November 19, 2008

 

Fifth Annual Interdisciplinary Women's Health Research Symposium

Lister Hill Auditorium • National Institutes of Health • Bethesda, MD

 



HOTEL

Sleeping rooms have been reserved for the BIRCWH and SCOR meetings and the Annual Interdisciplinary Women's Health Research Symposium at the Government rate of $201 per night (or at the prevailing government rate at the time of the meeting), plus tax, at the:

Hilton Hotel Executive Meeting Center Rockville
1750 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20852
Telephone: (301) 468-1100
Fax: (301) 468-0163

To receive the Government rate, you must call the hotel directly (301-468-1100) and reference the BIRCWH/SCOR meetings. The deadline for hotel reservations is October 22, 2008. Rate and room availability cannot be guaranteed after this date. Please note that hotel check-in is at 4:00 p.m. and checkout is at 11:00 a.m.

Cancellation Policy: If you cannot attend the meeting, you must call the hotel and cancel your room reservation at least 72 hours prior to scheduled arrival date or your credit card will be charged a one night stay. Please contact Kurd Ali at kurda@esi-dc.com if you have any questions, regarding hotel accommodations.

Getting to the Hotel

Driving from Baltimore/Washington International Airport:
Take Route 195 West to Exit 4/ I-95 South, and then head West on 495 towards Silver Spring. Take Exit 34/ Route 355 North (Wisconsin Avenue / Rockville Pike). Precede approximately 3 to 4 miles on Rockville Pike, and the hotel will be on your right after the Rollins Avenue/ Twinbrook Parkway intersection.

Driving from Ronald Reagan National Airport:
Take 110 North/ George Washington Parkway to I-495 North. When you are on I-495 North, bear to the left to get to I-270 North toward Frederick and get off at Exit 4A (Montrose Road East). Proceed approximately 2 to 3 miles, and make a left onto Rockville Pike (Route 355 North). Proceed on Rockville Pike through four stoplights, and the hotel will be on your right.

Driving from Washington Dulles International Airport:
Take 267 (Washington Dulles Access and Toll Road) East to I-495 North heading towards Rockville and take I-270 North toward Frederick. Get off at Exit 4A, Montrose Road East. Proceed approximately 2 to 3 miles, and make a left onto Rockville Pike (Route 355 North). Proceed on Rockville Pike through four stoplights, and the hotel will be on your right.

Driving from Points North:
Take I-95 South to I-495 West towards Silver Spring, and then take Exit 34 Route 355 North (Wisconsin Avenue/ Rockville Pike). Precede approximately 3 to 4 miles on Rockville Pike, and the hotel will be on your right after the Rollins Avenue/ Twinbrook Parkway intersection.

From Points South:
Take I-95 North to I-495 North/East heading to Rockville/ Tyson's Corner, then take I-270 North toward Frederick and get off on Exit 4A, Montrose Road East. Proceed approximately 2 to 3 miles, and make a left onto Rockville Pike (Route 355 North). Proceed on Rockville Pike through four stoplights, and the hotel will be on your right after the Rollins Avenue/ Twinbrook Parkway intersection.

Airport Shuttles/Taxicabs:
Super Shuttle 1-800-BLUE VAN (258-3826)
BWI Taxi Management from BWI Airport
Washington Flyer Taxi from IAD and DCA Airports

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TRAVEL

Participants are responsible for their own travel expenses; however, ESI Travel is available to assist you in making your travel arrangements for this meeting if you wish. Please be aware that ESI Travel charges a $45 service fee for all ticket reservations. If you wish to use this service, please contact Bridget Hanafin by e-mail at bridgeth@esitravel-dc.com.

Please include the following information in your e-mail:

  • Event name: BIRCWH/SCOR/Symposium
  • Arrival and departure dates and departure city
  • Seating preference (aisle, window) and preferred time frame for traveling
  • Your e-mail address and/or fax number
  • Payment information (major credit card)

If you are planning to travel by air, remember that heightened security measures have been implemented at all airports. Be prepared to furnish e-ticket itineraries and receipts, along with Government-issued photo identification, upon check-in. Travelers are advised to arrive at the airport at least 2 hours prior to their scheduled departure to ensure ample time to clear security. Upon arrival at the airport, we suggest that you ask airline personnel whether you are permitted to check in at the gate.

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GETTING TO THE NIH CAMPUS

Important Notice: All visitor vehicles, including taxicabs, hotel, and airport shuttles, will be inspected before being allowed on campus. Visitors will be asked to show one form of identification (a Government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license, passport, green card, etc.) and to state the purpose of their visit. Be sure to allow extra time for this vehicle inspection procedure. Visit the NIH Campus Security Web site for up-to-date security information.

Hotel Shuttle

A shuttle will be provided on Wednesday, November 19, 2008 that will take you to and from the hotel and the NIH Campus. Reminder: You must present a photo I.D. to get onto the NIH campus. The shuttle schedule is as follows:

Metro

The NIH Campus is easily accessible by the Metro. Be sure to allow yourself enough time to pass thru the NIH Campus Security. The Lister Hill Auditorium is a 10 minute walk from the Medical Center station on Metro's Red line.

Driving Directions

Please note that all visitor vehicles will be inspected before being allowed on the NIH Campus. All visitors will be asked to show a Government-issued photo ID and state the purpose of their visit. Be sure to allow extra time for these security measures.

Keep in mind that on-campus visitor parking is limited. An alternative to parking on the NIH Campus is to drive and park at other Metro stops on the Red line that have public parking and take the Metro to the Medical Center station. Convenient Metro stops include Rockville, White Flint, and Grosvenor.

NIH Campus Map
Washington Metro Map

From Baltimore and All Points North of Washington, DC:
Take I-95 south toward Washington, DC. At I-495 (Capital Beltway), head west toward Silver Spring/ Bethesda. From the Beltway (I-495), take Exit 34, Route 355 (Wisconsin Ave./Rockville Pike) and head south toward Washington/ Bethesda. You may use the patient entrance on West Cedar Lane weekdays from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. At all other times, you must enter the NIH Campus using the main public entrance at Route 355 (Rockville Pike) and South Drive. Follow signs to Visitor Parking.

From Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI):
Take the Baltimore-Washington Parkway south toward Washington, DC. At I-495 (Capital Beltway), head west toward Silver Spring/ Bethesda. From the Beltway (I-495), take Exit 34, Route 355 (Wisconsin Ave./ Rockville Pike) and head south toward Washington/ Bethesda. You may use the patient entrance on West Cedar Lane weekdays from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. At all other times, enter the NIH Campus using the main public entrance at Route 355 (Rockville Pike) and South Drive. Follow signs to Visitor Parking.

From Dulles International Airport:
Head east on the Dulles Airport Access Road for approximately 13 miles. Exit onto I-495 (Capital Beltway), heading north to Bethesda/ Baltimore. From the Beltway (I-495), take Exit 34, Route 355 (Wisconsin Ave./ Rockville Pike) and head south toward Washington/Bethesda. You may use the patient entrance on West Cedar Lane weekdays from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. At all other times, enter the NIH Campus using the main public entrance at Route 355 (Rockville Pike) and South Drive. Follow signs to Visitor Parking.

From Ronald Reagan National Airport:
Head North on the George Washington Parkway for approximately 5 miles. Exit onto I-495 (Capital Beltway), heading north to Maryland. From the Beltway (I-495), take Exit 34, Route 355 (Wisconsin Ave./ Rockville Pike) and head South toward Washington/ Bethesda. You may use the patient entrance on West Cedar Lane weekdays from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. At all other times, enter the NIH Campus using the main public entrance at Route 355 (Rockville Pike) and South Drive. Follow signs to Visitor Parking.

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Office of Research on Women's Health (ORWH) Office of Director, National Institutes of Health and Agency Health Care Research and Quality Food and Drug Adminstration Department of Health and Human Services