The American Society of Pharmacognosy

                            * Students who wish to enjoy a reduced fee must show proof of student status (e.g., student ID card) to register.

Registration for Accompanying Persons: Opening Ceremony and Welcome Cocktail, Participation to a specific Social Event

Registration for Students: Attendance to scientific sessions, Opening Ceremony and Welcome Cocktail, Certificate of Attendance

Deadlines

    Extended Abstract Deadline: April 12, 2008 

Note:  Notices of abstract acceptance will be sent by email by May 13.  Check spam filters (etc.) for the email address dmortogia@afea.gr if you have not received notification by then.  If you do not receive notification, contact Nick Oberlies, oberlies@rti.org.

    Abstract Notification:  May 13, 2008

    Extended Early Registration Deadline:  May 16, 2008

    Hotel Reservation Deadline:  April 30, 2008

A Note About Registration:  You should get confirmation of registration within 3-4 days after registering.  If you do not receive this confirmation, contact Nick Oberlies (oberlies@rti.org), and he will check on the status or problem.

Accommodations

Athenaeum Intercontinental Hotel (155 € single; 176 € double) - meeting site

Royal Olympic Hotel (*****)

Ledra Marriott Hotel (*****)

Athenian Callirhoe Hotel (*****)

Divani Caravel Hotel (*****)

Divani Acropolis Hotel (*****)

Grand O Hotel (*****)

Acropol Hotel (*****)

Best Western Illissia Hotel (****)

Illissos Hotel (****)

Titania Hotel (****)

President Hotel (****)

City Plaza Hotel (***)

Athen Gate Hotel (***)

Travel

Athens is served by most major carriers, although direct flights from US cities can be expensive.  It is advised that you book early.  Lower fares may be available by flight to another European capital and then book to Athens, although carriers may be reluctant to book such arrangements.  Athens can be reached by train from other European cities and by boat from Mediterranean ports.  Book travel arrangements well before the meeting.

Scientific Program

• Drug Discovery from Natural Sources

• New Sources of Bioactive Natural Products: From Biodiversity to Chemodiversity

• Cell Cycle Regulation and Natural Products

• Biosynthesis and Biomimetic Synthesis of Natural Products

• Natural Products with Agrochemical and Veterinary Interest

• Bioavailability and Quality of Herbal Drugs

• Health Improvement through Dietary Phytochemicals

• Modern Approaches to Traditional Medicines

• New Trends in Extraction and Separation Processes

Social Program

• The Byzantine Estate (http://www.okxe.gr/files/nasioutzik.htm)

• Akrotiri Lounge (http://www.akrotirilounge.gr/en/mainpage.asp)

• Auditorium of Herodus Atticus (http://www.greekfestival.gr/athens_fest/show_venue?venueid=1&lang=en)

• The Zappeion Megaro (http://www.zappeion.gr/en/en_tour.asp)

• Dinner Cruise up to Cape Sounio (http://www.greeklandscapes.com/greece/sounio.html)

ASP Organizing Committee

For more information:  http://www.jointmeeting.2008athens.gr; Email:  afea.jointmeeting@2008athens.gr