Embassy Suites Riverwalk : San Antonio, TX
On behalf of the CHARGE Research Steering Committee and local hosts Sudha Seshadri, Claudia Satizabal, and Vasan Ramachandran (University of Texas Health Sciences Center, San Antonio), we are pleased to provide details for the fall CHARGE Investigator meeting at the San Antonio Embassy Suites Riverwalk Hotel.
The main Congress sessions and most working group meetings will take place Wednesday and Thursday, October 11 and 12. On Wednesday evening, we will hold the poster reception with light dinner at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts.
On Tuesday, October 10, an Imaging Phenotype pre-conference workshop takes place in the afternoon. Immediately following the pre-conference workshop, early career investigators are encouraged to join a practical seminar focused on career and project development in the setting of CHARGE.
Both sessions are open to all registered conference attendees.
Tuesday, October 10 Social Activity
5pm – Welcome to CHARGE Happy Hour (Foyer): A great chance to meet other CHARGE researchers and see old friends
6:45pm – Informal Offsite Meetup - No sign-up required. Meet in the lobby at 6:30 or make your way to the Bier Garten River Walk, 126 Losoya, San Antonio, TX _ WALKING MAP.
Conference Highlights
October 10
Imaging Phenotype Workshop
An Afternoon pre-conference workshop hosted by Mohamad Habes and Tim Hughes. This workshop is open to all registered attendees.
Charles DeCarli: Brain MRI
Marta Marquié: Brain PET (amyloid, tau)
Jose Gutierrez-Contreras: Neck and Intracranial Vessel
Graham Barr: Lung
Vasan Ramachandran: Heart and Aorta
October 10
Welcome to
CHARGE Seminar
and Happy Hour
A workshop for junior investigators and those new to CHARGE focusing on Grantsmanship Throughout the Academic Lifespan.
Stéphanie Debette University of Bordeaux
Tamar Sofer Harvard School of Public Health
Paul de Vries The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
October 11 & 12
Congress Session Invited Speakers
The main Congress sessions include talks from invited speakers and oral presentations from highly-rated abstract submissions. The sessions will take place Wednesday afternoon and Thursday morning, October 11 and 12.
Rufus Akinyemi University of Ibadan
John Blangero University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Myriam Fornage University of Texas Health Houston
Gladys Maestre University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Ana Navas- Acien Columbia University
Guillaume Paré McMaster University
Agustin Ruiz Laza ACE Alzheimer Center Barcelona
Agenda and Early Career Opportunities
10.6.23_CHARGE San Antonio Agenda with WG schedules.pdfEarlyCareerFlyer.pdfPoster Guidelines
The poster reception will take place the evening of Wednesday, October 11, at the Tobin Performing Arts Center. Further details forthcoming.
Poster Dimensions:
Each author will share one-side of a poster board with one other author. Each author will have a usable area measuring 34 inches (86.36 cm) wide x 45 inches (114.3 cm) high. You may choose a vertical or horizontal format. Poster materials may not extend outside the assigned half-board.
Other notes on posters:
The posters will be mounted to the boards using T-Pins.
Your presentation should contain succinct headings that organize and logically display the information (e.g. 'Introduction,' 'Objectives,' 'Methods,' 'Results,' 'Conclusions').
Summarize the research using graphics when possible (e.g. charts, tables, graphs, images, etc.). Minimize the amount of text. Elaboration is best done verbally -- just as if it were an oral presentation using slides.
The poster should be readable from distances of approximately 3’. Lettering should be at least 1" high.
Local Poster Printing Options:
Transportation Options: San Antonio Airport to Embassy Suites Hotel
San Antonio Airport → Embassy Suites Riverwalk Hotel Options
https://www.rome2rio.com/map/San-Antonio-Airport-SAT/Embassy-Suites-San-Antonio-Riverwalk-Downtown
VIA Metropolitan Transit is San Antonio’s public transportation agency offering service throughout the city including service within the downtown area.
Get Downtown from the Airport:
Go to the Lower Roadway (Arrivals/Baggage Level in Terminal A and B), across the marked crosswalk to the outer curb.
VIA’s bus stop will be located on the far West end of Terminal B, clearly marked on the column.
You will board the VIA bus route 5, which operates every day*, and can get to beautiful downtown San Antonio in about 30 minutes for only $1.30**
Download the Route 5 bus schedule here.
Ride App Services
Approved rideshare services meet customers on the outer commercial curbside, lower level of Terminal A. (Uber, Lyft, Wingz, Wridz)
Taxi cabs are available at the outer commercial curbside at Terminal A. For assistance, please see the Airport Ground Transportation employee (wearing red shirt). Fares to San Antonio downtown areas start at $24 – $29 (U.S.) per taxi cab. (Up to 6 may share a cab, if both luggage and passengers fit safely.)
COVID-19
The safety of CHARGE attendees is our top priority.
We encourage you to take a rapid antigen test prior to arrival on the day of the event and please stay home if you test positive.
Masks are optional, and we continue to welcome and encourage masks as an important tool against respiratory illness.
While proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test is not required for event guests, we strongly encourage attendees to be fully vaccinated for your own health and safety and that of our community.
Housing
Embassy Suites San Antonio Riverwalk Reservations
125 E Houston St, San Antonio, TX 78205
tel: +1.210.226.9000
The Meeting will take place at the Embassy Suites Riverwalk Hotel. A limited number of rooms are available at a conference rate: $219.00.
Please note: Rates increase September 19, but are available on a first come first serve basis. Please reserve early as the group block frequently sells out.
We ask that you support CHARGE by staying at the conference hotel. Our meeting space pricing is based on attendees booking with the Revere.
Conference Registration
San Antonio Meeting Registration
Meeting Registration is managed by the University of Washington conference services.
Full conference registration: $420
($500 September 16 and after)One-day registration: $250
($300 September 16 and after)
Registration includes lunch, snacks, and coffee on the selected day(s), as well as a Tuesday welcome reception, and a light dinner at Wednesday evening’s poster reception.