[vslist] University of Rochester, Symposium, June 13-15, 2002

[Michele Schultz]

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*Symposium Announcement*
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Announcing the Center for Visual Science's 23rd Symposium
Engineering the Eye
June 13-15, 2002
University of Rochester
Rochester, New York

Overview
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The University of Rochester's Center for Visual Science will host a 
three-day symposium entitled  "Engineering the Eye" on the campus of 
the University of Rochester.  This symposium will bring together 
basic scientists, clinical researchers, and engineers who share an 
interest in marshalling the latest technological developments in 
ophthalmic optics to improve vision and retinal imaging.  Topics 
include: Innovations in Vision Correction including the control of 
emmetropization and the customization of contact lenses, intraocular 
lenses and refractive surgery, and Innovations in Retinal Imaging, 
including adaptive optics, OCT, fluorescence, and confocal imaging.

Confirmed speakers and Discussion Leaders
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Ray Applegate, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Pablo Artal, Universidad de Murcia, Spain
Dirk-Uwe Bartsch, University of California, San Diego
Reginald Birngruber, Medical Laser Center Lubeck GmbH
Steve Burns, Harvard University
Ian Cox, Bausch & Lomb
Chris Dainty, Imperial College of Science, Technology & Medicine
Dan Ferguson, Physical Sciences Incorporated
Fred Fitzke, University College, London
Joe Izatt, Case Western Reserve University
Susana Marcos, Instituto de Optica (CSIC), Spain
Don Miller, Indiana University
Tom Norton, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Scot Olivier, Lawernce Livermore National Laboratory
Eli Peli, Harvard University
Austin Roorda, University of Houston
Chris Sanstedt, Calhoun Vision
Earl Smith, University of Houston
Rob Webb, Harvard University

For more program information, see: http://www.cvs.rochester.edu

Program Committee
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David Williams (Chair), David Calkins, Ian Cox, Steven Feldon, Scott
MacRae, Austin Roorda

Poster papers
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Registrants who wish to present a poster at the meeting should submit 
an abstract by April 30. We will send notification about the whether 
the poster is accepted on May 15.

Poster paper abstracts can be submitted electronically to Debbie Shannon
at: debbie@cvs.rochester.edu. (please indicate "poster abstract" in
subject line).

The maximum length of the abstract should be one (1) page.  Poster papers
in all areas of vision are encouraged.

Registration information
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The registration form will be available on the Web after March 18:
www.cvs.rochester.edu/symposium_reg.html.  You may also contact
Debbie Shannon, the program administrator, at 585-275-6864 or
debbie@cvs.rochester.edu.

Pre-registration is required.  The  registration fee is $200 and includes
all meals, receptions, and breaks.   There will be no registration fee for
students and postdocs.  However, we will need an e-mail from your advisor
verifying that you are currently a graduate student or postdoc in 
their group.  

Accommodations
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The conference hotel is the Radisson Hotel Rochester Airport, which is located
at 175 Jefferson Rd.  They offer a free shuttle service to and from 
the airport as well as the university.  Data ports, voice mail and 
coffee makers are standard in each room.  We have negotiated a 
conference rate of $89 per night for single or double occupancy 
rooms.   Please register on the web and we will make your  room 
reservation for you.  If you would like to share a room, and would 
like us to find you a roomate, please note it in the appropriate 
place on the registration form.  The deadline for reserving a room is 
May 13, 2002.  

Fellowships
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We will offer fellowships to cover the cost of travel and  accomodations
for ten graduate students/postdocs.  Please send a one-page abstract of your
research for poster presentation, a cover letter requesting support, 
and a letter
of reference from your advisor that also states that other funding is 
not available
for you to attend.

Social Program
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Upstate New York is beautiful in June and we will offer a 
wine-tasting tour of the lush Finger Lakes region and/or a visit to 
Niagara Falls on Sunday,  June 16, depending on interest.  Please 
indicate on the registration form whether you wish to participate in 
either of these activities.
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Michele Schultz                         email: michele@cvs.rochester.edu
Center for Visual Science                phone: 585 275 8659
University of Rochester                    fax: 585 271 3043
Meliora Hall 274
Rochester NY 14627-0270
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