COMPARATIVE NUTRITION SOCIETY -- SEVENTH BIENNIAL SYMPOSIUM Liscombe Lodge Resort Nova Scotia, Canada 8-12 August 2008 Please see our website <http://www.cnsweb.org/> for more information. Situated in a tranquil riverside setting, along Nova Scotia's beautiful Eastern Shore, the CNS meetings at Liscombe Lodge <www.liscombelodge.ca> provide a stimulating Conference experience. The entire meeting - talks, meals, and social events - are taken in a group setting. This provides attendees with opportunities for in-depth discussions among students and scientists from diverse backgrounds in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. In the immediate vicinity, there are numerous outdoor activities to enjoy before and after the sessions. Abstract submission: 15 May 2008 Our Symposia are characterized by: * Longer conference presentations with open discussions and varied topics, serving both established and young scientists * Distinctive, intimate conference locations where members can build connections and relationships As part of the Comparative Nutrition Society???s goal of encouraging young scientists, the following awards are available: Two Student Travel Awards ($1,000 each and meeting registration waived) * The Susan Crissey Memorial Scholarship recognizes student research in captive animals * The Malcolm Ramsey Memorial Scholarship recognizes student research in field animals Two Student Presentation Awards ($500 each) for the highest quality oral and poster presentations Who are we? * A cross-disciplinary Society with members sharing a common interest in aspects of comparative animal nutrition * CNS membership includes those from academia, commerce, government, and animal husbandry (including zoos and aquaria) * Members have diverse backgrounds in nutrition of wildlife, livestock and humans; ecology; physiology; biochemistry; and conservation We look forward to seeing you in August! Best wishes, Karen A. Bjorndal President, CNS -- Kimberly J. Reich Ph.D. Candidate Archie Carr Center for Sea Turtle Research and Department of Zoology University of Florida Box 118525 Gainesville, Florida 32611-8525 Telephone: 352-392-5194 Email: kreich@zoo.ufl.edu