Seventh Biennial Symposium of the
Comparative Nutrition Society

August 8-13, 2008

Liscombe Lodge, Liscomb Mills, Nova Scotia  

PRESENTATIONS

The symposium will begin with an opening reception on the evening of August 8th and scientific sessions will begin on the morning of August 9th and close with an informal banquet on the evening of August 12th.

Commemoration of CNS Honorary Life Member, C. Edward Stevens

To honor the memory of our friend and colleague Dr. Ed Stevens, we will have a special plenary speaker, Dr. Ian Hume, Professor Emeritus of the University of Sydney, who will commemorate the life and work of C. Edward Stevens.  With Dr. Stevens, Dr. Hume co-authored the second edition of the classic book, Comparative Physiology of the Vertebrate Digestive System.

Plenary Speakers

We have three very exciting Plenary Speakers for the Symposium (in order of presentations):

Dr. Ian Hume, University of Sydney and Honorary Life Member of CNS, will commemorate the life and work of C. Edward Stevens

Dr. David Raubenheimer, University of Auckland, will speak on development of geometric models of nutrition

Dr. Kendall Clements, University of Auckland, will speak on nutrition in marine herbivorous fishes with a focus on the relationships between different diets and disparate digestive mechanisms, including gastrointestinal fermentation

Lodging

The Liscombe Lodge is situated along Nova Scotia's picturesque Marine Drive, nestled among the evergreens in one of the most beautiful riverside settings in Atlantic Canada.  In the immediate vicinity, there are numerous outdoor activities to enjoy before and after the sessions.

Please make your lodging reservations by June 15, 2008.

For more information about the lodge see: www.liscombelodge.ca

Abstracts

Deadline for abstract submission has been extended to June 15, 2008. 

Please also see:

• Student competition
• Lodging
• Registration
• Abstract submission
  

Travel Information

Halifax International Airport is approximately 2.5 hours from the Lodge.  There are several transportation options:

• CNS shuttle - CNS will be providing transport by van on August 8th and 13th. Times of departure will be set based flight arrival and departure times. If you are interested in taking the CNS shuttle, please email your flight schedule to David Rosen (rosen@zoology.ubc.ca). Price for the Shuttle = $25 US, payable at time of departure.

• Town Limo - Prices vary by number of passangers. Call or email to make reservations: 902-456-6345, townlimo@ns.sympatico.ca.

• Rental car - Make your arrangements directly with a travel agency or rental company.