ASCB Annual Meeting 2012

As the premier international meeting in the field of cell biology, the ASCB Annual Meeting is intended for scientists and students in academia, industry, government, and higher education. Over 100 scientific sessions and 3,000 poster presentations cover a variety of scientific areas within the discipline. With opportunities to learn about the latest research and network with peers, the ASCB Annual Meeting appeals to the diverse interests of the international cell biology community.

Highlights:
• Keynote Symposium by Steven Chu, U.S. Secretary of Energy, and Arthur D. Levinson, Chair, Genentech, Inc., and Apple, Inc.
• Threads (meetings-within-a-meeting):1) Cell Biology and Medicine and 2) Cell Biology and the Physical Sciences. Daily programs will allow attendees to follow new fields while benefitting from a large meeting with the best research in cell biology.
• World-class Symposia and Minisymposia speakers
• Frontier Symposia will synthesize current, exciting progress in the field
• Science Discussion Tables—interact with senior scientists in an intimate setting
• Posters, mentorship, networking, career development, and education programs
• Fun in the wonderful city of San Francisco!