A conference cruise—to the Bahamas—leaving from and returning to Manhattan, New York, on board the luxurious Norwegian Jewel.
EDUCATIONAL TOPICS
You’ll hear from speakers renowned in their fields, including:
Dr. Michael West
Extending Healthy Lifespans: Is aging a disease?
Dr. West is Chief Executive Officer of BioTime, Inc. and Embryome Sciences, Inc. of Alameda, California. The companies are focused on developing an array of research and therapeutic products using human embryonic stem cell technology. He received his Ph.D. from Baylor College of Medicine in 1989 concentrating on the biology of cellular aging. He has focused his academic and business career on the application of developmental biology to the age-related degenerative disease.
Professor Martha J. Farah
Building a Better Brain: Can we become smarter, happier people?
Martha Farah is a Walter H. Annenberg Professor of Natural Sciences and Director of the Center for Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Pennsylvania. She was awarded her Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology from Harvard University in 1983. Dr. Farah has received a Troland Research Award from the National Academy of Sciences, and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association for Psychological Science.
Daily programs will consist of a 10:00 am to 12:00 noon session and a 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm session featuring the expert presenters shown above.
There will be no educational programming while docked in the Bahamas.
CRUISE ITINERARY
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SHORE EXCURSIONS
In addition to exclusive on-board educational programming, state-of-the art exercise facilities, fabulous entertainment options and other leisure activities, this cruise offers a delightful range of shore activities.
• Snorkeling and parasailing at Great Stirrup Cay.
• Close encounters with dolphins and rays at Nassau.
• Shopping, sunbathing, water parks, and more!
REGISTRATION
Total cost per person (based on double occupancy) starts at $678.76.
For details and complete information on stateroom options, click here. Or call 1-800-422-0711 Monday through Saturday, 8:30am to 6:00pm (Eastern time).