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International Academy of Sex Research
www.iasr.org
PRELIMINARY CONFERENCE PROGRAM AND CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
Forty-First Annual Meeting
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
August 9 - 12, 2015
(Early Sunday morning through late Wednesday evening)
HOST
LOCATION
ACADEMY PRESIDENT
Trevor Hart, PhD
Director, HIV Prevention Lab
Ryerson University
Department of Psychology
Toronto, ON
[email protected]
Hyatt Regency
370 King Street West
Toronto, ON
M5V 1J9 Canada
Tel: +1 416 343 1234
www.torontoregency.hyatt.com
J. Paul Fedoroff, MD
Head, Division of Forensic
Psychiatry
University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON
[email protected]
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CONFERENCE LOGISTICS
Jarret Thompson
Jarret Thompson Consulting
3200 N Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60657 USA
Tel: +1 312 554 5428
[email protected]
www.jarretthompsonconsulting.com
IASR SECRETARY-TREASURER
Kelly D. Suschinsky, Ph.D.
Department of Psychology, Humphrey Hall 353
Queen’s University
Kingston, ON K7L3N6 Canada
[email protected]
www.iasr.org
SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM COMMITTEE
J. Paul Fedoroff, Program Chair (Canada)
Sarah Bell (USA)
Sophie Bergeron (Canada)
Gabriel Bianchi (Slovakia)
Ulrich Clement (Germany)
Helen Conaglen (New Zealand)
Gary Dowsett (Australia)
William Fisher (Canada)
J. Dennis Fortenberry (USA)
Katherine Goldey (USA)
Cynthia Graham (UK)
Trevor Hart (Canada)
Heather Hoffmann (USA)
Meg Kaplan (USA)
Roy Levin (UK)
Lisette Kuyper (The Netherlands)
Charlotta Löfgren-Mårtenson (Sweden)
Jason Mitchell (USA)
David Moskowitz (USA)
Patricia Pascoal (Portugal)
Simon Rosser (USA)
Kelly Suschinsky (Canada)
Jacques van Lankveld (The Netherlands)
Sahika Yuksel (Turkey)
SCIENTIFIC PRESENTATIONS
Posters: All attendees are encouraged to present a poster at the meeting. The poster session is
scheduled to take place Monday, August 10th, with a cash bar available (and potentially some
complimentary beverages). The poster session remains a high priority for the Academy, and
posters account for the majority of our published abstracts. Participants may submit a
maximum of ONE poster presentation where they are first-author. The first-author must
present the poster and no individual can present two posters. As a corollary, poster
presenters must register and attend the meeting for the poster to be presented. Posters from
the same lab should be distinct from one another, even if coming from the same data or
research project. Please see “Call for Abstracts” below for more information. The deadline for
Poster abstracts is May 25, 2015 but they will be judged, accepted or rejected on a rolling
basis. If you are unable to submit via the IASR website (http://www.iasr.org/CMS/node/42),
contact the Secretary-Treasurer, Kelly Suschinsky, at [email protected]. You will receive
a copy of your submitted abstract as confirmation of your submission’s receipt, so look out for
that after submitting. IASR encourages its attendees to join the organization in going green.
An electronic abstract book will be distributed to all participants immediately prior to the
meeting and posted on the IASR website after the meeting; hard copies of the abstract book
will be available upon request during registration.
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Brief Communications: We have increased the number of Brief Communications this year
to 20 (plus one additional Brief Communication for the Best Student Manuscript Winner). All
Brief Communication oral presentations will be 10-12 minutes in length (plus 2-3 minutes of
questions). Only first authors will present. A committee of IASR members, chaired by the
President-Elect, will anonymously review abstracts. The deadline for Brief Communications
abstracts is February 27, 2015. Please see Call for Abstracts below for more information.
Inquiries about Brief Communications should be sent to the Secretary-Treasurer, Kelly
Suschinsky, at [email protected]. Brief Communications submissions may be made
through the IASR website at: http://www.iasr.org/CMS/node/42
Audiovisual: We strongly advise all presenters to prepare their talks using PowerPoint (and
not alternate presentation software). A media projector with a laptop equipped with
PowerPoint will be provided for Invited Lectures, Brief Communications, and Symposia. It is
advisable to bring more than one format (e.g., both a memory stick and email-able version) as
a back up. Info related to the type of laptop available (i.e., Mac or PC) will be sent out when it
is available. Please email requests for other audiovisual equipment by June 1, 2015 to the
conference coordinator so that the feasibility can be determined ahead of time.
Reprint Bazaar: We will have a freestanding reprint bazaar throughout the meeting. Each
participant is encouraged to bring reprints of 3-4 articles or book chapters that can be placed
on the reprint table for distribution. This is an excellent means of familiarizing ourselves with
our colleagues’ work. Those wishing to distribute books should contact the S-T. IASR does
not offer booths/tables for organizations; however, those wishing to donate to the
conference’s operating fund are invited to contact the S-T.
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CALL FOR BRIEF COMMUNICATION AND POSTER ABSTRACTS
Abstracts are requested from researchers interested in presenting their scientific research in
the form of brief communications and posters. Go to http://www.iasr.org/CMS/node/42 to
submit a “Poster, Brief Communication, and Speaker Abstracts.” Please submit your abstracts
online, closely following the format shown. Abstracts should comfortably fit on 1 page,
single-spaced, 12-pt Garamond font, with 1” borders around. This is an immutable format,
so plan accordingly.
Note the following carefully:
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The category of “speaker abstracts” refers ONLY to those speakers confirmed as part
of a symposium or confirmed as an invited plenary speaker.
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NEVER WRITE YOUR ABSTRACT IN ALL CAPS.
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Please read the instructions on the submission page carefully and edit your abstracts
accordingly. Your compliance with the style guide is incredibly important and will save
many person-hours.
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Proofread your abstracts. No copy-editing is performed on the actual text of your
abstract. That is, how you submit it is how it will appear. If English is not your native
language, it is highly recommended you have it proofread for English grammar.
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Consider carefully how detailed your affiliation section is. Often, if your work has
multiple authors from multiple institutions, your affiliation section can take up five or
six lines. These lines eat into your 1-page allowance, so decide whether you want those
lines for your research or the affiliations of your co-authors.
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If there is no funding associated with your research, simply type in “None”
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Failure to comply with any of these rules and suggestions may result in your abstract
being returned for further formatting.
For Brief Communications, you may submit one abstract for consideration. The first author
is the person expected to present the paper. Brief communication presenters, if selected, must
register for the conference. Research that is not selected as a brief communication is
automatically considered for poster presentation. There is no need to submit it twice. The
deadline for submission is February 27, 2015 for Brief Communications.
For Poster abstracts, you may submit only one poster presentation in which you will be the
presenter. You must also be the first-author on it. You will be expected to present the poster,
in person, if it is accepted. If accepted and you are not able to attend the meeting, the poster
will not be presented or published in the abstract booklet. Poster presenters must register for
the conference by the early-bird deadline. The deadline for submission of Poster abstracts is
May 25, 2015.
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For invited speakers and all symposia presenters, abstracts should follow the same rules as
above (i.e., fit on 1 page, be single-spaced, written in 12-pt Garamond font, with 1” borders
around). Plenary speakers, presenters within symposia, and the Academy President (for the
presidential address) should submit these abstracts before May 1, 2015 through the website.
All abstracts, regardless of category, should be submitted through the website (www.iasr.org).
The specific address is: http://www.iasr.org/CMS/node/42
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR BEST STUDENT MANUSCRIPT
Nominations1 for Best Student Manuscript and the manuscripts themselves should be sent to the
IASR Secretary-Treasurer, Kelly Suschinsky ([email protected]). To be eligible for
consideration the student must be a student member of IASR in good standing, be first
author, and the work should be substantially the work of the first author. Articles currently
under submission or review, in revision, accepted for publication, or published in the past
calendar year will be considered. If the manuscript is not already submitted or accepted
elsewhere, the student will be encouraged to submit the manuscript to the Archives of Sexual
Behavior, where it will undergo the usual peer-review process. Past winners are ineligible. We
will accept one submission per student per year. When submitting, remember to de-identify
the manuscript and submit it as a .doc or .docx. Ensure that your supervisor or mentor sends
a brief letter/email of support as well. The deadline for nominations is February 16, 2015.
CALL FOR THE IASR STUDENT RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AWARD (IASR SRDA)
Purpose: To provide funds to support mentored research that fosters the development of
research skills and intellectual development of IASR student members beginning a career
focused on sexuality research.
Eligibility: Please read the criteria below.
• Recipients may be students from any discipline who are engaging in sex research.
Students must be matriculated in a graduate program. Persons with completed
terminal degrees (for example, those in post-doctoral programs) are not eligible unless
working toward a second degree (e.g., another Masters, PhD, MD, or JD). In those few
cases, verification is required and he/she should contact the S-T before submitting any
material.
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IASR student membership is required prior to application. Dues must be paid for the
current and any relevant previous years.
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Collaboration and support of at least one qualified research mentor is required.
Mentor membership in IASR is not required.
Nominations can take the format of an IASR member advisor sending the S-T an email
confirming/supporting the student’s work. A formal letter is not necessary.
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Though attendance at the annual conference is advisable, it is not a prerequisite of
being awarded the SRDA. That is, applicants do not need to attend the annual IASR
meeting to be considered for the award. Awardees will be announced during an award
ceremony.
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Previous winners are ineligible.
Requirements: Please adhere to the requirements below. Make sure to assemble your
application in the following order and create it as a single .pdf.
1) Applicant’s curriculum vita (please include contact info with best email address)
2) Up to 3 single-spaced pages describing the research aims, methods, and potential
contribution of the research experience to the applicant’s career development. How
will this award help the student achieve his/her research goals?
3) Up to 1 single-space page summarizing the applicant’s anticipated research
trajectory for the subsequent 3-5 years
4) A 1-page letter of support from the identified mentor(s) that includes an evaluation
of the research potential of the applicant as well as a description of a mentoring
plan
Award Amounts: $1,000. Funds will be made available in currency of the recipients’ choice
(Euros or US dollars). Two applications will be selected for award.
Expectations Following the Award: After accepting and using the IASR SRDA funds,
awardees are expected to provide:
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A project summary sent to the IASR officers at project completion
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Acknowledgement of IASR support for any project-related scientific presentations or
publications.
How to Submit the Application (for New Applicants) or Project Summary (for Past
Recipients): Send it to the Secretary-Treasurer by email ([email protected]) by March 16,
2015.
ELECTIONS FOR IASR PRESIDENT-ELECT
Voting2 for the next President-Elect will take place in February 2015. The IASR PresidentElect will be expected to attend the Toronto 2015 meeting including any preceding events.
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Voting will take place anonymously online.
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CALL FOR SYMPOSIA PROPOSALS FOR THE MALMO 2016 MEETING
The Scientific Program Committee will be reviewing proposed symposia submissions for 2016
during our 2015 meeting. Proposals need to be received prior to the 2015 meeting (by July 25,
2015 at the latest). A symposium proposal requires a suggested title, brief description of the
topic, rationale for its inclusion in the program, and information about possible speakers and
conveners. For invited plenary speakers, proposals must also be received by July 25, 2015.
Preference is given to symposia that include IASR members. Plenary speaker suggestions
should be focused on speakers who might not traditionally attend the IASR conference or
whose work is within the sex research realm but may have more interdisciplinary implications.
Proposals for symposia and invited plenary speakers should be submitted through the website
(www.iasr.org). Note: The dates for Malmo 2016 are undecided and proposals should be made
with the assumption the conference may take place any time between June 2016 and late
August 2016. The specific submission address is: http://www.iasr.org/CMS/node/44
AWARDS
Awards will be given in the following categories: Best Student Manuscript, Best Brief
Communication, Best Senior Investigator Poster, and Best Student Investigator Poster. Due
to its continued success, the IASR will continue with its student research award category: the
IASR Student Research Development Awards. Winners will have the choice of receiving the
monetary award in US dollars or Euros.
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
Non-student participants and conference attendees should arrive by noon on Sunday, August
9, 2015. Students and those attending/participating in the preconference workshop should
plan on arriving into Toronto on Saturday, August 8, 2015 (described below). Registration will
be from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 9. The opening session will begin in the mid
to late afternoon.
All scientific aspects of the meeting (symposia, brief communication, and poster sessions) will
take place at the conference venue (the Hyatt Regency). The opening reception and banquet
will also be held at the Hyatt Regency.
Departures should be scheduled for Thursday, August 13, so that all can attend the
Academy Banquet (which will be included in the registration costs). Please make every
effort to attend the entire conference including the Academy Banquet.
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TORONTO 2015 PRECONFERENCE WORKSHOP & LUNCHEON
There will be a preconference workshop that will start in the morning on Sunday, August 9,
2015. Students, postdocs, and other junior faculty/researchers attending the conference
should definitely plan on attending this FREE and invaluable workshop. This means that
those wishing to attend should fly/arrive into Toronto on Saturday, August 8, 2015, so that
they can be fresh for the early start on Sunday. More information will come regarding the
content of the workshop and how to RSVP, but we 100% will be having it.
Special thanks to The American Institute
of Bisexuality for providing IASR with
funding for this important and valuable
preconference workshop for our IASR
student membership program!!!
(Please visit their website: www.bisexual.org)
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SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM
INVITED PLENARY SPEAKERS
*Titles and order subject to change
Jean-Baptiste Leca. The hows and whys of non-conceptive sex in Japanese macaques.
(Chair: Paul Vasey)
Bill Lindsay. The assessment and treatment of sex offenders with intellectual and
developmental disabilities in community settings. (Chair: J. Paul Fedoroff)
SYMPOSIA
*Titles and order subject to change
SYMPOSIUM I: Sex research in Toronto
Organizer and Chair: Trevor Hart
• Trevor Hart. Risk factors and protective factors against transmission risk behaviour
among gay and bisexual men in Toronto.
• James Cantor. Hypersexuality: Getting past whether “it” is or “it” isn’t.
• Ken Zucker. Linkedin? On the relation between gender dysphoria and traits of
autism spectrum disorder in children.
SYMPOSIUM II: Applying social psychological theories of close relationships to
sexuality
Organizers and Chairs: Emily Impett & Amy Muise
• Geoff MacDonald. Gone but not forgotten: Sexual nostalgia as a response to
relational "dry spells."
• Sarah Stanton. I’m just not that into you: Avoidant attachment and sexual desire
and experience in romantic relationships.
• Greg Webster. Relationship type and duration moderate links between sexual
satisfaction and relationship satisfaction: Evidence from over 200 dating and
newlywed couples.
• Terri Conley. Relationship functioning among monogamous and consensually
non-monogamous individuals.
SYMPOSIUM III: Is it impulsive, compulsive, addiction, or just sexual appetite?
Emerging empirical investigation of hypersexual behavior
Organizer and Chair: Michael Miner
• Michael Miner. What is hypersexuality? An investigation of psychological
mechanisms in men who have sex with men.
• Jeffrey Parsons. A three group approach to understanding sexual compulsivity and
hypersexuality among gay and bisexual men.
• Maxwell Moholy. Using brain stimulation to change reward hypersensitivity in
high-partner heterosexuals.
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SYMPOSIUM IV: Bioscience and sexual diversity
Organizer and Chair: Sari van Anders
• Daphna Joel. Rethinking sex beyond the genitalia: From dimorphism to mosaic.
• Stephen Glickman. Sex and the spotted hyena.
• Elizabeth Adkins-Regan. Avian sexual diversity.
SYMPOSIUM V: Using population-based studies to understand key influences on
sexual health and behaviour: Getting more from the method
Organizer and Chair: Kirstin Mitchell
• Wendy MacDowall. Introduction to the Natsal surveys and comparison with serial
national sex surveys in other countries.
• Kaye Wellings. Sexual dissatisfaction in middle-aged women: Age, life-stage or
menopause? Using mixed methods to disentangle the variables.
• Kirstin Mitchell. Meaningful measurement of sexual function in population surveys
– can it be done?
• Wendy MacDowall. Understanding the influence of hormonal and psycho-social
factors on sexual behaviour using biological and self-report measures
SYMPOSIUM VI: Erotic target location errors and identity inversions
Organizer and Chair: J. Michael Bailey
• Kevin Hsu. Erotic target location errors and identity inversions in male
pedohebephiles and furries.
• J. Michael Bailey. Sexual arousal patterns of gynandromorphic and autogynephilic
men.
• Anthony F. Bogaert. The role of target-related paraphilias in some who identify as
asexual.
• Ray Blanchard. Discussant.
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SYMPOSIUM VII: Women’s Specificity in Sexual Response: Moderations by
Measurement
Organizer and Chair: Gerulf Rieger
• Nicole Prause. Gender or sex drive? Using the brain to inform fluidity and
specificity.
• Gerulf Rieger. Sexual response: A comparison across measurement types and
sexuality.
• Samantha Dawson. Automatic and controlled attentional biases toward sexuallyrelevant stimuli in women and men.
• Meredith Chivers. Contextual moderators of gender-specific sexual arousal in
women.
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Winner of the 2013 IASR Student Research Development Award. Research to be presented was
partially funded by the award.
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SYMPOSIUM VIII: (Presidential Symposium) What goes up… measuring male sexual
arousal
Organizer and Chair: J. Paul Fedoroff
• Patrice Renaud. Assessing male sexual arousal using virtual reality.
• Caroline Pukall. Laser Doppler imaging of male sexual arousal: How does it
compare to the penile strain gauge?
• Danielle Impey. The use of event-related potentials (ERPs) to assess brain
responses to sexual stimuli.
• Gregg Dwyer. PPG and fMRI: New insights or alphabet soup?
PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS: Paradigms and Paraphilias. J. Paul Fedoroff
MEETING LOCATION
WELCOME TO TORONTO!
Toronto was established in the late 18th
century. Originally known as York, Toronto
was named capital of the new colony of Upper
Canada. York was incorporated and renamed
Toronto in 1834. The city grew steadily
throughout the 19th century, becoming one of
the main destinations for new immigrants.
More recently, in the second half of the 20th
century, Toronto surpassed Montreal as
Canada's largest city and became the economic
capital of the country.
● In 2012, the municipal government
published a population estimate of
2,791,140, which led to media reports
claiming Toronto as the fourth most
populous city in North America and the
most populous Great Lakes city, surpassing
Chicago. The census metropolitan area
(CMA) had a population of 5,583,064 and
the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) had a
population of 6,054,191 in the 2011 Census.
● Toronto is a global leader. Toronto is Canada’s commercial capital, serving as the home of
the Toronto Stock Exchange and the headquarters of the country’s five largest banks. It is
considered is considered an “alpha world city” by the Globalization and World Cities
Research Network and ranks among the Global Leaders in the Global Financial Centres
Index.
● Toronto is a multicultural city. The city is also consistently rated as one of the world's most
livable cities. It is one of the most multicultural cities in the world, with over 50% of its
residents being born outside of Canada. Toronto’s multicultural nature is reflected in the
variety of different districts or neighborhoods, including three China Towns, Korea
Town, South East Asian neighborhoods, Little Portugal, Bathurst Street (a Jewish area),
“Tehranto”, and Danforth (a Greek area), just to name a few.
● Weather. The summers in Toronto can be hot and humid. Temperatures can range
anywhere between 20°C to 35°C (68°F to 95°F). It's perfect weather for going to all the
outdoor activities and events around Toronto. Pack mostly clothing for fairly hot weather,
but be sure to bring a light jacket and sweater for evenings, and a waterproof jacket and
umbrella in case it rains.
Note that if a person has asthma or any type of respiratory condition they should watch
the forecast closely for smog warnings for Toronto, as it can pose a health risk if you are
prone to those conditions. Visitors would be more comfortable in air conditioned
accommodations while visiting in the summer months.
● Currency. Toronto’s currency is the Canadian dollar. For denominations under five
dollars we use coins – some we’ve even given nicknames: the loonie ($1), and toonie ($2).
Cash machines and ATMs can be found in most banks, hotels, and shopping centres, and
credit cards are widely accepted. Currency exchange is available at banks and kiosks
throughout the city and at the airport
● Tipping. If you are happy with the service you receive, a 15-20% tip on the pre-tax bill is
a standard expression of appreciation when dining out in the city. Note that some
restaurants automatically add this gratuity when serving large groups, so be sure to check
your bill.
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GETTING TO TORONTO
Toronto is one of the most accessible cities in North America. We are only a one hour
drive away for about five million Canadians and within a 90-minute flight for 60 per cent
of the U.S. population.
By air
Toronto Pearson International Airport is Canada’s principal airport with travel
connections to every continent. There are a number of ways to reach the airport including
public transportation (TTC), car, taxi and shuttle buses.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is Toronto's regional airport. It links to nearby
Canadian and American Cities and is located in the downtown core on Toronto Island. It
is accessible by TTC, taxi, car, and shuttle bus.
By Ground
Major multi-lane divided highways, often known as “400 series roads” in Ontario, lead to
Toronto from all directions. All (except for the 407) are toll-free roads.
News of road restrictions is available on television (CP24), radio (680 and 1010 am) or on
these news stations’ websites. There are a variety of public and private parking options
including the many Green P municipal parking lots and temporary street parking. Make
sure to read the signage when parking on the street to avoid getting a ticket or getting
towed during rush hour.
Long distance bus service to and from many North American destinations can be found at
the Toronto Coach Terminal located in the heart of the city at Bay and Edward Streets.
Mid distance rail and bus service to nearby communities including Niagara Falls is
provided by a regional carrier - GO Transit. Union Station acts as GO Transit's hub.
Long distance rail services available from Toronto to major Canadian and American cities
on both Canadian VIA and American Amtrak trains. Daily arrivals and departures are
through historic downtown Union Station.
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GETTING AROUND TORONTO
Once you arrive in Toronto, the city is easy to navigate with a strong grid street layout,
one of the most extensive public transit systems in North America, and a large number of
attractions concentrated in the walkable downtown area.
Public Transit
There are a number of transit agencies serving the communities around Toronto
including GO Transit connecting the city with surrounding communities and the Toronto
Transit Commission (TTC) serving Toronto proper. The TTC uses a single fare system. To
change between the different modes of transportation or routes a transfer is sometimes
required from either your driver or from a machine in a subway station. A single ride
costs $3. The TTC will accept cash but offers discounted tokens, day, week and monthly
passes (more information can be found here:
http://www.ttc.ca/Fares_and_passes/Prices/index.jsp
Be aware that although attendants at TTC subways can provide change, TTC buses and
streetcars are not equipped to provide change so you must provide exact change or a
token or show the driver your TTC pass.
Taxi
Taxi service in Toronto is easy to find and there are many taxi companies to choose from.
Fares are standard, metered, and non-negotiable. If you are pleased with the service, a
small tip is suggested.
Cycling
Whether you arrived by bicycle, are renting one in Toronto, or using the Bike Share
Toronto system (http://www.bikesharetoronto.com/), there are many resources to explore
Toronto by bicycle. It is highly recommended that you securely lock up your bicycle if you
plan to leave it unattended.
Walking
Toronto is an accessible, walkable city that is easy to navigate. Toronto is laid out in a
north-south, east-west grid with Lake Ontario at the south. For street maps look for an
Infopillar on the street marked with an "i" inside of a yellow circle. 15 minute walking
maps or vicinity maps can be found in the subway stations.
There are a number of Toronto maps available in most hotels. The Tourism Toronto
Visitor Guide is available at sites such as the Toronto Information Desk located at 20
Dundas Street West inside the Ontario Travel Information Centre. There are also a
number of Toronto apps rich in information on things to do and how to get around (e.g.,
“See Toronto”and “blogTO”).
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Places To Visit:
● CN Tower: 553.33 metre-high (1,815.4 foot)
concrete communications and observation tower
in Downtown Toronto. It is the tallest freestanding structure in the Western Hemisphere.
● Rogers Centre: Home of the Toronto Blue Jays,
previously known as the Sky Dome. On sunny
summer days, the dome is retracted and baseball
games are played in the open.
● Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada: The
aquarium has 5.7-million litres (1.5million gallons) of marine and
freshwater habitats from across the
world. The exhibits hold 13,500 exotic
sea and freshwater specimens, from
more than 450 species.
● High Park: A mixed recreational and
natural park, with sporting facilities,
cultural facilities, educational facilities,
gardens, playgrounds and a zoo.
● Casa Loma: The only full sized castle in North America.
● The Royal Ontario Museum: A museum of world culture and natural history and one of
the largest museums in North America.
● The Art Gallery of Ontario: Its collection includes more than 80,000 works spanning the
1st century to the present day.
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● St. Lawrence Market: Named the world's best food market by National Geographic in
2012.
● The Hockey Hall of Fame: Dedicated to the history of ice hockey, it is both a museum and
a hall of fame.
● The Toronto Zoo: Encompassing 287 hectares (710 acres), the Toronto Zoo is currently
home to over 5,000 animals.
● The Ontario Science Centre: Countless interactive exhibits feature geology, the science of
nature, astronomical science, music and technology, human anatomy, and
communication.
Neighbourhoods to Explore:
● Kensington Market: One of the most vibrant and multicultural neighbourhoods in
Toronto and a designated National Historic Site of Canada.
● The Distillery District: Collection of old and restored industrial buildings from the 19th
century, which now feature artworks and historical artifacts from Toronto's early
industrial past.
● Queen Street West: A major international arts centre for broadcasting, music, fashion,
performance, and the visual arts.
● The Ossington Strip: A foodie’s paradise, with many great restaurants, bars, cafes, and
lounges to suit everyone’s needs.
● Yorkville: High-end retailers and boutiques.
● The Danforth/Riverdale: Bloor Street becomes the Danforth east of the Don River. This
neighbourhood is full of Greek restaurants and home to Riverdale Park.
● Chinatown: Located a short walk from Kensington market, near Spadina Avenue and
Dundas Street West.
● The Beaches: Stroll the boardwalk or cycle the bike path along the shore of Lake
Ontario, just south of the easternmost part of Queen Street East.
● The Toronto Islands: Located just offshore from the city centre, the islands comprise the
largest urban car-free community in North America. Bicycles, quadracycles, and canoes
can be rented on the islands as well.
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CONFERENCE VENUE
Hyatt Regency
370 King Street West
Toronto, ON
M5V 1J9 Canada
Tel: +1 416 343 1234
General website: www.torontoregency.hyatt.com
Website for booking accommodations:
https://resweb.passkey.com/Resweb.do?mode=welcome_ei_new&eventID=12172723
The Hyatt Regency will be the host hotel for IASR Toronto 2015 and the conference venue.
Located just a 10 minute walk away from several of Toronto’s main attractions, including the
CN Tower, the Rogers Centre (for Blue Jays’ Major League Baseball games), the Ripley’s
Aquarium of Canada, and Steam Whistle Brewery, and even closer to favourites such as the
Second City Comedy Club and the Toronto International Film Festival Bell Light Box
Theatre, the Hyatt Regency will also host the Academy Banquet.
IASR Toronto 2015 has reserved a block of rooms for conference attendees. The conference
room rate (see below) is exceptional, considering the location and facilities. They are available
on a first-come first served basis, so we encourage you to book as early as possible to assure
that you receive the special rate.
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Room
Double or King Room
Extra person(s)
Single Rate
Double Rate
$189 CDN
$189 CDN
Triple
Occupancy
Quadruple
Occupancy
$214 CDN
$229 CDN
Room rates do not include taxes and related fees: 13% HST and 3%
Destination Marketing Fee.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
If you would like to combine your summer holidays with the conference, the special room
rate quoted above is valid for an extended stay, preceding or following the conference.
Guests of the Hyatt Regency will also receive:
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Complimentary 24 hour fitness center access
Complimentary business center access
Complimentary use of outdoor swimming pool
Complimentary use of saunas
Complimentary wireless internet access everywhere in the hotel
Complimentary wireless internet access in guestrooms
Please note that check-in time is 3:00 p.m., and check-out time is11:00 a.m. Upon request, the
hotel will be happy to arrange for storage of attendees' luggage until their actual departure
from the Hotel.
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Room reservations should be made by following the contact information provided on the
conference registration site or using the website listed below:
https://resweb.passkey.com/Resweb.do?mode=welcome_ei_new&eventID=12172723
Rooms must be booked by May 21, 2015 to get the conference rate, but again we emphasize
that the block of rooms may sell out before that date so book early.
OTHER ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION
Participants are STRONGLY encouraged to stay at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. In order to
negotiate the lowest conference costs (and by extension, lower registration costs), IASR must
fill a certain number of rooms at the conference hotel. We were able to negotiate a reduced
rate for larger parties (i.e., triple and quadruple occupancies). Please look into the Hyatt
Regency prior to any other hotel option.
SPECIAL ACTIVITY
To be announced closer to the time of the event. We are currently exploring a walking tour of
the Distillery District. The Distillery District is a dramatic fusion of old and new, with an
inspired blend of Victorian Industrial architecture and stunning 21st century design and
creativity. The result is an internationally acclaimed village of one-of-a-kind stores, shops,
galleries, studios, restaurants, cafes, theatres, and more to explore.
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REGISTRATION
Online registration and the associated website will open February 1, 2015. Please go to this
web address to register for the conference: www.regonline.com/iasr2015
We encourage early registration to enjoy the lower registration fee. Take note: You will be
able to register online for the conference between mid-Winter and the conference itself.
Registration fees (which will be in US dollars $) and Deadlines
CATEGORY OF
MEMBERSHIP
Members
Non-members
IASR Students*
Early Registration
Late Registration
Up and including
May 31, 2015
From June 1, 2015
to July 31, 2015
$500
$550
$275
$550
$600
$300
On Site
Registration
Begins August 9,
2015
$600
$650
$350
*Student participants must provide proof of their student status if not a formal IASR student
member. For any questions or concerns, email the S-T.
Early registration fees will only be available if the registration and payment are received
through the website prior to and including May 31, 2015 (11:59pm EST). Late registration fees
will only be available if the registration and payment are received through the website prior to
and including July 31, 2015 (11:59pm EST). On-site registration will be available at the
Conference venue. Registration will be closed from August 1 until the first day of the
conference (August 9, 2015), when on site registration will open. On site registration will
NOT include a hard copy of the abstract booklet.
Registration fees include:
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Admission to all scientific sessions and conference materials/literature
Admission to the Opening Reception and Academy Banquet
Refreshment Breaks
Business meeting lunch (for members only)
Registration fees do not include the attendance of a partner or additional companion at the scientific
presentations or other social events within the conference (e.g., poster session, banquet). Add-on fees
apply and will be announced closer to the conference.
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Confirmation of registration
Upon registration through the website above, confirmation and receipt will be sent to each
participant. You may be asked to present it at the registration desk to pick up your conference
materials. Registrations made without payment cannot be processed for the reduced fee.
Students
IASR student members are eligible to register as students. Non-IASR students should provide
documentation proving student status (e.g., a letter from a student supervisor written on the
headed paper of the institution) to the Secretary-Treasurer, Kelly Suschinsky
([email protected]).
Cancellations and refunds
The Conference Coordinator(s) must be notified in writing of any registration cancellations by
fax or e-mail. Telephone amendments will not be accepted. The appropriate refunds will be
made after the conference. Detailed procedures will be available on the website.
The following cancellation conditions apply, and are subject to change without notice:
Members and Non-members:
Up to and including May 31, 2015
$50 US cancellation fee
From June 1 to July 31, 2015
$100 US cancellation fee
After July 31, 2015
No refund
IASR students:
Up to and including May 31, 2015
$25 US cancellation fee
From June 1 to July 31, 2015
$50 US cancellation fee
After July 31, 2015
No refund
If after registering, you are unable to attend, you will be given the opportunity to send a
colleague in your place. Any name changes should be made in writing to the Conference
Secretary. A handling fee of $25 US will be charged for each name change.
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SUMMARY OF DEADLINES
Voting for IASR President-Elect
Nomination for Best Student Manuscript
Submission of Brief Communication Abstracts
Feb. 1 – Feb. 28, 2015
Feb. 16, 2015 (send to [email protected])
Feb. 27, 2015 (send to [email protected])
Submissions for the IASR SRDA
March 16, 2015 (send to [email protected])
Symposia, Presenter, & Presidential Abstracts
May 1, 2015 http://www.iasr.org/CMS/node/42
Conference Hotel deadline
May 21, 2015
https://resweb.passkey.com/Resweb.do?mode=welcome_ei_new&eventID=12172723
Submission of Poster Abstracts
May 25, 2015 http://www.iasr.org/CMS/node/42
Early Registration
Late Registration
On-site Registration
May 31, 2015 (11:59pm EST)
July 31, 2015 (11:59pm EST)
August 9, 2015 (9:00am EST)
Submission of Symposia Proposals and
Suggested Invited Plenary Speakers for 2016
July 25, 2015 http://www.iasr.org/CMS/node/44
Registration site: www.regonline.com/iasr2015
Remember to pay your 2015 dues!!!