2 nd Metabolism in Health and Disease Conference

Janelle Ayres

The Salk Institute

Synopsis

**Unfortunately, we have had to close the registration deadline early as we have already reached full capacity! We are looking into increasing the number of places, so if you would like to be added to our wait list, please email Chloe Trundle, and we will alert you should any further places become available.**

Much of what we understand about cellular metabolism has come from research by cancer biologists, who have known since the time of Otto Warburg that metabolic alterations go hand in hand with transformation. Building from this knowledge, in more recent years it has come into focus that many different tissues and cell types undergo metabolic changes that directly impact their function and differentiation. As such, correct metabolic re-wiring is beneficial and a requirement for appropriate cellular function, while aberrant metabolic reprogramming can lead to inappropriate function and have implications on a wide variety of disease states. In this meeting we aim to bring together researchers from different areas of biology, that may otherwise have little crossover, but for their common interest in how metabolism impacts cell differentiation and function.

Topics will span diverse areas such as cancer metabolism, organismal metabolism in disease, metabolic pathway engagement in cell function, metabolites as signaling molecules, mitochondrial biology, nutrient sensing, metabolism in tissue homeostasis and repair, neurometabolism, and metabolism in host-microbe interactions. This interdisciplinary meeting will bring together researchers working on immunity, metabolism, cancer, stem cells, neurobiology, and host-microbe interactions to gain a more integrated understanding of how metabolism impacts health and disease, with the aim of moving research in the field forward.

Key Sessions

Mitochondria
Metabolism and Host/Microbe Interactions
Stem Cell Metabolism
Neurometabolism
Nutrient Sensing
Cancer Metabolism
Metabolism in Tissue Homeostasis and Repair
Metabolites as Signaling Molecules
Cell Metabolism in Disease and Inflammation

Student Offer

Take advantage of this fantastic opportunity for students! Fully paying academics can bring a student for only $785. Unfortunately, Postdocs are not eligible. Both registration packages include; accommodation for the 13, 14, 15 May 2022 (on a shared basis for students) and a 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

Edward Chouchani (Harvard Medical School)
A NEWFOUND MECHANISM OF METABOLITE REGULATION OVER CELL CYCLE AND PROLIFERATION
Ralph DeBerardinis (UT Southwestern)
DETECTING AND TREATING METABOLIC ANOMALIES IN PATIENTS
Mark Febbraio (Monash University)
ROLE OF EXTRACELLULAR VESICLES IN DISEASE PROGRESSION AND PREVENTION
Lydia Finley (Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center)
METABOLIC REGULATION OF CELL FATE DECISIONS
Douglas Green (St. Jude Children's Research Hospital)
PERSISTER ACT: NEAR DEATH EXPERIENCES IN CANCER CELLS
Marcia Haigis (Harvard Medical School)
DISSECTING METABOLISM IN THE TUMOR MICROENVIRONMENT
Tiffany Horng (ShanghaiTech University)
METABOLIC CONTROL OF MACROPHAGE INFLAMMATORY RESPONSES
Shingo Kajimura (Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center)
BIOENERGETICS MATTERS TO METABOLIC HEALTH – FROM A VIEW OF BROWN FAT
Lydia Lynch (Harvard Medical School)
IMMUNOMETABOLIC BASIS OF SEX DIFFERENCES IN DISEASE
William Mair (Harvard University)
EFFICACY OF LONGEVITY INTERVENTIONS IN C. ELEGANS IS DETERMINED BY EARLY LIFE ACTIVITY OF RNA SPLICING FACTORS
Brendan Manning (Harvard School of Public Health)
METABOLIC EFFECTORS OF mTOR SIGNALING
Christian Metallo (The Salk Institute)
TRACING LINKS IN SERINE AND GLYCINE METABOLISM TO DISEASE STATES
Sean Morrison (UT Southwestern)
THE METABOLIC REGULATION OF MELANOMA METASTASIS
Daniel Nomura (University of California, Berkeley)
REIMAGINING DRUGGABILITY USING CHEMOPROTEOMIC PLATFORMS
Luke O'Neill (Trinity College Dublin)
IMMUNOMETABOLISM IN INFLAMMATION AND COAGULATION
Lena Pernas (Max Planck Institute for Biology and Aging)
MITOCHONDRIAL METABOLISM IN THE DEFENSE AGAINST MICROBES
Richard Possemato (New York University)
TARGETING IRON METABOLISM IN CANCER AND BEYOND
Jared Rutter (University of Utah)
METABOLITE SIGNALING
Reuben Shaw (The Salk Institute)
AMPK REPROGRAMS METABOLISM AND RESTORES MITOCHONDRIAL HOMEOSTASIS
Mara Sherman (Oregan Health and Science University)
METABOLIC FUNCTIONS OF THE PANCREATIC TUMOR MICROENVIRONMENT
Claudio Villanueva (University of California, Los Angeles)
INTER-ORGAN COMMUNICATION AND METABOLIC CONTROL
Ivan Zanoni (Harvard Medical School)
REGULATION OF IMMUNOMETABOLISM BY ENDOGENOUS INFLAMMATORY CUES

Target Audience

We anticipate that the meeting will lead to the adoption of new technologies that will accelerate the rate of discovery in the field, encourage new collaborations between laboratories that may not have had previous interactions, and promote a focus on translational applications. We expect attendees to emerge from the meeting with a clearer picture of how these different disciplines come together to shape our understanding of how metabolism impacts health and disease. We also expect that this meeting will help illuminate new areas of research in the field, and identify critical gaps in our knowledge that need further study in order to move the field forward. We plan for this meeting to be an exceptional opportunity for students, postdocs, and junior group leaders to meet more senior scientists and foster interactions that will increase their chances of success.

Educational Need

Attendees will leave the meeting with a stronger understanding of how metabolism in a variety of cell types and tissues impacts health and disease. We hope that researchers from diverse biological disciplines, such as those who study cancer and those who study immunology, will as a result of their interactions, forge new collaborations founded in their mutual appreciation that engagement of particular metabolic pathways shapes cell function and fate. Given the resurgence that metabolism has seen in recent years, we think our meeting will appeal broadly to many researchers across a variety of disciplines, many of whom are interested in investigating metabolic changes in their particular systems.

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2^nd Metabolism in Health and Disease Conference

Understanding the Role of Metabolism in Development, Physiology and Disease #MHD22

13 May 2022 - 16 May 2022

Cancun, Mexico

Chairs

Janelle Ayres

The Salk Institute

Speakers

Invited Speakers

Daniel Nomura

Professor, University of California, Berkeley

Mara Sherman

Associate Member, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Jared Rutter

Professor, University of Utah

Richard Possemato

Associate Professor, New York University School of Medicine

Douglas Green

Member and Chair, St Jude Children's Research Hospital

Claudio Villanueva

Associate Professor, UCLA

Lydia Finley

Assistant Member, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Ralph DeBerardinis

Associate Professor, UT Southwestern Medical Center

Sean Morrison

Director and Professor, Children’s Research Institute, UT Southwestern Medical Center

Reuben Shaw

Professor, Cancer Center Director, Salk Institute for Biological Studies

Edward Chouchani

Assistant Professor, Harvard Medical School / Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Lydia Lynch

Lecturer, Harvard

Shingo Kajimura

Principal Investigator, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard University

Mark Febbraio

Head, Cellular & Molecular Metabolism Laboratory, Monash University

Lena Pernas

Max Planck Research Group Leader, Max Planck Institute for Biology of Ageing

Marcia Haigis

Associate Professor, Harvard Medical School

Ivan Zanoni

Associate Professor, Harvard Medical School - Boston Children's Hopsital

Christian Metallo

Professor, The Salk Institute for Biological Studies

Brendan Manning

Professor and Chair, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

William Mair

Associate Professor, Harvard University

Luke O'Neill

Professor, Trinity College Dublin

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2^nd Metabolism in Health and Disease Conference

Understanding the Role of Metabolism in Development, Physiology and Disease #MHD22

13 May 2022 - 16 May 2022

Cancun, Mexico

Chairs

Janelle Ayres

The Salk Institute

Programme

FRIDAY 13^TH MAY 2022
14:00 – 15:00	Student Networking Reception
14:30 – 15:30	Registration
Cancer Metabolism Session Chair: Brendan Manning
15:30 – 15:40	Opening Comments
15:40 – 16:05	Ralph DeBerardinis UT Southwestern	MENDELIAN ANOMALIES IN HUMAN METABOLISM AND DEVELOPMENT
16:05 – 16:30	Daniel Nomura UC Berkeley	REIMAGINING DRUGGABILITY USING CHEMOPROTEOMIC PLATFORMS
16:30 – 16:55	Mara Sherman Oregon Health and Sciences University	FATTY ACID SIGNALING IN THE PANCREATIC TUMOR MICROENVIRONMENT
16:55 – 17:10	Liron Bar-Peled Massachusetts General Hospital	IDENTIFICATION OF COMPARTMENTALIZED TARGETS OF CHEMOTHERAPY-INDUCED ROS
17:10 – 17:25	Javier Garcia-Bermudez UT Southwestern	DISCOVERING NEW ANTIOXIDANT PATHWAYS OF TUMORS
17:25 – 18:10	Refreshments
Stem Cell Metabolism Session Chair: Christian Metallo
18:10 – 18:35	Heather Christofk UCLA	DIET AND DEVELOPMENT: METABOLIC REGULATION OF STEM CELL FUNCTION AND CELL FATE DECISIONS
18:35 – 19:00	Lydia Finley Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center	METABOLIC REGULATION OF CELL FATE DECISIONS
19:00 – 19:25	Sean Morrison UT Southwestern	PROTEOSTASIS IN STEM CELLS
19:25 – 20:00	Meet the Poster Presenters I
20:00	Group Dinner
SATURDAY 14^TH MAY 2022
07:00 – 09:00	Breakfast at Kalmia Buffet
Metabolism and Host/Microbe Interactions Session Chair: Lydia Finley
09:00 – 09:25	Janelle Ayres Salk Institute	METABOLIC ADAPTATIONS IN HOST-PATHOGEN COOPERATION
09:25 – 09:50	Mark Febbraio Monash University	ROLE OF EXTRACELLULAR VESICLES IN DISEASE PROGRESSION AND PREVENTION
09:50 – 10:15	Ivan Zanoni Harvard Medical School	REGULATION OF IMMUNOMETABOLISM BY ENDOGENOUS INFLAMMATORY CUES
10:15 – 10:45	Meet the Poster Presenters II
10:45 – 11:45	Group Photo, Refreshments & Poster Viewing
Mitochondria Session Chair: Edward Chouchani
11:45 – 12:10	Lena Pernas Max Planck Institute for Biology and Aging	MITOCHONDRIAL METABOLISM IN THE DEFENSE AGAINST MICROBES
12:10 – 12:35	Erika Pearce Johns Hopkins University	MITOCHONDRIAL SHAPE-SHIFTING IN THE T CELL RESPONSE
12:35 – 13:00	Doug Green St. Jude Children's Research Hospital	THE PERSISTENCE OF MEMORY: A SNF IS ALL IT TAKES
13:00 – 17:00	Group Lunch & Free Time
Metabolites as Signaling Molecules Session Chair: Maralice Conacci-Sorrel
17:00 – 17:25	Jared Rutter University of Utah	METABOLITE SIGNALING
17:25 – 17:50	Edward Chouchani Harvard Medical School	A NEWFOUND MECHANISM OF METABOLITE REGULATION OVER CELL CYCLE AND PROLIFERATION
17:50 – 18:05	Tomás Dolezal University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice	THE ORIGIN OF ADENOSINE AS A SYSTEMIC METABOLIC REGULATOR IN PRIVILEGED IMMUNE CELLS
18:05 – 20:05	Poster Session & Refreshments
20:05	Dinner at Leisure
SUNDAY 15^TH MAY 2022
07:00 – 09:00	Breakfast at Kalmia Buffet
Cell Metabolism in Disease and Inflammation Session Chair: Lydia Lynch
09:00 – 09:25	Shingo Kajimura Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center	BIOENERGETICS MATTERS TO METABOLIC HEALTH – FROM A VIEW OF BROWN FAT
09:25 – 09:50	Lydia Lynch Harvard Medical School	IMMUNOMETABOLIC BASIS OF SEX DIFFERENCES IN DISEASE
09:50 – 10:05	Lei Jiang City of Hope	FASN-INHIBITION INDUCES REDUCTIVE CARBOXYLATION TO MITIGATE OXIDATIVE STRESS IN CANCER CELLS
10:05 – 10:20	Katherine Sellers Rheos Medicines, Inc.	LEVERAGING IMMUNOMETABOLISM TO ENABLE PRECISION MEDICINE IN AUTOIMMUNE AND INFLAMMATORY DISEASES
10:20 – 11:05	Refreshments & Poster Viewing
Impact of Metabolism on Aging and Pathological States Session Chair: Javier Garcia-Bermudez
11:05 – 11:30	Luke O’Neill Trinity College Dublin	IMMUNOMETABOLISM IN INFLAMMATION AND COAGULATION
11:30 – 11:55	William Mair Harvard University	EFFICACY OF LONGEVITY INTERVENTIONS IN C. ELEGANS IS DETERMINED BY EARLY LIFE ACTIVITY OF RNA SPLICING FACTORS
11:55 – 12:20	Christian Metallo Salk Institute	TRACING LINKS IN SERINE AND GLYCINE METABOLISM TO DISEASE STATES
12:20 – 12:35	Maralice Conacci-Sorrel UT Southwestern	LIMITING DIETARY TRYPTOPHAN TO TARGET CANCER CELLS IN VIVO
12:35 – 16:45	Group Lunch & Free Time
Metabolism in Tissue Homeostasis and Repair Session Chair: Mark Febbraio
16:45 – 17:10	Marcia Haigis Harvard Medical School	DISSECTING METABOLISM IN THE TUMOR MICROENVIRONMENT
17:10 – 17:35	Richard Possemato New York University	TARGETING IRON METABOLISM IN CANCER AND BEYOND
17:35 – 17:50	Andrew Goldstein UCLA	ANDROGEN RECEPTOR BLOCKADE INDUCES METABOLIC REPROGRAMMING AND INCREASES RELIANCE ON MITOCHONDRIAL OXIDATION IN PROSTATE CANCER
17:50 – 18:05	Gregory Ducker University of Utah	ALTERED PHOSPHATIDYLCHOLINE METABOLISM CREATES A TARGETABLE VULNERABILITY IN A β-CATENIN DRIVEN ZEBRAFISH MODEL OF HEPATOCELLULAR CARCINOMA
18:05 – 18:50	Refreshments & Poster Viewing
18:50 – 19:15	Claudio Villanueva UCLA	INTER-ORGAN COMMUNICATION AND METABOLIC CONTROL
19:15 – 19:30	Nada Kalaany Boston Children’s Hospital	DISTINCT METABOLIC DEPENDENCIES IN PANCREATIC CANCER
19:30 – 19:45	Andrea Galmozzi University of Wisconsin - Madison	DISSECTING THE FUNCTION OF ENDOGENOUS AND EXOGENOUS HEME ON ADIPOCYTE FUNCTION
20:00	Gala Dinner & Poster Awards
MONDAY 16^TH MAY 2022
07:00 – 09:00	Breakfast at Kalmia Buffet
Nutrient Sensing Session Chair: Richard Possemato
09:00 – 09:25	Reuben Shaw Salk Institute	AMPK REPROGRAMS METABOLISM AND RESTORES MITOCHONDRIAL HOMEOSTASIS
09:25 – 09:40	Laura Hulea University of Montreal	TARGETING RESISTANCE TO CANCER THERAPY THROUGH TRANSLATIONAL CONTROL OF METABOLISM
09:40 – 09:55	Christopher Halbrook University of California, Irvine	A CONSTITUTIVE STRESS RESPONSE DRIVES ASPARAGINE EXCHANGE IN PANCREATIC CANCER
09:55 – 10:10	John Lemasters Medical University of South Carolina	METABOLIC CONSEQUENCES OF NON-ELECTROGENIC MITOCHONDRIAL ATP-ADP EXCHANGE IN CANCER CELLS
10:10 – 10:35	Brendan Manning Harvard School of Public Health	METABOLIC EFFECTORS OF mTOR SIGNALING
11:00 – 11:10	Closing Comments
11:10	Refreshments

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2^nd Metabolism in Health and Disease Conference

Understanding the Role of Metabolism in Development, Physiology and Disease #MHD22

13 May 2022 - 16 May 2022

Cancun, Mexico

Chairs

Janelle Ayres

The Salk Institute

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.	$1818	$1893
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.	$1818	$1893
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.	$1523	$1598

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

$565

Child

$192

Extra nights

Prices are per person.

Adult

$279

Child

$64

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 (13, 14, 15 May 2022) on a single basis for academics and industry, on a shared basis for students
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner available at all restaurants according to their operational hours
- Unlimited alcoholic beverages, cocktails and soft drinks available by the glass at all restaurants and bars according to their operational hours
- Gala Dinner (includes an open bar)
- 24 hour room service
- Guest room mini bar (replenished daily)
- 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 (13, 14, 15 May 2022) on a shared basis with a conference participant
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner available at all restaurants according to their operational hours
- Unlimited alcoholic beverages, cocktails and soft drinks available by the glass at all restaurants and bars according to their operational hours
- Gala Dinner (includes an open bar)
- 24 hour room service
- Guest room mini bar (replenished daily)
- 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 (13, 14, 15 May 2022) on a shared basis with the parent/s
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner available at all restaurants according to their operational hours
- Unlimited soft drinks available by the glass at all restaurants and bars according to their operational hours
- Gala Dinner
- 24 hour room service
- Complimentary WIFI in your guest room

Important Note: Accompanying child fees are applicable for children aged 5-12 years. Children younger than 5 years stay free of charge with a parent. Children aged 13 years and older are classified as an adult at this venue (Fiesta Americana Condesa Cancun). 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 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
- Unlimited alcoholic beverages, cocktails and soft drinks available by the glass at all restaurants and bars according to their operational hours
- 24 hour room service
- Guest room mini bar (replenished daily)
- Complimentary WIFI in your guest room

Important Note: Extra night child fees are applicable for children aged 5-12 years. Children younger than 5 years stay free of charge with a parent. Children aged 13 years and older are classified as an adult at this venue (Fiesta Americana Condesa Cancun).

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2^nd Metabolism in Health and Disease Conference

Understanding the Role of Metabolism in Development, Physiology and Disease #MHD22

13 May 2022 - 16 May 2022

Cancun, Mexico

Chairs

Janelle Ayres

The Salk Institute

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2^nd Metabolism in Health and Disease Conference

Understanding the Role of Metabolism in Development, Physiology and Disease #MHD22

13 May 2022 - 16 May 2022

Cancun, Mexico

Chairs

Janelle Ayres

The Salk Institute

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2^nd Metabolism in Health and Disease Conference

Understanding the Role of Metabolism in Development, Physiology and Disease #MHD22

13 May 2022 - 16 May 2022

Cancun, Mexico

Chairs

Janelle Ayres

The Salk Institute

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2^nd Metabolism in Health and Disease Conference

Understanding the Role of Metabolism in Development, Physiology and Disease #MHD22

13 May 2022 - 16 May 2022

Cancun, Mexico

Chairs

Janelle Ayres

The Salk Institute

Venue

Fiesta Americana Condesa Cancun All Inclusive

This stylish hotel features contemporary Mexican architecture, including one of the largest and most impressive thatched-roof "palapas" in the entire country. There are cultural activities, arts and crafts and sports programs to keep you constantly entertained, plus time to relax and enjoy the Mayan culture, soak up the Caribbean sunshine and revel in the international ambiance that settles in after the sun goes down.

Throughout your stay delegates will enjoy a full meal plan, inclusive of beverages. Take your pick from the aromatic Asian delights at Kaumbu, traditional fare at El Mexicano, delicious international cuisine at Kalmia Buffet or perhaps sample the sumptuous Italian dishes at Rosato. There are also several other dining opportunities such as the Cevichería, Pizzeria, Sushi Corner, pool and lounge bar areas. The Gala Night with either a Mayan or Caribbean theme 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

- Lagoon Pool
- Extensive Health Club and Spa
- Complimentary Wi-Fi in guest rooms and throughout hotel and conference areas

Venue Rating

Currency

US Dollar (USD)

Address

Fiesta Americana Condesa Cancún All Inclusive Blvd. Kukulcan km 16.5 Zona Hotelera 77500 Cancun Q.R. Mexico

Nearest Airport

Cancun International Airport

Location

Cancun is a delightful combination of natural beauty, islands, ecological reserves and white sandy beaches. However, besides sun, sand and sea, this destination also offers an infinite variety of underwater activities to choose from: the diving, snorkelling and fishing here are outstanding and you will find an undersea world packed with tropical fish that live on the second largest barrier reef in the world. Sports enthusiasts might choose one of the many eco-tourism activities, such as cycling or hiking through the tropical forest or kayaking through mangroves, or something a little more adventuresome, like zip lining through the treetops.

Apart from the more well-known ancient Mayan archealogical sites such as Tulum, Cobá and Chichén Itzá you may like to visit the Aktun Chen caverns, voted one of the Top 10 underwater walks by National Geographic described as a truly magical experience.

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2^nd Metabolism in Health and Disease Conference

Understanding the Role of Metabolism in Development, Physiology and Disease #MHD22

13 May 2022 - 16 May 2022

Cancun, Mexico

Chairs

https://events.maritur.com/fusion-conference/

Janelle Ayres

The Salk Institute

Transportation

Cancun International Airport is just a short 20-minute journey from the Fiesta Americana Condesa Cancun and is easily accessible from almost every country in the world, with many major international airlines providing direct or interconnecting flights on a daily basis.

In the interest of safety, we would recommend booking a private transfer service from the airport to the Fiesta Americana Condesa Cancun, however, Taxi services are also available if preferred.

Private Transfers

Maritur are a reputable and reliable DMC based in Cancun. The Maritur team will be on hand to provide a seamless transfer service to and from Cancun International Airport. Maritur will manage and confirm all transportation bookings.

Private transfer service vehicles can accommodate a maximum of 7 persons, plus luggage. Upon arrival at the airport, please exit the terminal building and look for a member of the Maritur team holding a ‘Fusion Conferences’ welcome sign. Please note any transportation services need to be pre-booked with Maritur.

*Please note all bookings need to be made at least 5 days prior to your arrival date. Unfortunalty, there is no remaining availablilty for transfers on 5th May, due to demand. You will receive your booking confirmation up to 48 hours after booking your transfer*

Private Transfer Rates

One Way: $50.00 (USD)

Round Trip: $100.00 (USD)

In the event of any delays or cancellations, please ensure you contact Maritur at least 36 hours in advance; if Maritur are not informed within 36 hours full cancellation charges will apply (Not notified of flight cancellation: 100% penalty charge, No-Shows: 100% penalty charge).

To arrange transportation or make an enquiry, please contact Maritur directly, using their online booking facility (see link below). Please note: You can either pay via card or wire transfer

Taxi

Unlike other Airports, Cancun Airport Taxi Services must be pre-arranged. To obtain safe, licensed and bilingual transportation services please ensure you book your ground transportation online with an authorised transportation company prior to your arrival.

Approximate Taxi Fare

One way (Cancun Hotel Zone): $24.85+ (USD)
*subject to change, please check the Cancun International Airport website for a more accurate estimation for your trip.

Further information on Taxi services can be found on the Cancun International Airport website (see below link) along with some top tips for travellers from local experts and official authorities.

https://www.cancunairport.com/taxi.html

** Please note that Fusion Conferences is not responsible for any bookings made with Maritur or any other transfer/taxi service as transportation is not included within the registration package **

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2^nd Metabolism in Health and Disease Conference

Understanding the Role of Metabolism in Development, Physiology and Disease #MHD22

13 May 2022 - 16 May 2022

Cancun, Mexico

Chairs

Janelle Ayres

The Salk Institute

Local Activities

Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, we will not be offering group activities on this occasion. However, if you wish to explore Mexico or organise an individual trip, we recommend the following activities. We ask that any off-site trips are organised during free time or pre/post conference, to ensure you are fully present for the meeting.

- AquaWorld. Lots of water based activities available including snorkelling, paragliding, glass bottom boat trips and more. Approx. 10 minute walk from the hotel. More information- https://aquaworld.com.mx/en/tours/

- Xcaret Park. Xcaret is a water, theme, amusement, eco-archaeological park and more, in one place. Due to its privileged location in the Mayan jungle among underground rivers, cenotes and facing the Caribbean Sea, there are lots of activities on offer. Approx. 1 hour drive from the hotel. More information - https://www.xcaret.com/en/about-xcaret/

- Tulum Mayan Ruins (Day Trip). The Mayan ruins in Tulum, Mexico, are a must-see attraction for anyone visiting the gorgeous Riviera Maya. Built as a seaport fortress with steep cliffs and limestone walls, the ancient city is one of the best-preserved coastal Maya sites in Mexico, much of which still stands after more than 800 years. Approx. 1 hour 50 minutes drive from the hotel. More information - https://www.islandlifemexico.com/tulum-ruins-visitors-guide/

- Isla Mujeres (Day Trip). A beautiful, peaceful paradise just across the Bahia de Mujeres (Bay of Women) from Cancun, Mexico. Known for beautiful white sand beaches, calm crystal clear turquoise waters and the friendliest locals in the Mexican Caribbean. With the beauty of the Caribbean, the heritage of the Mayans, and the easygoing charm of the people, Isla Mujeres has become a haven for people from all over the world. Approx. 1 hour 5 minutes from the hotel via ferry. The Gran Puerto Cancun (Ultramar) ferry dock is located in Puerto Juarez, a few minutes from downtown Cancun. The boats leave every half hour from 5:00 am until 9:30 pm and every hour after that. The crossing takes about 15 minutes. More information - https://www.isla-mujeres.net/

- Chichen Itza (Day Trip). Chichen Itza was one of the most important city-states in pre-Hispanic America. It’s one of the 7 Wonders of the World and is one of the most visited archaeological sites in Mexico. Chichen Itza is divided into Old Chichen and Chichen Itza where you can find 6 Mayan Ruins in Old Chichen and around 20 Mayan Ruins in Chichen Itza, making it a total of 26 Mayan Ruins to see on the Mayan Site. Approx. 2 hour 46 minutes drive from the hotel. More information - https://www.chichenitza.com/

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2^nd Metabolism in Health and Disease Conference

Understanding the Role of Metabolism in Development, Physiology and Disease #MHD22

13 May 2022 - 16 May 2022

Cancun, Mexico

Chairs

Janelle Ayres

The Salk Institute

Group Activities

Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, we will not be offering group activities on this occasion. Health and safety is highly controlled within the hotel but it’s extremely difficult for Fusion to monitor health and safety outside of the hotel with external suppliers and activity providers. Should you be comfortable with exploring the local area and attractions, please see our Local Activities tab which details lots of places you may wish to visit during your stay in Mexico.

We apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused as we know our group activities are very popular amongst delegates! But we hope for your understanding given the ever-changing nature of the pandemic.

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2^nd Metabolism in Health and Disease Conference

Understanding the Role of Metabolism in Development, Physiology and Disease #MHD22

13 May 2022 - 16 May 2022

Cancun, Mexico

Chairs

Janelle Ayres

The Salk Institute

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2^nd Metabolism in Health and Disease Conference

Understanding the Role of Metabolism in Development, Physiology and Disease #MHD22

13 May 2022 - 16 May 2022

Cancun, Mexico

Chairs

Janelle Ayres

The Salk Institute

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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Supported By

Gold

Bronze

Media Partners

If you're interested in sponsoring this conference please contact us.

2^nd Metabolism in Health and Disease Conference

Understanding the Role of Metabolism in Development, Physiology and Disease #MHD22

13 May 2022 - 16 May 2022

Cancun, Mexico

Chairs

Janelle Ayres

The Salk Institute

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.

Download Abstract Template

Supported By

Gold

Bronze

Media Partners

If you're interested in sponsoring this conference please contact us.

2^nd Metabolism in Health and Disease Conference

Understanding the Role of Metabolism in Development, Physiology and Disease #MHD22

13 May 2022 - 16 May 2022

Cancun, Mexico

Chairs