Reminder: Call for Abstracts: International Society for the History of the Neurosciences (ISHN 7th Annual Meeting: Los Angeles, California, 1-5 June 2002)
Reminder: Abstracts due February 15
MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT AND CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
http://www.ishn.org/call2002.htm
7th Annual Meeting
International Society for the History of the Neurosciences (ISHN)
UCLA
Los Angeles, California, USA
Saturday, 1 June - Wednesday, 5 June 2002
The 7th annual meeting of the International Society for the History of
the Neurosciences (ISHN) will be held Saturday, 1 June to Wednesday, 5
June 2002, on the campus of UCLA (University of California, Los
Angeles), in neighboring Westwood Village, and elsewhere in Los
Angeles. The ISHN encourages contributions about all of the history of
all of the neurosciences, including basic and clinical specialties,
ancient and non-Western topics, technical advances, and broad social
and cultural aspects.
The structure of the meeting will be platform and poster papers as well
as thematic symposia, all to be refereed by the program committee.
We anticipate that there will not be parallel sessions. Platform papers
are normally about 15-20 minutes in duration followed by 5-10 minutes
for discussion. Thematic symposia consist of 3 or 4 platform papers
submitted together on a specific theme. Poster papers are allowed a 6 x
4 foot poster board area.
LANGUAGE: The official language of the conference is English.
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: 15 FEBRUARY 2002. The program will be
finalized by late March 2002.
ABSTRACT FORMAT: Please submit your abstract on a single sheet of
paper with medium to large font (e.g., Times New Roman 12 point or
Arial 11 point) and wide margins (1 inch or more). Specify whether you
are applying for a platform or poster presentation. Please include the
name, title, affiliation, mailing address, telephone and fax numbers,
and email address of each author.
E-MAIL SUBMISSION FORMAT: Abstracts may be submitted within the body
or message area of an e-mail. In order to preserve italics, diacritics,
etc., abstracts may also be sent as attached files in one of the
following formats: (1) Rich Text Format; (2) Word 6.0/95; or (3)
Wordperfect 5.x for Windows. If you send an attachment, you must first
scan the file with a recently-upgraded antivirus utility, and note in
the body of your e-mail message that the file was scanned and no
viruses were detected (if you are unable to do this, you must send your
abstract by regular mail or fax).
SEND ABSTRACTS by surface mail, air mail, fax or e-mail to the Chair of
the Program Committee (and ISHN President):
Duane E. Haines
Department of Anatomy
The University of Mississippi Medical Center
2500 North State Street
Jackson, Mississippi 39216-4505 USA
+1-601-984-1640 phone
+1-601-984-1655 fax
dhaines@anatomy.umsmed.edu
Papers are expected to have at least one author who is a member of the
ISHN. For information on membership, please contact the ISHN Secretary,
Russell Johnson, Neuroscience History Archives, UCLA Brain Research
Institute, Los Angeles, California 90095-1761 USA. +1-310-825-0465 Fax;
rjohnson@library.ucla.edu
The ISHN encourages all presenters to submit completed papers to the
society's official publication, the _Journal of the History of the
Neurosciences: Basic and Clinical Perspectives_:
http://www.szp.swets.nl/szp/journals/jh.htm
VENUE: Paper and poster sessions, programs, and a series of invited
lectures will be held on the campus of UCLA and its environs. The use
of a variety of locations is planned in order to take advantage of the
resources and display the attractive features of the area, as well as
to accommodate the schedule of a campus in the throes of Final Exam
Week. Transportation to off-campus meeting and program locations and
all receptions will be included in the registration fees.
TRANSPORTATION: Los Angeles International Airport ("LAX") is a major
international hub, with non-stop flights from many cities in North
America, Europe and Asia. As the meeting approaches, we will provide
extensive information in the Preliminary Program about shuttle
services, taxis, buses, and other ground transportation options to/
from LAX-UCLA and throughout the city.
ACCOMODATIONS: Blocks of rooms have been reserved at two hotels.
Quoted rates do not include taxes. Please make your reservations
directly with the hotel:
DoubleTree Hotel
10740 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, California 90024 USA
+1-800-472-8556 telephone (toll free)
+1-310-475-8711 telephone (local, direct)
+1-310-475-5220 fax
mbones@doubletreelawestwood.com
Exclusive boutique-style, full-service hotel with an ideal location,
walking distance to the UCLA campus and Westwood Village. 24-hour
complimentary fitness room, 24-hour room service. In-room data ports, 2
phones, spacious work desk, coffeemakers, deluxe amenities and
impressive views. Concierge can make arrangements for city tours,
sightseeing, museums and attractions.
Room rate, Single or double occupancy: $149.00
Use code for booking rooms: "ISHN-UCLA"; the cutoff date for
reservations at this group rate is May 1, 2002.
Hotel Del Capri
10587 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, California 90024 USA
+1-800-44-HOTEL telephone (toll free)
+1-310-474-3511 telephone (local, direct)
+1-310-470-9999 fax
Nestled amidst the urban splendor of the fashionable Westwide, the
Hotel Del Capri offers old-world ambiance blended with modern
sophistication. Among the complimentary amenities included in your stay
are Continental breakfast (breakfast gratuity of $1 per breakfast per
day will be added to room bill), overnight parking, adjustable beds,
and shuttle service to nearby Westwood, Beverly Hills, Century City and
UCLA.
Room rates (please specify Unit or Suite size when making your
reservation):
Small Unit (2 twin, 1 queen, or 1 king bed): $95.00 single occupancy;
$105 double occupancy
Deluxe Suite (2 twin, 1 queen or 1 king, and sofa-bed): $115.00 single
or double occupancy
Deluxe Suite (2 double beds, kitchen, and sofa-bed): $135.00 single or
double occupancy
Children under 12 years old stay for free; 12 years and older,
additional 10% plus tax
Use code for booking rooms: "ISHN2"; the cutoff date for reservations
at this group rate is May 1, 2002.
STUDENT HOUSING:
Claremont Hotel
1044 Tiverton Avenue
Los Angeles, California 90024 USA
+1-800-266-5957 telephone (toll free)
+1-310-208-5957 telephone (local, direct)
+1-310-208-2386 fax
Walk to UCLA. First hotel built in Westwood Village. Old fashioned
European charm at affordable rates. [Not air-conditioned.]
Room rates: approx. $43 - 55 per night
Dormitory rooms at UCLA will _not_ be available.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: The ISHN has allocated some limited funds to
assist with travel expenses for students (pursuing any degree,
undergraduate or graduate) whose abstracts have been accepted and who
must travel long distances at great expense. The Program Committee will
determine the distribution of these funds based on (1) the quality of
abstracts and (2) applicants' projected travel expenses, recognizing
that sometimes it costs more to travel modest distances than long ones.
If you wish to apply for this assistance, please include with your
abstract a short paragraph of request and explanation (with your
projected expenses) on a separate sheet.
REGISTRATION: The following information about registration fees is to
help you plan your budget. Complete information about when and how to
pay registration fees will be announced in March 2002:
$50 - Regular registration (ISHN members)
$65 - Non-members registration
$25 - Accompanying person registration
$25 - Student registration
$40 - Banquet
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS AND TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:
Saturday, June 1, 6:00-10:00 p.m.
Registration
Reception and Exhibits in the Rare Book Room, History & Special
Collections Division, UCLA Louise M. Darling Biomedical Library. Rare
books, manuscripts, photographs and objects from the collections of the
"Biomed Hist Div"
[http://www.library.ucla.edu/libraries/biomed/his/hisdiv.htm] and the
Neuroscience History Archives [http://www.neurosciencearchives.org].
Includes a special centenary exhibition on the life and work of Rafael
Lorente de Nó
Sunday, June 2
- Registration; Platform and Poster papers: Franz Hall (named for
neuropsychologist Shepherd Ivory Franz, first chair of the UCLA
Department of Psychology)
- Keynote Speaker
- Lecture, Concert, and Dinner Reception: [site to be determined]
Monday, June 3
- Registration; Platform and Poster papers: West Auditorium, UCLA
Neuropsychiatric Institute (named for psychiatrist Louis Jolyon "Jolly"
West)
- Invited Lecture
- ISHN Banquet at the UCLA Faculty Center: Reception; Banquet;
Presidential Lecture; ISHN Awards and Prizes
Tuesday, June 4
- Registration
- morning: Platform papers: [site to be determined]; Invited Lecture
- early lunch
- afternoon: Transport to The Getty (J. Paul Getty Museum and the Getty
Research Institute) for a special panel symposium
- Late afternoon and evening are free: Stay at The Getty to tour and
enjoy the Museum and Gardens, and/or return to your hotel to prepare for
your self-arranged late afternoon and evening on the town (we can
recommend many of L.A.'s other museums, parks, and beaches; the evening
performance of Puccini's Turandot at the Los Angeles Opera; the L.A.
Dodgers baseball game; the Santa Monica Pier and shopping/dining at the
Third Street Promenade; and other activities)
Wednesday, June 5
- Registration; Platform and Poster papers: UCLA Faculty Center,
California Room
- ISHN Business Meeting
- Closing reception (5:00 or 6:00 p.m.)
- Post-meeting campus screening of a Neuroscience-themed film (under
consideration: _Young Frankenstein_ or _Donovan's Brain_; send your
vote or other suggestions to the ISHN Secretary)
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