s web-site for more detailed and updated
information.
ACCOMMODATION:
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Our delegates will benefit from special rates [US $ 250 per night at Deluxe Room, US $ 300
per night at Suite, plus taxes, VAT and buffet] at the Bay Gardens Beach Resort
(www.baygardensresorts.com)
All cancellations must be made by written notification and addressed to the Conference
Organizers by post and e-mail.
1-night cancellation fee will apply if cancelled before Nov 25, 2014. No refund will be possible
if cancelled after Nov 26, 2014.
Only requests from REGISTERED delegates will be accepted. Please register
before sending your accommodation reservation requests.
St. Lucia offers a variety of other accommodation options to satisfy your budget. Deadline for
guaranteed accommodation booking: Nov 15, 2014 (please book early, to ensure availability).
CONFERENCE CONTACTING INFORMATION:
Conference Secretariat:
Address:
Tel/Fax:
ISBS Secretariat, 309 Palmer Court, Slidell, LA 70458, USA
+1 (240) 899-9571 (USA)
Web site:
www.stressandbehavior.com
E-mail:
[email protected]
[email protected]
Join our forthcoming conferences:
3rd Caribbean Biomedical Research Days
CBRD 2016
January 16-18, 2016, Rodney Bay, St. Lucia
22nd International Neuroscience and Biological
Psychiatry Conference "STRESS AND BEHAVIOR"
May 16-19, 2015, St-Petersburg, Russia
5th International Regional Neuroscience and Biological
Psychiatry Conference "STRESS AND BEHAVIOR"
(North America)
June 22-24, 2015, Miami, FL, USA
6th International Regional Neuroscience and Biological
Psychiatry Conference "STRESS AND BEHAVIOR" (Asia) – in
conjunction with Japan Neuroscience Society Meeting
July 25-26, 2015, Kobe, Japan
7th International Regional Neuroscience and Biological
Psychiatry Conference "STRESS AND BEHAVIOR"
(North America)
June 22-24, 2016, New Orleans, LA, USA
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