Evolutionary Genomics

January 16-17, 2004 Marriott Hotel, Tucson, Arizona

Sponsored by the National Science Foundation, Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship (IGERT) Program.

Organizers: Michael Nachman, Howard Ochman, Rich Jorgensen, University of Arizona

    The University of Arizona IGERT Program in Genomics is sponsoring an international meeting on evolutionary genomics.  It will bring together leading researchers on genome evolution of both prokaryotes and eukaryotes, including empirical, theoretical, and computational approaches.  The meeting will take place at the Marriott Hotel adjacent to the University of Arizona campus in Tucson January 16-17, 2004.  The format of the meeting will allow considerable time for informal discussion and interaction among participants.  Participation by graduate students and postdoctoral fellows is strongly encouraged, and discounted rates for registration will be available.

Invited Speakers:

Meeting Format and Venue:   The meeting will take place on Friday and Saturday, January 16-17 at the Marriott University Park Hotel adjacent to the campus of The University of Arizona in Tucson.  All participants are encouraged to stay at the Marriott Hotel.  Talks will be from invited speakers, with 30 minutes per talk and 10 minutes for discussion following each talk.  There will also be poster sessions for contributed papers.   The meeting is structured with free time for interactions among participants, in the style of a Gordon Conference.

Registration:  The registration fee is $200 for faculty and $100 for students and postdocs.  Late registration fee (after December 15) is $225 for faculty and $120 for students and postdocs.  The fee includes opening reception, breakfasts on Friday and Saturday, coffee breaks, and a banquet dinner on Saturday.  The fee does not include accommodations, Friday dinner, or lunches. 

Accommodations:  Rooms have been reserved at the Marriott University Park Hotel in Tucson for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights (January 15-17) at a group rate of $139 per room (single or double) plus tax.  Reservations should be made by contacting the hotel directly and specifying that the reservation is for the “Evolutionary Genomics Conference” or by using their on-line reservation system with the group code “EGCEGCA.”

Accommodations are also available at the Radisson Hotel, located approximately two miles from the conference site at the Marriott.  Rooms have been reserved at the Radisson Hotel for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights (January 15-17) at a group rate of $85 per room (single or double) plus tax.  Reservations should be made by contacting the hotel directly and specifying that the reservation is for the “Evolutionary Genomics Conference.”  A shuttle will be provided for transport between the hotels.

Opening Reception: There will be an opening reception Thursday 6-9 pm at the Marriott Hotel with hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar.  The registration table will be set up during this time.

Meals:  Light food will be available at the opening reception.  Breakfasts Friday and Saturday as well as dinner Saturday night will be provided.  Lunches on Friday and Saturday as well as dinner on Friday will be “on-your-own.”  A variety of restaurants, cafes, and bars are available adjacent to the Marriott Hotel.  In addition, the Marriott Hotel is situated on a trolley line that connects to nearby commercial areas with other restaurants.

Banquet:  The conference will include a banquet dinner Saturday night at the Sonoran Desert Museum, in a spectacular location adjacent to Saguaro National Park.  This is 20 minutes from the university, and transportation will be provided.

Poster Session:  Posters will be set up for the entire meeting, with two scheduled poster sessions, Friday and Saturday immediately following lunch.

Schedule: Program