Cell, Vol. 76, No. 3. February 11, 1994 Announcements Positions Available Postdoctoral Trainin in Molecular Biolo y Pro ram in Molecular If lology & Biotechno f ogy l3niversity of North Carolma at Chapel Hill Postdoctoral positions are available in the Program in Molecular Biology & Biotechnology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. There are extensive interactions with faculty in the Department of Biology, Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics and the Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. State-of-the-art facilities are available including embryonic stem cell and transgenic mouse, automated DNA sequencing, and protein and peptide chemistry facilities. Faculty include: Victoria Bautch - Mouse Models of Blood Vessel Formation. W illiam Marzluff - Control of Histone mRNA Metabolism Focusing on the Role of the 3’end of Histone mRNA; Control of snRNA Biosynthesis in Developing Embryos. Richard Samulski - Integration of AAV and vector development for human gene therapy. Interaction with the Human Gene Therapy Center. Terry Van Dyke - Molecular mechanisms of the role of tumor suppressor proteins such as p53 and pRB in cancer and development. Approaches include transgenic mouse models, biochemistry and molecular and cellular biology. Yue Xiong - Use of mammalian systems to investigate the mechanisms which regulate subunit rearrangement of cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs) during tumorigenesis. Additional focus on delineating the interaction between cell cycle control and tumor suppression. Direct your inquires to: Lisa Moore, Program in Molecular Biology & Biotechnology, 101 MBBRL Building, CB # 7100, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7100 The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hi//is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educatorand Employer. Genome Research into Cancer and Genetic Disease Advanced Assistant ResearuhShtist NYU Medical Centercurnmtly has a postdoctoralposition availablein the laboratory of Dr. JamesBorowiecto conduct molecular studiesinto the mechanismand regulationof eukaryoticDNA replication. The preferred candidatewill have a strong backgroundin biochemistrywith experiencein the examination of protein-nucleicacid interactions Interestedindividuals should submit a curriculum vitae and the namesof thrre refenzncesto Ms. Maha Singh,Human ResourcesDept., NYU MedicalCenter, 550 First Avenue,New York, NY 10016. EOE, M/F. Course on Molecular Genetics June 5 - June 11,1994 Sylvius Laboratory Leiden, The Netherlands 4 combined theoretical and practical course, highlightng the impact of genome research and mutation analysis )n the understanding of genetic disease and cancer. ,ecturers include: 4. Ballabio, K.H. Fischbeck, E. Harlow, F.G. Grosveld, :. Bakker, J.T. den Dunnen, A.J. van der Eb, H. Galjaard, I.H.J. Hoeijmakers, A.G. Jochemsen, G.J.B. van Immen, A. Zantema a.o. Zourse organisation: The Medical Genetics Center South-West Netherands (MGC) and the Institute for Biotechnology Studies Delft Leiden (BODL). 4pplicants may qualify for a stipend from the European Society of Human Genetics. Information and registraion: P. Osseweijer, BODL, Julianalaan 67,2628 BC Delft, The Netherlands, ahone: +31-l 5-785140, fax: +31-l 5782355 Cell. Vol. 76. No. 3. February 11. 1994 Announcements AMERICAN FEBRUARY Cancer: ASSOCIATION F O R CANCER RESEARCH SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCES DECEMBER 19-24,1994 Perturbations in Cell Cycle Control and G e n o m ic Integrity Chairpersons: Thea D. Tlsty, Chapel Hill, NC; Lawrence A. Loeb, Seattle, WA Banff Springs Hotel, Banff, Alberta, Canada MARCH Chairpersons: Harold L. Moses, Nashville, TN; Bernd Groner, Basel, Switzerland Congress Center, Interlaken, Switzerland APRIL Chairperson: Donald S. Coffey, Baltimore, MD Marriott’s Ranch0 Las Palmas Resort, Ranch0 Mirage (Palm Springs), CA JANUARY 5-11,1994 Growth Factors, Development, and Cancer Joint Meeting with Friedrich M iescher-lnstitut 8-13,1994 Basic and Clinical Aspects of Prostate Cancer 14-19,1995 Mechanism of Action of Retinoids, Vitamin D, and Steroid Hormones Chairpersons: Michael B. Sporn, Bethesda, MD; Ronald M. Evans, San Diego, CA; David Mangelsdorf, San Diego, CA Whistler Resort and Conference Center, Whistler, B.C., Canada lo-13,1994 85th Annual Meeting Chairperson: Karen S. H. Antman, New York, NY Moscone Convention Center, San Francisco, CA OCTOBER 16-20,1994 Transcriptional Control of Cell Growth and Differentiation Chairpersons: Eric N. Olson, Houston, TX; Bruce M. Spiegelman, Boston, MA Chatham Bars Inn, Chatham (Cape Cod), MA FEBRUARY 13-l 8,1995 M o lecular Biology of Cancer: Implications for Prevention and Therapy Joint Meeting with Japanese Cancer Association Chairpersons: Lee W . Wattenberg, Minneapolis, MN; Masaaki Terada, Tokyo, Japan Maui Marriott Hotel, Maui, HI MARCH 19-22,1995 88th Annual Meeting NOVEMBER 7-11,1994 Modern Developments in Cancer Therapeutics Joint Meeting with Academia Sinica Chairperson: Yung-chi Cheng, New Haven, CT Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C. NOVEMBER 29-DECEMBER 4,1994 Translational Research in Cancer Chairperson: Carlo M. Croce, Philadelphia, PA Grove Park Inn, Asheville, NC Chairperson: Donald S. Coffey, Baltimore, MD Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada AACR members will receive brochures on the above special conferences as soon as they are available. Nonmembers should call or write: American Association for Cancer Research Public Ledger Building 620 Chestnut Street, Suite 816 Philadelphia, PA 191063483 2 15-440-93 13 (FAX) 2 15-440-9300 l Cell, Vol. 76, No. 3, February 11, 1994 Announcements 1994 INTERNATIONAL DICTYOSTELIUM CONFERENCE organized by Richard A. Firtel and W illiam F. Loomis AUGUST 21 TO 26,1994 U.C.S.D. CAMPUS La Jolla, California Topics: Cytoskeleton Signal Transduction Cell-type differentiation Receptors, kinases, G proteins Morphogens For further information and registration Cell Motility Gene expression Cell adhesion Ligands Morphogenesis materials please contact: International Dictyostelium Conference, c/o Drs. Fittel and Loomis Center for Molecular Genetics, UCSD, La Jolla, CA 92093-0634. Completed registration forms must be received by June 1, 1994. Abstracts must be received by June 15, 1994. G rants Available For Research On Ataxia Telangiectasia The A-T Children’s Project exists solely to support first-rate, unernational scientific research aimed at finding a cure and/or improving the lives of all children with Ataxia-telangiectasia. Competitive awards are given to researchers for one- and twoyear projects to be funded up to a maximum total direct cost oj ~100,000 per year. No administrative overhead or fixed costs are supJxxted. Quarterly grant awards are made through a zareml and detailed, two-tiered, peer-review selection process The next deadline for submission of proposals is April 1, 1994, with decisions by June 1, 1994, and funds distributed bl June 15, 1994. Interested researchers should write, call or FAX for information on grant proposal guidelines. Organized by: Terri Grodricker, Co/d Spring Harbor Laboratory Peter Howley, Harvard Medical School Davld Livingston, Dana Farber Cancer institute Carol Prives, Columbia University Topics Include: DNA Replication and the Cell Cycle Transcription and Post-Transcriptional Control Interactions of Viral and Cellular Proteins Cell Transformation The organizers invite submission of abstracts concerning recent work for oral or poster presentations by June 8, 1994. Requests for registration materials should be forwarded to: 21645 Cartagefla Drive, Boca Raton, FL 33428 USA FAX: (407) 483-2088 Phone: (407) 483-2661 + President: BradMargus + Scientific Director: David Cox, MD, PhD. Cell, Vol. 76. No. 3. February 11, 1994 Announcements Symposium Former Fellows of the Cold Spring Cancer Research Fund of the Damon Runyon-Walter W inchell Foundation Co-chairmen: Sidney Altman, Paul Talalay Friday, March 25, 1994 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Laurel Heights Conference Center University of California, San Francisco Harbor Conference TRANSLATIONAL CONTROL Elizabeth Blackburn, Gerald Joyce, Stanley B. Prusiner, Peter G . Schultz, Lucille Shapiro, Harold M . W e intraub Speakers: Featured Luncheon Speaker: Paul Talalay Information and reservations: Orgentzed by: Allen Jacobson, Michael 8. Melhewr end Debomh A. Seege Former Fellows Symposium Cancer Research Fund of the Damon Runyon-Walter W inchell Foundation 131 East 36 Street New York, NY 10016 Sup&d by gmnta from ICN Bimedids, and R/boGem7, Inc. Inc. l-800-445-2494 -_ = - =-- w-- -I’ -= :- --- I’; -=- ;r’ --a-= --s: r* --=I -s z-- z= Z=- -- A 5 c’ E= -I- SAVE TIME AND FAX YOUR AD T O CELL! DON’T M ISS THE NEXT DEADLINE. FAX YOUR CLASSIFIED AD TO CELL N O W AT 617-661-7061