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General Information
All functions will be held in the
Los Angeles 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 West 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
during regular bank business hours at the First Republic Bank, 888 S.
Figueroa Street #100, Los Angeles, CA 90017.
Monday–Thursday
9:00 am–5:00 pm
Friday
9:00 am–6:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday
Closed
ATM is open 24 hours.
ATMs are also available in the Los Angeles Convention Center in the
Concourse Corridor as well as in West Hall.
Business Center, Concourse Hall
The Los Angeles Convention 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. The business center is located in the
Concourse Hall, which joins the West Hall and South Hall. To contact the
business center, call (626) 744-1333 or email
rkyle@iqcopy.com.
Saturday – Wednesday
8:30 am–5:00 pm
Career Center, Room 518
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 Los
Angeles 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 in the Society
Meeting Office, in room 509A, or at the Society Help Desk located at
registration in the West 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 (page VI) that all meeting participants
must follow.
Coat Check/Luggage Storage, West Lobby
The cost is $3.00 per checked item. Please do not bring luggage to meet-
ing 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
Sunday–Tuesday
7:30 am–6:30 pm
Wednesday
7:30 am–3:30 pm
Daily Meet-up
Interested in making new acquaintances and experiencing the cuisine of
Los Angeles? 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, West Hall
The Exhibit Hall features the most advanced equipment, products,
services, and publications available. A list of exhibitors as of January 15,
2016 can be found beginning on page 165. Please see Addendum for
those registered after January 15, 2016.
Sunday
10:00 am–5:00 pm
Monday
10:00 am–5:00 pm
Tuesday
10:00 am–4:30 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 507
The Family Room is equipped with diapers, electrical outlets for pumps,
labels for breast milk, plastic bags for disposing of diapers, a small refrig-
erator, 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, Outside Petree Hall
In case of medical emergency, dial x5133 from any house phone or
213-765-4605 from a cell phone. The First Aid Room is located outside
of Petree Hall. For other minor medical needs, this room will be staffed
with First Aid Administrators trained in First Aid Response during the
hours below.
Saturday, February 27 8:00 am–6:30 pm
Sunday, February 28
7:30 am–6:30 pm
Monday, February 29
7:30 am–9:00 pm
Tuesday, March 1
7:30 am–6:30 pm
Wednesday, March 2
7:30 am–9:00 pm