Biophysical Society Bulletin | February 2019

Annual Meeting

What You Should KnowBefore Heading to the Annual Meeting Registration

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Poster Printing Service/Poster Pick-Up Presenting a scientific poster and want to avoid the hassle of transporting it to the meeting? Have it printed by Tray, Inc., and ready for pick-up in the Baltimore Convention Center. Options include a smooth matte vinyl or polyester fabric. Place your order before 12:00 PM Central Time (USA) on Wednesday, February 27, to receive discounted rates. After February 27, rush orders for posters must be submitted at least 48 hours prior to your presentation. RUSH posters submitted will be produced on a first-come, first-serve basis. Tray, Inc. will notify you ASAP via email if they cannot produce your poster on time. Typically, orders submitted on the Friday before the Annual Meeting will not be ready until Monday afternoon.

Look for your registration confirmation with a QR code that will be sent by email, Monday, February 25. Print this confirmation and bring it with you to speed up the process of picking up your badge and meeting materials. Don’t worry if you don’t have your QR code, you can still pick up your badge and materials at the Express Check-In counters using your name. Registration, badge pick-up, scientific sessions, and posters are all located in the Balti- more Convention Center, Charles Street Lobby. Onsite Registration Hours Friday, March 1

3:00 PM–5:00 PM Saturday, March 2 8:00 AM–6:30 PM Sunday, March 3–Tuesday, March 5 7:30 AM–5:00 PM

Housing Confirmation If you booked your hotel reservation through the official BPS housing bureau, CHP Housing, you should have received your confirmation via email. If you have not, contact the housing bureau toll free at 1-800-274-9481. Outside the United States, please call 1-415-813-6088 and select option 4. Art of Science Image Contest The 11 finalist images will be on display in the Exhibit Hall. Remember to stop by and vote for your two favorite images. Voting will be open until 12:00 PM on Tuesday, March 5. Ballots will be distributed with your badge at the onsite registra- tion desks.

Visit the Society Booth located in the Baltimore Convention Center Charles Street Lobby to purchase an Annual Meeting T-Shirt as well as other Society merchandise.

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