Fascinating Rhythms: A Conference on the History and Philosophy of Biological Rhythms
Fascinating Rhythms: A Conference on the History and Philosophy of Biological Rhythms will be held at the University of Minnesota from May 11-12, 2012
This conference has been organized as a forum to bring historians, philosophers, and scientists into conversation about the history of biological rhythm studies. Sessions will include: Rhythms, Cycles, and the Environment in the Early 20th Century; Laying Foundations in the 1950s; The Biological Clock in the Molecular Age; The Reproductive Clock; Tools and Technologies; Biological Rhythms in the Clinical Setting
Sponsored by the University of Minnesota Program in the History of Science, Technology, and Medicine with support from the NSF, Division of Social and Economic Sciences (SES-0958974), the Earl and Doris Bakken Foundation, and the Institute for Advanced Study at the University of Minnesota
27th Conference of the International Society for Chronobiology
Welcome to the ICC 2012.
We, the members of the Local Organising Committee, are very pleased to invite you to Delhi to participate in the International Congress of Chronobiology, being held at the University of Delhi from October 3 - 7, 2012.
This is a joint congress of the 27th conference of the International Society for Chronobiology and 24th conference of the Indian Society for Chronobiology. This is first ever conference of the International Society for Chronobiology in the Indian sub-continent. It is a great occasion that we not only actively participate in this Congress but also share, discuss and exchange our ideas on diverse aspects of Chronobiology. Together, we may be able to outline future research goals so as to benefit the mankind and other living beings. In view of this, we have outlined a focal theme for this Congress, entitled, “Biological Clocks and Health Issues in the 21st Century”.
The Congress offers plenary lectures, thematic symposia in both oral and poster sessions. This website would be able to provide you the relevant information on important dates, organization, conference venue, registration, scientific program, abstract submission, accommodation, social activities, pre- and post congress tours, and other useful links for additional information.
We sincerely wish having you as the Congress participant in Delhi in October 2012. In addition to be able to learn some of the most recent advances in Chronobiology, you may also see this as an opportunity where you will meet old friends and colleagues, and may initiate new relationships with other Chronobiologists working in areas similar to your own.
Looking forward to meeting you in Delhi in October 2012
Vinod Kumar
Chairman / Convener
ICC 2012 Local Organising Committee
24th Annual Meeting of the Society for Light Treatment and Biological Rhythms (SLTBR)
(Geneva, Switzerland. June 24-27, 2012)
Dear Colleague,
I am writing to invite you to the 24rd Annual Meeting of the Society for Light Treatment and Biological Rhythms (SLTBR) in Geneva, Switzerland from June 24th - June 27th, 2012.
SLTBR (www.sltbr.org) is a not-for-profit international organization dedicated to fostering research, clinical applications, and consensus development in conditions related to light and biological rhythms, including seasonal affective disorder, jet lag, shift work, sleep disorders, eating disorders, non-seasonal major depression, bipolar disorder, and premenstrual syndrome. We study light therapy, chronotherapy, melatonin, serotonergic medications, etc., as well as the biological effects of environmental lighting.
Our 2012 international meeting will feature cutting edge research presented in oral and poster sessions, an invited speaker, Prof. Ueli Schilber (University of Geneva), a 2000 Louis Jeantet Prize Winner, has agreed to provide the keynote lecture entitled “The daily rhythms of genes, cells, and organs” along with 3 symposia:
“Light and chronotherapeutic approaches in cancer, SAD and healthy people”
“Genetic Influence on biological rhythms”
“Impact of Lighting Environment on Health and Work Safety”
Additional meeting information can be found on our website, www.sltbr.org. Should you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact SLTBR at sltbrinfo@gmail.com.
I hope you will join us in Geneva in June.
Sincerely,
Marc Hébert, Ph.D.
SLTBR, President (2010-2012)
International Chronobiology Summer School
(Berlin, Germany)
Dear ISC members,
The international Chronobiology Summer School, organized by the groups of A. Kramer and H. Herzel, will be held 16-21 September in the city center of Berlin, Germany. The summer school brings together students and leading scientists of our field.
The school features several invited lectures and tutorials that will review the state-of-the-art and challenges in chronobiology from clock mechanisms in individual cells to physiology and behavior. Teachers: Steven Brown, Menno Gerkema, Erik Herzog, Hanspeter Herzel, Achim Kramer, Martha Merrow, Michael Menaker and Till Roenneberg.
All participants are asked to present a poster describing their own work. Places are limited to 30 students. Key dates: 31st May 2012: registration dead line; 31st August 2012: poster submission deadline
The registration fee (150 euros) includes admission to the school, school materials, meals and coffee breaks: accommodation is not included. Registration fee for SRBR members will be reimbursed by the SRBR.
The Board of the ISC proudly announce the establishment of several committees to promote the activities of the Society. The committees and their composition are:
