Massachusetts Society for Medical Research and
The Southwest Association for Education in Biomedical Research

We invite you to participate in our 3rd THREE I’s conference held in sunny Tempe Arizona!

March 5-6, 2009

2009 THREE I’s: Harmonization of IACUCs, IBCs and IRBs Conference
Tempe Mission Palms Hotel: Tempe, Arizona

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Don’t MISS this opportunity to travel the road less traveled!

This is the one conference every year that is geared specifically toward IACUCs, IBCs and IRBs and their unique responsibilities.  Apart from of your area of expertise – you will find the THREE I’s conference INFORMATIVE, ENGAGING and ENLIGHTENING!

We have keynote, plenary, general and breakout sessions for two full days, so that you can customize your conference experience!

AND, to catch up on the latest and most valuable products and services, we now have sponsored educational tracks!

IACUC, IBC & IRB TOPICS TO INCLUDE:
 

• Emerging Challenges for Scientists, Biosafety Officers and IBCs

• Scientific Integrity … Animal to Human

• Development of POST APPROVAL COMPLIANCE Program

• Current Challenges for Social/Behavioral Research

• Development of an Oversight Framework

• Emerging Occupational Health Issues: MRSA Infection and Facility Decontamination

• IRB Onus in Minimal Risk Research: Regulatory
  Restrictions or Institutional Implementation? 

• And MORE …
  
  CONFERENCE FACULTY

REGISTRATION

A member registration fee of $425.00 – non member rate $475.00, includes tuition, conference materials, continental breakfast, lunch and breaks for both days of the conference.  Please make checks payable and mail to:  MSMR, Inc., 73 Princeton Street, Suite 311, North Chelmsford, MA 01863 or Fax registration forms to MSMR at 978-251-7683 

Register NOW!  Cancellation Policy:  There will be NO REFUNDS after January 16, 2009.

Questions or Comments? Contact Lynne Walsh at msmr@att.net or call 978-251-1556
 

LOCATION & ACCOMMODATIONS

Tempe Mission Palms Hotel - A block of rooms has been reserved under MSMR­SwAEBR Conference at the rate of $212.00 per night plus 12.07% tax.  In addition to the room rate, there is a daily hospitality fee of $10.95 per room which includes wireless high speed internet access, local and toll-free telephone calls, incoming fax service, daily newspaper delivered to each guest room, in-room coffee service, airport transportation, valet and covered parking, and access to the fitness center. Please use the following number for reservations: 800-547-8705.  In order to receive this rate your reservations must be made on or before February 8, 2009.

Tempe Mission Palms Hotel 60 East Fifth Street Tempe, Arizona 85281 Reservations 800-547-8705 The Tempe Mission Palms Hotel is located in downtown Tempe near Arizona State University - and conveniently located just 10 minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and all major highways in and around Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona.

The following amenities are offered for your comfort and are included in the hotel room rate:

• Airport transportation is available 5:30 am to 10:30 pm

• High-speed wireless Internet connection

• Valet service for your automobile at the front entry of the hotel

• In-room coffee and tea service

• Local and 1-800 telephone calls made from your guest room

• Receipt of faxes through the hotel's front desk

• Use of the hotel's workout facility between the hours of 6:00 am - 10:00 pm

• Delivery of the USA Today to your guest room door Monday through Friday

• The Arizona Republic is delivered to your guest room door on Saturday

Each guest room offers the following special features:

• Hairdryer and iron with ironing board

• In-room two-line telephones with voice mail and data ports

• Ergonomic chair at the desk

The Tempe Mission Palms Hotel is located within walking distance of Old Downtown Tempe's shopping, dining and entertainment district. The hotel is across the street from Arizona State University and only 10 minutes from Sky Harbor International Airport, and for your convenience the Mission Palms offers complimentary airport transportation from 5:30 AM to 10:30 PM.

The city is packed with history, culture, shopping, dining, nightlife, sports and special events. Treat yourself to a shopping spree at Arizona Mills, kayak on Tempe Town Lake, enjoy a Broadway performance at ASU's Gammage Auditorium, hike in the picturesque Papago Park or simply lounge by the pool. 

Nowhere else in Arizona can one experience a Broadway show at a Frank Lloyd Wright-designed theatre, see an NFL football game, choose from more than 75 places to eat, shop at brand-name stores, climb a mini-mountain, kayak on a two-mile lake, take in an independent film, view works of art and stroll under shady trees - all within a one mile radius.  For map and directions go to http://www.missionpalms.com/map.htm

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