Join us for the 23rd International OTIS Conference!
June 26th-June 29th, 2010
Marriott Louisville Downtown
Louisville, KY
Important Deadlines to Remember
Meeting Overview
The overall goal of the OTIS annual conference is to assist attendees to stay up-to-date with the field of reproductive health, as well as to develop methodologies to interpret and communicate the vast, conflicting scientific data into individual risk assessments. The annual program strengthens attendees’ ability to meet public requests for scientific information and guidance concerning exposures during pregnancy and lactation.
This year, the OTIS meeting begins with the annual Thomas Shepard Lecture, entitled Tribute to Thomas H. Shepard: Scholar, mentor, friend, given by Alan Fantel, PhD
Other meeting highlights:
Please see the meeting program agenda for additional details.
In addition, please note that this is the 50th Annual Meeting of the Teratology Society. The theme of the meeting will be "Healthy Lifestyles for Parents and Children".
Meeting Registration
Registration for the annual meeting will be $400 for OTIS members and $525 for non-members. Reduced rates are available for students and one-day attendees. The meeting registration form and fee are due 5/15. Registration after 5/15 will include a late fee and must be done on-site. Registration forms can be mailed or faxed to the OTIS National Office at:
OTIS National Office
University of Arizona
1295 N Martin
Drachman Hall, Room B308
Tucson, AZ 85721-0202
phone: 520-626-3547
fax: 520-626-2720
As in previous years, OTIS members who wish to also register for the TS and/or the NBTS meeting can do so at a reduced rate. You must be a member of each society you are registering for – this will be checked upon receipt of your registration. See the meeting registration form for a complete list of fees.
Checks for the total amount (OTIS+TS or OTIS+TS+NBTS) can be sent to OTIS. We will forward the information and portion of your registration fee to the respective society(s). Please be sure to fill out a separate registration form for each meeting you are attending
Teratology Society meeting registration form
Program Agenda
A complete meeting program agenda is available here.
Joint Sessions sponsored by OTIS and TS
Sat, June 26th
PREGNANCY REGISTRY SESSION
Sun, June 27th
TERATOLOGY SOCIETY WARKANY LECTURE: Diana Juriloff, MD
50 Years of Progress in Understanding the Causes of Three Common Birth Defects
TERATOLOGY SOCIETY BRENT LECTURE: Robert L. Brent, MD and Donald Frush, MD
The Risk and Benefits of Embryonic Exposures to Radiation from Diagnostic Radiological Studies: Emphasis on the Risk of Cancer and New Epidemiological Data
Mon, June 28th
TS/OTIS STATE OF THE ART LECTURE: Robert Greene, MD
Palate Development: Molecular Perspectives & Current Understanding
TS/OTIS SPECIAL LECTURE: Lewis Holmes, MD
Human Teratogens: The Year in Review
Tues, June 29th
TS/OTIS STATE OF THE ART LECTURE: Linda Birnbaum, Ph.D., D.A.B.T., A.T.S
Children's Environmental Health: A Good Start Lasts a Lifetime
Abstract Submission
Abstract submission for the 2010 meeting is now closed. Accepted abstracts will be published in Birth Defects Research Part A.
Scholarship Information
Each year, OTIS awards scholarships to individuals in need of support to attend the meeting. The scholarship guidelines and application form are available here. The number of scholarships given is determined by available meeting funding. The OTIS President and OTIS Treasurer select the winners.
Applications are due April 16th with notification of winners on May 3rd.
Following the meeting, scholarship winners must submit documentation by completing the OTIS Expense Form. This form must be completed within 60 days of the meeting in order to receive reimbursement.
Venue and Hotel Information
ABOUT THE CITY – LOUISVILLE, KY
Louisville is the home of the Louisville Slugger and the Kentucky Derby and has a wide variety of unique attractions that are sure to offer something for everyone to enjoy. As a smaller city, Louisville is full of hospitality and warmth while also offering world-class museums, antique shopping, historic neighborhoods, the scenic Ohio River and an outstanding arts community.
The Louisville Marriott Downtown is located next to Fourth Street Live, a $70-million entertainment district full of restaurants and venues that are revitalizing the downtown area. The hotel is within walking distance from West Main Street which is home to many unique museums and attractions. Here you can find the Glassworks Gallery, the Muhammad Ali Center, the Frazier International History Museum, the Louisville Science Center & IMAX Theater, and the Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft.
Other popular attractions in Louisville include the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory which features the world’s largest baseball bat. History lovers can sip mint juleps on a river cruise aboard the Belle of Louisville, a National Historic Landmark and the oldest operating steamboat in the nation. Sports fans may also want to travel a bit further to visit the Kentucky Derby Museum where you can take a guided walking tour of Churchill Downs.
ABOUT THE VENUE – MARIOTT LOUISVILLE DOWNTOWN
The Marriott Louisville Downtown is located at:
280 West Jefferson
Louisville, Kentucky,
Phone (502) 627-5045
The Marriott Louisville Downtown in Louisville, KY. The hotel is in the heart of historic downtown Louisville next to the new Fourth Street Live district. It is a smoke-free hotel featuring plush accommodations, Blu Italian Grille, Champions Sports Bar and Starbucks Café.
The hotel has a full service business center open 24-hours to hotel guests, full service concierge, 24-hour guest room dining, local restaurant delivery, laundry/dry cleaning services, coin operated laundry, newsstand and gift shop, indoor pool, and has a 24 hour complimentary fitness center, featuring cardiovascular equipment and free weights. Wheelchair accessible rooms are available. Persons with special needs should inform the hotel when making reservations.
Meeting Room Rate
The meeting rate is $150 for single/double occupancy.
Student Room Rate
There are a limited number of rooms that have been set aside for students at a reduced rate of $129. Students who wish to share a room should contact the OTIS National Office at 520-626-3547.
Government Room Rate
A limited number of rooms for government attendees have been set aside at the government per diem rate $105. You may reserve your room through Jim Steer at the Marriott Louisville Downtown. Mr. Steer can be reached by phone at (502) 671-4290 or by e-mail at James.steer@marriottlouisville.com
Reservation Deadlines and Requirements
You must reserve your room at the Marriott Louisville Downtown prior to June 1st (extended from prior May 24th deadline). All rates are subject to applicable taxes, currently 15.01%. The room rates are based on single/double occupancy. If there will be a third person in your room, there is an additional charge of $10 per night plus tax. There is no charge for children under 18 years occupying the same room as their parents.
Reservations can be made by calling toll free (800) 228-9290 or direct (502) 627-5045 and telling the reservation office that you are an OTIS meeting participant, or by reserving a room online via this link.
Check-in time is 3:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM. There are fees associated with checking out late. Please discuss any late check out arrangements you might need when making your reservation or when you check into the hotel. The Marriott Louisville Downtown has a two day advance cancellation policy.
Marriot Louisville Downtown website
Sponsors
2010 OTIS Annual Meeting Sponsors
REPROTOX An information system developed by the Reproductive Toxicology Center for its members, REPROTOX contains summaries on the effects of medications, chemicals, infections, and physical agents on pregnancy, reproduction, and development. The REPROTOX system was developed as an adjunct information source for clinicians, scientists, and government agencies.
Consider becoming a meeting sponsor and have the name of your company/organization listed here!
Important Deadlines to Remember
February 1st - Abstract Submission Deadline
February 22nd - Early Bird Registration Deadline for JOINT OTIS/TS meeting
April 16th – OTIS Scholarship deadline. Scholarship winners will be notified on May 3rd
May 15th - OTIS Registration Deadline
May 15th – June 26th – onsite registration
May 24th - Hotel Reservation Deadline
Teratology Society Meeting – June 26th – June 30, 2010
Neurobehavioral Teratology Society – June 26th – June 30th , 2010