Letter from the President
Dear Friends and Members of ISPNE
First and foremost, we would like to congratulate and welcome our new President-elect, excited to Clemens Kirschbaum.
We are also excited to announce the annual ISPNE conference in New York, NY on September 11-14, 2012, "Transient and Enduring Effects of Traumatic Stress: Molecular and Hormonal Mechanisms"! The scientific program will be held at the spectacular New York Academy of Sciences (NYAS) in Manhattan, New York. NYAS is a state-of-the-art facility, located on the 40th Floor of 7 World Trade Center, featuring breathtaking views of the New York City skyline, as well as newly opened memorial park at Ground Zero. Located in the heart of the financial district of Manhattan, you will have access to some of the World's greatest restaurants, museums, and nightlife. We will have a kickoff event on Tuesday September 11th to coincide with one of New York's most meaningful events, New York City's memorial services for 9/11. In observance of this traumatic event, the services for 9/11 will allow attendees to see New York demonstrate its remarkable resilience to the events of that day. It also sets the stage for the scientific program which will focus on the most recent advances in the molecular and hormonal contributions to traumatic stress. Our conference will consider proposals discussing this topic, as our field continues to pave the way for understanding and explain the individual differences to various types of trauma.
New York is one of the most exciting cities in the world. The Fall in New York is considered the ideal time to visit as temperatures are typically mild (60s F, 16-17 C), which allows visitors to fully engage in many of the attractions, including shopping, dining, nightlife, museums, and cultural celebrations. New York City is comprised of 5 distinct boroughs (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, and Staten Island). Manhattan may be the smallest borough by size, but there's no shortage of iconic attractions, culture and history on its bustling streets. Some of the exciting attractions include, the Top of the Rock and the Empire State Building which boast stunning views of the City's famous skyline. In lower Manhattan, visitors can enjoy easy walking access to the world class shopping and art studios of Soho, popular bakeries of Little Italy, bustling energy of Wall Street, vibrant nightlife and trendy restaurants of Greenwich Village, and historic charm of South Street Seaport and Battery City. For those interested in the arts, just a couple of subway stops away, you'll find the Theater District with Broadway shows located in the heart of Times Square. Manhattan also has some of the world's best museums, including the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA), Guggenheim, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Museum of Natural History, and Whitney. Plan your trip now.
Because New York is such a diverse city with many different experiences to offer, we have secured space at three Hotels for your convenience: The Hilton Millenium, which is a State-of-the-Art hotel located within walking distance of the conference and for those looking to enjoy a luxury boutique experience in Midtown Manhattan we have secured The Kimberly Hotel and The Roosevelt Hotel. September is a very popular month to visit New York, so we encourage members to make reservations early to ensure room availability at the low prices below:
The Hilton Millenium: $389.00
Please call reservations at 1-888-273-0734 and refer to the: ISPNE 2012 or Group Code: ISP to obtain the group rate.
The Kimberly Hotel: $399.00
The Roosevelt Hotel: $329.00
Rachel Yehuda President of ISPNE
