KEY DATES:
December 3, 2012
- Fellows Registration and Abstract Submission Opens
- Guest Registration Opens
January 28, 2013
- Fellows Registration and Abstract Submission Closes at 5:pm EST
February 1, 2013
- Guest Registration Closes
- Notification Date for Presentation Types
February 15, 2013
February 23, 2013
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
- Fellows enrolled in a clinical training program
- Residents enrolled in a clinical training program
- Medical students
- Research Postdoctoral fellows
- Graduate students
- Undergraduate students
Note: Non-tenured junior faculty are not eligible to participate - only trainees. Individuals with a faculty appointment at the instructor level or higher are not eligible.
Due to the anticipated large volume of abstract submissions, there is a limit of only (1) abstract submission per person.
The target of research can be anything broadly related to cardiovascular function and disease, including heart disease, vascular disease, and stroke. The range of disciplines appropriate for this event is wide-ranging and can include basic, translational, clinical, epidemiological, population, and bioengineering research.
SUBMITTING ABSTRACTS:
Abstract submission is in electronic format only. As an aid in preparing your abstract, we have developed Abstract Submission Guidelines which may prove helpful.
FORMAT FOR ABSTRACTS:
Abstracts submitted by the published deadline are reviewed by the Fellows Research Day Task Force. You will be informed via email as to whether your abstract has been approved for presentation and the format in which you will present – either oral or poster.
EVENT LOCATION:
Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC
Rangos Conference Center
4401 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
Renowned for its outstanding clinical services, research programs and medical education, Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC has helped establish the standards of excellence in pediatric care. From Ambulatory Care to Transplantation and Cardiac Care, talented and committed pediatric experts care for infants, children and adolescents who make more than 1,000,000 visits to Children’s and its many neighborhood locations each year.
Children’s Hospital officially opened its new 10-acre campus in Pittsburgh’s Lawrenceville neighborhood in May of 2009. Designed with input from physicians, nurses and families to ensure that patients receive care in a comfortable setting, the hospital is a benchmark for quality care built on five principles including: family-centered care, patient-safety and quality, technological sophistication, green campus and quiet building.
Directions to Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC.
PARKING:
You may park in the North Garage which is located between 44th and 45th Streets. Be sure to look for event signage. It is a 'staff only' garage, but presenters and guests will be permitted access to it on this day.
To enter the garage, pull up to the ticket box and press the RED button. When the attendant answers, give them your name which will then be verified on a master list. For your name to be on the attendant's master list, you will have had to pre-register, otherwise you will not be permitted to enter.
Once you are in the garage, park on or near the 7th floor. You will access Children's Hospital from the 7th floor skywalk which will take you directly into the Rangos Conferencing Center. Registration will be in the lobby.
REGISTRATION:
On Fellows Research Day, a registration desk will be located in the lobby of the Rangos Conference Center and will be staffed beginning at 7:00am. Attendees must register, collect your name badge and program book and receive your poster board assignment (if applicable).
For attendees from out of town who will be doing oral or poster presentations, we shall avoid scheduling your presentations early in the day in case there are traffic or weather issues delaying your arrival.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS:
We are pleased to offer the Courtyard by Marriott - Shadyside for your Fellows Research Day accommodations. Reservations are the responsibility of the individual attendee. When making your reservations, please refer to 'Fellows Research Day' reservation. The name attached to the reservation is Nancy Bancroft and is good for (1) night with check-in on Thursday, February 14 after 3:00 p.m. and check-out on February 15 by noon. You will receive the discounted rate of $179.00/per night including tax. A credit card is required at check-in. Upon request, a hotel shuttle service will take you to Children's Hospital.
Courtyard Pittsburgh Shadyside
5308 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
412-992-5080
NOTE: All hotel and travel expenses are the responsibility of the individual attendee. Expenses will not be reimbursed by the American Heart Association or the Fellows Research Day Task Force.
PITTSBURGH HEART BALL:
The 2013 Pittsburgh Heart Ball will take place on Saturday, February 23 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in downtown Pittsburgh. All Fellows Research Day WINNERS and one guest are invited to attend the Heart Ball.
