This joint American College of Toxicology/Society for Birth Defects Research and Prevention course is designed to provide a basic understanding in reproductive and developmental biology and principles of various testing approaches for reproductive and developmental toxicology, with strong emphasis on the practical application of these principles and interpretation of nonclinical safety data as well as risk assessment. The intended audience for this course includes industrial and regulatory scientists, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows.
Monday, May 22, 2023
Reception
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Friday, May 26, 2023*
Speakers, presentation topics, and/or format are subject to change.
Daily continental breakfast, breaks, and lunch are provided as part of the registration. Detailed course handouts will be provided electronically. Participants must bring a personal computer to view materials. Please ensure to download materials before arriving. Internet will not be provided.
Times:
Registration and Check-In: Monday, 7:30 am–8:00 am
Monday–Thursday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm. *Course ends at 1:15 pm on Friday, May 26
Course Organizers
John Rogers, PhD, ToxStrategies
Amy Lavin Williams, PhD, Exponent
Christopher Bowman, PhD, DABT, Pfizer
Elaine Francis, PhD, Sandcastle Toxicology Associates
Alan Hoberman, PhD, DABT, ATS, Charles River Laboratories
Registration Fees:
| Early-Bird Registration (Received by March 6) |
Regular Registration (March 7–May 19) |
|
| ACT/BDRP Member | $1,500 | $1,600 |
| ACT/BDRP Student or Postdoc Member | $995 | $1,095 |
| Nonmember | $1,800 | $1,900 |
| Government | $1,500 | $1,600 |
| ACT/BDRP Member Group Rate** (3 or more from same company) |
$1,350 | $1,450 |
| Nonmember Group Rate** (3 or more from same company) |
$1,650 | $1,750 |
| ACT/BDRP Member Group Rate** (10 or more from same company) |
$1,250 | $1,350 |
| Nonmember Group Rate** (10 or more from same company) |
$1,550 | $1,650 |
**To take advantage of the group rate: Please send your completed registration forms to ACT Headquarters. You will not be able to select the group rate through the online registration. All three forms (or more) should be emailed at the same time.
Refund Policy: $100 Processing Fee will be charged before 3/9/23; 50% refund if canceled before 4/3/23; After 4/3/23, no fees will be refunded.
Masks Strongly Encouraged
The American College of Toxicology will follow current science-based information and is fully committed to taking appropriate precautions to provide a safe and healthy environment for participants of the course. ACT will continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation along with local and federal guidelines. Based on current health mandates, ACT will not require proof of vaccination or proof of a negative PCR test. However, the local mandates could change; therefore, we ask that individuals bring a mask and proof of vaccination on their person. You may also want to consider bringing an at-home COVID-19 test kit with you.
Mask wearing is a prudent measure to prevent spread of viruses and is strongly encouraged during the meeting. Additionally, vaccination has been proven to be effective in preventing hospitalization and death from COVID-19. ACT expects that course attendees use the CDC’s self-checker website daily. Should you feel unwell or suspect you have been exposed to COVID-19, we ask that you isolate. Please stay home if you feel sick.
Course Location
Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center
9751 Washingtonian Boulevard
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Hotel
Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center
9751 Washingtonian Boulevard
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Tel: 301.590.0044
Hotel Reservations: 800.228.9290
Housing Deadline
Please refer to the ACT PRDT Room Block to make your housing reservation. The ACT PRDT meeting rate of $215 (plus tax) is offered over the dates of May 21-26, 2023, based on availability, and reservations must be made by April 28, 2023.
Requirements
A personal laptop to view course materials and your computer charger are required. We suggest downloading all the course materials to your laptop prior to arriving at the course. Course materials will be provided approximately one week before the start of the course. Internet will not be provided in the course.
