International Society of Nephrology (ISN) Forefronts

The Intermingling nephrologists Conference will take place at the Palmers Commons which is located on the University of Michigan Campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

For more information on the venue: http://palmercommons.umich.edu

For information about directions and parking: http://palmercommons.umich.edu/directions/

For information on Ann Arbor, you can download the 2012 Visitors Guide HERE

How to get to Ann Arbor, Michigan

Arrival by Air:

The best airport to connect to Ann Arbor is Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) in Romulus, Wayne County, Michigan. It is only a 20-25 minute transfer by car to from Ann Arbor.

From the airport to Ann Arbor:

There are taxis or towncars which cost approximately $60 each way. Specific Ann Arbor taxis and Metro Airport shuttle service cost approximately $40 each way per person.

ISN has negotiated special deals with the following hotels in Ann Arbor :

- Campus Inn: http://www.campusinn.com/

- Holiday Inn: http://www.hiannarbor.com/

Campus Inn

• Centrally located and within walking distance of the meeting venue, Palmer Commons

• ISN has blocked a number of rooms at the special rate of US$ 151 + tax (11%) for a classic room . The rate does not include breakfast. Breakfast is served à la carte in the hotel restaurant

• Extra guests pay US$ 23 / night + tax (11%)

• Rooms can be booked using the online form HERE

• Rooms must be guaranteed by a credit card but they can be cancelled free of charge until 5pm before the day of arrival. Failure to cancel a room will result in a no-show charge

• These rates are available, depending on availability until 7 May 2012. After this date rates will be depending on availability and the best rate of the day offered by the hotel.

• Contact details for the hotel are: +1 734-769-2200 or 800-666-8693 / email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

• http://www.campusinn.com/

Holiday Inn

• Located approx. 15 minutes by bus from the town center

• Complimentary shuttle bus offered to take guests to the town center and the meeting venue, Palmer Commons

• ISN has blocked a number of rooms at the special rate of US$ 95 + tax (11%) for a classic room

• Extra guests pay US$ 23 / night + tax (11%)

• Rooms can be booked using the form found here: http://ichotelsgroup.com/redirect?path=rates&brandCode=HI&GPC=FRS&hotelCode=ARBNC&_PMID=99801505

• Rooms must be guaranteed by a credit card but they can be cancelled free of charge until 6pm before the day of arrival. Failure to cancel a room will result in a no-show charge

• Rooms will be available at this rate during the period 7-10 June. If you arrive earlier or leave later than these dates please contact the hotel for their best rates.

• These rates are available, depending on availability until 15 May 2012. After this date rates will be depending on availability and the best rate of the day offered by the hotel.

• Contact details for the hotel are: http://www.hiannarbor.com/

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Applications for ISN Forefronts Travel Grants is now open!

To apply, download the application form HERE.

The International Society of Nephrology (ISN) is pleased to offer a limited number of travel grants to young nephrologists who wish to participate in the Forefronts Symposium on Systems Biology. The amount of the grant is calculated to cover travel and 3 nights' accommodation. The amounts of the grant are a set fee but they vary according to the geographical origin of recipient. The recipient will make his own travel and accommodation arrangements.

Free registration to the Symposium and social events is also included. The number of grants is limited and the applications from candidates are reviewed by the ISN and the co-chairs of the symposium. The grants will be paid AFTER the event.

Applications are open to young nephrologists from countries with emerging economies (gross national income per capita up to the "upper middle income" bracket per the World Banks criteria).

Please refer to this list of emerging countries according to the World Bank Index. If your country is included on the list, you are eligible to apply for a travel grant.

Only applications from the following are considered:

• ISN members

• ISN fellows (past or present)

 

Priority is given to the following applicants:

• Those presenting abstracts

• Those with knowledge and/or experience in the symposium topic

• Those who have not received ISN travel grants before

• Members of the ISN Sister Renal Center program

The following documents must be provided with your application:

• Curriculum vitae

• Photocopy of personal identification (passport/drivers license)

Please submit your application by completing the Application Form.

For further information please get in touch with the Symposium organizers at:

Patrycja Furgo
International Society of Nephrology
Global Operations Center
Rue du Luxembourg 22-24
B-1000 Brussels, Belgium
Tel: +32 2 213 13 95
Fax: +32 2 213 13 63
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