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AAPS Annual Meeting Abstracts

Watch the Online Exposition for a complete listing of contributed papers and program updates.

The AAPS Journal Supplement CD

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Pre-order by October 26, 2007, the special CD issue of The AAPS Journal with all contributed papers scheduled for presentation at the 2007 Annual Meeting. CDs will not be mailed in advance. Pre-ordered CDs will be available at the registration area in the San Diego Convention Center. CDs will feature all scientific programming including biographies of symposia speakers and abstracts of contributed papers. A limited number of CDs will be available for purchase on site.

Professional Development

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Enhance Your Skills and Knowledge

Continuous learning is crucial in today’s forward-thinking society and is a valuable investment for future success. To accommodate the personal development needs of pharmaceutical scientists, AAPS is offering the following sessions during the 2007 AAPS Annual Meeting and Exposition:

Title to be Announced
Monday, November 12
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Building A Winning Scientific and Technical Team
Tuesday, November 13
9:00 am – 11:00 am

How to Get Past the HR Department
Tuesday, November 13
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Redefining Leadership: What Highly Effective Leaders Do
Wednesday, November 14
9:00 am – 11:00 am & 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your personal development. Detailed session descriptions are included in the program.

Graduate Students

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The 2007 AAPS Annual Meeting and Exposition offers graduate students opportunities to learn, network and explore new scientific research and technologies through the following programs.

Short Course Registration

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A reduced Short Course registration fee of $50 is available for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. To qualify for this fee, you must be an AAPS student member. To become an AAPS member, complete the registration form, or visit http://www.aapspharmaceutica.com/about/membership/join.asp to apply online.

The first five applicants per Short Course will be selected to purchase Short Course registration at a reduced rate of $50. You may apply for up to three Short Courses. Applications are not transferable. To qualify, you must mail or fax the application for receipt by September 14, 2007. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Notification will be sent via fax or email on September 21, 2007. Questions regarding the application form may be directed to:

Regina Smoke, Registration Manager

PH: (703) 248-4793
FX: (703) 243-5582
EM: registration@aaps.org

Deadline: September 14, 2007

Childcare Service

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Childcare Service will be available onsite at the San Diego Convention Center. Playtime Pros provides high-quality care for children by carefully selected and experienced early childhood educators.

Reservations are recommended. Children and youth not pre-registered will be accepted on a space-available basis only. Please complete the registration form at www.playtimepros.com.

The cost is $15 per hour, per child.

The hours of operation will be

Sunday, November 11
8:00 am – 7:00 pm

Monday, November 12
8:00 am – 6:00 pm

Tuesday, November 13
7:00 am – 6:00 pm

Wednesday, November 14
7:00 am – 6:00 pm

Thursday, November 15
7:00 am – 2:00 pm

Playtime Pros

Phone: (619) 303-4379; Toll-free: (888) 891-5029

About Children

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Due to liquor being served at the evening receptions, we restrict youth (18 years and younger) from attending. For their safety, children are also restricted from entering the Exposition Hall and Poster Sessions at all times. Our program is geared for adult participation and we appreciate your cooperation and understanding.

Children’s Activities in San Diego …

We encourage you to bring your children to San Diego. We are planning a special Welcome Reception on the U.S.S. Midway on Sunday, November 11 just for the children. While you are catching up with friends at the Welcome Reception your children can enjoy their own Welcome Reception. The children’s Welcome Reception will feature a photo drop where a child’s face can be photographed as a pirate, mermaid, shark, or snorkeling. A water container will be set up for children to reach in to feel various shells and starfish. Storytellers, face painters and balloon twisters will provide entertainment. Temporary tattoos, telescope favors, pirate kerchiefs, treasure maps and coloring books will be given as gifts.

Other enjoyable and educational activities for children in San Diego:

SeaWorld

For more information, visit www.seaworld.com or call (619) 226-3901

San Diego Zoo

For more information, visit www.sandiegozoo.org.

LEGOLAND

For more information, visit www.legoland.com

Balboa Park

For more information, visit www.balboapark.org

Maritime Museum

For more information, visit www.sdmaritime.org

Old Town San Diego State Historic Park

For more information, visit www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=663

Coronado Ferry Landing

For more information, visit www.coronadoferrylanding.com

Speaker Ready Room

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The Speaker Ready Room is located in the San Diego Convention Center. Speakers are required to sign in at the Speaker Ready Room minimally two hours prior to their session. The audiovisual staff will assist you with downloading your presentation, verify your advance equipment request, answer any audiovisual questions and confirm your arrival with the appropriate session moderator. Moderators are required to stop by the Speaker Ready Room to confirm speaker attendance and receive any late-breaking announcements.

Expocard

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Expocard is your key to product information and the Message Center. As an electronic business card, Expocard is a fast and easy way to provide exhibitors with your name and address. Carry your Expocard with you to leave and retrieve messages at the Message Center located at the San Diego Convention Center. You will also be able to send and receive your office and home email.

Lost Badges and Expocards

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AAPS charges $25 on-site to replace any lost badge and/or Expocard. This charge is necessary since AAPS is charged for each badge and Expocard printed.

Recycling

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Your badge holder and Expocard are recyclable. Please help AAPS run a greener convention by recycling your badge holder and Expocard at the end of the meeting. Receptacle boxes for the badge holders and Expocards will be located in various places in the San Diego Convention Center.

Message Center

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Located at the San Diego Convention Center, AAPS will provide an Electronic Message Center with full Internet access. Stay in touch with the office, home and fellow registrants while in San Diego. To access your office or home email, you will need your mail server address, your login name and your password. The Message Center also gives you access to the My Annual Meeting Itinerary and the Online Expo.

Notice for all Attendees

Before you leave for this year’s meeting, please provide your company and family with your hotel name and contact information while attending the meeting. AAPS staff is unable to forward messages to attendees.

Smoking Policy

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By AAPS policy, smoking is prohibited in the meeting rooms and the exhibit hall.

Spouse/Guest Hospitality Room

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NEW … This year’s annual meeting will feature a Spouse/Guest Hospitality Room where spouses and guests can use as a meeting place, a place to see old friends and meet new ones. This Hospitality Room will be located at the San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina.

What to Wear

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Casual business attire is the standard dress code. In November temperatures average in the mid-70s Fahrenheit during the day and upper 40s Fahrenheit at night.

AAPS Central

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AAPS invites you to stop by AAPS Central (booth #2441) in the AAPS Exposition Hall and enjoy a cup of coffee. AAPS will be providing strong pick-me-up's to fuel your expo experience. You will also be able to review new distance learning CD-ROMs, webcasts, and the latest offerings from AAPS Press. As always, AAPS staff will be on hand to answer your questions and fulfill your requests.

AAPS Central will also be configured to facilitate conversation, in a relaxed atmosphere, with your fellow Section Members. All AAPS Sections are represented at the AAPS Booth: Analysis and Pharmaceutical Quality (APQ), Biotechnology (BIOTEC), Clinical Pharmacology and Translational Research (CPTR), Drug Design and Discovery (DDD), Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery (PDD), Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics and Drug Metabolism (PPDM), Pharmaceutical Technologies (PT), and Regulatory Sciences (RS).

FREE Give-aways:

It's a surprise, so be sure to pick up your free gift at AAPS Central while supplies last.

International Lounge

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New at this year's annual meeting ... the International Lounge ... this is a place international attendees can use as a meeting place, a place to meet new friends and see old ones. The International Lounge hours of operation are 9:00 am – 5:00 pm from Sunday, November 11 through Wednesday, November 14. Hours of operation for Thursday, November 15 are 9:00 am – 12:00 pm.

Look what’s new for 2007 AAPS Annual Meeting & Exposition Attendees!

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Funded by a Grant from

Remote Airline Check-in Service

That’s right! You can now check-in at the San Diego Convention Center and bypass the airport lines! This unique service allows you to check your bags and receive your boarding pass at the convention center, leaving you more time to visit the convention floor or take in more of what downtown San Diego has to offer.

Participating Airlines (Domestic flights departing after 12:00 noon only)

AirTran, Alaska, American, Continental, Delta, jetBlue, Northwest and United

Rates:

Normal airline baggage constraints apply, up to two (2) bags, 50 pounds per bag weight limit. Payment requested in Cash Only.

Hours of Operation:

Pre-Enrollment: In order to expedite the check-in process, we would strongly encourage that you pre-enroll for our service. Simply fill out the form below and return to our Customer Service Agent located at the Airline Check-In area at least on day prior to departure.

Safe and Secure

Flights may be checked in anytime the day of departure. Luggage must be checked a minimum of three hours before scheduled flight departure.

Location of Service: Location to be determined by Show Management

Questions or Comments on the service may be directed to sdcc@airportbags.com. Please make sure to refer to your event at the San Diego Convention Center

 

Download the Airline Check-In Pre-Enrollment Form

 

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