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20th Annual MABioN Biosafety Hybrid Symposium @ Ames, Iowa
Sponsors
We are grateful to our sponsors who have made this symposium possible.
Important Dates:
- Abstract submission deadline- June 21, 2024
- Early bird registration: $50 for pre-symposium; $100 for symposium registration ends June 28, 2024
- Standard registration: $75 for pre-symposium; $150 for symposium registration
- In-person registration ends July 20, 2024
- Reserved hotel block expires on July 21, 2024
Welcome
The MABioN Annual Symposium is a two day conference for biosafety professionals and others involved in biosafety. The Symposium opens at 1pm on Monday and concludes after lunch on Wednesday. Presentations on various topics related to biosafety are planned for Monday afternoon, all day Tuesday and Wednesday morning. An optional half-day pre-conference workshop will be held Monday morning, and an optional facility tour on Wednesday Morning. Come and network with biosafety professionals in the Midwest area and learn and share information about biosafety. Register separately for the Monday morning workshop, which includes a break and lunch.
Symposium registration includes:
- Breaks on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
- Lunch on Tuesday and Wednesday
- Dinner Reception on Tuesday Night
- Facility Tour on Wednesday. We will be touring the National Centers for Animal Health campus, including a walking tour of the consolidated laboratory facility.
Register separately for the Monday morning pre-symposium workshop, which includes a break and lunch. (Additional fee applies)
Symposium Scientific Program Venues:
Monday & Tuesday (August 5th and 6th)
Also the location of Monday morning's pre-symposium workshop
Iowa State University Alumni Center: Reiman Ballroom
429 Alumni Ln, Ames IA 50011
http://www.isualumnicenter.org/s/565/20/interior-subnav.aspx
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Wednesday (August 7th)
National Centers for Animal Health, USDA
1920 Dayton Ave, Ames IA 50010
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Hotel Information
Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites
2500 University Boulevard, Ames, Iowa 50010
Nightly Rate: $114/night plus applicable state and local taxes (currently 12%) in effect at the time of check-in.
Parking, Wi-Fi, and Breakfast are included
Reserved Block expires on July 21, 2024.
To book the hotel, Click here https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-rooms.16101.html?groupId=K21UE4B5
Or Call the Hotel directly, 515-296-2500, Mention the group name “MABioN” to get the discounted rate
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Monday Evening Social Venue
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Tuesday Dinner Social Venue
Reiman Gardens, Speer Room with catering by Cornbred Barbecue
1407 University Blvd. Ames, Iowa
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Location
Hybrid event
Iowa State Univ & National Centers for Animal Health, USDA
429 Alumni Lane Ames, IA United States, 50011Contact us
If you have any questions, please contact support@mabion.org .