53rd Annual
NWDB
March 18-21 2020
NW Developmental Biology Meeting
Invited Speakers:
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Keynote: Ruth Lehmann, Skirball Institute
Education: Brian Buchwitz, University of Washington
Plenary: Aakanksha Singvi, Fred Hutch
Danelle Devenport, Princeton
Kelly Monk, OHSU
Takato Imaizumi, University of Washington
Organizers: Clemens Cabernard, University of Washington
Guy Tanentzapf, University of British Columbia
Program
Wednesday March 18
3:00–8:00 Registration and poster set–up
6:30–7:30 Dinner
7:30–8:00 Welcome
8:00–9:30 Education Session:
9:30–11:00 Poster session and mixer
Thursday March 19
7:30–08:30 Breakfast
08:35–9:30 Platform Session I
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10:15–10:40 Coffee break
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10:45–11:30 Platform Session II
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12:30–13:30 Lunch
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13:30–18:30 Free time for interactions, island exploration, etc.
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18:30–19:45 Dinner
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20:00–23:00 Poster session and mixer
Friday March 20
07:30–08:30 Breakfast
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08:40–9:35 Platform Session III
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10:20–10:45 Coffee break
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10:45–12:30 Platform Session IV
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12:30–13:30 Lunch
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13:45–15:15 Platform Session V
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15:15–15:45 Coffee Break
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15:45–17:30 Arthur Whitely Lecture
18:30–19:45 Dinner
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20:00–23:00 Poster session and mixer
Saturday March 21
07:30–08:30 Breakfast
11:00 Last Departure
Registration & Housing
Abstract and Housing Deadline: March 1
Registration Deadline: March 1
You must also register separately if you submit an abstract
Registration SDB Member
Faculty $150
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Postdoc/Scientist $75
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Grad Student $50
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Undergrad $50
Registration Non-member
Faculty $200
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Postdoc/Scientist $100
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Grad Student $65
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Undergrad $60
Housing SDB Member
Faculty $280
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Postdoc/Scientist $135
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Grad Student $80
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Undergrad $70
Housing Non-member
Faculty $330
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Postdoc/Scientist $160
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Grad Student $110
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Undergrad $75
The Society for Developmental Biology subsidizes the meeting and registration fees are scaled to benefit members of the SDB. SDB requires two business days to process renewals and at least two weeks to process new memberships, so be sure you have received confirmation of your renewal or new membership before registering for the NWDB conference. You must be a member of SDB to be considered for Talk and Poster Prizes.
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Registration fees include all meals during the conference, and refreshments during the breaks, poster sessions, and social mixers, regardless of whether you choose to stay on the FHL campus or in the town of Friday Harbor. Housing fees are for the whole meeting.
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Research scientists and techs should register as postdoc/scientist.
Off Site Housing
Friday Harbor Suites
Discount Rates: call 360-378-3031 and mention NWDB
Queen Studio: $127.50
King Deluxe Studio: $136
Queen Suite: $144.50
Double Queen Suite: $161.50
King Suite: $153.00
Two Bedroom Suite: $195.50
Getting to Friday Harbor Laboratories
By Car and Ferry to Friday Harbor
Most attendees travel to the FHL by car and ferry. All ferry service leaves from Anacortes, Washington, approximately 17 miles/ 27 km west of Interstate 5. Driving time from Seattle to Anacortes (80 miles) is about 90 minutes and from Vancouver to Anacortes (150 km) is about two hours. Ferry spots are limited, so reservations are recommended.
Parking is available at the Anacortes ferry terminal, and many attendees leave their vehicles and walk on the ferry. If you choose this option, plan to arrive about 30 minutes early. The distance from town to the FHL is ~ 1.5 miles and walkable (20 min).
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From SeaTac Airport in Seattle to Friday Harbor
Kenmore Airlines offers flights from Boeing Field or Lake Union near downtown Seattle, to the Friday Harbor Airport or Marina for about $330 round trip. For those with flights arriving at Seattle's SeaTac airport, Kenmore Air has a ground transportation option to connect with their flights.