CALL FOR ABSTRACTS (Oral & Poster)

Submissions is open - Click here.  Deadline:  October 13, 2019

The Rocky 2019 Conference will provide opportunities for short "flash" presentations (10 minute talks) and poster presentations on current projects from as many attendees as possible. Original presentations (including significant works-in-progress) are solicited in all areas that involve the application of advanced computational methods to significant problems in biology or medicine.

Click on the link above to access the Submission Form you may select to give a "poster presentation", an "oral presentation", or "both an oral and poster presentation." We will attempt to accommodate all requests and will confirm your request on October 07, 2019.

Please note: All presenters must register as a conference attendee by November 18, 2019 in order to give a presentation at Rocky 2019.

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LOCATION AND TRAVEL

Links within this page:
• Maps
• Driving Directions:
– from Denver Airport
– from Colorado Springs
• 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.aspenchamber.org/blog/tips-getting-adjusted-to-altitude

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MAPS
Interactive Snowmass Maps: www.gosnowmass.com/about-us/maps-travel/town-maps/

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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

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Directions From Colorado Springs:

> Click here for Google Maps

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:"

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GROUND TRANSPORTATION FROM DENVER AIRPORT TO ASPEN

CoMtnExpress direct to Silvertree 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 - https://aspenairport.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

1. Aspen and Snowmass Visitor Guide Information: www.aspensnowmass.com/
2. Colorado Tourism: www.colorado.com
   

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CONFERENCE HOTEL

Links within this page:
- Viceroy Hotel
- Capitol Peak Lodge
- Viceroy Hotel Policies
- Capitol Peak Lodge Policies
- Maps

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ROCKY 2019 MEETINGS WILL BE HELD AT THE VICEROY HOTEL IN SNOWMASS, COLORADO
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VICEROY HOTEL

The Viceroy hotel is SOLD OUT .  See below for overflow hotel Capitol Peak Lodge.

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

viceroyhotelsandresorts.com/snowmass

Reservations:

• Phone:  +1-970-923-8000 between 8:30 pm and 5:00 pm Mountain Standard Time (MST). Mention Rocky Conference
Group Code: 'Rocky' Mention this to gain the discounted rate

Group Room Rates (applicable dates:  Tuesday, December 03, 2019 - Saturday, December 07, 2019):
• Studio Residence One King - $125 per night
• Studio Residence Two Queens - $125 per night
• One Bedroom Residence - $125 per night

Roll away beds $50 per day. Please note roll-away beds do not fit in Studio rooms.

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Important Notes:
• Extended stay dates must be made by calling Peter Feinzig, the Viceroy Group Sales Coordinator, directly at +1-970 923 8055  
• Roll away beds $50 per day. Please note roll-away beds do not fit in Studio rooms.
• Group rates are available until Monday, November 18. After this date rooms, if available, will be a regular resort rates.


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OVERFLOW HOTEL
CAPITOL PEAK LODGE (by SNOWMASS MOUNTAIN LODGING)
ONE Snowmass West, 45 Wood Road, Snowmass Village, Colorado 81615 USA
Phone: +1 970.924.6082
www.snowmassmountainlodging.com

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Capitol Peak Lodge offers studio to three bedroom luxury condominiums in the heart of Snowmass Base Village, a short walk from the Viceroy, as well as the ski lifts. We have onsite Guest Services, complimentary transportation to and from the Aspen Airport, as well as within Snowmass Village.

Group Room Rates:

• $150/night for a room in shared residence
• $200/night for a room in a private condominium

Reservations: +1-970-924-6082 mention Rocky Conference - between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm Mountain Standard Time (MST) – Monday – Friday. Mention Rocky Conference

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VICEROY HOTEL POLICIES
Room rate includes: Round trip Aspen scheduled airport transfers, WI-fi access, complimentary fitness, complimentary airport transportation and village transportation, 24 hour fitness studio access. Resort fees have been waived for the Rocky attendees.

Taxes: The hotel rates will be subject to all state, county and city taxes in effect at the time of the Rocky 2019 meeting. State tax is currently 14.3% and 1.5% Snowmass Base Village Assessment charge and are subject to change.

Payment Policy
• At Reservation: Hotel will require a non-refundable advanced deposit equal to 50% of the total room revenue, 12.8% tax and 1.5% Snowmass Base Village Assessment for each reservation.
• 30 days prior to arrival: The remaining balance will be automatically charged as a second advanced deposit to the credit card guaranteeing that reservation 30 days prior to their arrival, and will also be non-refundable.

Cancellation Policy
• Cancellation 31 days or more prior to arrival, the individual will not be refunded their initial 50% deposit.
• Cancellation on or after 30 days prior to arrival, the individual will not be refunded their deposit on file (equal to their entire length of stay).

Check-in Time: 4:00 p.m. Check-out Time: 11:00 a.m.

Parking: Valet Parking $20.00 per day

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CAPITOL PEAK LODGE POLICIES
Room Rate includes: Capitol Peak Lodge offers studio to three bedroom luxury condominiums in the heart of Snowmass Base Village, a short walk from the Viceroy, as well as the ski lifts. We have onsite Guest Services, complimentary transportation to and from the Aspen Airport, as well as within Snowmass Village. Complimentary WIFI and the condo’s include fully stocked kitchens, dining areas, gas fireplaces, and private balconies. The 5.5% resort fee has been waived. A check out housekeeping clean is included in the nightly rate.

Tax Exempt Policy: Sales tax is 14.3%. If tax exempt, provide proof of tax exempt status. There is a 1.5% Base Village fee that is not considered tax exempt and will be added to your total.

Deposit & Cancellation Policies: Payment is due in full for reservations made within 30 days of arrival, and are nonrefundable.

Check-in Time: 4:00 p.m. Check-out Time: 11:00 a.m.

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MAPS

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

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GENERAL INFORMATION

• Conference Hotel
• Key Dates
• Location and Travel
• Register
• Academic Retreat
• Skiing Information
• Ski Rental Equipment

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ANNOUNCEMENTS: Rocky 2019 Program Book Click here for .pdf Rocky 2019 will be held at Viceroy Snowmass 130 Wood Road PO Box 6985 Snowmass Village, CO 81615 Phone: +1 970 923 8000 viceroyhotelsandresorts.com/ snowmass

WELCOME TO ROCKY 2019!

December 5 - 7, 2019

Welcome to the seventeenth 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 seventeen 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 2019 Conference Chair

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

	JOSEPH ALLISON, PhD Bioinformatic Scientist SomaLogic, Inc. Colorado, USA A Story of Proteomic Statistical Process Control at SomaLogic
	KEVIN BRETONNEL COHEN, PhD Director, Biomedical Text Mining Group Computational Bioscience Program University of Colorado School of Medicine USA Two Existential Threats to Biomedical Text Mining...and How to Address Them with Natural Language Processing
	JUSTIN GUINNEY, PhD VP, Computational Oncology, Sage Bionetworks Affiliate Associate Professor, University of Washington Director, DREAM Challenges Washington, USA The Model-to-Data Paradigm: Overcoming Data Access Barriers in Biomedical Competitions
	JOYCE HO, PhD Assistant Professor Computer Science Department Emory University Georgia, USA Developing an Evidence Matching Framework Using Web-based Medical Literature
	KIRK E. JORDAN, Ph.D. IBM Distinguished Engineer Data Centric Solutions IBM T.J. Watson Research and Chief Science Officer IBM Research UK Intelligent Simulations - Incorporating AI into Computational Simulations
	OLUWATOSIN OLUWADARE, PhD Assistant Professor Department of Computer Science and Bachelor of Innovation College of Engineering and Applied Science University of Colorado USA 3D Chromosome and Genome Structure Modeling
	HEINRICH RÖDER, PhD Biodesix, Inc. Colorado, USA Development of Clinically Relevant Tests from Human Serum Samples: A Look at the Circulating Proteome
JOINT PRESENTATION:
	NIMISHA SCHNEIDER, PhD QuartzBio, part of Precision for Medicine Maryland, USA
	TED FOSS, PhD Director, Systems and Data Integration Precision For Medicine QuartzBio, part of Precision for Medicine Maryland, USA
Coupling Data-Driven and Mechanistic Modeling Approaches Through the Application of a Scalable, Knowledge-Driven Framework and High-Throughput Public Omics Data Sources
- Keynote Speakers page - Click here -
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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 $125.00 per night, single or double occupancy at a world class luxury hotel and resort. 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 2019 offers academic retreats* the following group package benefits (3 available):

•    One free student registration
•    One free hospitality 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 18, 2019,

NEWS

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REGISTER

Go directly to: Early Registration Rates | Regular Registration Rates | Other Items | Cancellation Policy
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Registration is now closed. On-site Registration will be available. 

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