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APSA 6th Annual Meeting

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You are cordially invited to the 6th Annual Meeting of the American Physician Scientists Association in Chicago, Illinois from Friday, April 23rd until Sunday, April 25th, 2010. The largest meeting of physician-scientists from around the world will be held at the prestigious Fairmont Hotel, within walking distance to both the heart of Chicago’s entertainment and Millennium Park.  Every level of training and expertise, including students, residents, fellows, young investigators, professors, researchers, managers, CEOs, investigators, and clinicians, will be gathered within a unique environment fostering the interaction between academia, industry, and government.

As this meeting coordinates with the Association of American Physicians (AAP) as well as the American Society for Clinical Investigation (ASCI), there will be ample opportunity to develop your knowledge on an expansive number of topics. In addition, there will be ample opportunities to find yourself face to face with some of the top physician-scientists in the country; those who direct our country’s scientific ambitions, oversee millions of dollars in funding, and are the mentors of thousands of future researchers.

Additionally, we hope that our APSA student members will be able to find themselves amongst their peers and colleagues; all of the top minds in the country and within their respective fields.   By presenting your research at a number of poster sessions throughout the weekend, you will have the opportunity to discuss, interact, and gather crucial advice from those whose research intersects your own. This year, we are truly excited to offer various Travel Awards made available by APSA and its partner organizationsnati.  Be sure to submit your abstract by the posted deadline to be considered for these funds!

Lastly, the Annual Meeting Committee has been diligently working on many social activities to take place over the weekend.  This year we will have a spectacular opening reception to welcome each and every one of you at Millennium Park followed throughout the week by mentorship breakfasts, hot-topic discussions, and various dinner opportunities.  It is our hope you will be able to build and expand your professional network as you meet up with old colleagues, interact with new friends, and establish future mentor-relationships. We are highly anticipating this year’s meeting to be our largest and hope you will join us in strengthening, APSA, the association dedicated to all physician-scientists, now and in our future.

2010 APSA Annual Meeting Committee

Jarish Cohen, University of Virginia School of Medicine (Chair)
Gregory Botta, Drexel University College of Medicine (Vice-Chair)
Nikko Ronquillo, University of Utah School of Medicine (Vice-Chair)
Michael Brenner, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
Angela Burgess, New York Medical College
Dylan Dodd, University of Illinois, Urbana
Christine Dugan, Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Zachary Fulkerson, University of Kentucky
Gabrielle Horstman, Wright University
Lori Hutcherson, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center
InYoung Kim, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
Farah Laiwalla, Brown University
Meera Sridharan, Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Michael Valentino, Jefferson Medical College

Invitation Letter from the American Society for Clinical Investigation (ASCI) and the Association of American Physicians (AAP)

The American Society for Clinical Investigation and the Association of American Physicians are pleased to welcome members of the American Physician Scientists Association (APSA) to the 2010 Joint Meeting. This is the sixth year that APSA has met alongside the Joint Meeting, and this year we've produced a program that we hope will better integrate the two meetings. The meetings kick off on Friday at 1 p.m. with an APSA-hosted session, leading into the Joint Meeting opening plenary and ASCI Welcome Reception. On Saturday, in addition to exceptional scientific lectures, we're featuring the Joint Meeting's honorific talks to make room for an APSA-chaired Sunday morning session that will offer oral presentations of select presenters from the meeting's Poster Session. We're eager to highlight APSA participation in the meeting, and we've made some exciting changes this year to achieve that. The ASCI and AAP look forward to seeing you for a weekend of excellent science and mentoring in Chicago!

Invitation Letter from the Central Society for Clinical Research (CSCR) and the Midwest Section of the American Federation for Medical Research (MWAFMR)

Dear Members of the APSA,

The leadership of the Central Society for Clinical Research (CSCR) and the Midwestern Section American Federation for Medical Research (MWAFMR) invite you to attend the 2010 Combined Annual Meeting April 22-23, 2010 at the Swissôtel in downtown Chicago.

In addition to the Trainee Travel Awards, Outstanding Young Investigator and Cardiovascular Awards, CSCR is also offering 30 grants in the amount of $1,000 each to K08, K12, K23 and K30 Awardees on a first-come, first-served basis.  All abstract submitters will also be considered for the Oral Abstract Session which will highlight the top abstracts in the three categories.  These presenters will also receive an honorarium of $2,500 in addition to any grants they are awarded.  Additional details on how to apply for a grant or award can be found at http://www.cscr.com/ .  The abstract deadline is December 28, 2009.

Two plenary sessions, which cross subspecialty lines, will be moderated by Stuart Levin, MD, Chair of Medicine at Rush University, and Lynell Klassen, MD, Chair of Medicine at the University of Nebraska.  Each Department Chair has invited three outstanding research trainees and/or junior faculty from their institutions to present their research.

The 2010 Combined Annual Meeting will once again feature the CSCR Hickam Lecture and the MWAFMR Keynote Speaker.

You can view the preliminary program, submit an abstract and register for the 2010 Combined Annual Meeting by visiting the CSCR web site at http://www.cscr.com/.

For more information, please visit http://meeting.physicianscientists.org/ or http://www.cscr.com/.

We look forward to your participation!

David Crabb, MD, CSCR President
James Maloney, MD, MWAFMR President

2010 Annual Meeting Information

Location:	Fairmont Hotel, Chicago, IL (Map) (APSA, ASCI/AAP) Swissôtel, Chicago, IL (CSCR/MWAFMR)
Partnering Meeting Info:	ASCI / AAP Joint Meeting Website CSCR / MWAFMR Combined Annual Meeting Website
Date:	April 23-25, 2010
Registration Fee:	Click Here To Become a Member! (≤$20.00/year) Early: $35 APSA Members || $70 Non-Members Late: $55 APSA Members || $90 Non-Members (American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa, eCheck accepted Google Checkout) Your registration fee covers registration to all three meetings: APSA, ASCI/AAP, CSCR/MWAFMR Dinner Ticket Fees: $25.00
Hotel Accommodations:	Fairmont Hotel, Chicago, IL Room Rates: $270.00 / room / night (exclusive of all taxes and fees) The ASCI/AAP Joint meeting offers the block room rate through the Fairmont Hotel.  You can make your reservations by going to this website. Union League Club of Chicago, Chicago, IL Room Rates: $220.00 / room / night (inclusive of all taxes and fees) APSA has a limited number of rooms blocked off through the Union League Club of Chicago.  To request a room at this rate, please fill out the form here.  Rooms will be filled on a first come first serve basis.
Transportation Discounts:	GO Airport Express - Shuttles from Airports to Conference Sites / Hotels (Click Here To Make Reservations and Take Advantage of the APSA Discounts or call 1-888-284-3826 use code “APSA”) $2.00 discount for each one-way ticket $4.00 discount for each round-trip ticket From O'Hare Airport One Way Ticket = $26.00 Round Trip Ticket = $46.00 From Midway Airport One Way Ticket = $21.00 Round Trip Ticket = $36.00 Go Airport Express is the premier ground transportation provider for Chicago’s O'Hare and Midway Airports and Convention Centers.  We offer efficient and economical shared ride services, express luxury sedans and limo services as well as a complete line of charter vehicle services.  Shuttles depart from O'Hare and Midway Airports every 10-20 minutes for Downtown Chicago and Suburban Chicago area Hotels.
Registration Deadlines:	Early Registration Deadline: April 9, 2010 Late/Onsite Registration available based on funding and space availability.
Abstract Submission Deadlines:	ASCI/AAP Poster Session: January 5, 2010 (11:59 PM EST) Click Here for More Information CSCR/MWAFMR Poster Session: December 28, 2009 (11:59 PM EST) Click Here for More Information.
Poster Sessions:	There will be several opportunities for APSA members to scientifically contribute to this joint meeting. Please note the different abstract deadlines for each poster session. APSA members are eligible to present at both poster sessions. The first will be the Poster Session hosted by the CSCR/MWAFMR Combined Annual Meeting. Abstracts for the posters presented in this session will also published in the American Federation for Medical Research's Journal, the Journal of Investigative Medicine. The second will be the Poster Session hosted by the ASCI/AAP Joint Meeting. Posters presented at this session will give APSA members the opportunity to present their research to the top leading physician-scientists from across the nation. A total of 6 Poster Awards ($1000 each) will be awarded (3 by the ASCI/AAP and 3 by the APSA). The third will be the 6 Oral Presentations Spots that will be during the Sunday morning portion of the Joint Meeting of the APSA/ASCI/AAP.
Travel Awards:	APSA & ASCI/AAP Travel Awards (40+ Awards up to $750 each) The American Physician Scientists Association, the American Society for Clinical Investigation, and the Association of American Physicians will have a joint selection process for these travel awards (at least 26 awards will be given from the APSA and a similar number will be given from the ASCI/AAP).  You must submit an abstract in order to be considered. Deadline: January 5, 2010 Abstract Submission Website: http://jointmeeting.org/cfa.cfm 26+ APSA Travel Awards up to $750.00 each 15+ ASCI/AAP Travel Awards up to $750.00 each Travel Award Requirements Be an active member of the APSA Submit and have an accepted abstract to the APSA/ASCI/AAP Meeting (either a poster session or oral presentation) Submit additional information (at the request of APSA) Eligible for 1 of the 6 student oral presentations on Sunday morning of the meeting where you will present to the joint memberships of APSA, ASCI, and AAP Eligible for 1 of the 6 Poster Awards ($1,000 each) at the Annual Meeting APSA Travel Awards (Sponsored by CSCR/MWAFMR through the CSCR/MWAFMR Combined Annual Meeting) - The CSCR/MWAFMR will be offering 5 additional travel awards in the amounts of $500 in addition to the traditional CSCR/MWAFMR Travel Awards below to the top 5 abstract submissions by APSA members to the CSCR/MWAFMR Combined Annual Meeting. Deadline: December 28, 2009 Abstract Submission Website: http://www.cscr.com/am10/abstracts.php 5 APSA Travel Awards up to $500.00 each Travel Award Requirements Be an active member of the APSA Submit and have an accepted abstract to the CSCR/MWAFMR Combined Annual Meeting Applicant must attend the conference and present their research Applicant must attend the Opening Session on Friday, April 23rd in order to receive their award. CSCR/MWAFMR Travel Awards (50-60 Awards up to $200 - $500 each) - The CSCR and MAWFMR will be making several travel awards available to APSA members who present at the CSCR/MWAFMR Combined Annual Meeting. Deadline: December 28, 2009 Abstract Submission Website: http://www.cscr.com/am10/abstracts.php Travel Awards for which APSA members are also eligible to receive Cardiovascular Award - $1,000 Cardiovascular Investigator Award Eligibility - medical students, residents, fellows, and pre-doctoral and post-doctoral PhD's Trainee Travel Awards - travel awards to trainees (student, resident, or fellow) and junior faculty selected to present a poster or abstract at the 2010 meeting. Awards for those trainees from the city of Chicago and surrounding area will be $200 and $500 for those outside the surrounding area or outside the state of Illinois. Eligibility - trainee or junior faculty MWAFMR/Centocor Scholar's Program - Centocor Scholar's Program in Gastroenterology, Rheumatology and Immunology. A $500 honorarium will be awarded to the investigators with the highest ranked abstracts in this area. Eligibility - students, residents and fellows

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Tentative Meeting Agenda

Friday – April 23^rd, 2010

Saturday – April 24^th, 2010

Sunday – April 25^th, 2010