2003 CR Society Conference Update

[Guest guest]

Hi All,

and I just returned from a trip to Madison. We met with Dr. Weindruch, one other researcher, our hotel catering manager and head chef and the new manager of a nearby private residence hall. Here's the latest:

The Conference dates are June 5-8, 2003. While the speaker schedule is still a work in progress, it looks like we will have a full schedule starting Thursday morning (June 5). The hotel and dorm room blocks will be available for June 4 check-in.

So far, the following researchers have accepted our offer to speak.

Weindruch, Ph.D.

Professor of Medicine

University of Wisconsin-Madison

http://www.mcw.edu/frrc/weindruch.htm

ph W. Kemnitz

Professor, Department of Physiology

Director, Wisconsin National Primate Research Center

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Areas of Interest - nutrition; aging; diabetes mellitus; obesity

http://www.americanaging.org/past_meetings/AGE01/abs/Kemnitz.htm

Tomas A. Prolla, Ph.D.

Professor of Genetics and Medical Genetics

University of Wisconsin-Madison

http://www.genetics.wisc.edu/faculty/prolla.html

D. Cartee, Ph.D.

Professor, Department of Kinesiology

University of Wisconsin-Madison

http://www.soemadison.wisc.edu/kinesiology/people/cartee.htm

http://www.ssc.wisc.edu/aging/cartee.htm

Ricki J. Colman, Ph.D.

Scientist

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Areas of interest: aging; bone metabolism

http://www.americanaging.org/past_meetings/AGE01/abs/Colman.htm

Luigi Fontana, MD

Research Instructor - Division of GeriatricsDepartment of Internal MedicineWashington University, St. Louis

Principal Investigator of the following:

Clinical Study "Effects of a long term vegan diet on glucose tolerance and lipid profile and the carotid atherosclerosis"

Co-Investigator of the following:

NIH AG20487 "Calorie restriction and aging in humans"

NIH AG20076 "Is DHEA replacement therapy beneficial?"

S. Lord, PhDDirector, Education & Technical ServicesMetaMetrix Clinical Laboratory

http://www.metametrix.com/

http://www.metametrix.com/About%20Us/Staff/default.asp?page=staff

We will also have several CR Society members giving presentations.

We hope to have the registration info/form ready by next week. The registration fee will be $125-$150.

The conference hotel is the Best Western Inn on the Park. We have a block of 40 rooms (20 with 1 bed, 20 with 2 beds) reserved at $99 + 13.5% tax per night single or double. Just call 800 279-8811 or 608 257-8811 and identify yourself as part of the "CR Society Block" to make your reservations.

http://www.bestwesternwisconsin.com/madison.htm

As a low cost option, we will also offer student dorm rooms at the Towers Private Residence Hall. Registration info will be available in a few weeks. I () will be handling reservations and collecting prepayment. The rate for a two bedroom unit will be about $25/night.These have a shared bathroom and kitchenette with microwave and refrigerator but no TV, no telephone, no maid service. This dorm is about 6-7 blocks from the Best Western. Parking is a problem near both facilities, so don't forget your rain gear if you choose this option.

Only three months to go!

Best Regards, Krikorian Stern