From Baden to Banff 2009

April 24-26, 2009 - The Banff Centre
107 Tunnel Mountain Drive
Banff, Alberta

PrioNet Canada, NeuroPrion, and the Alberta Prion Research Institute are proud to host the 13th annual ‘Baden Meeting’ in Banff, Alberta.

This international meeting aims to critically assess current prion science and identify future research strategies and targets that will help refine global research efforts. Open to all NeuroPrion Members, PrioNet Members and their highly qualified personnel, this meeting will also include a special focus on promoting reciprocal scientific exchanges between Europe and Canada.

Program

The schedule for this meeting can be viewed here [Agenda].

Confirmed speakers include: Robert Will, Inga Zerr, David Knox, Christoph Sensen, Pierluigi Gambetti, Trent Bollinger, Gianluigi Zanusso, Hubert Laude, Olivier Andréoletti, Stephen Moore, Claudio Soto, Umberto Agrimi, Bruce Chesebro, Detlev Riesner, Byron Caughey, David Harris, Judd Aiken, Jean-Philippe Deslys, Neil Cashman, Gerald Zamponi, Daniel Krewski.

Deadlines
March 20 - Registration and hotel room booking deadline
March 20 - PrioNet Members ~ Scientific Exchange Information due

Registration [Registration Form]
This is a closed meeting by invitation only. Registration is now opento invited speakers and members. Please register by March 20, 2009.

Hotel Reservations [Hotel]
Upon registration for From Baden to Banff 2009, hotel reservations are made automatically for the nights of April 23, 24, and 25, 2009 only.

If you would like to stay additional nights beyond April 23, 24, and 25, you must contact the Banff Centre directly (please see Pre or Post Night Accommodation - below).

Students and other highly qualified personnel nominees will be required to share a room and will be paired on a rooming list.

The reservation deadline is March 20, 2009. Reservations received after March 20, 2009 will be accepted based on availability.

Pre or Post Night Accommodation
If you would like to book accommodation for before or after the conference dates, please contact The Banff Centre Reservations Department for availability at (403) 762-6308 or Toll-Free at 1-800-884-7574. Special conference rates are extended up to 5 days prior and post of conference dates subject to availability.

Travel
For speakers and invited attendees, please refer to the Travel Policy regarding important travel information and travel claim details.

Visitor Information
Please click here for visitor information.

Directions to the Banff Centre:
1. Taking a Shuttle – The Banff Airporter
The Banff Airporter is the official airport shuttle provider of The Banff Centre. Multiple daily transfers run between the Calgary International Airport and The Banff Centre. Reservations are necessary; please call in North America or visit their website to confirm times and rates (phone and website information listed below).

Contact Information to make Reservations:
Email: info@banffairporter.com
Phone: 1 (888) 449-2901 or 1 (403) 762-3330 (Open 08:00 to 18:00 MST)
Website: http://www.banffairporter.com/scheduled.php

Rates:
Adult One Way $53.00 Adult Return $106.00 *
*GST will be added to all fares

2. Driving Directions from Calgary
The Banff Centre is located on St-Julien Road, a gradual climb up the side of Tunnel Mountain. The Banff Centre is located on the east side of Banff, four blocks from Banff Avenue. The town can be accessed by foot three ways from the Centre grounds: St-Julien Road, Buffalo Street, and the Ken Madsen Path to town. It is approximately a 10-15 minute walk downhill to town. The Trans Canada Highway 1 leads directly to the Rockies. The Trans Canada is a four-lane divided highway from Calgary to the Sunshine Village access road and a major two-to-four lane highway to Lake Louise. The highway gains very little elevation from Calgary to Banff/Lake Louise and is a safe and scenic drive.
     o Traveling westbound on the Trans-Canada Highway 1 from Calgary, take the first exit to Banff.
     o Make a left-hand turn at the base of this exit ramp. Follow this road (Banff Avenue) into the town of Banff. Continue on Banff Avenue.
     o At Moose Street (the first traffic light), turn left and continue straight on Moose until it ends at the intersection with Grizzly Street.
     o Turn right on Grizzly Street (the only option). At the stop sign at the end of the block, take St-Julien Road up the hill. St-Julien Road leads directly into The Banff Centre.

Parking at the Banff Center
There is parking available on site at The Banff Centre. There is a two-level parkade as well as a lot located next to the Professional Development Centre, close to the Front Desk and Reception. Parking is complimentary for Banff Centre guests and we require a pass to be placed on the dash of your car, which you will receive upon check-in. Our parking areas are patrolled on a regular basis by on-site security. As thefts can occur, we suggest that all valuables be removed from view in the car. The Banff Centre is not responsible for theft or damage to vehicles while parked on our site.

Contact
For more information, contact Dr. Michelle Wong at PrioNet Canada by e-mail or at 604-222-3608.

For hotel information, contact Nancy Lin by e-mail or at 604-222-3609.

Proudly presented in partnership by the Alberta Prion Research Institute, PrioNet Canada, and NeuroPrion.

Last Updated: 4/28/2009 1:38:42 PM