Biophysical Society 58
th
Annual Meeting, San Francisco, California
VIII
General Information
All functions will be held in the Moscone Center, 747 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA 94103, unless noted otherwise.
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 North
Lobby. Guest registration 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
during 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–Friday 9:00 am–6:00 pm
Saturday
9:00 am–2:00 pm
Sunday
Closed
ATM is open 24 hours.
Business Center, Lower North Lobby
The Moscone Center provides a full service business center for
the convenience of attendees and exhibitors. Services include
photocopying, faxing, computer work stations, and printing services.
Shipping is provided through UPS. To contact the business center,
call (415) 974-4080 or email
.
Sunday
10:00 am–5:00 pm
Monday
10:00 am–5:00 pm
Tuesday
10:00 am–5:00 pm
Wednesday
10:00 am–3:00 pm
Career Center, Room 300
Services are available for both those seeking a position and
employers with positions to fill. Please note, the career 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
Wednesday
8:00 am–12:00 noon
Certificates of Attendance
Certificates of Attendance may be obtained in person in the Society
Meeting Office, Room 120, or at the Society Help Desk located at
registration in the North Lobby.
Child Care
Child care is provided by KiddieCorp. On-site registration is available
on a limited basis. Visit the BPS Meeting Office, Room 120, for
additional information.
Coat Check/Luggage Storage, North Lobby
The cost is $2.00 per checked coat or small handbag and $3.00 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
8:00 am–7:30 pm
Sunday–Tuesday
7:30 am–6:30 pm
Wednesday
7:30 am–4:00 pm
Daily Meet-up
Interested in making new acquaintances and experiencing the cuisine
of San Francisco? Meet at the Society Booth each evening at 5:30 pm
where a BPS member will coordinate dinner at a local restaurant.
Exhibits, Exhibit Hall D
The Exhibit Hall features the most advanced equipment, products,
services, and publications available. A list of exhibitors as of 11/18/13
can be found beginning on page 218. Please see Addendum for
those registered after 11/19/13.
Sunday
10:00 am–5:00 pm
Monday
10:00 am–5:00 pm
Tuesday
10:00 am–5:00 pm
Exhibitor Coupons
Pick up the Exhibitor Coupons at the on-site registration counters
and inside the Exhibit Hall next to the push pin stations. The
coupons are valid for special offers and discounts on exhibiting
company’s products and services.
Family Room, Room 112
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
Saturday
8:00 am–7:00 pm
Sunday–Tuesday 7:30 am–10:00 pm
Wednesday
8:00 am–3:30 pm
First Aid, Exhibit Hall D
In case of medical emergency, dial x511 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
8:00 am–10:00 pm
Sunday
7:30 am–10:00 pm
Monday
7:30 am–10:00 pm
Tuesday
7:30 am–10:00 pm
Wednesday
7:30 am–3:00 pm
Hotel Telephone Numbers
Marriott Marquis
(415) 896-1600
W San Francisco
(415) 777-5300
Westin San Francisco Market Street
(415) 974-6400
Intercontinental San Francisco
(415) 616-6500
Courtyard Marriott San Francisco Downtown (415) 947-0700
Grand Hyatt San Francisco
(415) 398-1234
Parc 55 Wyndham San Francisco - Union Square (415) 392-8000
Sir Francis Drake Hotel
(415) 392-7755
Clift Hotel
(415) 775-4700
Hotel Abri
(415) 392-8800
The Palace Hotel
(415) 512-1111
Mystic Hotel by Charlie Palmer
(415) 400-0500
The Mosser Hotel
(415) 986-4400
Chancellor Hotel
(415) 362-2004
Villa Florence Hotel
(415) 397-7700
Serrano Hotel
(415) 885-2500
