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ABOUT THE CONFERENCE 

We expect about 550 scientists from more than 35 countries to come to St. Louis to participate in ICAR 2017, organized by the North American Arabidopsis Steering Committee (NAASC).

The International Conference on Arabidopsis Research (ICAR) is the largest annual international scientific conference devoted to Arabidopsis thaliana and its translation to applied plant sciences. ICAR 2017 will be in St. Louis, Missouri, a hub for institutions and companies that focus on plant biology and agricultural biotech research and development. The majority of breakthroughs in plant science in the past several decades have relied on development of this reference plant and thousands of researchers around the world use Arabidopsis in their work. The knowledge derived from their research informs nearly all aspects of plant biology.  

ICAR 2017 will convene outstanding speakers from North America, Europe, and Austral-Asia to present cutting-edge research from innovative studies that inform research in other plants, including crops. There will be numerous opportunities for attendees to present their research in concurrent sessions, community-organized workshops, and poster sessions. ICAR 2017 will provide a unique platform for presenting cutting-edge research from innovative studies performed throughout the world.

NEW THIS YEAR 

The Donald Danforth Plant Sciences Center opens its doors to ICAR attendees for an exclusive open house and will host the official ICAR 2017 conference party.  The open house will include opportunities for ICAR 2017 attendees to tour their unique facilities and participate in an exclusive industry session and networking social aimed at connecting relevant industry groups with graduate students, postdocs, and others interested in industry careers and collaborations.




CONFERENCE CO-CHAIRS
Rick Vierstra
Washington University in St. Louis

Doris Wagner
University of Pennsylvania

CONFERENCE ORGANIZER
Joanna Friesner
NAASC, UC Davis


CONFERENCE COMMITTEE
Sally Assmann
Penn State University

Siobhan Brady
UC Davis

José Dinneny
Carnegie Institution for Science

Erich Grotewold
Ohio State University

Elizabeth Haswell
Washington University in St. Louis

Roger Innes
Indiana University

Peter McCourt
University of Toronto ​


WHAT TO EXPECT

  •  300+ posters showcasing research and education efforts from the international plant biology community.
  • Plenary sessions, Concurrent sessions, and community-organized Workshops as multiple platforms for sharing the latest research and advances.
  • 15+ exhibitors providing demonstrations of relevant technologies, tools, and services.
  • Networking events, including poster sessions, to enable attendees to meet others, communicate their research, and share ideas.
  • Early career researcher workshop, panel, and networking for students and postdocs.

SUBMIT AN ABSTRACT
Abstract Submission is now Closed.  (Deadlines were: oral consideration: EXTENDED to APRIL 15; poster only: May 12).

HIGHLIGHTS FOR 2017

  • 4 Keynote and 42 additional invited speakers in 18 platform sessions
  •  Conference party, Open House and tours, hosted by the Danforth Center
  • Special Industry careers session and networking social with industry attendees during the Danforth Center Open House
  • Lunches with exhibitors and colleagues in poster/exhibit hall
  • Opening night welcome and networking reception
  • 8 slots for community-organized workshops (application deadline: March 31)
  • 3rd North American ‘Weed Stampede’ 5K fun run/walk
  • Extended poster hours and all posters remain up throughout the conference
  • Wifi in official conference rooms (Hyatt Regency and WashU dorms) at no charge​​
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