Song-I Han

Professor, Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, and Department of Chemical Engineering, University of California Santa Barbara

Dr. Han's research pushes the frontiers of NMR and EPR spectroscopy for the study of materials, macromolecular complexes and biological interactions. Areas of interest include: intrinsically disordered proteins and neurodegenerative diseases; biological hydration water; surfaces and materials characterization; DNP/EPR instrument development at low and high-field; and membrane protein biophysics.

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Eric McInnes

Professor and Head of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Manchester Co-Director of the UK-EPSRC funded National Facility for EPR Spectroscopy

Dr. McInnes' research interests are in coordination chemistry and spectroscopy, focusing on the magnetic properties of molecule-based materials. In particular he studies d- and f-block coordination compounds where the paramagnetism gives rise to fascinating and potentially useful physical properties. The EPR facility that he Co-Directs offers facilities and expertise for c.w. EPR at L, S, X, K, Q and W-band and pulsed EPR at S, X and Q-band.

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Kent Thurber

Staff Scientist at Laboratory of Chemical Physics, The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases,

Dr. Thurber’s research is focused on protein structure determination using solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR). He is developing a custom NMR probe for dynamic nuclear polarization (DNP) and magic-angle spinning (MAS) at low temperatures (25 K).

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Elena Vinogradov

Assistant Professor, Department of Radiology and Advanced Imaging Research Center, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Dr Vinogradov’s research interest is in chemical exchange saturation transfer (CEST) MRI, endogenous contrast mechanisms, spin dynamics and relaxation. Dr. Vinogradov is a chemical physicist and her lab focuses on health imaging applications and more specifically looking to bridge the gap between basic scientific ideas and robust clinical applications.

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*Extended dates

Registration fees include attendance at all talks, the welcome reception on Friday night, breakfast, lunch, and a reception dinner on Saturday, breakfast and a boxed lunch on Sunday as well as coffee breaks during the conference. They do not include accommodation, travel, or any extra activities outside the specified conference agenda.

Fees are in U.S. dollars and can be paid via Visa, MasterCard, Amex, check or cash. Registrations must be received by the conference on the dates specified below in order to receive the corresponding rates.

Early registration by 9/29/2017:

• Full participant $150.00
• Postdoc/Student $100.00*

Late Registration from 9/30/2017 until 10/16/2017:

• Full participant $250.00
• Postdoc/Student $125.00*

On-Site Registration beginning 10/27/2017

• Full participant $300.00
• Postdoc/Student $150.00*

*The conference organizers reserve the right to verify eligibility for these rates.

Cancellations

Cancellations must be made in writing via email to the conference coordinator, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. If you are unable to attend, a substitute delegate is welcome, provided that written authorization is presented at the registration desk

Registration cancellations made on or before September 29, 2017, will receive a full refund, excluding any convenience fees paid.

Registration cancellations made on or before October 16, 2017, will receive a 50% refund, excluding any convenience fees paid.

There will be no refunds for cancellations made or received on or after October 16, 2017. Non-attendance does not imply cancellation.

There will be no refunds for cancellations made or received on or after October 8, 2015. Non-attendance does not imply cancellation.

A limited amount of funding has been provided by our sponsors for student travel support. Student travel award requests are due by 11:59 pm on September 29, 2017. This requires an abstract and letter of reference from your advisor emailed to the following address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The deadline for general submission of poster and oral abstracts is 11:59 pm on September 29, 2017.

Abstracts MUST be prepared according to the guidelines provided in the Abstract Submission Form. In addition to the abstract template, this form requires additional fields to be completed, e.g., whether you wish the submission to be considered for an oral or poster presentation.

All completed abstract forms should be sent to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Residence Inn Tallahassee Universities at the Capitol

Residence Inn Tallahassee Universities at the CapitolRelax in comfort at our hotel near Florida State University. The newly renovated Residence Inn Tallahassee Universities at the Capitol, located between Florida State University and Florida A&M University, is just 5 miles from Tallahassee International Airport (TLH) and popular Gaines Street. Enjoy complimentary airport shuttle service and free breakfast served daily at our hotel in downtown Tallahassee. Take advantage of complimentary Wi-Fi offered throughout and stay in pet-friendly, all-suite accommodations with ergonomic work space and signature Marriott bedding. Visit the Residence Inn Mix™, a unique social offering featured among hotels near FSU, for bold local flavors and refreshing beverages.

Website: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/tlhdt-residence-inn-tallahassee-universities-at-the-capitol/
Address: 600 W Gaines St Tallahassee Florida 32304-4308 USA
Phone: +1-850-329-9080
Reservation Link: Book your group rate for 2017 MagLab Room Block
Residence Inn Tallahassee Universities at the Capitol is offering us a special group rate of $139.00 USD per night.
2017 MagLab Room Block
Start date: 10/25/17
End date: 10/29/17
Last day to book: 9/29/17

Area airport:

Tallahassee International Airport (TLH)

• Airport shuttle service, on request, complimentary
  Shuttle Phone: (850)329-9080
• Alternate transportation: City Taxi; fee: 20 USD (one way)

Hotel Address:

Residence Inn by Marriott Tallahassee Universities at the Capitol
600 W Gaines St, Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 329-9080

Directions to the hotel:

From Tallahassee airport

Turn right onto Capital Circle SW. Travel 1.7 miles to Springhill Road and turn left. After 2.1 miles the road name will change to Lake Bradford Road. Proceed another 1.2 miles to West Gaines Street and turn right. Hotel is one-half mile at the corner of West Gaines Street and Railroad Avenue. Turn left onto Railroad Avenue to access main entrance of hotel and parking.

From I-10 East (from Gainesville)

Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 199 for US-27 toward Havana/Tallahassee/State Capitol. Use the left 3 lanes to turn left onto US-27 S/N Monroe Street. Continue straight to stay on Monroe Street. Follow this road for about 4 miles and then take a right onto E Gaines Street. The hotel will be on the right after about .6 of a mile. It is on the corner of E Gaines Street and Railroad Ave.

From I-10 West (from Pensacola)

Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 199 for US-27 toward Havana/Tallahassee/State Capitol. After half of a mile, use the right 2 lanes to turn right onto US-27 S/N Monroe St (signs for Tallahassee). Follow Monroe Street for about 4 miles and take a right on E Gaines Street. The hotel will be on the right after about .6 of a mile. It is on the corner of E Gaines Street and Railroad Ave.

Conference location:

University Center Club (UCC) at Florida State University
Champions Club
This facility is a part of Doak Campbell Stadium
Address: FSU Doak Campbell Stadium
403 Stadium Drive
University Center, Building B
Tallahassee, FL 32306

Directions from Hotel to UCC (5 min):

Head west on W Gaines St toward Gay St. After half of a mile, at the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit and continue onto FL-371 E/W Gaines St. After .2 of a mile, continue straight onto Stadium Drive. After another .2 of a mile, turn right onto Champions Way and after about 200 feet; take another right to stay on Champions Way. The UCC is a part of the stadium and will be on the left and the conference will be held in the Champions Club in Building B.

Parking at the University Center Club

Before 5:00PM on Friday, please park in the Visitors' Lot right in front of the entrance; our Banquet Captain will validate your parking tickets, i.e. you won’t have to pay for parking. After 6PM and on Saturday and Sunday, the Visitor Gate will be open and no tickets are needed.