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2nd Immuno-Metabolic Mechanisms of Atherosclerosis Conference

#IMMA20


01 Mar 2020 - 04 Mar 2020

Nassau, Bahamas

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Synopsis

Atherosclerosis and its complications remain the major cause of death in the industrialized world and emerging economies worldwide. Dyslipidemia constitutes a major risk factor for the development and progression of atherosclerotic lesions, but may also lead to systemic disturbances - particularly metabolic dysfunction - that also influence cellular metabolism and function. Atherosclerotic lesions formation is initiated after retention of cholesterol-rich lipoproteins within the arterial wall at sites characterized by low shear stress. Modification of retained lipoproteins and activation of endothelial and vascular smooth muscle cells trigger an inflammatory response and provoke a series of cellular events involving complex interactions between vascular cells, innate immune cells (e.g., neutrophils, monocytes/macrophages, dendritic cells, mast cells, B1 B lymphocytes, innate lymphoid cells) and cells involved in adaptive immunity to atherosclerosis-related antigens (e.g., Th1, Tregs, B2 lymphocytes). Depending on the balance between pro-inflammatory responses and resolution promoting pathways, lesion development is either delayed or accelerated towards the formation of advanced and complex plaques characterized by chronic unresolved inflammation, extensive matrix remodelling and formation of large thrombogenic necrotic cores. Defective repair and weakening of the protective fibrous cap ultimately leads to plaque disruption, which triggers acute thrombosis and vascular occlusion.

The goal of this meeting is to provide attendees with a comprehensive overview of current research on atherosclerosis with a focus on the latest and most exciting developments in the immuno-metabolic mechanisms that govern disease initiation and progression. There is little doubt that the next most exciting therapy to combat cardiovascular disease will be based on targeting biological pathways that will have been discussed during this conference.

Seven sessions are planned and will highlight the following major research areas:

  • vessel wall and endothelial cell biology
  • lipids and modified lipids in inflammation
  • cellular lipid metabolism and immunity
  • lipoproteins and immune regulation
  • extracellular vesicles
  • innate immunity and metabolic regulation of innate immune functions
  • epigenetics and regulation of gene expression in immune cells
  • mechanisms involving inflammasome activation of monocyte/macrophages
  • trained immunity, pro- and anti-atherogenic mechanisms operated by selective subsets of T and B lymphocytes
  • immunometabolism and lymphocytes
  • aging and senescence in inflammation, hematopoiesis, and cardiovascular disease
  • non coding RNAs in lipid metabolism and inflammation
  • existing and validated targets that are now in late-phase clinical trials.

This conference will bring together a restricted but high-level group of scientists from different disciplines and participants from all career levels enabling thorough discussions of the latest research between established and young investigators and trainees, and cross-fertilization among scientists from a variety of backgrounds.

Ziad Mallat, Christoph Binder, and Eicke Latz (Co-Chairs) look forward to welcoming you to the Melia Nassau Beach, Nassau, The Bahamas, from March 1-4, 2020.

Key Sessions

  • Vessel wall and endothelial cells
  • Lipids and extracellular vesicles
  • Innate immunity and inflammasome
  • Adaptive immunity
  • Aging and senescence
  • Genetics and gene regulation
  • Microbiome

Student Offer

Take advantage of this fantastic opportunity for students! Any fully paying academic can bring a student for only $850. Unfortunately, Postdocs are not eligible. Both registration packages include; accommodation for the 01, 02, 03 March 2020 (on a shared basis for students) and a 24hour all-inclusive food and beverage package for the conference period. Once registered, please contact Chloe Trundle to obtain a special registration link for your student. 

Confirmed Invited Speakers

Nicolas Bazan (LSU Health New Orleans)
THE NOVEL MEDIATORS ELOVANOIDS (ELVS) MODULATE SENESCENCE PROGRAMMING AND INFLAMMAGING
Peter Carmeliet (VIB)
ANGIOGENESIS REVISITED: ROLE AND (THERAPEUTIC) IMPLICATIONS OF ENDOTHELIAL METABOLISM 
Navdeep Chandel (Northwestern University)
MITOCHONDRIA AS SIGNALING ORGANELLES
Vishwa Deep Dixit (Yale School of Medicine)
IMMUNOMETABOLIC REGULATION OF HEALTHSPAN
Benjamin Ebert (Dana-Farber Cancer Institute)
CLONAL HEMATOPOIESIS AND CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
Zahi Fayad (Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai)
IMMUNO-IMAGING AND IMMUNOTHERAPY IN ATHEROSCLEROSIS 
Carlos Fernandez-Hernando (Yale School of Medicine)
IMMUNOMODULATORY ACTIONS OF CHOLESTEROL BIOSYNTHETIC INTERMEDIATES ON MACROPHAGE ACTIVATION DURING ATHEROSCLEROSIS
Chris Glass (University of California, San Diego)
MECHANISMS DRIVING MYELOID CELL DIVERSITY IN IMMUNO-METABOLIC DISEASE
Claudia Kemper (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)
THE COMPLOSOME IN THE REGULATION OF T CELL METABOLISM
Klaus Ley (La Jolla Institute for Immunology)
SINGLE BLOOD CELL TRANSCRIPTOMICS OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE IN HUMANS
Peter Libby (Brigham and Women’s Hospital)
CHALLENGE IN MOVING IMMUNOLOGY AND INFLAMMATION IN ATHEROSCLEROSIS TO THE CLINIC
Esther Lutgens (Amsterdam UMC)
CO-STIMULATORY IMMUNE CHECKPOINTS IN ATHEROSCLEROSIS
Musa Mhlanga (University of Cape Town)
EPIGENETICS OF TRAINED IMMUNITY
Kathryn Moore (NYU School of Medicine)
INNATE IMMUNE REPROGRAMMING IN CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
Mihai Netea (Radboud University)
METABOLIC AND EPIGENETIC REPROGRAMMING IN MYELOID CELLS
Luke O'Neill (Trinity College Dublin)
IMMUNOMETABOLISM AT THE HEART OF INNATE IMMUNITY AND INFLAMMATION
Bill Sessa (Yale School of Medicine)
ENDOTHELIAL CHOLESTEROL UPTAKE AND METABOLISM
Filip Swirski (MGH Harvard)
LIFESTYLE, IMMUNOMETABOLISM, AND ATHEROSCLEROSIS
Alan Tall (Columbia University)
MECHANISMS OF ATHERO-THROMBOSIS IN CLONAL HEMATOPOIESIS
Clotilde Théry (Institut Curie)
EXOSOMES AND OTHER EXTRACELLULAR VESICLES AS REGULATORS OF MACROPHAGE FUNCTIONS
Jan van Deursen (Mayo Clinic)
HOW SENESCENT CELLS DRIVE ATHEROGENESIS

Target Audience

We encourage young scientists/clinicians to attend and expect broad representation from various disciplines. The conference will especially appeal to scientists, scientists/clinicians in academia, biotech and pharmaceutical companies with interest in Cardiovascular Medicine/Biology, Immunology, Metabolic Diseases, Immuno-Metabolism, Molecular/Cellular Biology and Epigenetics.

Educational Need

Graduate students, postdocs and junior researchers will gain a cutting-edge overview of the field and will have the extraordinary opportunity to discuss the latest developments with world-leading experts in an informal and highly conducive setting.

News

  • BHF announces shortlist for £30m research prize - Conference Chair Ziad Mallat and his team make the final four! Read the full article 

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01 Mar 2020 - 04 Mar 2020

Nassau, Bahamas

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Invited Speakers

Luke O'Neill

Professor, Trinity College Dublin

Jan van Deursen

Professor and Chair, Mayo Clinic

Alan Tall

Professor, Columbia University Medical Center

Benjamin Ebert

Chair, Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Claudia Kemper

Senior Investigator, National Institutes of Health

Clotilde Théry

PI, Institut Curie/INSERMU932

Zahi Fayad

Director, BioMedical Engineering and Imaging Institute (BMEII), Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Carlos Fernandez-Hernando

Professor, Yale University School of Medicine

Vishwa Dixit

Professor, Yale School of Medicine

William Sessa

Professor, Yale School of Medicine

Musa Mhlanga

Professor, Radboud Institute for Molecular Life Sciences

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01 Mar 2020 - 04 Mar 2020

Nassau, Bahamas

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Programme

SUNDAY 1ST MARCH 2020

13:30 – 14:30

Student & Postdoc Networking Lunch

14:00 – 15:00

Registration & Welcome Reception

Macrophage Development and Metabolic Programming I
Christoph Binder & Ziad Mallat

15:00 – 15:10

Opening Comments

15:10 – 15:55

Kathryn Moore
NYU School of Medicine

INNATE IMMUNE REPROGRAMMING IN CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE

15:55 – 16:25

Musa Mhlanga
University of Cape Town

EPIGENETICS OF TRAINED IMMUNITY

16:25 – 16:40

Maud Voisin
NYU School of Medicine

INHIBITING LXRa PHOSPHORYLATION IN BONE MARROW CELLS ATTENUATES ATHEROSCLEROSIS AND OBESITY

16:40 – 17:25

Refreshments

Clonal Hematopoiesis in Cardiovascular Disease
Bill Sessa

17:25 – 17:55

Benjamin Ebert
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

CLONAL HEMATOPOIESIS AND CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE

17:55 – 18:25

Alan Tall
Columbia University

MECHANISMS OF ATHERO-THROMBOSIS IN CLONAL HEMATOPOIESIS

19:00

Dinner

 

MONDAY 2ND MARCH 2020

07:00 – 09:00

Buffet Breakfast at ‘The Market Place’

Metabolic Control of Vascular Cells and Senescence
Filip Swirski

09:00 – 09:30

Peter Carmeliet
VIB-KU Leuven Center for Cancer Biology

ANGIOGENESIS REVISITED: ROLE AND (THERAPEUTIC) IMPLICATIONS OF ENDOTHELIAL METABOLISM

09:30 – 10:00

Bill Sessa
Yale University School of Medicine

ENDOTHELIAL CHOLESTEROL UPTAKE AND METABOLISM

10:00 – 10:30

Jan van Deursen
Mayo Clinic

HOW SENESCENT CELLS DRIVE ATHEROGENESIS

10:30 – 10:45

Daniel R. Goldstein
University of Michigan

VASCULAR AGING LEADS TO POSITIVE FEEDBACK LOOP BETWEEN IL-6 AND MITOCHONDRIAL DYSFUNCTION TO ENHANCE ATHEROGENESIS

10:45 – 11:15

Meet the Poster Presenters

11:15 – 12:05

Group Photo, Refreshments & Poster Viewing

12:05 – 12:35

Vishwa Deep Dixit
Yale University School of Medicine

IMMUNOMETABOLIC REGULATION OF HEALTHSPAN

12:35 – 12:50

Gemma Basatemur
University of Cambridge

THE CHROMOSOME 9p21 LOCUS AFFECTS IL-1/TLR SIGNALLING IN VSMC

12:50 – 13:05

Jeffrey Kroon
University of Amsterdam

ATHEROGENIC LIPOPROTEINS STEER ENDOTHELIAL CELL METABOLISM AND THEREBY REGULATES ATHEROSCLEROSIS

13:05 – 17:15

Lunch at Leisure & Free Time

Macrophage Development and Metabolic Programming II
Christoph Binder & Ziad Mallat

17:15 – 17:45

Mihai Netea
Radboud University

METABOLIC AND EPIGENETIC REPROGRAMMING IN MYELOID CELLS

17:45 – 18:15

Carlos Fernandez-Hernando
Yale University School of Medicine

IMMUNOMODULATORY ACTIONS OF CHOLESTEROL BIOSYNTHETIC INTERMEDIATES ON MACROPHAGE ACTIVATION DURING ATHEROSCLEROSIS

18:15 – 18:30

Karim Brandt
University of Geneva

TOLLIP CONTROLS ATHEROGENESIS THROUGH REGULATION OF AUTOPHAGY-MEDIATED DEGRADATION OF LOW-DENSITY LIPOPROTEIN RECEPTOR

18:30 – 20:00

Poster Session & Refreshments

20:00

Dinner

 

TUESDAY 3RD MARCH 2020

07:00 – 08:30

Buffet Breakfast at ‘The Market Place’

Intra- and Extracellular Mediators of Immunometabolism and Inflammation
Eicke Latz

08:30 – 09:00

Navdeep Chandel
Northwestern University

MITOCHONDRIA AS SIGNALING ORGANELLES

09:00 – 09:30

Clotilde Théry
Institut Curie

EXOSOMES AND OTHER EXTRACELLULAR VESICLES AS REGULATORS OF MACROPHAGE FUNCTIONS

09:30 – 10:00

Nicolas Bazan
LSU Health New Orleans

THE NOVEL MEDIATORS, THE ELOVANOIDS MODULATE SENESCENCE PROGRAMMING AND INFLAMMAGING

10:00 – 10:30

Robert Raffai
University of California

ALTERNATIVELY ACTIVATED MACROPHAGE EXOSOMES: NEW MEDIATORS TO CONTROL HEMATOPOIESIS, MONOCYTE ACTIVATION & ATHEROSCLEROSIS

10:30 – 11:45

Refreshments & Poster Viewing

10:45 – 11:45

Meet the Editors: A Look Behind the Scenes of Leading Journals in the Field
Panel Includes:

Shachi Bhatt (Journal of Experimental Medicine)
Celine Carret (EMBO Molecular Medicine)
Irene Fernandez-Ruiz (Nature Reviews Cardiology)
Jung-Eun Lee (Communications Biology, Nature)
Vesna Todorovic (Nature)

11:45 – 12:15

Claudia Kemper
NHLBI

THE COMPLOSOME IN THE REGULATION OF T CELL METABOLISM

12:15 – 12:45

Christoph Binder
Medical University of Vienna

CELL AUTONOMOUS COMPLEMENT REGULATION IN ATHEROSCLEROSIS

12:45 – 16:30

Lunch at Leisure & Free Time

Cellular Cross-Talk in Inflammation
Claudia Kemper

16:30 – 17:00

Klaus Ley
La Jolla Institute for Immunology

SINGLE BLOOD CELL TRANSCRIPTOMICS OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE IN HUMANS

17:00 – 17:30

Eicke Latz
University of Bonn

RESPONSE OF BYSTANDER CELLS TO MACROPHAGE PYROPTOSIS

17:30 – 17:45

Arvand Haschemi
Medical University of Vienna

THE BALANCE OF GLYCOLYSIS AND THE PENTOSE PHOSPHATE PATHWAY CONTROLS IMMUNE CELL FUNCTIONS IN ATHEROSCLEROSIS

17:45 – 18:30

Refreshments & Poster Viewing

18:30 – 19:00

Filip Swirski
MGH Harvard

LIFESTYLE, IMMUNOMETABOLISM, AND ATHEROSCLEROSIS

19:00 – 19:15

Dimitrios Tsiantoulas
Medical University of Vienna

miR-33 IS A MASTER REGULATOR OF B CELL HOMEOSTASIS

19:15 – 19:30

Dennis Wolf
University Heart Center Freiburg

REQUIREMENT FOR POLYCLONAL B CELLS IN ATHEROPROTECTIVE IMMUNIZATION WITH APOB-PEPTIDES

20:00

Gala Dinner & Poster Awards

 

WEDNESDAY 4TH MARCH 2020

07:00 – 08:30

Buffet Breakfast at ‘The Market Place’

Immunometabolism in Human Disease
Klaus Ley

08:30 – 09:00

Peter Libby
Harvard Medical School

CHALLENGE IN MOVING IMMUNOLOGY AND INFLAMMATION IN ATHEROSCLEROSIS TO THE CLINIC

09:00 – 09:30

Zahi Fayad
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

IMMUNO-IMAGING AND IMMUNOTHERAPY IN ATHEROSCLEROSIS

09:30 – 10:00

Ziad Mallat
University of Cambridge

LOW-DOSE IL-2 IMMUNOTHERAPY IN PATIENTS WITH ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROMES

Metabolic Control of Innate Immunity
Kathryn Moore

10:00 – 10:45

Luke O’Neill
Trinity College Dublin

IMMUNOMETABOLISM AT THE HEART OF INNATE IMMUNITY AND INFLAMMATION

10:45 – 11:00

Closing Comments

11:00

Refreshments


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01 Mar 2020 - 04 Mar 2020

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Prices

Ticket Type Early Bird Full Price
Single
Choose this option if you will be attending the conference alone, or if you will bring accompanying guests that will not attend the meeting.
$1845 $1945
Shared
Choose this option if you wish to share with a colleague who is also attending the conference, or if you wish to be paired with another attendee of the same sex.
$1845 $1945
Student
Choose this option if you are a student. Please note all students will be paired with another attendee of the same sex if a room sharer is not specified. If you wish to have your own room, please register under the Single option.
$1556 $1656
Additional Person
This is the cost for an additional adult or child to join you in the same room, for the entire conference period. Accompanying persons are not permitted access to the conference. If you wish to extend your stay, please see our 'Extra night' prices.

Adult

$684

Child

$263

Extra nights
Prices are per person.

Adult

$321

Child

$88


All registration fees include 3 nights accommodation and meals during the conference period. Exact inclusions are detailed below.

What's Included in our Registration Fees?

Our registration fees are inclusive of the following during the conference period only:

- Conference registration 
- 3 Nights’ fixed accommodation (01, 02, 03 March 2020) on a single basis for academics and industry, on a shared basis for students/Postdocs
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner available at all restaurants according to their operational hours (excluding Black Angus and Starbucks)
- Unlimited select brand liquors, wines by the glass, local domestic beer, bottled water and soft drinks
- Gala Dinner (includes an open bar)
- Room service
- Guest room mini bar
- Non motorized water sports equipment
- Complimentary WIFI in both conference rooms and your guest room

What's Included in our Accompanying Adult Fees?

Our accompanying adult fees are inclusive of the following during the conference period only:

- 3 Nights’ fixed accommodation (01, 02, 03 March 2020) on a shared basis with a conference participant 
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner available at all restaurants according to their operational hours (excluding Black Angus and Starbucks)
- Unlimited select brand liquors, wines by the glass, local domestic beer, bottled water and soft drinks
- Gala Dinner (includes an open bar)
- Room service
- Guest room mini bar
- Non motorized water sports equipment
- Complimentary WIFI in your guest room

Important Note: Accompanying persons are not permitted access to the conference.

What's Included in our Accompanying Child Fees?

Our accompanying child fees are inclusive of the following during the conference period only:

- 3 Nights’ fixed accommodation (01, 02, 03 March 2020) on a shared basis with the parent/s
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner available at all restaurants according to their operational hours (excluding Black Angus and Starbucks)
- Unlimited bottled water and soft drinks
- Gala Dinner 
- Room service 
- Non motorized water sports equipment
- Complimentary WIFI in your guest room

Important Note: Accompanying child fees are applicable for children aged 2-12 years. Children younger than 2 years stay free of charge with a parent. Children aged 13-17 years will be charged $377 per child. 18 years + will be classified as an adult at this venue (Melia Nassau Beach, Bahamas). Please kindly ensure your child / children are supervised at all times during conference and related events. Childcare services are available at the hotel, please contact Chloe Trundle for further information.

What's Included in our Extra Night Fees?

- 1 night’s accommodation for 1 person
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner available at all restaurants according to their operational hours (excluding Black Angus and Starbucks)
- Unlimited select brand liquors, wines by the glass, local domestic beer, bottled water and soft drinks
- Room service 
- Guest room mini bar
- Non motorized water sports equipment
- Complimentary WIFI in your guest room

Important Note: Extra night child fees are applicable for children aged 2-12 years. Children younger than 2 years stay free of charge with a parent. Children aged 13-17 years will be charged $126 per night, per child. 18 years + will be classified as an adult at this venue (Melia Nassau Beach, Bahamas).

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LinkedIn forum

The Atherosclerosis Research Network LinkedIn group is an excellent platform to connect with fellow attendees and likeminded researchers prior to the conference. The group is open to all and is intended as a networking forum for past, present and future participants of Fusion Conferences as well as those interested in the related topics. To join, please follow the link below.

Join our group

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01 Mar 2020 - 04 Mar 2020

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Venue

Melia Nassau Beach All Inclusive

Overlooking one of the finest beaches in the world the Meliá Nassau Beach is surrounded by crystal blue waters and white sandy beaches. Located on the stunning Cable Beach, you are just a few minutes walk from the center, shops and restaurants. The beautiful Nassau Botanical Gardens are within easy reach (7km) and Lynden Pindling International Airport is situated only 9km away.

Throughout your stay delegates will enjoy a full meal plan, inclusive of beverages. Take your pick from Cilantro where you can experience the natural textures, aromas and flavors of Mexico, Nikkei, celebrated for its exquisite fusion of Japanese, Cantonese and Peruvian cuisine featuring a sushi bar and Teppanyaki tables, Estavida, an upbeat tapas lounge located in the hotel lobby serving innovative tapas and a wide selection of cocktails, Aqua, an A la carte restaurant specializing in exquisite, rustic Italian cuisine, The Market Place, where you will find an International buffet serving an array of exquisite dishes, O'Grille, an open air restaurant with fabulous views of the sea and pool serving casual beach fare and light bites and finally The Black Angus, a steakhouse featuring hip, contemporary jazz and modern decor, offering guests the finest quality prime cuts and the freshest ingredients.(This restaurant is not included in the all inclusive package, additional charges apply). The Gala Night takes place on the third evening of the conference with a mouth-watering feast of local cuisine, an open bar and amazing local entertainment.  We welcome all delegates and their accompanying persons to the Gala Night – a truly fun filled night not to be missed!

Hotel Facilities

  • 24 hour reception
  • Room service
  • 3 heated outdoor pools
  • Complimentary resort wide Wi-Fi (guest rooms, throughout hotel, beach and conference areas)   
  • 24-hour Fitness Center
  • 7 dining venues
  • 4 bars.
  • non-motorised water sports

The Bahamas is formed by over 700 islands, keys and islets located in the Atlantic Ocean and renowned for its warm sunshine, mild climate, fine, white sandy beaches, turquoise, crystal clear water and friendly people, making this the perfect environment to relax and unwind in your free time during the conference.

Venue Rating

Currency

US Dollar (USD)

Address

Nassau W Bay St. Nassau Bahamas

Nearest Airport

Lynden Pindling International Airport

Location

The Melia Nassau Beach All-Inclusive is located right on the stunning Cable Beach just a few minutes away from the airport and city center; Nearby in Downtown Nassau you can experience the flavours of new foods at local restaurants, shop 'til you drop at Straw market or take a trip through time at the Pirates Museum. The beautiful Nassau Botanical Gardens are close by and water enthusiasts can enjoy non-motorized water sports right on property.

Nassau is the capital of the Bahamas. It lies on the island of New Providence, with neighboring Paradise Island accessible via Nassau Harbor bridges. The city has a hilly landscape and is known for it's fabulous beaches as well as its offshore coral reefs, popular for diving and snorkeling. It retains many of its typical pastel-colored British colonial buildings, like the pink-hued Government House.

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Transportation

The Melia Nassau Beach Resort is located just 9km from Lynden Pindling International Airport, approximately 10-15 minutes journey time. Formerly known as Nassau International Airport, it is the largest airport in the Bahamas and provides an international gateway into the country.

Taxis

There’s no shortage of available taxi cabs at Lynden Pindling International Airport. Taxis are available outside the U.S., International and Domestic terminals. Taxis charge approximately $25 one way to the Melia Nassau Hotel, however charges may increase if there are more than two passengers and/or two large suitcases.

Pre-Booked Airport Transfers

There are various suppliers that offer pre-booked airport transfer services to and from Lynden Pindling Airport. Please find details of a few that we are aware of below. However, should you require further information or would like to make a booking, please contact the company directly. Pre-booked transportation prices range from $70 - $145 one way. 

Simon's Transports Ltd
Contact Name: Jocelyne Casimir
Contact Email: info@simonstransports.com
Website: https://simonstransportsbahamas.com/nassau-airport-transfers/ 

Majestic Tours
Contact Name: Betty Fox
Contact Email: betty@MajesticHolidays.com
Website: http://www.majestictoursbahamas.com/

Cheryl Bahamas Taxi & Tours
Contact Email: cherylfoxferguson@live.com
Website: http://www.cherylbahamastaxiandtours.com/

Black Diamond Transportation (BDT Bahamas)
Website: https://bdtbahamas.com

**Any bookings and transactions made with the above suppliers are the sole responsibility of the individual.

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Local Activities

Several free activities are available within the resort and include:

  • Trip to Balmoral Island during your stay; a taxi boat to and from Balmoral Island and access to the VIP Balmoral Beachside is included. Please ask reception for the boat departure/return schedule.
  • Daily fitness activities: gym classes, yoga, zumba, pool aerobics, etc.
  • In the water: paddleboards, glass-bottom kayaks, ocean duo kayaks, reef-board zayaks, cabana floating mats, water hammocks, etc.
  • Workshops: jewellery making, henna tattoo, scent creation, Bahamian crafts, etc.
  • Classes: mixology, scuba diving, dancing, etc.
  • Friendly competitions: beach volleyball, beach soccer, ping pong, darts, water balloon toss, deep dive contest, etc.
  • Free shuttle to Baha Mar and direct access to its spectacular 100,000 sq. ft. casino, Royal Blue™ tournament player’s golf course with special rates for Meliá guests, tennis court, spa, retail outlets and over 30 dining venues and lounges.

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Group Activities

Unfortunately, due to the recent shark attacks, we will no longer be offering a group snorkelling trip for our conferences in the Bahamas next year.

For those of you who still wish to enjoy tours/excursions outside of the resort during free time, Majestic Tours is a local tour operator offering individual or small group trips which can be pre-booked or organised through their hospitality desk within the hotel. For more information, please contact Majestic Tours directly.

Majestic Tours
Contact Name: Betty Fox
Contact Email: betty@MajesticHolidays.com
Website: http://www.majestictoursbahamas.com/

A number of free activities are also available within the resort, please visit our ‘Local Activities’ tab for more information.

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Childcare

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Oral Presenters

We have several oral opportunities available at this meeting. To be considered for a talk, please register for the conference and upload your abstract when prompted to do so. You will be able to monitor the status of your abstract through your Fusion account and you will also receive an email if you are successful or unsuccessful.

Please use the abstract template provided (see below) and ensure your abstract is no longer than one page in length.

If you are accepted for a talk, we recommend you check our website regularly as the conference approaches. Regular programme updates will be released under the ‘Programme’ tab on the conference website.

Your Presentation

On the day of your presentation please make yourself known to our AV technician who will be present in the conference room. We advise running through your presentation at least 30minutes prior to your session commencing to ensure your slides and any videos or animations appear as expected. We prefer our speakers to run their presentation from the master PC or Mac, however, if you prefer to use your own laptop then please notify us prior to the session. A HDMI or VGA cable is usually available on the podium.

Our AV technician will apply your microphone and provide a combined slide advancer and laser pointer.

We ask all speakers to adhere to their time slots and respect their fellow presenters. A visual traffic light aide will be available to warn presenters as their time decreases.

Please make sure your presentation adheres to the following guidelines.

Aspect Ratio: On Screen Show (16:9)
File Type: Please save your presentation in PPT, PPTS or Keynote format.

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2nd Immuno-Metabolic Mechanisms of Atherosclerosis Conference

#IMMA20


01 Mar 2020 - 04 Mar 2020

Nassau, Bahamas

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Posters

We have several poster opportunities available at this meeting. To be considered for a poster presentation, please register for the conference and upload your abstract when prompted to do so. You will be able to monitor the status of your abstract through your Fusion account and you will also receive an email if you are successful or unsuccessful.

Please use the abstract template provided (see below) and ensure your abstract is no longer than one page in length.

Our poster boards can accommodate a maximum poster size of A0 (1189H x 841W mm), portrait in orientation. Posters exceeding this size may not fit on the poster boards provided and therefore we may be unable to display your poster, so please kindly keep to these measurements.

Displaying & Presenting Your Poster

Please bring your poster to registration and hand this to a member of the Fusion team. They will advise of your poster number and display your poster for you. 

Your poster will remain on display for the duration of the conference, allowing presenters to take advantage of the refreshment breaks and free time for valuable networking opportunities, in addition to the official poster session.

Please check the programme and note the date and time of the poster session(s). Your poster will be judged during the poster session and prizes will be awarded at the Gala Dinner.

Posters will be taken down by the Fusion team and will be ready for collection at the Fusion desk on the final day of the conference.

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Bronze
Endorsing Partners
Media Partners
If you're interested in sponsoring this conference please contact us.

2nd Immuno-Metabolic Mechanisms of Atherosclerosis Conference

#IMMA20


01 Mar 2020 - 04 Mar 2020

Nassau, Bahamas

Chairs

Conference History

11 Mar 2017, 14 Mar 2017

Immuno-Metabolic Mechanisms of Atherosclerosis Conference

Novel critical mediators and therapeutic targets

Fiesta Americana Condesa, Cancun, Mexico

Atherosclerosis and its complications remain the major cause of death in the industrialized world and emerging economies worldwide. The disease is initiated after retention of cholesterol-rich lipoproteins within the arterial wall at sites charact...

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01 Mar 2020, 04 Mar 2020

2nd Immuno-Metabolic Mechanisms of Atherosclerosis Conference

#IMMA20

Melia Nassau Beach All Inclusive, Nassau, Bahamas

Atherosclerosis and its complications remain the major cause of death in the industrialized world and emerging economies worldwide. Dyslipidemia constitutes a major risk factor for the development and progression of atherosclerotic lesions, but ma...

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01 May 2022, 04 May 2022

3rd Immuno-Metabolic Mechanisms of Atherosclerosis Conference

#IMMA22

Fiesta Americana Condesa Cancun All Inclusive, Cancun, Mexico

Atherosclerosis and its complications remain the primary cause of death in the industrialized world and emerging economies worldwide. Dyslipidemia constitutes a significant risk factor for the development and progression of atherosclerotic lesions...

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04 May 2024, 07 May 2024

4th Immuno-Metabolic Mechanisms of Atherosclerosis Conference

#IMMA24

Dreams Vista Cancun, Cancun, Mexico

Atherosclerosis and its complications remain the primary cause of death in the industrialized world and emerging economies worldwide. Dyslipidemia constitutes a significant risk factor for the development and progression of atherosclerotic lesions...

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Supported By

Diamond
Bronze
Endorsing Partners
Media Partners
If you're interested in sponsoring this conference please contact us.