Biophysical Society 62nd Annual Meeting | Program Guide

General Information All functions will be held in the Moscone Center , unless otherwise noted.

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 South Lobby. Guest registra- tion 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 dur- ing regular bank business hours at Bank of America, Market Street and Powell Street, 1 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102. ATMs are also available in the Moscone Center. Monday–Thursday 9:00 am–5:00 pm Friday 9:00 am–6:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am–2:00 pm Sunday Closed Business Center, North Lower Lobby The Moscone Center provides a full-service business center for the convenience of attendees and exhibitors. Services include photocopy- ing, 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–Tuesday 10:00 am–5:00 pm Career Development Center, South, Lower Level, Room 1 and 2 Services are available for both those seeking a position and employers with positions to fill. Please note, the career development 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 Certificates of Attendance Certificates of Attendance may be obtained in person in the Society Meeting Office, in South Lobby, Room 105, or at the Society Help Desk located at registration in the South Lobby. Code of Conduct The Biophysical Society Annual Meeting provides an environment that encourages free and respectful expression and exchange of scientific ideas. Please review the code of conduct policy (page VI) that all meeting participants must follow.

Coat Check/Luggage Storage, South Lobby The cost is $3.00 per checked coat or small handbag and $4.00 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

8:30 am–7:30 pm 7:30 am–6:30 pm 7:30 am–4:00 pm

Sunday–Tuesday

Wednesday

Dinner Meet-ups Interested in making new acquaintances and experiencing the cuisine of San Francisco? Meet at the Society Booth each evening, Sunday through Tuesday, at 5:30 pm where a BPS member will coordinate dinner at a local restaurant. Exhibits, South Hall ABC The Exhibit Hall features the most advanced equipment, products, services, and publications available. A list of exhibitors as of January 10, 2018, can be found beginning on page 183. Please see Addendum for those registered after January 11, 2018.

Sunday Monday Tuesday

10:00 am–5:00 pm 10:00 am–5:00 pm 10:00 am–4:00 pm

Exhibitor Coupons Pick up the Exhibitor Coupons at the on-site registration counters and inside the Exhibit Hall entrance. The coupons are valid for special offers and discounts on exhibiting companies’ products and services. Family Room, South Level Three, Room 305 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 8:00 am–7:00 pm 7:30 am–10:00 pm 8:00 am–3:30 pm

Saturday

Sunday–Tuesday

Wednesday

First Aid, South, Lower Level In case of medical emergency, dial 511 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 Sunday Monday Tuesday

8:00 am–6:30 pm 7:30 am–6:30 pm 7:30 am–9:00 pm 7:30 am–6:30 pm 7:30 am–3:30 pm

Wednesday

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