International Congress on Carnosine and Anserine (ICCA)
4th Annual Conference on Histidyl Dipeptides to Bring Together and
Promote Interaction Among Investigators Working on these Novel Dipeptides
University of Louisville | Diabetes & Obesity Center | Department of Medicine
Please send abstract and registration forms to: carnsymp@exchange.louisville.edu
Date & Location
September 12-14, 2017
Clinical & Translational Research Building
(505 South Hancock Street, Louisville, KY 40202)
Map
Topics for Scientific Session
Biochemical, metabolic pathways of histidyl dipeptides
Histidyl dipeptides in cardiovascular diseases
Beta-alanine and histidyl dipeptides in sports and exercise
Anti-obesogenic role of histidyl dipeptides
Histidine dipeptides in kidney diseases
Carnosine in brain and neuroprotection
Histidyl dipeptides in diet
Histidyl dipeptides in aging and cancer
Confirmed Speakers
Giancarlo Aldini*
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Milan, Italy
Shahid Baba*
Department of Medicine, University of Louisville
Aruni Bhatnagar*
Department of Medicine, University of Louisville
Wim Derave*
Department of Movement and Sports Sciences University Ghent, Belgium
Bruno Gualano
University of Sao Paulo Brazil
Roger Harris*
University of Chichester, UK (retired)
Jay Hoffmann
University of Central Florida
Craig Sale*
Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, UK
Bryan Sanders
Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, UK
Sanjay Srivastava
Department of Medicine, University of Louisville
* - member, International Organizing Committee
Call for Abstracts
Abstracts are invited from established investigators, postdoctoral fellows and graduate students. The work presented in the abstract must not have been published. All accepted abstracts will be scheduled either for oral or a poster presentation. The presentations will be conducted in English.
Abstract Submission Process and Deadlines
Deadline for abstracts to be published and presented at the meeting is March 31, 2017. The last date to withdraw abstract is April 15, 2017. Abstracts are to be submitted as part of online registration process. If you are not submitting an abstract, you can still register to attend the meeting.
Format of Abstract
Word limit of abstract is 250 excluding the title, authors and affiliations. On separate lines, include:
- Title
- Author names
- Affiliations
- Abstract body
Notification of Abstract Acceptance
Authors will receive the notice of acceptance or rejection for their abstracts via email no later than May 1, 2017.
Oral Presentations
Speakers are allocated approximately 25 minutes to present and 5 minutes for discussion.
Poster Presentations
Two poster sessions will be held during the meeting. The presenters are requested to mount their posters 9 a.m. on Tuesday, September 13 to remain until 5 p.m. All the figures, title of poster should be easily readable. Materials needed for mounting poster will be available in the poster area.
Travel Grants
We are pleased to inform that Diabetes and Obesity Center was kind enough to support six (6) best posters awards. This competition is open to all graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. The award will support hotel accommodation for a maximum of three (3) days. The selection will be based on the quality of science as judged by the reviewers.
Invitation for Full-Length Papers to be Published
Selected presentations and abstracts will be invited for publication as a full-length manuscript in special issue of the Amino Acids Journal.
Accommodations
For all the attendees, we have blocked rooms at The Brown Hotel (335 West Broadway, Louisville, KY 40202; map). The hotel is located 20 minutes from the Louisville International Airport (SDF). The Brown Hotel offers free shuttle service from airport to the hotel. Rooms can be booked here, or by calling 502-583-1234.
The hotel has provided discounted rates for University of Louisville. Room rates are $153 (single/double occupancy) $173 (triple occupancy) and ($193 quad occupancy). For additional night stay please contact the hotel directly.
Louisville International Airport
Louisville International Airport (SDF) is located just south of downtown Louisville. Most of the carriers including American Airlines, Southwest and United fly into Louisville. There are direct flights to Louisville from New York, Washington, Atlanta, Houston, Miami, Chicago, Las Vegas, Dallas, Denver, Philadelphia and Baltimore.
Registration
Registration will be free for attendees who stay at The Brown Hotel. Attendees, who are not staying at The Brown Hotel will have to pay a registration fee of $150 to cover the cost of dinner and booklet. Last date for registration is June 30, 2017.
Registration Check-In
Registration will be open at 4 p.m. Tuesday, September 12, 2017, in the Gallery Ballroom (16th floor). The registration desk will close at 5 p.m. Wednesday, September 13, 2017.
Social Event
The inaugural dinner on Monday, September 12, 2017, will include reception and cocktails on the terrace of The Brown Hotel followed by dinner. Dinner and cocktails are complimentary for all the attendees.
There will be free lunch and breakfast served for the two-day meeting.