BPS2024 Full Program & Abstracts

Parking There are many parking options – both garages and lots – conveniently located within blocks of the Pennsylvania Convention Center Rates at parking garages and lots vary based on location and are subject to change Additionally, Philadelphia has thousands of metered spots throughout the city Many metered spaces have been updated to a kiosk system, which accept a variety of payment methods – including bills and credit cards – and issue a printed ticket to place in your windshield Meter timing and rates may vary based on location Please pay attention to the posted sig nage for time limits, hours, and rates You may also park via the meterUP app, which allows you to pay for parking directly from your phone Simply park wherever you see a meterUP sign and follow the posted instructions Features of the mobile app include parking expiration alerts, as well as the option to extend your parking time remotely or stop time early to avoid paying for unused minutes Poster Pickup Posters ordered in advance through Tray Printing will be available for pick up at the Pennsylvania Convention Center Exhibit Hall entrance during the following hours: Saturday 4:00 pm –7:00 pm Sunday–Tuesday 9:00 am –11:00 am and 1:00 pm –4:00 pm No Wednesday Pick-up Poster Sessions, Exhibit Hall AB Sunday–Wednesday The Exhibit Hall will open at 8:00 am each morning It will remain open for poster viewing until 10:00 pm each night, except for Tuesday, when it will close at 4:00 pm for safety purposes during exhibit tear down Posters are arranged according to topic Your poster board number begins with “B ” On the day of presentation, authors assigned odd-numbered poster boards should present at 1:45 pm –2:45 pm (10:30 am –11:30 am on Wednesday); even-numbered posters should present at 2:45 pm –3:45 pm , (11:30 am –12:30 pm on Wednesday) Other hours, day or evening, may be posted by the authors as desired Additionally, authors may leave note paper so that visitors may request an appointment Abstracts submitted after October 4, 2023, are scheduled each day, Sunday–Wednesday, dur ing the regular poster sessions These board assignments will begin with “LB” Posters are to be removed by 5:30 pm on Sunday and Monday, by 4:00 pm on Tuesday to accommodate exhibit teardown, and by 3:00 pm on Wednesday Please do not leave materials or belongings under poster boards or in the poster area The Society is not responsible for any articles left in the poster area Raffles Exhibitor Raffle: Want to win a Samsung Galaxy Tablet? Pick up an Exhibitor Passport Competition booklet inside the entrance of the Exhibit Hall Visit participating exhibitors, talk to them to find out the answer to their questions, get your passport stamped, and drop off your passport at the Society Booth located at Registration Bridge East Entrance before 2:30 pm on Tuesday, February 13 The winner will be announced on Tuesday at 3:00 pm in the Exhibit Hall You must be present at the drawing to win Good luck! Wednesday Poster Session Raffle: Attend the Wednesday poster sessions in the Exhibit Hall for a chance to win a Fitbit Versa! Drop your ticket in the ballot box in the Exhibit Hall The winner will be announced at 12:30 pm on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall You must be present in the Exhibit Hall to win Good luck! Stop by the Society Booth to answer the biophysics trivia question for a chance to win a t-shirt each day Saturday–Tuesday

Family Room, Room 301 & 302 The Family Room is equipped with diapers, wipes, labels for breast milk, plastic bags for disposing of diapers, electrical outlets for pumps, 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 –3:00 pm Two “Mamava” lactation suites are available for nursing mothers The units are self-contained pods, each equipped with a comfortable bench, an electrical outlet, and lockable door One pod is positioned near the Concierge Desk on the Convention Center’s second level between Halls A and B The second pod is located on the street level on the Broad and Arch Concourse First Aid, Exhibit Hall AB In case of medical emergency, dial 4911 from any house phone or 215-418-4911 The First Aid room is located in the back of Exhibit Hall B 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 –6:30 pm Sunday 7:30 am –6:30 pm Monday 7:30 am –9:00 pm Tuesday 7:30 am –6:30 pm Wednesday 7:30 am –3:30 pm Individuals Requiring Assistance Attendees requiring special assistance during the meeting should visit the Society Meeting Office in Room 304 Society staff will do their best to accommodate requests, however, we cannot ensure that special needs will be met without prior notice Internet Access Wireless Internet access is available free-of-charge in the lobby and common spaces of the Pennsylvania Convention Center, excluding the Exhibit Hall and meeting rooms Meditation Room, Room 305 A room will be available for attendees to use for quiet meditation or prayer Saturday–Tuesday 8:00 am –10:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am –3:30 pm Mobile App and Desktop Planner The Biophysical Society’s Official Mobile App is available for download in the App Store and the Google Play Store iOS and Android Users can search for “Biophysical Society Events” to download the App We do not support native apps for Windows Mobile; however, those users may access our mobile-friendly Desktop Planner at www biophysics org/2024meeting Using the Mobile App you can view and create schedules, view abstracts/authors/exhibitors, receive event alerts from BPS, join the conversation on social media, find and interact virtually with other attendees, and sync itineraries that were created with the Desktop Planner

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