Genetics & Environmental Mutagenesis Society

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2008-03-09T18:49:00.000-04:00

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Call for Abstracts -- Fall Meeting 2007

2007-08-21T11:01:00.000-04:00

Genetics and Environmental Mutagenesis Society GEMS presents our 25th ANNUAL FALL MEETING “Current and Future Issues in Environmental Toxicology” Monday October 29, 2007 Radisson Hotel, 150 Park Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC At this time I would also like to issue a Call for Abstracts for Posters & Talks. We will offer a $1,500 (Travel Award) for the Best Talk (overall) for

2007-08-05T19:41:00.000-04:00

Genetics and Environmental Mutagenesis Society 25th Annual Fall Meeting "Current and Future Issues in Environmental Toxicology" Monday October 29, 2007 Radisson Hotel150 Park DriveResearch Triangle Park, NC Meeting Information and Registration: http://www.gems-nc.org/ Randy Jirtle (Radiation Oncology, Duke University) will present a talk entitled “Epigenetics: The New Genetics of

New Website

2007-03-04T18:09:00.000-05:00

Catch our new look and the latest news about GEMS Spring Meeting!Bookmark the link below to our new website.http://gems-nc.org/

Minutes of February Board Meeting

2007-03-01T10:36:00.000-05:00

DRAFT February 7, 2007 The meeting was called to order at 3PM by Greg Stuart. The following board members were present: Greg Stuart, Susan Ross, Gloria Jahnke, Jayne Boyer, Rose Anne McGee, Errol Zeiger, Dana Dolinoy, Dan Shaughnessy, Jeffrey Ross, Stephen Little, Janice Allen, Cindy Innes, Kristine Witt, and Frank Stack. An assortment of cookies and soft

DRAFT GEMS Meeting Minutes for January 11, 2007

2007-01-22T13:48:00.000-05:00

The meeting was called to order at 3:15 by Greg Stuart. The following board members were present: Greg Stuart, Susan Ross, Gloria Jahnke, Jayne Boyer, Rose Anne McGee, Errol Zeiger, Dana Dolinoy, Dan Shaughnessy, Dario Ramirez, Mac Law, Stephen Little, and Janice Allen. An assortment of cookies and soft drinks were made available to the participants by the host, Susan Ross and the Hamner

Minutes of November Board Meeting

2006-11-27T10:15:00.000-05:00

November 15, 2006CIITby Gloria. D. Jahnke, GEMS Secretary 1. The meeting was called to order at 3:00 PM by Greg Stuart. The following board members were present: Greg Stuart, Susan Ross, Gloria Jahnke, Cindy Innes, Jayne Boyer, Rose Anne McGee, Jeff Ross, Errol Zeiger, Dana Dolinoy, Dan Shaughnessy, Dario Ramirez, Mac Law, Kristine Witt, and Stephen Little. Since this is the first meeting

Summary of 2006 Fall Meeting

2006-11-03T12:22:00.000-05:00

— by Gloria D. Jahnke, GEMS Secretary The 24th Fall Meeting of the Genetics and Environmental Mutagenesis Society was held at the Friday Center of the University of North Carolina October 26, 2006. The topic for this meeting was “Oxidative Stress and Damage”. There were approximately 150 registered attendees and 18 corporate sponsors. President Dr. Les Recio welcomed everyone and thanked

Past Presidents of GEMS

2006-11-02T15:38:00.000-05:00

As we enter our 25th year, it seems appropriate to recognize our past...Let's begin with a list of our past, present, and future Presidents.1983-1985 (2 yrs) Larry Claxton (EPA)1985-1987 (2 yrs) Andy Kligerman (EPA)1987-1988 Martha Moore (EPA)1988-1999 David DeMarini (EPA) 1989-1990 Tom Hughes (EPA)

Draft Minutes of October Board Meeting

2006-10-16T17:14:00.000-04:00

October 3, 2006 CIITby Gloria Jahnke, Secretary The meeting was called to order at 3:00 PM by Greg Stuart (Les Recio was unable to attend). The following board members were present: Greg Stuart, Susan Ross, Gloria Jahnke, Cindy Innes, Jayne Boyer, Rose Anne McGee, Janice Allen, and Jeff Ross. Alan Townsend participated by speaker phone. An assortment of cookies and soft drinks were made

Minutes of August Board Meeting

2006-10-04T13:03:00.000-04:00

CIITAugust 29, 2006by Gloria Jahnke, SecretaryThe meeting was called to order at 3:00 PM. The following board members were present: Les Recio, Greg Stuart, Gloria Jahnke, Cindy Innes, Jayne Boyer, Errol Zeiger, Julie Ginsler, RoseAnne McGee, Janice Allen. Alan Townsend participated by speaker phone. An assortment of cookies and soft drinks were made available to the participants by the host,

Fall Meeting Announcement

2006-09-05T12:36:00.000-04:00

GEMS 24th ANNUAL FALL MEETINGThursday October 26th, 2006 Topic: “Oxidative Stress and Damage” Friday Center of the University of North Carolina 100 Friday Center Drive (off of Hwy 54 East)Chapel Hill, NC We have assembled a very strong programme that includes three invited speakers (Drs. James Swenberg, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; James Imlay, University of Illinois at

Board Meeting Minutes - July 25, 2006

2006-08-30T10:31:00.000-04:00

CIIT by Gloria. D. Jahnke, GEMS SecretaryThe meeting was called to order at 3:10 PM. The following members were present: Les Recio, Greg Stuart, Susan Ross, Gloria Jahnke, Cindy Innes, Jayne Boyer, Errol Zeiger, Julie Ginsler, and RoseAnne McGee. An assortment of cookies and soft drinks were made available to the participants by Susan Ross. Minutes from the June 20, 2006 board meeting were

Call for Abstracts

2006-08-01T10:24:00.000-04:00

GEMS 24th ANNUAL FALL MEETINGThursday October 26, 2006UNC Friday Center, Chapel Hill, NCTopic: "Oxidative Stress and Damage"The Genetics and Environmental Mutagenesis Society is soliciting free communications for talks and posters from technicians, students, and 1st- or 2nd-year post-docs. GEMS will present a travel award for the best overall talk, plus cash prizes of $150 for the best poster in

Call for Nominations: GEMS Board of Directors

2006-07-27T10:37:00.000-04:00

In preparation for the GEMS 2006 Fall Meeting (which will be held Thursday October 26, 2006 at the Friday Center at UNC-Chapel Hill, with the topic "Oxidative Damage and Stress"). I am soliciting nominations (or self-nominations) for election to the GEMS Board of Directors. We have four open slots: President-Elect, plus three Councilor positions. I would prefer that we have a strong slate of

GEMS Meeting Minutes - June 20, 2006

2006-07-05T21:24:00.000-04:00

CIIT1. President Les Recio called the meeting to order at 3:15 p.m. The following members were present: Les Recio, Greg Stuart Susan Ross, Gloria Jahnke, Cindy Innes, Jayne Boyer, and Jeff Ross. An assortment of cookies and soft drinks were made available to the participants by the host, Susan Ross and CIIT. Minutes from the March 20, 2006 board meeting were approved.2. Susan Ross presented

Summary of GEMS 2006 Spring Meeting

2006-05-03T11:51:00.000-04:00

by Greg Stuart, President-elect & Gloria Jahnke, Secretaryand photos by Steve McCaw, Image Associates The GEMS 2006 Spring Meeting was held Monday April 24, 2006 at the North Carolina Biotechnology Center in Durham NC. Six invited speakers addressed the meeting topic “Antimutagenesis and Anticarcinogenesis.” There were 72 attendees. President Dr. Les Recio welcomed the

March Board Meeting Minutes

2006-04-27T12:19:00.000-04:00

by Gloria. D. Jahnke, GEMS SecretaryMarch 20, 2006 CIIT President-Elect Greg Stuart called the Board to order at 3:00 p.m. The following members were present: Les Recio, Susan Ross, Gloria Jahnke, Janice Allen, RoseAnne McGee, Cindy Innes, Jayne Boyer, Jeff Ross, and Errol Zeiger. Alan Townsend participated by speaker-phone. An assortment of cookies and soft drinks were made available to

Announcement: 2006 Spring Meeting

2006-03-09T17:45:00.000-05:00

"Antimutagenesis and Anticarcinogenesis"Monday April 24, 2006North Carolina Biotechnology Center15 T.W. Alexander Dr.Research Triangle Park, N.C.______________________Agenda8:00 - 9:00 Registration and Continental Breakfast9:00 - 9:15 Welcome & Speaker IntroductionDrs. Les Recio, GEMS PresidentGreg Stuart, GEMS President-Elect9:15 - 10:15 Dr. Rudolph I. SalganikUniversity of North Carolina

Revised By-Laws

2006-03-06T16:31:00.000-05:00

BY-LAWS OF THE GENETICS AND ENVIRONMENTAL MUTAGENESIS SOCIETY (GEMS) April 1983 Amended August 1988 Revised September 2005 ARTICLE 1 Offices The Genetics and Environmental Mutagenesis Society (GEMS or Society) may have such offices as the Board of Directors (BOD) may determine, or as the affairs of the Society may require from time to time. GEMS shall have and

Feb. 2006 Board Meeting

2006-03-05T12:09:00.000-05:00

GEMS Meeting Minutes February 23, 2006 CIIT 1. President Les Recio called the Board to order at 3:00 p.m. The following members were present: Les Recio, Greg Stuart, Susan Ross, Gloria Jahnke, Janice Allen, RoseAnne McGee, Cindy Innes, Jayne Boyer, Jeff Ross, and Errol Zeiger. Alan Townsend participated by speaker phone. An assortment of cookies and soft drinks were made available to

Minutes of January Board Meeting

2006-01-24T09:06:00.000-05:00

by Gloria. D. Jahnke, GEMS SecretaryJanuary 11, 2006CIIT1. President Les Recio called the Board to order at 3:00 p.m. The following members were present: Les Recio, Greg Stuart, Susan Ross, Gloria Jahnke, Janice Allen, Rose Anne McGee, Cindy Innes, Jayne Boyer, Susan Oxendine, and Errol Zeiger. An assortment of cookies and soft drinks were made available to the participants by the host, Susan

GEMS Spring Meeting 2006: Call For Speakers

2006-01-12T10:04:00.000-05:00

An open invitation from Greg Stuart, GEMS President-ElectGreetings! I am planning the date and agenda for the upcoming GEMS Spring Meeting, to be held at the North Carolina Biotechnology Center in April 2006.I have tentatively booked the N.C.B.C. for Monday April 24, 2006. Other possible dates are May 01, 05, 09, 10, 11, or 12. However, unless anyone has a strong opinion in favor of another date,

Planning for Spring Meeting

2006-01-09T11:17:00.000-05:00

by Greg Stuart, President-ElectHello and Happy New Year 2006! This is an update to my email circulated to the BOD on Dec. 22, 2005 regarding planning for the Spring 2006 Meeting, which is generally held each April. As requested previously, please respond to this post and I will collect and summarize the responses at the next GEMS BOD meeting. NEXT GEMS BOD MEETING: Tentative dates

Summary of GEMS Fall Meeting

2005-11-17T11:16:00.000-05:00

The Twenty third Fall meeting of the Genetics and Environmental Mutagenesis Society was held at the Friday Center of the University of North Carolina on October 26, 2005. The topic for this meeting was "Genetics of Aging". This meeting had 99 registered attendees and 18 corporate sponsors. President Dr. Barbara Shane welcomed everyone and President-Elect Dr. Les Recio introduced the speakers. In