MEETINGS ORGANIZED OR CO-SPONSORED BY THE OXYGEN CLUB OF CALIFORNIA

October 4-7, 2005
II INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON POLYPHENOLS AND HEALTH University of California, Davis, California
For more information, email polyphenols@ucdavis.edu or visit http://polyphenols.ucdavis.edu

Based on the success of the 1st International Conference on Polyphenols and Health in Vichy, France, and the continuous interest in how these natural substances could be an important factor in improving public health, the goal of the second conference is to focus on the most important areas of recent success linking POLYPHENOLS AND HEALTH. Also the conference is aim to explore those topics that could be the most interesting in the future. The scientific sessions of the meeting will include:
Basic biological mechanisms of action of polyphenols
Cardiovascular disease, cancer and neurodegeneration: physiological, clinical and epidemiological data
Metabolism and biological fate of polyphenols
Novel effects of polyphenols: genomics and metabolomics
March 15-18, 2006
The XIIth Annual Meeting of the Oxygen Club of California (OCC) on Oxidants and Antioxidants in Biology, at Fess Parker's Doubletree Resort, Santa Barbara, CA, USA.
Co-Sponsored by the Linus Pauling Institute (LPI) and the Society for Free Radical Research International (SFRRI)

Organizers
Helmut Sies, President; Enrique Cadenas, Vice President; Lester Packer, Founding President

The meeting highlights will include a symposium and sessions devoted to:
- OBESITY, OXIDATIVE STRESS, AND THE METABOLIC SYNDROME
- OBESITY, UNCOUPLING PROTEINS, AND MICRONUTRIENT ACTION
- DIETARY MODULATION OF CELL SIGNALING PATHWAYS
- MITOCHONDRIAL FUNCTION, AGING, AND DEGENERATIVE DISEASES
Special Events
A symposium and workshop will be devoted to cutting-edge research on the intracellular events mediating oxidative stress and proinflammatory processes in obesity and type II diabetes. Other sessions will highlight cellular and molecular mechanisms inherent in the progression of metabolic stress, phenotypic perspectives, and dietary interventions as well as the growing relevance of mitochondrial function to the metabolic syndrome, aging, and disease.

Keynote Lecture
Wednesday, March 15, 6:00 PM
Arne Holmgren (Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm)
Followed by Reception at 7:00 PM

Young Investigator Forum
This forum is organized to specifically introduce and acknowledge the contributions of promising young scientists to briefly discuss their research goals and objectives. Candidates from selected abstracts will be invited to present regular lectures in the different sessions of the conference.

Posters and Young Investigator Awards
Posters will be exhibited during the three days of the meeting. Three OCC 2006 Young Investigator Awards will be given in the amount of $500 each:
- Oxygen Club of California Award
- Lester Packer Award
- Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics Elsevier Award
The selection committee will be chaired by Roberta Díaz Brinton and Norman I. Krinsky, and will include Josiane Cillard, Nesrin Ozer, and other members of the OCC Executive and International Committees.
Established Investigator Prizes
The selection committee will include members of the Executive and International committee and be chaired by Francisco J. Romero.
- OCC 2006 Science and Humanity Prize ($5,000)
- OCC Outstanding Investigator Prize ($2,500)
Banquet
Friday, March 17 at 8:00 pm

Advanced Registration
*Electronic Registration and Abstract Submission forms will soon be available on this website
- PARTICIPANT $550
- POST DOC $200
- STUDENT $150
Abstract Information
Size. 11.5 x 16.5 cm (4.5 x 6.5 inches)
Font. Times New Roman 12
Text. Single spaced. Include Title, Authors, Affiliation, and Text in that order. References may be included if needed.
Application. Microsoft Word

For hotel reservations, please contact the Fess Parker Doubletree Resort at +1-(805)-564-9198. For more information, contact Professor Enrique Cadenas, Department of Molecular Pharmacology & Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90098-9192, USA. Tel.: +1-(323)-442-1418; Fax: +1-(323)-224-7473; E-mail: leejt@usc.edu
July 6-9, 2006
6th COSTAM/SFRR(ASEAN) International Workshop 2006
Micronutrients, Oxidative Stress and Environment
Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.
For further inquiries, please contact:

Technical Program
Dr Kalanithi Nesaretnam
Malaysian Palm Oil Board
Tel 03 8928 2858
Fax 03 8925 9446
Email sarnesar@mpob.gov.my

Secretariat
Ms Nava
Tel 03 7118 2062
Fax 03 7118 2063
Email Secretariat@costam.org.my
http://www.costam.org.my
September 21-24, 2006
Oxidative Stress, Skin Biology & Medicine Andros Island, Greece
The 3rd International Conference on “Oxidative stress in skin biology and medicine” will take place in September 21-24, 2006 at the Cycladic island of Andros in Greece. The conference will comprise regular sessions of oral and poster presentations, special sessions on topics of current importance and various social and cultural events related to the island of Andros.
The topics will be:
- A. Oxidative stress and antioxidants
- B. Cell signaling and gene expression
- C. inflammation, cancer, apoptosis and aging
- D. skin pharmacokinetics, barrier function, metabolism and transport,
- E. skin protection by diet and topical agents,
- F. metal ions
- G. photodynamic therapy and oxidative stress,
- H. natural products (terrestrial and marines),
- I. bioassays and analytical techniques.
Information about general policy, registration, accommodation, instructions for submitting abstracts, preliminary program, deadlines, island of Andros will soon be found on the website: http://www.pharm.uoa.gr/oxstress

The conference will take place under the presidency of Drs H.I. Maibach, H. Sies, W. Stahl, E. J. Thomas
Honorary President : Professor Dr L. Packer

For any information please contact Michail Rallis, Tel. 30-210-7274699, Fax 30-210-7274027, E-mail : rallis@pharm.uoa.gr

OTHER MEETINGS
September 4-9, 2005
EPR 2005
International Conference/Workshop on EPR and Imaging of Biological Systems Hilton Columbus at Easton Town Center, Columbus, OH.
For more information, visit: http://www.heartlung.osu.edu/epr/3140.cfm
September 8-10, 2005
Role of Nitrite in Physiology, Pathophysiology, and Therapeutics Meeting Natcher Conference Center, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland
This conference will provide a unique venue for investigators to discuss both the basic science and therapeutic applications of nitrite research. The meeting has attracted generous funding from a variety of sources, which reflects the multifaceted nature of nitrite research and the growing importance of the field. More details will soon be available on the conference website: www.strategicresults.com/nitrite.
November 6-11, 2005.
International Interdisciplinary Conference on Vitamins, Coenzymes, and Biofactors.
Comprising the
4th International Symposium on Vitamin B6, PQQ, Carbonyl Catalysis and Quinoproteins
and the
4th International Congress on Vitamins and Related Biofactors
Awaji Island, Hyogo, Japan Hilton
All registrations including hotel reservation and submitting abstracts are required to be made by internet (scheduled to be available after February, 2005). Please check the website at http://www.osaka-med.ac.jp/vitamins for up-to-date information, or feel free to e-mail your questions to: Secretariat of the International Interdisciplinary Conference on Vitamins, Coenzymes, and Biofactors c/o Prof. Hideyuki Hayashi Department of Biochemistry, Osaka Medical College 2-7 Daigakumachi, Takatsuki 569-8686, Japan E-mail: vitamins@art.osaka-med.ac.jp
November 16-20, 2005.
Society for Free Radical Biology and Medicine’s 12th Annual Meeting. Hilton Austin. Austin, Texas USA
Abstract submission period: May 1 - September 3, 2005 on-line at www.sfrbm.org. For more information, visit www.sfrbm.org or contact SFRBM via email at info@sfrbm.org or (925) 472-5904.
December 2-5, 2005.
3rd Joint Meeting of SFRR Australasia and JapanGold Coast, Queensland, Australia.
For more information, visit http://www.griffith.edu.au/conference/sfrr2005
December 10-14, 2005.
The ASCB 45th Annual Meeting San Francisco, CA
For more information, contact the ASCB at 301-347 9300; email ascbinfo@ascb.org or http://www.ascb.org.
January 6-11, 2006
Lymphocyte Activation and Signaling Sheraton Steamboat Resort, Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Organizers: Susan K. Pierce, Gary A. Koretzky, Pamela L. Schwartzberg and Jason G. Cyster.
For more information: http://www.keystonesymposia.org/Meetings/ViewMeetings.cfm?MeetingID=798
January 16-18, 2006
International Conference on Free Radicals and Antioxidants in Health, Disease and Radiation & 5th Annual Conference of Society for Free Radical Research – India Kolkata, India.
Conference secretariat: Department of Biochemistry Dr. B.C. Roy Post Graduate Institute of Basic Medical Sciences & IPGME & R 244 B, Acharya J.C. Bose Road, Kolkata 700 020, India. Email: s_dip2@rediffmail.com, sasanka_c54@rediffmail.com, sfrr_2006@yahoo.co.in
March 29-31, 2006.
Biochemical Society Annual Symposium. The Cell Biology of Inositol Lipids and Phosphates. Birmingham, UK.
Contact: Michael Wakelam m.j.o.wakelam@bham.ac.uk
April 2-7, 2006.
Metabolomics: From Bioenergetics to Apoptosis Snowbird Resort, Snowbird, Utah
Organizers: Craig B. Thompson, David G. Nicholls and Anne N. Murphy
http://www.keystonesymposia.org/Meetings/ViewMeetings.cfm?MeetingID=782
April 4-8, 2006.
62nd Biochemical Society Harden Conference. Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester, UK.
NO; a radical in control. The biological diversity of nitric oxide metabolism and signaling. For more information, visit: http://www.biochemsoc.org/meetings/programme.cfm?Meeting_No=62HDN
June 18-22, 2006.
XIV International Symposium on Atherosclerosis. Rome, Italy.
For more information: http://www.isa2006.org E-mail: info@isa2006.org
August 15-19, 2006.
XIII Biennial Meeting of the International Society for Free Radical Research Davos, Switzerland.
For more information, visit http://www.sfrr-congress.org or email info@SFRR-Congress.org.
October 1-7, 2006
Free Radical Summer School 2006: Biomarkers of oxidative stress and responses Hotel Spetses, Spetses Island, Greece
For further information: Steffen Loft and/or Henrik E. Poulsen
November 15-19, 2006.
Society for Free Radical Biology and Medicine’s 13th Annual Meeting Adam's Mark Hotel. Denver, Colorado.
Abstract submission period: May 1 - September 3, 2006 on-line at www.sfrbm.org. For more information, visit www.sfrbm.org or contact SFRBM via email at info@sfrbm.org or (925) 472-5904.

WEBSITES CONTAINING INFORMATION ON UPCOMING CONFERENCES

Society for Free Radical Research International: http://www.sfrr.org/ExPage4.asp

FASEB Office of Scientific Meetings: http://www.faseb.org/meetings/default.htm

Gordon Research Conferences: http://www.grc.uri.edu

Keystone Symposia : http://www.keystonesymposia.org/

The Biochemical Society: http://www.biochemistry.org/meetings/default.htm