36th Annual NBTS Meeting in Baltimore, MD, June 23 - 27, 2012

The 36th annual meeting of the Neurobehavioral Teratology Society will be held June 23-27, 2012, in Baltimore, Maryland, in conjunction with the 52nd annual meeting of the Teratology Society (TS) and the 25th annual meeting of the Organization of Teratology Information Specialists (OTIS). Joint sessions with TS and OTIS will focus on effects of prenatal methamphetamine exposure, and strategies to reduce the impact of known teratogens.

There will be competitive Conference Awards for students and postdoctoral fellows. Those who wish to apply should designate their abstract as eligible for the competition. Click here for a description of the awards.

The meeting will be held at the Marriott Baltimore Waterfront Hotel, situated on the water’s edge in Baltimore's Harbor East neighborhood. The hotel features 729 guest rooms and 21 suites with views of the Inner Harbor, and an indoor pool, fitness center, and sauna. Nearby are attractions such as the National Aquarium, historic Fell’s Point, Arundel Mills Mall, the Baltimore Zoo, Broadway Market, Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Federal Hill, Fort McHenry and the Gallery Shops at Harborplace.

Dining options within the hotel include Grille 700, offering American cuisine using fresh, local ingredients that can be enjoyed with waterfront views; Kozmo’s Lounge, an upscale martini bar offering some of the world’s finest wines, beers, and spirits, along with light fare; and Rigano’s Bakery and Deli, with take-out snacks, deli items, baked goods, and Starbucks coffee.

The hotel has a full-service business center, wired and wireless internet connections in guest rooms and public areas, and a plug-in panel to connect laptops, MP3 players, digital cameras and more into a 37” HDTV.
There are several Marriott properties located in the Baltimore area. Please make sure you make your reservations at the location below. We also recommend that you have the address on hand when you arrive in Baltimore to ensure you arrive at the correct hotel. The Baltimore Marriott Waterfront is located at 700 Aliceanna Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202 USA. 

Meeting Rate 
The meeting rate is $199 for single/double occupancy. This rate is available 3 days before and 3 days after the meeting based upon availability. Reservations must be made by May 31, 2012 to secure the $199 meeting rate. You may reserve your room on-line at: 
https://resweb.passkey.com/go/TeratologySociety2012

Student Rate 
A limited number of rooms have been set aside for students at a reduced rate of $149 for single/double occupancy. This rate is available 3 days before and 3 days after the meeting based upon availability. Guests who reserve a Student Rated room will be required to show valid student ID at check-in in order to receive this rate. Reservations must be made by May 31, 2012 to secure the $149 meeting rate. You may reserve your room on-line at: 
https://resweb.passkey.com/go/TeratologySocietyStudents2012

All rates are subject to applicable taxes, currently 15.5%. The room rates are based on single/double occupancy. If there will be a third or fourth person in your room, there is an additional charge of $20 per person per night plus tax. There is no charge for children under 18 years occupying the same room as their parents. Wheelchair accessible rooms are available. Persons with special needs should inform the hotel when making reservations.

Reservations can also be made by calling toll free 800.228.9290 or direct 410.385.3000 and telling the reservation office that you are a Teratology Society meeting participant.

Check-in time is 4:00 PM and check-out time is 12:00 NOON. There are fees associated with a late check-out. Please discuss any late check-out arrangements you might need when making your reservation or when you check into the hotel.

As usual, we will meet with our sister societies, the Teratology Society and OTIS. 

To go to the Teratology Society website for information on their meeting program, click here. 

To go to the OTIS website for information on their meeting program, click here. 

For information on past meetings, click here.