12th Annual Rocky Mountain Bioinformatics Conference

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Program information is now available: Detailed Agenda Oral Presentations - Detailed Poster Abstracts - Brief Poster List ...................................... Hotel reservations open ...................................... Rocky 2014 to be held again at Viceroy in Snowmass: VICEROY HOTEL 130 Wood Road Snowmass Village, Colorado 81615 USA Phone: +1 970 923 8000 Fax: +1 970 923 8001 viceroyhotelsandresorts.com/ snowmass

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WELCOME TO ROCKY 2014!
December 11 - 13, 2014

Welcome to the twelfth annual Rocky Mountain Bioinformatics Conference, a meeting of the International Society for Computational Biology (ISCB). The organizers hope that you enjoy the program, and find the conference a productive opportunity to meet researchers, students and industrial users of bioinformatics technology.

The Rocky series began twelve years ago as a regional conference, and has grown into an international program with a spotlight on regional development in the computational biosciences. The presenters of the Rocky conference are scientists representing a broad spectrum of universities, industrial enterprises, government laboratories, and medical libraries from around the world. The meeting is a chance to get to know your colleagues near and far, seek collaborative opportunities, and find synergies that can drive our field forward.

We hope you enjoy the science, the company, and the spectacular scenery of the Rocky Mountains. Welcome!

Larry Hunter
Rocky 2014 Conference Chair

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

	Judith A. Blake, Ph.D. Associate Professor The Jackson Laboratory Title: Glycolysis Pathways in the Gene Ontology: All Roads Lead to Pyruvate Presentation details - Click here
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	Robert Kirk DeLisle, PhD Principal Scientist SomaLogic, Inc. Colorado Title:  SOMAscan™– Based Prediction of Early Kidney Function Decline Presentation details - Click here
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	Kirk E. Jordan, PhD IBM Distinguished Engineer Emerging Solutions Executive & Assoc. Prog. Director Computational Science Center IBM T.J. Watson Research Title: Experience in Improving de novo Transcriptome Assembly to Address Large Data Sets Co-Authors: Chang-Sik Kim, Vipin Sachdeva, Martyn Winn Presentation details - Click here
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	Frank Lee, Ph.D. Lead Architect, IBM Genomics Solution Technical Advisor for Life Sciences Senior-certified Solution Architect IBM Technical & Platform Computing Worldwide Title: Tackling Big Data Challenges of Genomics by PowerGene Presentation details - Click here
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	Kevin M. Livingston, PhD Research Associate University of Colorado Title: Complex Querying Across Multiple Data Sources Using a Common Biological Model Presentation details - Click here
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	Jill P. Mesirov, PhD Associate Director and Chief Informatics Officer Director, Computational Biology and Bioinformatics The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard Cambridge, MA, USA Title: Integrative Computational Approaches for Genomic Medicine Presentation details - Click here
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	Elmar A. Pruesse, PhD Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology AND University of Colorado Denver Title: Tackling the rRNA big-data problem with ARB and SILVA Presentation details - Click here
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	Joanna Roder, PhD Senior Director of Data Analytics R&D Biodesix, Inc. Title: Deep Learning, "Deep Data", and Molecular Diagnostics Presentation details - Click here
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	Donna K. Slonim, PhD Associate Professor of Computer Science Associate Professor of the Tufts School of Medicine Genetics Faculty, Sackler School of Graduate Biomedical Sciences Tufts University Medford, MA, USA Title: Human Developmental Bioinformatics: A Case Study in Overcoming Data Limitations Presentation details - Click here
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	TECHNICAL TALK Raymond Tecotzky Market Manager, Informatics Ecosystem Illumina, Inc. Title:  Progress Report: From Sample to Answer - Sequencing in the Cloud Era with the Illumina BaseSpace®Bioinformatics Platform Presentation details - Click here
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CONFERENCE HOTEL

Updated May 21, 2014

ROCKY 2014 TO BE HELD IN SNOWMASS

VICEROY HOTEL
130 Wood Road
Snowmass Village, Colorado 81615 USA
Phone: +1 970 923 8000
Fax: +1 970 923 8001

viceroyhotelsandresorts.com/snowmass

Viceroy Hotel named the World's Best Places to Stay in Colorado, 2012 Gold List - Condé Nast Traveler

The Viceroy Hotel is a Luxury Snowmass Ski resort steps from the new Snowmass Base Village. There is ski-in/ski out to the Snowmass ski area and only seven miles from Aspen.

Transportation within Snowmass Village is easy and free, with frequent service at the Village Bus Stop. Buses to Aspen leave from the end of the Snowmass Village mall.

MAPS

• Lodging Map (.pdf)
• Snowmass Shopping Area Map (.pdf)

RESERVATIONS

On-line reservations - Click Here
GROUP CODE: Rocky2014

Telephone Reservations: 1 877 235 7577 or +1 970 923 8000
GROUP CODE: Rocky2014

Group Room Rates: Single/Double occupancy $110.00 per night, (limited double rooms available, book early). 2-bedroom suite $210.00.  Roll away beds are available upon request.

The Rocky discounted group rates are available 12/6/2014 – 12/16/2014.

Taxes: The hotel rates will be subject to all state, county and city taxes in effect at the time of the Rocky 2014 meeting. State tax is currently 12.8% and is subject to change.

Room rate includes Round trip Aspen airport transfers, WI-fi access, complimentary fitness studio access. Resort fees have been waived for the Rocky attendees.


Deposit/Payment Policy: A 50% deposit of room and tax for entire booking is due upon reservation. The remaining balance will be charged upon departure.

Cancellation: Cancellations within 7 days of arrival will be charged the FULL length of stay. Prior to 7 days 50% of full length of stay.

Check in time: 4:00pm Check out time: 11:00am

Parking: $15.00 per day

SPECIAL GROUP PACKAGES: PLAN AN ACADEMIC RETREAT! Earn a Suite Upgrade AND Free Food or Ski Lift Tickets PLUS one additional student registration at no charge with paid attendance of 10 or more from one school! Click HERE for details.

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ACADEMIC RETREAT - An Affordable Opportunity

Plan an off-site retreat, bring your colleagues to Rocky and SAVE!

This is the perfect opportunity to roll your conference attendance funds into a very affordable academic group retreat experience in the spectacular setting of the Colorado Rocky Mountains - during ski season!

Rocky registration rates are among the most reasonable in computational biology, the conference hotel accommodations are $110 per night, single occupancy. This makes for a very affordable retreat for groups.

Schools who have participated in the past combined the experience of attending Rocky for education and group activities on the slopes, at the hotel, and in Snowmass and Aspen Villages. Education and bonding were abundantly fun and memorable, and all left with a renewed sense of inspiration and collaboration. Rocky 2014 offers academic retreats* the following group package benefits (3 available):

• One free student registration
• One free suite upgrade ($200 minimum savings)
• Two free ski lift tickets per group or $100 food & beverage credit at the conference hotel
• Special scheduling of flash presentations for all members of the group to ensure a full morning or afternoon can be spent outside the conference for a group activity if desired (activity not included)

Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for information or a customized package for your academic group today!

*Academic retreats are defined as a minimum of 10 or more paid Rocky conference attendees from the same school, staying in the conference hotel a minimum of two nights (single or double occupancy), and utilizing at least 5 sleeping rooms per night. All academic retreat offers noted above must be secured by November 14.

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POSTER SESSION

Schedule and locations are subject to change. Please check back for updates.

POSTER SESSION HOURS
Posters will only be available for viewing Friday. The Poster Session with authors present will be on Friday evening (see schedule below).

Poster Presenters must be available for presentation during the scheduled poster session.

POSTER NUMBER ASSIGNMENTS
Posters have been assigned a number.  There will also be lists at the conference. Please put your poster on the poster board corresponding to the number assigned:

• Detailed Poster Abstracts
• Brief Poster List

POSTER SIZE
The poster board dimensions are 4 feet high x 4 feet wide. Tacks will be provided for securing your poster to the board.

Schedule:

FURTHER QUESTIONS
Rocky Conference Coordinator
Stephanie Hagstrom
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+1 352-665-1763

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12th Annual Rocky Mountain Bioinformatics Conference

REGISTER

Updated Dec 3, 2014

Go directly to: Early Registration Rates | Regular Registration Rates | Other Items
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Registration Options:

• Online:  >>Click Here<<

• Mail or Fax:  PDF document or Word document   

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SKIING INFORMATION

Updated Nov 19, 2014

LIFT TICKETS:

NEW THIS YEAR:  Multiple day tickets no longer available.  We will have 1-day tickets available at a discounted group rate:

1-day ticket - $70.00 each (special Rocky group rate)

It is best to purchase in advance to take advantage of the discounted group rates.  Tickets can be purchased directly from a Snowmass or Aspen ski ticket desk on-site for $124.00 per day or $88.00 for ½ day tickets (1/2 day starts at noon)

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ON LOCATION SKI/SNOWBOARD RENTALS:

BOOK IN ADVANCE TO RECEIVE SPECIALS AND DISCOUNTS
Book in advance and receive a buy 2, get 3rd day free offer.  Visit the website or call in advance
aspensnowmass.com/rentals (970) 923-1227 to reserve now.

Four Mountain Sports is located inside the VICEROY hotel where the Rocky Conference is located.  It also has 9 convenient locations within the Aspen/Snowmass area (at the base of each mountain).  In addition to ski rentals, they provide additional services as listed below.

NOT JUST A RENTAL SHOP!

• FREE ski and snowboard overnight storage.  Simply hand your rental equipment over to Skier Services and they will store it overnight for free (normally $10).
• FREE ski and snowboard overnight transfer to any of our four mountains.  You can hand in your equipment at the corral at the base of each mountain and they will transfer your rental equipment for free (normally $10)
• By having nine locations, this allows you to switch out your equipment at your convenience.

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LOCATION AND TRAVEL

Go directly to: Maps | Driving Directions | Ground Transportation | Airline Information | Other

TIPS FOR TRAVELING AT HIGH ALTITUDE
Aspen/Snowmass are 9,100 feet above sea level and Altitude sickness is something that visitors to Colorado commonly experience. Read tips for helping ease altitude sickness.
www.altituderesearch.org/traveling-to-altitude

MAPS

• Lodging Map (.pdf)
• Snowmass Shopping Area Map (.pdf)

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

NOTE: Independence Pass is closed in December, please do not attempt to drive through Leadville

From Denver & Eagle Airports and all points east of Aspen:

1. Take I-70 west to Glenwood Springs.
2. Take Exit 116 at Glenwood Springs, follow the signs for Hwy. 82 (right at 1st traffic light, right again at 2nd traffic light, onto Grand Ave./Hwy. 82, crossing bridge over Colorado River), toward Aspen.
3. Follow Hwy. 82 for approximately 38 miles. DO NOT turn at the first sign for Snowmass (note mileage); this will take you to "Old Snowmass." Follow the signs for Snowmass Village/Snowmass Ski Area.
4. Turn right onto Brush Creek Road at the traffic light, following signs toward Snowmass Village/Snowmass Ski Area.
5. At traffic circle, continue straight to stay on Brush Creek Rd for another 2 miles
6. Turn left onto Wood Rd./Wood Run Rd. (turn left to stay on Wood Rd.)
7. Hotel on the left: Viceroy Snowmass Hotel, 130 Wood Rd., Snowmass Village, CO 81615 (970) 923-8000
   

Directions From Colorado Springs:

1. Take I-25 North from Colorado Springs about 70 miles
   to Exit 194 (C470 West)
2. Take C470 West to I-70 West
3. Go to Step 1 (above) under "From Denver & Eagle Airports and all
   points east of Aspen:"

Map of Aspen

Map of the United States

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GROUND TRANSPORTATION FROM DENVER AIRPORT TO ASPEN

CoMtnExpress direct to Viceroy Hotel
1-800-267-0851
Stops in Vail and at individual hotels in Aspen and Snowmass. Various stops.

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AIRLINE INFORMATION
If traveling by air to the conference, you have three options.

1. Fly to Denver and drive to Aspen/Snowmass (approx. 220 miles). -
   http://flydenver.com for airport/airline information and ground
   transportation options.
2. Fly directly to Aspen/Snowmass Airport - www.flyaspensnowmass.com
3. Fly to Eagle/Vail airport and drive to Aspen/Snowmass (approx. 55 miles)
   - http://flyvail.com for airport/airline information, ground transportation
   options and driving directions to Snowmass.

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Other helpful information.

Viceroy Hotel : www.viceroyhotelsandresorts.com/snowmass
Travel Information: www.flyaspensnowmass.com
Colorado Tourism: www.colorado.com

Viceroy Hotel - Hotel transportation is provided complimentary to the Viceroy Hotel (conference hotel) from the Aspen/Pitkin County Airport. Advance reservations for the shuttle are not required, a telephone is available at the airport to request shuttle service.

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