• Conference Flyer 
• Conference Agenda 
  
• Co-chairs and Organizing Committee 
  
• Speaker Abstract Information

Agendas are subject to change because we are always striving to improve the quality of your educational experience.  MD Anderson may substitute faculty with comparable expertise on rare occasions necessitated by illness, schedule conflicts and so forth.

Please let us know what specific topics, issues or questions you wish to see addressed or emphasized in this activity.  Fax CME/Conference Management at 713-794-7124 or email register@mdanderson.org.  All responses will be forwarded to the Program Chair for consideration.

Call for Posters

Poster displays will be held November 11 and November 12 in conjunction with the evening receptions.  If interested in presenting a poster, send an abstract (maximum of 200 words) to iBRIGHT2019@mdanderson.org, along with the title, authors and affiliations and contact information, no later than September 15, 2019.  Applicants will be notified with final instructions by October 1, 2019.

Submission requirements for poster display:

• Abstract title; authors and affiliations; contact information
• Final printed poster dimensions 46”w x 36”h 

Poster speed presentation:

• Maximum of 3 PPT or PDF slides (1st slide should show abstract title; authors and affiliations)
• 2 minute speed presentation

Student Travel Awards – for those traveling from outside the Houston area

A limited number of iBRIGHT Student Travel Awards are available on a first come, first served basis for those presenting posters on Monday or Tuesday of the conference.  Awards of up to $500 must be used for travel expenses associated with meeting attendance.  To be considered for an award, your poster abstract must be submitted to iBRIGHT2019@mdanderson.org, by September 15, 2019.  Notification of awards will be on or before October 1, 2019.
 

Pre-registration is now closed, On-site registration opens at 7:30 am on Monday, November 11, 2019. The conference will begin at 8:00 am on Monday, November 11, 2019 and adjourn on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at 2:00 pm

Advance registration is encouraged as space and materials are limited.

Registration Fees

• General Registration                                     $400.00
• Employees of the University of Texas        $250.00
• MD Anderson Employees                            $250.00
• Student Registration                                     $200.00

• Guest Fee for 2 receptions (Monday & Tuesday)   $80.00
• Guest Fee for Monday reception                                $40.00
• Guest Fee for Tuesday reception                                $40.00

Registration includes: Access to full conference, continental breakfasts, morning and afternoon breaks, receptions and mixers during poster sessions.

The registration fee (minus $50 administrative handling fee), is fundable if a written request is received on or before October 1, 2019.  No refunds will be issued after this date. Requests for refunds must include the tax identification number of the company or institution if registration was paid by a company or institution. CME/Conference Management at 713-792-2223 or toll free at 866-849-5866.  Although no refunds will be granted after October 1, 2019, you may transfer your registration to a colleague by contacting CME management at the phone numbers above or email reistister@mdanderson.org to process the transfer of your registration to a colleague.

The Department of CME/Conference Management reserves the right to cancel activities prior to the scheduled date, if low enrollment or other circumstances make it necessary.  Each registrant will be notified by mail, email or the contact numbers as given on the registration form.

In case of activity cancellation, liability of the Department of CME/Conference Management is limited to the registration fee. CME/Conference Management will refund the full registration fee.

The Department of CME/Conference Management reserves the right to limit the number of participants in a program and is not responsible for any expenses incurred by an individual whose registration is not confirmed and for whom space is not available.

Accommodation is not included in the registration fee.

Hotels near the Texas Medical Center (standard rates apply):

Please note: If you choose to take a hotel shuttle, ask the driver to take you to MD Anderson, Duncan Building (CPB), 1155 Pressler Street, Houston, TX 77030.

SureStay by Best Western Plaza Hotel & Suites Medical Center, 6700 S. Main Street, Houston, TX 77030; Reservations: (800) 780-7234; Local front desk: (713) 522-2811.  Free shuttle to area hospitals from this hotel, Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Wyndham Houston Medical Center Hotel and Suites, 6800 Main Street, Houston, TX 77030; Reservations: (877) 999-3223; Local front desk: (713) 528-7744.  Free shuttle to area hospitals from this hotel, Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Houston Marriott at the Texas Medical Center, 6580 Fannin Street, Houston, TX 77030 (Driveway entrance on 1730 Dryden Road); Reservations: (888) 236-2427; Local front desk: (713) 796-0080.  Free shuttle to area hospitals from this hotel; Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Courtyard Marriott Houston Medical Center, 7702 Main Street, Houston, TX 77030; Reservations: (888) 236-2427; Local front desk: (713) 668-4500.  Free shuttle service to area hospitals from this hotel; Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM to 10:30 PM. Saturday through Sunday from 10:00 AM to 7:30 PM

Hotel Ylem at Texas Medical Center, 8080 S. Main Street, Houston TX 77025; Reservations: Local front desk: (713) 665-4439.  Free shuttle to the area hospitals from this hotel, Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM

InterContinental Houston – Medical Center, 6750 Main Street, Houston, TX 77030; Reservations: (800) 496-7361; Local front desk: (713) 422-2779.  Free courtesy car to area hospitals from this hotel, Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
 

Ground Transportation to the Texas Medical Center

Houston is served by two airports, George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) and William P. Hobby (HOU). The following forms of ground transportation are available to and from the airports to the Medical Center.

Taxis: estimated fare; $55 - $65 USD (one way) Hobby/Medical Center

Taxis: estimated fare: $65 - 80 USD (one way) Houston IAH/Medical Center

Yellow Cab Company (713) 236-1111

United Cab Company (713) 699-0000

Lyft - (Bush IAH)
Lyft - (Hobby Airport)

Uber - (Bush IAH)
Uber - (Hobby Airport)

Texas Medical Center, Houston, Texas

Mays Clinic Garage: Self parking is $12 per day. Enter the Mays Clinic Garage at Entrance 5, located on Bertner Avenue between Holcombe Boulevard and Pressler Street. When you enter the Mays Clinic building, go to the third floor and follow the hallway signs to the Duncan Building, or ask a security guard for directions. Take Elevator Q up to the conference center located on floor 8.

You can enter on foot through the Mays Clinic via J.V. Johnson Avenue or through the main entrance via Pressler Street.

MD Anderson employees are encouraged to park in their normal location

Parking fees are not reimbursable.

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• Driving directions

• Houston Visitor Information

Photographing, audio taping and videotaping are prohibited.

Contact the Department of CME/Conference Management if you have any special dietary or ADA accommodation needs.

• Local phone: 713-792-2223
• Toll-free: 866-849-5866
• Email: register@mdanderson.org