AAPS 2001 Annual Meeting and Exposition Pharmaceutical Sciences: Climbing New Heights October 21-25 Colorado Convention Center Denver, CO Headquarters Hotel - Adams Mark

General Information

Professional Placement Service
The Professional Placement Center will be operated during the AAPS Annual Meeting and Exposition, Monday through Wednesday. For more information please visit the Professional Placement Center here.

AAPS Annual Meeting Abstracts
More than 2000 invited and contributed paper presentations will be made at this year’s meeting. The abstracts and biographies of invited speakers and a complete program outline for the meeting will be available online. Abstracts will only be released online and on CD-ROM. A printed book containing all of the abstracts will be available for sale at the Meeting.

IMPORTANT: The CD-ROM will be sent in advance of the meeting only to those whose registrations are received by August 10, 2001. Registrations received after that date may obtain their CD-ROM at AAPS Registration in the Colorado Convention Center.

Graduate Students
We are extending a special invitation to graduate students to join us for the largest gathering of pharmaceutical scientists in the world! The 2001 AAPS Annual Meeting and Exposition offers the opportunity to learn, network and explore new scientific research and technologies.

Programming geared specifically to graduate students includes:

• Sunrise Pharmacy School
• AAPS Luncheon for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Fellows
• AAPS Graduate Student Reception
• AAPS Graduate Symposium in Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics and Clinical Sciences
• AAPS Graduate Symposium in Drug Delivery and Pharmaceutical Technology
• AAPS Graduate Symposium in Analysis and Pharmaceutical Quality
• AAPS Graduate Symposium in Biotechnology

Graduate Students: Sign up now to become a Short Course Assistant Moderator at this year’s Annual Meeting and Exposition!

This is one way to become a part of the Annual Meeting and Exposition by playing a significant role in helping the Short Courses run smoothly and effectively. Also, you will be able to attend the short course and receive course materials without charge. Short Course Assistant Moderator responsibilities include assisting the moderators during the course; greeting and assisting the speakers; monitoring room capacity; and providing assistance with audio/visual equipment and/or lights.

Two Assistant Moderators will be selected for each Short Course. If more than two applications are received for a course, the selections will be carried out by a random drawing among applicants. You may apply for up to three Short Courses. Assistant Moderator positions are not transferable. Short Course Assistant Moderator positions are available only to Graduate Students. To qualify you must mail or fax the application so that it will be received by August 31, 2001.

2001 Short Course Assistant Moderator Program
AAPS
ATTN: Karen Ellis
2107 Wilson Blvd., Suite 700
Arlington, VA 22201
PH: 703-248-4782
FX: 703-243-5582

Child Care Services
Partially Sponsored by Anapharm and BAS
Child care services will be available on-site at the Colorado Convention Center during the AAPS Annual Meeting and Exposition. These services will be provided by The New Thomas Learning Centers of Colorado, a licensed, insured child care corporation with 25 years of experience.

Children from birth to 12 years of age are welcome. While parents are enjoying the meeting, the children are enjoying and exploring arts and crafts, games, puzzles and toys. Morning and afternoon snacks are provided. Please note: Parents must remain on-site at the Convention Center.

Reservations are recommended. Children not pre-registered will be accepted on a space available basis only. To arrange for child care services in advance, complete the Child Care Pre-Registration Form.

About Children
Due to liquor being served at the evening receptions, we restrict children (18 years and younger) from attending. Children will also be 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.

Speaker Ready Room
The Speaker Ready Room is located in the Colorado Convention Center and speakers are required to sign in at the Speaker Ready Room one day or minimally two hours prior to their session. The audio visual equipment staff will confirm your advance equipment request and answer any audio visual questions. They will also confirm your arrival with the appropriate session moderator when he/she checks in. Moderators are required to stop by the Speaker Ready Room to confirm speaker attendance and receive any late breaking announcements.

Press Room
AAPS welcomes professional journalists and science writers to attend the AAPS Annual Meeting and Exposition. A Press Room is provided for members of the press to research and write articles, review publications and materials, and conduct interviews. Registration packets, news releases, AAPS background information, notices of meeting briefings and newsworthy events, press kits and information from exhibiting companies are provided. The Press Room will be located in the Colorado Convention Center and the hours of operation will be:

For press registration information, please contact Marie Bertot of the Nixon Group, at 305-573-9955 or e-mail, bertot@nixongroup.com

International Lounge
AAPS provides an International Lounge as a meeting place for attendees from around the world. It can serve as a place to hold small one-on-one business meetings or to network with other international attendees. Located at the Colorado Convention Center, attendees MUST be registered for the meeting to use the Lounge.

Expocard
Sponsored by degussa.
Expocard is your key to product information and the Electronic Message Center. As an electronic business card, Expocard is your fast and easy way to provide exhibitors your name and address. Carry your Expocard with you to leave and retrieve messages at the Electronic Message Center located at the Colorado Convention Center. You will also be able to send and receive your office and home e-mail while at the Annual Meeting and Exposition.

Lost Badges and Expocards
AAPS will charge $5 on-site to replace any lost badge and/or Expocard. This charge is necessary, since AAPS is charged for each badge and Expocard printed.

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

What to Wear
Casual business attire is the standard dress code. For October, you can expect temperatures in the low 60s during the day and high 30s at night.

Recycling
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 Colorado Convention Center.

Message Center
Sponsored by NuGenesis and Shire Laboratories
Located at the Colorado Convention Center, AAPS will again provide an Electronic Message Center with full internet access. Stay in touch with the office, home, and fellow registrants while in Denver. To access your office or home email, you will need the following information: your mail server address, your login name, and your password.

Special Offer Just For You!
Stop by the AAPS Booth #2629 and participate in all of the planned activities. Education Anytime CD-ROMS will be available for sale at special Annual Meeting prices-stop by for a demonstration and purchase your copy! Also, find out how to participate in the daily drawing of prizes and browse AAPS merchandise at special meeting prices. AAPS staff members will be on hand to answer your questions and fulfill your requests-we’ll see you in Denver!

Notice for Attendees
Before you leave for this year’s meeting, please provide your company and family with your contact information while attending the meeting. AAPS staff will not forward messages to attendees-so be sure to leave your hotel name and contact information with your company and family.

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