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AOCS Food Structure and Functionality Division
Newsletter February 2008

AOCS ANNUAL MEETING SPECIAL

AOCS 2008 Annual Meeting in Seattle May 18-21, Discounted Registration Available Through February 29

AOCS is planning an excellent 99th Annual Meeting and Expo, offering participants a full technical program and many networking events. Here are some key division events to take note of:

• Sunday, May 18, 1:00-2:30 p.m.: Board Meeting
• Tuesday, May 20, 12:00-2:00 p.m.: Roundtable Discussion
• Tuesday, May 20, 12:00-2:00 p.m.: Luncheon ($35 early / $45 standard)

The current draft of the technical program is online. Updates and other conference information can be found at the official Annual Meeting webpage, including Hot Topic Symposia, short courses, and a complete schedule. Check back; the website will be continuously updated as new information becomes available.

Register by February 29 to receive a discount. Remember to sign up for the division luncheon when registering. Click here for registration information.

Dates to Remember

• February 29: Last day to get special discounts through online registration
• April 11: Deadline to receive special hotel rates
• April 11: Early registration deadline
• May 9: Last day for advanced registration
• May 18-21: 99th AOCS Annual Meeting & Expo

Please share this information with your colleagues. We look forward to seeing you in Seattle. Click here for the Seattle visitor's guide.

Alton Bailey Award Winner

Since 1959 the North Central Section of the AOCS has used the Alton E. Bailey Award to recognize outstanding research and exceptional service in the field of lipids and associated products. The award commemorates Alton E. Bailey's great contributions to the field of fats and oils as a researcher, as an author of several standard books in the field, and as a leader in the work of the society. The 2008 award will be presented to Dr. Kiyotaka Sato from Hiroshima University, Japan. The award will be presented to Dr. Sato on Tuesday, May 20th during the Edible Applications Technology Division Dinner. Dr. Sato's award address is titled "Molecular aspects of structure-property-function relationships of fats."

Also in this newsletter:

Call for Nominations: Division Officers
The FS&FF Division Board will be changing at the AOCS Annual Meeting Expo in Seattle in May of 2008. All Division members are welcomed and encouraged to nominate individuals for board positions—especially for the member-at-large positions...

AOCS Offers Expanded Career Center
The AOCS career center delivers opportunities for advancement at any stage in your professional development...

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