Biophysical Society 63rd Annual Meeting | Program Guide

General Information All functions will be held in the Baltimore Convention 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 the Charles Street Lobby. Guest registration is only for admittance to the Opening Mixer on Saturday night and Reception on Monday night. It does not include admission to scientific sessions, posters, or exhibits. There is a $30 fee to reprint a lost or forgotten badge. Banking and Currency Exchange Foreign currency exchange and other bank transactions can be done dur- ing regular bank business hours at Bank of America, 100 South Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. ATMs are also available in the Baltimore Business Center, 300 Level The Baltimore Convention Center provides a full-service business center for the convenience of attendees and exhibitors. Services include photo- copying, faxing, computer work stations, and printing services. Shipping is provided through UPS. The business center is located in the Pratt Street Lobby adjacent to Room 334. To contact the business center, call 410-649-7194 or email Eking@abcimaging.com. Sunday 9:00 am–12:30 pm Monday–Friday 8:30 am–4:30 pm Career Development Center, Exhibit Hall 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 Baltimore Convention 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 at the Society Help Desk located at registration in the Charles Street Lobby or in the Society Meeting Office, in the VIP Lounge, Charles Street 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. Convention Center. Monday–Thursday 9:00 am–5:00 pm 9:00 am–6:00 pm Friday Saturday & Sunday Closed

Coat Check/Luggage Storage, Charles Street Lobby The cost is $3.00 per item. 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 Baltimore? Meet at the Society Booth each evening, Sunday through Tuesday, at 6:00 pm where a BPS member will coordinate dinner at a local restaurant. Exhibits, Exhibit Hall A-E The Exhibit Hall features the most advanced equipment, products, services, and publications available. A list of exhibitors as of January 18, 2019, can be found beginning on page 170. Please see Addendum for those registered after January 18, 2019. Exhibitor Passport Competition Pick up a Passport Competition booklet inside the entrance of the Exhibit Hall. Visit participating exhibitors, get your passport stamped, drop your passport at the Society Booth located in the Charles Street Lobby before 2:30 pm Tuesday. Winner will be accounced on Tuesday at 3:00 pm in the Exhibit Hall. You must be present at the drawing to win. Good luck! Family Room, Room 335 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. Sunday Monday Tuesday 10:00 am–5:00 pm 10:00 am–5:00 pm 10:00 am–4:00 pm

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, Exhibit Hall E In case of medical emergency, dial 7055 from any house phone or 410- 649-7055 from a cell phone. The First Aid room is located behind Hall E. 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

VIII