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General Information
Objectives and Focus
CBB conference, 2009, will be held on Oct. 19 & 20. The theme is "Biofuels, Biochemicals & Protein Production". This year's conference will focus on a multitude of approaches towards production of biofuels and chemicals from biomass. The mix of topics will also include emerging trends in the production of complex therapeutic proteins. Cost of protein production must come down whether the application is biofuels, biochemicals or protein biopharmaceuticals. CBB has identified a good mix of experts from industry and academia for an exciting conference. There will also be an update on CBB offerings and future direction. In addition, a wide range of topics will be covered in the poster session, where we anticipate more than 50 posters. We expect to offer an intellectually stimulating experience.
Conference Location
The CBB conference will be held on The University of Iowa campus at the Iowa Memorial Union (IMU), on Madison Street.
Registration
Advanced registration is encouraged. The registration fee is $200 ($100 for students and postdoctorals), which includes all conference meals and expenses except for travel and lodging. The late registration fee is $250 (after October 1, 2009). Registration may be done online at:www.uiowa.edu/~biocat/conference
IBA registration may be done online at: www.iowabiotech.com
Parking
Parking is available in the IMU Parking Ramp and the North Madison Street Ramp (one block north of the IMU). Parking is complimentary in the IMU Ramp for those staying at the Iowa House. The Standard Parking Rate ($.75 for the first hour and $.90 per hour each additional hour) will be charged to conference participants if they show a Visitor Parking Waiver with their transaction ticket upon leaving the IMU or North Madison Street Ramps. These waivers are available at the conference registration desk when you pick up your conference materials. Without the waiver the rate is $2 per hour.
If you arrive after 8:00 a.m. the IMU ranp will have extremely limited availablity. We suggest parking in the North Madison Street Ramp or the Old Capital Ramp on the corner of Burlington and Clinton Streets (3 blocks from the IMU).
Accommodations
A block of rooms has been reserved at the the Iowa House Hotel, (adjacent to the IMU). The conference rate is $69/$74, single or double ($69 for interior room and $74 for a river view room). Please call 319.335.3513 to reserve your room. When making your reservation, please indicate you are attending the BIOCATS Conference in order to obtain the conference rate. All rooms will be held in reserve until 9/19/09. High speed internet access is available to participants on request at the time you make your room reservations. Individuals are responsible for their own reservations.
Transportation
The Eastern Iowa Airport is served by Allegiant Air, American Eagle, Delta/Comair, Northwest and United Airlines. The Eastern Iowa Airport is located approximately 20 miles north of Iowa City in Cedar Rapids. Limousine service from the airport is available at a cost of approximately $28 one way and $51 round-trip. Taxis are also available for about the same cost.
Special Needs
If you have physical or other needs that require special assistance or arrangements, please contact the Center for Conferences & Institutes prior to the conference (319.335.4159 ).
Posters
Participants are invited to present posters on Biocatalysis/Bioprocessing research. If you wish to submit a poster, please visit the following web page for abstract information ( http://www.uiowa.edu/~biocat) or contact Ms. Nancy Ream, Center for Biocatalysis and Bioprocessing, Oakdale Research Park, 2501 Crosspark Road – Suite C100, Coralville, Iowa, 52241-3210. Phone (319) 335-4903; FAX (319) 335-4901. E-mail: nancy-ream@uiowa.edu.
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