The Society for Birth Defects Research and Prevention will host its 56th Annual Meeting in San Antonio, Texas, June 25-29, 2016. The meeting will be held at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio, 600 E Market St, San Antonio, TX 78205. There are two education courses scheduled to begin on Saturday, June 25. Please note that these courses require a separate registration. The Annual Meeting will open with the President's Welcome at 8:00 am on Sunday, June 26.

Academic, industrial, and governmental scientists from diverse fields such as cell and molecular biology, developmental biology and toxicology, reproduction and endocrinology, nutritional biochemistry, genetics, and epidemiology, as well as the clinical disciplines of prenatal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics, neonatology, medical genetics, and teratogen risk counseling.

You are encouraged to participate in the meeting by presenting your research as a Poster or Platform talk. Poster and Platform talks are selected from submitted abstracts. The Society for Birth Defects Research and Prevention offers online abstract submission. Please remember that the abstract submission deadline is Monday, February 15, 2016.

You can either register online or complete a registration form and send it to the Society for Birth Defects Research and Prevention headquarters office.

Membership is not a requirement to attend the Annual Meeting but we do encourage you to become a member so you can take advantage of the lower registration rates and enjoy the many benefits of being a Society for Birth Defects Research and Prevention member.

The Society for Birth Defects Research and Prevention meeting registration fee covers food and beverage functions, as well as the administrative costs for the meeting. The functions include:
• Welcome Reception on Sunday
• Daily morning coffee and pastries
• 7 coffee and refreshment breaks
• 2 light receptions during poster sessions
• Student/Postdoctoral Fellow Lunch Workshop (Trainees only)
• Student/Postdoctoral Fellow Career Event (Trainees only)
• Warkany Tea on Wednesday
• Banquet on Wednesday

Separate registration is required for the Education Courses.

Yes. Online registrations will receive email confirmation shortly after being submitted. Faxed and mailed registrations will receive confirmation via email as soon as they are processed.

All registration materials will be available online before the meeting. Annual Meeting registrants will receive an email alerting them that the materials are available. Only those registered for the meeting will have access to the Annual Meeting materials.

All attendees are required to wear a badge for all Annual Meeting sessions and events. Badges can be picked up at the registration desk during the posted registration hours.

Yes, onsite registration is available. You can register online before you stop by the registration desk, print out a registration form and bring it with you, or complete a registration form available at the registration desk.

Dress is business casual for daytime events. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes and bring a sweater for chilly meeting rooms.

Refunds for cancellations must be submitted in writing and emailed the Society for Birth Defects Research and Prevention headquarters office at bdrp@birthdefectsresearch.org. There is a $25 fee for cancellation of the meeting registration before May 15, 2016. No refunds will be issued after May 15, 2016. Registrants who do not cancel prior to May 15, 2016 and do not attend will be responsible for the full registration fee.

Registrants unable to attend the conference may send an alternate. Email the Society for Birth Defects Research and Prevention headquarters office at bdrp@birthdefectsresearch.org. A service fee of $25 will be charged for each substitution. Substitutions must be received by May 15, 2016. Participants will be responsible for the change fee.

Attendees who need a certificate of attendance should send a formal request to bdrp@birthdefectsresearch.org no later than June 6, 2016. Please make sure to include any specific required text, such as abstract presentation information. Attendees will be able to pick up their certificate of attendance at the registration desk when they pick up their badge.

Persons with disabilities requiring conference access and/or reasonable accommodation should notify bdrp@birthdefectsresearch.org of this need during the registration process so that the accommodations may be made. Please make us aware of any needed accommodations as soon as possible so that appropriate plans can be made.

The Society for Birth Defects Research and Prevention recognizes individuals have special dietary requirements. Although the Society cannot guarantee that these needs will be met, the Society wishes to try to accommodate the needs of each attendee. It is important that we know what your special needs are as early as possible, please contact bdrp@birthdefectsresearch.org to let us know what your special dietary requirements are.

Reservations can be made using the unique web links provided on the Hotel Information Page. Please note that there are three different room types. Please use the attendee link unless you are a government employee or student. Those making government or student reservations will be required to show the appropriate identification upon check- in.

The closet airport is San Antonio International Airport (SAT) and it is approximately 10 miles away from the Grand Hyatt San Antonio.

Shuttle transportation to and from San Antonio International Airport and downtown is provided for a fee by SATRANS, the city's official airport shuttle, between 7:00 AM and 1:00 AM, daily. Reservations are required. For more information visit www.saairportshuttle.com or call 210.281.9900.

Taxis can be pre-arranged to provide you with the quickest and most efficient mode of transportation. You can pre-arrange your taxi at sataxis.com or by calling 210.444.2222.

Both Self- and Valet-Parking are available in the Grand Hyatt San Antonio’s underground garage. Rates include in/out privileges. Please note, due to the limited height, oversized vehicles, toppers or trailers are not permitted.