This is an example of website used in Hamburg meeting. Simpler than the one is Boston but also very
good: http://www.asri-esri-2012.de/
Attached first page of the brochure can be used (with dates, organizers and scientific committee)
MISSION: To promote and advance cutting-edge translational research, basic science and education in
all aspects of reproductive immunology.
The ASRI 2014 meeting will bring together the world’s best scientists and clinicians in reproductive
immunology. A total of nine state-of-the-art plenary sessions will focus on cutting edge research in
reproductive immunological basis of diseases of pregnancy and reproductive health. Further research
will be presented as posters, during Poster Session, as well as the Student Competition oral
presentation.
Registration:
Save for early bird registration before March 3rd, 2014
Registration
Before March 3rd
After March 3rd
ASRI Member
$425
$450
Non-Member
$650
$675
Student/PD
$125
$150
Day Pass
$100
$125
Dinner Gala
$90
$100
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Registration includes daily full Breakfast and Lunch Buffets as well as coffee breaks
Please indicate the name of your lab/organization
Meeting Venue:
To make your reservations, please click on the following link. Be sure to enter the Access Code
to receive the group discount rate. We have a limited number of rooms at this deeply discounted
rate, so make your reservations today.
ALLEGRIA HOTEL: LUXURIOUS OCEANFRONT LONG ISLAND HOTEL, JUST 25 MILES FROM MANHATTAN
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Relax…unwind…enjoy…and indulge in the breathtaking oceanfront ambiance of the Allegria
Hotel. Join us in one of our luxurious Long Island Hotel rooms & suites and listen to the waves
roll in.
Enjoy breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean, this hotel is right on the boardwalk and has
extraordinary range of modern guest comforts. These are the perfect Long Beach, NY
accommodations for relaxing, rejuvenating, and recharging.
As the first oceanfront Long Island, New York hotel west of the Hamptons, the Allegria Hotel
overlooks a pristine white sand beach in Long Beach, New York, on the south shore of Long
Island. From this unique vantage point, guests will enjoy stunning views of both the Atlantic
Ocean and New York City skyline. Come experience the romance, relaxation, and bliss of being
steps from the surf. And with JFK airport only fifteen minutes away, this stylish Long Beach NY
hotel is the perfect destination.
Highlighted by award-winning cuisine, breathtaking oceanfront ambiance, and stylish designs,
the Allegria Hotel offers a sensational selection of Long Beach, NY restaurants and bars featuring
local organic ingredients and seasonal flavors. The Atlantica restaurant and L’Onda Lounge
overlook Long Beach's famous boardwalk, the Atlantic Ocean and beyond.
Highlights:
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10 miles from JFK airport
20 miles from Manhattan
4 blocks from the Long Island Rail Road, take the train for $9 and you will be down town
Manhattan in 50 minutes
Free internet
Registration includes daily full Breakfast and Lunch Buffets as well as coffee breaks
Guests can extend the stay for 2 days before or 2 days after the meeting with the same price
(Significantly lower than the usual rate)
Deeply discounted rate for the conference guests: $175/night (double occupancy)
How to get to the hotel:
Address
80 West Broadway
LONG BEACH, NY 11561
United States
Phone: +15168891300
Fax: +15168891310
Email: reservations@allegriahotel.com
Directions
Directions From JFK Airport: Take the Van Wyck Expressway to exit 1E on the left Nassau Expwy/RT-878,
Nassau Expressway becomes Rockaway Boulevard. Turn slight left onto Park Street (Park will become
Beech Street). Turn Right on Magnolia Boulevard. Turn Left on West Broadway. Hotel is on the right.
Directions from Manhattan: Take I-495 East to the Grand Central Parkway East (exit 22A-E). Merge on to
I-678 S/Van Wyck Expressway (exit 13S). Take exit 1E on the left Nassau Expwy/RT-878, Nassau
Expressway becomes Rockaway Boulevard. Turn slight left onto Park Street (Park will become Beech
Street). Turn Right on Magnolia Boulevard. Turn Left on West Broadway. Hotel is on the right.
Taxi
Taxis can be hired outside each terminal. Fares from JFK to the hotel should be about $35. Major traffic
jams or taking a longer route to avoid traffic will add to the fare.
Topics:
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Implantation failure: cells to cytokines– what goes wrong and how can we treat?
Preeclampsia and immune placental injury – what happens when the shield is broken?
Preterm labor, infection and immune attack – is labor the only solution?
Microbiome and reproduction
Hormonal regulations of the mucosal immunobiome
Immune modulators in Semen
Autoimmune disease in pregnancy and T cell tolerance
Inflammation, maternal obesity and gestational diabetes mellitus
Presidential session
Speakers include:
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Michael Katz
Michael Holker
Carlos Simon
Natalie Ledee
Jeff Braverman
Gisela Soboll Hussey
Sandra Blois
Michal Elovitz
David Relman
Richard Bicalho
Raina Fichorova
Kjiersti Aagard
Katharina Ribbeck
Charles Morrison
Sarah Robertson
Gustavo Doncel
Doug Antczact
Patrick Catalano
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Sean Limesand
Surendra Sharma
Thomas Tuschl
Ramin Shiekhattar
Jeannie T. Lee
Vikki Abrahams
Preliminary Program:
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Monday June 2nd:
6:30-7:30 PM: welcome reception
7:30-8:30 PM: Dr. Michael Katz, Senior Vice President for Research and Global Programs, March of
Dimes
 Tuesday June 3rd:
8:30-8:45: Welcome and announcements
8:45-10:45 AM: Session 1: Implantation failure: cells to cytokines –what goes wrong and how can we
treat?
10:45- 11:00 AM: Coffee Break
11:00-12:30 PM: Session 2: Immune modulators in Semen
12:30-2:00 PM: Lunch
2:00- 3:30 PM: Session 3: Hormonal regulations of the mucosal immunobiome
3:30-3:45: Coffee Break
3:45-5:15 PM: John P. Gusdon Award Competition (Top 5-6 ranked abstracts will present 15 minute oral
presentations).
6:00-7:00 PM Industry presentations
7:30- 9:00 PM: ASRI council Meeting
 Wednesday June 4th:
8:30-10:30 AM: Session 4: Preeclampsia and immune placental injury -what happens when the shield is
broken?
10:30- 11:00 AM: Coffee Break
11:00-12:30 PM: Session 5: Preterm labor, infection and immune attack – is labor the only solution?
12:30-1:30 PM: Lunch
1:30- 3:00 PM: POSTER SESSION
3:30-4:00 PM: J. Christian Herr Lecture
4:00-5:30 PM: Presidential session
7:00-9:00 PM: Gala and Awards Banquet (supersize special entertainment!!)
 Thursday June 5th:
8:30-10:30 AM: Session 7: Microbiome and reproduction
10:30- 11:00 AM: Coffee Break
11:00-12:30 PM: Session 8: Autoimmune disease in pregnancy and T cell tolerance
12:30-2:00 PM: Lunch
2:00- 3:30 PM: Session 9: Inflammation, maternal obesity and gestational diabetes mellitus
3:30-4:30 PM: ASRI Business Meeting (All Members Invited).
Submit Your Abstract
The scientific committee cordially invites you to submit your abstracts for oral and poster presentations preferably
according to the topics of the program.
Relevant topics will include
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Implantation failure: cells to cytokines/ what goes wrong and how can we treat?
Preeclampsia and immune placental injury -what happens when the shield is broken?
Preterm labor, infection and immune attack / is labor the only solution?
Microbiome and reproduction
Hormonal regulations of the mucosal immunobiome
Immune Modulators in Semen
Autoimmune disease in pregnancy and T cell tolerance
Inflammation, Maternal Obesity and Gestational Diabetes
The deadline for abstract submission will be March 3rd 2014
Please use this link for uploading your abstract
For further information or any questions please contact our conference organization: ???? (Let’s discuss
over the phone...)
Please indicate if you qualify for the following awards:
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The Dr. John Gusdon Memorial New Investigator Awards will be presented to 3 new
investigators with trainee status (graduate student, postdoctoral scientist, or resident) who has
made a significant contribution by presenting an outstanding research paper (basic science or
clinical research) during the annual meeting. This award is given annual in memory of Dr. John
Gusdon, a founding member of ASRI, and an advocate of student participation in ASRI meetings.
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Travel grants: Several travel grants $500-1000 each are available for top selected abstracts
submitted by trainee. Letter of support from the mentor will be required.
Submission Format:
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Abstracts must be limited to max 500 words
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Basic Science and Clinical Research abstracts must be organized into the following sections:
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Objectives/Hypothesis
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Methods
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Results
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Conclusions
FUN COMPETITION:
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The senior investigators of the top two labs represented by most registered students or lab
members will qualify for an ocean front Suite for the same price of $175/night (regular price
exceeds $600/night).
Awards:
The following ASRI and ESRI/Elsevier Awards will be presented at the Gala Celebration on
Wednesday evening:
The AJRI Award will be presented to a senior investigator who has made outstanding clinical or basic
research contributions in the area of reproductive immunology.
The J. Christian Herr Award will be presented to a member of the ASRI in the first
10-15 years beyond accepting a faculty position, who has made outstanding achievements in basic or
applied research in reproductive immunology, particularly involved in technology transfer. This award
was established by a past president of ASRI to acknowledge the dedication of his father to invention,
innovation and entrepreneurship.
The Dr. John Gusdon Memorial New Investigator Award will be presented to a new investigator with
trainee status (graduate student, postdoctoral scientist, or resident) who has made a significant
contribution by presenting an outstanding research paper during the annual meeting. This award is
given annual in memory of Dr. John Gusdon, a founding member of ASRI, and an advocate of student
participation in ASRI meetings.
Travel grants: Several travel grants $500-1000 each are available for top abstracts submitted by trainee