Meeting for US people to attend

Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues

February 28, 2011 - March 1, 2011

Washington, DC

Overview

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Some of us in the community are planning to journey to Washington, DC next week for the meeting of the Presidential Commision for the Study of Bioethical Issues. Their topic for the meeting on Tuesday, March 1, will include the review of human subjects protection. This event could be potentially important for our cause. The following is some information for those that plan to attend:

 

For those attending, there will be a conference call this Friday evening with Dr.Robertson and Dr. John Hall to discuss details:

 

TIME/DAY

Friday, February 25, 2011; 9 pm EST/8 pm CST/7 pm MST/6 pm PST

 

CALL-IN NUMBER

1-724-444-7444

 

TALKCAST ID:

66321

 

PIN NUMBER:

1#

 

Alternate Number:

In case there are connection issues with Talkshoe:

218-844-8060 RM# 4495585

 

Transportation - Drivers and Riders

There are several people that still need transportation to the Presidential Commission meeting in Washington, DC.

 

Locations: Boston, Florida, Louisville, KY. Anyone driving in these vicinities and would like help with gas or just the company, please let me know asap!

 

And drivers that have room and could carry a rider or two, please let me know.

TI Meeting in Washington, DC - Monday, February 28

We plan to have a TI meeting Monday evening in DC at:

 

 

 

501 G & 5th Sts., NW

 

which is right downtown very near the White House, the National Mall, and the Capitol Building - and a place nearly everyone can afford. It's also very close to the St. Regis where the Presidential Commission meeting will be held. Tip: If you ever need a GPS, it's in Washington, DC!!! And you absolutely must remember to include NE, NW, SE, or SW in the address or fugeddaboutit. Cellphones are also advised, if possible in case you get disoriented.

 

Here is a link to the map of where Burger King and the Commission meeting are:

http://mapq.st/hmM1q9

 

Topics for discussion:

What to Say

How to Say it

Place to Stay, if needed

Networking, socializing

 

6:00 pm EST at

Burger King

Presidential Commission Meeting Location

The Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethics - Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Topic: Human Research Protection

Location:

St.Regis Washington, D.C. (Hotel)

Astor Ballroom

923 16th and K Streets, NW

Washington, DC 20006

9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Topics will include the review of human subjects protection

 

For those that would like to speak, you must first register with the commission by calling:

Esther Yoo: telephone - 202-233-3960, or e-mail her at Esther.Yoo@bioethics.gov

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DC Contacts

Cassandra - 410-532-6223

Derrick - 513 344 4113

 

For you members that live in the US, go!!!//Annie
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