Selenium Biochemistry 2003
Celebrating 30 years of Selenoprotein Research

December 17-19, 2003
Hyatt Regency Bethesda
Bethesda, Maryland

This focused two-day symposium will look back on thirty years of discovery in the field of selenium biochemistry, and assess the current knowledge and directions in the field.

Poster Session:

The deadline for abstract submission was October 31, 2003. 

All are invited to attend the Poster Session and Reception on Thursday, December 18, from 5:45 - 7:00 p.m.

Registration:

There is no cost for registration, but participants are required to register by e-mail (selfw@nhlbi.nih.gov) to confirm their participation in the symposium. Please include your name, degree, affiliation, and city/state.

Accommodations:

The Hyatt Regency Bethesda is offering a group rate of $150.00/night for registered participants.  Please contact the Hyatt Regency at 301-657-1234, mentioning participation in the Selenium Biochemistry meeting, to obtain the discounted room rate.

Program:

The final scientific program will include scientists who have played a vital role in the early development of the field of selenium biochemistry and young investigators now at the forefront.   An opening reception on Wednesday evening, December 17, will be followed by two full days of scientific session, including a poster session on Thursday evening. 

Agenda:

For additional information, contact William Self (e-mail: selfw@nhlbi.nih.gov)

Sponsored by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health
 

Organizing Committee:

William T. Self, Ph.D.
Laboratory of Biochemistry
National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
National Institutes of Health
Bethesda, Maryland

Thressa C. Stadtman, Ph.D.
Laboratory of Biochemistry
National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
National Institutes of Health
Bethesda, Maryland

Robert S. Balaban, Ph.D.
Director, Intramural Research Program
National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
National Institutes of Health
Bethesda, Maryland