The 8th Annual Conference will be March 4 - 7, 2012 at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco, CA.

Conference Organizers
Karin Rodland, Chair, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Ralph Bradshaw, University of California, San Francisco
Susan Fisher, University of California, San Francisco
Joshua LaBaer, Arizona State University
Joseph A. Loo, University of California, Los Angeles

Important Dates

• Abstract submission and registration are now open
• January 9 - Abstract Submission Deadline and Student / Post-doc Travel Support Deadline

Location.  All conference sessions, posters, short courses, as well as a block of guest rooms will be at the Palace Hotel, 2 New Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94105.  The Palace Hotel is located just off Market Street in downtown San Francisco.  

About San Francisco.  San Francisco is often called "Everybody’s Favorite City," a title earned by its scenic beauty, cultural attractions, diverse communities, and world-class cuisine. Measuring 49 square miles, this very walk-able city is dotted with landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars, Alcatraz and the largest Chinatown in the United States. A stroll of the City’s streets can lead from Union Square to North Beach to Fisherman’s Wharf, with intriguing neighborhoods to explore at every turn. Views of the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay are often laced with fog, creating a romantic mood in this most European of American cities.  For more information visit these online resources, visit Welcome to San Francisco site.