RNA 2001

GENERAL INFORMATION
   
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Last Modified: Dec. 22/00

Session Topics

  • RNA catalysis
  • tRNA and rRNA biogenesis
  • 3' end formation
  • mRNA splicing - mechanisms
  • mRNA splicing - regulation
  • RNA editing and modification
  • Translation - mechanisms and regulation
  • RNPs
  • RNAi and therapeutics
  • Bioinformatics and RNA modeling
  • RNA transport and localization
  • RNA stability

Oral Sessions and Workshops

The Organizers and Session Coordinators will select abstracts for oral presentation sessions or workshops. Due to the anticipated number of excellent abstracts, some oral sessions may run concurrently. Principal Investigators must complete the Principal Investigator Form, which helps to guide the selection for oral presentations. PIs interested in organizing a workshop should contact a meeting organizer or submit a request at the bottom of the Principal Investigator form, which is located on the Abstract Submission page.

Poster Sessions

Posters sessions will be held throughout the meeting. Maximum poster dimensions are: 4 feet high x 4 feet wide. Push-pins to facilitate display will be provided for your use.

The Meeting Site

Banff, Alberta, Canada - RNA 2001 will be hosted in the exceptional surroundings of Banff, Alberta, Canada, a small town located along the Bow River in the Canadian Rockies and Banff National Park. Banff National Park, a world heritage site, is Canada's oldest National Park and consists of 2,500 square miles of snow capped mountains, towering trees, crystal lakes and streams, glaciers and wildlife in a natural habitat. The town of Banff has shops, art galleries, museums and a wide choice of restaurants, lounges and entertainment. The Banff Centre for Conferences is located in the town of Banff at a comfortable elevation of 4200 feet, within a 2 hour drive west from Calgary, Alberta, yet it is surrounded by mountain peaks. This juxtaposition of human settlement (including Victorian hotels and lodges) with the wilds of Banff and Jasper National Parks will be immediately evident and should provide a stimulating reminder of our now broadened view to include emphasis on human dimensions of anticipatory environmental management. For more information about Banff and the surrounding areas, go to www.banfflakelouise.com

The Banff Centre for Conferences is one of the four divisions of The Banff Centre for Continuing Education. The Banff Centre for Continuing Education is a unique institution playing a special role in the advancement of Canadian cultural and professional life. It is known world wide for its advanced training in the Arts and Management, and for hosting a wide range of educational conferences. www.banffcentre.ca

Meeting rooms: For parallel sessions in the afternoons, the available rooms probably include the following:

  • Eric Harvie Theater: seats 900
  • Max Bell Auditorium: Seats 330
  • Margaret Greenham Theater: Seats 220
  • Max Bell Rm 252: Seats 100
  • Max Bell Rm 150: Seats 60.

Weather

In spring, Banff has a cool, dry climate. The area, which is at an altitude of 1476 metres(4,800 feet) is subject to sudden changes in temperatures and conditions. It is suggested that you bring sweaters and/or jackets as it can be quite cool in the morning and evenings, while the afternoon can warm up considerably. http://www.banfflakelouise.com/generalinfo/weather/index.html

Transportation

By Plane:

Calgary International Airport is 132km east of Banff and is served by most North American carriers. Air Canada has been selected as the official carrier for the RNA 2001 conference in Banff. Delegates attending the RNA 2001 conference may be eligible for special discounted meeting fares. To obtain these fares, delegates or your travel agent must:

i. Contact Air Cananda at 1-800-361-7585 (within North America)

ii. Refer to Convention Number CV679103

International delegates outside of North America should contact their nearest Air Canada office

For more information on getting there and away go to: http://www.banfflakelouise.com/map/index.html

Airport Bus Service to Banff:

Charter bus service roundtrip from Calgary International Airport has been arranged for RNA 2001. The roundtrip fare is $25.00 CDN and is only available with an arrival date of Tuesday May 29th and a departure date of Sunday June 3rd, 2001. You must indicate your method of travel on the conference registration form. Please indicate an approximate time of arrival on May 29th. There will be buses leaving Calgary at 1:30pm and 3:30pm. There will be a late bus leaving at 5:30pm on May 29th as well. For your return trip back to Calgary International Airport on Sunday June 3rd, we will be asking that once you arrive at The Banff Centre, you sign up for your return trip time of departure for June 3rd. Should you require transportation at times other than those provided above, the following bus lines have regularly scheduled bus service to and from the Calgary International Airport. The Banff Airporter Service 1-888-449-2901, or visit the web site at http://www.banffairporter.com

Brewster Transportation 1-403-762-6767 and Laidlaw Transportation 1-800-661-4946 also run two shuttles each daily. Reservations are required.

Rental Cars:

The Calgary International Airport is serviced by the following car rental agencies:

Budget: 1-800-268-8900
Avis: 1-800-955-1155
Dollar: 1-800-800-4000
Hertz: 1-800-263-0600
National: 1-800-227-7368
Thrifty: 1-800-367-2277