Program and Abstract Book - 19th International C. elegans Meeting

GENERAL INFORMATIONPhotographyAbsolutely no photography is allowed in the exhibit hall/poster session area.Poster CompetitionPoster prizes will be awarded to graduate students. Judges attempt to visit each poster at the time when the authors arepresenting. The competition is open to posters from GSA graduate student members that are the first and presentingauthor on the abstract. Authors indicated at the time of their abstract submission that they wanted to be considered for thecompetition.C. elegans Art ShowThe C. elegans Art Show will be in Pauley Pavilion throughout the poster viewing time. The prizes will be awarded onSaturday, June 29 at 8:15 pm in Royce Hall, prior to the Worm Variety Show.Social EventsOpening Mixer, Wednesday, June 26: Meet friends and colleagues at the Opening Mixer in Royce Quadimmediately following Plenary Session 1 from 10:00 pm to 11:30 pm. Complimentary beer, wine and sodas will beavailable.The GSA Faculty Mentoring Social will be held Thursday, June 27, 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm on the Grand HorizonBallroom Terrace. This event is organized by senior C. elegans faculty for current and recently hired junior facultymembers. New faculty members will be introduced followed by informal discussion. Heads of C. eleganslaboratories are all encouraged to attend.Evening Socials, Thursday, June 27 and Friday, June 28: There will be evening socials in the lobby of PauleyPavilion from 10:00 pm – 12:00 midnight. Complimentary beer, wine and sodas will be available. Drinks must stayin the lobby. No drinks are permitted in the poster session area.Saturday Evening Events, June 29: A barbecue is planned for 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm in Royce Quad. The C. elegans ArtShow awards will be presented at 8:15 pm in Royce Hall followed by the Worm Variety Show, 8:30 pm – 9:00 pm.The conference party will be held 9:00 pm – 11:30 pm in the Ackerman Grand Ballroom. Beer, wine and soft drinkswill be available.Meal TimesDe Neve Plaza Commons Covel Dining HallBreakfast 7:00 am – 9:00 am 7:00 am – 10:00 amLunch 11:00 am – 2:00 pm 11:30 am – 2:00 pmDinner 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm2