The draft AAS 2012 Scientific and Technology Meeting Program is available for download in PDF format.

Meeting Abstracts

The AAS Meeting Abstracts will be available in a unified PDF document.

Contents will include:

1. General Poster Session Abstracts
2. Podium Presentation Abstracts
3. Technology Update Abstracts
4. Translational Research Abstracts
5. Resident and Graduate Student Poster Abstracts
6. Special Presentation Abstracts

A copy of the 2011 Scientific and Technology Meeting Program can be downloaded here in PDF format.

MEETING REGISTRATION

The 2012 Registration Form is available for downlaod in PDF format.

Registration Refund Policy: Registration is nonrefundable after February 18, 2012.  Prior to February 18, registration refund requests must be received in writing to AAS Registration, aas@talley.com.  All fees paid will be refunded minus a $25.00 processing fee.

Meeting Overview

Barbara G. Shinn-Cunningham, Ph.D.
James O. Phillips, Ph.D.
Christopher W. Turner, Ph.D.

Evidence Base for Clinical Practice

Ruth A. Bentler, Ph.D.
David R. Moore, Ph.D.
Michael G. Stewart, M.D.
Quentin Summerfield, Ph.D.

NIH Sponsored Research Posters

HOTEL RESERVATIONS

Make your room and airline reservations early.  We are always concerned about having a sufficient number of rooms.  The room rate we have negotiated is extremely good for a resort hotel in the Phoenix area at this time of the year.  The rate is $189 per night, single or double occupancy.   Please click here to make a reservation.  You can  call the hotel directly to make your reservations as well. Please dial 1.800.494.3146.

CHILD/FAMILY CARE

Arrangements will be made through the Chaparral Suites concierge and provided by Arizona Lullaby Guild, a local child/family care provider (see http://www.arizonalullabyguild.com). The cost of services will depend upon the ages of the children and the number of children or family members that might be grouped for care. Attendees will be asked to contact the meeting coordinator at Talley Management (email direct at aas@talley.com or call 856.423.7222 ext. 223) in advance to request childcare services and to determine costs.

AIRLINES

Make your reservations early to obtain the best possible rates.  The Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is a hub for all major airlines including Southwest and US Airways.  International flights are available including non-stop from England via British Airways.

CONTINUING EDUCATION INFORMATION

CEU credits will be solicited for AAA, ASHA, IIHIS and the State of Arizona.

This program is offered for up to 1.7 ASHA CEUs (Advanced level, Professional area.)

FOR THOSE THINKING OF A SHORT HOLIDAY

March is good for:

• Major League Spring Training
• Golf
• Tennis
• Touring
• Shopping
• Art Galleries
• Hot Air Ballooning
• Swimming or relaxing at the pool
• Jogging
• Horseback Riding
• Grand Canyon (expect it to be cool & dry: it's about 7000' elevation)

• Rawhide
• Desert Botanical Garden
• Native American arts and crafts
• Heard Museum
• Phoenix Zoo
• Taliesin West
• A trip to Mexico (Nogales)
• Rodeos
• Jeep rides into the desert
• Sedona
• Side trips to San Diego, Los Angeles or Las Vegas

GOLF OR TENNIS ANYONE?

For those who want to play, golf is being planned for the afternoon prior to the meeting (and during the meeting, depending on interest). It is important that we get some indication about interest from those who wish to participate. Tennis is available on site. Express your interest on the registration form.

WEATHER INFORMATION FOR MARCH

Temperature Averages: Maximum = 75.5F (day); Minimum = 48.8 F (night)
Percent possible Sunshine = 84%
Average Rain = 0.88 inches