Bio-Matrix 1990 Conf. Registration forms and Announcement

[Dan Davison]

          BIOINFORMATICS, INTEGRATION OF ORGANISMIC AND
                MOLECULAR DATA BASES, AND USE OF
                    EXPERT SYSTEMS IN BIOLOGY

           George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia

                         July 9-11, 1990

                       Conference Subject

     The meeting is to advance understanding, foster
communication, and explore the organization of a Society dealing
with those fields of research that have come to be summarized in
the term BIOMATRIX. 

     The program will consist of invited papers, poster sessions
and workshops.  Anyone wishing to present a poster or workshop
should submit a one-page abstract to the above address before 
May 1, 1990.  Persons wishing to give workshops should state
hardware and software requirements.

                     Conference Registration

               Sunday, July 8, 4:00-8:00 p.m. and
              Monday, July 9, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
             Harris Theatre Lobby in Robinson Hall 

                         Transportation

AIRPORTS: Two airports serve the GMU area and both provide
frequent flights to and from most U.S. and international cities
as well as foreign currency exchanges.
  *Dulles International Airport is closer to the GMU campus.  A
one-way taxi fare to the campus is approximately $25-30.  Public
transportation is via a bus to the West Falls Church Metro
Station, Metro to the Vienna stop and CUE bus to the campus.
  *Washington National Airport is accessible by the Washington
Metro subway system to the Vienna stop and CUE bus to campus.

DRIVING:  George Mason University is accessible from the Capital
Beltway (I-495) or Interstate 66.  From 495, take Braddock Road
(Exit 620 West) and enter the campus at Roanoke Lane.  From I-66,
take Chain Bridge Road (Rt. 123 South) through the City of
Fairfax.  Turn left on University Drive and turn right into the
campus on Pohick Lane.
  Once on campus, follow the signs to Parking Lot E if you are
staying in the dormitories or Parking Lot B if you are attending
only the conference sessions.  Campus parking permits will be
distributed at the conference registration desk.
                   REGISTRATION INFORMATION

To register for the conference, complete this registration form
and return it with your check or purchase order for the
appropriate amount to the address indicated below.  Registration
should be received by June 8, 1990.  Requests for refunds of
prepaid enrollments will be honored if received 10 days prior to
the start of the conference; however, substitutions may be made
at any time.

                R E G I S T R A T I O N  F O R M

NAME_____________________________________TITLE___________________

INSTITUTION______________________________________________________

ADDRESS__________________________________________________________

CITY, STATE, ZIP_________________________________________________

WORK TELEPHONE_____________________HOME TELEPHONE________________

                     E-MAIL ADDRESS______________________________

                     SPOUSE/GUEST ______________________________

Invited speaker    __ Yes

Poster Presenter   __ Yes  (Any registrant may present a poster.)

Workshop Presenter __ Yes

Title of Poster or Workshop Presentation: _______________________

_________________________________________________________________


     Arrival date and time ____________________

     Departure date and time ___________________

     (Roommate will be assigned if no preference is indicated. 
Please indicate Male [  ] or Female [  ].)

     Preferred roomate:  ___________________________

     ___Smoking       ___No Smoking

     Special Requirements _____________________________________

     Parking permit required  (  ) Yes     (  )No

--------->                   F E E S               <------------

REGISTRATION FEE:                                $50.00
                                                 _________
MEALS:  A continental breakfast is included.
Lunch is on your own.  The following events
require tickets:

___ Sunday night reception (number) x $8.00      __________

___ Monday Barbecue dinner (number) x $14.00     __________

___ Tuesday dinner (number) x $20.00             __________

HOUSING:  George Mason University Housing
___ Nights @ $21/person, double occupancy
    x number of persons                          __________

___ Nights @ $32/person, single occupancy
    x number of persons                          __________
                                                                 
                                       TOTAL:    ___________

Please return this form with your check or purchase order made
payable to George Mason University to:

          Business Manager
          School of Continuing and Alternative Learning
          George Mason University
          Fairfax, Virginia  22030-4444

For inquiries regarding registration, contact:  Conference and
     Community Services, (703) 323-2198.

For information regarding program, contact: Harold Morowitz,
     (703) 323-2262 or (hmorowitz at gmuvax.bitnet)
                        *   *   *   *   *

Are you requesting travel and subsistence support?  _____

Travel (maximum of lowest class round trip air fare
  or train fare up to $500)                         _____

Subsistence (up to four nights and conference meals
 at the university)                                 _____

                                  Total Request:  __________

If you are requesting subsistence, submit this form, along with
an abstract if you have not already submitted one, by May 1,
1990.  We will inform you of available travel and subsistence
support by May 15.  (Invited speakers will be contacted directly
about travel and subsistence.)


dan davison
davison at uh.edu