Meeting Information
Birth defects and reproductive and developmentally-mediated disorders constitute a major public health concern in the world today. Human development can be affected not only by drugs and chemicals but also by diet, genetics, maternal health, and socioeconomic factors. The Society for Birth Defects Research and Prevention strives to understand and protect against potential hazards to developing embryos, fetuses, children, and adults by bringing together scientific knowledge from diverse fields.
Scientific Program
The scientific program represents active, timely research areas of high relevance to public health and significant usefulness to researchers in the fields of birth defects research and birth defects surveillance.
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Registration & Housing
Make plans to attend the 59th Annual Meeting by registering for the meeting and securing a room at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina.
Students & Postdocs
Students aand postdoctoral fellows meet with established members of the Society for informal discussion and networking at a variety of events, both social and scientific.
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Sponsors
Annual Meeting Sponsorship makes visible an organization’s commitment to supporting new and established scientists in disciplines that are of clear importance to the health and well-being of mothers and children.
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Exhibitors
Bringing together clinicians, scientists, and science policy regulators from academia, industry and government, the Annual Meeting provides networking opportunities and exposure for exhibitors.
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Sister Societies
The Society for Birth Defects Research and Prevention will once again meet concurrently with our Sister Societies, the Developmental Neurotoxicology Society (DNTS) and Organization of Teratology Information Specialists (OTIS), making possible joint scientific sessions and ample networking opportunities.
A Special Thank You to Our Sponsors
BRESLIN
Toxicology Consulting, LLC
SANDCASTLE
Toxicology Associates
