The 54th NW Developmental Biology Meeting will be held virtually on March 15-18, 2021.

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Registration is  open!  Deadline March 8.

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Abstract Submission is open! NEW deadline is Feb 25, 11:59 pm ET.

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Invited Speakers:

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Keynote:      Geraldine Seydoux, Johns Hopkins/HHMI
Education:   Elly Vandegrift, University of Oregon

Plenary:        Celina Juliano, UC Davis

                     Jeff Rasmussen, University of Washington

                     Blake Riggs, San Francisco State University

                     Verónica Di Stilio, University of Washington

                     Kelly Monk, OHSU

                     Dan Grimes, University of Oregon

Organizers: Kryn Stankunas, University of Oregon

                    Clemens Cabernard, University of Washington

Preliminary Program

Monday March 15

     9:15      Celina Juliano

     9:45      Break

     9:50      Short Talks

   10:50      Break

   11:00      Interactive Posters I

   12:00      DEI Workshop: Brian Buchwitz

   12:40      Break

   12:45      Arthur Whitely Lecture:  Geraldine Seydoux

Tuesday March 16

     9:15      Veronica Di Stilio

     9:45      Break

     9:50      Short Talks

   10:50      Break

   11:00      Interactive Posters II

   12:00      Concurrent Workshops:

                      Publication Strategies

                      Machine Learning Image Analysis

   12:40      Break

   12:45      Short Talks

     1:30      Education Seminar: Elly Vandegrift

Wednesday March 17

     9:15      Blake Riggs

     9:45      Break

     9:50      Short Talks

   10:50      Break

   11:00      Interactive Posters III

   12:00      Education workshop: Erica Crespi

   12:40      Break

   12:45      Short Talks

     1:30     Jeff Rasmussen

Thursday March 18

     9:15      Kelly Monk

     9:45      Break

     9:50      Short Talks

   10:50      Break

   11:00      Interactive Posters IV

   12:00      Imaging Workshops

   12:40      Break

   12:45      Short Talks

     1:30      Dan Grimes

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Registration

Registration Deadline: March 8.

Abstract Deadline: February 23

You must also register separately if you submit an abstract

The Society for Developmental Biology subsidizes the meeting and registration fees are scaled to benefit members of the SDB. SDB membership renewals are processed automatically. New membership applications require at least two weeks to process, however, applicants may use their provisional SDB member ID found in their confirmation email to submit an abstract and register. You must be a member of SDB to be considered for Talk and Poster Prizes.

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Research scientists and techs should register as postdoc/scientist.

Off Site Housing

Harrison House Suites

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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WA State Ferry Schedule

Ferry Reservations

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.

Presentation Information

Talks are 12 minutes with 3 minutes for questions.  

Posters will be presented virtually in Remo. More information and instructions will be provided after poster presenters have been selected. 

To be considered for talk or poster prizes you must be a member of SDB!