Workshop information
Abstract submission
Timelines for abstracts submission will be published soon. For abstract topics and abstract submission guidelines, please go to the 'Abstracts' tab on this workshop webpage.
Badges
All participants (and accompanying persons during the social event) are kindly requested to wear the badge at all times during the conference.
Bank and Currency
The official currency of the USA is the US Dollar. ATMs are widely available. Credit cards are accepted in larger shops, restaurants and hotels.
Certificate of Attendance
A certificate of attendance can be requested at the conference secretariat during the conference and will be handed out at the end of the workshop.
Climate
In September, the average daytime temperature in Bethesda is 79 F / 26 C
Conference Materials
Conference materials can be obtained upon registration at the registration desk at the Conference Centre
Conference Language
The official conference language will be English.
Disclaimer
This workshop is intended for educational purposes only and aims to offer participants the opportunity to share information. The Organizing Secretariat of this workshop, Virology Education, cannot accept any liability for the scientific content of the sessions or for any claims which may result from the use of information or publications from this workshop.
Virology Education disclaims all liability for injuries or losses of whatever nature incurred by individuals attending the workshop.
Electrical power
Bethesda, like the rest of the continental US, uses 110 V/60 cycle electric power with two flat-blade plugs. More modern receptacles have an additional round grounding pin and remain compatible with the two flat-blade plugs. Visitors using foreign appliances with incompatible plugs or electrical needs must bring an adaptor and/or a voltage converter.
Information on Bethesda
For more extensive general information on Bethesda, MD refer to http://www.bethesda.org/.
Invitation letters
Official letters of invitation, designed to help overcome administrative difficulties in certain countries will be sent on request. They will be extended only to researchers and clinicians actively participating as investigators in the field of XMRV, with preference accorded to doctoral and professional degree level researchers and clinicians. The letters will be sent only after full payment of the conference fee. The letters do not represent a commitment on the part of the organization to provide any financial assistance. Delegates who wish to apply for an invitation letter should contact the conference secretariat. All letters of invitation will be sent by fax unless otherwise requested.
Liability and Insurance
By registering for the conference participants agree that the organizers do not accept responsibility for medical-, travel- or personal insurance. Participants are advised to take out their own insurance policies.
Meeting Venue
National Institutes of Health
Lister Hill Center Auditorium
first floor of Building 38A
10 Center Dr
Bethesda, MD 20814
United States
Organizing Secretariat
Virology Education
Bilstraat 106
35872 BJ Utrecht
phone +31 30 230 7140
fax: +31 30 230 7148
email: info@virology-education.com
Payment and procedure of on-line registration
Your registration will be processed after receipt of payment. Payment can be processed either on line or by fax authorization. The registration fee valid on the day of receipt of registration will be applied, provided that payment is effected immediately. If your payment has not been received within 2 weeks after the on line registration your registration will be cancelled without further notice.
Photographs, audio and video recording
Photographs as well as audio and video recordings are not permitted at the official meeting sessions. Only the official medical writer appointed by the organization may make recordings. All presentations that we were granted permission for will be posted on the workshop website as soon as possible after the meeting is finished, provided the speaker has given permission to do so.
Registration fee, criteria and cancellation conditions
Registration for the conference will be possible from 18 May 2010 until 27 August 2010. Individuals hoping to register after the 27th of August 2010 will only be able to do so on-site (7-8 August). For further information, fees and online registration please go to the registration page of this workshop
Related meetings & events
For the organization of meetings and events with topics related to this workshop we kindly request you to contact the secretariat.
