The forthcoming 2012 GRC Pineal Cell Biology: Links to Circadian Clocks, Sleep and Metabolism will be held January 29 - February 3, 2012 at the Hotel Galvez, Galveston, Texas, USA.

Subtitled: Links to circadian clocks, sleep and metabolism, the 2012 GRC will focus on the very recent advances in understanding the mechanisms and networks linking these functions as well as the interaction between metabolic disorders, sleep and circadian disturbances in health and disease. Leading experts in circadian timing, sleep processing and metabolism have been invited to promote a unique cross-fertilisation of ideas, "out-of-the box" thinking and new networking opportunities for attendees.

Here is a link to the GRC website: http://www.grc.org/programs.aspx?year=2012&program=pineal which contains more detailed information.

The Conference will also provide opportunities for attendees to present their work in poster format. Some Hot Topic sessions have also been scheduled to capture late-breaking data. Registration is now open and attendees are encouraged to register early as the number of participants is limited.  Deadline for registration is January 1, 2012. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

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I look forward to seeing you at the GRC in Galveston.

Debra J. Skene

Chair, 2012 GRC Pineal Cell Biology