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29th Annual Meeting
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| When: | June 5 - 9, 2009 |
| Where: | Caribe Royale Hotel and Convention Center Orlando, FL USA |
Conference Headquarters
The conference headquarters, the Caribe Royale Hotel and Convention Center, is located central to all of Orlando's exciting world-famous attractions, just off I-4 and only minutes from theme parks, shopping and the Orlando International Airport. It is the largest all-suite resort in Florida. Guests can enjoy being close to major leisure activities, including factory outlet shopping at two outlet malls within 3 miles, and Walt Disney World Theme Parks®, Downtown Disney®, and Universal Studios, all within 10 miles. The Caribe Royale also offers business services, three restaurants and a lounge onsite, fitness center, two tennis courts, two outdoor pools, plus golf courses nearby. For your dining pleasure, you can choose Montego's for exquisite continental cuisine, Cafe Largo Pizzeria and Deli, or Calypso's for casual food in the pool area.
The hotel provides scheduled free shuttle buses for guests wishing to travel to Walt Disney World Theme Parks® and an evening shuttle to Downtown Disney®.
Visit the Caribe Royale web site to learn more, to make reservations using a customized link, and to view a video highlighting the amenities of this first class hotel. Reservations can also be made by phone at (800) 823-8300. Be sure to mention that you are part of the American Society of Reproductive Immunology to get special group rates.
Group Rates
Special group rates are as follows:
| Room Type | Group Rate (USD) |
| Queen Double | $149 |
| Standard King | $149 |
| King Deluxe | $169 |
| Executive Suite | $349 |
| Villas | $274 |
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- Group Name: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR REPRODUCT
- Meeting: Friday, June 05, 2009 - Wednesday, June 10, 2009
- Group Access:
- Group ID: 5500
- Password: 37006272
Reservations must be made on or before May 7, 2009.
Trainee Travel Awards
The ASRI will make several $500 travel awards to students and trainees who submit an abstract or who attend the Postgraduate Course. Awards for students presenting abstracts will be based on the quality of the abstract. Special grants are also available to students working with farm animal models. Funding for travel grants is provided by the ASRI, NIH and USDA. Go to the Trainee Travel Award application.
Abstract Submission
Abstract submission is now closed. Thank you to everyone who submitted abstracts.
Posters
Abstracts will be presented as posters. A few abstracts will also be selected for a short oral presentation in addition to the poster display.
Posters are to be set up on June 7th from 9 to 11 AM and must be taken down by 5 PM on June 8th. The poster session, accompanied by a wine and cheese reception, will be June 7th from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM.
NOTE THE SIZE OF POSTERS IS DIFFERENT FROM PAST YEARS. Posters must not exceed 3.5 feet high by 3.5 feet wide (1.06 m by 1.06 m). Mounting can be achieved with push pins (preferred) or Velcro. Please bring your own mounting materials. Abstract numbers will be indicated on the poster boards. Posters should include the title of the abstract and the names and affiliations of the authors. All information should be readable from distances of four 4 feet (1.2 m) or more.
Registration
We encourage you to save money on your meeting registration by first becoming an ASRI member. If you're already a member, be sure to renew your membership prior to registration to receive the member discount. We are now accepting online registrations for the meeting. We accept Visa, MasterCard and checks.
| Member Type | Fee (USD) |
Member Advance* |
$450 |
Non-Member Advance* |
$570 |
Associate Member† Advance* |
$150 |
| Non-Member Student or Trainee† Advance* (includes students, trainees and non-faculty research staff) |
$350 |
| University of Florida - Local Registrant | $250 |
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* Advance registation is before April 10th. The price increases $100 after April 10th. † Students and trainees may apply for Trainee Travel Awards |
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Scientific Program
To see our complete scientific program, please download the PDF file below:
Download the 29th Annual Meeting Program (260KB)
Post Graduate Course
A post graduate course will precede the main meeting on June 5, 2009. The post graduate course, organized in conjunction with annual ASRI meetings, is an evolving theme and designed to acquaint attendees with new questions and new techniques underlying the normal and abnormal events at the maternal-fetal interface. Trainee travel awards will be given to the clinical and laboratory scientists in early training stage. Be sure to sign up for the course when you register!
Gusdon Award
Each year, the Dr. John Gusdon Memorial New Investigator Award is awarded to a new investigator with trainee status (i.e., graduate student, postdoctoral scientist, or resident) who has made a significant contribution by presenting an outstanding research paper during the annual meeting of the ASRI. This award is given annually in memory of Dr. John Gusdon, a founding member of the ASRI, and an advocate of student participation in ASRI meetings. Abstracts are evaluated by a committee and the top 5 competitors selected to make an oral presentation at the meeting (in addition to a poster). When you submit your abstract, please denote whether you would like to be considered for the Gusdon Award. Also, be sure to read the instructions to complete your application for this award.
Banquet
The Annual Awards Banquet, scheduled for Tuesday, June 9th, is open to all attendees at no additional charge. Additional tickets for guests may be purchased during registration.
Weather
It is hot and humid in Orlando in June. The average daily high temperature in January is 33°C (91°F) while the average daily temperature is 22°C (72°F). It is usually sunny although sudden, violent and short thunderstorms are very common in the afternoon. Bring an umbrella or poncho if travelling outside in the afternoon. Sunscreen is essential when bathing or outside for extended periods. Regardless of the weather, we can promise you good science and good times! For the meeting, we are asking all participants, both speakers and attendees, to dress casually – bermuda shorts and golf shorts are fine!
Travel by Car
The Caribe Royale is located just off Interstate 4. The hotel has a detailed set of driving instructions on their website. Or see Google Maps for directions.
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Just minutes and 16 miles from the meeting hotel, the Orlando International Airport (MCO) is one of the 30 busiest airports in the world, accomodating over 30 million passengers per year. The Orlando International Airport (MCO) is served by most domestic airlines and a wide selection of international airlines. See also Google driving directions.
Mears Transportation offers shuttles from the airport to the resort for $32 (USD) round trip or $19 (USD) one way. Transportation by Luxury Sedan is also available from Mears.
Taxi service is also available from the MCO.
If travelling by rental car, follow 417 South (Central Florida Greenway) from the airport to Exit #6. Follow to World Center Drive (Do NOT turn right onto International Drive). After the streetlight, the hotel is located on the right side. Tolls for this drive will total ~$2 (USD)
Parking
Parking is available at the Caribe Royale Resort free of charge for those staying at the hotel and attending the conference.
Useful Links
Orlando Convention and Visitors Bureau
Thank You to our Sponsors
We extend our sincere thanks to our sponsors.
- Columbia Pharmacy Inc.
National Institutes of Health
Agricultural Experiment Station
Thanks to everyone who attended the 28th Annual Meeting that was successfully held in Chicago, IL.
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