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29th Annual Meeting
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| When: | June 5 - 9, 2009 |
| Where: | Caribe Royale Hotel and Convention Center Orlando, FL USA |
Conference Headquarters
The conference headquarters, the Caribe Royale Hotel and Convention Center, is located central to all of Orlando's exciting world-famous attractions, just off I-4 and only minutes from theme parks, shopping and the Orlando International Airport. It is the largest all-suite resort in Florida. Guests can enjoy being close to major leisure activities, including factory outlet shopping at two outlet malls within 3 miles, and Walt Disney World Theme Parks®, Downtown Disney®, and Universal Studios, all within 10 miles. The Caribe Royale also offers business services, three restaurants and a lounge onsite, fitness center, two tennis courts, two outdoor pools, plus golf courses nearby. For your dining pleasure, you can choose Montego's for exquisite continental cuisine, Cafe Largo Pizzeria and Deli, or Calypso's for casual food in the pool area.
The hotel provides scheduled free shuttle buses for guests wishing to travel to Walt Disney World Theme Parks® and an evening shuttle to Downtown Disney®.
Visit the Caribe Royale web site to learn more, to make reservations using a customized link, and to view a video highlighting the amenities of this first class hotel. Reservations can also be made by phone at (800) 823-8300. Be sure to mention that you are part of the American Society of Reproductive Immunology to get special group rates.
Group Rates
Special group rates are as follows:
| Room Type | Group Rate (USD) |
| Queen Double | $149 |
| Standard King | $149 |
| King Deluxe | $169 |
| Executive Suite | $349 |
| Villas | $274 |
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- Group Name: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR REPRODUCT
- Meeting: Friday, June 05, 2009 - Wednesday, June 10, 2009
- Group Access:
- Group ID: 5500
- Password: 37006272
Reservations must be made on or before May 7, 2009.
Registration Fees
Registration fees will be set shortly.
Scientific Program
Presidential Symposium — HIV
Morgane Bomsel, INSERM; Ashley Haase, Columbia; Robin Shattock, London
Lupus and Pregnancy
Vikki Abrahams, Yale; TBA
Funding Opportunites for Reproductive Immunology
Koji Yoshinaga, NIH; Michael Katz, March of Dimes
Novel Concepts of Endometrial Function
Nasser Chegini, Florida; Caroline Gargett, Monash
Preterm Birth
Morgan Peltier, Winthrop; Emmit Hirsch, Northwestern University
Preeclampsia
Kirk Conrad, Florida; Ananth Karumanchi, Harvard
Chlamydial Infections
Gary Entrican, Moredun; Priscilla Wyrick, East Tennessee State
New Models for Pregnancy Perturbations
Karen McDowell, Kentucky; Kevin Sinclair, Nottingham, Tod Hansen, Colorado State
Herpes Papillomavirus
Kevin Ault, Emory; Betsy Herold, Albert Einstein
Blackwell Munksgaard Lecture
TBA
Herr Lecture
Lucia Mincheva-Nilsson, Umea
Social Events
A unique feature of the 29th Annual Meeting is a scheduled free period on Monday, June 8th. Plans have been made to give attendees the opportunity to explore Orlando's theme parks, natural attractions and cultural amenities. Make your own way to the destination of your choice or sign up for one or more organized tours held on Monday, June 8th, and Wednesday, June 10th. Tours on June 8th include an airboat tour, a half day in charming Winter Park, Florida or an eco safari tour. On June 10th, a kayaking ecotour or parasailing adventure is available. See the flyer for more information.
The Annual Awards Banquet, scheduled for Tuesday, June 9th, is open to all attendees at no additional charge. Additional tickets for guests may be purchased during registration.
Weather
It is hot and humid in Orlando in June. The average daily high temperature in January is 33°C (91°F) while the average daily temperature is 22°C (72°F). It is usually sunny although sudden, violent and short thunderstorms are very common in the afternoon. Bring an umbrella or poncho if travelling outside in the afternoon. Sunscreen is essential when bathing or outside for extended periods. Regardless of the weather, we can promise you good science and good times! For the meeting, we are asking all participants, both speakers and attendees, to dress casually – bermuda shorts and golf shorts are fine!
Travel by Car
The Caribe Royale is located just off Interstate 4. The hotel has a detailed set of driving instructions on their website. Or see Google Maps for directions.
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Just minutes and 16 miles from the meeting hotel, the Orlando International Airport (MCO) is one of the 30 busiest airports in the world, accomodating over 30 million passengers per year. The Orlando International Airport (MCO) is served by most domestic airlines and a wide selection of international airlines. See also Google driving directions.
Mears Transportation offers shuttles from the airport to the resort for $32 (USD) round trip or $19 (USD) one way. Transportation by Luxury Sedan is also available from Mears.
Taxi service is also available from the MCO.
If travelling by rental car, follow 417 South (Central Florida Greenway) from the airport to Exit #6. Follow to World Center Drive (Do NOT turn right onto International Drive). After the streetlight, the hotel is located on the right side. Tolls for this drive will total ~$2 (USD)
Parking
Parking is available at the Caribe Royale Resort free of charge for those staying at the hotel and attending the conference.
Useful Links
Orlando Convention and Visitors Bureau
Thank You to our Sponsors
National Institutes of Health
Agricultural Experiment Station
Thanks to everyone who attended the 28th Annual Meeting that was successfully held in Chicago, IL.
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