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Contact Information

Health Science Center
Bldg 550, 5th Floor
175 N. Medical Drive East
Salt Lake City, UT 84132

E: Lanette Dunbar
P: 801-581-6554

Lende Conference Information

January 29th - February 3rd, 2010
Cliff Lodge Conference Center
Snowbird, Utah


LENDE SNOWBIRD MEETING
This meeting is open to Neurosciences ONLY. It provides a forum for free exchange of ideas and presentation of innovations in neurological surgery and allied fields. This meeting of research and clinical applications in a relaxed setting has endured the test of time as a popular tribute to the memory of Dr. Richard Lende. Registration begins Friday January 29th between 7:00 – 8:30 pm at the Cliff Lodge, Snowbird, Utah.

REGISTRATION FORM
Please visit our website at lendeconference.com. Abstracts are due by December 25, 2009. Registrations are accepted in the order they are received.

GENERAL INFORMATION
The Lende Conference at Snowbird will begin with registration on Friday, January 29th, between 7:00 pm –8:30 pm, with the actual didactic sessions beginning on Saturday morning, January 30th, 2010. It is the intention of the sponsors to keep this meeting an open forum. All participants are encouraged to submit titles for presentation.

REGISTRATION DESK FOR LENDE MEETING AT SNOWBIRD
Lende registration desk will be placed outside Ballroom I of the Cliff Lodge, Snowbird, Utah, Friday, January 29th, 2010 from 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm. On Saturday, January 30th, 2010 you can register outside Ballroom I beginning at 7:00 am.

HOTEL CHECK IN/OUT
Check in: 4:00 pm Check Out: 11:00 am

LODGING FOR SNOWBIRD LENDE MEETING
Lodging: Contact Snowbird Direct, Call 1-800-453-3000 or FAX 1-801-742-3300. When calling or faxing, please indicate that you are with the Richard Lende Winter Neurosurgery Conference, and you will receive our DISCOUNT RATE. *CALL EARLY!!! A block of rooms will be held until December 15, 2009, it is on an as-available basis.


CLIFF LODGE ROOM RATES
Prices only available until December 15, 2009
Cliff Lodge: Standard Bedroom (1-4 persons).....……................................ $ 285.00


INFORMATION FOR YOUR OFFICE STAFF
While you are staying at Snowbird, your office staff can reach you at 801-742-2222 and at the following fax numbers:

Cliff Lodge 801-742-3204
The Inn 801-742-2211
Lodge at Snowbird 801-742-3311
Iron Blossom 801-742-3445

CANCELLATIONS
Rooms released 15-29 days prior to arrival will be subject to a cancellation fee of two nights lodging deposit. Rooms released within 14 days prior to arrival will forfeit full deposit. Early departures are considered a cancellation.

TRIP INSURANCE
Snowbird offers trip insurance for cancellations or interruptions. It pays for penalties assessed due to unforeseen circumstances or death, injury or illness.

CHILDREN'S CENTER
If you need to make arrangements for a babysitter, ski school, etc.; please call the Children's Center direct, (801- 521-6040, ext. 5026) Infant/child care also available. It is best to call early!

ABSTRACTS
Abstracts need to be received no later than December 25, 2009. Please type a brief abstract on the enclosed ABSTRACT FORM, which includes TITLE, SPEAKER, AUTHORS and ABSTRACT. It will be copied, AS IS for our booklet.

REFUND POLICY
There will be a $50 administrative fee for any cancellations prior to January 15, 2010, NO REFUNDS after this date.

FUTURE MEETING DATES
January 28th – February 2nd, 2011

***PLEASE RETURN YOUR REGISTRATION FORM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this program, participants should be able to:
1. Describe various vascular surgical treatment employed and outcomes.
2. Describe current surgical techniques and options pertaining to spinal surgery.
3. Recognize the importance of laboratory tumor research and clinical trials.
4. Recognize the contribution of the pediatric neurosurgeon.

You can download the information pdf here.