Biophysical Society 59th Annual Meeting Program Guide

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IX Biophysical Society 59 th Annual Meeting, Baltimore, Maryland
Individuals Requiring Assistance
Attendees requiring special assistance during the meeting should
visit the Society Meeting Office in the VIP Lounge of the Baltimore
Convention Center, or call (410) 649-6206. Society staff will do their
best to accommodate requests; however, we cannot assure that special
needs will be met without prior notice.
Internet Access
Wireless internet access is available free-of-charge throughout the
common areas of the Baltimore Convention Center, excluding the
Exhibit Hall.
In addition, a Cyber Café is located in the Charles Street Lobby
outside of the Exhibit Hall. Attendees can access the internet for
free on one of the available computers. Usage time is limited to 10
minutes per session when others are waiting.
Saturday 8:00 am–7:30 pm
Sunday–Tuesday 7:30 am–10:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am–12:30 pm
Mobile App and Desktop Planner
The Biophysical Society’s new “BPS 360” mobile application
is available for download in the Apple App Store, Google Play,
Windows Store, and as an HTML 5 website for all other devices.
You can view/create schedules, view abstracts, and interact virtually
with other attendees when using the app and sync it with the desktop
planner.
Parking
The Baltimore Convention Center does not include a public
parking facility. There are many public garages located around
the city and within walking distance of the Center.
Photography
Registration for the meeting implies consent to having photographs
taken and to their use by officials of the Biophysical Society, or their
representatives, for editorial and promotional purposes, on the Society
website, social media outlets, and publications. Recordings of any
kind (audio taping, videotaping, camera, tablets, or cell phones) in the
session rooms, Exhibit Hall, and poster areas are strictly prohibited,
unless accompanied by a member of the Society staff. Any individual
seen taking photographs of any session or presentation will be escorted
out by security.
Poster Pickup
Posters ordered in advance through Tray, Inc. will be available for
pick up at the Baltimore Convention Center in the Charles Street
Lobby near the entrance to the Exhibit Hall during the following
hours:
Saturday 3:00 pm–7:00 pm
Sunday–Tuesday 8:00 am–4:00 pm
Wednesday 7:00 am–9:00 am
Poster Sessions, Exhibit Hall A-E
Sunday–Wednesday
The Exhibit Hall will open at 8:00 am each morning. It
will remain open for poster viewing until 10:00 pm each
night, except for Tuesday, when it will close at 4:30 pm
for safety purposes during exhibit tear down. Posters are
arranged according to topic. Your poster board number begins
with “B.” On the day of presentation, authors assigned odd-
numbered poster boards should present from 1:45–2:45 pm
(10:30–11:30 am on Wednesday); even-numbered posters should
present from 2:45–3:45 pm (11:30 am–12:30 pm on Wednesday).
Other hours, day or evening, may be posted by the authors as
desired. Additionally, authors may leave notepaper so that visitors
may request an appointment. Abstracts submitted after October
1, 2014, are scheduled each day, Sunday-Wednesday, during
the regular poster sessions. These board numbers will begin
with “LB.” See Addendum for listing of abstracts.
Posters are to be removed by 5:00 pm on Sunday and Monday,
4:30 pm on Tuesday in order to accommodate Exhibits tear
down, and 3:00 pm on Wednesday. Please do not leave materials
or belongings under poster boards or in the poster area. The
Society is not responsible for any articles left in the poster area.
Prayer Room, Room 305
A room will be available for worship or other personal prayer from:
Saturday–Tuesday 8:00 am–10:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am–3:30 pm
Raffles
Exhibitor Raffle: Want to win an Apple iPad Air? Earn raffle
entries by visiting with exhibitors Sunday, February 8, through
Tuesday, February 10, to collect tickets. The more booths you
visit, the more chances to win. Drop the raffle tickets at the
Society Booth, in the Charles Street Lobby, by 3:00 pm Tuesday,
February 10. The winner will be announced in the Exhibit Hall at
3:00 pm Tuesday afternoon—you must be present at the Meeting
to win. Good luck!
Wednesday Poster Session Raffle: Attend the Wednesday poster
sessions in the Exhibit Hall for a chance to win a Kindle Fire! Drop
your ticket in the ballot box in the Exhibit Hall. Winner will be
announced at 12:30 pm on Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall. You
must be present in the Exhibit Hall to win.
Registration Hours, Charles Street Lobby
Friday 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
Saturday 8:00 am–6:30 pm
Sunday–Tuesday 7:30 am–5:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am–3:00 pm
Social Media
The Society staff will be updating its Facebook page, Twitter
feed, and Blog with Annual Meeting information throughout the
meeting. Follow us on:
Twitter: @BiophysicalSoc, use hashtag #BPS15
Facebook:
Blog:
Society Booth, Charles Street Lobby
Stop by the Society Booth to purchase BPS merchandise, pick
up Society publications, learn about Society programs, drop off
exhibitor raffle tickets, or fill out a membership application.
Friday 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
Saturday 8:00 am–6:30 pm
Sunday–Tuesday 7:30 am–5:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am–3:00 pm