BPS Program Book 2014

General Information All functions will be held in the Moscone Center, 747 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA 94103, unless noted otherwise.

Badges Badges are required for admission to all scientific sessions, including Saturday subgroup symposia, poster areas, exhibits, and social functions. A guest badge, for non-scientific guests, can be purchased for $65 at the on-site Registration Counter located in the North Lobby. Guest registration includes admittance to the Opening Mixer on Saturday night and Reception on Monday night. It does not include admission to scientific sessions, posters, or exhibits. Banking and Currency Exchange Foreign currency exchange and other bank transactions can be done during regular bank business hours at Bank of America, Market Street and Powell Street, 1 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA 94102. ATMs

Daily Meet-up Interested in making new acquaintances and experiencing the cuisine of San Francisco? Meet at the Society Booth each evening at 5:30 pm where a BPS member will coordinate dinner at a local restaurant. Exhibits, Exhibit Hall D The Exhibit Hall features the most advanced equipment, products, services, and publications available. A list of exhibitors as of 11/18/13 can be found beginning on page 218. Please see Addendum for those registered after 11/19/13. Sunday 10:00 am–5:00 pm Monday 10:00 am–5:00 pm Tuesday 10:00 am–5:00 pm Exhibitor Coupons Pick up the Exhibitor Coupons at the on-site registration counters and inside the Exhibit Hall next to the push pin stations. The coupons are valid for special offers and discounts on exhibiting The Family Room is equipped with diapers, electrical outlets for pumps, labels for breast milk, plastic bags for disposing of diapers, a small refrigerator, private areas for nursing, and a small area for rest and play. Friday 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Saturday 8:00 am–7:00 pm Sunday–Tuesday 7:30 am–10:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am–3:30 pm First Aid, Exhibit Hall D In case of medical emergency, dial x511 from any house phone or (415) 974-4021 from a cell phone. For other minor medical needs, this room will be staffed with First Aid Administrators trained in First Aid Response during the hours below. Saturday 8:00 am–10:00 pm Sunday 7:30 am–10:00 pm Monday 7:30 am–10:00 pm Tuesday 7:30 am–10:00 pm Wednesday 7:30 am–3:00 pm Hotel Telephone Numbers Marriott Marquis (415) 896-1600 W San Francisco (415) 777-5300 Westin San Francisco Market Street (415) 974-6400 Intercontinental San Francisco (415) 616-6500 Courtyard Marriott San Francisco Downtown (415) 947-0700 Grand Hyatt San Francisco (415) 398-1234 Parc 55 Wyndham San Francisco - Union Square (415) 392-8000 Sir Francis Drake Hotel (415) 392-7755 Clift Hotel (415) 775-4700 Hotel Abri (415) 392-8800 The Palace Hotel (415) 512-1111 Mystic Hotel by Charlie Palmer (415) 400-0500 The Mosser Hotel (415) 986-4400 Chancellor Hotel (415) 362-2004 Villa Florence Hotel (415) 397-7700 Serrano Hotel (415) 885-2500 company’s products and services. Family Room, Room 112

are also available in the Moscone Center. Monday–Friday 9:00 am–6:00 pm Saturday 9:00 am–2:00 pm Sunday Closed ATM is open 24 hours. Business Center, Lower North Lobby

The Moscone Center provides a full service business center for the convenience of attendees and exhibitors. Services include photocopying, faxing, computer work stations, and printing services. Shipping is provided through UPS. To contact the business center, call (415) 974-4080 or email facilityservices@moscone.com. Sunday 10:00 am–5:00 pm Monday 10:00 am–5:00 pm Tuesday 10:00 am–5:00 pm Wednesday 10:00 am–3:00 pm Career Center, Room 300 Services are available for both those seeking a position and employers with positions to fill. Please note, the career center is the only place to post job openings. Unauthorized notices placed elsewhere in the Moscone Center will be removed. Saturday 12:00 noon–7:00 pm Sunday–Tuesday 8:00 am–5:30 pm Wednesday 8:00 am–12:00 noon Certificates of Attendance Certificates of Attendance may be obtained in person in the Society Meeting Office, Room 120, or at the Society Help Desk located at registration in the North Lobby. Child Care Child care is provided by KiddieCorp. On-site registration is available on a limited basis. Visit the BPS Meeting Office, Room 120, for additional information. Coat Check/Luggage Storage, North Lobby The cost is $2.00 per checked coat or small handbag and $3.00 per checked luggage. Please do not bring luggage to meeting rooms. If you are planning to check items, please plan to arrive early to ensure that you are not late for sessions due to long lines. Saturday 8:00 am–7:30 pm Sunday–Tuesday 7:30 am–6:30 pm Wednesday 7:30 am–4:00 pm

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