VIII INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOPS ON OPPORTUNISTIC PROTISTS and
THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ANAEROBIC PROTISTS (IWOP-8/ICAP)
JULY 25-29, 2003, HILO HAWAIIAN HOTEL, HILO, HAWAII, USA
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS, REGISTRATION, HOTEL RESERVATIONS, and IWOP-8 PROCEEDINGS ARTICLES
For updates, check the Society of Protozoologists Website: (the URL is case-sensitive). Click on Meetings, then IWOP-8/ICAP. [For an introduction to the Big Island of Hawaii, turn on your sound system and click on video presentation.]
IMPORTANT DATES
ABSTRACT DEADLINE: APRIL 30, 2003
The IWOP-8/ICAP organizers will make every effort to fit late submissions (and "late-breaking data") into the limited space available in the program after the April 30, 2003 deadline. However, space in the program is not guaranteed after the deadline. To ensure your presentation is scheduled in an appropriate session in the program, and the abstract is printed in the program booklet, you must submit the abstract before the deadline.
Send abstracts to Edna S. Kaneshiro.
PRE-REGISTRATION DEADLINE: APRIL 30, 2003
*There will be a higher fee for those who register after the pre-registration deadline! The program booklet will be mailed only to those who register for IWOP-8/ICAP by April 30, 2003. Send registration to University of Hawaii at Hilo Conference Center.
HOTEL RESERVATIONS DEADLINE: JUNE 24, 2003
Contact hotels directly to reserve room at the special conference rates.
IWOP-8 PROCEEDINGS ARTICLES DEADLINE: AUGUST 30, 2003
Send camera-ready articles, diskette/zip disc and payments to Edna S. Kaneshiro
IWOP-8 Organizers:
Edna S. Kaneshiro, Chair
Melanie T. Cushion
David Lindsay
Francine Marciano-Cabral
Jan Mead
Louis Weiss
ICAP Organizers:
Edward Jarroll
ESTER OROZCO
Jan Tachezy
Nigel Yarlett
Local Arrangements Committee:
Edna S. Kaneshiro, Chair
Hiam Abdala-Valencia
Carter Atkinson
Donald Hemmes
Shannon Hunt
SuSAN i. Jarvi
A. Nicole Yarbrough
University of Hawaii at Hilo Conference Center:
Judith Fox-Goldstein, director
Andrea Furuli
SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACTS
DEADLINE: APRIL 30, 2003
E-MAIL OR MAIL ABSTRACTS TO:
EDNA S. KANESHIRO
DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI
CINCINNATI, OHIO 45221-0006, USA
T +1-513-556-9712; F +1-513-556-5280; E-MAIL:
1. Indicate at the top of your abstract submission, whether it should be scheduled for presentation in the 8th International Workshops on Opportunistic Protists (IWOP-8) or in the International Conference on Anaerobic Protists (ICAP).
2. Indicate at the top of your abstract submission, your preference for platform or poster presentation.
3. First make a practice copy. Proofread carefully before making the final copy. If possible, please prepare using Microsoft Word software/windows, or save the file in this program (or save as a text file). If you do not have a computer, type the abstract as close as possible to the following:
The abstract should fit in a space 9.5 cm wide x 12 cm long (e.g., approximate margins for a 8.5 x 11 paper can be set at left margin: 60 pts, right margin: 280 pts, portrait style). Do not draw lines (box) around the abstract.We suggest using Helvetica or Arial font style, 9 points font size, and 10 points line spacing. The 9.5- cm width x 12-cm length abstract space would represent a total of approximately 275 words.
Using font size 9 points, after three space indentation, type the Title, then after a comma and using all capital letters, type the name(s) of author(s), then institution(s) and address(es).
Start the text on a new line following a three-space indent. Do not use returns at the ends of lines (we may have to reformat and would then need to delete return commands). Right justify. See example below.
4. You may submit your abstract(s) by one of the following ways:
a. E-mail to . E-mail the abstract within the text of the e-mail message and also as an attachment.
b. Mail diskette with hard copy to Edna S. Kaneshiro, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45221-0006, USA
c. Only if an electronic file cannot be prepared, mail hard copy of the original and one photocopy of the abstract.
5. Plan your poster presentations to fit a 4 ft x 4 ft area.
EXAMPLE:
For Presentation in IWOP-8ICAP
PlatformPoster
Preliminary Evidence for a Mitochondrion in Cryptosporidium parvum: Phylogenetic and Therapeutic Implications, J.S. KEITHLY,1 S.G. LANGRETH,2 S.J. UPTON,3 C.E. RIORDAN1, 1The Wadsworth Center, NYS DOH, Albany, NY, 2Uniformed Services University, Bethesda, MD, 3Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS.
Until recently, C. parvum was the only apicomplexan without biochemical, molecular or structural evidence for a mitochondrion. Ultrastructural and serial tomographic reconstructions of C. parvum sporozoites show a ribosome-studded organelle enclosed by 4 ......
PLEASE SEND OR EMAIL THIS WITH YOUR ABSTRACT TO EDNA S. KANESHIRO
ORGANISM-BASED DINNERS
At IWOP-7, organism-based dinners were popular and can be planned for IWOP-8/ICAP. Hilo has fewer choices of restaurants compared to Cincinnati and reservations should be made ahead of time. To get an idea whether meeting organizers should ask the University of Hawaii at Hilo Conference Center and the Local Arrangements Committee to make restaurant reservations, it would be helpful to get an idea of how many might want to attend a dinner with participants working on a specific organisms or group of organisms. There are two possible evenings in which these events might be scheduled.
Are you interested in attending a dinner with an organism-based group?
YesNo
If yes, please indicate group(s) by writing in the number of people this form covers (if only you, write 1 in the appropriate space following the organism; if you will be accompanied at these dinners with guests, indicate total numbers we should include for reservations):
Amoebae, Anaerobic ProtozoaCryptosporidium;
Microsporidia; Pneumocystis; Toxoplasma
IWOP-8/ICAP REGISTRATION FORM
July 25-29, 2003 (Pre-Registration Deadline: April 30, 2003)
REGISTER BY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING METHODS:
(1) Online: Society of Protozoologists website, then click on Online registration.
(2) Fax in Registration Form to: +1 (808) 974-7684
(3) Mail in Registration Form to: IWOP-8/ICAP, University of Hawaii at Hilo Conference Center, 200 West Kawili Street, Hilo, Hawaii 96720-4091
(4) Email Registration Form as an attachment to:
You will not be considered pre-registered unless registration payment accompanies this form. Each participant must submit a registration form.
Please PRINT LEGIBLY OR TYPE:
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REGISTRATION FEES: Conference Registration Fee includes opening reception, continental breakfasts, buffet lunches, and refreshment breaks. All fees are quoted and must be paid in U.S. dollars, drawn on U.S. Banks.
Pre-registration fee - Regular$350$
Late (after April 30, 2003) and on-site registration is $425$425$
Pre-registration fee - Student (certification required)$275$
Late (after April 30, 2003) and on-site registration for students is $350$350$
Guest Tickets: (children under 5 years of age free, children 6-11 - $17)
Opening Reception, July 25, 2003
@ $35 each$
children @$17 each$
Guest tickets for breakfasts and buffet lunches will be available for purchase on site
Luau Tickets, (July 28, 2003; not included in registration fee; all who wish to attend
must purchase tickets; children under 5 years of age free; children 6-11 - $40)
@ $80 each$
children @ $40 each$
Total Due$
PAYMENT:
Check or money order (made payable to Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii, or RCUH)
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PLEASE SEND OR E-MAIL THIS FORM WITH THE REGISTRATION FORM TO
UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT HILO CONFERENCE CENTER
ORGANIZED FIELD TRIPS
IWOP/ICAP Free time - JULY 27, 2003
Includes lunch, snacks, field interpreter, transportation
Minimum of 20 people for each trip is required to guarantee availability of that field trip
Volcano National Park
@$75 each$
children 12 years of age and under @$60 each$
Hamakua Coast - Akaka Falls rain forest, coastal scenery
@ $70 each$
children under 12 years of age and under @$55 each$
Total Due$
PAYMENT:
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VOLUNTARY DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
The meeting organizers would greatly appreciate it if registrants will provide information about themselves to enable demographic analysis of the workshops. The cumulative information will be useful for future applications requesting funding of IWOP, and for data on the Society of Protozoologists and University of Hawaii at Hilo Conference Center activities. Individual names will not be used; do not write your name on this page of the registration form. Thank you!
Information Requested:
Date of Birth (MM/DD/YY):Gender: FemaleMale
Race and/or ethnic origin (please check the category that most closely reflects your heritage):
American Indian, Hawaiian, Alaskan or other USA Native group
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USA resident: yesno. If no, country of primary residence:
Other demographic information (please check all relevant categories):
Student
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With a Physical Handicap: yesno
HOTEL RESERVATIONS
Deadline to receive special room rates: June 24, 2003
Blocks of rooms have been reserved at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, the Hawaii Naniloa Hotel, and Uncle Billy's-Hilo Bay Hotel at special conference rates. Hotel arrangements must be made by directly contacting the hotels. Please refer to the following hotel vendors and refer to the “IWOP-8/ICAP” Conference while making reservations to ensure special room rates. After June 24, 2003, rooms will be available on a space and rate available basis only. Parking for participants will be complimentary at all three hotels. All three hotels require a one-night deposit upon requesting reservations, and request arrival and departure dates.
Hilo Hawaiian Hotel
71 Banyan DriveStandard Room: $80.00 + 11.42% tax per night
Hilo, Hawaii 96720Deluxe Room: $99.00 + 11.42% tax per night
All rooms include refrigerator and coffee maker. Additional roll-away beds, $17/day, + tax
Tel: 1 (808) 935-9361
USA/Canada Toll Free: 1 (800) 367-5004
Fax: 1 (808) 969-6472
Credit Cards accepted: VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Discovery, Diner’s Club.
Hawaii Naniloa Hotel
93 Banyan DriveStandard Room:$65.00 + 11.42% tax per night
Hilo, Hawaii 96720Superior Room:$71.50 + 11.42% tax per night
Tel: 1 (808) 969-3333Deluxe Room:$84.00 + 11.42% tax per night
Rates are based on double-room occupancy. Additional fees for roll-away beds will be assessed.
USA/Canada Toll Free: 1 (800) 367-5360
Fax: 1 (808) 969-6622
Credit Cards accepted: VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Discovery, Diner’s Club, Carte Blanche.
Uncle Billy’s-Hilo Bay Hotel
87 Banyan DriveStandard Room:$69.00 + 11.42% tax per night
Hilo, Hawaii 96720Superior Room: $74.00 + 11.42% tax per night
Rates are based on single- or double-room occupancy. Additional person/room/day is $10; maximum number of persons/room is 4.
Tel: 1 (808) 935-0861
USA/Canada Toll Free: 1 (800) 367-5102
Fax: 1 (808) 935-7903
Email:
Credit Cards accepted: VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Discovery, Diner’s Club.
All three hotels, located together, are about a 5-minute drive from the Hilo International Airport.
Travel and Visitor Information
See video presentation on Society of Protozoologists Website
RESERVATIONS:Book Your Reservations Early!
- EARLY air, hotel and car reservations are highly recommended.
FINAL DESTINATION:
- Your final destination is HILO, HAWAII (ITO) - Hilo International Airport.
- Route baggage directly to Hilo unless you are staying overnight on Oahu (Honolulu).
- Please confirm that your baggage is ticketed through to Hilo and “ITO” is marked on tags.
- No mainland or international carriers fly directly into Hilo International Airport so all conferees will need to make inter-island flight arrangements.
ARRIVAL INTO HAWAII:
- For most conferees, your initial destination will be Honolulu, Hawaii.
- Upon arrival, you will proceed to the Inter-Island terminal where you will transfer to the local air carrier for a short 40-minute flight to Hilo.
- Please be advised that the last flight from Honolulu to Hilo leaves at 6:45 p.m.
- A minimum of 2 hours between Honolulu flight arrival and Hilo departure is suggested to accommodate for added security measures and to transfer to inter-island terminal.
WIKI WIKI SHUTTLE
- Free transportation is available between the main and inter-island terminals.
- Exit the main terminal and wait at one of the WIKI-WIKI SHUTTLE Bus stops.
- Shuttles arrive about every fifteen minutes and go to the inter-island terminal.
DIRECT FLIGHTS:
- Direct flights are also available to Kona-Hawaii; a 2-hour drive to Hilo.
- Direct flights are also available to the islands of Maui and Kauai, but inter-island transfers to Hilo are required.
- Arrivals into Kailua-Kona (Keahole International Airport) may take advantage of the beautiful drive from Kailua to Hilo (allow for a full day of exploring along the southern or northern routes to Hilo).
- The north coast drive winds through scenic Waimea (within a short drive of Waipio Valley), and along the windward ocean shore. The southern route (about 3 hours) winds along rural roads, past coffee farms, macadamia nut orchards and black-sand beaches.
INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPANTS:
- International conferees must go through customs and immigration at the main terminal (Kona or Honolulu International Airports).
- Travelers are advised to allow at least 3 hours for processing and transfer time between the main and inter-island terminal.
VISA ARRANGEMENTS:
- A valid passport is necessary to enter the United States of America. Due to international agreements, some countries also require a visa to be issued to legalize the situation, on a reciprocal basis.
- International scientists and travelers, intending to participate in the upcoming meetings, should verify the specific requirements with foreign affairs authorities in their country, or with US consulates.
- Contact the following website for more information:
HILO TAXI SERVICE:
- Taxi service is available curbside at the Hilo International Airport.
- A-1 Bob’s Taxi - 959-4800
- AA Marshall’s Taxi - 936-2654
- Hilo Harry’s Taxi - 935-7091
- Percy’s Taxi - 969-7060
Airport to hotels on Banyan Drive should cost approximately $10-$13.
CAR RENTALS:
- Rental cars are available at the Hilo International Airport; early reservations are highly recommended.
- The following car rental agencies operate out of the Hilo Airport:
AlamoAvisBudget
1-800-462-52661-800- 230-48981-800- 527-0700
NationalThriftyHarper
1-800-227-73681-800-847-43891-800-852-9993
Hawai`i’s Weather:
Information provided from: Hawaii Weather Today
The Big Island is truly a natural wonder. Visitors here will find everything from stony deserts, to tropical forests, to high alpine zones, all on just one island. The Big Island in fact offers an opportunity to experience 11 of the world's 13 climate zones. Even with all this, the island is still a work in progress with Kilauea adding to, and reshaping it every day; the volcano even has an effect on her weather.
Because Hawaiian weather varies very little throughout the year, the weather you'll experience on the Big Island depends more on location than time of year. The wide variety of climates and the resulting range of temperatures and rainfall across the island are mid- to low 70's (23.9-26.1 C) during the winter months of November to April. A brief review of weather at several popular locations on the island will give visitors a sense of the range of weather they can expect.
On the dry southwest side of the island is the Kona-Kohala coast. The average summer daytime high temperatures are from 77-80 degrees F (25.0-26.7 C), with night lows of 61-64 degrees (16.1-17.8 C). Day temperatures in the winter here are usually 76-79 degrees (24.4-26.1 C), with night lows of 59-62 degrees (15.0-16.7 C). You generally can count on getting a lot of sun in the Kona area, where average monthly rainfall around Kona-Kailua is less than 1 inch in the summer and 1-3 inches during winter months
To the north is Waimea in the heart of the Big Island's paniolo (cowboy) country. Located up-slope from the Kona-Kohala beach areas, Waimea's 2,600 foot elevation is slightly cooler, with summer daytime high temperatures of 74-77 degrees (23.3-25.0 C) and night time lows of 53-58 degrees (11.7-14.4 C). In the winter, daytime highs here drop to 72-75 degrees (22.2-23.9 C); with nighttime lows of 51-54 degrees (10.6-12.2 C). ). Waimea is located right at the transition between the rainy, windward side of the island and the dry leeward side of the Kohala Mountains. The rainshadow effect is especially evident here, with half the town receiving only 1-3 inches of rain per month in the summer and 3-5 inches per month in the winter. Rainfall averages on the cool, misty windward side may be 5-10 times higher. Hilo is on the windward side of the Big Island.
TIME ZONES:
- Hawaii is on Hawaii Standard Time (one of the last global time zones).
VISITOR INFORMATION:
Please take some time to see some of the beauty on the East-Side of the Island:
*Akaka Falls
*Rainbow Falls
*Wailoa Art Center
*Big Island Candies: Island
*Onekahakaha Beach Park
*Farmers Market, Kamehameha Ave/Mamo Street, downtown Hilo (Wed/Sat)
*Hawai`i Tropical Botanical Garden:
*Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park:
*Lili`uokalani Japanese Garden
*Lyman Museum:
*Pacific Tsunami Museum:
*Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Factory:
*Nani Mau Gardens:
*Panaewa Rain Forest Zoo:
Points of Interest: West Side of the Island
From:
*Atlantis Submarines:
*Big Island Visitors Bureau:
*Body Glove Cruises:
*Capt. Zodiac Raft Adventures:
*Hawaii Air Tours:
From:
*Amy BH Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden:
*Kohala Eco-Adventures, LLC:
*Kahua Ranch:
*Kona Historical Society’s Kona Coffee Living History Farm: