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Annual GAP Conference

The GAP Annual Conference provides a forum for faculty from MD Anderson and our Sister Institutions to develop collaborations and exchange research results and ideas. Sessions are formed around topics of interest to the members of the Sister Institution Network. The event is held at MD Anderson in odd years and is hosted by a Sister Institution in even years.

GAP 2013 Conference - Houston, April 3 - 5, 2013

Conference Venue:    

MD Anderson Cancer Center, Mid Campus-Building 1 (1MC)
7007 Bertner Avenue, Houston, Texas 77030
Global Academic Programs Office - 713-745-4438

GAP 2013 Conference FYI for all participants

Program Information and Poster Session:

Hotel and Transportation Information:

Houston Marriott at the Texas Medical Center
6580 Fannin St., Houston, TX 77030
Phone Numbers:  Toll Free  1 (800) 228-9290, Local  1-713-796-0080, Fax  1-713-770-8100
Marriott Worldwide Reservations - click here for additional toll-free phone numbers
Reservations:  Marriott reservations online

Available Dates:
Start Date      End Date       Room Type       Single          Double
3/29/2013      4/07/2013      Standard           $269.00      $269.00

Other hotel options:

Wyndham Houston Medical Center Hotel and Suites *
6800 Main Street, Houston, Texas  77030
Phone Number:  713-528-7744
Contact:  Jolie Valencia
Reservations:  Please email Jolie Valencia, svalencia@wyndham.com and reference “MD Anderson, GAP Conference”
MD Anderson GAP 2013   Rate:  Deluxe room two queen beds with kitchenette at $134.00 or the Junior suite king bed with kitchenette at $139.00. 
*Within walking distance of the Marriott (conference hotel).

Hotel-Extended Stay *
1301 S. Braeswood Blvd. (Corner of Bertner Avenue), Houston, Texas  77030
Phone Numbers:  713-794-0800 or 800-804-3724
Manager:  Al Garcia  
Reservations:  HMR@extendedstay.com  Please reference “GAP Conference” to receive a hotel reservation confirmation number.
MD Anderson GAP 2013 Conference Rate:  $79.00/Single/Queen Bed.  (If you require 2 beds, please email Al Garcia at HMR@extendedstay.com)
*Within walking distance of the Conference venue - Mid Campus 1 Building.

Hampton Inn & Suites Medical Center
1715 Old Spanish Trail, Houston, Texas  77054
Phone Number:  713-797-0040  Fax: 713-797-0094
Sales Manager:  Victoria Foster
Email:  victoria.foster@hilton.com
Reservations:  via hotel website or by calling 713-797-0040  
Online Group Code:  “GAP” or reference “GAP Conference” when making reservations by phone
MD Anderson GAP 2013 Conference Rate:   $134.00
Room Block Deadline:  Friday, March 15, 2013

Please note that each hotel provides their own shuttle service to/from medical center locations on a first come, first serve basis so please check with your hotel and plan accordingly.  Thank you.

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