“Epiphanies in and beyond the RNA World” will honor our friend and colleague, Professor Marvin Wickens, a leading RNA researcher, former President of the RNA Society and dedicated mentor and educator. Marv has been a valued member of the Biochemistry Department at UW–Madison for 35 years.
The Symposium will highlight transformative moments in science from personal perspectives. Leading scientists from around the world will describe their “epiphanies” — flashes of insight that helped propel them toward discovery. Topics will range widely, but many will center on breakthroughs in the RNA world.
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Registration
The registration fee includes admission, a light breakfast, talks, lunch, breaks, and the final reception.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
There will be no registration refund available.
Schedule
June 15, 2018
Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery
8:00 am Breakfast
Session 1: Chair David Bentley
9:00 am Welcome: Judith Kimble
9:05 am David Bentley
9:10 am Rob Singer
9:20 am Bill Reznikoff
9:30 am Catherine Fox
9:40 am Aaron Goldstrohm
9:50 am Nahum Sonenberg
BREAK
Session 2: Chair Jim Dahlberg
10:45 Jim Dahlberg
10:50 am Michael Rosbash
11:00 am Angus Lamond
11:10 am David Zarkower
11:20 am Brenda Bass
11:30 am Alan Weiner
11:40 am Joan Steitz
LUNCH
Session 3: Chair Stan Fields
1:15 pm Stan Fields
1:20 pm Keith Yamamoto
1:30 pm Audrey Gasch
1:40 pm Gerard Evan
1:50 pm Sunnie Thompson
2:00 pm Richard Harland
2:10 pm John Abelson
BREAK
Session 4: Chair Roy Parker
3:10 pm Roy Parker
3:15 pm Harry Noller
3:25 pm Amy Pasquinelli
3:35 pm Anita Hopper
3:45 pm Kevin Struhl
3:55 pm Marv Wickens
RECEPTION
Organizers
Speakers
John Abelson
University of California, San Francisco
Brenda Bass
University of Utah
Jeffrey Coller
Case Western Reserve University
Gerard Evan
University of Cambridge
Catherine Fox
University of Wisconsin–Madison
Audrey Gasch
University of Wisconsin–Madison
Aaron Goldstrohm
University of Minnesota
Richard Harland
University of California, Berkeley
Anita Hopper
The Ohio State University
Angus Lamond
University of Dundee
Harry Noller
University of California, Santa Cruz
Amy Pasquinelli
University of California, San Diego
Bill Reznikoff
Marine Biological Laboratory
Michael Rosbash
Marine Biological Laboratory
Rob Singer
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Nahum Sonenberg
McGill University
Kevin Struhl
Harvard University
Joan Steitz
Yale School of Medicine
Sunnie Thompson
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Alan Weiner
University of Washington
Keith Yamamoto
University of California, San Francisco
David Zarkower
University of Minnesota
Sponsors
Lodging, Transit and Location
Lodging
The Wisconsin Union Hotel (Union South) is a 2 minute walk from the meeting site. Room rate is $151 per night (plus taxes). To make a reservation, either call 608.263.2600 and mention Group Name: Epiphanies In and Beyond the RNA World – or go online with Group Code: MARVFEST. Reservation includes complementary parking for one vehicle. Hotel web site is <https://union.wisc.edu/visit/stay-at-the-union/hotel-at-union-south/room…
HotelRED is a 12-minute walk from the meeting site. A shuttle will be available for those not wanting to walk.
Room Rate: $169 per night (plus taxes)
Reservations by Phone: 608-819-8228 and mention Group Name: Epiphanies In and Beyond the RNA World
Online Reservations: http://www.hotelred.com/ with Corporate/Promotion Code: MARVFEST
Reservation includes complementary parking and local/airport shuttle service.
Doubletree Hotel is a 19-minute walk from the meeting site. A shuttle will be available for those not wanting to walk. Room rate is $159 per night (plus taxes). To make a reservation, book online at or call 608.251.5511 and use the code “RNA”. You can also use the toll-free reservations number at (800)222-TREE. Reservation includes complementary parking and local/airport shuttle service.
Travel
Air travel recommendations
The closest airport (15 minutes from central Madison) is the Dane County Regional Airport (MSN), which is served by many Airlines. We recommend coming in on Delta Airlines via either Minneapolis (MSP) or Detroit (DTW).
One can also reach Madison by flying into Milwaukee (MKE) or Chicago (ORD). MKE is a 90 minute drive from Madison with bus service available. ORD is a 2-1/2 hour drive with bus service also available.
Ground transport within Madison during the meeting:
A shuttle service will be provided between the DoubleTree and HotelRED Hotels and the meeting site with specifics about timing to be decided closer to the meeting time.
Parking:
Most hotels are within walking distance of the meeting site and provide some parking. Parking is extremely limited on campus and requires a permit. Let us know if you want to explore that option.
Green Cab: (608) 255-1234 Union Cab: (608) 242-2000
Cancellation and Refund Policy: There will be no registration refund available.
Location
Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery
